John checks in with a friend who unplugged and walked off the grid to see how he’s doing 3 years into his experiment on the playa. And he reminds us to stay wild, because the world is as sharp as a knife.  

John is a week into Dry January, and it’s triggering a 5/8th life crisis. He wonders aloud whether he should be doubling down on the things he’s always done, or if he should seek newness on the regular. 

John spent 4 days and 3 nights eating and drinking his way through fabulous Las Vegas and is ready to be PRIME in the new year. He encourages you to pick your word and make 2026 what you want it to be. 

John is riding the wave of a jam-packed holiday week. He expresses his appreciation for the wives and moms who make it all go, while wondering if people who love sports live longer. 

John’s tooth is back in, and he’s excited to have the kids home for holiday week. He shares wisdom from airports, hotels, and Ubers while in New Mexico. He’s also cracked the code to survive Minnesota winters. 

John opens up about navigating the Grand Forks-like vibes of a long, cold Minnesota Winter. One golden ticket has been redeemed, and he takes some wisdom from the new Stuart Scott documentary. 

No one has redeemed a golden ticket from John’s holiday cards, and it’s hurting his heart. He looks to three wise men to guide him through the dark days of another Minnesota winter. 

John had a nice Thanksgiving, even though they forgot to take home the leftovers. He also wonders if A.I. might have us all go back to land lines and human connection, which might not be so scary after all. 

John shares wisdom from a documentary about Eddie Murphy, learns one Tide pod is always enough, and has a makeup plan for his holiday card mistake from last year.  

John is disappointed in his fellow Minnesotans who pretended the Northern Lights looked anything like the pictures on their phones. He also got some yard work done and attended a Gala. He’s fancy like that.