Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:00:01 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/972928 en-us © 2026 The List with Jess Porter yes 1f955553-68ff-596d-af1d-993923a08efb Jess Porter episodic false In every episode, Jess Porter interviews a different guest with whom she does an impromptu gratitude list. They go back and forth, naming all the things they are grateful for, from foam pillows to first responders. Born during the lockdown of 2020, The List is an effective tool for converting terror into relaxation, depression into joy. As a writer, hypnotherapist and standup comic, Jess's conversations can go all over the place, but doing the gratitude list always makes her and that week's guest feel calm, centered and positive. You have more control over your mind than you realize. Start exercising yours by listening to The List. Instagram @jessicaporterhypnosis

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Jess Porter https://storage.buzzsprout.com/pjqltq58evgvmzictf1liaxcx2dk?.jpg Lisa I speak with Lisa Silverman: breath worker, mom and fourth-generation Mainer.  We discuss friendship, resilience and swimming in the icy Atlantic ocean. 

]]> I speak with Lisa Silverman: breath worker, mom and fourth-generation Mainer.  We discuss friendship, resilience and swimming in the icy Atlantic ocean. 

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-8575685 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:00:00 -0700 2000 2 9 full false Jen I speak with Jen Castellani: farmer, actress, mom and badass Alaskan.  We discuss family, coyotes and the theory of relativity.   

]]> I speak with Jen Castellani: farmer, actress, mom and badass Alaskan.  We discuss family, coyotes and the theory of relativity.   

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-8185518 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:00:00 -0700 1646 2 5 full false Zack Jess speaks with Zack Weinstein; actor, law student and person who's been through some shit. They discuss Scottie Pippen, Harvard, and the view from a wheelchair. 

]]> Jess speaks with Zack Weinstein; actor, law student and person who's been through some shit. They discuss Scottie Pippen, Harvard, and the view from a wheelchair. 

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-4730174 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0700 2144 1 16 full false Mary I speak with Mary Mathers, a financial wizard who lives in Toronto with her wife, stepsons, and an incalculable number of  tree frogs.  We discuss Alzheimer's disease, the Ford F-150, and the gift of gay marriage. 

]]> I speak with Mary Mathers, a financial wizard who lives in Toronto with her wife, stepsons, and an incalculable number of  tree frogs.  We discuss Alzheimer's disease, the Ford F-150, and the gift of gay marriage. 

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-8736257 Sat, 05 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0800 1906 2 11 full false Dotsie In this episode, I speak with Dotsie Bausch: Olympic medalist, vegan activist and eating disorder survivor.   Dotsie is the founder of Switch4Good, a nonprofit that pushes back against the dairy industry.  We discuss stepfathers, succulents and taking left turns. 

]]> In this episode, I speak with Dotsie Bausch: Olympic medalist, vegan activist and eating disorder survivor.   Dotsie is the founder of Switch4Good, a nonprofit that pushes back against the dairy industry.  We discuss stepfathers, succulents and taking left turns. 

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-8850999 Fri, 04 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0800 1759 2 12 full false Donna I speak with Donna McCallum, a/k/a the Fairy Godmother.  As a South African, new mother and a woman who helps dreams become realities, Donna makes a wonderful interview subject.  We express gratitude for mattresses, water, and rowing the boat of family.  Enjoy!

]]> I speak with Donna McCallum, a/k/a the Fairy Godmother.  As a South African, new mother and a woman who helps dreams become realities, Donna makes a wonderful interview subject.  We express gratitude for mattresses, water, and rowing the boat of family.  Enjoy!

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-9157874 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 22:00:00 -0800 1738 3 1 full false Christine I speak with Christine Marshall, a Maine-based actress, director and costume designer.  We discuss linen closets, Olympic fashions and how to make the best chocolate cat poop. Enjoy!

]]> I speak with Christine Marshall, a Maine-based actress, director and costume designer.  We discuss linen closets, Olympic fashions and how to make the best chocolate cat poop. Enjoy!

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-9235773 Wed, 02 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0800 1655 3 2 full false Sam I speak with Sam Taha; hiker, standup and LA-based Egyptian.  We discuss throw pillows, family and obsessive compulsive disorder.  It's fun!

]]> I speak with Sam Taha; hiker, standup and LA-based Egyptian.  We discuss throw pillows, family and obsessive compulsive disorder.  It's fun!

