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Over-the-Counter Culture

Over-the-Counter Culture

By Jonathan Lynn

As an artist I'm always inspired by my community of family, friends and fellow lovers of surfing, yoga and the great outdoors. This series looks at the people, places and stories behind my work. Visit the website at duttonisland.com and follow on Instagram @mrlynnprints and @duttonisland
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Kristen Huth & Inna Bell- Best Friends and Style Bandits

Over-the-Counter CultureOct 31, 2019

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Nestor Gil- The Practice

Nestor Gil- The Practice

Nestor Gil and his wife Brandi are two of my favorite people who I greatly respect. Nestor came down to Florida from PA recently, and while he was here we did an art trade, because he is an excellent artist and Brandi wanted one of my prints so we did a trade. One of Nestor's practices is breadmaking, which as I understand it, gives hime a creative practice to enjoy without expectation that acts as a counterpoint to his creative practices that do carry expectation, as a practicing artist and professor. I never thought of bread in this way before, but it makes me want to start baking. Thanks for coming on the show Nestor; much love to you, Brandi, Harvest and Sol.

Sep 23, 202016:45
Alexis Asplundh of A2Swimwear
Jul 23, 202001:38:39
The Practice Episode 4- Don & Barbara Lynn

The Practice Episode 4- Don & Barbara Lynn

This is an episode of The Practice, a short form series that talks to people about things they do in their lives on the daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, etc... that make their life better. In this episode I talk to my parents, who are two of my favorite people. They have lived quite the life, beset, as all lives are, by blessings and challenges. One of the things I respect most about my folks in their thoughtful nature, which has served them well. My mom is a life long educator who specializes in early childhood education while my dad is a man of the clothe, first serving in the Southern Baptist Church before transitioning into a career as a hospital chaplain. They moved our family to Jacksonville Beach in 1982, still live in the house that we grew up in, and are part of a deep and wonderful community. I'm proud to say that a few years back the Beaches Leader and the Beaches Historical Society recognized them as Beaches Legends, a honor for which the truly deserve. It is truly a blessing to be their son and I love them to the moon and back.
Jul 13, 202030:49
Argie Mitra- Designer, Stylist, Seamstress, Artist, Yogini
Apr 01, 202001:03:32
Creating Public Value with Professor and City Councilwoman Georgette Dumont
Feb 18, 202001:24:19
The Practice Ep 3- Essential Oils with Emily Ussery
Feb 11, 202010:54
Music Takes You Places with Caroline Pond

Music Takes You Places with Caroline Pond

Caroline Pond is one of my favorite people on the planet. She's a top shelf musician on the fiddle and banjo, has a captivating singing voice, and above that is just a super nice wonderful person. Her energy is invigorating; and to me she's a big ball of sunshine.
Feb 06, 202001:28:06
The Practice Ep 2- A Sentence a Day with Andy & Layla Breed

The Practice Ep 2- A Sentence a Day with Andy & Layla Breed

I recently went for a surf with Layla and Andy, their kids and some of the local surf crew from Hanna Park, at the North jetties, a super fun wave on the north side of the mouth of the St Johns River. I had recently heard that they keep a book in which they write something each day; which connects o a practice I keep at times which is, when I write a to-do list (typically on a note card), I'll write one sentence of what I am thankful for at the top of the card. Then I cut off the sentence and keep it in a mason jar in my kitchen. I feel that writing things down helps make real our inner life, and that can be helpful if you need to get rid of some sad or negative feelings, or if there's a dream you hold inside that you're keeping quiet that needs to be heard; basically it's good for all the things. I appreciate Andy and Layla for taking the time to share this practice of theirs, and encourage you to write on the daily. I believe that it will do you right.
Jan 27, 202006:07
Seeing Things Different with Photographer Tom Schifanella

Seeing Things Different with Photographer Tom Schifanella

It was great to sit on the front porch and talk story with Tom on a breezy afternoon wind afternoon, with the windchimes chiming and life in full bloom. We talked surfing, because we both love it and frequent the same surf spot at Hanna Park. Born in Alabama and raised in north Florida, Tom has spent a life telling stories and fostering creativity with his work at the Shepard Agency. About four years ago he pivoted at the company to focus more on photography, an artform he fell in love with at UNF with professor Paul Karabinis, and has since delved into the medium. His work first caught my eye on Instagram (find him @tom.in.ab); his photographs had a pop to them that was technically brilliant, but that were also captivating in an intuitive way. His pictures tell a story, and frame things in a unique way that really brings the viewer into the image. Go look at his photographs of Rock Springs Run and I guarantee you'll want to jump right through the frame into those beautiful crystal clear waters. Tom is doing some really important work documenting the effects of climate change in northeast Florida, and sharing the beauty of our natural world of which we are a part of, and whole health we depend of=n for survival. I super appreciate all he does and thankful that he's sharing his story with us. You can find more of his work at his website (click here). 

