Today I sit with Jon Jones. We talk about how he became a Firefighter in the USA Air Force and life in South of USA. Also his experience living in southern Germany in a small village

We also talk about world views. And differences between black culture in America and Germany.

Timestamps
(1:37) Personal Branding
(3:00) Moving to and Living in Germany During Covid
(4:20) First Time Being Stationed Outside USA
(5:40) Life in Tennessee
(6:37) Reason for Joining Military
(7:41) Experience of First Coming to Germany
(11:16) Tennessee License with a Durag On
(12:31) Learning German Language and Culture
(16:59) Being an Air Force Firefighter
(21:47) Opposing Views While in the Military
(27:04) Race Differences in the Military
(29:47) Racism in the Military
(33:31) Life Being in 30s
(37:43) Being the “First Race” for Someone
(44:37) First German Stare Experience
(51:20) Dealing with Black Stereotypes
(57:38) Interviewing Black People in Germany
(1:01:08) Doing Comedy in Germany
(1:03:51) Advice to Younger Self
(1:06:04) Where You Can Find Jon Jones

Jon's Socials
Instagram | TikTok

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Third Culture Talk Podcast is about people living in different cultures. Different than the culture they are from. Culture meaning, way of life, culture a person raised in, or place of birth. Guests ranges from third culture kids, artists, to comedians, to everyday people. We all are living in changing cultures and have a story to tell

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Music: "Chill Day" by Lakey Inspired