The Cameron Journal Podcast

The Cameron Journal Podcast

By Cameron Lee Cowan

The Cameron Journal Podcast is an exploration of Political Commentary, Thoughts on Life, Culture. Hosted by Creative Director, Cameron Lee Cowan M.A. MFA who is the author of several books, political commentator, and observer of culture. He has a history in music, fashion, and theater.
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The Peanuts Life with Dena Hodges

The Cameron Journal PodcastFeb 10, 2025
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You Need Soft Skills in Your Technical Role with Evgenyi Kharam

You Need Soft Skills in Your Technical Role with Evgenyi Kharam

For those with technical roles, you might not realize that you need soft skills too. In this conversation with Evgenyi Kharam, we're talking about the importance of developing those people skills as a technical builder or founder. It might be hard by his book makes it easy! You can buy the book here: https://www.softskillstech.ca

Jun 09, 202531:46
Anyone Not Everyone with Corey Quinn

Anyone Not Everyone with Corey Quinn

Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast we are talking with Corey Quinn about marketing agency growth and his work as a consultant helping agencies grow past their growth ceilings. This conversation is wide-ranging and probably went far beyond where we planned it but it is a fun conversation, especially for my business followers. I really like this ideas about marketing as I continue to grow The Cameron Journal.

Jun 02, 202545:02
New Urban Fantasy: Panic Magic with Clint Sabom

New Urban Fantasy: Panic Magic with Clint Sabom

Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast we are in conversation with Clint Sabom about his new urban fantasy book, Panic Magic. The book is about a magician who completes various feats of magic in ever-larger venues until he gets recruited by an intelligence agency. Clint reminds me of so many great people I grew up with in Arkansas and we have a fun conversation that goes over his writing career and his writing journey. You can learn more and buy here: http://clintsabom.com/

May 26, 202530:05
The Crack City Strangler with author B.R. Bates

The Crack City Strangler with author B.R. Bates

B.R. Bates joins us today on The Cameron Journal Podcast to talk about her new investigative work, The Crack City Strangler. The book is about a serial killer in Detroit in the early 1990s. As the city began its legendary decline, one man put chills into the locals as he worked a few blocks of the city strangling young women. B. R. Bates tells this chilling story in great detail and how he was eventually caught. You can buy the book here: https://a.co/d/4QZwSlJ

May 19, 202534:45
New Suspense: Crossroads in conversation with Rhonda Parker-Taylor

New Suspense: Crossroads in conversation with Rhonda Parker-Taylor

Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast we're joined by Rhonda Parker-Taylor and we're talking about her new suspense book: Crossroads. We talk about the writing and publishing process and the fascinating story she has written. This is a fun conversation with a great author! You can learn more here: http://www.rhondaparkertaylor.com/

May 12, 202530:26
Exploring the Human Condition with Anthony Winning

Exploring the Human Condition with Anthony Winning

It's philosophy time! Today we are exploring life and the human condition with Anthony Winning and for this discussion not only are we going to have existential crisis but we'll be travelling down to Australia! Anthony explores the thorny questions of life like morality and truth and in this conversation You can learn more about him and his work at: https://lifeanddepth.com

May 05, 202501:04:26
Holocaust Memories with Rob Wolf

Holocaust Memories with Rob Wolf

Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast we are joined by Rob Wolf who has written a new biography called, "Not a Real Enemy" about his father who survived both the Nazi and Soviet invasion of Hungary and his escape from those regimes to the US. His grandparents were sent to Auschwitz while he survived in a labor camp too. His father faced so many barriers to live his life freely as a doctor and has his whole life turned upside down too many times. Rob is a delightful man and the conversation is delightful as we continue highlighting stories from the Holocaust.You can buy here: https://mybook.to/I3hEA5

Apr 28, 202537:45
Activism and Our New Political Reality with Jamar Montgomery

Activism and Our New Political Reality with Jamar Montgomery

It's a political fight between Jamar Montgomery and Cameron Lee Cowan! Not really, but we do have a great political discussion rehabbing the last election, how to be effective in activist politics, and where the Trump administration is going. Jamar is a highly qualified and highly decorated man who brings wit, clear thinking and expertise together in this exciting conversation.

