In this episode, I talk about the Netflix Roast of Kevin Hart, breaking down why it fell short compared to the Tom Brady roast. I talk about the weak dais, predictable height jokes, and underwhelming performances from guests like Lizzo and Draymond Green. Shane Gillis and Tony Hinchcliffe were good, but overall the roast was
Assassins, Soulmates, Ryan Holiday, Brain Reframing
I start this episode reflecting on the idea of soulmates and continue the discussion of Scott Adams’ book, Reframe Your Brain. I dive into how promises and compatibility shape relationships more than the elusive concept of a single soulmate, and how reframing fears, humor, and self-perception can enrich life. The conversation also touches on how
Arsenio Hall, Brain Reframes, SPLC
I start this episode exploring Scott Adams’ book Reframe Your Brain. I share highlights like transforming fear of embarrassment into a tool for learning, viewing problems as puzzles, and using positive reframes to handle mistakes and criticism. Adams also emphasizes stress management through environment, fitness, and focusing on what you can control. Then I talk
NASA, Opioids, Ibogaine, Polymarket
In this episode, I talk about the Texas Ibogaine initiative featured on the Joe Rogan Experience. I share my own history using opioids, including the life-saving impact Ibogaine had on me. Rick Perry and Brian Hubbard’s advocacy has Texas leading the charge and I’ve never been more proud to be a Texan. They’ve secured $100
Iran: How We Got Here
I start this episode talking about the escalating conflict with Iran and the potential fallout. Wars often ripple through geopolitics, markets, and everyday life. We’ll discuss all that. And how war is the sort of thing that forces you to reckon with how quickly the world can change. Then I reflect on the passing of
Mardi Gras, Mexican Cartels, Nazi Olympics
I start this episode with ‘funnies’ from the past week, then get into the Winter Olympics in Milan. How thrilling would it be to have a luge track nearby that you could use? Problem is there are only four of them in America. In this episode, I break down the differences between luge, skeleton, and
How to Fail, FBI Raid, Ilhan Omar, Greenland, Feminization of Institutions
This solo episode opens with a few recent travel stories. Then I share highlights from my favorite Scott Adams book: How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big. He shares ideas on stacking skill sets, systems over goals, using failure as feedback, and why usefulnenss, consistency, and energy management, are the most important
In Memory of Scott Adams
This episode is dedicated to Scott Adams. He had a huge impact on my thinking over the past several years. He taught his readers & listeners about psychology, persuasion, politics, technology, writing, “reframing your brain,” etc. His podcasting style shaped my own solo episodes. The cadence he used, the candor, his willingness to think out
2025 Market Recap, ICE in Minneapolis, Venezuelan Oil
I start this episode with money & investing, recapping 2025 market performance. market volatility, tariff & trade, diversification, inflation, housing, and consumer behavior. Hopefully, it’ll help us to think clearly about money in the year ahead. Then I get into what’s been unfolding in Venezuela and Minneapolis. I talk about the arrest of the Venezuelan
Useful Concepts for 2026
This solo episode starts with a celebration of the new year, 2026! I talk about time passing, aging, and the prospect of another year around the flaming hot ball in space. We’re taking stock of what still matters, where things are headed, and how perspectives shift as the calendar turns. I then walk through a
Your Money and Kids
This will likely be the last episode of 2025. I start with a car accident story, followed by another setback I had recently. Both incidents have me slowing down and reassessing how to navigate the day-to-day with limited mobility. It’s been a frustrating finale to ’25. But I’m hopeful 2026 is going to be lit