Off the Clock w/Jon Eks

Jon Eks

My name is Jon Eks and I spent more than a decade talking to people about work on the award-winning Jon of All Trades Podcast. I’m sick of talking about work. I want to talk about everything else in our lives. Men are traditionally not good at this. So, I’m talking to people I love, respect, and admire. I’m trying to embody the axiom “Be the change you want to see in the world.” Expect candor, vulnerability, profanity, and a wide range of topics.

  1. Slingin' Punk Tacos with Swanny

    21 мая

    Slingin' Punk Tacos with Swanny

    On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my Punk Tacos amigo Swanny. Here’s some of what we talk about: First Question: What was your very first ever punk or ska show? we talk about anxiety and when we choose to be the center of attention and when we want to blend in Swanny shares his unusual journey to being on the radio as we also talk about the horrors of working a corporate HR job we review each other’s Punk Tacos breaks and share what we think of them we then give a little peek behind the curtain about how the process of getting new songs on Punk Tacos goes – we take it more seriously than you might guess our shared love of live, local shows in dive bars Swanny takes me through the origin, and composition, of the “A-OK Bomb,” an alcoholic beverage you can impress all of your friends with we talk about his new band LMS and I take my guess as to what that stands for self-awareness among artists and why local music, as a general rule, is better now than it was in the past why you should go see the damned opening band hipster takes: Who is a huge band you saw as an opener? Follow Swanny on Instagram or at his website. Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart. Logo by Nebulus Visions. Produced by Deft Communications. Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky.  Recorded at Hooked on Colfax.

    1 ч. 2 мин.
  2. Touching Grass with Sorry Sweetheart

    14 мая

    Touching Grass with Sorry Sweetheart

    On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my friends Henry and Brian of Sorry Sweetheart, who recently signed to Bad Time Records, created the theme song for this show, and are one of my favorite bands. Here’s some of what we talk about: First Question: How did the signing to Bad Time Records come to pass? I make a bunch of guesses about what the song “IK4ND” stands for and they tell me the real meaningHenry tastes some new coffee and I ask them about “getting into character” before they play a show because their stage presence is so different than them in real lifethe metalcore vocals, how to do them, and how I’m never ready for themhow Days of Thunder is actually Top Gun 2 and why Henry is like Cole Tricklehow do Sorry Sweetheart songs actually get composed? we talk about the creation of this show’s theme song and give a special shout out to the band Good Clean Funsome dated NBA playoffs talk as we pontificate about teams that have already been eliminatedsome talk about the song “Touch Grass” and its originsa story of Sorry Sweetheart seeing an All Waffle Trick shirt completely out of context at a festival in Western Massachusetts (this was partially my doing)could Sorry Sweetheart open for Slipknot? we debate. and which times have they been a mismatch on a bill?smart guys that we are, we share all the ways one can use their teethwhat does success look like for Sorry Sweetheart?theme bars “Shot Topic” and “The Squared Circle”Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart. Logo by Nebulus Visions. Produced by Deft Communications. Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky.  Recorded at Town Hall Collaborative.

