The Managing Expectations Podcast

Episode 111: Wenger reads his essay on the passing of Jimmy Buffett.

Wenger is joined by Al Viquez to discuss the novels of Stephen Hunter and his literary world of American warriors. Bob Lee Swagger is the main figure of Point Blank, Time to Hunt, and others. Swagger's father Earl is the protagonist in several books including Hot Springs and most recently, The Bullet Garden. 

It's been said that nobody does guys and guns better than Hunter.

A discussion of capitalism that runs from the bazaars of ancient Mesopotamia to self-satisfied burghers and VIP cards. How best to allocate limited resources? You know that it's true . . . 

A discussion of capitalism that runs from the bazaars of ancient Mesopotamia to self-contented burghers with VIP cards. How best to allocate limited resources? You know that it's true . . . 

With little explanation for their absence, and little rationale for their return, the boys are back to talk about fishing. Fishing is a sort of self-sufficiency, an aspiration, a nature idyll, a vital part of the whole ecosystem, an aesthetic, and fun.

Stay until the end!

By Special Request — Chris Levine!

Wenger, Brian, and Paulie Fingers are back! The hiatus explained! (We’re looking at you, Jimmy Smits!) Wenger’s near-death experience! How much is too much stuff? A few observations about Twitter, and much, much more!

Art Show! Join Wenger and Brian for a recap of Wenger's Art Show! It was a combination of chutzpah and fanciness brought to light by Mrs Wenger's appetizers. Paul is away, probably explaining soccer to some poor soul who dared ask about relegation.