Better Bad Ideas with Sean O'Brien

Sean sits down with Boston comedy legend Steve Sweeney. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. This episode is also brought to you by LaborFirst, the leader in healthcare navigation and advocacy for plan sponsors, union members, and retirees. Visit https://laborfirst.com/ for more information. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:22 - Steve Sweeney 02:14 - How'd You Get Into Comedy? 05:56 - The Truth of Working as an Actor 13:09 - Are Drugs and Alcohol Prevalent in the Comedy Scene? 14:16 - Questions For Brian 22:25 - Careers and Retiring 26:31 - How Sobriety Affects Comedy 27:45 - Sean's Job and Testifying 32:10 - The Irishmen 34:25 - Jimmy Hoffa Jr 37:37 - The Beauty of Standup 38:57 - Comedians and Politics 42:18 - On Air Ambushes 51:12 - Getting Deposed 52:46 - Steve's Movie “Townie” 1:03:10 - Steve's Stance on Politics Today 1:09:37 - What’s The Future for Steve Sweeney? Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean sits down with Victor The Good Boss, Bobby Valiente and Johnny Bart to talk recovery. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. This episode is also brought to you by LaborFirst, the leader in healthcare navigation and advocacy for plan sponsors, union members, and retirees. Visit https://laborfirst.com/ for more information. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:32 - Bobby's Story 11:46 - Being Addicted and Rock Bottom 13:24 - Victor's Story 16:50 - Going To Prison in Your Twenties 21:47 - Upbringings 25:57 - Why Are You Called The Good Boss? 26:29 - Johnny's Story 28:18 - Different Addictions & Worker's Comp 32:05 - How Do You Identify Who You Can Help? 35:42 - How Do Statistics Influence Who Gets Help? 44:50 - Is Addiction Hereditary? 47:30 - How Do You Seek Out Programs? 50: 40 - Aftercare, Rehab, & Detox 54:12 - Sean's Experience 56:17 - Friends Who Can Help 1:02:27 - How We Can Help Moving Forward 1:05:40 - Bobby’s Family Now 1:07:25 - How You Can Help? 1:10:17 - How Love From Strangers Helps 1:12:22 - FreshStart 1:18:39 - Who Would You Have Lunch With? Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Reeves, Hector Medina, & Ryan Legget sit down with Sean to discuss the unsafe conditions UPS workers face every day on the job. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. This episode is also brought to you by LaborFirst, the leader in healthcare navigation and advocacy for plan sponsors, union members, and retirees. Visit https://laborfirst.com/ for more information. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00 - Intro 03:30 - What Are The Heat Conditions Like? 07:15 - Dave's Experience in The Centers and With UPS 12:57 - Inside the Package Cars 15:38 - Horror Stories from Florida 20:37 - The Recharge Program 23:15 - UPS Driver Passes Out After Management Fails to Follow Protocol 30:58 - How UPS Responded 31:56 - What Happened to The Driver? 32:20 - Ice Machines and Staying Cool in The Warehouse 44:02 - Horror Stories From Inside The Building 47:03 - What’s it Like Working in These Facilities 50:44 - UPS is a Football Game 54:25 - What We Don’t Know 59:53 - Can UPS Keep Their Promise? 1:11:09 - Could UPS Add AC Quickly if They Wanted to 1:23:06 - How Many Grievances? 1:26:20 - Where Do You See This Company Going? 1:34:50 - Do You Think You’re Going to be Able to Retire 1:48:42 - If You Could Have Lunch With Anyone Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amy Acton sits down with Sean O'Brien on this week's episode to talk about her campaign for Governor of Ohio. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. This episode is also brought to you by LaborFirst, the leader in healthcare navigation and advocacy for plan sponsors, union members, and retirees. Visit https://laborfirst.com/ for more information. