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Rebuilding Rob - the podcast

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Follow along with the exploits of “a perfectly ordinary, non gun-owning, white guy” navigating his way through his 50s post-divorce. I also talk about pop culture, baseball, motivation, politics, and life in general.

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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 rebuild. This isn’t a highlight reel—it’s an interrogation of the 14-year library and the raw truth behind the "No Glitz" mantra. In this episode, we discuss: • The 14-Year Library: Looking back at the spiral-bound engineering journals that started in 2012 and the shift from documenting time to tracking real, internal change. • The Point of No Return: Identifying the moment I realized I was just a "cog in the machine" and the decision to stop fulfilling roles and start building a man. • The 100% Policy & Option C: Why self-preservation requires a refusal to settle for "breadcrumbs" and how Guinan’s "Option C" became a foundational boundary. • The Anti-Phony Policy: Rejecting the filters and "glitz" of modern social media in favor of the "Raw Edge" of reality. • Mile 26: Finding the stride in the final 0.2 miles before the 1,000-day mark. Connect with the Journey: • Blog: Rebuilding Rob – Follow the 1,000-day streak live. • Theme: Audacity of Potential / Bugs and Boundaries. No glitz. Just the work.

13 mei 2026 - 9 min
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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 the road. What’s inside this episode: • The Active Audit: Which stadiums survived the cut and why my current count sits at 9. • The I-95 Blueprint: A detailed look at the 1,200-mile July road trip that will take me through Philadelphia, Baltimore, and D.C. to finally hit the double-digit milestone. • The Psychology of the Rebuild: Why moving from "accidental" visits to an intentional mission is the ultimate "Option C" move. Join me as I move from 9 parks to 12 and prove that rebuilding is about more than just getting back to zero—it’s about having the audacity to drive toward something bigger. Featured in this episode: • Stadium 10: Philadelphia (Citizens Bank Park) • Stadium 11: Baltimore (Camden Yards) • Stadium 12: Washington D.C. (Nationals Park) Connect with the Rebuild: • Blog: rebuildingrob.com • Bluesky/Threads: @rebuildingrob

29 apr 2026 - 16 min
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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 macro-cycles of civilization to the micro-victories of DIY repair, we’re looking at what it takes to clear the horizon and keep moving forward. In this episode: • The Historian’s Lens: Why 2026 feels like a pivotal gear-turn in a 250-year cycle. • The Grit: A candid look at the reality of the "tween years" and staying consistent. • The Red Fist Signal: How fixing a dryer and unbolting a flagpole represent the audacity of potential. Timestamps: 0:00 — Intro 0:50 — The Historian’s Lens: The 250-Year Clock Theory 3:01 — The Grit: Rebuilding and the Reality of the Meds 7:30 — The Ghost and the Dryer: A Victory in the Basement 9:03 — The Flagpole Victory: Clearing the Horizon 9:55 — Outro: Final Reflections 11:06 — End Credits (LoFi Piano) Links: Blog: http://rebuildingrob.com Socials: Follow the "Red Fist" on Threads, Bluesky, and Facebook.

15 apr 2026 - 12 min
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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 "forge" of South Carolina to the intense "sanctuary" of inner-city Detroit, this episode explores the functional necessity of building a shield to survive the classroom—and the struggle of learning how to take it off. In this episode: • The Forge: How a principal named "Doc" and the heat of the Lowcountry shaped a young educator. • What the Textbooks Miss: The raw reality of students like "Q" and why "Apollo 13-ing" through 2020 required a different kind of strength. • The Killing Fields vs. The Suburbs: The mental weight of compartmentalizing the commute. • The Seventh Day: Why Saturday is the "unbuckling" point where the armor finally hits the floor. The rebuild is a process of choosing when to be a fortress and when to be a human being. Links & Resources: • Read the graphic illustrated version of this post at RebuildingRob.com

1 apr 2026 - 15 min
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