Podcast Picks with Jim the Podcast Sherpa
What's on YOUR podcast playlist? Welcome to The Sherpa Chalet, where I'll help you find podcasts and grow your podcast playlist by interviewing podcasters, artists, and interesting people, recommending podcasts, and telling bad jokes! I'm your Podcast Sherpa! Connect with me at jimthepodcastsherpa@gmail.com or follow the show @sherpalution on Instagram, Threads,Tik-Tok(@sherpalution1), open.video, and YouTube (no video...you're welcome!) ! Listen, subscribe, review, spread the word, and make this your 6th favorite podcast! (Keeping the pressure off here...) #VivaLaSherplution! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Actor/Radio Host Michael Spedden ("Fowl Players Radio") !
Michael and I caught up a little while ago, and there's a more recent interview in these episodes, if you're looking. If you're listening, I strongly advise you to check out "The Back of the Rack" on 97underground.com that Michael is the r…
Killers Caught! Author Dennis Carson ("Every Killer Leaves A Trace")!
It's been certainly an interesting season for true crime, Rebels, so why not wrap it up with an episode about serial killers getting caught? Dennis' audio came out a bit choppy in spots (sorry!!), but he still paints a chilling picture of t…
" Canned Air"! A pop culture podcast!
Good news, Rebels! In a podcasting era where many podcasts from COVID are no longer around, I'm happy to report that "Canned Ait" is still kicking! (And I get bonus points for not making a "Kick the can "joke....oops, too late...) So check …
Rocker/ Podcaster Jesse Blaze Snider ("Coolest Geek Alive") Returns (Again)!
Rebels, it's kind of rare on this show to have one guest who's promoted 3 different projects on 3 separate episodes, but I think if you factor Jesse in, that rarity goes away. He's been involved in so many aspects of media, it's like an end…
Podcaster Andy Imhof ("Pardon My Fork")!
So,here's what I know(not much, I know...). No new episodes of "Pardon My Fork", and Andy moved from Oregon to Florida shortly after this interview aired. (Honestly, did I create THAT much of a problem talking about ducks?). What I AM sure …
Judge Michael Randazzo ("Presiding Over Shadows: From Chaos to Order in the Court")!
Another unique episode, Rebels. Judge Randazzo felt the best way to come clean about any speculation about his family history was to write his book.It presents an honest accounting of his ancestors and the lives that they lived, even though…
Podcaster Darran Bruce ("The DJ Sessions")!
This was the original interview that I had with Darran during the COVID lockdown. But good news, club fans! "The DJ Sessions" is back, and we featured an episode for our "Listen To This" portion of the program, in Season 14, Episode Darran…
Sword Swallowing! Mars! Pooperweights? Meet Author Marc Hartzman!
On one of my "Sherpa Hunts" ( I think you on flat land call it "searching the Internet") for an interesting history podcast, I stumbled across Marc's show(s), and he replied to my interview request( I guess he never saw the "restraining ord…
Scotty Morris (Big Bad Voodoo Daddy)!
Throwback to a COVID-era interview with a modern day King of Swing! This one's a Sherpa favorite (meaning Spotify will likely ban this episode)!________________________________________________________________________________________________…
In Federal Prison for 2 years-Author Paul Smith ("Cruel & Unusual Punishment")
Rebels, a few clarifications first...in the intro, I accidentally referred to Paul's book as "Crime and Punishment", (which I believe is Dostoevsky) also, while Paul was gracious enough to speak to me while he was in Germany, he was not in …
Sherpa Selects: Actor C.J. Graham! (Friday the 13th Part 6: Jason Lives)!
I always wanted to air this episode on Friday the 13th, since it aired. ("How did THAT work out for you Sherpa?") But, whenever you hear this, it's a really fun and interesting interview, with a guy who underwent a fascinating career change…
Author James Byron Huggins (The "Hunter" trilogy)!
