Better Bad Ideas with Sean O'Brien

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Sean M. O'Brien sits down with the realest personalities on earth. First episode drops January 15th, 2025 and every Wednesday after that.

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November 26, 2025 NYC Teamsters Have Thoughts About Mamdani | Better Bad Ideas w/Sean O'Brien | Ep. 45
This week Sean is joined with Union leaders Tom Gesualdi and Kevin McCaffrey. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs.

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Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Tom Gesualdi and Kevin McCaffrey
01:41 - Where Are We With Organized Labor in New York City?
03:41 - What is the Concern Surrounding Mamdani?
07:00 - Defunding The Police
12:26 - Mamdani’s Position on Development of the City
23:47 - Keeping Trucks and Commercial Vehicles Out of New York City
28:57 - Democratic Party vs. Republican Party
44:13 - Chuck Schumer and the Government Shutdown
55:59 - Fears of A.I.
1:08:53 - What Does November of ‘28 Look Like?
01:11:41 - Who Would You Have Lunch With?

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1h 15min
November 19, 2025 Sean Takes On Your Questions! | Better Bad Ideas w/Sean O'Brien | Ep. 44
This week Sean answers your questions! Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs.
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Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:58 - Government Shutdown
08:18 - UPS Plane Crash
11:50 - Biggest Obstacle To Organizing The Next Generation of Workers?
14:21 - AI And Its Effect On Jobs
25:17 - Has Public Support For Strikes Increased?
30:49 - What’s Your Vision Of A Modern American Union?
38:35 - Elections In Unions
43:44 - Inward Facing Camera Issue
46:49 - Higher Education
49:22 - Would You Consider Running For Any Political Position?
50:02 - Who Has Been Your Biggest Influence In Your Life?
51:48 - More Rank And File On The Show
52:51 - Why Isn’t There A Rate Standard For Hourly Wage Workers In America?
54:57 - Amazon
57:09 - How Do People Who Grew Up In The City With Family Values Become Leftist Politicians?

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1h 3min
November 12, 2025 John Fetterman Opens Up About The Shutdown | Better Bad Ideas w/Sean O'Brien | Ep. 43
This week Sean sits down Senator John Fetterman to talk about the shutdown. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs.
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Chapters
00:22 - Intro
00:23 - Welcome Senator John Fetterman
00:25 - When Will The Government Shutdown End?
04:23 - Whose Fault Is It?
07:46 - Why Can't The Government Can’t Get it Done?
11:02 - How Should The Democratic Party Be Thinking?
13:33 - SNAP
19:20 - The Blowback
20:57 - The Attitude Towards You
23:34 - What Does This Fight Mean to America?
25:44 - The Status of The Military
30:07 The Responsibility of Governors
35:23 - Do You Worry About Your Political Future?
40:21 - Transforming a Party
45:30 - The Future of The Democratic Party
49:04 - Why Aren't Insurance Companies Being Criticized?
53:07 - Do You Worry About Your Security?
55:30 - Change in Attitudes
58:36 - Tariffs
1:04:20 - The Future For Fetterman
1:05:48 - Who Would You Have Lunch With?
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1h 11min
November 05, 2025 A Navy SEAL’s Mission to Heal | Better Bad Ideas w/Sean O'Brien | Ep. 42
This week Sean sits down with Marcus Capone to chat about new treatments for PTSD and more. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs.
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Chapters
00:22 - Marcus Capone
00:36 - Life Before the Navy
08:04 - Joining The Navy
12:07 - How Do You Tell Your Wife You’re Joining The Navy
14:00 - The Toll It Takes On Family
21:30 - The Difficulties Of Coming Home
24:20 - Marcus’s Deployments
27:58 - Talking To a Psychiatrist
31:38 - Alcohol and Antidepressants
34:10 - PTSD
36:23 - Deciding To Make The Change
38:28 - Using !bogaine and Psychedel!c Therapy
55:25 - The Aftercare of Ibogaine
1:04:42 - PsIlocybin
1:06:42 - Ayahuasca
1:08:00 - Marcus's Goal
1:10:27 - The Impact On People With CTE
1:12:24 - Tell Us About VETS
1:21:53 - Marcus’s Documentary
1:27:04 - Who Would You Have Lunch With?
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1h 32min
October 29, 2025 The Couple That Pods Together... | Better Bad Ideas w/Sean O'Brien | Ep. 41
This week Sean welcomes his partner Christine Lynch in this intimate episode. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs.
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Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:21 - Christine Lynch
07:55 - Growing Up In Medford
17:52 - How They Reconnected
47:34 - Feeling Something More
48:15 - Their First Date
56:49 - Where They Are Now
1:02:10 - Hardest Part Of Being Sean's Partner
1:15:09 - Who Would You Have Lunch With?
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1h 22min
October 22, 2025 Boxing Legend Micky Ward | Better Bad Ideas | Ep. 40
This week Sean steps into the ring with boxing legend Micky Ward. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs.
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Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Micky Ward
01:42 - What Has Boxing Done For You?
04:30 - Did You Ever Think You’d Be A World Champion?
05:13 - What Was It Like Getting Punched In The Face At 7 Years Old?
07:26 - What Was Meeting Mike Tyson Like?
11:45 - Don King
18:26 - Damage From Boxing
22:16 - Is Boxing Different Now?
24:03 - Feelings About UFC
30:22 - Why Aren’t Many Boxers Financially Secure?
40:53 - Is Dana White Good For Boxing?
43:40 - 3 Most Epic Fights In Boxing History
56:56 - ‘The Fighter’ Gets Made
59:50 - Boston Was So Prevalent At That Point
01:03:32 - What’s On The Horizon?
01:04:46 - Best Boxer In History?
01:05:05 - Micky Ward vs Dicky Eklund
01:05:31 - Who Would You Have Lunch With?
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1h 9min
October 15, 2025 Boston Rapper Slaine Has Been Quietly Building An Incredible Filmography | Better Bad Ideas | Ep. 39
This week Sean sits down with Boston rapper/actor, Slaine. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs.
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Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:43 - Slaine’s Birthday
01:23 - Slaine On ‘Gone Baby Gone’
03:55 - Did You Ever Think You’d Be in Acting?
05:00 - What Got You Into Rap?
08:08 - Acting In Life
08:35 - The Nature Of Where You Grow Up
10:00 - Bringing Hollywood To Boston
16:13 - Family’s Thoughts On Career?
17:49 - When Did You Start Using Drugs?
24:03 - Senator Markwayne Mullin and Sean O’Brien
26:21 - Danny Boy and Slaine’s Rap Career
31:15 - Dave Wedge and Slaine’s Friendship
32:15 - Media Today and Controlling Your Narrative
42:29 - Let's Talk About ‘The Town’
50:03 - Career After ‘The Town’
53:08 - Rock Bottom
01:00:22 - Where Slaine Is At With Mental Health and Starting A Mental Health Recovery Center
01:18:07 - Dave Wedge’s Book
01:22:38 - Leaving A Positive Impact
01:26:06 - Who Do You Want To Have Lunch With?
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1h 38min
October 08, 2025 Stand Your Butt Up! The Sit Down w/ Senator Markwayne Mullin | Better Bad Ideas | Ep. 38
This week Sean sits his butt down with Senator Markwayne Mullin. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs.

