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The Life of an Average Joe ft Brandon Novara

The Life of an Average Joe ft Brandon Novara

By Brandon Novara

This is a look into the life of an average Joe. Stories of what someone who isn’t famous goes through on a daily basis. Just because you are not a celebrity doesn’t mean you don’t have stories to tell and adventures to share
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S15 Episode 197 “Mail Call”

The Life of an Average Joe ft Brandon Novara May 31, 2024

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S15 Episode 197 “Mail Call”

S15 Episode 197 “Mail Call”

The final episode had to be a long overdue email episode. I was loaded with some great comments and questions from all of you. Thank you as always.
May 31, 202401:00:02
S15 196 “Cause You Had A Bad Day”

S15 196 “Cause You Had A Bad Day”

Sometimes you just wake and already know how bad of a day you are going to have. What about bad week? Or weeks? How is that when these days come, everyone knows it and makes it tougher.
May 15, 202440:31
S15 Episode 195 “Moving Sucks”

S15 Episode 195 “Moving Sucks”

The whole process of moving is the worst. From packing everything up while you are still trying to live and work to finding a new place. The fees, the extra cost of moving like hiring movers are just a small piece of the expensive puzzle.
May 08, 202434:58
S15 Episode 194 “ Nick Luck Has Returned….Somehow “

S15 Episode 194 “ Nick Luck Has Returned….Somehow “

Our 3rd annual Star Wars celebration episode is back and just time for May the 4th! Bad Batch, The Acolyte, Skeleton Crew and more are packed in this episode!
May 01, 202401:20:39
S15 Episode 193 “ Mad Mad World”

S15 Episode 193 “ Mad Mad World”

Well, it’s that time again. We have to address a few things with what just happened with the TikTok bill. We also have to look at why this went down and how fast
Apr 24, 202446:39
S15 Episode 192 “ Random Moments “

S15 Episode 192 “ Random Moments “

After four cancellations with my special guest, I decided to trash the show and do a random episode with random stories and thoughts.
Apr 17, 202435:08
S15 192 “ Spellbound”

S15 192 “ Spellbound”

The eclipse was a really cool and among feeling. Kinda creepy and strange but, very cool. It reminded me of another time when a weird creepy feeling came over. Still not sure what happened exactly.
Apr 11, 202427:46
S15 Episode 191 “No Diddy”

S15 Episode 191 “No Diddy”

Well you knew I had to talk about Diddy. I mean after all these years, his time is up . No way he gets out of this one
Apr 03, 202439:34
S15 Episode 190 “You Hit A What?”

S15 Episode 190 “You Hit A What?”

This week I was joined by two of my friends Joe and Jacob and we might have been drinking and talking about driving or I should say accidents we have been in. Not the bad ones or at least not ones in which someone got hurt. Just the weird wild stories that we have experienced
Mar 27, 202455:48
S15 Episode 189 "Even Rocks Can Break"

S15 Episode 189 "Even Rocks Can Break"

This past week I had a conversation with a buddy who was going through something, then another buddy and then my son had a bad day. It got me thinking about how sometimes we don't own our feelings and give them time to work themselves out. We just bury them or hide them.
Mar 20, 202442:20
S15 Episode 188 " Turn What Back?"

S15 Episode 188 " Turn What Back?"

Ok it started with the whole time change but, I couldn't stop there. Can we address the fact that TikTok is on the chopping block once again? Do you know what that means if the app is banned?
Mar 13, 202440:44
S15 Episode 187 " Dance With Me"

S15 Episode 187 " Dance With Me"

Marvel has had a rocky road as of late. Movies that don't work, actor changes and shows with delays. However, with a few small wins...they can be back. Those wins could be closer than you think.
Mar 06, 202448:24
S15 Episode 186 "The Lights Are Out In The City"

S15 Episode 186 "The Lights Are Out In The City"

In 2003 55 million people were in the dark and nobody knew why? No power, phones down and more. I was there and yeah it was wild
Feb 29, 202447:37
S15 Episode 185 "Where's My Car Dude"

S15 Episode 185 "Where's My Car Dude"

Ever have your car stolen? What about in daylight? Have you ever had to tell your pregnant wife? Well take it from me...it's not a good time
Feb 21, 202425:20
S15 Episode 184 "Who is We?"

S15 Episode 184 "Who is We?"

