Episode 97: Jason Zone Fisher

Episode 97: Jason Zone Fisher

Author: Mike Schibel, Travel With Meaning December 5, 2022 Duration: 45:56

Episode 97 features a conversation with TV host Jason Zone Fisher. A  passionate traveler who turned his love for sports, curiosity for adventure, and why not mentality into a thriving on-camera career.  

After winning a dream opportunity with Gillette traveling to major sporting events and experiences with his best friend, Jason knew anything was possible.  Jason shared one of his most meaningful travel moments happened while on the road, with another major brand, Butterfinger .  He had two days off in Kansas City. After sampling dozens of BBQ restaurants on day one Jason decided to drive 7 hrs to the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City on day 2.  What happened next is a travel story that drastically changed the course of Jason's life and career.  Listen to the full podcast to hear the story or click here to watch the Youtube video. 

 

About Jason Zone Fisher:  a versatile host and producer, with unique expertise in sports, travel, food, game shows, and branded entertainment. He has hosted and produced shows for Travel Channel, Big Ten Network, CNBC, Nickelodeon, Bravo, USA Network, Food Network and has become one of the go-to hosts for the NBA. Jason currently hosts a popular podcast with former NBA All-Star Baron Davis, and is a regular on the NBA's App, Twitch channel and social accounts - reporting from all major events - from Draft to Summer League, All-Star Weekend through the Finals and more. He is touring the nation as an emcee for ProCamps with various major college basketball programs and NBA athletes. He's served as a sideline reporter for the World Armwrestling League (yes, that's a thing!) on B/R Live and the Alliance of American Football on NFL Network. He has served as host and spokesman for numerous brands including Express, Gillette, Butterfinger, Skype, Esurance, Nerf, Evian, Mastercard, Kingsford, Jack Links, MaximBet, Homage and Pizza Hut - where represented the brand as the "Pizza Hut All-American" at every NCAA Championship in every sport.  Jason is a proud graduate of the Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University, and a lifelong Cleveland sports fan.  Known for his high-energy, Jason tried sleeping once, but decided that wasn't for him!


Mike Schibel sits down with a fascinating array of guests on Travel With Meaning, but the destination is rarely the main point. Instead, this podcast explores the profound personal shifts that happen when we step outside our familiar surroundings. Each conversation delves into a specific journey-whether it’s a life-altering pilgrimage, a chaotic business trip that sparked a new idea, or a simple vacation that unexpectedly clarified a career path. You’ll hear from artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, and seasoned travel experts, but the focus remains on the transformative moment, the insight gained, or the connection made that reverberated long after the suitcase was put away. Schibel, founder of Travel With Meaning, guides these discussions with a genuine curiosity, allowing his guests to unpack not just their itineraries but the emotional and professional baggage they carried with them. The stories reveal how travel acts as a catalyst, reshaping identities, forging unexpected creative directions, and offering a new lens on one’s place in the world. Listening feels like being part of an intimate, thoughtful dialogue where the map of a life is redrawn by the roads taken. This isn't about recommendations or tips; it's about the lasting imprint of a place on a person. The podcast consistently uncovers how the world, in all its diverse complexity, has a way of teaching us exactly what we need to learn, often when we least expect it.
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