Skip to main content
The John Lyon Podcast

The John Lyon Podcast

By The John Lyon Podcast

Tune in to my podcast where I discuss different topics while chilling with friends. Topics ranging from pop culture, current events, movies, music, video games, etc. We share our opinions and perspectives with some comedy. I also have a series of episodes where I interview individuals and ask them "What it's like to be....?" (WILTB) These episodes give me the chance to talk to people from all walks of life. Enjoy!
Listen on SpotifySend voice message
Available on
Apple Podcasts Logo
Castbox Logo
Overcast Logo
Pocket Casts Logo
RadioPublic Logo
Spotify Logo
Report content on Spotify
Currently playing episode

IT: Chapter Two Movie Review (Ep. 75) 9-8-19

The John Lyon PodcastSep 09, 2019

00:00
57:01
I'm Supposed to be at Disneyland Right Now (Ep. 81) 4-28-20

I'm Supposed to be at Disneyland Right Now (Ep. 81) 4-28-20

Tune in for the first episode of 2020! We discuss why we're not at Disneyland right now and what we feel the perfect Disneyland trip is, plus an update on the podcast and why our lives have been crazy the last few months. Enjoy!

Apr 29, 202001:05:28
(#13) WILTB - Growing Up On a Reservation (Ep. 80) 12-11-19

(#13) WILTB - Growing Up On a Reservation (Ep. 80) 12-11-19

Tune in as I interview my friend on what it was like growing up on a Indian Reservation in Arizona. Enjoy!

Dec 13, 201901:18:40
Utah Congestion (Ep. 79) 11-14-19

Utah Congestion (Ep. 79) 11-14-19

Tune in for our episode talking about living in Utah and how full Utah county in particular is getting. Is there a solution to make it not so bad? all that and more on this new episode. Enjoy!

Nov 15, 201901:19:02
(#12) WILTB - Stay at Home Mom (Ep. 78) 10-29-19

(#12) WILTB - Stay at Home Mom (Ep. 78) 10-29-19

Tune in as we discuss what it's like to be a stay at home mom. What does it intail, why do some woman choose this path and why is it looked down upon now a days? Enjoy!

Nov 01, 201901:30:56
Lyon's Den (Ep. 77) 10-10-19

Lyon's Den (Ep. 77) 10-10-19

Tune in for another random episode with my brother's and I. Un-official Joker review, poop and toilets are just the few of things we talk about. Enjoy!

Oct 14, 201901:20:16
(#11) WILTB - A Baker (Ep. 76) 9-12-19

(#11) WILTB - A Baker (Ep. 76) 9-12-19

Tune in as I interview a baker who also runs the business out of her home.  We discuss how she got started and why she chose to bake cakes for a living. She gives me some insight on the work/life balance of baking cakes and running a business out of her home along with raising her four kids. Another topic we touch on is what it's like having a big following on instagram and how she manages that so it doesnt leak into her personal life. Enjoy! 

Sep 16, 201901:10:15
IT: Chapter Two Movie Review (Ep. 75) 9-8-19

IT: Chapter Two Movie Review (Ep. 75) 9-8-19

Tune in for our movie review of IT: Chapter Two. Enjoy!

Sep 09, 201957:01
Sequels, Remakes, and Cash Grabs (Ep. 74) 8-22-19

Sequels, Remakes, and Cash Grabs (Ep. 74) 8-22-19

Tune in for our discussion on why Hollywood can't think of any new ideas, more specifically Disney. Enjoy!

Aug 26, 201901:22:11
(#10) WILTB - Homeschooled (Ep. 73) 7-24-19

(#10) WILTB - Homeschooled (Ep. 73) 7-24-19

Tune in for a discussion on what it was like to be homeschooled from three different perspectives. Enjoy!

Jul 29, 201901:24:40
Depression and Anxiety (Ep. 72) 7-17-19

Depression and Anxiety (Ep. 72) 7-17-19

Tune in for my discussion with someone who has depression and anxiety. We discuss how he recognized he had depresion and anxiety and how he used to run away from them. He goes in depth about how he is now grateful for them and what he does to cope with depression and anxiety each and every day. Enjoy! 

