Episodes
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No More Glaciers
Three weeks ago, we were talking from the wreckage of a totaled van, a bruised ego, and pure survival mode. Fast forward to today: the fog has lifted, the runway is clear, and the hard-earned swagger is officially back. On this week’s episode, we’re talking about shedding an entire chapter of the...
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Too Dumb to Quit
Four weeks away, a totaled van at a Michigan intersection, and a single item recovered from the wreckage: a late father's old Columbia jacket. This episode is a raw, continuous, unsegmented conversation about staring down 52, surviving the unexpected, and the stubborn work of keeping moving...
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The Sustainability of the 4th Quarter
Overview: Hitting seismic milestones is one thing, but what happens after the smoke clears? In this milestone episode for the 1,100-day mark, we dive into "The Sustainability of the Fourth Quarter." We’re talking about the emotional hangover of a massive win, how to build a sustainable runway for...
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Everything is Coming up Rob!
We’ve spent so long bracing for the storm that when the weather finally clears, it feels almost unnatural. Today, we’re exploring the strange psychology of the glass half full—examining what happens when the scoreboard actually starts leaning in our favor, and learning how to step out of survival...
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The Last Quarter
Rebuilding a life takes grit, consistency, and a lot of ‘Option C’ thinking. Having crossed the 1,000-day milestone, we are now charting the territory beyond. In this episode—"The Last Quarter"—we look at the existential math of turning 52, the seven-year history that led to Sierra, and why the...
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Holding the Line
Someone has to have the gravity to stop the drift. In this substantive episode of Rebuilding Rob: The Podcast, we explore the practical philosophy of leadership, accountability, and boundaries. When visibility is low and the current is rough, someone has to be the rock for the team. In this...
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Building an Empire
We’ve spent the last few weeks identifying the "tomb"—the old patterns holding us back—and sketching out our internal architecture. But blueprints alone don’t build empires. Reflection without action is just a quiet way to stay exactly where you are. In this episode, we move from the safety of...
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Third Gear
Rebuilding Rob: the podcast. Season 3, episode 2: 3rd Gear Summary "Work smarter, not harder" is a common slogan, but rarely does anyone explain how to actually shift the gears. In this episode, we define "Third Gear"—the pace of intentionality, composure, and total control. I break down how to...
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The Cape
I’ve spent the last 1,000 days documenting the rebuild. Today, I’m claiming the mantle. In the Season 3 premiere of Rebuilding Rob: The Podcast, I’m drawing a line in the sand. This is my origin story for the next chapter of school administration—a manifesto on leadership, grit, and why I’ve…
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Rob of a Thousand Days
One thousand days. 143 consecutive weeks. No glitz. Just the work. In this epic Season 2 finale, Rob marks the official completion of his historic 1,000-day consecutive daily blogging streak. This milestone episode is a deep, reflective look across the entire timeline of rebuilding a life from…
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No glitz. Just the work.
"It’s not just about recording the weather; it’s about tracking the change." As we hit Day 980 of the daily blogging streak, we are officially in the final stretch toward the 1,000-day milestone. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the industrial-strength philosophy that has fueled this...
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Episode 9.5 - The Survivors
No script. No glitz. Just 11 stadiums and 18 minutes of raw baseball talk. Rob breaks down his current MLB stadium rankings, counting down from his least favorite game-day experience to the #1 spot on his list. He also checks in on those "Honorable Mention" stops at Busch Stadium and Camden Yards...
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The Double-Digit Breakthrough
"I’ve been a ‘Ballpark Chaser’ by proximity, not by priority. This summer, that changes." In this pivotal episode of Rebuilding Rob, I’m auditing my journey to visit all 30 MLB stadiums. It’s time to separate the "active" credits from the "ghosts" of the past and lay down the official rules of…
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The 250 Year Clock
Rebuilding Rob: The Podcast | S2 E8: The 250-Year Clock Is history winding down, or are we just falling behind on the maintenance? In this episode, Rob explores the "250-Year Clock" theory and how a broken gas dryer in a cold basement became a battleground against the "Ghost of Doubt." From the...