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-9310083 Tue, 01 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0800 1747 3 3 full false Connor I speak this week with Connor Malbeuf, a rebellious Canadian, sassy gay, and the director of the new documentary One Week Til Doomsday.  In it,  Connor and his co-producers take an investigative trip across America in the 10 days before the historic 2020 election... in the middle of a global pandemic.
In our list, we discuss mattresses, dancing and positive expectations.
One Week 'Til Doomsday  will be released on Apple TV March 4th, 2022.  You can watch the trailer here. 

]]> I speak this week with Connor Malbeuf, a rebellious Canadian, sassy gay, and the director of the new documentary One Week Til Doomsday.  In it,  Connor and his co-producers take an investigative trip across America in the 10 days before the historic 2020 election... in the middle of a global pandemic.
In our list, we discuss mattresses, dancing and positive expectations.
One Week 'Til Doomsday  will be released on Apple TV March 4th, 2022.  You can watch the trailer here. 

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-10074516 Mon, 14 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0800 1483 3 6 full false Iris I speak with Iris Murray: nurse, food-lover and Mexican-Canadian.  We discuss owls, heart surgery and the Day of the Dead.  

]]> I speak with Iris Murray: nurse, food-lover and Mexican-Canadian.  We discuss owls, heart surgery and the Day of the Dead.  

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-9512278 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0800 1795 3 5 full false Derek I speak with Derek Pierce: Mets fan, peanut butter enthusiast, and founder of Casco Bay High School in Portland Maine.  We discuss pets, Prince, and college make-out sessions.

]]> I speak with Derek Pierce: Mets fan, peanut butter enthusiast, and founder of Casco Bay High School in Portland Maine.  We discuss pets, Prince, and college make-out sessions.

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-9403076 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0700 1752 3 4 full false Thank You Before taking a summer break, I speak directly to the audience (Hi Dad!), and remind us all of the power of gratitude.  

]]> Before taking a summer break, I speak directly to the audience (Hi Dad!), and remind us all of the power of gratitude.  

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-8922732 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0700 151 2 13 trailer false Carlo My guest this week is Carlo Petrini: Californian, squash-lover, and qi gong practitioner.  We discuss coming out of lockdown, the versatility of the English language, and the love of an Italian grandmother.  

]]> My guest this week is Carlo Petrini: Californian, squash-lover, and qi gong practitioner.  We discuss coming out of lockdown, the versatility of the English language, and the love of an Italian grandmother.  

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-8657607 Mon, 07 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0700 1572 2 10 full false Hiram I speak this week with Hiram Pines, a deep-thinking American who lives in Berlin.  We discuss birdsong, perfect moments and cat-sitting.  Check out the Connection Cards he helped to design. 

]]> I speak this week with Hiram Pines, a deep-thinking American who lives in Berlin.  We discuss birdsong, perfect moments and cat-sitting.  Check out the Connection Cards he helped to design. 

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-8494704 Mon, 10 May 2021 14:00:00 -0700 1605 2 8 full false Lori I speak with Lori Wyman: casting director, brown rice eater and author of The Organic Actor. We discuss redheads, purple bedrooms, and how far women have come in the last hundred years. 

]]> I speak with Lori Wyman: casting director, brown rice eater and author of The Organic Actor. We discuss redheads, purple bedrooms, and how far women have come in the last hundred years. 

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-8360586 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0700 1651 2 7 full false Don I speak with Don Karpel: father, lawyer and adopted Navajo.  We discuss coffee tables, rivers, springtime, and kumquats. 

]]> I speak with Don Karpel: father, lawyer and adopted Navajo.  We discuss coffee tables, rivers, springtime, and kumquats. 

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-8276418 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0700 1404 2 6 full false Aaron This week I speak with Aaron Steinbach: chef-to-the-stars, mad scientist, and guy from New Jersey.  We discuss grandparents, Hondas, and having a yard during COVID.  

]]> This week I speak with Aaron Steinbach: chef-to-the-stars, mad scientist, and guy from New Jersey.  We discuss grandparents, Hondas, and having a yard during COVID.  

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-8097380 Sun, 07 Mar 2021 22:00:00 -0800 1594 2 4 full false Paul This week I speak with Paul Goddard, father, contractor and all-round deep dude. We discuss Serena Williams, practical jokes and trying to make it through the Course in Miracles. 

]]> This week I speak with Paul Goddard, father, contractor and all-round deep dude. We discuss Serena Williams, practical jokes and trying to make it through the Course in Miracles. 

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-8003374 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 21:00:00 -0800 1685 2 3 full false Nick Jess speaks with Nick Linsmayer, standup comic, old soul, and tree lover.  They discuss half-siblings, biodiversity and what to do with figs you find on the street.  