    56 мин.
  3. Rich and Naked Pictures of Bea Arthur

    7 мая

    Rich and Naked Pictures of Bea Arthur

    On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my new pal Rich who’s written movies like Airheads, all 3 xXx movies, Glory Daze, and a bunch more. He also conned his way onto the Warped Tour and made a documentary called Punk Like Me. Here’s some of what we talk about: First Question: Where did you come up with “The Clydesdale Scale” in Airheads? why comedies aren’t made nearly as much these days as they were in the 90s I give Rich some background on my own personal history with Airheads and why I love it so much I invite my daughter Grace into the interview and she asks Rich two questions herself: why did you choose the same set as Die Hard for Airheads? (my follow-up: which is the more direct inspiration for Airheads: Die Hard or Dog Day Afternoon?)  how did you get so many famous people to be in that movie? how the movie Glory Daze feels like the story of why I ended up going to grad school we run down a whole list of unique insults from Airheads and I gauge Rich’s reaction to them (e.g. “you look like half a buttpuppet” or “listen, you shaved ape.”) how did he come up with the two questions (“Whose side did you take in the big Van Halen/David Lee Roth split?” and “Who’d win in a wrestling match, Lemmy or God?” to discern if Harold Ramis’s character was a cop? we debate punk orthodoxy, gatekeeping, the fallow period of the late 80s and how we both still go to local shows how Rich ended up in the Punk Rock Museum twice (the story of how he stole the Sex Pistols shirt is worth the price of admission to this episode alone) the story of the Glory Daze soundtrack is so freaking cool why you should buy a shirt at a local punk show the blessing and curse of “cult movies.” the insane amount of unmade stuff he has in the pipeline some surprising thoughts about A.I. Check out Rich on Instagram. Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart. Logo by Nebulus Visions. Produced by Deft Communications. Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky.  Recorded via Google Meet.

    53 мин.
  4. Shepard Is Efficient with his Time

    30 апр.

    Shepard Is Efficient with his Time

    On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my friend Shepard, who was a guest on the old show, and who called me out of the blue for the first time in years a few weeks ago. Here’s some of what we talk about: First Question: How did you expect me to react when you called me? the importance of production design in movies the Fight Club concept of “single serving friends” as a metaphor for podcasting and how if we’re not helping each other, then what’s the point? how did Shepard start producing independent films (it involves Cuba!) and how does he make time for whimsy and creative pursuits “interested is interesting” returns to the show as a concept (shoutout Nate Lundy) with talk about Quentin Tarantino, Roger Ebert, Roland Barthes, the Colorado Avalanche & more a shoutout to Band Name Bureau by Kyle Ryan and sharing your compliments with creators we spend some time talking about Governor Jared Polis and how most Colorado politicians are “high in content” which is an interesting way of putting it Shepard turns the tables on me and starts asking me questions how have I intentionally curated my career? we reminisce about These Things Matter and I get into my origin story for the first time in a while why I’m a better entrepreneur than I am a salaried employee (spoiler: I’m a pain in the ass) “are you the type of person who plans 5 or 10 years ahead, or are you the person who focuses on the work and people immediately around you?” I LOVE this question how do I manage my time? weirdly, I don’t have a good answer for this even though I’m pretty effective at it! Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart Logo by Nebulus Visions. Produced by Deft Communications. Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky.  Recorded at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

    1 ч. 8 мин.

  5. 26 февр.

    #OTCQuickie: Where the Hell Have I Been?

    #OTCQuickies are mini solo episodes where I address a question or a topic in service of trying to be a good dude in the world. Today's topic is: Where the Hell Have I Been? It's been a month since I did a show. I haven't kept up with TTROC and the reason for both is that I've been sick as hell off and on for the last 4 weeks. There have been a handful of bright spots here and there, but any energy I have has gone to my professional life and my family, and then I mostly just want to lie down. I provide more explanation -- along with my thoughts on this weird ass f*****g winter, weather-wise -- in this mini-episode. Secondly, there are too many podcasts anymore. I've been doing this for 12 years and there are more now than ever, which makes finding your own motivation and how to add value to a bloated cultural discourse daunting at best, dispiriting at worst. Because a f*****g podcaster is currently heading up the FBI and using our money to party with the USA hockey team like he's some Make-a-Wish kid. More on that type of thing in here too. I'm feeling better and I'll be back soon. But here's like 6 minutes of audio if you're interested. Cheers! Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart. Logo by Nebulus Visions. Produced by Deft Communications. Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky.

    6 мин.
  6. Love Life Today with Nate

    29 янв.