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00:21 - Welcome Amy Acton 00:00:30 - Why Do You Want To Be In Politics? 00:02:58 - What Was It Like Growing Up? 00:07:25 - How Will You Fix Jobs and Education? 00:10:24 - Why Run As a Democrat? 00:14:46 - Dealing With a Lopsided Legislature? 00:21:01 - Eliminating Gerrymandering? 00:26:06 - Reservations of Who We Can Trust 00:35:30 - A Physicians Job 00:37:19 - Invisible Shield Docuseries 00:41:15 - Why She Stepped Down. 00:52:35 - Immigration 00:55:54 - The Problem of The State House 00:57:58 - After effects of Covid 01:04:49 - Making a New Way 01:08:25 - What Are You Supporting? 01:14:12 - Would You Make Ohio a Sanctuary State? 01:14:58 - Card Check Neutrality? 01:15:56 - Project Labor Agreements 01:18:50 - Tariffs 01:21:55 - Who Would You Want To Have Lunch With? Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian and custodian Jimmy Cash sits down Sean on today's Better Bad Ideas. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. This episode is also brought to you by LaborFirst, the leader in healthcare navigation and advocacy for plan sponsors, union members, and retirees. Visit https://laborfirst.com/ for more information. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Jimmy Cash https://www.tiktok.com/@janitorwithstamina https://www.instagram.com/jimmycashrules Chapters 00:21 - Welcome Jimmy Cash 01:07 - The Importance of Janitors and Bus drivers 02:50 - Jimmy’s Story 05:30 - Becoming a Janitor 10:08 - Working as a Janitor 14:09 - Going Through Addiction 25:21 - Getting Sober 28:34 - How to Find Jimmy 29: 42 - Starting Standup 42:40 - How Comedy Helps With Sobriety 48:20 - Pat Talk 50:07 - Getting Material 52:03 - Every Job is Important 59:42 - Week in The Life 1:06:02 - How’s Your Daughter Embrace Your Popularity? 1:10:38 - What’s Next 1:12:44 - Shoutouts 1:13:33 - Who Would You Want To Have Lunch With? 1:19:27 - Outro Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Obama White House co-workers Carrie Twigg & Brad Jenkins join Sean today on Better Bad Ideas. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. This episode is also brought to you by LaborFirst, the leader in healthcare navigation and advocacy for plan sponsors, union members, and retirees. Visit https://laborfirst.com/ for more information. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Twigg & Jenkins https://www.youtube.com/@UC5EypsSE2_d3q6EcSHPZ7Mw Chapters 00:00:24 | Welcome Twigg & Jenkins 00:00:46 | Meeting While Working At The White House 00:03:27 | Ending Up Working In The White House 00:09:30 | Carri’s Story 00:13:22 | Brad’s Story 00:21:30 | 2008 Market Crash 00:31:17 | What Was It Like Working For The Obama Administration 00:46:24 | Gavin Newsom & The Current Democratic Party 00:49:33 | Sean’s RNC Speech 01:02:40 | The Infuriating State Of The Democratic Party 01:13:40 | Was It A Mistake For Biden To Run Again 01:23:15 | When Will The Democrats Return To Power 01:36:01 | What Is The 2028 Democratic Platform 01:48:49 | How Did Twigg & Jenkins Start 01:54:05 | Where To Find Twigg & Jenkins Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean sites down with Sean Allen from Union Proud Warrior to discuss the big issues facing union members today. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. This episode is also brought to you by LaborFirst, the leader in healthcare navigation and advocacy for plan sponsors, union members, and retirees. Visit https://laborfirst.com/ for more information. