Category: Season 51
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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.
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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The Armor and the Sword: Learning to Adult for Myself
I tell my students that growing up means doing things you don’t want to do. But for years, I avoided the hardest “adult” task of all: being direct. From “falling on the sword” to protect a false peace to realizing that my “Teacher Armor” is actually who I am, I’m…
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The 250-Year Clock: Finding Hope at the Breaking Point
Empires rarely last more than 250 years, and as we approach that exact milestone, the air feels heavy with the weight of a breaking point. From the “proverbial left hand” of political distraction to the visceral fear of the “guy next door,” I’m exploring why finding our collective “Option C”…
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The Paper Station: My First Taste of the Hustle
Before smartphones and the 24-hour news cycle, the morning paper was the neighborhood’s lifeline. From the “50s—no filler” days to the art of the $1.65 collection, I’m looking back at the grit, the dogs, and the business lessons of my very first job.
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Rob Reviews – Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, episode 6 “Come, Let’s Away”
Rob reviews Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Episode 6, “Come, Let’s Away.” From Paul Giamatti’s scene-stealing performance as “Nustopher” to a shocking character death, this episode delivers vintage Trek action and a classic battle of wits.
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