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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Persuasian Blueprints Danny Bobrow

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 athle...
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Founder and CEO of Savvy, Eric Goldreyer

April 22, 2026 • 40 mins
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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The Sensible Psychic Cindy Grogan

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 grounde...
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Talking More Than 127 Easy Steps with Scott Turner Schofield

April 9, 2026 • 60 mins
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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keeping the connection going far after the interview (Audio only)

March 24, 2026 • 6 mins
James keeps connections going after the on camera interviews. 
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Love Notes App Mark A Miller

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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Spiritual Connections with Bishop Kevin Foreman

January 21, 2026 • 40 mins
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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Ai With a Soul Purpose w/ Reflekta ai Co Founder Miles Spencer & His Soul Team

January 8, 2026 • 76 mins
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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Keeping Kids Dreams Alive with Adrian Martinca

December 17, 2025 • 57 mins
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 potential. Through his wor...
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A Chat with "Stranger Things" Actor Sherman Augustus

December 10, 2025 • 50 mins
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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5 Random Questions with Graham Skidmore

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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Ultimate Connector Graham Skidmore

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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5 Random Questions with Kira Shishkin

December 1, 2025 • 7 mins
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A Chat with informed.now's CEO Kira Shishkin

November 26, 2025 • 32 mins
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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Two Movies with Director/Actress Michelle Danner

November 19, 2025 • 35 mins
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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Dr to Dr with Dr Renee Rodriguez

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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Timothy I Beli3ve Lamont

October 22, 2025 • 35 mins
James catches up with the Songwriter/Performer/Speaker on what he's been up to since their last conversation. goto ibeli3ve.com
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5 Random Questions with Robyn Newton!

October 20, 2025 • 7 mins
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Robyn Newton

October 15, 2025 • 42 mins
James has a great chat with Robyn Newton on several topics including Animal Rescue, different cities, different jobs and being a good Moderator. Robyn’s years of performance experience and study of voice acting have taught her how to breathe life into any script. Robyn understands the importance of how the human voice can be used to engage an audience–to convey energy and emotion–to create a brand that is genuine, relatable, trustw...
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Male Loneliness

October 1, 2025 • 8 mins
James comments on male loneliness.
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