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Chapters
00:22 - Senator Markwayne Mullin
01:02 - Sean's First Time Testifying at a Senate Hearing
06:05 - First Time Meeting
10:11 - Lori Chavez- DeRemer
13:46 - Social Media
20:12 - Government Shutdown
35:14 - Unions
45:15 - Right to Work
52:26 - Deregulation
55:08 - Why Can’t Union Members Be Part of Management?
57:09 - Faster Labor Contracts Act
01:08:52 - Did You Ever Think You’d Be a Politician?
01:21:57 - Who Would You Have Lunch With?

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1h 26min
October 01, 2025 How Comedy Legend Steve Sweeney Fell Into Stand Up | Better Bad Ideas w/Sean O'Brien | Ep. 37
Sean sits down with Boston comedy legend Steve Sweeney. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs.
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Chapters
00:22 - Steve Sweeney
02:14 - How'd You Get Into Comedy?
05:56 - The Truth of Working as an Actor
13:09 - Are Drugs and Alcohol Prevalent in the Comedy Scene?
14:16 - Questions For Brian
22:25 - Careers and Retiring
26:31 - How Sobriety Affects Comedy
27:45 - Sean's Job and Testifying
32:10 - The Irishmen
34:25 - Jimmy Hoffa Jr
37:37 - The Beauty of Standup
38:57 - Comedians and Politics
42:18 - On Air Ambushes
51:12 - Getting Deposed
52:46 - Steve's Movie “Townie”
1:03:10 - Steve's Stance on Politics Today
1:09:37 - What’s The Future for Steve Sweeney?
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1h 19min
September 24, 2025 The Good Boss Mentality: Sobriety, Strength, & Second Chances | Better Bad Ideas w/Sean O'Brien | Ep. 36
Sean sits down with Victor The Good Boss, Bobby Valiente and Johnny Bart to talk recovery. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs.
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Chapters
00:32 - Bobby's Story
11:46 - Being Addicted and Rock Bottom
13:24 - Victor's Story
16:50 - Going To Prison in Your Twenties
21:47 - Upbringings
25:57 - Why Are You Called The Good Boss?
26:29 - Johnny's Story
28:18 - Different Addictions & Worker's Comp
32:05 - How Do You Identify Who You Can Help?
35:42 - How Do Statistics Influence Who Gets Help?
44:50 - Is Addiction Hereditary?
47:30 - How Do You Seek Out Programs?
50: 40 - Aftercare, Rehab, & Detox
54:12 - Sean's Experience
56:17 - Friends Who Can Help
1:02:27 - How We Can Help Moving Forward
1:05:40 - Bobby’s Family Now
1:07:25 - How You Can Help?
1:10:17 - How Love From Strangers Helps
1:12:22 - FreshStart
1:18:39 - Who Would You Have Lunch With?
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1h 26min

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