Curious Joel

Welcome to a show about curiosity taking us deeper into the topics of people's passion and interesting conversation. I will be interviewing people with fascinating passions. Learning about what got them into it and what made them take it to the next level. I hope you enjoy listening! You can follow me on Twitter @JoelCirco, Twitter @CuriousJoelCast, or Email @CuriousJoelCast.

Lawyering with Jon Pilat-Baxter 11/10/2025

Lawyering with Jon Pilat-Baxter We talk with Jon about what daily life as a lawyer, how his love of learning led to lawyering, and his best "gotch" moment as a lawyer, and so much more. If you want to support me, go to for exclusive content and early episodes. You can follow me on Instagram or Twitter or Email me at Thank you for listening. Till next time stay curious! /episode/index/show/curiousjoel/id/39022940

Musical Creativity With Allan Dutch 10/13/2025

Musical Creativity With Allan Dutch Today, we talk with Allan Dutch. He is a musician, conductor, and composer! We walk through his journey, starting with learning instruments, to conducting, college, and composing. We talk about Charlie Puth, and what perfect pitch vs relative pitch, and Hans Zimmer, and the creative processes that lead to creative works of art! You can find a lot of his work at You can support me and the show at Find me on Instagram on or email Thank you for listining. Till next time, stay curious! /episode/index/show/curiousjoel/id/38547740

Sean Miller Presents: D&D part 2 09/29/2025

Sean Miller Presents: D&D part 2 Sean and I continue talking about D&D. How to build a character "without the rules", homebrewed campaigns, what do the stats mean, the rule of cool, and more nerdy stuff! If you would like to support this podcast you can do so on my Patreon at . There, you can get exclusive content and early episodes. You can follow me on Twitter/X , Instagram , or email me at . Thank you for listening! Till next time, stay curious y'all! /episode/index/show/curiousjoel/id/38393885

Sean Miller Presents: D&D part 1 09/15/2025

Sean Miller Presents: D&D part 1 Sean brings his brilliant mind to discuss Dungeons & Dragons! We discuss what Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs) are, what running a game entails, and how we create our worlds. That's just part one! Stay tuned for part 2 I have the Icebreakers for this episode for free on . IT's also a great way to show your support for this podcast! Follow me on X on Instagram or email me at . Thank you for listening! Till next time, stay curious, y'all! /episode/index/show/curiousjoel/id/38218040

I'm Back Baby! with December Circo 07/31/2025

I'm Back Baby! with December Circo I'm back with a new episode and a baby! We talk about what it is like being a first-time parent, things we learned the hard way and how to learn from our mistakes. For postpartum Depression support, go to . Support me on Patreon Instagram X Email /episode/index/show/curiousjoel/id/37667045

Flora Doodle and Her 8 Kids part 2 06/23/2025

Flora Doodle and Her 8 Kids part 2 I'm back with part 2! We finish up our conversation with Flora Doodle and how she raised 8 children. We talk about where she learned her parenting style, how she adapted it to each child, and where her children are now. If you would like to support this podcast subscribe to my patreon You can find me on Instagram or Email me at . /episode/index/show/curiousjoel/id/37117055

Flora Doodle and her 8 Kids part 1 03/03/2025

Flora Doodle and her 8 Kids part 1 Today we talk with Flora Doodle about what it is like to rise 8 children! this is a long one and will be two parts as we where only able to get though all 8 being born. But there is so much in this episode! Twins, age gaps, moving homes, complications at birth, life and death, hot day without AC, parenting choices, and homeschooling! Check it all out here and listen for part 2. If you want to support me and hear exclusive content, please head to my patreon You can find me on Insta on X or email me at Thank you for listening and till next time, stay curious! /episode/index/show/curiousjoel/id/35507040

Story Creation with Jeff Gomez 01/20/2025

Story Creation with Jeff Gomez Today we talk with Jeff Gomez of Starlight Runner Entertainment. We talk about how he got into story-telling, his role in Magic: the Gathering, how he got people to play Dunguns & Dragons before it was popular, and how he helps other companies and people tell their stories. Here are the links for Jeff: His website , Instagram , X , LinkedIn To support this podcast , X , Instagram or Email /episode/index/show/curiousjoel/id/34917660

