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Mostly Me, Occasionally Wise is a real, relatable podcast about modern fatherhood, life lessons, and figuring it out as you go. Hosted by a work-from-home dad of three, this show blends humor, nostalgia, and honest conversations about parenting, relationships, and personal growth. From 80s movies and action heroes to real-life moments that hit a little deeper—this podcast is about learning, laughing, and becoming better along the way. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Available wherever you listen to podcasts.

Recent Episodes

Motivational Speeches, Bad Decisions & Touchdowns

I love football movies. The impossible comebacks. The ridiculous underdog stories. The motivational speeches that somehow make you believe you could walk onto an NFL field tomorrow. For Episode 30 of Mostly Me, Occasionally Wise, I’m talking about five of my favorite football movies — and there’s no ranking because apparently I’m not brave enough to start that fight. 🏈 The Replacements 🏈 Necessary Roughness 🏈 Remember the Titans 🏈 Little Giants 🏈 Brian’s Song Some are hilarious. Some are ...

23 MIN

Apparently, We Were Idiots: Lies Our Parents Told Us

Remember when we believed swallowing a watermelon seed meant you'd grow a watermelon in your stomach? Or that swimming after eating would send you straight to the emergency room? How about turning on the dome light in the car? Apparently, that was basically a federal offense! In this episode of Mostly Me, Occasionally Wise, we're looking back at the ridiculous things we were told as kids that we believed without question—including the classic warning that making a funny face could leave you s...

33 MIN

Wednesday with Uncle Rob

This week Brian sits down and talks with the amazing Uncle Rob. They talk about their favorite movie composers, movie soundtracks, and everything else. This is a fun; lighthearted interview filled with occasional wisdom. Send us Fan Mail Thanks for listening to Mostly Me, Occasionally Wise. If this episode meant something to you, take a second to follow the show, leave a rating, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. That’s how this podcast grows. Join the group on Fac...

31 MIN

I’m Officially the Old Guy Now

What happens when you suddenly realize you're officially the old guy? 😂 In Episode 27 of Mostly Me, Occasionally Wise, Brian takes a hilarious look at the warning signs of getting older—from getting excited when plans are canceled and having strong opinions about the thermostat to the growing list of things that somehow annoy him now. We also explore why maybe being the “old guy” isn't such a bad thing after all. Plus, Brian wants to hear from you: What was the moment you realized you were of...

36 MIN

Back to School: What I Miss, What Changed, and What I'd Tell My Younger Self

It's back-to-school season, and this week on Mostly Me, Occasionally Wise, we're heading back to the classroom—at least in our memories! Brian takes a nostalgic look at what he misses about school, from recess and lunch with friends to field trips, book fairs, school pictures, and those unforgettable first-day-of-school nerves. We'll also compare school then vs. school now, looking at how technology, smartphones, digital assignments, AI, and the way parents stay connected with schools have co...

35 MIN