This week on Uncommon Content, we discuss the absolute evil that is McKinsey & Company, being a mom, restaurant shenanigans, and how sobriety and faith can make your life better when you are ready.
 
My guest this week is Jovanna Becker.  She is a great friend and the first employee I hired at my last restaurant. She is currently the Bar Manager for Copperfire Restaurant & Bar, and one of the most loyal and honest people I know.

Note: There will be no episode next week to celebrate Christmas. We will be back on January, 2nd!

Chapter 12 - Along For The Ride

Equal parts shocking and moving, Off the Reservation: Stories I Almost Took to the Grave and Probably Should Have is an absurdist confessional memoir, accurately detailing the reckless hijinks of a bipolar alcoholic with borderline personality disorder. This stranger-than-fiction true story spans over three decades, as Michael recounts his tales with wincing honesty. Eventually, the maniacal nights of booze, drugs, and sex give way to rude awakenings in empty rooms, jail cells, and beds of snow from a failed suicide by Mother Nature. Rossi learns most of his lessons--gradually, reluctantly, painstakingly--without imposing them on anyone. Thankfully for us, these unapologetic, darkly comic tales haven't been taken to the grave just yet.

This week on Uncommon Content, we discuss the status of college in society, why Black Rock wants your house, the disappearing labor force, and if having AI is better than having a degree.
 
My guest this week Brendan McFarland. He is a 19 year-old Ironworker by trade, and I asked him to come on the show to give me some insight. Not just as a young tradesman, but young anything. I am becoming more fuddy duddy every day. I farted twice in public this week.   

Chapter 11 - Wanderlust

Equal parts shocking and moving, Off the Reservation: Stories I Almost Took to the Grave and Probably Should Have is an absurdist confessional memoir, accurately detailing the reckless hijinks of a bipolar alcoholic with borderline personality disorder. This stranger-than-fiction true story spans over three decades, as Michael recounts his tales with wincing honesty. Eventually, the maniacal nights of booze, drugs, and sex give way to rude awakenings in empty rooms, jail cells, and beds of snow from a failed suicide by Mother Nature. Rossi learns most of his lessons--gradually, reluctantly, painstakingly--without imposing them on anyone. Thankfully for us, these unapologetic, darkly comic tales haven't been taken to the grave just yet.

This week on Uncommon Content, we discuss mouse movers, working from home, the national debt, and how longtime friendships can feel more like brotherhood.
 
 My guest this week is Chad Booth. Chad has allowed me to rent a room in his house, on and off, for over 20 years. We didn’t even scratch the surface on stories, but he will be back.   

Chapter 10 - I Am An Adult And I Have The Papers To Prove It

Equal parts shocking and moving, Off the Reservation: Stories I Almost Took to the Grave and Probably Should Have is an absurdist confessional memoir, accurately detailing the reckless hijinks of a bipolar alcoholic with borderline personality disorder. This stranger-than-fiction true story spans over three decades, as Michael recounts his tales with wincing honesty. Eventually, the maniacal nights of booze, drugs, and sex give way to rude awakenings in empty rooms, jail cells, and beds of snow from a failed suicide by Mother Nature. Rossi learns most of his lessons--gradually, reluctantly, painstakingly--without imposing them on anyone. Thankfully for us, these unapologetic, darkly comic tales haven't been taken to the grave just yet.

This week on Uncommon Content, we discuss colorful breakfast cereals, chicken emotions, cultivation and homesteading basics, and the legal differences between hemp and cannabis.

My guest this week is Eddie Mac. Eddie is a good friend and well-know cultivation expert with two green thumbs. He has adopted a basic homesteading lifestyle and intends to start a cultivation channel on YouTube to share his knowledge.  

Chapter 9 - Just Say No

Equal parts shocking and moving, Off the Reservation: Stories I Almost Took to the Grave and Probably Should Have is an absurdist confessional memoir, accurately detailing the reckless hijinks of a bipolar alcoholic with borderline personality disorder. This stranger-than-fiction true story spans over three decades, as Michael recounts his tales with wincing honesty. Eventually, the maniacal nights of booze, drugs, and sex give way to rude awakenings in empty rooms, jail cells, and beds of snow from a failed suicide by Mother Nature. Rossi learns most of his lessons--gradually, reluctantly, painstakingly--without imposing them on anyone. Thankfully for us, these unapologetic, darkly comic tales haven't been taken to the grave just yet.

This week on Uncommon Content, I discuss whether Eliza was the best online therapy choice, and how the Tyson fight reminded me that I am an old man now.

My guests this week are the hosts of the podcast Aggressively Helpful, Dawn Ninness and Julia Yank. I produced their podcast in my studio, and they were kind enough to be my first guests. We discuss everything from Fifty Shades of Grey, the Philadelphia Eagles, and Aggressively Helpful's upcoming Christmas episode.  

Chapter 8 - Freedom Has A Price

Equal parts shocking and moving, Off the Reservation: Stories I Almost Took to the Grave and Probably Should Have is an absurdist confessional memoir, accurately detailing the reckless hijinks of a bipolar alcoholic with borderline personality disorder. This stranger-than-fiction true story spans over three decades, as Michael recounts his tales with wincing honesty. Eventually, the maniacal nights of booze, drugs, and sex give way to rude awakenings in empty rooms, jail cells, and beds of snow from a failed suicide by Mother Nature. Rossi learns most of his lessons--gradually, reluctantly, painstakingly--without imposing them on anyone. Thankfully for us, these unapologetic, darkly comic tales haven't been taken to the grave just yet.