Wrestling with Zack and Nick 01/04/2025

Wrestling with Zack and Nick I have not just one but TWO lifetime wrestlers with us today! Zach and Nick. We talk about how wrestling changed their lives and how it still affects them today, how much wresting is a mental fight as much as a physical fight, how WWE is not wresting, how they coach the next generation how to wrestle. If you like what what I do, please think about support me on Follow me on Twitter on Instagram or email Intil the next time, thank you for listening and stay curious! /episode/index/show/curiousjoel/id/34602235

Curiosity and Podcasting with Joel Circo 11/24/2024

Curiosity and Podcasting with Joel Circo My guest today is none other than me! I talk about how I got started on my journey in podcasting, where my curiosity comes from, why I make this podcast, and so much more! If you like listening to this podcast, consider supporting me on my Patreon . You'll get exclusive content, like the Icebreaker questions and special mini-episodes. You can find me on Instagram Thank you all for listening and until next time, stay curious! /episode/index/show/curiousjoel/id/34151885

Comics and Superheroes with Sean Mills 11/11/2024

Comics and Superheroes with Sean Mills Today I talk with Sean Mills about his love of comics and superheroes! We cover topics such as favorite comic brands, heroes, top superhero video games, and how he came to write his own comic! You can check out his comic here: This is my first time recording a remote interview, please let me know what you think. Should I do more like this? Also, thank you for your patience as I moved across the country and got settled. I have more interviews to set up. If you would like to support me and the podcast you can do so on Patreon. You'll hear episodes first, listen to the icebreaker questions I ask before the podcast, and hear my Patreon exclusive mini-episodes. You can find that all here: On Instagram Or Email Thank you so much for listening, till next time, stay curious! /episode/index/show/curiousjoel/id/33887082

Web Design with Aaron Olszewski 06/24/2024

Web Design with Aaron Olszewski Today we talk to Aaron Olszewski! He is a Website Designer. We talk about vision casting with customers, finding the right design for each person and company, AI shortcuts, Art vs. Science, SEO, customer service, self-driving cars vs. AI customer service, and so much more! You can find Aaron at or and put Curious Joel or Joel Circo in the subject line. If you would like to support me, you can do so here: You can follow me on Twitter , Instagram , or . If you would like to check out Malana's work you can check it out here: or Instagram December Braden /episode/index/show/curiousjoel/id/31831782

Stargazing with Heather Olszewski 01/15/2024

Stargazing with Heather Olszewski Today we talk with Heather Olszewski. She is an optical engineer. We talk about the Hubble and the James Webb telescopes, how people are like planets, NASA and so much more! You can support me and this show at Follow me on Twitter or Insta or email Check out December's photography at or Insta Malana's graphic design or Insta /episode/index/show/curiousjoel/id/29487918

Wilderness Medicine With John Jacobs 12/12/2023

Wilderness Medicine With John Jacobs Today we talk with John Jacobs! He teaches wilderness medicine, the kind you need hiking and climbing, with his company Adventure Risk Management! We talk about what wilderness medicine is, how to use it, how he found teaching, why it is such a usefull skill in life, learning software, Snakebite Sucktion Devices Don't Remove Venom: They Just Suck, what a WFR is, make up and so much more! If you want to learn more about wilderness medicine you can here: If you want to support me and this podcast, you can do so at Check out Malana and Check out December and You can always find me on Twitter on Instagram and email Thank you all for listining! I'll catch you all in the next episode! /episode/index/show/curiousjoel/id/29034138

Life Update 12/10/2023

Life Update Genaral life update and a quick look at whats ahead. /episode/index/show/curiousjoel/id/29036958

Storytelling with Brayden 10/30/2023

Storytelling with Brayden Today we talk with Brayden Schlenz ... agian! This time it's about his chosen career. Get ready to meet your next favorite director! We talk about Lord of the Rings, Chirstopher Nolan, Disney, Johnny Depp, Director Cuts, Ip's, Movie styles, Bad Ideas, and so much more! Go check out Brayden's YouTube Channel and Also check out Malana's graphic disign and Go see December's Photagraphy and You can always find me and and If you want to support this show you can do so As always, thank you for listining! I'll catch you all on the next episode! /episode/index/show/curiousjoel/id/28475078