Late episode this week was a hectic mess but, I had to talk about something I noticed with couples, people and on social media.
Feb 17, 202436:47
S15 Episode 183 " Get In The Ring"

S15 Episode 183 " Get In The Ring"

Growing I got into some fights, even as an adult I have seen and been involved in some fights. These days, it's different. People don't fight the same and kids done either. So, how do we teach that fighting is something we don't do but should be ready for?
Feb 09, 202443:12
S15 Episode 182 "The World Is Bigger Than You"

S15 Episode 182 "The World Is Bigger Than You"

This week was an interesting one with a phone call that took me down a massive road and thought process. It's amazing to think that everyday someone is going through something bigger than what you are.
Jan 31, 202442:04
S15 Episode 181 " Star Wars Is Heating Up"

S15 Episode 181 " Star Wars Is Heating Up"

We just got a lot of new as far Star Wars heading back to the theaters and more shows on Disney+. So what's coming and should you be excited?
Jan 24, 202441:50
S15 Episode 180 "Parents Wake Up"

S15 Episode 180 "Parents Wake Up"

Parenting is hard no doubt but, why have so many parents got lazy and allow their kids to run the show? I see it everyday and it feels like it is getting worse.
Jan 17, 202439:54
S15 Episode 179 " That's My Bed!"

S15 Episode 179 " That's My Bed!"

It's moving day so time to call the friends and get this done. Nobody expects moving day to be great but, nobody expects a crazy car chase with two ex girlfriend's and losing mattress.
Jan 10, 202447:28
S15 Episode 178 "Dear...."

S15 Episode 178 "Dear...."

Writing a letter has changed over the years. However, the real true emotion that goes into the words on paper can never go away. That's what this episode is, an open letter to my son.
Jan 03, 202439:35
S15 Episode 177 "Beyond 2023 w/Nick Luck"

S15 Episode 177 "Beyond 2023 w/Nick Luck"

The final episode of 2023 looks back at cinema, streaming and the highs and lows of the movies. I am joined by Nick Luck to look at our favorites and what we are looking forward to in 2024
Dec 27, 202301:37:44
Season 15 Episode 176 "Abusers Are Everywhere"

Season 15 Episode 176 "Abusers Are Everywhere"

With the recent Johnathon Majors incident in the news, I wanted to look at a growing problem in the world...abused men.
Dec 20, 202353:38
S15 Episode 175 "Who's Mom Is Driving To The Club"

S15 Episode 175 "Who's Mom Is Driving To The Club"

The 90's were different and so is Gen X. This week I go to the club but, the teen club. That's right, a club just for teenagers who can't drink. What could go wrong?
Dec 13, 202350:02
S15 Episode 174 "Just Riding A Horse

S15 Episode 174 "Just Riding A Horse

I ran into an old friend and man his story about getting fired had me not only puzzled but, digging back into some of my crazy stories from my jobs over the years.
Dec 06, 202342:30
S15 Episode 173 "At The Movies"

S15 Episode 173 "At The Movies"

Cinema has changed over the years along with Hollywood. With streaming services snatching up everything they can and movie theaters raising prices, is it ever going to change? Or go back to the good days?
Nov 29, 202352:36
S15 Episode 172 "Thanksgiving Break"

S15 Episode 172 "Thanksgiving Break"

Just a quick episode talking about some old thanksgiving memories and how it is now.
Nov 22, 202323:27
S15 Episode 171 "Cleaning Out My Closet "

S15 Episode 171 "Cleaning Out My Closet "

Giants, The Marvels, WW3 and more. Yeah this open discussion is all over the place but figured it was a great follow up to last weeks show.
Nov 15, 202356:25
S15 Episode 170 "Just Suck It Up"

S15 Episode 170 "Just Suck It Up"

So men are supposed to be quiet, work, suck it up and don't worry. Seems easy enough but, what about all the times it just too much. The times the battery can't be charged and you don't want to charge it if you could?
Nov 08, 202348:56
S14 Episode 169 "This Could Have Been An Email"

S14 Episode 169 "This Could Have Been An Email"

It's the end of season 14 so that means it's time to answer some emails.
Nov 01, 202341:56
S14 Episode 168 " Its Dress Up Time

S14 Episode 168 " Its Dress Up Time

The final podcast of spooky season. Sick at this end so I kept it short and sweet. Taking a look at some of the popular costumes this year and some of the old school days.
Oct 25, 202323:29
S14 Episode 167 " You Are All Invited"

S14 Episode 167 " You Are All Invited"

Haunted houses are a part of Halloween and the whole season. Not the real ones but ones that we all go and visit. Long lines for a 20-30 minute jump scare. But I can tell you from not only working in one, that I have seen some wild things.
Oct 19, 202339:25
S14 Episode 166 "I Am No Jedi"

S14 Episode 166 "I Am No Jedi"

It's time for a bonus episode and that's thanks to one of the best Star Wars series I have seen...Ahsoka. If you haven't seen it, move on. If you have, let's deep dive into the show, the future and Star Wars.
Oct 13, 202301:12:27
S14 Episode 165 "Shut The Lights Off"

S14 Episode 165 "Shut The Lights Off"

This week I am diving into what to watch this spooky season. From slashers to fun family scares. I got you covered so listen if you dare.
Oct 11, 202348:01
S14 Episode 164 "My Trip To The Waverley Hills Sanatorium"

S14 Episode 164 "My Trip To The Waverley Hills Sanatorium"

Kicking off spooky season with a trip to the one of the most haunted places in the country. Waverley Hills Sanatorium has a history of agony, death and sadness. It also has a history of ghost, creatures and the unexplained. Perfect place to go on a date.
Oct 04, 202345:06
S14 Episode 163 "I Am Probably Getting Cancelled"

S14 Episode 163 "I Am Probably Getting Cancelled"

This week I had an interesting conversation with a great friend and human being. The conversation was about the hot topic of transgenders in sports, the Hollywood trend and more.
Sep 27, 202343:28
S14 Episode 161 " What's The Password?"

