Episode 55 of the Jason Turner Podcast.Sitting down with Mama, Ginger Passarelli, after my friend Daniel crossed paths with her and insisted we meet. I'm grateful he did because she has lived one of the most incredible lives of anyone I've had on the podcast.Ginger is the founder of the Soup Ladies, a nonprofit organization that serves first responders by bringing hot meals directly to emergency scenes. Whether it's wildfires, natural disasters, search and rescue missions, or other major emergencies, she and her team show up to support the men and women working through some of humanity's most difficult moments.Because of that work, Ginger has witnessed both the darkest and the best sides of human nature. We talk about the unbelievable experiences she's had alongside first responders, the acts of courage she's witnessed, and the perspective she's gained from spending years around people who dedicate their lives to serving others.We also dive into her personal journey, what brought her to Idaho, the experiences that shaped her, and even explore a little politics along the way. Throughout the conversation she shares incredible stories, hard lessons, and the philosophy that continues to drive her mission.This is a conversation about service, sacrifice, resilience, compassion, and the extraordinary people who quietly make our communities stronger every day.I'm grateful to have people like Ginger in Idaho, and in my eyes, people like her are heroes.You can support the Soup Ladies and their mission at:https://www.soupladies.org/Follow along:https://www.instagram.com/jasonturnervideoSubscribe for long form conversations exploring philosophy, religion, creativity, and real life experiences through honest dialogue.Topics in this episode:Soup Ladies, first responders, nonprofit work, emergency response, wildfires, search and rescue, volunteerism, community service, Idaho, humanitarian work, resilience, compassion, leadership, personal stories, service, sacrifice, heroes, life experiences, Mike Row, Returning the Favor, SWAT, Border Patrol, Portland, Protests, Cops, Police, Firefighters, hurricane Katrina.

Episode 54 of the Jason Turner Podcast.Sitting down with Shanti Johnson for a conversation that felt long overdue after crossing paths through the world of jiu jitsu and podcasting. From the moment I met her at Alliance Jiu-Jitsu, she stood out. Fully tattooed, confident, and carrying a unique energy that made it obvious there was a deeper story underneath the surface.Shanti has built much of her life around jiu jitsu and combat sports, not just as a hobby but as a source of personal growth, discipline, and transformation. We get deep into why martial arts can impact people so strongly and what makes combat sports such a unique environment for building confidence, resilience, and self awareness.This episode moves between martial arts philosophy, spirituality, competition, and personal evolution. We talk about the mentality behind fighting, the respect both of us have for high level competitors, and the strange balance between violence, discipline, and self control that exists inside combat sports culture.One of the biggest surprises of the conversation was how much we connected over parenthood. We get into the realities of becoming better people through responsibility, how having children changes your perspective, and the lessons life forces onto you as you grow older.At its core, this is a conversation about growth, identity, discipline, spirituality, and the pursuit of becoming stronger both physically and mentally.Follow along:https://www.instagram.com/jasonturnervideohttps://www.instagram.com/shantijohnsonrealtorSubscribe for long form conversations exploring philosophy, religion, creativity, and real life experiences through honest dialogue.Topics in this episode:jiu jitsu, martial arts culture, combat sports philosophy, parenthood, spirituality, religion, discipline, tattoos, self growth, podcasting, competition mindset, fighting psychology, personal transformation, resilience, life experience, identity, training culture, becoming a better parent

Reconnecting with my childhood friend Mark Tonge for a long overdue conversation. The last time he was on the podcast, everything looked different. Different setup, different stage of life. This time, we sit down with a fresh perspective and dig a lot deeper.

We get into what it actually means to grow up. From childhood memories and bro time to real life responsibilities, relationships, and the shifting priorities that come with it. Mark opens up about his time as a missionary, what changed after, and how those experiences shaped his current worldview.

This episode moves between fun, chaos, and real reflection. We talk about weight gain and personal goals, discipline, and the struggle to follow through. There are wild stories, including drugs, reckless decisions, and moments that could have gone very differently. At the same time, we get into bigger questions around good and bad, purpose, religion, and the search for truth.

We also touch on cultural and philosophical topics, from religious experiences to controversial conversations like the Epstein files, all through the lens of trying to make sense of the world and our place in it.

