In this Spin Off episode, John and Erik look back on the month-long Helmet Up! fundraiser and announce the final total raised to help put helmets on heads. They also preview The Mascot Theory's upcoming music video for "Still Here," sharing the story behind the song and some behind-the-scenes details about the video before its release.

Heartfelt thanks to the fine folks at Culver's for being the presenting sponsor for Helmet Up!

Check out Wheels For Winners: https://wheelsforwinners.org/

The Mascot Theory's new "Still Here" music video drops on June 10, 2026 at https://themascottheory.com/

After a serious bike crash left One Off cohost John Urban unconscious on the path, a passing cyclist named Nick stopped to help and may have saved his life. In this episode, John meets Nick for the first time and revisits the day that changed everything.

Nick Vitale's Polishing Turds podcast - youtube.com/@polishing_turds

Helmet Up! Presenting Sponsor: Culver's

In this first Spin Off episode, Erik answers John's Episode 03 challenge to create a full song out of the podcast's intro music. Listen to “AM Static” unveiled in its entirety for the first time. They also tease episode 05 of the One Off, dropping May 5th 2026. It's Helmet Up, a month-long fundraiser to purchase bike helmets for families that might not be able to afford them.

Check out Erik's band, The Mascot Theory, to hear more of his songs: themascottheory.com

A lifetime of doing what you love, blank pages filling up with words, and the overwhelming joy when, finally, the call comes from a large publishing house: “Hi, John. We’d like to publish your novel.” On this episode, author John McDermott reflects on the inner drive that kept him writing for decades, withstanding rejection when it would have been easier to quit, and publishing his first novel at the youthful age of 60.  Featured nonprofit: writersleague.org

The Last Spirits of Manhattan novel is available wherever you buy books, and might we recommend: bookshop.org/p/books/the-last-spirits-of-manhattan-a-novel-john-a-mcdermott/df58a5ab18283aa3

A Wisconsin kid with a guitar, a restless spirit, and a sound rooted in blues and grit — Chris Vos turned a leap of faith into a Grammy-nominated band. In this episode, he opens up about trusting instinct over industry formulas, the grind behind the glow of success, and why the Midwest imprint never really leaves you — no matter how far the tour bus rolls.  Featured nonprofit: holtonsheroes.org

Give It Back To You deluxe expanded reissue album out now: therecordcompany.net

We sit down with world-renowned neuroscientist Richard J. Davidson to talk about why meditation doesn’t have to be complicated to make a real difference — and why flourishing isn’t some far-off idea, but something we’re all capable of, right where we are.  Featured nonprofits: humin.org / tergar.org

Born To Flourish book: www.simonandschuster.com/books/Born-to-Flourish/Richard-J-Davidson/9781668066232

You know what the world absolutely does not need now? Another podcast. It's The One Off Podcast with John Urban and Erik Kjelland. Presented by Big Dreamers United.

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