The Smorgasbord with John Knopick

The Smorgasbord with John Knopick

The Smorgasbord: Wrestling, life, conspiracies, comedy & more with John Knopick. All topics welcome, sanity optional. 🎙️😂

Episodes

Canadians, Tariffs, and Chaos, OH MY! : Canada’s New PM, the US/China Tariff Throwdown, and a Smorgasbord of Global Chaos

May 9, 2025 • 66 mins
John Knopick kicks off this episode with an announcement about a format change before delving into the intricacies of Canadian and global economic news. He discusses Mark Carney's position on US relations, alongside Canada's new prime minister navigating economic turmoil. The conversation highlights Carney's economic strategies, the Team Canada approach, and trust in Canadian politics. John examines the impact of US and Chinese tar...
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Tariffs, Trade, and Leadership: Canada's Economic Crossroads

May 9, 2025 • 66 mins
John Knopick kicks off the episode introducing the topics, focusing on Canada's new prime minister and the global economic landscape. He provides an overview of Mark Carney's political and economic influence, discussing tariffs and trade relations with the United States. Public opinion on Canada's economic policies is examined, followed by an analysis of the US-China tariff war and its global ramifications. John explores hypothetic...
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Bouncing Back: Humor, Resilience, and Overcoming Life's Challenges

May 2, 2025 • 82 mins
John Knopick introduces the episode with an exploration of trauma, sharing personal experiences and addressing common misconceptions. He recounts anecdotes of workplace humiliation and resilience, discussing trauma triggers, coping mechanisms, and the role of humor in overcoming challenges. The conversation delves into resilience, post-traumatic growth, and stories of career resilience. John examines breaking cycles in relationship...
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U-Haul Drama and Backwards Shirts: When Life Goes Off-Script

April 25, 2025 • 61 mins
John Knopick welcomes listeners to another episode of The Smorgasbord, exploring life's unexpected moments and inviting listener stories. He shares his "survival guide" for cross-country moves, recounting personal adventures from moving with newborns to starting anew in different states. John offers practical advice on handling career curveballs and changes, reflecting on pandemic work-from-home experiences. Family dynamics and per...
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From Iowa Roots to Tennessee Dreams: My Life Journey and WrestleMania Recap

April 18, 2025 • 60 mins
John Knopick starts the episode with a recap of WrestleMania, then dives into his upbringing and childhood memories, sharing insights on family dynamics and personal loss during his school years. He recounts earning his GED, his impactful military service, and meeting his life partner. The narrative continues with stories of marriage, family developments, and a career trajectory that took him from the Game Show Network to Universal...
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Origins, Ops & Outta Nowhere: My Story + WrestleMania 41 Predictions

April 11, 2025 • 77 mins
John Knopick kicks off the first episode with listener feedback, philosophical musings, and personal anecdotes. He delves into acting, tech, and social media, then transitions to WrestleMania 41 predictions and match discussions, wrapping up with listener engagement and closing remarks.
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