Category: The New 52
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Episode 10: “No glitz. Just the work” is LIVE! 
As the odometer clicks over to Day 980, I’m looking back at 11 years of documentation and a thousand days of grit. This isn’t a victory lap; it’s an interrogation of the work required to stop being a “cog in the machine” and start demanding 100%. From the “Point of…
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Radio Silence, Logistics, and Algorithms
While history celebrates the ‘glitz’ of winners, it often overlooks the grit of the architects. Today, I’m exploring the underrated lives of Michael Collins, Bayard Rustin, Ada Lovelace, and Nikola Tesla—four figures who lived by the ‘No glitz. Just the work.’ motto long before I did. Discover why Tesla was…
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The Audacity of Potential: Trading Brittle Plastic for a Future
Can you ever truly be a minimalist if you are a lifelong collector? Explore a unique take on minimalist living that moves beyond “stuff” to address the emotional baggage of the past. From the “air mattress trauma” of starting over to the brittle reality of 40-year-old childhood toys, learn why…
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Star Wars: Rocket fuel for the imagination
How did a “galaxy far, far away” and the 1980s NASA space shuttle program become the ultimate rocket fuel for a young imagination? Explore how the Kenner action figure line and the literary themes of the Odyssey shaped a childhood obsession into a lifelong ability to dream. Plus, a look…
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The Ritual of the Exchange and the Silence of Men
On Mother’s Day, a “kid hangover” and a chance encounter at a McDonald’s parking lot spark a reflection on the silent rituals of divorced fatherhood. From the “breadwinner mask” to the intimacy gap, I’m exploring why men’s emotional health is often ignored and why I’m choosing “Option C” and a…
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Technicolor Blips and the Mnemonic Hum
What is the difference between living and feeling alive? From bungee jumping adrenaline to the “steady 7” of daily intentionality, I explore why “feeling alive” is often just a temporary escape from a life of quiet desperation. Discover why true living isn’t found in the adrenaline spike, but in the…
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The Spark, The Multiverse, and The Glazed Donut
Can a chocolate glazed donut from Duck Donuts open a portal to the Multiverse? This school year, between the trials of dating in my 50s and navigating co-parenting civilly with my ex, I’ve found that it’s the small things that save me. Sometimes it’s a text from my kids, and…
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Episode 9.5 -The Survivors is LIVE!
Step inside the “Unplugged” session of Rebuilding Rob: The Podcast as Rob ranks every MLB stadium he’s visited. From the historic soul of Wrigley Field and its connection to old Tiger Stadium to the concrete of Toronto’s Rogers Centre, discover the stories behind the 11-stadium progress mark in this raw,…
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The Grit of Consistency
What happens when a 1,000-day streak starts to feel like a second job? I’m diving into the “Grit of Consistency”—the reality of moving the goalposts from 20,000 to 25,000 views and finding the discipline to write even when the prompts stop “prompting.” It’s not about being inspired; it’s about showing…
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Comfort at Warp Speed
Why is a 60-year-old sci-fi show the ultimate sleep aid? When life gets heavy, I turn to the “hammy” acting and dark atmosphere of Star Trek: The Original Series. From Kirk’s melodramatic gesticulations to the legendary Season One “banger” run, explore why TOS is my go-to comfort viewing for a…