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DOCUMENTARY SERIES
2021 to PRESENT

15 EPISODES

​HOSTED BY Justus

FEATURING: Ken LaBarbera, Gary Lawrence, Paul Bonnell, The Neumayer family (Jerry, Kathleen, Tom, Kianna, Nicholas, Paisley & Ezekiel), Dave Schuman, Jon, Jose, Orion, Richard, Ryan, Steve, Shannon Fitzgerald, Thomas Shirley, Harmony Shirley, Israel Abundiz, the Villalobos family (Starry, Alex, Aiden & Ashton), Alex, Gabe, Nicole Richards & Erik Friederich

Every episode is a new experience as Justus is invited to see new perspectives in the lives of others. With each new person, he has wildly different conversations; some of which would be censored by mainstream media. Through these taboo topics, Justus learns things that would have otherwise been lost to history.

KEN LABARBERA: THE MUSICAL MECHANIC

RELEASED OCTOBER 27, 2024
HOSTED BY JUSTUS

FEATURING
 KEN LABARBERA, GARY LAWRENCE & PAUL BONNELL
EPISODE #015
RUNTIME 36 MINUTES, 26 SECONDS

Ken LaBarbera is a mechanic local to Boundary County, Idaho who has developed a friendly, reliable reputation in the community through both his mechanical services and his time spent as a musician. He often performs live for local audiences and showcases this skill by supplying an original soundtrack for this episode. Plus, he invited his friends Gary Lawrence & Paul Bonnell for an exclusive performance of his originally written song "Suspicious Package".

PLANNING & ZONING VS. THE NEUMAYERS

RELEASED MAY 26, 2024
HOSTED BY JUSTUS

FEATURING THE NEUMAYER FAMILY (JERRY, KATHLEEN, TOM, KIANNA, NICHOLAS, PAISLEY & EZEKIEL) & DAVE SCHUMAN
EPISODE #014
RUNTIME  47 MINUTES, 4 SECONDS

After receiving daily $1,000 fines from Boundary County Planning & Zoning, Jerry & Kathleen Neumayer agreed to do an interview when over 30 locals congregated in their defense. Their son, Tom, and his wife, Kianna, continued in their own interviews explaining with more detail why Jerry's property isn't a junk yard and why they believe their constitutional rights have been violated. 

DAVE SCHUMAN: SHERIFF FOR THE PEOPLE

RELEASED MAY 6, 2024
HOSTED BY JUSTUS

FEATURING
 DAVE SCHUMAN
EPISODE #013
RUNTIME 38 MINUTES, 47 SECONDS

After reaching out to all three candidates running for the office of Boundary County Sheriff in 2024, Dave Schuman was the only candidate to accept Justus' invitation onto Interesting People. Unabashedly, he answered every question without hesitation including concerning an investigation into his candidacy.

COLLECTOR TOOK OFF CLOTHES

RELEASED APRIL 28, 2024
HOSTED BY JUSTUS

FEATURING ERIK FRIEDERICH
EPISODE #012
RUNTIME  24 MINUTES, 27 SECONDS

After exploring Erik's extensive collection, Justus interviews Mr. Friederich in hopes of understanding more about his artistic process. With decades of experience in makeup & special effects, Erik boasts a wide collection and demonstrates a wealth of knowledge. From making his own masks to modeling nude for an art class, Erik is by far one of the most interesting people to ever appear on this series.

WHAT IT'S LIKE MAKING JEWELRY 

RELEASED AUGUST 24, 2023
HOSTED BY JUSTUS

FEATURING
 HARMONY SHIRLEY
EPISODE #011
RUNTIME 11 MINUTES, 52 SECONDS

After filming this over a year in advance, Justus' finally released this interview on Harmony's 16th birthday as a surprise gift to promote her amazing work as both a painter and craft/jewelry maker. Not only that, but she shares some of her thoughts & opinions about being a teenager growing up in the modern world.

WHAT IT'S LIKE LIVING OUT OF A VAN

RELEASED MAY 12, 2022
HOSTED BY JUSTUS

FEATURING NICOLE RICHARDS
EPISODE #010
RUNTIME  14 MINUTES, 8 SECONDS

After traveling much of the United States of America, Nicole Richards met Justus during his time in Florida. Together, they collaborated for an interview where Nicole talked about her time living out of her van in cities, deserts & even the infamous Slab City. She also shares her opinions concerning the pros and cons of her lifestyle and the inherit dangers it may or may not have.