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts!Union Proud Warrior https://unionproudwarrior.com/https://www.instagram.com/unionproudwarrior/ Chapters 00:00:10 | Intro 00:00:24 | Welcome Sean Allen 00:01:03 | Being A Head Of A Local 00:05:02 | Growing Up Union00:08:34 | Union Proud Warrior 00:14:44 | Starting Union Proud Warrior 00:21:44 | Speaking To American Workers00:27:44 | Defending Union Culture 00:40:03 | The 2024 Presidential Election 01:05:37 | Future Growth For Unions 01:18:04 | The Need To Expand Union Picket Lines 01:28:04 | Getting Jumped For Union Activities 01:32:35 | Big Corporations Taking Advantage Of The Little Guy 01:37:40 | Where To Join Union Proud Warrior Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean is joined by Teamsters Peter Alvarado, Antonio "ChiChi" Santana, and Joe Foti to discuss UPS's attempt to buy drivers out of their contracts, breaching their contractual obligations. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. This episode is also brought to you by LaborFirst, the leader in healthcare navigation and advocacy for plan sponsors, union members, and retirees. Visit https://laborfirst.com/ for more information. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00:00 | Intro 00:00:14 | UPS national Negotiation Committee 00:02:34 | Welcome Peter Alvarado, Antonio “ChiChi” Santana, & Joe Foti 00:03:36 | UPS Trying To Buyout Drivers From Contracts 00:09:07 | What Happens If You Take The Buyout 00:15:08 | Bigger Isn’t Always Better 00:18:25 | UPS Has A Morale Problem With Management 00:23:00 | What Does 2028 Look Like For Members 00:28:40 | UPS CEO & Shareholders Greed 00:36:52 | Technology Is the Real Threat 00:43:17 | Sean Stands Up For His Members 00:47:37 | The Public's Perception Of UPS 2020 V.S. Now 00:57:42 | Where Is UPS Most Vulnerable Right Now 01:01:26 | The Final Question Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean is joined by Teamsters Brian Beaton, Mike Ortiz, and Tom Mari to discuss the strike against Republic Services. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. This episode is also brought to you by LaborFirst, the leader in healthcarenavigation and advocacy for plan sponsors, union members, and retirees. Visit https://laborfirst.com/ for more information. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00:00 | Intro 00:00:16 | Republic Teamsters Launch A Strike Brian Beaton, Mike Ortiz, and Tom Mari 00:03:01 | Why Is Republic Waste In This Position 00:07:00 | The Culture Of Negotiations 00:09:06 | Sean Goes Undercover Boss In Waste Management 00:12:05 | Old Lady Gives Sean A Dead Cat 00:17:23 | The Stress On The Body 00:22:04 | Corruption In Corporate Waste Management Employers 00:26:56 | Standing Up For Union Members 00:31:40 | What It's Like On The Line 00:36:28 | Confronting A Scab 00:41:24 | The Culture Of Negotiations & The Biggest Priority 00:49:06 | The Second Biggest Issue On The Line 00:54:41 | The 6 Priorities 01:02:03 | Healthcare 01:10:43 | Dream Lunch Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Sean is joined with Ohio Governor hopeful, Vivek Ramaswamy. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00:00 | Intro 00:00:17 | Vivek Ramaswamy 00:01:03 | Running For President And Now Governor 00:03:59 | What Made Vivek Want To Run For Governor 00:07:59 | Reaction To BLM & January 6th 00:12:40 | America's Woke Smoke 00:16:54 | Residual Effects Of Covid 00:22:20 | The Origins Of Vivek’s Political Beliefs 00:30:50 | Vivek's Plan For Ohio 00:40:28 | Teacher’s Union In Ohio 00:50:21 | Lack Of Resources For Special Education In Boston 00:53:43 | Harvard Janitor Strike 01:00:38 | Setting The Record Straight On Doge 01:02:31 | Rapid Fire Union Questions / Lunch With Anybody Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Sean is joined with his childhood best friends for a peak into what it was was like growing up in Massachusetts. