My Crazy Uncle Dave's Podcast

Rachael Rodgers is a specialist in wills and estate planning who helps people understand what really happens when life, death, divorce, blended families, property, children, and money collide.In this episode of Life by Misadventure, Rachael explains why a basic will is often not enough, why assumptions about marriage and inheritance can cause serious problems, and why lasting powers of attorney may be one of the most important documents you ever create.Rachael’s message is blunt but useful: you may not want to think about death, incapacity, probate, trusts, guardianship, inheritance tax, or who gets what when things go wrong, but avoiding the conversation does not protect the people you love.About the ShowLife by Misadventure is hosted by David Brown and features honest, engaging conversations with interesting people about life, loss, resilience, ideas, and the experiences that shape us.Connect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/4dmbrown/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lifebymisadventurepod/Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/life-by-misadventure/id1782077287Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Z1MszCU19QglChFb11Pw2?si=98ab1a34db074b3d

Rachel Thomas is a specialist mesothelioma nurse whose work has been defined by more than two decades of supporting people and families through serious illness, end of life care, and the hard realities most of us try not to face.In this episode of Life by Misadventure, Rachel talks about why so many people avoid talking about death, the fear families carry when time is short, and how honest conversations and good care can bring more peace than many expect.Rachel leaves you thinking about death in a different way, not as something only frightening or distant, but as part of life that becomes less terrifying when people are given truth, compassion, and room to talk.About the ShowLife by Misadventure is hosted by David Brown and features honest, engaging conversations with interesting people about life, loss, resilience, ideas, and the experiences that shape us.Connect with David on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/4dmbrown/Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@lifebymisadventurepod/Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/life-by-misadventure/id1782077287Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6Z1MszCU19QglChFb11Pw2?si=98ab1a34db074b3d

Lena Robinson is a marketer and founder of FTSQ whose life was shaped by years spent working across advertising, branding and sales, where she learned how often businesses confuse hard selling with real connection.In this episode of Life by Misadventure, David Brown and Lena dig into why so many LinkedIn posts feel forced, why mixing family moments with sales messages can fall flat, and how bad advice pushes business owners towards formulaic content that misses the point.Lena leaves the listener with a simple idea that cuts through all the noise: authenticity is not a trick or a format, but the result of telling stories that make people feel recognised, understood and less like they are being sold to.About the ShowLife by Misadventure is hosted by David Brown and features honest, engaging conversations with interesting people about life, loss, resilience, ideas, and the experiences that shape us.Connect with David on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/4dmbrown/Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@lifebymisadventurepod/Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/life-by-misadventure/id1782077287Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6Z1MszCU19QglChFb11Pw2?si=98ab1a34db074b3d

Rebbeca Morse is an artist whose life was shaped by epilepsy, brain surgery, and the lasting changes those experiences left behind.In this episode of Life by Misadventure, she talks about growing up with seizures she did not yet understand, reaching the point where brain surgery became the only real option, and living with the personality, memory, and identity shifts that followed.Rebbeca shares how art became a way to process what happened and how surviving something major does not always mean returning to the person you were before.LinksRebbeca Morse on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebbecamorse/The National Brain Appeal: https://www.nationalbrainappeal.org/A Letter in Mind: Spring Forward exhibition: https://www.nationalbrainappeal.org/event/a-letter-in-mind-spring-forward/The 2026 A Letter in Mind: Spring Forward exhibition, runs from 24 to 28 March 2026.About the ShowLife by Misadventure is hosted by David Brown and features honest, engaging conversations with interesting people about life, loss, resilience, ideas, and the experiences that shape us.Connect with David on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/4dmbrown/Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@lifebymisadventurepod/Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/life-by-misadventure/id1782077287Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6Z1MszCU19QglChFb11Pw2?si=98ab1a34db074b3d

Mark Goddard is a writer and musician whose life was shaped by a 2002 road trip across America with his brother, Jeremy, chasing the roots of the music they loved and turning the journey into his book Losing Eldorado.In this episode of Life by Misadventure, Mark reflects on the cities, music, mishaps, culture shock, poverty, freedom, and brotherly chaos that defined the trip, from New York and New Orleans to Austin, Chicago, and the long road between them.Mark leaves you with the sense that travel can crack open your assumptions, deepen your understanding of people and place, and turn even the messiest adventure into something worth remembering.Buy the book, photos and explore more at the Losing Eldorado website:https://www.losingeldorado.com/About the ShowLife by Misadventure is hosted by David Brown and features honest, engaging conversations with interesting people about life, loss, resilience, ideas, and the experiences that shape us.Connect with David on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/4dmbrown/Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@lifebymisadventurepod/Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/life-by-misadventure/id1782077287Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6Z1MszCU19QglChFb11Pw2?si=98ab1a34db074b3d