Jan 25, 202001:29:53
The Practice Ep 1- An Introduction, with Kristen Huth

The Practice Ep 1- An Introduction, with Kristen Huth

The Practice is a new short form series here on Over-the-Counter Culture where we dive into the day to day practices and routines that people have in their life to live better. I, Jon Lynn your host, am going first to talk about my morning routine which is anchored by 1-5 minutes of movement, usually a few sun salutations and some cat/ cow postures. I used to be wrapped up in time expectations with my physical activities, exercise and what not; thinking that if I didn't do a hour of yoga, a couple hours surf session or a long bike ride, then why do it? What's the point? My friend and yoga teacher Kristen Huth, who is featured on this episode, helped me realize that it's not how long you move that's important, but THAT you move, regardless of the duration. I found that movement begets movement, and how the simple act of rolling out of bed and moving for five minutes in the morning before doing anything else can really set you day on a good course, and change your life. I challenge you dear listener, to try it. Doesn't have to be yoga, it could be 5 sit ups, a simple twist, touching your toes or some neck stretches (a favorite of mine because my neck can get tweaky on me). The point is to move, and if you do I would love to hear your feedback. Also, if you have a practice in your life that you'd like to share I would love to hear about it and feature you on the show. Email me at duttonisland@gmail.com of find me on Instagram @mrlynnprints 

Have a great day, and live well

JLynn

Jan 21, 202015:41
Building Community with Elizabeth Porter

Building Community with Elizabeth Porter

It was a December day and my kids wanted to see some snow, and since we live in Florida and don't have any I called Elizabeth who I thought was living in Asheville, North Carolina to see if there was any snow in the mountains. Unbeknownst to me she was not in Asheville, but working in the middle east, which once you hear her story won't surprise you at all, and it didn't me. She said she would be coming in town for the holidays to which I responded how much I would love to get together on my front porch and talk story, because she got a good one to tell. Elizabeth is a product of Atlantic Beach, Florida and we went to high school together, but became friends at the legendary 90s era creative gathering on the riverwalk in downtown Jacksonville called Vaudeville. It was a collection of artists, performers, poets and all around wonderful and interesting people who would gather once a month by the river to share stories and entertain each other. This is before Art Walk and One Spark and the Jaguars at the Riverside Arts Market and CoRK and all the wonderful things our city had to offer. This was when Einstein's at the beach and the Milk Bar in town were the city's cultural pillars for us youngsters.
After high school Elizabeth moved to Germany and England to get her schooling before becoming a university professor here in Jacksonville, then New York, Asheville and elsewhere. She's traveled all over the world as an economist working on development projects, and it's from this we got into talking about community and its importance in societies large and small. Elizabeth is a north Floridian who moved away and is now out in the world doing great things, repping the 904 and making us proud..
Many thanks to Caroline Pond and her band Snake Oil Medicine Show for letting us use their music on the show. They are from North Carolina and will be playing the French Broad River Festival on May 1-3 in Hot Springs, NC.

, after which she moved to Germany to get her schooling.
Jan 17, 202001:36:52
Dylan Van Pelt- Ramblin' Around
Jan 05, 202001:38:32
Sunni Myers- Gogh Create
Dec 28, 201901:08:56
Tal Hazlehurst of FishBird Surfboards- The Noble Pursuit of Surfing
Dec 17, 201901:18:49
Tiffany Oliser of Jax Surf & Paddle- Sharing the Stoke

Tiffany Oliser of Jax Surf & Paddle- Sharing the Stoke

It was great to talk story with Tiffany about life, surfing and the building of her company. What really resonated with me is her love of surfing and how important it is to share that stoke with others. Surfing is magic, and medicine, and I appreciate all she does to build community and share that with others. It truly does make the world a better place. Introducing people to surfing is important, because even if they don't become surfers you can't helped but be changed for the better by spending time out in the ocean and the natural world. You can find out more about what she does at Jax Surf & Paddle by clicking here or go visit the shop on Atlantic Blvd in Neptune Beach, just a couple blocks off the ocean. Thanks to Nicholas Edward Williams providing sounds for the show. He makes such good music which you can find here. I highly recommend buying his album and going to see him in concert. If you live in north Florida you should see him, or anybody really, at Blue Jay Listening Room in south Jax Beach. Cara, the owner, has created a wonder musical experience there. She has excellent taste in music so you don't even have to worry about who is playing, just go and treat yourself to a fantastic evening of music. 

