Jun 3, 2026
Ep. 023 | To Be Continued... | 42 North Crew
42 North
Join hosts Matt Lang and Joel Blackburn as they set out to discover the passions of everyday people doing extraordinary things.
Ordinary People. Extraordinary Things.
Welcome to 42 North! We're so glad you decided to stop in for a second! Join hosts Matt Lang and Joel Blackburn for this wild ride! Produced by Matt Bell who, on occasion, will make special appearances. From many interviews with ordinary people, we hope you will come alongside our hosts to learn about everyday people's passions and how they use those passions to impact those around them. Always keep your ears open too for when we drop special episodes that will be off the usual path because... you've gotta change things up occasionally.
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Episodes
Episodes
May 6, 2026
May 6, 2026
44 min
In this episode, the team joins Jake Chandler, multimedia artist and the producer behind the 42 North theme music. The conversation dives into the technical art of digital production, the role of music as a healthy outlet, and Jake's own journey as a creator.
Mar 7, 2026
Mar 7, 2026
1hr 29 min
Join the crew as they are joined by Abby Butcher, an art education teacher dedicated to spending time helping students learn their passions and how to express those passions through art. We hope this inspires many of you to try new passions as well!
Feb 7, 2026
Feb 7, 2026
56 min
With another 10 episodes down, the crew settles in for a fun episode involving a quick catch-up on the pod, learning about the creative process from Bella Proulx (42 North artist), and some HOT takes in an extended Overrated/Underrated. We had a lot of fun on this one and hope you enjoy coming along for the ride!
Jan 7, 2026
Jan 7, 2026
1hr 4 min
Join the team as they sit down with IT professional and musician Eric, walking through his journey through the ever-changing landscape of tech in the modern world.
Dec 3, 2025
Dec 3, 2025
1hr 21 min
Join Joel and Matt as they sit down with Mike Grezenz, an skilled tradesman with comprehensive experience in building, plumbing, electrical, and more! Mike shares his love for building, geeks out with the guys about their favorite tools, and explains his desire to pass on his skills to the next generation.
Nov 5, 2025
Nov 5, 2025
1hr 12 min
In another turn of events, the team sits down with THREE guests for the first time, Shannon Spoelman, Lydia Blackburn, and Alli King. Matt Lang and Joel Blackburn take the backseat as the three guests explore their passion for chronic illness awareness. Speaking on personal experiences, the guests explore their own chronic illnesses, how they have coped with them, and what ways to encourage others in understanding invisible illness.
Sep 29, 2025
Sep 29, 2025
1hr 43 sec
Join the team as we sit down with TWO guests for the first time, Steve and Amy Walker, and explore their love for birdwatching through their international experiences, love for nature, and advice for novice birdwatchers.
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Sep 3, 2025
Sep 3, 2025
1hr 23 sec
Join the team (this week including Alli King) as we chat with Liz Visscher about her passion for college and career readiness, strategies to prepare students for their future, and stories from our own post-high-school experiences.