S14 Episode 161 " What's The Password?"

The club scene has its own set of stories and moments that I won't forget. However, the rave scene is the one that changed me and the world I was in. Unknown locations, all night dancing, early mornings and more.
Sep 20, 202301:03:40
S14 Episode 160 "The Randomness of It All"

S14 Episode 160 "The Randomness of It All"

Random day to drop a podcast but it's a random episode. From the Amazon rain forest to alligators in Texas. Just a random show with some random topics for a random day
Sep 15, 202348:46
S14 Episode 159 " The Lizard People Are Coming"

S14 Episode 159 " The Lizard People Are Coming"

Aliens, assassins, zombie viruses and lizard people. Just some topics our lovely country talks about on a daily basis. Bust out the tin foil because it's time to talk conspiracies.
Sep 06, 202359:47
S14 Episode 158 " Are You Breaking Up With Me?

S14 Episode 158 " Are You Breaking Up With Me?

After I dropped my son off at school I stopped at a new coffee shop to relax for a few. I witness a break up and it got me thinking about the times I was dumped and the times I had to end it all. Is there ever a good way to do it? We know there is a wrong way but is it ever right?
Aug 30, 202348:56
S14 Episode 157 " Let's Just Have. Simple Day."

S14 Episode 157 " Let's Just Have. Simple Day."

Apple orchards, road trips, board games and late night campfire talks. Simple and yet some of the best moments I ever had. In a complicated world, you need those simple things to not only ground you but to make you see the world better.
Aug 23, 202345:34
S14 Episode 156 " You Can't Save Them All"

S14 Episode 156 " You Can't Save Them All"

We meet so many people in life and some will have a last impression on us, even if we feel like we lost them or can't save them. Over the years I have felt like I lost people that I tried so hard to "fix" or "save."
Aug 16, 202350:33
S14 Episode 155 " 27 Hours In Texas"

S14 Episode 155 " 27 Hours In Texas"

It was a 106 and yet Steve from "The Notes McGoats" podcast flew down to Texas to hang with me as we made our way to the House of Blues for the Killer Mike show. What could possibly go wrong? Here is the podcast to tell you.
Aug 09, 202327:13
S13 Episode 154 "Morning Couch Session"

S13 Episode 154 "Morning Couch Session"

It's the end of the season so that means it's time to talk emails, answer questions and announce some guests and upcoming shows.
Aug 02, 202301:08:40
S13 Episode 153 " THE TIMELINES ARE A MESS

S13 Episode 153 " THE TIMELINES ARE A MESS

The writers and actors strike is going to change the landscape of cinema. However for two major franchises, they have had issues long before. How will the MCU react to this and what is the WB/DC thinking?
Jul 26, 202301:00:37
S13 Episode 152 " Sunday Morning"

S13 Episode 152 " Sunday Morning"

Dating sucks and sometimes you find the right one but, more often than not..you don't. Sometimes you find one who is in a cult and trying to get you to be part of the "family."
Jul 21, 202339:30
S13 Episode 151 " My Kinda Town"

S13 Episode 151 " My Kinda Town"

Looking back at some of the cities that I have spent some serious time in and thinking about the ones I would go back to. From great food to great music, some cities have it all.
Jul 12, 202356:41
S13 Episode 150 " Baby You're A Firework"

S13 Episode 150 " Baby You're A Firework"

It's the 4th of July and typically a great time for summer movies. However this year the theaters are still losing money and Hollywood isn't doing so great either. This week it's movies with a little fireworks.
Jul 05, 202329:47
S13 Episode 149 “Young and Dumb”

S13 Episode 149 “Young and Dumb”

Oh man well it’s hot in Texas so people should stay inside and just zone out to this episode. Summer is a time for lounging by the pool, going on road trips and sneaking out of a bar because a drunk biker gang is in the bar and might kill you if you are found. Yup..that’s the summer I am talking about.
Jun 28, 202350:10
S13 Episode 148 “They’re Here”

S13 Episode 148 “They’re Here”

If you have seen the news at all over the last few months you have seen or heard about UFO sightings seen video releases and heard a whistleblower spew his thoughts. Well now it’s time to hear my thoughts and my own encounters with what could be the the extraterrestrial
Jun 21, 202348:09