Thanks to Byron for coming on the show. He won't have to give you directions on how to find his book, because the link is below! (Sorry for the rough audio on this one. This is the last time I conduct an interview through 2 cans and fishing…
Sherpa Selects: Sports podcaster JB Ellis ("The PROgram")!
This was another sports interview, which ultimately ended up getting kind of goofy in the middle (Not that I bear any responsibility,giggle,goggle) I believe that JB is still working with Sideline Sports, so please check his show out!______…
True Crime Screening Room: Doug Fifer (Author, Fifty Shades of True Crime")!
Rebels, I really enjoyed this interview. I have an immense respect for law enforcement, and when you get to hear their perspectives on their work, it's always fascinating. Doug's book might not be for the faint of heart, but it really provi…
Sportscaster Brian Snow ("Snowman In The Morning"-A "Sherpa Select")!
Last time I checked, this is now known as "The Brian Snow Show" , where you can catch some recent episodes on YouTube . I think Brian has even branched out beyond sports,now. But I think this is one episode where the laughing started even b…
Actor Jonathan Evans!
Thanks to Jonathan for coming on the show!. Here's his IMDB link:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm16188265/You can support this show...FOR FREE!!! All you have to do is listen here.Catch "Sherpa Selects" on Saturdays. It's the episodes you tried…
Coach Scott Fields! ("The Coach Scott Fields Show"-A "Sherpa Select")
Without a doubt, one of the most motivating interviews I've ever done. And I don't even play basketball. (I always get confused when they tell me to dribble. It's not pretty...) Coach Scott is still pretty busy these days,too! Check this i…
Murder Tourism, with Author johnny trevisani!
Pardon the pun, but we go a bit off the beaten true crime path with this episode. But it's just as heavily researched as much as the other books that have been featured on here, I promise! Imagine, sorting through so many murder cases to de…
Sherpa Selects: The Return of Odd Tonic!
A rebroadcast of a 2020 Halloween show in August of 2025? Are you mad, Sherpa? Honestly, if you need a response to that? It's pretty much Halloween most of the year for Jennifer and Maxwell, anyway. And while "Odd Tonic" is no more, please …
Financial Planner/ Author Shannon Ryan ("Your Money Has Feelings")!
Money! I'll bet you never really thought about how your emotions were tied to your finances, and in more ways than you imagine. Shannon is a long-time advocate for financial literacy, who explores the relationship with your money and emotio…
Sherpa Selects: SSR-Comedian/Writer Bruce Villanch!
A few months ago (early 2025), Bruce released a book titled "It Seemed Like A Bad Idea at the Time", chronicling some of the craziest projects he's worked on. Which, I assure you, is just as funny, if not way more, than the interview here, …
True Crime Screening Room: Author Jonathan Dyer! (Featuring Book Contest)
Definitely a change of pace, as far as true crime episodes are concerned! Jonathan has lived an interesting life and has brought some truly fascinating and thrilling works to the reading public. Apologies for me sounding like I got electroc…
Sherpa Selects: SSR-Stacey Toy ("30 Acres of Hell")!
These days, Stacey has been involved in lots of entrepreneurial work, and some fan sites, some even involving Cedric the Entertainer. (Hey Cedric, I watch your show, why don't you come on mine? Is it that "lack of talent image" I project? U…
Podcasts that are shorter than this Episode Title!
Here are the titles of the podcasts featured in this week's "Sherpa Samples"Science QuicklyDetective DexterMy Unsung HeroNutrition DivaRamsey Everyday Millionaireif You're Listeningr/SlashNature PodcastSong ExploderArnold's Pump ClubCatch "…
Sherpa Selects: Kat Lively ("Calling Old Hollywood")
"Calling Old Hollywood" called it quits in 2024, but there are a lot of fascinating back stories to be heard on this one. And the back stories on Kat, too!!____________________________________________________________________________________…
Comic Jeff Dwoskin of "The Jeff Dwoskin Show" (A Sherpa Select)
You can still hear new episodes of "The Jeff Dwoskin Show",by the way. So have a listen to an earlier chat that I got to have with "Michigan's Favorite Son*" (*Not officially verified).!Welcome to 3 days of comedy related podcasts! And this…
Sherpa Selects: SSR-Lisa Bagby! (Warning-Adult Themes)
The last few years, Lisa has been acting in a few horror films. But I wonder if anything was ax scary as the story that you'll hear from this interview, from a few years ago?__________________________________________________________________…
"The DJ Sessions"-Listen To This, with Special Guest, Darran Bruce!