Emily King is a multiple-time national stand up paddle boarding champion and coach whose life was drastically changed by a dog attack that nearly killed her while she was driving a horse-drawn carriage for a wedding.In this episode of Life by Misadventure, Emily shares an outline of what happened, then talks about what recovery looked like in real life, including fear, PTSD, and finding steadiness again through time on the water.Emily leaves you with a quiet reminder that moving on is not about pretending it never happened, it is about learning what helps, leaning on the right people, and choosing small actions that build confidence back.About the ShowLife by Misadventure is hosted by David Brown and features honest, engaging conversations with interesting people about life, loss, resilience, ideas, and the experiences that shape us.Connect with David on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/4dmbrown/Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@lifebymisadventurepod/Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/life-by-misadventure/id1782077287Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6Z1MszCU19QglChFb11Pw2?si=98ab1a34db074b3d

Heart failure might sound like a death sentence, but for Alan King, it turned out to be a life-altering experience that reshaped his perspective on health and happiness.During a candid conversation with host David, Alan shares the gripping story of his health journey, detailing not just the clinical aspects but the emotional roller coaster that accompanied it.From his initial heart failure diagnosis in 2007 to the subsequent challenges he faced, Alan reflects on how this condition forced him to reevaluate his life choices and priorities.He humorously recalls how he once joked about being 'too busy dying' before the gravity of his situation hit home.Through light-hearted banter, Alan's story reveals the importance of recognising one's limits and the necessity of lifestyle changes in managing chronic health conditions.This episode is not just about heart health; it’s a testament to resilience, the power of perspective, and the unexpected silver linings that can emerge from life’s curveballs.About the ShowLife by Misadventure is hosted by David Brown and features honest, engaging conversations with interesting people about life, loss, resilience, ideas, and the experiences that shape us.Connect with David on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/4dmbrown/Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@lifebymisadventurepod/Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/life-by-misadventure/id1782077287Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6Z1MszCU19QglChFb11Pw2?si=98ab1a34db074b3d

Alice Phillips and Danielle Emery are the hosts of Work is Weird Now, two marketing and communications leaders whose paths into work were shaped by early failure, curiosity, entrepreneurship, and a shared interest in how people find meaning in changing careers.In this episode of Life by Misadventure, the conversation moves through school, strengths, apprenticeships, remote work, ageism, AI, and the growing sense that education and employment no longer line up with the world people are actually entering.Alice and Danielle leave you with a simple but important tension: work feels uncertain and broken in places, but there is still room to build something more human, more honest, and better suited to the lives people actually want.Find Dan and Alice:LinkedIn: Danielle Emery | Alice PhillipsListen to Work Is Weird Now on Apple, Spotify and more.About the ShowLife by Misadventure is hosted by David Brown and features honest, engaging conversations with interesting people about life, loss, resilience, ideas, and the experiences that shape us.Connect with David on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/4dmbrown/Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@lifebymisadventurepod/Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/life-by-misadventure/id1782077287Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6Z1MszCU19QglChFb11Pw2?si=98ab1a34db074b3d

We've got a lively chat lined up today, diving into some pretty heavy topics: potholes and, well, death.Yeah, you heard that right! We kick things off with a thoughtful discussion about mortality, spurred by the startling news of a friend's near brush with death that really got us reflecting.Then we switch gears to rant about those pesky potholes that seem to defy all logic when it comes to being fixed. Why is it that councils can patch them up but can’t seem to make a lasting repair? We dig into the nitty-gritty of local infrastructure, the challenges of funding, and what it all means for us everyday drivers.So, buckle up (see what I did there???) for a rollercoaster of thoughts, laughs, and maybe a few eye rolls as we navigate this conversation together!About the ShowLife by Misadventure is hosted by David Brown and features honest, engaging conversations with interesting people about life, loss, resilience, ideas, and the experiences that shape us.Connect with David on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/4dmbrown/Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@lifebymisadventurepod/Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/life-by-misadventure/id1782077287Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6Z1MszCU19QglChFb11Pw2?si=98ab1a34db074b3d

In this solo episode, Dave gets real about something we all face: mortality. After receiving difficult news about two people in his life, Dave reflects on the weight of it all.Why don’t men talk about health?Why do we brush off warning signs until it’s too late?And what does it mean when it all hits you in the same day?This one’s personal.About the ShowLife by Misadventure is hosted by David Brown and features honest, engaging conversations with interesting people about life, loss, resilience, ideas, and the experiences that shape us.Connect with David on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/4dmbrown/Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@lifebymisadventurepod/Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/life-by-misadventure/id1782077287Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6Z1MszCU19QglChFb11Pw2?si=98ab1a34db074b3d