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Teacher Armor
"They teach you pedagogy, they teach you curriculum, they teach you how to grade a rubric. They don’t teach you how to build a steel spine while keeping a soft heart." In the longest and most personal episode of Season 2 yet, Rob dives deep into the concept of "Teacher Armor." From the early...
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The Digital Paper Trail
“I didn’t just write about my life; I was saving it.” In the summer of 2012, a single text message from my STBX (Soon-To-Be Ex) became the catalyst for a 14-year evolution. What started as a "Survival Diary" in a 6th-grade steno notebook has transformed into a 926-day consecutive laboratory for…
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The Hum
11 years of loss. 13 years of autonomy. 14 years of documenting the grit. After a decade-plus, these milestones aren't a roar anymore—they're just a low, quiet hum in the floorboards. In this episode, I’m correcting the "math goof" from earlier this week and exploring why these specific…
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Bugs and Boundaries
"If you don't rock the boat when it's headed for a waterfall, you’re just a polite passenger on a sinking ship." In Episode 4, we move past the introductions and get into the "code" of our daily lives. Rob explores the survival traits we picked up in the social Darwinism of junior high—the "bugs"...
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The Audacity of Potential
The Audacity of Potential "Potential is just a fancy word for what hasn't happened yet." In Episode 3, Rob dives into the "Bridge" transition—moving from the survival mode of the past into a future defined by the 100% Policy [cite: 2026-02-04, 2026-01-05]. This isn't about arrogance; it's about…
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The Art of Moving Slowly
We live in a world that demands instant results, but rebuilding a life doesn’t happen in a microwave. In Episode 2, Rob explores the "crawl" of progress—from a 20-year journey to find his career footing to the peace of nurturing a slow-burn relationship. If you feel like you're behind schedule,...
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The 100% Policy
Welcome to the Season Two premiere of Rebuilding Rob: The Podcast. We’re kicking off the new season by drawing a line in the sand. In this episode, I’m diving into the 100% Policy and why I’m officially done with "breadcrumbs." Using a recent experience—the "Jessica" situation—I talk about the...
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Season 2 Trailer
The shape of things to come this season on Rebuilding Rob: The Podcast
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Rob & The Star Franchises
In the week's episode, Rob talk about his "go-to" TV and movie franchises: Star Wars & Star Trek
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Rob & The Greatest Teacher of All
On this week's episode, Rob talks about failure as a teachable moment and gives an update on the possible TikTok ban in The United States
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Rob & the Work He Loves
In this week's episode, Rob talks about the job that gets him out of bed every day.
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Rob & The Meaning of Patriotism
In this week's episode, Rob discusses his definition of patriotism and the curious case of Nikki Haley's 2024 Presidential campaign
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Rob & the Little Things
In this week's episode, Rob talks about a example of a time when he felt loved. Also, Rob explores the question "is he rereadyy for a relationship again?"
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Rob & The State of the Heart Address
In this week's episode, Rob talks about a funny thing that happened to him on his way to Valentine’s Day, and gives the first annual State of the Heart Address...with tongue firmly planted in cheek
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Rob & The Law of Threes
In this week's episode, Rob encounters the intersection of the law of threes and The Friend Zone
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Rob & The Great American Road Trip
On this week's episode Rob tells the story of his Great American Road Trip & discusses the local impact of the Detroit Lions run though the NFL playoffs
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Rob & A Gift Greater Than Love
In this week's episode, Rob answers the question "What is the greatest gift one can give?"
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Rob and the Holiday Hangover
In this special bonus episode, Rob talks about that feeling when your kids go back to their other parent's house after the holidays
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To the Batmobile!
This week's episode is an extended edition of one of Rob's recent blog posts where he describes his favorite automobile!
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What to do with the 2023 Detroit Tigers
The 2023 Detroit Tigers are having a better-than-expected season in a worse-than-expected division. Should they stick to their plan to rebuild the organization or switch to a more aggressive, win-now model? (Originally recorded May 29 2023)