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00:15 | Intro 00:02:58 | Calling Out Sick 00:07:00 | Current Events 00:12:34 | Not An Ounce Of Liquor 00:14:36 | Boston Bar Brawl 00:19:47 | The Ozempic Is Not Working For Brian 00:22:53 | Looking Out For Your People 00:29:21 | Doing Tough Mudder With An Ankle Monitor 00:39:43 | Growing Up In Massachusetts 00:47:14 | Phoning Ma 00:51:27 | Run-ins With The Law 00:56:19 | First Jobs Out Of Highschool 01:01:05 | Sean Gets A Shiner Before His Wedding 01:05:44 | Sean Working His Way Up To Head Of Teamsters 01:09:51 | Brian's "Vacation" 01:13:25 | The Pillows 01:17:59 | The Person You'd Like To Have Lunch With The Most 01:23:20 | Laid-back Lawman 01:27:43 | Sean Saves His Brother 01:33:04 | Bosco The Dog Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Academy Award Winner and Trump appointed Ambassador to Hollywood Jon Voight sits down with Sean O'Brien. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00 | Intro 00:15 | Welcome Jon Voight 00:27 | Voight Slams Gavin Newsom 03:02 | Current State Of Hollywood 08:35 | The Death Of Hollywood 14:20 | Trading Enjoyable Experiences For Convenience 16:49 | Bringing Movie Industry Jobs Back To America 18:55 | Has Streaming Destroyed Hollywood 20:04 | Jewish Hollywood Endings 21:43 | Voight’s Past As A Leftist 26:54 | The Far Left Attack On Voight 32:10 | Voight On Immigration And La Protests 36:01 | Far Left Propaganda In Schools 37:20 | Trying To Keep The Motion Picture Industry In The US 41:21 | The Town 43:42 | A.I. In The Motion Picture Industry 52:44 | Watching Deliverance On Illegal Cable 55:19 | Lunch With One Person Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 2 of Justine Bateman talking about the dangers of A.I. in Hollywood. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00 | Intro 00:16 | Welcome Back Justine Bateman 00:31 | Possible Benefits Of A.I. 01:23 | The Leaders In The World Of A.I. 02:51 | Sam Altman Vision Of The Future 09:23 | What Will A.I. Do To The Work Force? 11:34 | The Fight To Keep A.I.Out Of The Work Force 17:46 | What Deregulation Of A.I. Would Do To Hollywood Industry 23:18 | The Indirect Jobs Created By Hollywood & Californian Tax Credits 28:35 | Putting Tariffs On The Film Industry 33:33 | The Reconciliation Bill 36:35 | The Worst Case Scenario For The Industry 40:15 | The Down Fall Of A.I. 43:12 | Could A.I. Recreate A Dead Actor? 45:08 | Ultimate Lunch 45:49 | Where To Find Justine Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justine Bateman is back to talk about the dangers of A.I. on this week's Better Bad Ideas. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00 | Intro 00:15 | Welcome Back Justine Bateman 00:58 | Proposed A.I. Regulation Moratorium 02:43 | Bateman’s Comp Sci Degree Helping Her Understand A.I. 05:08 | The Hollowing Out Of Humanity 10:35 | A.I. Is Handicapping The Youth 15:38 | What Will Society Look Like With Unregulated A.I. 19:54 | What Comes After A.I.? 22:40 | Geoffrey Hinton: The God Father Of A.I. 25:00 | Software Engineer V.S. Tech Bros 30:45 | A.I.'s Threat To The Blue Collar Work Force 36:38 | Companies Using A.I.To Under Cut Employees & Influence Consumers 39:41 | Letting Your Kids Use Chat GPT? Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former NBA player and founder of the Herren Project, Chris Herren sits down with Sean this week on Better Bad Ideas. