The List with Jess Porter

I speak with Lisa Silverman: breath worker, mom and fourth-generation Mainer.  We discuss friendship, resilience and swimming in the icy Atlantic ocean. 

I speak with Jen Castellani: farmer, actress, mom and badass Alaskan.  We discuss family, coyotes and the theory of relativity.   

Jess speaks with Zack Weinstein; actor, law student and person who's been through some shit. They discuss Scottie Pippen, Harvard, and the view from a wheelchair. 

I speak with Mary Mathers, a financial wizard who lives in Toronto with her wife, stepsons, and an incalculable number of  tree frogs.  We discuss Alzheimer's disease, the Ford F-150, and the gift of gay marriage. 

In this episode, I speak with Dotsie Bausch: Olympic medalist, vegan activist and eating disorder survivor.   Dotsie is the founder of Switch4Good, a nonprofit that pushes back against the dairy industry.  We discuss stepfathers, succulents and taking left turns. 

I speak with Donna McCallum, a/k/a the Fairy Godmother.  As a South African, new mother and a woman who helps dreams become realities, Donna makes a wonderful interview subject.  We express gratitude for mattresses, water, and rowing the boat of family.  Enjoy!

I speak with Christine Marshall, a Maine-based actress, director and costume designer.  We discuss linen closets, Olympic fashions and how to make the best chocolate cat poop. Enjoy!

I speak with Sam Taha; hiker, standup and LA-based Egyptian.  We discuss throw pillows, family and obsessive compulsive disorder.  It's fun!

I speak this week with Connor Malbeuf, a rebellious Canadian, sassy gay, and the director of the new documentary One Week Til Doomsday.  In it,  Connor and his co-producers take an investigative trip across America in the 10 days before the historic 2020 election... in the middle of a global pandemic. In our list, we discuss mattresses, dancing and positive expectations. One Week 'Til Doomsday  will be released on Apple TV March 4th, 2022.  You can watch the trailer here. 

I speak with Iris Murray: nurse, food-lover and Mexican-Canadian.  We discuss owls, heart surgery and the Day of the Dead.  

I speak with Derek Pierce: Mets fan, peanut butter enthusiast, and founder of Casco Bay High School in Portland Maine.  We discuss pets, Prince, and college make-out sessions.

Before taking a summer break, I speak directly to the audience (Hi Dad!), and remind us all of the power of gratitude.  

My guest this week is Carlo Petrini: Californian, squash-lover, and qi gong practitioner.  We discuss coming out of lockdown, the versatility of the English language, and the love of an Italian grandmother.  

I speak this week with Hiram Pines, a deep-thinking American who lives in Berlin.  We discuss birdsong, perfect moments and cat-sitting.  Check out the Connection Cards he helped to design. 

I speak with Lori Wyman: casting director, brown rice eater and author of The Organic Actor. We discuss redheads, purple bedrooms, and how far women have come in the last hundred years. 

I speak with Don Karpel: father, lawyer and adopted Navajo.  We discuss coffee tables, rivers, springtime, and kumquats. 

This week I speak with Aaron Steinbach: chef-to-the-stars, mad scientist, and guy from New Jersey.  We discuss grandparents, Hondas, and having a yard during COVID.  

This week I speak with Paul Goddard, father, contractor and all-round deep dude. We discuss Serena Williams, practical jokes and trying to make it through the Course in Miracles. 

Jess speaks with Nick Linsmayer, standup comic, old soul, and tree lover.  They discuss half-siblings, biodiversity and what to do with figs you find on the street.  

I speak with writer, musician and tennis teacher Bill Hanson, who adores Chrissie Evert but hates his own name.  We discuss Dads, candles, and people who manage to stay kind during a global pandemic.  

Jess speaks with Lynne Rowe, mother, teacher and owner of Tortilleria Pachanga, in Portland, Maine. They discuss fall foliage, Fresca, and the importance of front teeth. 

In this episode, Jess speak with Amy Jenkins, creator of the hit British TV series This Life, novelist, and contributing writer on The Crown.  They discuss stepmothers, podcasts and how to wipe up dog piss.  

Jess speaks with Carolyn Klas: Mom, New Jersey transplant, and producer of large-scale corporate events. They discuss homeostasis, plurality, and learning how to crochet. 

Jess talks with high school English teacher Camille Napier Bernstein, who manages to sneak stillness and wisdom into every class.  They discuss Yacht Rock, resilience, and the fact that Target never plays muzak.  

Jess speaks with casting director, acting coach and intimacy coordinator Marci Liroff about friendship, deep breathing and choreographing sex scenes. Check her out at marciliroff.com.

Jess speaks with Sanae Suzuki who, using both macrobiotics and modern medicine, has come back from the brink three separate times over the last 25 years. They discuss tennis, chemotherapy and Yew trees.  Learn more about Sanae and all the cool things she does at sanaesuzuki.com 

Jess speaks with Jeffrey Marcus; acting coach, dog lover and world traveller.  They discuss social media, curiosity and verbally abusive card games.  You can find out more about him at jeffreymarcus.com jeffreymarcus.com  

Jess talks with yoga teacher and musician Daniel Overberger about complaining, curtain rods and the Compacto Frappo.  You can find out more about Daniel and his classes at danieloverberger.com 

Jess speaks with Michelle Fiordaliso, writer, executive coach and creator of The When is Now, a free online coaching course.  They discuss living in the present, chewing, and full refrigerators. Learn more at https://thewhenisnow.com/

Jess talks with Neelou Malekpour, the founder of Smudged, about the protests, hurricanes and the trick to staying on a diet.  Follow her at https://www.instagram.com/smudged.co/

In this episode, Jess talks with comedian and heart transplant recipient Jamie Alcroft.  For more of his story, read his book, The Tin Man Diaries. 

Jess talks with professional comedian Steve Mittleman about, the seasons, salisbury steak, and why David Letterman apologized to him.  

Jess talks with holistic healer Rachael Smith about trampolines, gnomes and imaginary boyfriends. 

Jess and fellow standup Sean Porter discuss Greg Dean's comedy class, and how to find the funny during a lockdown.  

Jess and 19 year-old Sasha discuss coming home early from university, finding photographs, and the roofs of Rome. 

Jess talks with Julie Welch, improv teacher and former member of the Groundlings Theater Sunday Company. 

Jess and Ronnie Butler Jr. discuss living through the 2020 pandemic in light of the AIDS epidemic. 

Jess and Tracy discuss adoptee Tracy's recent reunion with her biological father. 

Jess speaks with history buff Jon Radtke about the pandemics of 1918, 2020 and all the reasons to still be grateful. 

Jess speaks with buddhist Rich Knox in Brunswick, Maine about the unfolding of the pandemic. 

This short introduction gives the origin story of The List with Jess Porter.