Rose of the Rings 10/02/2023

Rose of the Rings Today we talk to Rose about Lord of the Rings, one of her favorite Fandoms! We talk about the Silmarillion, the Hobbit, the Lord of the Rings (all six books), what a Simaril is, who Tom Bombadil is and why he is so special, history and languages, and so much more! People you should check out December's Photography at Malana's Graphic Design at Brayden's YouTube at As always you can find me at or or email me and you can support the podcast at Thank you so much for listening! I'll catch you all on the next episode! /episode/index/show/curiousjoel/id/28208654

Relationships and Communication with Paul 08/21/2023

Relationships and Communication with Paul Today we talk with Paul Circo (yes his is another sibling)! We talk about the reasons people go to college, peer pressure and tag, aerodynamics, how to grow family bonds by thowing things, the 22 year gap between siblings, and so much more! People to check out: December's photogaphy at or Malana's graphic design at or Brayden's YouTube at You can find me at or or email me at Thank you all for listining! I'll catch you all on the next episode! /episode/index/show/curiousjoel/id/27808428

Funny Conversation about Serious Depression with Jackie and Rose Part 2 08/08/2023

Funny Conversation about Serious Depression with Jackie and Rose Part 2 Today we finish our coversation with Jackie and Rose to talk about depression. Where we take the conversastion suriously but we don't take ourselfs too suriosly. If you want to follow my guests you can find them here: Jackie on Instagram Rose on FaceBook or Linkedin Go check out out these cool people: Malana's graphic disign of on Insta December's photography or Insta Brayden's YouTube You can find me on Insta or Twitter or email Thank you all for listining! I'll catch you all on the next episode! /episode/index/show/curiousjoel/id/27695097

Funny conversation about serious Depression with Jackie and Rose Part 1 07/31/2023

Funny conversation about serious Depression with Jackie and Rose Part 1 Today we sit down with Jackie Bender and Rose Circo to talk about depression! We take the subject seriously but we don't take ourselves to serious. If you want to follow my guests you can find them here: Jackie on Instagram , Rose on FaceBook or on Linkedin Go check out these cool people: Malana's Graphic Disign or Insta December's Photography Insta Brayden's YouTube You can find me on Insta or Twitter or Thank you all for listining! I'll catch you all on the next episode! /episode/index/show/curiousjoel/id/27608073

Cooking with Zach Sutterfield Remastered 07/09/2023

Cooking with Zach Sutterfield Remastered Today is episode 2 remastered! We sit down with with Cook Zach Sutterfield. We talk about the new space race, top ramen, fast food, space exploration, how important it is to know the basics of cooking, mopping, bland food, alien restaurants, and so much more! Let me know what you think of these remastered episodes on Twitter on Instagram or email me Check out Malana's Graphic design on her site or Instagram Go see December's photos at or Instagram Check out Brayden's Youtube channel Please share this epidsode and this show with someone you think would enjoy it and take a moment to rate the show! Thank you all for listining! I'll catch you all on the next episode! /episode/index/show/curiousjoel/id/27409053

Balloon Twister with Ben Circo Remastered 05/15/2023

Balloon Twister with Ben Circo Remastered Today is a remastered audio from episode 1! It's an interview with Balloon Twister Ben Circo. We talk about balloons worst enemy, how little 7000 balloons actually is, farmers markets, what gigs are, the difference between twisters and Decore artist, and so much more! Let me know what you thought of the episode on Twitter on Instagram or Email You can find Ben on his website on Instagram on Youtube or Email or Call at (951)-483-3829 Check out Malana's art at or on Instagram Go look at December's photos at or on Instagram Go watch Brayden's Youtube channel Please take a moment to rate my show and share it with someone who you'll think would enjoy it! Thank you all for listining! I'll catch you all on the next episode! /episode/index/show/curiousjoel/id/26845770

Vacationing with Zach, Kari, and December 04/30/2023

Vacationing with Zach, Kari, and December Today we are talking about what vacation means to us! We talk about what makes a vacation and what breaks it, workaholics and adrenalin junkies, manicures and darts, cutting the crust off, and how your vacation should be like vegetables, SpaceX, San Diago, Mars, and the Artic! And that's just the beginning! Check out Malana Dodd's website or Instagram Check out December Noel's website or Check out Brayden Schlenz's You can reach me on Twitter on Instagram or email at Please share and review Thank you all for listening! I'll catch you all on the next epidsode! /episode/index/show/curiousjoel/id/26702565