]]> Jess speaks with Nick Linsmayer, standup comic, old soul, and tree lover.  They discuss half-siblings, biodiversity and what to do with figs you find on the street.  

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-7735852 Sun, 07 Feb 2021 20:00:00 -0800 2095 2 2 full false Bill I speak with writer, musician and tennis teacher Bill Hanson, who adores Chrissie Evert but hates his own name.  We discuss Dads, candles, and people who manage to stay kind during a global pandemic.  

]]> I speak with writer, musician and tennis teacher Bill Hanson, who adores Chrissie Evert but hates his own name.  We discuss Dads, candles, and people who manage to stay kind during a global pandemic.  

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-7353862 Mon, 18 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0800 1688 2 1 full false Lynne Jess speaks with Lynne Rowe, mother, teacher and owner of Tortilleria Pachanga, in Portland, Maine. They discuss fall foliage, Fresca, and the importance of front teeth. 

]]> Jess speaks with Lynne Rowe, mother, teacher and owner of Tortilleria Pachanga, in Portland, Maine. They discuss fall foliage, Fresca, and the importance of front teeth. 

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-6206359 Tue, 03 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0800 2049 1 22 full false Amy In this episode, Jess speak with Amy Jenkins, creator of the hit British TV series This Life, novelist, and contributing writer on The Crown.  They discuss stepmothers, podcasts and how to wipe up dog piss.  

]]> In this episode, Jess speak with Amy Jenkins, creator of the hit British TV series This Life, novelist, and contributing writer on The Crown.  They discuss stepmothers, podcasts and how to wipe up dog piss.  

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-5957176 Sun, 18 Oct 2020 23:00:00 -0700 1722 1 21 full false Carolyn Jess speaks with Carolyn Klas: Mom, New Jersey transplant, and producer of large-scale corporate events. They discuss homeostasis, plurality, and learning how to crochet. 

]]> Jess speaks with Carolyn Klas: Mom, New Jersey transplant, and producer of large-scale corporate events. They discuss homeostasis, plurality, and learning how to crochet. 

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-5743399 Mon, 05 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0700 1998 1 20 full false Camille Jess talks with high school English teacher Camille Napier Bernstein, who manages to sneak stillness and wisdom into every class.  They discuss Yacht Rock, resilience, and the fact that Target never plays muzak.  

]]> Jess talks with high school English teacher Camille Napier Bernstein, who manages to sneak stillness and wisdom into every class.  They discuss Yacht Rock, resilience, and the fact that Target never plays muzak.  

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-5530654 Mon, 21 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0700 1664 1 19 full false Marci Jess speaks with casting director, acting coach and intimacy coordinator Marci Liroff about friendship, deep breathing and choreographing sex scenes. Check her out at marciliroff.com.

]]> Jess speaks with casting director, acting coach and intimacy coordinator Marci Liroff about friendship, deep breathing and choreographing sex scenes. Check her out at marciliroff.com.

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-5121283 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0700 1710 1 18 full false Sanae Jess speaks with Sanae Suzuki who, using both macrobiotics and modern medicine, has come back from the brink three separate times over the last 25 years. They discuss tennis, chemotherapy and Yew trees.  Learn more about Sanae and all the cool things she does at sanaesuzuki.com 

]]> Jess speaks with Sanae Suzuki who, using both macrobiotics and modern medicine, has come back from the brink three separate times over the last 25 years. They discuss tennis, chemotherapy and Yew trees.  Learn more about Sanae and all the cool things she does at sanaesuzuki.com 

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-4826720 Sun, 02 Aug 2020 23:00:00 -0700 1665 1 17 full false Jeffrey Jess speaks with Jeffrey Marcus; acting coach, dog lover and world traveller.  They discuss social media, curiosity and verbally abusive card games.  You can find out more about him at jeffreymarcus.com jeffreymarcus.com  

]]> Jess speaks with Jeffrey Marcus; acting coach, dog lover and world traveller.  They discuss social media, curiosity and verbally abusive card games.  You can find out more about him at jeffreymarcus.com jeffreymarcus.com  

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-4646552 Mon, 20 Jul 2020 14:00:00 -0700 1948 1 15 full false Daniel Jess talks with yoga teacher and musician Daniel Overberger about complaining, curtain rods and the Compacto Frappo.  You can find out more about Daniel and his classes at danieloverberger.com 