    Love Life Today with Nate

    On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my friend Nate, who I’ve hung out with primarily in mosh pits before this get together. Here’s some of what we talk about: First Question: What was the first concert you ever attended? favorite Weird Al Yankovic songs how did Nate end up in Colorado, and why did he almost not tell his wife about the opportunity to do so? how did Nate get into the local scene? how many siblings and family members does Nate actually have? and what does “Lake County Brady Bunch” mean? and how his mom had more kids at the age of 50 (!!!) we talk about the absolute monster size of some of these dudes we run into in the pit and they’re like the Monstars from Space Jam the joys and challenges of being a cover band  we once again talk about the cure to the Male Loneliness Epidemic and it’s just as f*cking simple as you think it is we explore the old cliché of “punks and metalheads are nice people who pretend to be mean; hippies are mean people who pretend to be nice” the concept of a “concrete rose” and sometimes the lessons we get are in what not to do the synesthesia that happens when you’re moved by live music a hypothetical: a band he’s playing in gets to open for any 3 bands. what is that ultimate bill? Find Nate at The Back Spams and Dammit Jim. Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart – WHO RECENTLY GOT SIGNED TO BAD TIME RECORDS! CONGRATS TO MY HOMIES WHO MADE ME A DOPE ASS THEME SONG! Logo by Nebulus Visions. Produced by Deft Communications. Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky.  Recorded at Windfall Brewing.

    53 мин.
  7. Dave Loves Where He Lives

    22 янв.

    Dave Loves Where He Lives

    On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my new pal Dave – thanks for the intro Paul! – a fellow dad, content creator, and the man I’d trust most to give me restaurant recommendations. Here’s some of what we talk about: First Question: You get offered money to produce videos of the best food in the city of your choice. What city are you choosing? why transplants make any city’s dining scene better\the bizarre ambitions of little kids before they understand the worldhaving lived in Los Angeles, Boston and Seattle, how does he rate the Denver food scene?how does Dave approach and review legacy places that Denverites are going to have outsized fondness for?how mean can people be to him in YouTube comments?the difficulty of doing a “hidden gem” video and do people get pissed for driving traffic to their favorite spaces and making them more crowded?indulging in barbecue, pizza, burgers… how does he keep himself in shape?how does he avoid side eye from other patrons if he’s coming in filming and generally avoid being a d-bag?how does he handle sponsored content?Dave is from Los Angeles. he’s a huge Nuggets fan. how does that happen?we spend a good deal of time talking ball and doing some of my favorite sh*t on earth: remembering some guys!let’s say I meet with Dave in the future and his YouTube channel has become wildly successful. what will have happened? Find Dave on his YouTube channel. Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart. Logo by Nebulus Visions. Produced by Deft Communications. Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky.  Recorded at MoodSwing (which is why you can hear the clickety-clack of pickleball in the background).

    52 мин.
  8. On and Off the Pitch with Jason

    8 янв.

    On and Off the Pitch with Jason

    On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my pal Jason, a fellow girl dad, and one who was goodly enough to coach my younger daughter’s soccer team and who is one of the most genuine dudes I have had the pleasure of knowing recently. Here’s some of what we talk about: First Question: What is a memory from his soccer playing days that really stands out? how cool it feels as a kid when an adult coach cheers you on, calls out your good effort and good playshow do you, as a coach, find the correct level of intensity in dealing with developing young girls as athletes and people?we share a sort of unhinged story about something an opposing coach said to Jason within earshot about an upcoming game that my daughter’s team playedthe competitiveness of modern youth sports from the point of view of players, coaches, and particularly parentswhich statement does Jason identify with more: “I love winning.” or “I hate losing.”?we take a quick digression in talking about the weird Coach Beard standalone episode of Ted Lassowhy he picks one or two players per practice and focuses on coaching them up in a positive waywhen does he know it’s time to stop coaching his daughters’ teams?we share why we love being Girl Dadswhy Jason believes team sports are the most important thing in developing strong womenFind Jason on LinkedIn. Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart. Logo by Nebulus Visions. Produced by Deft Communications. Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky.  Recorded at Postino 9CO.

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My name is Jon Eks and I spent more than a decade talking to people about work on the award-winning Jon of All Trades Podcast. I’m sick of talking about work. I want to talk about everything else in our lives. Men are traditionally not good at this. So, I’m talking to people I love, respect, and admire. I’m trying to embody the axiom “Be the change you want to see in the world.” Expect candor, vulnerability, profanity, and a wide range of topics.

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