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It's Your Break
by It's Your Break
It’s Your Break was created to give you a break from the normal chaos of our daily life. The average person is overworked and underpaid; so to combat this we decided to come up with the concept of giving the average person a break through life-hacks, interviews and the occasional silliness.
Episodes
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Jonathan Mertz Unplugged From Shaggy to Life Beyond the Mic
The host becomes the guest! Troy Yount takes over It’s YourBreak for a funny, personal conversation with Jonathan Mertz about voice acting, Kentucky roots, radio memories, and life beyond the microphone. Hear Jonathan bring out his Shaggy impression, defend hisBatman picks, revisit family Derby...
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Designing for the Seasons: Nicholas Walker on Sustainable Landscaping and Working with Nature
In this captivating episode of It's Your Break, host Jonathan Mertz welcomes back award-winning landscaper, artist, and master designer Nicholas Walker for his first appearance in 11 years!With over three decades of high-profile experience, including work for Elizabeth Taylor, Oprah Winfrey, and...
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Landscaping to the Stars! (IYB Revisit) ⭐ DIY Garden Editing with Nicholas Walker - It's Your Break
Ever pulled up to a friend's house and thought, OMG, what is wrong with that yard? 😬 If you are struggling to maintain your lawn, getting hounded by your family to tidy things up, or just want to take your gardening game to the next level, this episode is your ultimate reset button!In this…
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Navigating Late Fatherhood: Years of Waiting for a Baby, Parenting at 40, and Finding Balance on the It's Your Break Podcast
Becoming a first-time dad at 40 after trying for 17 years? Yes, it happens! In this podcast, It’s Your Break host Jonathan Mertz introduces new Guest Host Troy Yount! Troy Yount breaks down the realities of late fatherhood, fertility, parenting tips for older dads, and how he and his wife's lives...
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It Shouldn't Be This Hard
Why does it feel like modern life comes with an instruction manual that's 500 pages long? 😵💫 This week, Jonathan Mertz tackles the "complexity creep" in our daily lives. From managing an endless list of unique passwords to the absurdity of filling out the same medical forms for the tenth time,...
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Jaws, Bunkers, and the Art of the Story with Drew Robinson | It's Your Break
Dive into the cinematic history of Martha’s Vineyard with prolific storyteller Drew Robinson. In this episode, we uncover the hidden struggles of filming Jaws, from mechanical sharks that sank to the legendary antics of Robert Shaw. We also explore the importance of taking a break from yourself…
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It’s Your Break | Episode Revisit: Eating Something Sexy
Can you actually eat your way to a better love life? In this episode of It’s Your Break, Jonathan Mertz revisits a classic 2010 interview with gastronomy and food science expert Amy Riley, author of Eat Something Sexy. We peel back the layers on: The "Nap Factor": Why heavy meals are the ultimate...
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How to Land Consistent Podcast Guest Interviews & Automate Your Booking Workflow
Are you struggling to land high-quality guests for your podcast? Whether you are a veteran creator or just starting out, finding the right experts to interview can feel like a full-time job. In this episode of It’s Your Break, host Jonathan Mertz pulls back the curtain on the exact system used to...
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OGen Z vs. Gen X: The Ultimate Old School vs. New School Debate! | It's Your Break Podcast
Welcome to It's Your Break, the podcast dedicated to helping you step back, laugh, have fun, and live in the moment. In this episode, host Jonathan Mertz is joined in the studio by Casey Robinson and Nick Mertz to tackle the ultimate generational debate: Old School versus New School. We are…
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Rediscover Your Inner Design: Finding Peace in the Pause with Rubina Chadha | It's Your Break Podcast
Podcast Description for It's Your Break Are you an accomplished, high-functioning professional feeling the weight of constant stress and burnout? You're not alone. Welcome to It's Your Break, the podcast hosted by Jonathan Mertz that explores how you can create real, restorative breaks even in…
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Who The Hell Is Nick Mertz? : Entrepreneurship, Relationships, and Taking a Break | It's Your Break Podcast
Welcome Back to a Brand-New Episode of the It's Your Break Podcast! Hosted by Jonathan Mertz, our mission is simple: to remind you to take a break from yourself, laugh, have fun, and just live in the moment. After a short hiatus while Jonathan finished his associate degree in business, the…
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Builders Of A Better World w/Ashieya Mariano - It's Your Break
"It's Your Break" Podcast Episode: Ashlieya Mariano on Building a Better World Episode Description: Join host Jonathan Mertz on this inspiring episode of the "It's Your Break" podcast as he sits down with Ashlieya (Lieya) Mariano, the visionary founder of the nonprofit organization, Builders of a...
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I'm Your Huckleberry or is it Huckle-Bearer? It's Your Break Audio Forensics
We all love movie quotes and in recent years none of them has made us question what was said as much as a classic line from Tombstone, "I'm your huckleberry," (or is it I am your huckle-bearer?"). The movie Tombstone is considered one of the most iconic westerns ever, however, back in 2021, this...
