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Rob Reviews: The Commitments (1991)
A 1991 cult classic, an unofficial dating litmus test, and a masterclass in raw soul music. In this review, we look back at The Commitments, the magic of casting real musicians, and a quiet movie night with Sierra
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The Multi-Year Bookclub: Why I Still Haven’t Finished Anna Karenina
Still haven’t finished Anna Karenina? You’re not alone. We dive into Tolstoy’s sprawling classic, the 19th-century filler, a surprise How I Met Your Mother connection, and setting a realistic reading goal for the new school year.
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Episode 3.6 “Everything is Coming Up Rob” is LIVE! 
Season 3 continues with a new standard: The 100% Policy. I’m sharing the story behind Episode 3.6, “Everything is Coming Up Rob,” and why it’s time to stop bracing for the storm and finally accept a win. Listen to the latest of Rebuilding Rob: The Podcast now.
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Captain’s Holiday: Why Risa is the Ultimate Sci-Fi Getaway
Planning a getaway to the ultimate sci-fi vacation spot? Discover why the planet Risa from Star Trek is the top pick, featuring a breakdown of its appearances across The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Enterprise, mixed with a personal take on beach culture and finding peace on a resort…
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Living in the Panopticon
Caught in a digital panopticon of algorithms and invisible surveillance, today’s younger generation is pushing back against an all-encompassing online presence. From dating app economics to a handwritten note on the wall reading “I hate the modern world,” explore a teacher’s reflection on what happens when kids become camera-shy, tools…
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Nintendo, News Flashes, and the Fall of the Wall
What historical event would you witness? For Rob, it’s watching everyday citizens tear down the Berlin Wall in 1989. In this thoughtful essay, a 15-year-old’s bedroom memory of an accidental revolution sparks a reflection on modern surveillance, the digital panopticon, and today’s youth-led analog rebellion.
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The Digital Tattoo
As a 52-year-old Gen X-er, I’m still proudly ink-free. But if I ever broke down and got a tattoo, it would likely be the Detroit Tigers’ Olde English ‘D’ or the red fist logo that has become a totem for this era of my life. Explore this daily reflection on…
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It just took me 7 years to ask her out
It took seven years, closed doors, and a whole lot of personal growth to finally get it right. Read how a missed connection, some Detroit Tigers tickets, and a fresh start led to the real deal. No glitz. Just the work.
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Rob Reviews: Nimrods
Discover why the Green Day-produced movie Nimrods is more than just a standard teenage road trip comedy. In this review, we explore how the film captures the rise of a new analog generation, bridges generational gaps, and sparks a personal musical reawakening.
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Bookends: From Opening Day to Labor Day
Discover why baseball’s Opening Day and Labor Day serve as the ultimate American cultural traditions, bookending the year, marking the passage of time, and capturing the true rhythm of life as a teacher.