Dec 07, 201958:27
Amanda Holloway- Create Anyway

Amanda Holloway- Create Anyway

So thankful and excited to have the lovely and talented Amanda Holloway on the show. She is one of the most creative people I know, producing across a wide range of platforms and activities. I love how she not only creates, but teaches what she is passionate about, as a middle school art teacher (check out here website here) and a yoga teacher (she teaches at Alma Yoga in Jacksonville Beach). Thank you Amanda for pushing the knowledge forward and sharing what you love with the world. It's important. You can find her on Instagram at @createanyway, and next week Thursday December 5th at the Atlantic Beach Artisan's Faire which will be at 5-9pm at the Adele Grange Cultural Center (and I'll be there too:)
Thanks again to Dread Clampitt for letting me use their music on the show. They are super talented and incredibly nice. You should go to the Suwannee Roots Revival and Suwannee Spring Reunion festivals out at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park as they are usually in the lineup of wonderful musicians those festivals feature. Take you family and/ or go with some friends you will not be disappointed.
Nov 29, 201901:12:19
Scott Whatley- Artist, Dad, Surfer

Scott Whatley- Artist, Dad, Surfer

Scott Whatley is many things: a dad, artist, surfer and musician. Recently we sat down on his back porch to talk about his journey and path to accepting and embracing who he is (a talented and inspired creative) and the importance of cultivating a good community in which to live. I appreciate Scott for sharing his story, and next time you are looking for some quality design, video or content production click here to visit Scott's website or find him on Instagram at @scottwhatleycreative. And if you are running in the Donna marathon this year and come across a drummer throwing down some sweet beats on 1rst Street in Neptune, that would be the talented Mr. Whatley (and me on guitar:)

Over-the-Counter Culture  is created and produced by Jonathan Lynn. Visit duttonisland.com for more info on this and other projects, and also kick over to look around on Instagram @duttonisland & @mrlynnprints

Thanks for stopping by, and have a fantastic day,

JLynn

Nov 22, 201901:00:23
Eddie Pitts of 911 Surf Report

Eddie Pitts of 911 Surf Report

Super excited to have Eddie Pitts on the show today. Eddie is a long time North Florida surfer who has traveled the world and worked through a few careers while riding countless waves, which gives him more than a few stories to tell. He is the man behind the popular surf report 911surfreport.com  which provides beautiful photographs of the surf and surfers at Hanna Park in Jacksonville, Florida on the daily. He's also a musician, family man and pretty much the nicest guy in the world. I thoroughly enjoyed talking story with him on my front porch.

Special; thanks to the excellent band Dread Clampitt for letting me use their tunes on the show. They're out of the Florida panhandle and are fantastic songwriters and top shelf musicians. Most importantly, they are super kind and generous people. If you get the chance to get out to the Suwannee Roots Revival or Suwannee Spring Reunion festivals out at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park the fellas from Dread are often on the bill and that is a show not to be missed.   

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the show. Please subscribe, rate and comment on your favorite platform, and check out the rest of my work at duttonisland.com or @mrlynnprints on Instagram

Have a fantastic day,

Jon Lynn

Nov 15, 201901:02:24
Ryann Tillman- From Tennessee to NYC to India

Ryann Tillman- From Tennessee to NYC to India

Ryann is one of my favorite yoga teachers due to her knowledge, skills and patience to answer my many questions. She teaches at Bella Vida Yoga, Sawgrass Country Club, and internationally with Lotus Retreats. We sat on the front porch on a cool November evening in northeast Florida and talked about life and yoga, volleyball and personal growth. If you're looking for a good teacher in Jacksonville Beach or thinking about a yoga retreat abroad, look her up.

Nov 07, 201901:07:13
Kristen Huth & Inna Bell- Best Friends and Style Bandits

Kristen Huth & Inna Bell- Best Friends and Style Bandits

These wonderful people are besties and the subjects of a couple of my recent prints. I got to know Kristen as one of my yoga teachers in Atlantic Beach, FL who changed my life by suggesting that I do a couple sun salutations and a few minutes of meditation when I first wake up in the morning. Funny how a small suggestion can have such a big impact on life:) Well, it did, and partially as a thank you, and partially as a way to highlight role models for my daughters, I decided to make a print of Kristen enjoying our favorite pastime of surfing. i asked her if she had any other friends who would be a good subject for a print, and she recommended her fellow style bandit and good buddy Inna Bell. I have long wanted to couple my prints with a corresponding  recorded conversation, and these two seemed the perfect subjects. So, in mid October we al met with friends, kids and dogs to have a chat. Aside from Inna and Kristen, also on this episode you'll hear talented textile artist, and all around good human, Clair Devoe. If you like please subscribe to the show and feel free to check out all the goings on with Inna (@innabell_realtor), Kristen (kristen_huth), Claire (devoeofficial) and myself (@mrlynnprints & @duttonisland) on Instagram. Also of note, I'm publishing a book soon called Fish & Bird that I am super pumped about. We're launching a Kickstarter to fund the printing and I'm over the moon about the whole experience. Stay tuned for more details....



Oct 31, 201948:18
Greetings and an Introduction From Your Host- Jon Lynn

Greetings and an Introduction From Your Host- Jon Lynn

Hey there, greetings and welcome to Over-the-Counter Culture! This introduction does what the title suggests, which is to describe what the show is about, why it was created, and tell a little bit about myself, Jonathan Lynn. Please subscribe on your favorite platform, leave comments, suggestions or a rating, and follow along on Instagram at my personal page @mrlynnprints or my creative space @duttonisland. 

Oct 30, 201912:38