Life As An Outsider

09/02/2025

In the newest episode of “Life as an Outsider”, Jake sits down with the owners of Curious Joe Coffee to hear about their story. Starting as a chocolate store, they forged a trail in coffee and community.

08/05/2025

Hot take: I don’t care how good you are in the kitchen, you will never beat a boxed brownie mix. Boxed brownies are the best, and if you disagree then send me some samples and I’ll gladly let you know.

What are some of your hot takes?

04/16/2025

9.1.2025

10/01/2024

I was blessed to be able to interview one of my favorite musicians alongside my cohost Tyler: Mike Donehey, known for Tenth Avenue North and his books “Finding God’s Life for My Will” and “Grace in the Gray”. Mikes writing and music has been such an encouragement to me, so being able to chat with him was wonderful. Give this one a listen; I think you’ll like it!

09/16/2024

Iowa Podcast Awards- this was special. Networking with people like Mike Schulte and Logan Adam Schultz, interviewing Kelli Brink, and presenting for Best Interview Podcast- Affiliated, was a dream come true. Keep the mics on, the stories flowing, and let’s do this again next year. ✌🏻🎙️🥃

09/09/2024

On Sunday, I will host a live episode at the Iowa Podcast Awards in Cedar Rapids! My guest for this episode is my friend, author and podcast producer Kelli Brink. The episode will come out in October, but you are always able to come to Cedar Rapids and watch this is person!

Tickets available through the Podcast Awards page. Kelli's book, "True Crime Sleep Stories" is now available on Amazon. Make sure to check out the book and support Kelli!

07/29/2024

Hey folks! For having over 300 followers, I haven't seen any of my content reach them lately. If you see this, would you just like and comment on this post? I want to make sure these stories are being heard!

07/25/2024

07/22/2024

John Rondi may be better known as “Johnny Drinks ”… or is his dad JohnnyDrinks?? We talk about that, the importance of having a core group of friends, and everything else under the sun. Give this one a listen; I think you’ll like it!

Hosts Jake Schneider and Tyler Thompson talk with people who ditched the 9-5 to chase freedom, passion, and way cooler careers. From digital nomads to creative hustlers, these are the stories of outsiders doing life differently — and loving it.

07/17/2024

Definitely an Outsider now; here’s to NYC!