Love Electronic Dance Music? We're featuring an episode from "The DJ Sessions" with an interview with Dr. Fresch, from 2023. Plus, we're spending a little time with host Darran Bruce, chatting about his podcast, with a closer look at this m…
Sherpa Selects:Podcaster Brandy Singleton ("A Voice to be Reckoned With")!
Brandy is ABSOLUTELY one of my favorite people in Podcastia! She still gets a kick out of the fact that I had her doing cartoon voices. But if you love hearing people speak with authentic passion, look for her on social media. You'll be gla…
True Crime Screening Room: Profiler/Author Phil Chalmers("Speaking Truth To Evil")!
I think that this episode fits the "trifecta of true crime guests", if there ever was one. Phil is a profiler, podcast host, and author. He shared a lot of information, but there's way more to be found, by checking out his book (link below)…
Sherpa Selects: John Maye ("The Binge-Watchers Podcast")!
Great news! You can still catch new episodes of "The Binge-Watchers Podcast". John is still cranking out episodes and offering his perspective on today's popular movies, among other things. Definitely worth the listen!!_____________________…
Singer/Songwriter Kyndle Wylde!
Almost halfway through the season, and while I've been very happy with the guests that have been on so far, this episode is a real favorite. Kyndle was so much fun to talk with, and she has a really interesting story to tell, too! I'm sure …
Sherpa Selects: SSR-Horror Director/Cinematographer Colin Bressler!
Horror Fans! It's a throwback interview with horror director Colin Bressler. You can catch some of his spooooooooky stuff online or on streaming networks!______________________________________________________________________________________…
We get to (clean!) grill Jeff Krentzman ("Mind Your Pucking Business")!
I guess I really didn't know as much about grill cleaning as I thought, until speaking to Jeffrey. I guess it's time to throw out that yak carcass that I left on the rotisserie. (I'd call his company, but I don't know if I'll get charged fo…
Sherpa Selects: SSR- Voiceover Actor Roy Worley!
There have been a few interviews that I've done with voiceover actors, and I always find them so interesting, because of the unique part they play in the entertainment field. This was a great chat, with a really nice guest, from 2020!______…
True Crime Screening Room: Author Daniel Zimmerman ("Chasson's Run")
The first thing I had to ask Daniel before our interview was how to pronounce the escapee's name. "Just think 'Chasin' ", was his reply. This was a fascinating interview for me. Daniel has led quite the interesting life, as you will hear. E…
Sherpa Selects: SSR-Director Lana Read!
Five years later, and Lana is still cranking out movies! Make sure you check out her IMDB, and your streaming services to find them. This chat was back in 2020, and was a fun one!_____________________________________________________________…
The Sherpa Screening Room: Talent Agent Dr. Albert Bramante!
Thanks so much to Dr. Bramante for this interview! You can follow him on social media for more pointers or buy his book (see below), but I think this interview really lays groundwork for aspiring actors...or even folks venturing out into a …
Sherpa Selects:Jared Easley ("Starve the Doubts")!
"Starve the Doubts" can STILL be found on your favorite podcast apps, with over 400 episodes, and I believe that Jared is still involved with Podcast Movement (although they're no longer ragers at his house...) Have a listen to this episode…
The Sherpa Screening Room: Adventure Illusionist Rich Manley!
I'm not one to leave "inside jokes" in my interviews, so just for reference; 1. "Beautiful Downtown Burbank" was referenced in the 1960's/'70's tv show, "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In" which aired YEARS before Rich was born; and 2, I opened the…