I talk through why I dropped the “Sunday” from the show why practice matters more than polish, and why sometimes the only way to figure out what you think is to say it out loud.

We get into Stranger Things, why staggered releases create better conversation, and why people don’t actually hate bad endings — they hate endings that don’t match their expectations.

From there, things get personal. I talk about realizing I’m likely somewhere on the autism spectrum, why I’m comfortable behind a microphone but painfully awkward in real life, and how burnout, clumsiness, and rage can spiral when your brain is overloaded.

And finally, I rant (a little) about the term “dad rock,” why mocking dads for being “lame” is actually mocking emotional growth, and how healthy masculinity doesn’t look like what we were sold growing up.

This isn’t a TED Talk. It’s practice.

If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

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This week I’m talking through a few things bouncing around my head: awkward Cub Scout caroling, why political ads are suddenly everywhere online even when it’s not campaign season, and a strange connection I made while watching It’s a Wonderful Life that sent me down a spiral about pressure, breaking points, and how close we all are to snapping.

No scripts. No hot takes for the sake of hot takes.

Just thinking out loud and seeing where it goes.

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On today’s episode of Things I Woulda Posted On Socials, I talked about my weight loss, some lady thought I looked like a fisherman and I wonder how many of my friends think I blocked them after I deleted my socials.

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Episode 14! On today's podcast, Brian is a picky eater because his ancestors were super tasters. Weird. Nate told a hilariously awful basic training story that caused his beet trauma and our ADHD took over from there because we ended up talking the worst ways to die, which may or may not include space.

This podcast features my great friend and former rock radio co-worker, Brian Pfiefer, also known as Cartman, while I'm Smitty, hence the title "Smartman." It's a name that fits even if we don't claim to be geniuses-just trying our best! Each episode packs a punch with a couple of segments exploring hot topics, quirky questions about life, and pop culture reviews.

MY LIFE'S MISSION - The Smitty Learns Irish PubCast. https://www.youtube.com/@SmittyLearnsIrishPubCast

In 2026, I'm embarking on a year-long hike through Ireland, uncovering its stories town by town through pub interviews. Subscribing to the channel is a game-changer! If you're keen to support the project via Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/we3smiths, that would be incredible and truly appreciated! I'm also on the lookout for Irish liaisons who can guide me on this journey-reach out if you're interested; it would mean the world! Don't miss my solo podcast, available at the same links as the weekly Smartman Show, where I'll riff on stories & ideas or dive into creative writing and storytelling.

Find past episodes of the podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7xFJZsOPVE&list=PLKu0iu00BaLlnci5L49UO5S5JzqGIMzmy

Check out more for additional support, including social media for both Nate & Brian, here. https://linktr.ee/we3smiths Thanks a million for tuning in!

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On Episode 13, Brian and Nate both faced and conquered fears and how we deal with our rage issues. Have you heard the "Rose was the actual villain in Titanic" conspiracy theory? If you haven't, we both took VERY different sides to that argument. We also added video so, that's new!

This podcast features my great friend and former rock radio co-worker, Brian Pfiefer, also known as Cartman, while I'm Smitty, hence the title "Smartman." It's a name that fits even if we don't claim to be geniuses-just trying our best! Each episode packs a punch with a couple of segments exploring hot topics, quirky questions about life, and pop culture reviews.

MY LIFE'S MISSION - The Smitty Learns Irish PubCast. https://www.youtube.com/@SmittyLearnsIrishPubCast

In 2026, I'm embarking on a year-long hike through Ireland, uncovering its stories town by town through pub interviews. Subscribing to the channel is a game-changer! If you're keen to support the project via Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/we3smiths, that would be incredible and truly appreciated! I'm also on the lookout for Irish liaisons who can guide me on this journey-reach out if you're interested; it would mean the world! Don't miss my solo podcast, available at the same links as the weekly Smartman Show, where I'll riff on stories & ideas or dive into creative writing and storytelling.

Find past episodes of the podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7xFJZsOPVE&list=PLKu0iu00BaLlnci5L49UO5S5JzqGIMzmy

Check out more for additional support, including social media for both Nate & Brian, here. https://linktr.ee/we3smiths Thanks a million for tuning in!

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