Summer break is here, and if you're a parent, you know exactly what that means—more snacks, more road trips, more boredom battles, and a lot more chaos.

In Episode 17 of Mostly Me, Occasionally Wise, Brian shares his completely unofficial, highly questionable, Dad-approved guide to surviving the summer. From lowering expectations and building the ultimate road trip survival pack to creating the perfect summer playlist and protecting family traditions, this episode is packed with humor, relatable parenting moments, and a reminder to enjoy the little things before summer slips away.

Whether you're planning a family vacation, spending weekends at the ball field, or just trying to keep everyone entertained until school starts back, this episode is for you.

In this episode:

☀️ Why lowering your expectations can actually improve your summer

🚗 The ultimate road trip survival pack every parent needs

🎵 How to build the perfect summer playlist

🏖️ Why family vacations aren't really vacations

😩 Emergency boredom plans for when the kids have "nothing to do"

🍦 The importance of summer traditions and family memories

❤️ A reminder that these summers go by faster than we think

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Ever wish parenting came with a handbook?

In this episode of Mostly Me, Occasionally Wise, Brian shares some of the unofficial rules of parenting that every mom and dad learns along the way—usually through trial and error, plenty of laughter, and a little bit of chaos.

From kids who think they know more than you do, to the mysterious disappearance of shoes, to the universal truth that you should always bring snacks, this episode is packed with relatable stories, parenting humor, and reminders to enjoy the little moments before they become memories.

Whether you're raising toddlers, teenagers, or somewhere in between, you'll probably find yourself nodding along and saying, "Yep, that's exactly how it goes."

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Because when it comes to parenting, we're all figuring it out one day at a time.

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Marriage comes with a lot of rules... the problem is nobody tells you what they are.

In Episode 15 of Mostly Me, Occasionally Wise, Brian dives into the hilarious and sometimes confusing unwritten rules of marriage. From the proper way to fold a towel and load a dishwasher to passenger seat driving and the mystery of fitted sheets, this episode explores the little things every married couple seems to argue about.

Along the way, Brian shares stories from family life, parenting chaos, and the everyday moments that make marriage both challenging and rewarding.

Whether you've been married for years, are newly married, or just enjoy hearing relatable stories about relationships and family life, this episode is packed with laughs, honesty, and a reminder that sometimes the best part of marriage is having someone to survive the chaos with.

In this episode:

• The "correct" way to fold towels
• Why dishwashers cause so many arguments
• Passenger seat driving frustrations
• Marriage after kids
• The fitted sheet conspiracy
• The little things nobody warns you about

Have an unwritten rule of marriage you've learned the hard way?

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Episode 14: The Older I Get, The Weirder My Playlist Gets

Ever realize your playlist starts making less sense to everyone else… but somehow makes more sense to you?

In this episode of Mostly Me, Occasionally Wise, Brian talks about how music changes as we get older and how certain albums and artists become attached to different chapters of our lives.

We dive into the records that shaped us growing up, the artists we never thought we'd end up loving, and how becoming a dad somehow changes the way music hits you emotionally.

From The Offspring and Poison to country music, Sam Cooke, and Chris Stapleton, this episode turns into a fun conversation about nostalgia, growing up, and the weird journey of realizing your playlist has become complete chaos.

In this episode:

• Albums that shaped my life
• Music I never thought I’d actually enjoy
• Why your playlist changes as you get older
• Songs that instantly take you back in time
• How becoming a dad changed the way I hear music

Question for listeners:

What song or album instantly takes you back to a specific moment in your life?

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There are things dads quietly miss after becoming fathers… and most of us never talk about them.

The silence.
The freedom.
The hobbies.
Hot food.
Watching an entire movie uninterrupted.

In this episode of Mostly Me, Occasionally Wise, Brian talks honestly about the little parts of life dads secretly miss while also reflecting on the meaningful chaos that comes with fatherhood.

From kids stealing fries off your plate to emotional moments that hit harder than expected, this episode mixes humor, honesty, and relatable dad life moments every parent will understand.

Because missing parts of your old life doesn’t mean you love your kids any less.

It just means you’re human.

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Nobody really talks about the guilt that comes with being a father.

The moments we replay.
The pressure we carry.
The fear of getting it wrong.
The struggle of trying to be better than the example we grew up with.

In this episode of Mostly Me Occasionally Wise, Brian gets real about fatherhood, the invisible weight dads carry, and the quiet moments that stick with us long after our kids forget them.

This episode is honest, emotional, relatable, and mixed with the humor and real-life perspective the podcast is known for.

If you’ve ever stayed up wondering whether you’re doing enough as a parent… this one’s for you.

Also, if you’re new to the show, be sure to check out previous episodes covering everything from hidden 80s movie gems to the hilarious things we swore we’d never say as parents.

Because none of us really know what we’re doing…
we’re all just trying our best.

Stay mostly you… occasionally wise.

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There’s something about 80s movies…

They weren’t always perfect…
 they weren’t always polished…

but somehow—they stuck with you.

In this episode of Mostly Me Occasionally Wise, I’m breaking down a list of 80s gems you need to watch at least once—the ones that flew under the radar but still left a lasting impression.

We’re talking about movies that were:

•  a little weird 
•  a little wild 
•  and sometimes… watched WAY too young 😂 

From hidden horror to offbeat comedy, emotional stories to straight-up chaos—these are the films that didn’t always get the spotlight, but definitely deserve your time.

🎬 Featuring:

• The Gate
• The Blob
• The Monster Squad
• The 'Burbs
• 48 Hrs.
• Awakenings

This episode is all about nostalgia, discovery, and those random moments that somehow stick with you years later.

Because at the end of the day…

it’s not always the biggest movies you remember—

it’s the ones that made you feel something.

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Welcome to Mostly Me, Occasionally Wise — a podcast about growing up, growing older, and figuring it out as we go.

If you grew up in the 80s or 90s and now find yourself raising kids in the WiFi era, you’re in the right place.

We talk nostalgia, modern parenting, marriage, work-from-home life, and the occasional unpopular opinion (yes, E.T. is overrated… and Die Hard is not a Christmas movie).

🎙️ New episodes drop every Wednesday.

Hit follow and let’s figure this out together.

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At some point… it happens.

You say something…
 and immediately realize—

“Wow… I sound just like my parents.”

In Episode 10 of Mostly Me, Occasionally Wise, we’re diving into the phrases we swore we’d never say… but now say all the time.

From the classics like:
 “We have food at home”
 “Because I said so”
 “Money doesn’t grow on trees”

…to the ones nobody prepares you for:
 “Don’t eat that”
 “Why is that wet?!”
 “Roll the window down!”

This episode is funny, chaotic, and way too relatable—but underneath it all, it’s about something deeper.

Because those phrases?
 They’re not just random.

They’re passed down.
 They’re learned.
 And somehow… they start to make sense.

If you’ve ever caught yourself sounding like your parents—or wondered how you got here—this one’s for you.

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Some conversations don’t happen out loud…

They happen in our heads.

We rehearse them.
 We replay them.
 We tell ourselves we’ll say something… eventually.

But we don’t.

In this episode, we’re talking about the conversations we avoid—
with our spouse, our kids… and even ourselves.

Not because we don’t care…
 but because we don’t know how they’re going to go.

I share real-life moments from home, the hesitation we all feel, and how the things we don’t say don’t just disappear—they turn into distance.

Distance in relationships.
 Distance in connection.
 Distance in ourselves.

The truth is, most of these conversations aren’t as bad as we think…

But starting them?

That’s the hard part.

If you’ve ever said “I’m fine”… when you weren’t,
 or put off saying something that mattered…

This one’s for you.

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