In this episode David reconnects with filmmaker Angus 'Hendo' Henderson to explore the creative chaos behind real-time, one-shot filmmaking.They unpack the story behind the BAFTA-nominated indie hit Boiling Point, and the leap from there to Adolescence, the new Netflix mini-series that’s breaking both records and hearts.About the ShowLife by Misadventure is hosted by David Brown and features honest, engaging conversations with interesting people about life, loss, resilience, ideas, and the experiences that shape us.Connect with David on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/4dmbrown/Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@lifebymisadventurepod/Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/life-by-misadventure/id1782077287Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6Z1MszCU19QglChFb11Pw2?si=98ab1a34db074b3d

No matter what choice you make as a parent, staying home, going back to work, or trying to juggle both, someone is always judging. In this episode we dive into the realities of modern parenting and we unpack the tough decisions parents face, from career sacrifices and financial pressures to the emotional weight of raising kids.Two brilliant guests Gráinne Dunne and Claire Marshall explore:The stigma around stay-at-home parents vs. working parents.Why finances play a bigger role in parenting choices than many admit.How flexible work and self-employment are changing the game.The invisible labour of managing a household and why it’s undervalued.Why society needs to stop judging parents and let people make the best choice for their families.We also touch on personal stories, from struggling with confidence after taking time off work to the unexpected pressures of being the main breadwinner.This episode is an honest, no-filter conversation about the choices, challenges, and judgments parents face in 2025. Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent, a working professional, or somewhere in between, this one’s for you.Tune in now and let us know...have you felt judged for your parenting choices?Gráinne Dunne – LinkedInClaire Marshall – LinkedInFollow the show for more unfiltered conversations!About the ShowLife by Misadventure is hosted by David Brown and features honest, engaging conversations with interesting people about life, loss, resilience, ideas, and the experiences that shape us.Connect with David on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/4dmbrown/Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@lifebymisadventurepod/Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/life-by-misadventure/id1782077287Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6Z1MszCU19QglChFb11Pw2?si=98ab1a34db074b3d

In this episode, we’re diving into a juicy discussion about the future of Bond and why some folks are just not keen on Amazon getting their hands on this iconic franchise.In this chat David and Angus (Hendo) Henderson tackle the fears of cheesy spin-offs, the importance of casting the right actor, and why some people are worried that Bond might just become another piece of “content” in Amazon's vast library. (Yes, they really said "content".)Plus, we share some insider stories and insights that’ll make you think twice about who should really be behind the wheel of this franchise.So grab a cuppa, sit back, and let’s chat about the potential highs and lows of this new chapter in Bond history!About the ShowLife by Misadventure is hosted by David Brown and features honest, engaging conversations with interesting people about life, loss, resilience, ideas, and the experiences that shape us.Connect with David on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/4dmbrown/Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@lifebymisadventurepod/Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/life-by-misadventure/id1782077287Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6Z1MszCU19QglChFb11Pw2?si=98ab1a34db074b3d

In this episode, Dave and Alan dive into the relentless debate around Elon Musk, media bias, and the internet’s toxic discourse.They break down why Musk divides public opinion, with critics dismissing him unfairly while supporters ignore his flaws.The conversation expands to how both liberal and conservative media twist narratives, spreading misinformation to suit their agendas.Finally, they tackle the role of online anonymity in fueling bad-faith arguments and making social media a battleground rather than a space for real discussion.If you’re tired of internet clowns and media spin, this one’s for you.TakeawaysElon Musk divides public opinion, with critics often dismissing him unfairly while supporters overlook his flaws.Media and political messaging are broken, as both sides manipulate narratives and spread misinformation to serve their agendas.Online anonymity fuels toxic discourse, making it easier for people to spread bad-faith arguments and avoid accountability.About the ShowLife by Misadventure is hosted by David Brown and features honest, engaging conversations with interesting people about life, loss, resilience, ideas, and the experiences that shape us.Connect with David on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/4dmbrown/Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@lifebymisadventurepod/Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/life-by-misadventure/id1782077287Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6Z1MszCU19QglChFb11Pw2?si=98ab1a34db074b3d

The first episode of the Life by Misadventure Podcast serves as an introduction to the show’s purpose and upcoming topics.About the ShowLife by Misadventure is hosted by David Brown and features honest, engaging conversations with interesting people about life, loss, resilience, ideas, and the experiences that shape us.Connect with David on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/4dmbrown/Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@lifebymisadventurepod/Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/life-by-misadventure/id1782077287Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6Z1MszCU19QglChFb11Pw2?si=98ab1a34db074b3d

Welcome to the Life by Misadventure Podcast, the show where common sense and controversy collide.Join your host, David Brown, every so often as he dives into the topics people think about but rarely say out loud. From the absurd to the infuriating, the hilarious to the downright baffling, no subject is off-limits.Most of the time, he will bring in friends, thinkers, professionals (and the occasional troublemaker) to chat with. Other times, it’s just him, armed with a microphone and a questionable filter.Expect unfiltered opinions, a dash of mischief, and the occasional moment where he'll wonder if he's just tanked his career.Will he get cancelled? Possibly. Will you enjoy it? Probably.Subscribe now and let’s see how long this lasts.