The Art Dept with Marla Sparks 04/02/2023

The Art Dept with Marla Sparks Today we sit down with Marla Sparks! She owns the Art Dept and is herself an artist. We talk about what makes an artist, ADHD, learning how to deal with people, shoplifting, how adorable tiny art supplies are, In-N-Out burgers, and so much more! You can check out the Art Dept at or on Instagram Malana Dodd's Graphic design, and on Instagram December Noel Photography, , and on Instagram Brayden Schlenz, You can find me on Twitter on Instagram or email me at Thank you all for listening! I'll catch you all on the next episode! /episode/index/show/curiousjoel/id/26407194

A Lesson in Teaching History with John Circo part 2 03/17/2023

A Lesson in Teaching History with John Circo part 2 Today we finishing our conversation with John Circo! We talk about a slice of Teacher life, the big ups and downs of teaching, exactly when teaching gets easier, and so much more! A big thank you to Malana Dodd for my beautiful cover art! Check out more of her amazing work over at Keep an eye out for more videos from Brayden Schlenz over at on YouTube! If you are looking for your Graduation photos or family pictures check out and check out her Instagram You can find me on Twitter on Instagram or Email Thank you all for listening! I'll catch you all on the next episode! /episode/index/show/curiousjoel/id/26258199

A Lesson in teaching History with John Circo 03/05/2023

A Lesson in teaching History with John Circo Today we talk with John Circo about his life as a teacher! We talk about King Tuts sarcophagus, Indiana Jones, Math for fun, How he helped half a class pass, 50 page papers, public speaking and so much more! And this is just the first part of the interview. Thank you to Malana Dodd for my cover art! Check out her webite Check out Brayden Schlenz' YouTube channel Check out December Circo's Photography on her website SHe is also posting a photo a day on her Instagram Let me know what you think on on Instagram or Email at Thank you all for listening! I'll catch you all on the next episode! /episode/index/show/curiousjoel/id/26133306

Woman Period. With Kari and December 02/26/2023

Woman Period. With Kari and December Today we talk with Kari and December about what life is like as a 20-something woman in today's world. We talk about periods, mansplaining, frustrations with men, and some with women, society's "normal" body type, the long-lasting effects of stereotypes of women, and so much more! A big thank you to Malana Dodd for her wonderful art, check out her other work here: ! Check out from Brayden Schlenz. Go check out for amazing photography! If you have any stories you would like to share, you can send them to me on Twitter on Instagram or email . Thank you all for listening! I'll catch you all on the next episode! /episode/index/show/curiousjoel/id/26068734

CJ Ep 32 Music with Merwin 02/05/2023

CJ Ep 32 Music with Merwin Today we talk about music with Merwin! We talk about the impact music has on our everyday lives, Country rap, Dragonball Evolution, cringy music, violin vs. flute, the intricacies of Jazz, and so much more. Check out Malanas work at Brayden just released the 0 Credits and Counting episode that I'm on. You can find it here If you make music send it my way on Twitter on Instagram or Email Thank you all for listening! I'll catch you all on the next episode! /episode/index/show/curiousjoel/id/25832397

CJ Ep 31 Camp Ambassador John Aufhammer 01/22/2023

CJ Ep 31 Camp Ambassador John Aufhammer Today we sit down with John Aufhammer! We talk about what a camp ambassador is, who is got into the business of education, why he likes people so much. We also talk about the philosophy of sales and friendships. If you would like to find out more about John you can find him at Thank you so much to Malana Dodd for my beautiful cover art! Find more of her work at Brayden is dropping a new episode of 0 Credits and Counting you can follow his YouTube Channel here Reach out to me on Twitter on Instagram or email Thank you all for listening! I'll catch you all on the next episode! /episode/index/show/curiousjoel/id/25688760

CJ 30 ADHD Merwin Barrios 01/08/2023

CJ 30 ADHD Merwin Barrios Today we sit down with Merwin Barrios to talk about ADHD. He has a diagnosis, I am working on getting a diagnosis. We talk about how ADHD shows up in our lives and how it can in others' lives. We also go over the pros and cons of having ADHD, how music, people's names, time emotions, and emergencies all are changed with it. If you want to learn more you can read one of the articles I mentioned here: This is the person how first showed me that I have ADHD Thank you to for my wonderful cover art, check out her other work at Check out Brayden's Coaster Gnome If you have ADHD stories to share, send them my way on Twitter on Instagram or Email me at Thank you all for listening! I'll catch you all on the next episode! /episode/index/show/curiousjoel/id/25542132

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