At its core, this is a conversation about friendship, belief, mistakes, and figuring life out as you go.

Topics in this episode:

childhood friendship, growing up, life after a mission, Mormon missionary experiences, faith and doubt, personal philosophy, purpose, discipline, weight loss journey, relationships, marriage, crazy life stories, drugs and consequences, religion and spirituality, truth seeking, Epstein discussion, real life decisions

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CHAPTERS

00:00 - Lion King Lawsuit

03:56 - Early YouTube Days

06:32 - Motorcycle Crash Story

17:26 - Trying To Be Inspiring

27:31 - Why Mark Gained Weight

34:58 - Crazy DoorDash Stories

36:18 - Living On A Sailboat

39:20 - Setting Annual Goals

52:02 - Talking Politics

56:47 - Life As A Missionary

1:03:00 - Gym Life And Training

1:08:17 - Epstein Discussion

1:15:27 - Empires And History

1:20:00 - Favorite 90s Movies

1:27:29 - What Does It Mean To Be Good

1:34:17 - Fighting And Discipline

1:37:45 - Wild Drunk Stories

1:43:23 - Thoughts On Suicide

1:50:31 - Mental Health Tools

1:55:58 - Gnostic Gospel Story

Episode 51 with Will Floor. A conversation on documentary filmmaking, creativity, nature, and meaning. Will and I met in film school at Portland State, where we made multiple short films and were both drawn to documentary as a more honest way to engage reality. We discuss limitation, imperfection, responsibility, the ocean, and Will’s current short film following an ocean photographer, alongside questions of God, purpose, and creating in a digital world.

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Episode 50.

A conversation with AC Delgado on discipline, doubt, creativity, and action.

Abe and I are the same age, born in 1993, and came up through similar creative paths in different ways. He went through the CSI Digital Media program before me, while I was serving in the Marine Corps. Different timelines, similar minds. That shared foundation shaped this conversation.

We talk about creativity not as inspiration, but as responsibility. About God and doubt without certainty. About purpose not as something you find, but something you earn through work.

Abe shares how wrestling shaped his discipline as an artist, and how a near-fatal car crash became a wake-up call to stop letting his work sit unfinished. We discuss why so many artists struggle and why disciplined backgrounds often translate so well into creative fields.

The conversation expands into the modern world: AI, politics, global uncertainty, and the feeling that everything is accelerating. We return again and again to a simple idea:

Action is the answer. The sweat is the point.

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In this episode, I sat down with a friend from my hometown Buhl, Idaho. She has evolved into an awesome woman who has invested time into both her family restaurant Antojos located in Twin Falls, ID while also developing a skillset in Brazilian Jui Jitsu. After seeing her at my private movie premiere for Cheer Dreams, I just had to invite her onto the podcast! In this podcast we start off talking martial arts but slowly merge into spiritual/religious territory (a blast of a topic!). Then we also get into morality and origin stories! ENJOY.https://www.instagram.com/ismenia.g.suttonhttps://www.instagram.com/jasonturnervideo

In this episode, I sit down with Brian Dobbs, my former Honors Program professor at the College of Southern Idaho. I've always admired Mr. Dobbs for his emotional intelligence and broad wisdom, and for a while now, I’ve been wanting to pick his brain on the podcast. Funny enough, the universe kept nudging us together. I’d be out on my jogs, and he’d be on his walks, and we’d end up in these thriving conversations.Here we dive into philosophy, art, purpose, and the generational forces shaping how we see the world. We also get into the deeper stuff, like fatherhood and our thoughts on purpose, with a few doses of science and some great book recs sprinkled in.I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did.

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Jason Turner Podcast #47: Art and DeathMy friend Nick was a fellow alumni from the College of Southern Idaho's Digital Media Program. Back when I was attending CSI, I would hit up Nick and we collaborated on some fun passion photoshoots. I hadn't seen him in years, but after seeing a post he made in regard to the death of his brother, I felt inspired and compelled to reach out and reconnect. His perseverance and strength has inspired me and I hope we were able to tap into a little inspiration for you too.

Rest in Peace Gabe Arevalo!https://www.instagram.com/nickarevalodesignhttps://www.instagram.com/jasonturnervideo