]]> Jess talks with yoga teacher and musician Daniel Overberger about complaining, curtain rods and the Compacto Frappo.  You can find out more about Daniel and his classes at danieloverberger.com 

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-4543286 Sun, 12 Jul 2020 22:00:00 -0700 1836 1 14 full false Michelle Jess speaks with Michelle Fiordaliso, writer, executive coach and creator of The When is Now, a free online coaching course.  They discuss living in the present, chewing, and full refrigerators. Learn more at https://thewhenisnow.com/

]]> Jess speaks with Michelle Fiordaliso, writer, executive coach and creator of The When is Now, a free online coaching course.  They discuss living in the present, chewing, and full refrigerators. Learn more at https://thewhenisnow.com/

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-4454954 Mon, 06 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0700 1885 1 13 full false Neelou Jess talks with Neelou Malekpour, the founder of Smudged, about the protests, hurricanes and the trick to staying on a diet.  Follow her at https://www.instagram.com/smudged.co/

]]> Jess talks with Neelou Malekpour, the founder of Smudged, about the protests, hurricanes and the trick to staying on a diet.  Follow her at https://www.instagram.com/smudged.co/

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-4204553 Wed, 17 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -0700 2013 1 12 full false Jamie In this episode, Jess talks with comedian and heart transplant recipient Jamie Alcroft.  For more of his story, read his book, The Tin Man Diaries. 

]]> In this episode, Jess talks with comedian and heart transplant recipient Jamie Alcroft.  For more of his story, read his book, The Tin Man Diaries. 

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-4068419 Sat, 06 Jun 2020 15:00:00 -0700 2181 1 11 full false Steve Jess talks with professional comedian Steve Mittleman about, the seasons, salisbury steak, and why David Letterman apologized to him.  

]]> Jess talks with professional comedian Steve Mittleman about, the seasons, salisbury steak, and why David Letterman apologized to him.  

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-3711383 Mon, 11 May 2020 08:00:00 -0700 1851 1 10 full false Rachael Jess talks with holistic healer Rachael Smith about trampolines, gnomes and imaginary boyfriends. 

]]> Jess talks with holistic healer Rachael Smith about trampolines, gnomes and imaginary boyfriends. 

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-3548230 Wed, 29 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0700 1673 1 9 full false Sean Jess and fellow standup Sean Porter discuss Greg Dean's comedy class, and how to find the funny during a lockdown.  

]]> Jess and fellow standup Sean Porter discuss Greg Dean's comedy class, and how to find the funny during a lockdown.  

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-3459412 Wed, 22 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0700 1576 1 8 full false Sasha Jess and 19 year-old Sasha discuss coming home early from university, finding photographs, and the roofs of Rome. 

]]> Jess and 19 year-old Sasha discuss coming home early from university, finding photographs, and the roofs of Rome. 

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-3399058 Fri, 17 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0700 1881 1 7 full false Julie Jess talks with Julie Welch, improv teacher and former member of the Groundlings Theater Sunday Company. 

]]> Jess talks with Julie Welch, improv teacher and former member of the Groundlings Theater Sunday Company. 

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-3354487 Tue, 14 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0700 1496 1 6 full false Ronnie Jess and Ronnie Butler Jr. discuss living through the 2020 pandemic in light of the AIDS epidemic. 

]]> Jess and Ronnie Butler Jr. discuss living through the 2020 pandemic in light of the AIDS epidemic. 

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-3238498 Sun, 05 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0700 1454 1 5 full false Tracy Jess and Tracy discuss adoptee Tracy's recent reunion with her biological father. 

]]> Jess and Tracy discuss adoptee Tracy's recent reunion with her biological father. 

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-3203770 Wed, 01 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -0700 1319 1 4 full false Jon Jess speaks with history buff Jon Radtke about the pandemics of 1918, 2020 and all the reasons to still be grateful. 

]]> Jess speaks with history buff Jon Radtke about the pandemics of 1918, 2020 and all the reasons to still be grateful. 

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-3183697 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 23:00:00 -0700 1454 1 3 full false Rich Jess speaks with buddhist Rich Knox in Brunswick, Maine about the unfolding of the pandemic. 

]]> Jess speaks with buddhist Rich Knox in Brunswick, Maine about the unfolding of the pandemic. 

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-3183664 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 23:00:00 -0700 1125 1 2 full false What is The List? This short introduction gives the origin story of The List with Jess Porter. 

]]> This short introduction gives the origin story of The List with Jess Porter. 

]]> Jess Porter Buzzsprout-3183601 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 23:00:00 -0700 446 1 1 trailer false