You can learn more at: http://www.drjamarmontgomery.com/

Apr 21, 202547:32
How to do You Stop Andrew Tate? with Jack Kammer

How to do You Stop Andrew Tate? with Jack Kammer

In this conversation with Jack Kemmer, we're talking with Jack Kammer about men, manhood, and masculinity. We have a wide ranging conversation about the kind of men that young men are looking up to. How do you counter someone like Andrew Tate and others who have the rapt attention of young men. Obviously, this topic is important to me as a past contributor to The Good Men Project. Dive into another conversation on men with Jack Kammer.

Apr 14, 202501:05:54
Don't Get that Implant! with Edward Feinberg

Don't Get that Implant! with Edward Feinberg

Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast we are going in a truly odd direction. We're talking about dentistry. Yes, that's right, dentistry and Edward Feinberg is here to tell us that implants may not be the solution to our dental problems.

Apr 07, 202530:48
Drones and Strategy with Robert Cook

Drones and Strategy with Robert Cook

Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast we are talking with Robert Cook about the future of the US military and what drone warfare will mean to the battlefield of the future. What does this all mean for US tactics in the future? Robert tries to give us a glimpse into the future.

Apr 04, 202525:49
Somewhere in Montana with Matt Drago

Somewhere in Montana with Matt Drago

Today we are chatting about all things film and acting with Matt Drago who is here to promote the new film, Somewhere in Montana. Similar to Yellowstone, the film puts a Hollywood director (played by Drago) against a Montana rancher who doesn't like movie people but does need money.

Apr 04, 202539:11
Doing Good at Any Age with John David Graham

Doing Good at Any Age with John David Graham

Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast, we have John David Graham and he is here to tell us two stories: 1) Life is not over at 40 2) You can do great things at any age including help people! I was excited to talk to him and his stories and perspective are fascinating and I'm so glad that he's sharing his life experience with us.

Mar 31, 202534:43
Creator Hustle with Samuel Chambers

Creator Hustle with Samuel Chambers

Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast, we are joined by Samuel Chambers who is from Florida and he is crowdsourcing and funding a new film. Talking with him is like looking in a mirror when it comes to a young man who is intensely creative and trying to build a dream. I see too much of myself in his spirit and it was a pleasure seeing someone so early in his creative journey!

Mar 28, 202531:30
The Haunting Story of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire with Andrew Serra

The Haunting Story of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire with Andrew Serra

Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast, we are joined by Andrew Serra who is the author of a new historical fiction book about the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. Fun Fact: he was on the same fire company who had fought the fire in 1911. He also was a firefighter in New York on 9-11. We have great conversation about fire, fire safety, and the history of the place.

Mar 25, 202539:09
Government by Men Who Sit at Desks with Kirk Beck

Government by Men Who Sit at Desks with Kirk Beck

Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast, we are talking with Kirk Beck. He is a libertarian and independent sort of man who helps people learn how to use the system to achieve their legal goals in what he calls, "The Power of Paper."

Mar 24, 202554:03
Science and Artificial Intelligence is Coming for Us All! with Guy Morris

Science and Artificial Intelligence is Coming for Us All! with Guy Morris

Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast, we are talking with Guy Morris who is a long-time F500 executive who has all sorts of interesting knowledge on AI, artificial intelligence and advanced science that will radically change the way we live and possibly humanity as a whole.

Mar 21, 202557:55
We're talking the JFK Assassination with Jack Moore

We're talking the JFK Assassination with Jack Moore

Jack Moore has been fascinated by the JFK assassination since college. Now, with President Trump set to release all the documents, Jack and I get together to talk about the conspiracy theories, the facts, and more around the JFK assassination.

Mar 19, 202556:42
Let's Talk and Romance Books (and Sex!) with Christina Braver

Let's Talk and Romance Books (and Sex!) with Christina Braver

Warning! This episode discusses adult themes and is restricted to 18+


Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast, we're chatting with Christina Braver about the popularity of romance books and how the genre has recently changed. We also talk about the rise of #booktok and how self-publishing changed romance and made it more diverse. She is a therapist who includes real-world sex tips in her own romance writing so we also talk about sex and our sex lives.

