In this episode, I rant about how modern pellet smokers, Wi‑Fi grills, and “set it and forget it” cooking have taken some of the challenge out of real barbecue. According to me, true barbecue is supposed to involve fire, smoke, patience, and a little bit of panic.

I joke that old school pitmasters had to earn their brisket by waking up early, fighting temperature swings, and constantly checking the fire, while pellet smoker owners can just press a button and walk away. It’s all meant as playful trash talk, but the point is clear. Part of the fun of barbecue is the struggle.

At the same time, the episode doesn’t fully knock modern tools. It’s really about the love of cooking, the pride in learning, and the difference between convenient and traditional. Whether you’re team pellet, charcoal, gas, or offset smoker, the real win is gathering around good food with good people.

A funny, opinionated episode for anyone who loves barbecue, cooking, and a little friendly debate.

Fresh air, questionable life choices, and a hike that somehow turned into a podcast. We climbed Horsetooth Rock with my nephew Ant to talk about moving to Colorado, landing a new job, and pretending to have our lives together. Colorado views, family chaos, and a lot of bad decisions in one episode.

Episode 4 – Grand Theft Auto, Parenting Fails & The Talk Nobody Wants to Have

This week, my nephew introduces my three boys to Grand Theft Auto, and let’s just say… it doesn’t take long before my wife catches them hanging out in the one place every parent hopes their kids won’t end up, even if it is only in a video game.

In this episode of Lost My Mind at 40: The Time I Accidentally Went to Mars, I share my hilarious and painfully honest story about the first time he tried cannabis edibles in Colorado, only to discover that “just one gummy” can turn into a full-blown disaster when you misread the instructions. What starts as a curious trip into a dispensary quickly becomes a wild tale of confusion, overconfidence, and getting absolutely blasted, all told with sharp, self deprecating humor and a lot of personality. The episode also takes a funny turn into the everyday grossness of buffets, casinos, and the strange things people do around shared food, making it a fast, unfiltered, and highly relatable comedy listen for anyone who enjoys real life stories with a wild edge.

Episode 2 – Walmart, Bathrooms & Losing Faith in Humanity

In this episode of Lost My Mind at 40, I share one of the most bizarre experiences I’ve had in a Walmart bathroom. What started as a simple birthday trip for my youngest son. Who apparently informed me that AJR concert tickets don’t count as a real birthday present, quickly turned into a story I’ll never forget.

While trying to survive another Walmart adventure, we witnessed a guy yelling at someone for speaking Spanish… all while delivering his “patriotic” speech from inside a bathroom stall. Yes, you read that correctly.

From there, I dive into the absurd assumptions people make, why kindness seems harder than it should be, and how Americans somehow expect everyone else to tolerate us speaking English around the world while some can’t handle hearing another language here at home.

Don’t worry, this isn’t a political rant. It’s a humorous look at one ridiculous encounter, sprinkled with parenting stories, self-deprecating humor, and the random observations that come from trying to navigate life after 40.

If you’ve ever walked into Walmart and immediately wondered, “What fresh chaos am I about to witness?”… this episode is for you.

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Welcome to the very first episode of Lost My Mind at 40.

In this debut episode, I introduce myself and explain how I somehow arrived at my 40s with three kids, a packed schedule, and a growing suspicion that I’ve completely lost my mind. Between coaching youth baseball, juggling family life, trying to keep up with everyday responsibilities, and wondering why I volunteer for things that create even more chaos, life has become a nonstop comedy of questionable decisions.

This episode is an honest, funny look at middle age, parenting, marriage, and the realization that adulthood isn’t nearly as organized as everyone pretended it would be. If you’ve ever found yourself standing in the middle of a parking lot wondering why you walked there, agreed to coach a sport you barely understand, or questioned your own sanity while raising kids, you’re in the right place.

Lost My Mind at 40 is for anyone trying to survive the madness of modern life with a sense of humor intact. So grab a drink, sit back, and join me as I figure out whether I’ve actually lost my mind—or if this is just what being 40 feels like.