Sage-Based Wisdom

Jana reminds listeners to protect themselves while staying grounded in community values. Brian contemplates becoming a stretch-lab “professional.” Our guest Amber Midthunder (@ambermidthunder, Prey, Novocaine) talks stunt training, compound bows, and a Menti-B at 9. We pitch “Ninja Turtle Island” and “Powwow Housewives.” The advice of the week tells us: entrepreneurship is not in conflict with an...

Jana wonders how much calling mom is too much. Brian avoids conflict like the plague. Frankie has a stand-up special coming out on Hulu on October 10th! A caller asks how she should approach writing a book.  FOR MORE OF US IN YOUR LIFE, BECOME AN OFFICIAL WISE ASS: sagebasedwisdom.supercast.com   Hosts: Jana Schmieding (@janaunplgd) and Brian Bahe (@brian_bahe) Guest: Frankie Quiñones (@frankiequi...

Jana once took the train to Philadelphia to hook up. Brian’s kink is being tired and weathered. Our guest Nicole Byer (Why Won’t You Date Me? Podcast, Emmy nominated) doesn’t like kids but likes babies. Our advice of the week tells us that: men are “feminine energy harvesting” and wearing women’s energy when they date. Our caller asks: what should they expect in their thirties? FOR MORE OF US IN Y...

Brian unveils his Men of Power 50 over 50 list of political daddies. Jana used to have a very weird comedy aesthetic. Producer John is doing cool sketch comedy on social media right now. A caller has hemorrhoids.  FOR MORE OF US IN YOUR LIFE, BECOME AN OFFICIAL WISE ASS: sagebasedwisdom.supercast.com Hosts: Jana Schmieding (@janaunplgd) and Brian Bahe (@brian_bahe) Music: Steve Jenkins (@stevejenk...

Brian considers getting his nipple(s) pierced. Jana wants her girls to get through this time with the help of drugz. Tai manages his anxiety by not thinking about the future at all. A caller asks how to deal with mean family members on Facebook. In our Supercast Wise Ass Bonus, Brian exposes his nipple.  FOR MORE OF US IN YOUR LIFE, BECOME AN OFFICIAL WISE ASS: sagebasedwisdom.supercast.com Hosts:...

Brian is applying to businesses that solely ask for his angel numbers. Jana went to a Native culture camp when she was a kid. Mariah is an unpaid spokesperson for compression packing cubes. A caller asks how to discuss white supremacy with her daughter.  Hosts: Jana Schmieding (@janaunplgd) and Brian Bahe (@brian_bahe) Guest: Mariah Smith (@mariahmariahmariah) Music: Steve Jenkins (@stevejenkins)...

Jana doesn't care about the algorithmic advice because she wants to dive into Brian's new therapist. Brian lusts after Hunter B and cigarettes. He's a bad boy. Frequent caller, Sam, asks if she's enabling her brothers.  Hosts: Jana Schmieding (@janaunplgd) and Brian Bahe (@brian_bahe) Music: Steve Jenkins (@stevejenkins) Producer: John Delviscio (@johndelviscio) Have a question...

Jana thinks her soul is elderly. Brian claims Oprah walked so Tiktok could run. Vanessa teaches Brian and Jana how to be Chingonas. A caller asks how to plug into local social issues.  Hosts: Jana Schmieding (@janaunplgd) and Brian Bahe (@brian_bahe) Guest: Vanessa Gonzalez (@vanessacomedy) Music: Steve Jenkins (@stevejenkins) Producer: John Delviscio (@johndelviscio) Have a question or comment ab...

Brian and Jana debrief their rejection from NBC and regale listeners with stories from the set of "Untitled OKW Pilot." They actually bravely do not give out any advice in this episode because they just need to comfort each other.  Hosts: Jana Schmieding (@janaunplgd) and Brian Bahe (@brian_bahe) Music: Steve Jenkins (@stevejenkins) Producer: John Delviscio (@johndelviscio) Have a questi...

Jenny Yang's 60% is other people's 100% and she had a menty B last summer. Brian's next version of himself is someone who initiates and plans things. Jana has been taking a break from therapy and it's backfiring. A caller asks how to get an adult job after lots of firings.  Hosts: Jana Schmieding (@janaunplgd) and Brian Bahe (@brian_bahe) Guest: Jenny Yang (@jennyyangtv) Music:...

A caller discusses being canceled in Portland -- most relatable experience ever? Brian thinks the horniest movie is Face Off. Sierra spills Nick Cage tea. Jana dives into the failings of the justice system. 

