In this episode, I sit down with myself—solo again—checking in from Tallinn, Estonia. I share thoughts on growing up, parenting, and why competition might be one of the best teachers. I start by reflecting on a birthday message from friends and how Little League Baseball shaped the way I think about determination, toughness and the
Tales from the Dugout: Life Inside Professional Baseball with Chase Lambin
Guests are way back. In this episode, I sit down with my best—Chase Lambin is a former professional baseball player who spent 15 years chasing the Big League dream, and now coaches in the Texas Rangers organization. Chase gives us an inside peak at life in professional baseball, including stories I’ve never heard before. His
Candid Camera, Freakonomics, Grab ‘Em By the Pu$$y
In this 17th solo episode, I talk about a beautiful mindset. And it’s all mindset. A cheerful disposition and a grateful attitude, that can change everything, regardless of your circumstances. Everyone experiences pain, whether physical or emotional/psychological. Knowing this makes envy disappear. Jealousy goes poof! I also talk about love and a connection to the
What Men Respect, Looks that Kill, Is He Gay or European?
In this 15th solo episode, I break down the Trump-Zelensky Oval Office meeting—another masterful display of negotiating we wouldn’t normally be privy to. I see if I can explain what a lot of people missed. For example, why respect between men is so important you might want to wear a suit to the most important
SNL 50th Anniversary, Did OJ Do It? Fooled by Randomness
In this 14th consecutive solo episode, I start with the “SNL 50th Anniversary Special.” They rolled out classic skits that “didn’t age well,” according to Tom Hanks. But let’s be real—those were the best skits of all-time—back when Saturday Night Live was funny and we could make fun of each other. Then “wokeism” turned every
Symbolism > Status Symbols
I’m not into status symbols. But I do like symbolism. Especially the sort of symbols others won’t “get,” but mean something to you. For example, I used to have three humanoids prominently displayed in my living room. I’ll explain. As a 31-year old bachelor, all I knew about decorating was that things on the wall
We in Here Talking About Practice (The Rise of AI)
“I am standing here beside myself” is what Ben Jabituya (played by Fisher Stevens) said in the 1986 classic movie, Short Circuit. Stevens played an Indian engineer who was looking at a robot, “Number 5,” when he said it. I was 7 years old watching the movie, and remember thinking What the hell does that
Thailand Ladyboys, The Tupac Effect, ESPN’s Ryan Clark
In this 8th solo episode, I talk about a few topics surrounding former NFL star Ryan Clark, including how the media spun his Westbank upbringing into a rags-to-riches story. As someone who grew up around him, I knew better. My brother ran into Clark at the airport, and they started chatting about the epic basketball
The Spoils of War at Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest
In 1945, near the end of World War II, there were two prizes yet to be captured by Allied Forces. One was Berlin, controlled almost entirely by the Soviet Union; the other was Berchtesgaden, home to Adolf Hitler’s famous mountain lodge, Eagle’s Nest. Many of Hitler’s plans to take over the world were made in
Donald Trump, World War II & Time You Can’t Get Back with Jürgen in Nuremburg, Germany
My guest on the podcast is my good friend of 25 years from Nuremburg, Germany. Jürgen works as a commercial manager at a major German company. He also invests in real estate, managing all 9 properties himself. Jurgen shares insight on German immigration, politics, and perceptions of Donald Trump. We also talk about how we met, if America