Extra Connections

Extra Connections

10 years running, and Award Nominated! Host James Lott Jr talks about Arts and Culture, Small Business, Tech, Politics with Amazing people! It's all about Connecting people with people, places, and ideas. goto FB @extraconnectionsshow

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June 11, 2026 57 mins
Bron Theron is a California-based filmmaker, writer, director, producer, and mural artist. Through his company White Ninja Productions, he has created award-winning independent films including Half Dead Fred, Pancake Man, and Fear Anonymous. Originally emerging from the graffiti art scene, Theron combines his visual arts background with a passion for storytelling, crafting unique films that span comedy, horror, and paranormal genre...
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At 29, singer-songwriter and pianist Jason Bembry is carving out a distinct lane by blending classical training with modern pop production. His sound moves from stripped-back piano ballads to layered, cinematic tracks with guitars, strings, and electronic elements, all grounded in deeply personal storytelling.In 2025, Jason released music monthly, giving listeners a real-time look at his evolution as an artist and establishing hims...
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The Mullet Man tells the poignant story of an unlikely friendship between an elderly black man, Ulysses, and an 11-year-old white boy, Richie, in the deep South of 1955. Their bond begins with a shared love of fishing but deepens as they navigate societal challenges. Uly uses his wisdom from a lifetime of hard work to guide Richie, who grapples with the complexities of race and friendship amidst societal pressures. As Richie faces ...
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April 29, 2026 42 mins
Danny is the creator of the Persuasion Blueprint, a framework that shows SMB leaders how missed moments in conversation are costing businesses thousands. Rather than recycled sales scripts, Danny teaches teams how presence, caring, and precise connection win loyalty and referrals without pushing harder.
With dual MBAs from the University of Chicago and Katholieke Universiteit tel Leuven, and a background as an ultra-endurance a...
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Savvy is the marketplace he's been building toward for 30 years. We connect travelers directly with vetted, professional property managers. No Airbnb. No Vrbo. No 15-20% platform fees. Just professional hospitality at a fair price, with the guest relationship staying where it belongs. 150,000+ properties. 2,500+ professional property managers. The short-term rental industry has a trust problem, a fee problem, and a consistency prob...
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April 17, 2026 53 mins
We have the best convo and she shares something surprising to me during the taping of this show! We have the best convo and she shares something surprising to me during the taping of this show! I discovered my Intuitive Gift years ago (completely by accident). Since then,she's used it to help hundreds of people find their purpose, get clarity on their issues and move forward in their lives and careers. She's known for being gr...
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Not only is Scott a groundbreaking and talented , Emmy Nominated actor, writer and producer, his new film Becoming A Man in 127 Easy Steps is amazing, I, James Lott Jr get to be his friend and we openly talk about him being Trans and what that is like in 2026. It's a great discussion between two people about the world at large and his desire to be a working actor. goto IG @becomingamanin127Easysteps
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James keeps connections going after the on camera interviews.
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March 17, 2026 39 mins
Mark A Miller ia a green architect and father of two young adults here in Chicago. "When my wife and I started our family, I was 36, the same age that my own father was when he died of a heart attack. As you can imagine, I was sweating bullets the first year of my daughter's life, worried I too may follow his fate. This forced me to ask myself, "should I die early, how can I keep loving and supporting my amazing daughter "from the ...
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Sit back and get ready for a lively and real and fun discussion on life. Dr James Lott Jr and Bishop Kevin Foreman testify that life can be good if you reframe your perspectives. Bishop Kevin Foreman is the founder and bishop of Harvest Church, a vibrant, multi-cultural, multi-generational non-denominational Christian church originally planted in Denver and now reaching communities both locally and online. Known affectionately as &...
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James Lott Jr get to chat with Miles and his Soul Team: Cindy Grogan, Dawn Delaloye, Wells Jones, Traci Gwordz. Reflekta is a multi-agent AI that transforms the memories, media, and personal traits of loved ones into dynamic digital characters. https://www.Reflekta.ai
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Adrian Martinca is a tech entrepreneur, philanthropist, and children’s advocate dedicated to closing the digital divide and empowering young people through technology and dreams-centered initiatives. He is the founder of Technology For The Future, a nonprofit focused on delivering computers and tech resources to children and schools in need, helping ensure that access to technology doesn’t limit a child’s potentia...
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Host James Lott Jr and Sherman connect from both being Native South Los Angeles to sustaining long careers in the Entertainment Industry. Currently he is in the 5th and final season of Stranger Things on Netflix. The fellas have a deep and fun discussion about the neighborhood, perceptions and hard work!
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December 7, 2025 4 mins
"Breaker of molds and builder of bridges!"
Founder/CEO of EnGen Solutions and SATH Solutions
Harmony Health!
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December 3, 2025 59 mins
Self-Proclaimed Breaker of Molds and Builder of Bridges | Growth Engineer, Nonprofit Founder, and Podcast Host, Graham Skidmore chats with James Lott Jr about the "algorithm" of you! He is all about connection. engensolutions.com
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December 1, 2025 7 mins
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informed.now is your news concierge to beat information overload. It provides minimal, concise, and factual daily news briefings via SMS to keep you informed without the influence of bias, sensationalism, or advertisements. Know more, read less. Get www.informed.now Kira Shishkin is the CEO of informed.now, the news concierge service to beat information overload. Kira is a 4-time serial entrepreneur, strategic advisor, and investor...
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James reunites with the fab, always working Michelle Danner. They talk about two different movies she directed (and stars in one) they are out and coming out shortly: The Italians and Under the Stars. Follow her on IG @michelledannerla
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October 29, 2025 52 mins
The Purpose Pusher (Dr Rodriguez) and the Super Organizer (Dr Lott) have a chat about education and the importance of being educated! goto atimeforpeace3e.com
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