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Herren Talks @herrentalks9363 Chapters 00:00:00 | Intro 00:00:40 | Who Is Chris Herren 00:03:26 | Drugs & Secrets 00:05:01 | Boston College & Cocaine 00:08:22 | What Was High school Like For A Basketball Prodigy 00:10:11 | The Beings Of Addiction 00:16:07 | Popping Positive For Cocaine 00:20:20 | Alcohol Is A Slow Walk 00:25:01 | From Boston College To Fresno 00:27:08 | The Pressures Of Professional Basketball 00:35:28 | Being A New Player On The Celtics 00:45:35 | Playing In Europe And Getting Addicted To Heroin 00:51:15 | Leaving Basketball 01:03:52 | The Road To Recovery 01:11:08 | Marijuana 01:17:53 | How To Support The Herren Project Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ret. Navy Seal Jonathan Fussell sits down with Sean this week on Better Bad Ideas. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00:00 | Intro 00:00:36 | Jon Fussell Former Navy Seal 00:04:24 | Former Seal Commander's Take On Leadership 00:14:47 | The Journey To Becoming A Seal 00:22:00 | Being A Seal During 9/11 00:32:00 | The Toughest Missions 00:40:02 | Team Management Skills Used By Navy Seals 00:52:18 | Transitioning To Civilian Life Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh sits down with Sean this week on Better Bad Ideas. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:44 - Martin J. Walsh 00:01:01 - Was Biden Suffering From Memory Loss? 00:09:14 - Building Bridges Across the Aisle 00:17:00 - Democrats & Republicans Failing To Represent 00:24:19 - The Divide In America's Government, Are We On The Right Path? 00:31:46 - Joe Biden Upset at Seans RNC Speech? 00:39:39 - Was Kamala Harris The Best Choice For The Democrats 00:43:13 - Biden’s Last Debate 00:48:48 - Why Kamala Lost Support Of The Teamsters Union 00:59:02 - Was Biden One Of The Best Presidents For Organized Labour? 01:03:48 - Walsh’s Current Endeavors 01:12:47 - Extraordinary Players Dealing With Everyday Problems Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Director, producer, writer, actress, Justine Bateman sits down with Sean on today's Better Bad Ideas! Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:39 - Justine Bateman 00:07:39 - A.I.'s Effect On Workers Strike Negotiations 00:12:08 - Hollywood Put A.I. And Profits Over People 00:14:32 - How Execs Are Ruining The Industry 00:26:23 - Are Politicians Selling Out To A.I.? 00:32:44 - Corporate Interests Influence On Politics 00:35:19 - Gavin Newsom Drops The Ball 00:44:04 - The Trump Administration 00:56:22 - Justine's Current Endeavors And The Future Of The Industry Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congressman Pete Stauber of Minnesota sits down with Sean O'Brien this week! Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:40 Pete Stauber 00:02:01 Congress Under The Trump Administration 00:04:57 Immigration And The Job Market 00:07:00 Mining In America 00:10:01 Automation In The Workplace 00:14:08 America's Untapped Potential 00:18:18 Gov Walz And Minnesota's Internal Politics 00:22:36 The Pro Act And Unionization 00:27:37 Right To Work 00:32:16 The Reconciliation Bill 00:37:08 Striking For Better Working Conditions 00:41:45 Supporting Mines Supports America 00:46:10 United Airlines Aircraft Mechanics 00:50:35 Being A Police Officer And The Worth Of Words 00:54:27 Legalization Of Cannabis 00:59:51 Derek Chauvin and Defund The Police Movement 01:06:46 Getting Shot Off Duty And Being A Professional Hockey Player Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senator Roger Marshall sits down with Sean O'Brien this week! Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:48 - Senator Marshal 00:04:16 - Why Marshal Joined The Senate 00:09:53 - Championing The Working Class 00:17:38 - Toxic Mainstream Media 00:20:44 - Jan 6 00:24:48 - Politics In Football 00:27:58 - Working In Government During Covid 00:34:52 - Trumps First 100 Days 00:37:31 - Immigration And Jobs 00:42:53 - Tariffs 00:48:37 - Faster Labour Contract Legislation 00:53:20 - Amazon Union Busting 01:00:36 - Elon Musk And Doge 01:02:49 - Reaching Across The Isle Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices