Rebuilding Rob

  • A Quick Saturday “Thank You”

    To whoever stumbled down the rabbit hole today: Welcome. I noticed a bit of a surge in traffic this afternoon, and I just wanted to take a second to acknowledge the eyes on the page. Whether you’re here for the Starfleet Academy reviews, the today’s “Midnight Inspection” post, or you’re…

  • The Midnight Inspection

    The Midnight Inspection

    What does success look like when you’re running on empty? For me, it isn’t a title or a plaque; it’s the quiet agency of a clean garage and a manicured lawn. Explore the “Pillow Principle”—the internal satisfaction of knowing you gave 100% of whatever you had left, and why the…

  • Rob reviews: Star Trek Starfleet Academy, episode 3 “Vitus Reflux”

    Rob reviews: Star Trek Starfleet Academy, episode 3 “Vitus Reflux”

    Originally dismissed as the “laser tag episode,” Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Episode 3, “Vitus Reflux,” deserves a second look. On Day 900 of his blogging journey, Rob revisits the series’ “least best” entry to find the hidden character groundwork and foundational themes that make the rest of the season possible

  • Lost in the 900: 100 Days to the Finish Line

    Lost in the 900: 100 Days to the Finish Line

    Day 900: Rob reflects on the ‘second job’ of daily blogging, the flow state of podcast editing, and the final 100-day sprint toward a massive milestone

  • Rob Reviews: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, episode 7 – “Ko’Zeine”

    Rob Reviews: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, episode 7 – “Ko’Zeine”

    In Episode 7 of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, ‘Ko’Zeine,’ the cadets face their ‘All Worlds Break’ and a journey of self-discovery. From royal weddings on Khionia to secrets hidden on the bridge of the Athena, Rob explores why this ‘Deep Space 90210’ is exactly the evolution the franchise needs.

  • Confessions of a Closeted Nerd

    Confessions of a Closeted Nerd

    I spent my high school years as a ‘closet nerd,’ hiding my love for Star Trek and comics to survive the social hierarchy of 1992. Now, at 51, I’m looking at a world where geeks own the box office—and I’m finally realizing that the ‘cool kids’ I was hiding from…

  • The Art of Moving Slowly: Episode 2 is LIVE!

    The Art of Moving Slowly: Episode 2 is LIVE!

    Season 2 of Rebuilding Rob: The Podcast continues with a deep dive into “The Art of Moving Slowly.” In a world obsessed with instant results, Rob discusses the grit required to navigate the “tween years” of a rebuild and the importance of finding your center when life moves at 100mph.…

  • The Digital Body Language Gap: Why Texting is a Battlefield

    The Digital Body Language Gap: Why Texting is a Battlefield

    In a world of instant notifications, we’ve forgotten that a text is an invitation, not a summons. From navigating high-conflict ‘breadcrumbs’ to the tactical use of the ‘message preview,’ here is why I’ve learned that sometimes, the most powerful reply is silence. Exploring the steep learning curve of modern texting…

  • Rob Reviews: Wonder Man

    Rob Reviews: Wonder Man

    Rob reviews the Marvel Spotlight series “Wonder Man” on Disney+. Starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams and featuring the return of Sir Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery, this Hollywood satire explores what happens when a struggling actor is forced to hide his ionic superpowers to catch his big break.

  • The Pulse, The Teacher, and the Decompression

    The Pulse, The Teacher, and the Decompression

    I spend more time with my students than anyone else. While they keep my “with-it-ness” sharp and my wit fast, being a teacher in 2026 requires a specific mindset that takes weeks to decompress from. Exploring the line between “what I do” and “who I am” during midwinter break.