The Comin’ Home Podcast with John Alan

Episode 42: July 1 2020 with guest John Stanley

John Stanley is the music director for Patti LaBelle. He's had that job for over 15 years, and has met and performed with some interesting and well known musicians and entertainers, among them, the East Coast Inspirational Singers and Norway's own Jonas Fjeld. John Stanley is also an off-Broadway actor and has been an audition screener for the NBC television show America's Got Talent.

Episode 41: June 28 2020 with guest Liane Thompson

Liane Thompson is the founder and CEO of the marine robotics company Aquaai, and and a three time global entrepreneur. She is also a former international journalist with The New York Times and a producer and executive producer of television shows such as Trauma: Life in the E.R., and A Cook's Tour starring Anthony Bourdain.

Episode 40: June 27 2020 Solo Saturday with John Alan

It's another #SoloSaturdayWithJohnAlan. I check in and fill you in on my songwriting activities, interviews and podcasting over this past week. 

Episode 39: June 24 2020 with guest Jon Gjerde

Jon Gjerde is the backbone of the standup comedy scene in Drammen, Norway. He is also an actor and painter.

Episode 38: June 21 2020 with guest Carissa Reinsborg

Carissa Reinsborg is an American expat in Norway and has a degree in psychology. She and I talk about some of the challenges we are faced with when dealing with the health care system and job market as black Americans in Norway. We also discuss feminism and the role of the modern woman. I pose the question: Is at least part of their struggle self imposed?

Episode 37: June 20 2020 Solo Saturday with John Alan

I talk about relaxing and checking out of the social media room for a bit, and I also promote myself and my upcoming standup efforts. If I don't do it who will? Also, I talk of a new venture born of inspiration from photographer Diane Yvon Zarlingo.