One Thousand Gurus Podcast

About One Thousand Gurus Podcast

Everyone has a compelling story to tell with insights we can all be inspired by. J.R. Yonocruz is a software project manager, self-improvement blogger, relationship coach, dancer, stand-up comedian, and serial hobbyist with a passion for learning. He interviews unique guests from various fields to distill the strategies, habits, and mindsets we can use in our own lives. Each “guru” has a chance to give the audience a peek into a new world. All links & socials https://bio.site/onethousandgurus

Publisher

J.R. Yonocruz

Category

business · education · leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Aug 2024

Latest episode

19 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

103 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Oct 2026

   #102: Deyo Forteza - Rediscovering Artistic Passion, Building Discipline with Calisthenics, and Embracing Community in the Acting World

   Reconnecting with Deyo Forteza: Kaba Modern Memories, Authentic Artistry, and the Ring Muscle-Up Journey Host J.R. Yonocruz reconnects with Deyo Forteza—actor, filmmaker, and sound mixer/boom operator—to reflect on their Kaba Modern years and the dance lessons and work ethic that shaped them. They talk about rediscovering joy in music and dancing sober for self-expression, plus how community and collaboration influence creative careers. Deyo shares his fitness focus, including an eight-to-nin...

2. 

   12 Oct 2026

   #101: Andrew Simbol - Kaizen, Kintsugi, Moving Forward from Loss, and Balancing the Art and Science of Creativity

   Andrew Simbol on Kaizen, Kintsugi, and Reclaiming Joy Through Dance, Music, and Community Host J.R. Yonocruz reconnects with Andrew Simbol—former Culture Shock LA/KM Legacy dancer turned senior digital marketing leader and musician with Second Wave. Simbol shares his dance origin story, his pivot from accounting to marketing, and how he grew into a senior leadership role balancing creative strategy with data and performance. They explore Kaizen (continuous improvement) and Kintsugi (repairin...

3. 

   5 Oct 2026

   #100 - Season 10 Recap - Favorite Takeaways from Episodes 91–99

   One Thousand Gurus Episode 100: Season 10 Recap — Lessons from Sleep, Storytelling, Leadership, and Commitment Host J.R. Yonocruz marks Episode 100 of One Thousand Gurus with a Season 10 recap and reflects on progress toward his 10-year/500-episode commitment. He revisits key lessons from episodes 91–99, including prioritizing sleep, letting friendships evolve naturally, and using storytelling to transform perspective and deepen cultural identity. The recap also highlights leadership through...

Who has been a guest on One Thousand Gurus Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Vanessa Barrios
• Hazier Rios
• Yerson Ochoa
• Clark H Fielding
• Murphy Pines

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

90,058

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 61 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

81

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

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