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I'm Your Huckleberry - IYB Audio Forensics Trailer
We all love movie quotes and in recent years none of them has made us question what was said as much as a classic line from Tombstone. The movie Tombstone is considered one of the most iconic westerns ever, and that’s not even up for debate. However, back in 2021, this movie had people convinced...
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Is Black Friday Right For YOU!
In this episode we take a look at Black Friday and ask is it right for you? If you don’t want to listen but would rather read what we say then continue reading. Today is Black Friday, which means there is a lot of craziness going on and people are just looking for deals. Throughout the day, the...
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Shelbyville Art and Craft Show
Here at It's Your Break we have dedicated the entire month of August to festivals. And in this episode, we are focusing on a local Kentucky festival, the Shelbyville Art and Craft Show. We speak with Sherry Kramer with ArtSpark Productions, the minds behind the festival. This year marks their 3rd...
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It's Festival Season, but WHY?
We are in the heart of the festival season, but why? In this quick break from It's Your Break you'll learn why! Also, do festivals benefit small towns? The answer may surprise you in this episode! Links Mentioned: Festivals: https://festivalguidesandreviews.com/kentucky-festivals/ University of...
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Better Call Daddy Or At Least Reena Friedman Watts - It's Your Break - Interview
In life, there always seems to be that one person you lean on the most. That person could be your best friend, spouse, partner, grandparents, your mom, or your dad. No matter who that person is you confide in them and you put your trust in them. Sometimes they have a way of seeing things with…
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What A Fool Believes - It's Your Break's Audio Forensics - 0001
This is It's Your Break's new information and news feature called Audio Forensics. It's where we break down some of the most iconic pieces of audio and/or music by getting the stories that surround them or finding out what makes them up. In this episode, we will take a look at the Doobie…
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A Crossroads Dream featuring Chris McGill - It's Your Break Podcast
Our host Jonathan Mertz reconnects with his friend and former co-worker Chris McGill (of McGill Media) to talk about his new internet radio station, "Crossroads La Grange - Classic Hits." This station plays the classics like Aerosmith, Fleetwood Mac, and Doobie Brothers but the station does much...
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How To Identify Toxic Relationships And What To Do!
We've all had our fair share of relationships in our life. Sometimes they don't always work out, especially the intimate ones. Most of our relationships with family or friendships tend to be okay but even they can turn or are toxic. Life isn't always peaches and cream, that's why we need to call…
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How An Author Dealing With Anxiety And Panic Attacks Lead To Her Writing A Book - IYBS3E5
In this episode of It’s Your Break, we're going to deep dive into the emotion of everything surrounding your own emotions, anxieties, and even your despair. All of these things can lead to panic attacks which are hard to handle and overcome but with the right methods, they can be managed. I have...
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Scandal Water - IYB S3E4
This episode may just break the internet with how Scandal Water came to be. This mouth-watering story just might break the mold when it comes to how podcasts come to be. Just like a water leak sometimes things just break through and cause things to happen. Sometimes when you create a podcast the...
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Always Patsy Cline - It's Your Break S3E3
In this episode, we talk with some of the cast and crew of "Always Patsy Cline" a Theatre Downstream Production. The theatre talks about this musical they are performing by Ted Swindley and how it focuses on a real-life friendship.
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Matt Adams with Hired Hand Studios
In this episode, we dive into the world of Graphic Design with Matt Adams the owner of Hired Hand Studios. What's all involved in this field? Listen and find out.
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Into Everything With Andrew Byrd
We are BACK, with a brand NEW SEASON of It's Your Break!!! In this Premiere episode, we talk to Andrew Byrd as he is getting ready to launch his new podcast N 2 Everything. We'll find out how it all started.
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Our Contest and What's Coming Up This Summer
We are back with new episodes this summer but until then listen to past episodes and get in on our contest!
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What New in 2022 for It's Your Break?
Take a listen as host Jonathan Mertz explains what's to come in 2022 for both It's Your Break and himself!
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2021 Year In Review - It's Your Break S2E14
It's our 2021 Year in review episode and Jonathan takes you on a glimpse of things that happened. He also tells you what is in store for It's Your Break coming up in 2022!
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A new season is coming soon!
Jonathan talks about the new season and what's to come.
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Growing Up Milwaukee Filmmaker Tyshun Wardlaw – IYB S2 E13
In this episode, we dive deep into conversations with the creator of an eye open documentary called Growing Up Milwaukee, Tyshun Wardlaw. We talk about her life and the issues in Milwaukee.
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Celebrity Photographer Bjoern Kommerell – IYB S2 E12
If you ever wonder how someone becomes a photographer for the Celebrity Elite then you will have hear how Bjoern Kommerell made his mark.
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Travel Expert and Multimedia Entrepreneur, Dayvee Sutton – IYB S2E11
In this episode of It’s Your Break, Jonathan Mertz talks with Award-winning Sports Journalist, Travel Expert, and Multimedia Entrepreneur, Dayvee Sutton about her life and adventures.
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Your Health w/Phung Tran – IYB S2E10
We talk about your health with Certified Exercise Physiologist Phung Tran on this episode of It’s Your Break. Join host Jonathan Mertz as he talks health with Phung Tran.
