Life of JEM
”Life of JEM: writers on writing” is a podcast where Juanita E. Mantz (JEM), who is a writer herself, interviews many of her favorite writers. JEM loves interviewing and you’ll see why. Every show has a theme, but there’s always a focus on the craft of writing, as well as a love of the written word and JEM does a deep dive into many of her favorite books and authors. Check it out! You can listen in, but be sure to like JEM’s Facebook page for podcast extras! See https://www.facebook.com/LifeOfJem/ and her author page for live events https://juanitaemantz.com/
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Episodes
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Episode 10 of the Life of JEM live video podcast is all about self care for the soul. JEM reads an essay about mental health and then talks with special guest and Renaissance woman Gina Duran who is an educator, an activist, a writer, a yoga instructor and a massage therapist. In this episode, JEM and Gina talk about how to take care of yourself in times like these. Gina also demonstrates a restorative yoga pose and reads from her upcoming poetry collection. Come watch! Namaste!
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Episode 9 of the Life of JEM live video podcast is all about finding your writing tribe! In this episode, JEM interviews Lynda Hoggan who was part of JEM’s writing group for years. Lynda and JEM talk writing and how to find joy in the writing process and nurture that creativity within yourself and your friends! Readings by JEM and Lynda included! This is a must see episode about finding those writing friendships that will inspire you to greater heights.
Friday Oct 23, 2020
Friday Oct 23, 2020
Episode 8 of the Life of JEM live video podcast is all about memories. JEM reads her story “Memory Box” which is a tribute to her father and then interviews her friend and fellow Macondista, writer and educator liz gonzález, about the art of writing one’s memories. Then, liz reads from her book, “Dancing in the Santa Ana Winds”. It’s an episode that will enchant and enlighten you! Check it out!
Friday Aug 28, 2020
Friday Aug 28, 2020
Episode 7 of the Life of JEM live video podcast, is all about JEM’s waitressing days. JEM reads her story “Waitressing Daze” and then JEM and her producer April Duran talk about how they both worked as waitresses back in the day. JEM also talks about how she made the transition from waitress to lawyer and writer and what her waitressing days taught her about life! It’s a must see episode!
Friday Aug 28, 2020
Friday Aug 28, 2020
Episode 6 of the Life of JEM live video podcast is all about having a magical life! JEM reads her story “Witchy Poo” about her high school transition from goody two shoes to goth witchy poo. She also interviews Gina D, her longtime friend who is an educator, a singer/songwriter and the owner of Blackbird Tarot. JEM chats with Gina D about the power of the tarot and how to create a positive, spiritual life practice! It’s a wicked (in a good way) episode my friends!
Sunday Aug 02, 2020
Sunday Aug 02, 2020
Episode 5 of the Life of JEM live video podcast is all about writing and JEM reads her story “Movie Time”. JEM also interviews Christina Guillen, a writer and the programming director of the Inlandia Institute. They talk about the craft of writing and how to find your muse. Don’t miss this luscious literary episode! It is sure to inspire you to pick up a pen.
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Episode 4 of the Life of JEM live video podcast is all about 1970s and 1980s TV! JEM interviews her good friend Professor Samuel Autman who is writing a memoir structured around the television shows of his 1970s childhood. JEM reads her story “TV Wasteland” and Samuel reads from his upcoming memoir. With live calls from viewers! We talk all about The Brady Bunch, Facts of Life, What’s Happening and more! It’s Good Times!
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Episode 3 of the Life of JEM live video podcast, is all about fast food memories! JEM talks about her love and nostalgia for 1980s fast food and reads her radio story “Fast Food Memories”. This episode has a special live guest, JEM’s “Wonder Twin” sister Jacqueline Mantz, who has a doctorate in education and has mastered the art of a yelp review! It’s a fun, food filled episode! Check it out!
Wednesday Jun 24, 2020
Wednesday Jun 24, 2020
Episode 2 of the Life of JEM live video podcast, is all about music! JEM reads her story “Being Belinda and Other Fantasies of Childhood” about her obsession with The Go-Go’s and her love of punk and post punk music! JEM takes phone calls from other music obsessed people and even does a giveaway! Tune in to hear JEM wax nostalgic about all her favorite bands! It’s really neat!
Wednesday Jun 17, 2020
Wednesday Jun 17, 2020
In the pilot episode of the Life of JEM live video podcast, you meet Juanita E. Mantz aka JEM. JEM reads her 3 part short memoir story “Girl Fight” and talks about policing policies, back then and now! JEM also chats with her producer April Duran about her youthful escapades. Find out how JEM went from punk rock high school dropout to rock star lawyer and writer. It’s a must watch episode! This is where it all began my friends!