BUS DRIVER SAVES STUDENT FROM BEING HIT BY CHICAGO COP

RELEASED APRIL 2022
HOSTED BY JUSTUS

FEATURING
 THOMAS SHIRLEY
EPISODE #009
RUNTIME 15 MINUTES, 59 SECONDS

In a change of pace, Justus interviews his dad Thomas Shirley who was a counselor for many years. He also had experience driving a bus for a Christian school. During this time, he saved a student from being hit by a Chicago police officer performing an illegal pass. This is very special episode to Justus which he hopes to follow up with a sequel interview.

THESE HOUSES ARE TOTALLY FLOODED

RELEASED  APRIL 2, 2022
HOSTED BY JUSTUS

FEATURING ISRAEL ABUNDIZ
EPISODE #008
RUNTIME  5 MINUTES, 20 SECONDS

In his third & final appearance on Interesting People, Israel takes Justus kayaking in Southport, Florida to explore abandoned flooded houses sporting ruined various lost things such as a swimming pool, pool table, garden tools, rocking chairs, deep freezer, a ceiling fan & so much more! Follow along as Justus literally kayaks both up to the roof of a home, and underneath the roof of a home.

JUSTUS NEARLY BURNS OFF OWN FACE

RELEASED MARCH 26, 2022
HOSTED BY JUSTUS

FEATURING
 THE VILLALOBOS FAMILY (STARRY, ALEX, AIDEN & ASHTON) & ISRAEL ABUNDIZ
EPISODE #007
RUNTIME 14 MINUTES, 21 SECONDS

After being given some free firewood, Justus donates it to the Villalobos family in support of a fun bonfire! Before lighting it, though, Justus colors with the kids, plays with the family dog, and interviews Alex & Israel as burgers are made. Only after this does he nearly incinerate his own flesh.

WHAT IT'S LIKE TO GET A TATTOO

RELEASED MARCH 14, 2022
HOSTED BY JUSTUS

FEATURING ISRAEL ABUNDIZ, ALEX, GABE & SKINDRED SPIRITS TATTOO
EPISODE #006
RUNTIME  14 MINUTES, 8 SECONDS

Wanting to get a tattoo of the Virgin Mary, Israel Abundiz invites Justus along with his camera to document the process. With the help of Alex & Gabe from Skindred Spirits Tattoo in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, Israel gets his tattoo and Justus learns what it's like to get a tattoo without having to get one himself.

REACTING TO VR FOR THE FIRST TIME

RELEASED FEBRUARY 21, 2022
HOSTED BY JUSTUS

FEATURING
 SHANNON FITZGERALD
EPISODE #005
RUNTIME 9 MINUTES, 30 SECONDS

Shannon had never tried VR before in his life until his appearance on "Interesting People". With the help of Clayfield Productions, he was able to experience what this was like; trying out several virtual reality games including a roller coaster.

JUSTUS GETS HIGH IN COLORADO

RELEASED JANUARY 23, 2022
HOSTED BY JUSTUS

FEATURING ORION
EPISODE #004
RUNTIME  4 MINUTES, 54 SECONDS

Justus takes a vacation in Colorado where he meets Orion who shows him around the local area. Being on vacation and being in a state where marijuana is legal, Justus utilizes this opportunity to have a conversation concerning the topic considering its social taboo.

HE WENT TO A GAS STATION WITH $2 & THIS HAPPENED!

RELEASED JANUARY 9, 2022
HOSTED BY JUSTUS

FEATURING
 RICHARD, RYAN & STEVE
EPISODE #003
RUNTIME 10 MINUTES, 38 SECONDS

In an unexpected series of interviews, Justus walks around Panama City, Florida hearing stories from hurricane survivors, nightclub managers & locals with very big hearts!

FISH TANK DRUM SET

RELEASED MARCH 7, 2021
HOSTED BY JUSTUS

FEATURING JOSE & BLUES ANGEL MUSIC
EPISODE #002
RUNTIME  4 MINUTES, 6 SECONDS

This fish tank drum set became a semi-famous attraction in Florida after being featured on television. Before even knowing this, Justus wanted to include it in his newly-developing series "Interesting People", but after learning this, realized why he had to include it in the series that much more.

TOW TRUCK DRIVER GIVE BEST LIFE ADVICE

RELEASED JANUARY 25, 2021
HOSTED BY JUSTUS

FEATURING
 JON
EPISODE #001
RUNTIME 7 MINUTES, 30 SECONDS

In the pilot episode of "Interesting People", Justus interviews his tow truck driver, Jon, after his van breaks down. Utilizing this as an opportunity, Justus interviews his Jon on his thoughts concerning money & the state of the world today. In the process, he gives some very deep and profound answers.

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