Mar 17, 202501:00:41
Holocaust Memories with Roni Robbins

Holocaust Memories with Roni Robbins

Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast we are visiting with Roni Robbins who has authored a new book about her father, Hands of Gold and how he lost his whole family in the Holocaust and dealing with that loss from an ocean away in America.

Mar 14, 202538:45
Whats Wrong with Healthcare in the US with Greg Vigdor

Whats Wrong with Healthcare in the US with Greg Vigdor

Greg Vigdor is here with us today to talk about healthcare. He writes thrillers based on navigating the healthcare system and has three books out at gregvigdor.com. Our conversation extends to the entire healthcare system and his experience as a healthcare executive.

Mar 12, 202543:53
The Brazzer's Life of Vic Lagina

The Brazzer's Life of Vic Lagina

Warning! This episode discusses mature themes and is 18+ for the sake this episode. (Mom, this means you!)


Today, on The Cameron Journal Podcast, we are joined by Vic Lagina who spent the bulk of his career as a producer and photographer for the popular adult entertainment company, Brazzers. In his new book he tells the story of his life and the ups and downs of making adult films. This is a fascinating conversation full of stories and some interesting insights.

Mar 10, 202542:39
Thumos Rising with Dimitrios Lopez

Thumos Rising with Dimitrios Lopez

Today we are joined by Dimitrios Lopez and he is talking about his new book, Thumos Rising. Based on He-Man fan fiction, this book takes the idea of hypermasculine characters to new heights and levels. We talk about story telling, how these masculine characters inspire boys and how literature can help with that.

Mar 07, 202551:19
For The Good of The World with Jeffrey Charles Hardy

For The Good of The World with Jeffrey Charles Hardy

Jeffrey Charles Hardy is one of those people who knows how to do good wherever he goes. He does global charitable work and is here to remind us that despite all the claims of nationalism and isolationism that are so pervasive now, there is still a reason to do good around the world.

Mar 05, 202546:16
The Lore of the Ivies with Matt Robinson

The Lore of the Ivies with Matt Robinson

Ah yes, the Ivy League, those storied institutions with all their societies and rituals. In this episode of The Cameron Journal Podcast, we're talking with Matt Robinson about his new book that explores the storied lore of America's oldest and most venerable institutions.

Mar 03, 202541:23
Getting Your Affairs in Order with Oscar Vasquez

Getting Your Affairs in Order with Oscar Vasquez

We are all going to die, so why not make it easier on your loved ones? In this episode of The Cameron Journal Podcast we're talking with Oscar Vasquez (in the middle of the LA fires!) about arranging your estate and how to prepare for your death so your family doesn't have to fight about it in court. You can take steps now and its vital!

Feb 28, 202528:54
About Not Losing with James Ogsbury

About Not Losing with James Ogsbury

Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast, we're visiting with Dr. James Ogsbury, a retired neurosurgeon, who has written a book a legendary malpractice case he was involved in in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The book takes us through the twists and turns of medicine and law. In this conversation we learn about the book and his storied career.

Feb 24, 202539:21
Unable to Go Home with Dixiane Hillaj

Unable to Go Home with Dixiane Hillaj

Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast we are talking with Dixiane Hillaj about her husband who was an influential Palestinian academic and who was essentially exiled from the West Bank. She has compiled his writings and his stories into a new book which she shares with us in this heartfelt chat that is so prescient to our times.

Feb 21, 202542:00
Self-Publishing Writers with Michele DeFilippo

Self-Publishing Writers with Michele DeFilippo

Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast we are talking shop with Michele DeFilippo and her history in publishing and helping authors self-publish their books! We talk shop, publishing options, what to ask of hybrid publishers and much more!

Feb 20, 202534:07
Business and Leadership with Nicky Billou

Business and Leadership with Nicky Billou

Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast we're chatting with Nicky Billou about his newest project going on various podcasts and talking with all sorts of amazing people about business and leadership. We do a deep dive into him as a person and how he has excelled at life.

