15. Thinking out loud about the Group Chat That Never Sleeps, Soft F1 Cars, and Getting Booed by a PlayStation

15. Thinking out loud about the Group Chat That Never Sleeps, Soft F1 Cars, and Getting Booed by a PlayStation

Welcome back to Just Glen. Pop your earpods in, let’s go for a walk. This week we start with a serious question: When did Formula 1 cars get so soft? They’ve got little tyre blankets to keep them warm, and a guy checking the asphalt temperature so it’s not too hot or too cold. It’s the Goldilocks of motorsport. Compare that to the 80s when we played cricket on concrete with no helmets and called it Saturday. Speaking of the 80s, I talk about ride-or-die brand loyalty. I was a Nike, Gray-Nicolls, and Ray-Ban guy. I tell the story of spending every cent I had on a pair of Top Gun aviators, only for my brother to break them—and then nearly kill me in a car crash involving a palm tree in Townsville. But the Deep Dive this week is about the group chat. Every bloke over 40 has a group chat that is completely out of control. It started five years ago to organise a catch-up, and now it’s 200 messages a day of fire emojis and nonsense. We talk about the unspoken rules, the chat you’re too scared to leave, and why men seem to communicate better via a 3-minute voice note than face-to-face. Plus, a massive What I’m Watching segment featuring The Crash on Netflix, Widow's Bay on Apple TV, The Four Seasons Season 2, Jack Ryan: Ghost War, and The Man in the High Castle. And I reveal my secret dream of starring in a stage play, despite being told to mime by my high school teacher and literally getting booed by the SingStar video game. Let's get into it.

14. Thinking out loud about funerals and hip replacements

We start this week with a bit of a laugh about the state of our bodies. I recently went to a funeral, and instead of talking about the footy, every single bloke my age was comparing their upcoming operations. Hips, knees, shoulders — it turns out the body was keeping score the whole time we were playing 80s sport on concrete courts with zero recovery. We were athletes, and now we’re just spare parts. But then, we get real. Funerals have a way of cutting through the noise and making you stop. I talk about the bizarre reality of having your entire life packaged up into a 10-minute slideshow and a eulogy read by a celebrant who never even met you. It made me ask a tough question: What does your slideshow look like? And who is in the room? I also share two very personal stories about standing up for the people you love: why I couldn't speak at my mum's funeral (and how I still carry that), and how I found the words to deliver a eulogy for my great friend Sam after she took her own life. Plus, we’ve got a massive What I’m Watching segment featuring Deadloch Season 2, Netflix’s Legends, and my frustration with the 4-episode season of Full Swing. And finally, my Star of the Week goes to a little legend named Mackenzie, who refused to accept her parents' no-lolly diet and became a ruthless playground survivor. Pop your earpods in. Let’s go for a walk. Timestamps: •[00:00] Intro & WNBA update: Why you need to watch the Indiana Fever •[01:58] The Operations Roundtable: Going to a funeral and comparing surgical schedules •[07:55] 80s Sport: Concrete courts, zero stretching, and why we all need new hips •[09:45] What I’m Watching: Deadloch Season 2, Legends (Netflix), and Full Swing Season 4 •[12:14] Star of the Week: Mackenzie the lunchbox lolly thief •[14:13] The Deep Dive: Funerals. What does your slideshow look like? •[16:18] The Eulogies: Why I couldn't speak for my mum, but had to speak for Sam •[20:34] Mental Health Moment: Grief cuts through the noise. Reach out if you need to. •[21:51] Business Tip: How AI (like Manus) replaces the need to be an expert in everything •[25:01] Travel: Planning a New Zealand golf trip (Cape Kidnappers, Tara Iti) •[26:06] Question of the Week: What do you want your eulogy to say? (If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636).

13. Thinking Out Loud About Mother’s Day, Memories and Getting Older

This week’s episode turned into a more reflective one than I expected. It started with watching another frustrating Essendon performance… but somehow ended up becoming an episode about memory, ageing, appreciation and the people we miss. With Mother’s Day just passing, I found myself thinking a lot about my mum — the little details I still remember, the things I wish I could ask her now as an adult, and how strange it is that someone can be gone for decades but still feel present in your life. Along the way I also talk about: * why sport memories stay with us * getting older and feeling different about life * buying Beth a Louis Vuitton scarf for Mother’s Day * the strange guilt and appreciation that comes with spending money on the people you love * and why some memories never really leave us This one’s a little slower, more reflective, and probably says a lot about where my head’s been lately. ⭐ STAR OF THE WEEK A quick shoutout this week to the people who quietly shape our lives and leave a lasting impact long after they’re gone.

12. Thinking out loud about Razor Blade Wars, 80s Tuckshops, and Summer House Leaks

Welcome back to Just Glen. Pop your earpods in and let's go for a walk. This week, we are diving into the petty domestic battles we all fight but never discuss. Why do women get 80% of the bathroom real estate? Why is my razor treated with respect while Beth's is left in a puddle of water? We're calling it the Razor Blade Wars, and we need to talk about it. We also take a trip back to the 80s to discuss the terrifying reality of watching Freddy Krueger at 10 years old, and the absolute nutritional wasteland that was the 80s school tuckshop. Plus, we unpack the leaked audio from the Summer House reunion, the reality of getting "backed up" after a flight, and why tracking your kids with an AirTag is a wild contrast to the freedom we had growing up. Finally, we look at the reality of retirement. I have a 5-6 year plan to sell the business, but what does the next chapter actually look like? Send me a DM and let me know your thoughts. Connect with Glen: •Learn more at The Life Coaching College: https://thelifecoachingcollege.com.au/ [https://thelifecoachingcollege.com.au/]

11. Thinking out loud about a 35 Year Diet, Menopause Rants, and a Maldives Prime Hack

Why is it called MENopause? And at what age do you get to start walking with your arms clasped behind your back? In this episode of Just Glen, we’re covering the big questions. We’re also taking a trip back to the 80s to remember the terrifying reality of having to call a girl’s landline and get past her dad, plus the time we had to manually squeegee a Toyota Corolla while driving down the Nepean Highway in a torrential downpour. But then we go deep. For the first time, Glen opens up about a 35-year battle with food. From being the "fattest kid in school" to developing anorexia and bulimia, Glen shares the reality of male eating disorders—a topic that is almost never talked about. He explains the mental torture of food obsession, how he finally broke the cycle with keto and intermittent fasting, and why building a home gym at 56 proves it’s never too late to become the healthiest version of yourself. Plus, a hilarious story about what happens when you leave your Amazon Prime account logged in at a luxury Maldives resort. Timestamps: •00:00 – The Menopause rant: Why are we getting the blame? •02:46 – At what age do you start walking with your arms behind your back? •04:07 – 80s Nostalgia: No stack hats, and the legend of "Danny and the Squeegee" •10:13 – The 80s Landline Gatekeeper: Trying to call a girl's house •12:20 – What I'm Watching: The Afterparty, Your Friends & Neighbours, Shrinking, and Summer House •16:48 – The Deep Dive: Being late to a healthy lifestyle and building a gym at 56 •17:21 – The 35-Year Diet: Surviving anorexia, bulimia, and the mental torture of food •25:28 – What finally worked: Atkins, keto, and 18:6 fasting •30:13 – The Maldives Prime Hack: "Glenn can't get it up" •32:38 – The Takeaway: It is never too late to turn it around If you’re curious about life coach training and want to have a chat, Anthony on our team would love to connect with you — https://calendly.com/tlcccoach/become-a-coach-chat