A Joyful Rebellion
James Walters
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Regularly hosts outside guests
105 episodes — long track record
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Seeing the World from Four Foot Two- Identity, Access, and Advocacy with Jenna Udenberg
Most people move through the world without thinking about how they move through the world. The door opens. The bathroom fits. The seat is reachable. For Jenna Udenberg, none of that has ever been a…
Why Being Important Is the Wrong Goal — and What to Aim for Instead with Chip Scholz
Most of us spend our careers trying to become important. We perform, we climb, we accumulate — and somewhere along the way we confuse being needed with actually being useful. Chip Scholz has spent…
Kidnapping Billionaires to Save the Planet — The Novel That Goes There with Diana Colleen
What if the only way to save the planet was to kidnap the world's billionaires and dose them with psychedelics? That's not a joke — that's Diana Colleen's debut novel. But here's what makes it more…
When Your Dream Life Stops Feeling Like Your Life- with Kate Kayaian
After spending decades performing at the highest levels of classical music, Kate Kayaian did something almost unthinkable in her industry: she walked away. In this episode of A Joyful Rebellion, Kate…
Dreaming of Things That Never Were — with Kenneth Kunken
At 20 years old, Kenneth Kunken broke his neck during a college football game at Cornell University and was told he likely wouldn’t survive the week. Doctors warned his family that even if he lived,…
Monetize What You Already Know- Turning Skills Into Income with Bart Merrell
Most people think they need a new idea to make more money—but what if they’re just overlooking what’s already there? Bart Merrell helps people create financial security by monetizing what they…
Redefining Success, Identity, and Growth with Kristan Swan
Why do so many people say they want change—but keep repeating the same patterns? In this episode of A Joyful Rebellion, James sits down with Kristan Swan to unpack the uncomfortable truth behind…
It’s Never Too Late for Something Epic- Rand Timmerman on Faith, Recovery, and the Trail
What kind of conviction does it take to begin a nearly 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail hike at 72 years old? For Rand Timmerman, the answer is layered in grief, sobriety, brotherhood, faith, and…
Burnout Isn’t What You Think: Garrett Wood on Stress, Success, and Nervous System Truth
Burnout doesn’t show up when it’s convenient. It shows up when you can least afford to slow down. In this episode, Garrett Wood breaks down what burnout actually looks like—not the Instagram version,…
Know What You Want- Cinda Gault on Living Boldly and Writing Fearless Women
A joyful rebellion isn’t reckless—it’s intentional. In this conversation, novelist Cinda Gault breaks down a truth most people avoid: the hardest part of living on your own terms isn’t courage—it’s…
When the Legal System Becomes the Battle- Lisa Johnson on Surviving Legal Abuse
Episode Summary What happens when the system meant to protect you becomes the thing that wears you down? In this powerful episode of A Joyful Rebellion, James sits down with Lisa Johnson — educator,…
Play From Your Heart: Scott Martin on Loss and Resilience
Episode Summary In the early 1990s, college soccer coach Scott Martin walked into an emergency room with flu-like symptoms. A month later, he woke from a coma to learn he had contracted necrotizing…
A Quiet Rebellion- Carrie Birde on Shame, Voice, and Uncommon Grace
Episode Summary Some people rebel by getting louder. Carrie Birde rebelled by getting gentler. After years of writing in secret—carrying shame, creative fear, and a persistent who am I to do…
Stop Grinding, Start Playing- Paul Pape on Turning Work Into Adventure
Episode Summary Creatives are often told business has to be rigid, serious, and exhausting — spreadsheets, rules, and hustle until you lose the joy that got you started. But what if the real…
Why Artists Don’t Have to Suffer for Their Art- with Alexandra Beller
Episode Summary In this deeply resonant episode of A Joyful Rebellion, James sits down with choreographer, director, educator, and somatic movement analyst Alexandra Beller to explore the profound…
The New Old- How to Craft Your Best Later Life with Erika Andersen
Episode Summary What if aging wasn’t something to fear… but something to design? In this empowering conversation, bestselling author and leadership expert Erika Andersen introduces the radical idea…
How a Cross-Continental Road Trip Became a Book- Matt Savino on Courage, Curiosity & Starting Anyway
Episode Summary In this episode of A Joyful Rebellion, James sits down with writer, programmer, photographer, stand-up comedian, and self-described “professional dabbler” Matt Savino to unpack the…
Stop Settling for Mediocrity- Dr. Matt Kutz on Leadership, Chaos & Contextual Intelligence
Episode Summary Leadership isn’t about titles, charisma, or being the loudest voice in the room. According to Dr. Matt Kutz — professor, Fulbright scholar, organizational coach, and author of…
Tear Gas, Thrillers, and Truth- The Life Lessons of Journalist John DeDakis
Episode Summary Award-winning journalist and novelist John DeDakis joins A Joyful Rebellion to talk about the craft—and catharsis—of writing. From getting tear-gassed in the middle of an anti-war…
Walking Away from Who You Were “Supposed to Be” — A Joyful Rebellion with Wes Towers
Episode Summary When his marriage ended and his life unraveled, Melbourne-based entrepreneur Wes Towers found himself sleeping under his desk—emotionally exhausted and completely untethered. What…
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