Feb 19, 202536:49
America's Counterfeit Democracy with Michael Anderson

America's Counterfeit Democracy with Michael Anderson

Today, on The Cameron Journal Podcast, we are back to current events with Michael Anderson who is here to talk about his series of books, including America's Counterfeit Democracy: Rule of the Elite. We spar back and forth on various topics. We will definitely be having another conversation soon.

Feb 19, 202555:42
The Polls Got 2024 Right with Woodrow Johnston

The Polls Got 2024 Right with Woodrow Johnston

Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast we are joined by Woodrow Johnston who is an expert conservative campaign leader. He has over 100+ wins and has been outspent 3 to 1. With this conversation I can see why he is so effective at his campaigning in politics. We talk about polling and the 2024 election and how the pollsters finally figured out how to poll in the Trump era.

Feb 17, 202531:18
Does Being Single Too Long Make Relationships Hard? with Mario Wissa

Does Being Single Too Long Make Relationships Hard? with Mario Wissa

Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast, we're talking about romance and relationships and we're posting it on Valentine's Day! Mario is absolutely delightful and he is here promoting his new book on romance and relationships. We talk about marriage, long-term relationships and what being single in your late 30s and early 40s is like. Does not being in a relationship for a long time make you just not want to be with someone? We answer this questions and more.

Feb 14, 202550:56
The Peanuts Life with Dena Hodges

The Peanuts Life with Dena Hodges

Dena Hodges is the oldest granddaughter of Peanuts creator Charles Schultz. She has just finished a book about life with her beloved grandfather and some of the difficult family dynamics around the popular cartoonist and how she has survived. There have been a few documentaries about Charles Schultz but no one has the insider family drama like Dena.

Feb 10, 202539:28
The Left and New Media with Jesse Hirsh and David Beckemeyer

The Left and New Media with Jesse Hirsh and David Beckemeyer

In this special Live Panel on The Cameron Journal, we're talking with Jesse Hirsh and David Beckemeyer about the future of podcasts and new media in light of the 2024 US Presidential Election. Do podcasters need a union? Can we build community among the podcast community that change the face of media? This is the beginning of many more conversations but ones that we need to be having.

Feb 06, 202556:47
AI Can Fix Your Taxes with Ben Bressington

AI Can Fix Your Taxes with Ben Bressington

Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast, we are talking with Benjamin Bressington about his new company that is using AI to help people solve their tax issues, find more deductions and much more.

Feb 05, 202553:21
School Safety with Daniel Dluzneski

School Safety with Daniel Dluzneski

Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast we are joined by school safety expert Daniel Dluzneski. As a former safety officer for Pinellas County, Florida, he has a unique perspective on school safety and how parents can keep their kids safe at school from threats.

Feb 03, 202548:01
Is the Earth Flat? Conversation with Flat Earth Dave

Is the Earth Flat? Conversation with Flat Earth Dave

Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast we are joined by David Weiss a.k.a Flat Earth Dave who gives us his presentation on why he thinks the world is flat. The world is definitely not flat but he certainly presents a case for a flat earth. The earth is still not flat but we're happy to hear about it.

Jan 29, 202542:28
The Better Way to do Business with Sid Mohasseb

The Better Way to do Business with Sid Mohasseb

Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast we are joined by Sid Mohasseb who is Adjunct Professor (Data Sciences and Operations, USC Marshall) and Chairman of the Board (Anabasis Inc.) and we are talking about business and leadership and how to effectively lead teams and organizations to better success. We have a strong back and forth on leadership, corporations, and much more.

Jan 27, 202501:02:04
Explore China with South of the Yangtze by Flora Qian

Explore China with South of the Yangtze by Flora Qian

Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast South of the Yangtze by Flora Qian. She uses her childhood and youth as a fuel for this wonderful book. In this conversation we learn about growing in China, moving to Hong Kong and ending up in America. It is a fun conversation and a wonderful addition to the Asian cannon of english literatur

Jan 22, 202545:36
Re-Imaging Plato with Executive Contributor Daniel Sanderson

Re-Imaging Plato with Executive Contributor Daniel Sanderson

Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast we are joined by Daniel Sanderson who has joined the Executive Contributor Program at The Cameron Journal. We are talking about his new book and his new course, Re-imaging Plato. In this deep conversation we will be talking about the influence of Plato and philosophy and how Daniel came to have a new perspective on one of the most studied philosophers in the western canon.