Jul 19, 201901:25:15
(#9) WILTB- Chemical Weapon Demilitarization Team (Ep. 71) 7-3-19

(#9) WILTB- Chemical Weapon Demilitarization Team (Ep. 71) 7-3-19

Tune in as I interview one of my old Scout leaders about his time in the military and later in his life on a chemical weapon demilitarization team. We disucss how that job came to be and the things he learned from that job. We also discuss his experiences closing down military bases in the Middle East. Enjoy!

Jul 08, 201901:37:53
Lyon Bros. Hangout (Ep. 70) 6-20-19

Lyon Bros. Hangout (Ep. 70) 6-20-19

Ever wonder what it's like to hangout with my brother's and I? Just listen to this episode and you'll find out haha Enjoy!

Jun 25, 201901:23:28
Fast Food (Ep. 69) 5-29-19

Fast Food (Ep. 69) 5-29-19

Tune in as we discuss fast food, why we love it and why it was a hassle to serve it sometimes at our jobs growing up. Enjoy!

Jun 03, 201901:25:43
The Dear Hunter Album Review / Passion for Music (Ep. 68) 5-26-19

The Dear Hunter Album Review / Passion for Music (Ep. 68) 5-26-19

Tune in as my buddy and I discuss music heavily and also get the guest's opinion of one of the albums of my favorite band, The Dear Hunter. Enjoy!

May 28, 201901:39:60
(#8) WILTB - Sailing Around the World (Ep. 67) 5-9-19

(#8) WILTB - Sailing Around the World (Ep. 67) 5-9-19

Tune in for an interview of what it was like to sail across the ocean in a yacht. We disucss what it was like growing up in South Africa, why the need to get out of there, sailing across the world and what expereinces that brought to this individual. Enjoy!
May 10, 201901:08:57
Was a 4 Year Degree Worth it? (Ep. 66) 4-17-19

Was a 4 Year Degree Worth it? (Ep. 66) 4-17-19

Tune in as my old classmate and I discuss what's been going on with our lives and careers since we graduated in 2017. We also discuss the cost of going to college and alternate routes besides four year universities. Enjoy! 

Apr 18, 201901:14:22
(#7) WILTB - Air Traffic Control Specialist (Ep. 65) 3-28-19

(#7) WILTB - Air Traffic Control Specialist (Ep. 65) 3-28-19

Tune in for a interview on what it's like to be an air traffic control specialist. We discuss how to get into the industry, what the job entails, and how their job is the most important to get you from airport to airport safely, but goes unnoticed by most people. Enjoy! 

Mar 29, 201901:30:05
Captain Marvel Review (Ep. 64) 3-9-19

Captain Marvel Review (Ep. 64) 3-9-19

Tune in for our movie review/poiler review of Captain Marvel. Enjoy! 

Mar 11, 201901:09:15
Media Ethics (Ep. 63) 3-6-19

Media Ethics (Ep. 63) 3-6-19

Tune in for a disscussion with my old teacher from school about media ethics. We talk about how jounalism has changed in the world of social media and how echo chambers are easier than ever to create, which is one factor that has lead to how polarizing media is right now. The question is asked, just becuase you can share media/news, should you? Enjoy! 

Mar 07, 201901:05:40
(#6) WILTB - Losing a Parent (Ep. 62) 2-28-19

(#6) WILTB - Losing a Parent (Ep. 62) 2-28-19

Tune in for a disscussion with my wife about what it's like to be someone who has lost a parent. We discuss my wife's relationship with her dad and what she went through losing him. She also disscusses things she has done over the years to cope with her loss. Enjoy!

Mar 01, 201901:16:11
Lawnmower Parenting (Ep. 61) 2-5-19

Lawnmower Parenting (Ep. 61) 2-5-19

Tune in for our discussion on Lawnmower parenting and the effects it has on children today. We also disscuss my friend's pathway to becoming a school psychologist. Enjoy! 

Feb 07, 201901:25:08
(#5) WILTB - Barber (Ep. 60) 1-16-19

(#5) WILTB - Barber (Ep. 60) 1-16-19

Tune in for a interview discussion on what it's like to be a barber on the #5 episode of the What it's Like to Be series. Enjoy!

Jan 17, 201901:02:21
Marry Poppins Returns Movie Review (Ep.59) 12-23-18

Marry Poppins Returns Movie Review (Ep.59) 12-23-18

Tune in for our movie review/spolier review of Marry Poppins Returns. Enjoy!

