The Comin’ Home Podcast with John Alan

Episode 30: June 3 2020 with guest Lisa Mansfield

Lisa Mansfield is a Community Outreach Specialist at the Summit County Probate Court, and an elected member of the School Board at the Akron Board of Education. John Alan and Lisa talk about Lisa's function as an integral part of a figurative revolving door of communication, service and compassion between the probate court system and Summit County in Ohio. They also touch on faith and current events.

Episode 29: May 31 2020 with guest Andreas Einherjer Sørensen

Andreas Einherjer Sørensen is a practitioner and instructor of Glima, which is the ancient Viking martial art. He is also a personal trainer and has a client who is a member of the Captain Marvel cast.  Andreas and John Alan speak about the misconceptions that people have about Viking culture and Viking Law, Glima vs. modern mixed martial arts, and kindness. 

Episode 28: May 30 2020 John Alan Speaks Out

John Alan speaks unfiltered and straight from the heart as he invites and challenges potential allies in the fight for equality in the USA. Please listen.

Episode 27: May 27 2020 with guest Snoopy

A fun but slightly emotional episode. Join John Alan and Snoopy for their morning moment as they sit on the porch and talk. Or don't. They're going to have their cappuccino whether you're there or not. Listen to Snoopy's charming Norwegian accent while John Alan relates some amusing communication breakdowns. John Alan imitates Michael McDonald and sings a verse of a Doobie Brothers song, and Snoopy guides John Alan about how to deal with his reaction to finding a reminder of his son while cleaning out the garage. 

Episode 26: May 23 2020 with guest Jeff Hogue

Jeff Hogue has a Masters Degree in History and is the voice of the History of the Cold War podcast. He currently works in telecommunications in California. He and John Alan discuss Jeff's journey from unemployment to success in sales, the path from the cold war to the current geopolitical environment, and the historical roots of white guilt. 

Episode 25: May 19 2020 with guest John Eivind Melbye

John Eivind Melbye of the Norwegian Police Service is a Superintendent and Supervisor of Detectives with nine years of service. John Alan and John Eivind talk about the joys and challenges of police work in Norway and the U.S.A. They also share their experiences with high points and heartache of working with children and young adults who are both victims and suspected criminals.