The book is available everywhere books are sold.

And the course is available at The Cameron Journal Academy: writingstudio.cameronjournal.academy

Jan 20, 202501:38:59
The World is Changing.....Is That Good? with Jesse Hirsch

The World is Changing.....Is That Good? with Jesse Hirsch

Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast we are in conversation with journalist, hacker, futurist, and recovering broadcaster who is handling modern technology and changes by going back to the farm. In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about the pending collapse of international relations as we have known them, the rise of AI and our current political environment.

Jan 13, 202501:15:16
Getting to Next Level You with Alan Lazaros

Getting to Next Level You with Alan Lazaros

Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast we are talking with Alan Lazaros of Next Level You. We are chatting about his success and how he has achieved so much in his life and what we can learn from it all.

Jan 06, 202501:04:21
Author Micki Janae Crashes in with Of Blood and Lightning

Author Micki Janae Crashes in with Of Blood and Lightning

Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast we are exploring the Young Adult genre of books with Micki Janae who has written her book at just 20 years old. The new book: Of Blood and Lightning is a YA book with a black, female protagonist who is trapped in North Dakota with the power of gods inside of her. This promises to be an exciting book and I can't wait to get more words from this new author!

Dec 16, 202437:35
Mariah Dawn Tells Her Story in The Dragon in You

Mariah Dawn Tells Her Story in The Dragon in You

Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast we are talking with Mariah Dawn who is the author of The Dragon in You which talks about her experience escaping a dangerous marriage and a religious cult with her children. If you love a salacious story then this the one for you!

Dec 09, 202437:57
Tim Mulligan is Back with Snitchland

Tim Mulligan is Back with Snitchland

Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast we are talking with Tim Mulligan is back with his next graphic novel Snitchland. Set in Eastern Washington amid the shadow of the Hansford Nuclear Facility, this book is a thriller that is sure to delight. We talk about the next book in the series and writing a graphic novel.

Dec 02, 202429:53
Aaron Taylor from APT Songs Would Like to Reintroduce Himself

Aaron Taylor from APT Songs Would Like to Reintroduce Himself

Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast we are chatting with Aaron Taylor, a YouTube star from the Obama era who is an OG content creator and was making videos before making videos was cool. We talk music, we talk industry and more in this fun interview.

Nov 25, 202436:31
Are Bail Reform Laws Causing Violent Crime to Go Up or Down with Ken Good

Are Bail Reform Laws Causing Violent Crime to Go Up or Down with Ken Good

Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast we are talking with Ken Good about bail reform, criminal justice reform and why crime is on the way up, despite proclamations that crime is not going up. We get into how criminal justice reform and why urban areas are having a hard time maintaining public safety.

Nov 18, 202449:50
Reinventing Your Life with Kevin Palmieri

Reinventing Your Life with Kevin Palmieri

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Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast we are joined by life coach and business partner with our recent guest Alan Lazaros. In this deep dive, we get to hear Kevin's story and how he created his unique life coaching program. Soon, we are going to have both Kevin and Alan on together to talk about their show, so watch out for that in future episodes!

Nov 04, 202456:37
Real Estate Investing Talk with Nathan Turner

Real Estate Investing Talk with Nathan Turner

Visit The Cameron Journal at cameronjournal.com Sign up for email from The Cameron Journal with your favorite content delivered directly to your inbox! Facebook.com/cameronlcowan Linkedin/Twitter/Instagram: Cameroncowan Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast we are joined by Nathan Turner and we are talking about all things Real Estate and his strategic investments in real estate and what that might look like moving forward for him and his business. I'm a big believer in investing in real estate and he offers a pathway forward that build the generational wealth that everyone is looking to build.

Oct 28, 202430:48