Dec 25, 201858:38
(#4) WILTB - Real Estate / House Flipper (Ep.58) 12-18-18

(#4) WILTB - Real Estate / House Flipper (Ep.58) 12-18-18

Tune in for our discussion with a real estate agent/house flipper on the #4 epiosde of the What it's Like to be series. Enjoy!
Dec 19, 201801:29:16
Christmas With a View (Ep. 57) 12-6-18

Christmas With a View (Ep. 57) 12-6-18

Tune in for our crazy review of a cheesy Netflix Christmas movie, "Christmas With a View"
Dec 07, 201801:55:03
Fantastic Beasts 2 Movie Review/Harry Potter Chat (Ep. 56) 11-15-18

Fantastic Beasts 2 Movie Review/Harry Potter Chat (Ep. 56) 11-15-18

Tune in for our movie review of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. We also discuss our relationship with the Harry potter books/films. Enjoy!
Nov 16, 201801:16:17
I Don't Listen to that Crap Anymore (Ep.55) 11-7-18

I Don't Listen to that Crap Anymore (Ep.55) 11-7-18

Tune in for a disucssion on why we can't listen to certain music/bands from when we were younger. We also discuss the pros and cons of sharing music with people. Enjoy!
Nov 08, 201801:29:32
(#3) WILTB - Fashion Stylist (Ep. 54) 10-18-18

(#3) WILTB - Fashion Stylist (Ep. 54) 10-18-18

Tune in for a discussion with a professional fashion stylist/consultant on the #3 of What it's Like to Be series. Enjoy!
Oct 23, 201801:07:56
(#2) WILTB - Police Officer / Spooky Stories (Ep. 53) 10-15-18

(#2) WILTB - Police Officer / Spooky Stories (Ep. 53) 10-15-18

Tune in for the second episode in the series What it's Like to Be a Police Officer. We also tell some of our own scary stories for the halloween season. Enjoy!
Oct 17, 201801:05:01
Social Information Processing (Ep. 52) 9-29-18

Social Information Processing (Ep. 52) 9-29-18

Tune in for our discussion on Social Information Processing as we complete a class assignemnt for two guests for one of their classes at Utah Valley University
Oct 02, 201853:28
(# 1) WILTB - Basketball Skill Enhancement Trainer (Ep.51) 9-13-18

(# 1) WILTB - Basketball Skill Enhancement Trainer (Ep.51) 9-13-18

Tune in for my discussion with a Basketball skill enhancement trainer. We go over his business, his passion for basketball, and all the expereinces and people he has met through this career. We also get his opinion on the Nike ad controversy and ponder the question, Are Esports a real sport? Enjoy!
Sep 17, 201801:10:18
Milestone! (Ep. 50) 9-5-18

Milestone! (Ep. 50) 9-5-18

Tune in for a milestone episode where my wife interviews me about the podcast and what it will be going forward. Enjoy!
Sep 06, 201848:07
Front Hole in Your Career Choices (Ep. 49) 8-21-18

Front Hole in Your Career Choices (Ep. 49) 8-21-18

Tune in for our discussion on finding a career that works for you and the preasure of providing for a family. Enjoy!
Aug 23, 201801:29:57
Kim Possible: Fallout Boy (Ep. 48) 7-31-18

Kim Possible: Fallout Boy (Ep. 48) 7-31-18

(I really don't like seeing that band's name in the title of the epsiode =/ haha) Tune in for our movie review of Mission Impossible: Fallout and our discussion on the cast of the Gaurdians of the Galaxy's letter in support of director James Gunn. Enjoy!
Aug 02, 201853:11
Chris Hardwick/Pet Peeve Talk (Ep. 47) 7-25-18

Chris Hardwick/Pet Peeve Talk (Ep. 47) 7-25-18

Tune in for our discussion on the situation of Chris Hardwick being re-instated to his shows. We also dicuss our individual pet peeves. Enjoy!
Jul 30, 201801:06:27
Ant-Man, The Wasp, and Cowboy Curtis (Ep. 46) 7-10-18

Ant-Man, The Wasp, and Cowboy Curtis (Ep. 46) 7-10-18

Tune in for our movie review/spoiler review of Ant-Man and The Wasp! We also dicuss our feelings towards the state of the Star Wars franchise and it's split fanbase. Enjoy!
Jul 12, 201801:26:59
Being in a Band - feat. The Grik (Ep. 45) 7-6-18

