The One Off Podcast

Third Best Friends Productions
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Many things about the world are scary right now, but there are plenty of vibrant people out there trying to make it a little less so by sharing their innovative and artistic passions. In The One Off Podcast, John Urban and Erik Kjelland chat with some of these outstanding individuals who shine with real creativity and purpose.

Episodes

  1. 21 APR

    Episode 04: SPIN OFF - Intro Song Challenge & Helmet Up!

    Episode 04: SPIN OFF - Intro Song Challenge & Helmet Up! In this first Spin Off episode, Erik answers John's Episode 03 challenge to create a full song out of the podcast's intro music. Listen to “AM Static” unveiled in its entirety for the first time. They also tease episode 05 of the One Off, dropping May 5th 2026. It's Helmet Up, a month-long fundraiser to purchase bike helmets for families that might not be able to afford them. Check out Erik's band, The Mascot Theory, to hear more of his songs: https://themascottheory.com/  Presented by Big Dreamers United

    12 min
  2. Episode 03: John McDermott

    31 MAR

    Episode 03: John McDermott

    Episode 03: John McDermott Author, The Last Spirits of Manhattan A lifetime of doing what you love, blank pages filling up with words, and the overwhelming joy when, finally, the call comes from a large publishing house: “Hi, John. We’d like to publish your novel.” On this episode, author John McDermott reflects on the inner drive that kept him writing for decades, withstanding rejection when it would have been easier to quit, and publishing his first novel at the youthful age of 60. Featured nonprofit: Writers' League of Texas (WLT) is the largest literary arts organization in Texas, a statewide nonprofit offering programs and services to writers at all stages of their writing careers, from just getting started to publication and beyond.  https://writersleague.org/ The Last Spirits of Manhattan novel is available wherever you buy books, and might we recommend: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-last-spirits-of-manhattan-a-novel-john-a-mcdermott/df58a5ab18283aa3 Presented by Big Dreamers United

    55 min
  3. Episode 02: Chris Vos

    24 FEB

    Episode 02: Chris Vos

    Episode 02: Chris Vos Singer/Songwriter, The Record Company A Wisconsin kid with a guitar, a restless spirit, and a sound rooted in blues and grit — Chris Vos turned a leap of faith into a Grammy-nominated band. In this episode, he opens up about trusting instinct over industry formulas, the grind behind the glow of success, and why the Midwest imprint never really leaves you — no matter how far the tour bus rolls. Featured nonprofit: Holton’s Heroes provides support, information and rehabilitative devices for children and their families affected by a post-birth brain injury. https://www.holtonsheroes.org/ Give It Back To You deluxe expanded reissue album out now: https://therecordcompany.net/ Presented by Big Dreamers United

    49 min
  4. Episode 01: Dr. Richard Davidson

    28 JAN

    Episode 01: Dr. Richard Davidson

    Episode 01: Dr. Richard Davidson Founder, Center For Healthy Minds We sit down with world-renowned neuroscientist Richard J. Davidson to talk about why meditation doesn’t have to be complicated to make a real difference — and why flourishing isn’t some far-off idea, but something we’re all capable of, right where we are. Featured nonprofits: Humin (formerly Healthy Minds Innovations) is a global nonprofit on a mission to make wellbeing real by translating science into action.  https://www.humin.org/ Tergar — transforming hearts and minds by making the ancient wisdom of meditation accessible to the modern world. https://tergar.org/ Born To Flourish book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Born-to-Flourish/Richard-J-Davidson/9781668066232 Presented by Big Dreamers United

    55 min

  5. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Episode 00: The intro.

    Episode 00: The intro.  You know what the world absolutely does not need now? Another podcast. It's The One Off Podcast with John Urban and Erik Kjelland. Coming 2026. Presented by Big Dreamers United. (This thing only happens once, unless it accidentally happens again)

    8 min

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Many things about the world are scary right now, but there are plenty of vibrant people out there trying to make it a little less so by sharing their innovative and artistic passions. In The One Off Podcast, John Urban and Erik Kjelland chat with some of these outstanding individuals who shine with real creativity and purpose.

Information

  • Creator
    Third Best Friends Productions
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The One Off Podcast

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