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Speaking Tone with Tone Speak – IYB S2E9
In this episode, Jonathan Mertz interviews the creators of a brand new speaker company “Tone Speak”. Listen to how Dan Digre, Anthony Lucas, and Josh Martin came together to create this new company.
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BBQ in LA – Fortune Southern – It’s Your Break S2E8
In the midst of a pandemic, Fortune Southern takes a leap of faith and opens up a Barbeque Restaurant in the Los Angles, Encino area. She is an inspirational woman making herself know in a male-dominated industry. Join Jonathan Mertz as he interviews Fortune about her journey and her restaurant.
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Cynthia Johnson – Personal Branding – IYB S2E7
On this episode of It’s Your Break, we are honored to have personal branding expert, social media icon, and CEO & Co-founder of Bell+Ivy Cynthia Johnson. Cynthia and host Jonathan Mertz talk about what personal branding is. And if you ever wanted to build your own personal brand this episode it a...
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How To Get Podcast Guests – IYB S2E6
If you’ve ever wondered how some podcasts seem to be able to get guest after guest? Then this episode is for you! Jonathan Mertz will show you the methods he uses to land guests for It’s Your Break. He will walk you through the approaches he takes when talking to potential guests. This tutorial...
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Whoomp! (There He IS) – DC The Brain Supreme (DC GLENN) From TAG TEAM – IYB S2E5
On this episode of It’s Your Break, Jonathan had a chance to interview DC The Brain Supreme (DC GLENN) From TAG TEAM. DC talks about his life, career, and the infamous “Geico Commercial Scoop There It Is:! So sit back and take a break with DC The Brain Supreme (DC GLENN) From TAG TEAM.
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Daralyse Lyons – Demystifying Diversity – S2E4
Life is full of diversity but not everyone sees it the same nor do they always notice the different types. In addition there are some myths out there about diversity and in this episode we hope to shed some light on that very thing. In this podcast we interview Daralyse Lyons Co-host of the...
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Sabrina Osso – Home Abuse – IYB S2E3
In this episode of It’s Your Break we talk about Domestic and Home Violence and Abuse with Sabrina Osso from Osso Safe.
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Allyson Roberts – Transformation Expert – IYB S2E2
Allyson Roberts is a Transformation Expert and Intuitive Coach with proven methods to help you break free from stuck patterns. What does that actually mean? Well… Join Jonathan Mertz as he interview her about being a Transformation Expert. For More on Allyson visit these links… Facebook –...
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Cinnia Curran Finfer – IYB S2E1
We interview Cinnia Curran Finfer the author of Confessions of a Helmet-Free Childhood. In this interview we talk about the similarities in growing up no matter when you grew up. In addition to our audio podcasts you will be able to watch the interview on our YouTube page:...
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Leo Mason Part 2 – IYB S1E19
Leo Mason grew up in rural Kentucky and he shares what it was like for him as an African-American man. This is part 2 of 2. The post Leo Mason Part 2 – IYB S1E19 appeared first on It's Your Break.
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Leo Mason Part 1- IYB S1E18
Leo Mason grew up in rural Kentucky and he shares what it was like for him as an African-American man. This is part 1 of 2. The post Leo Mason Part 1- IYB S1E18 appeared first on It's Your Break.
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Leo Mason – Full Interview – IYB S1 E7
Leo Mason grew up in rural Kentucky and he shares what it was like for him as an African-American man. This is full interview.
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Chef Maria Liberati Part 5 – IYB S1E17
This is part 5 of our 5 part interview with Chef Maria Liberati. Links: https://www.marialiberati.com/ https://www.facebook.com/chefmarialiberati/ https://twitter.com/Marialiberati https://www.instagram.com/marialiberati @MariaLiberati #ItalianCooking #podcast #cooking #kitchen #chef...
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Chef Maria Liberati Part 1 – IYB S1E13
This is part 1 of our 5 part interview with Chef Maria Liberati. Links: https://www.marialiberati.com/ https://www.facebook.com/chefmarialiberati/ https://twitter.com/Marialiberati https://www.instagram.com/marialiberati @MariaLiberati #ItalianCooking #podcast #cooking #kitchen #chef...
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Chef Maria Liberati – IYB S1 E6
This is the full interview with Chef Maria Liberati. Links: https://www.marialiberati.com/ https://www.facebook.com/chefmarialiberati/ https://twitter.com/Marialiberati https://www.instagram.com/marialiberati @MariaLiberati #ItalianCooking #podcast #cooking #kitchen #chef #notchefboyardee
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Chef Maria Liberati Part 3 – IYB S1E15
This is part 3 of our 5 part interview with Chef Maria Liberati. Links: https://www.marialiberati.com/ https://www.facebook.com/chefmarialiberati/ https://twitter.com/Marialiberati https://www.instagram.com/marialiberati @MariaLiberati #ItalianCooking #podcast #cooking #kitchen #chef...
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It’s Your Break was created to give you a break from the normal chaos of our daily life. The average person is overworked and underpaid; so to combat this we decided to come up with the concept of giving the average person a break through life-hacks, interviews and the occasional silliness.
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