Being in a Band - feat. The Grik (Ep. 45) 7-6-18

Tune in for our discussion on what it's like growing up in a musically inclined family and eventually playing in a band. We also dicuss what it was like for our guest to leave that band so that he could focus on his prioities and what was more important in his life. Enjoy!
Jul 09, 201801:16:22
Societal Collapse (Ep. 44) 6-20-18

Societal Collapse (Ep. 44) 6-20-18

Tune in for our discussion on societal breakdowns/collapses. We discuss Carle C. Zimmerman's (1897-1983) research on the common themes and charateristics that an empire has before it falls. Enjoy!
Jun 21, 201801:10:40
I Want You to Draw Me Like One of Your French Girls (Ep. 43) 6-1-18

I Want You to Draw Me Like One of Your French Girls (Ep. 43) 6-1-18

Tune in for our discussion on my friend's career of being an artist. We discuss how he got into that career, what the schooling was like, and the difference between skill and talent. We also discuss seperating your passions/hobbies from your job. Enjoy!
Jun 04, 201801:11:56
What it's like being a Dad (Ep. 42) 5-21-18

What it's like being a Dad (Ep. 42) 5-21-18

Tune in for our discussion on what it's like to be a Dad. We discuss fears, frustrations, and the joys of fatherhood. We also discuss the realities vs the fiction of what it's like to raise kids. Enjoy!
May 23, 201801:11:24
What it's Like Dating as a Woman in 2018 (Ep. 41) 5-10-18

What it's Like Dating as a Woman in 2018 (Ep. 41) 5-10-18

Tune in for discussion on what it's like to date in 2018 as a woman. We discuss, dating apps, misconceptions about men and woman when it comes to dating adn much more. Enjoy!
May 15, 201801:22:00
Avengers: Infinity War - SPOILER Discussion (Ep. 40) 5-2-18

Avengers: Infinity War - SPOILER Discussion (Ep. 40) 5-2-18

Tune in for our SPOILER discussion of Avengers: Infinity War. Enjoy!
May 03, 201858:48
Avengers: Infinity War Movie Review (Ep. 39) 4-30-18

Avengers: Infinity War Movie Review (Ep. 39) 4-30-18

Tune in for our SPOILER FREE movie review of Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War. Enjoy!
May 01, 201838:02
Is Being Deaf a Disability? (Ep. 38) 4-25-18

Is Being Deaf a Disability? (Ep. 38) 4-25-18

Tune in for our discussion on A Quiet Place and Deaf culture. We discuss the split in the Deaf community about it being a disability or not from someone who is getting their major in Deaf studies and interpretation. Enjoy!
Apr 26, 201857:53
50 Shades of Quietness (Ep. 37) 4-11-18

50 Shades of Quietness (Ep. 37) 4-11-18

Tune in for our movie reviews for Ready Player One and A Quiet Place. Enjoy!
Apr 12, 201856:06
Nostalgia (Ep. 36) 3-28-18

Nostalgia (Ep. 36) 3-28-18

Tune in for our discussion on Nostalgia. What is it, how does it effect our perspective and opinions, and are there pros and cons to being nostalgic? Enjoy!
Mar 30, 201801:11:08
Tomb Raider Movie Review (Ep. 35) 3-20-18

Tomb Raider Movie Review (Ep. 35) 3-20-18

Tune in for our movie review of Tomb Raider. We also discuss some new updates to Disneyland
Mar 21, 201850:55
"Not a Drill" Podcast/Gun Control Talk (Ep. 33) 3-3-18

"Not a Drill" Podcast/Gun Control Talk (Ep. 33) 3-3-18

Tune in for our discussion where we go over why the guys from "Not a Drill" and myself wanted to start our podcasts, and how you can too. We also discuss the hot topic of gun control. Enjoy!
Mar 06, 201801:18:41
Black Panther Movie Review/Spoiler Review (Ep. 32) 2-19-18

Black Panther Movie Review/Spoiler Review (Ep. 32) 2-19-18

Tune in for our movie review/spoiler review of Marvel's Black Panther. Enjoy!
Feb 20, 201801:05:25
Can White People Go See Black Panther? (Ep. 31) 2-13-18

Can White People Go See Black Panther? (Ep. 31) 2-13-18

Tune in for our discussion on our hopes and fears for the upcoming Marvel movie, Black Panther. We also discuss if white epeople are allowed to go see/have an opinion on the movie. Enjoy!
Feb 14, 201839:52