Jana has been dreaming about our guest Sierra every night this week. Brian’s algorithm is telling him he’s going to be in love soon. Our guest Sierra Teller Ornelas (Rutherford Falls, Superstore) thinks the world is so bad because too many white women became witches. Our advice of the week tells us that: dealing with uncertainty helps us deal with anxiety. Our caller asks: How to deal with rejecti...

Jana is wondering if she should get a g*n. Brian does also get a g*n. Our guest Michael Greyeyes (Rutherford Falls, Walking Dead) reps all of the treaties in Canada. Our advice of the week tells us that being an actor in LA is learning to schmooze. Our caller asks: How to deal with rejection? Hosts: Jana Schmieding (@janaunplgd) and Brian Bahe (@brian_bahe) Guest: Michael Greyeyes (@michael_greyey...

Jana was bullied in 7th grade. Brian has never seen the movie Never Ending Story. Jackie discusses recovering from a London relationship and diving into comedy. Gabriel Union gives TikTok advice to women in their 30s. A caller asks if he should try to break up his best friend's marriage.  Hosts: Jana Schmieding (@janaunplgd) and Brian Bahe (@brian_bahe) Guest: Jackie Keliiaa (@jackiecomedy) M...

A caller asks Mato how to talk to a homie who might be fckn' up in life. Mato recently tried poppers. Jana drops mental illness stats for the youth. Brian loves to flop. Hosts: Jana Schmieding (@janaunplgd) and Brian Bahe (@brian_bahe) Guest: Mato Wayuhi (@matowayuhi) Music: Steve Jenkins (@stevejenkins) Producer: John Delviscio (@johndelviscio) Have a question or comment about anything? Leav...

Jana is giving the commencement speech at her college alma mater. Brian does “lilili” for the first time. Our guest Mato Wayuhi (Reservation Dogs) thinks you can’t rest on the laurels of your Indigeneity. Our advice of the week tells us that our brain can’t tell the difference between reality and thought. Hosts: Jana Schmieding (@janaunplgd) and Brian Bahe (@brian_bahe) Guest: Mato Wayuhi (@matowa...

Jana's honest about her feelings. Brian affects people. They believe that advice from an Australian white man is not to be followed.   Our caller asks:  Am I cringe for wanting to do improv and podcasting? Hosts: Jana Schmieding (@janaunplgd) and Brian Bahe (@brian_bahe) Music: Steve Jenkins (@stevejenkins) Producer: John Delviscio (@johndelviscio) Have a question or comment about anything? L...

Jana's approaching burnout. Brian finds his own farts appealing. They both saw the movie Sinners and busted all over it.  Our advice of the week tells us to walk in intervals. Our caller asks: why does every gay, cis man touch me? Hosts: Jana Schmieding (@janaunplgd) and Brian Bahe (@brian_bahe) Music: Steve Jenkins (@stevejenkins) Producer: John Delviscio (@johndelviscio) Have a question or...

Jana goes to therapy and doesn’t lie to her therapist. Brian just realized sports are horny. Our guest Cody Lightning (Echo, Rez Ball) coached hockey and wrote a movie about it. Our advice of the week gives us fours of therapy in one minute. Our caller asks: how do you get rid of a double chin? Hosts: Jana Schmieding (@janaunplgd) and Brian Bahe (@brian_bahe) Guest: Cody Lightning (@lightning.cody...

Jana and Brian went to night one of Cowboy Carter. Our advice of the week tells us: we should not be thinking about what other people think of us. Our caller asks: many questions about Brian’s tantric massage retreat like, how long were the massages? Was there peeking? Were people loud or quiet? Was it a race to finish? Hosts: Jana Schmieding (@janaunplgd) and Brian Bahe (@brian_bahe) Music: Steve...

Jana lived like “Old School” in college. Brian might submit to be on a reality dating TV show. Our guest Minnie Goode was fired from El Torito in college. Our advice of the week tells us: we should be dating like they do on Netflix’s “Love on the Spectrum.” Our caller asks: She’s looking for a relationship and doesn’t want a situationship. Does she stick to her guns and wait for a relationship? Or...

Jana doesn’t want to live with or near sheep again. Brian wants to be talked into it by a drunk guy at a hostel. Our advice of the week tells us (drunkenly): you have to yolo when you’re traveling. Our caller asks: How can he, a Native person, help his wife, a non Native, laugh at Native comedy because she seems too uncomfortable to laugh? Hosts: Jana Schmieding (@janaunplgd) and Brian Bahe (@bria...

Jana thinks Native people have a hard time getting abs. Brian does not have abs. Our guest River Butcher met Sleater-Kinney at the Women’s March. Our advice of the week tells us: just because I don’t require much doesn’t mean I deserve the bare minimum. Our caller asks: How, as a trans man, to start dating for the first time? Hosts: Jana Schmieding (@janaunplgd) and Brian Bahe (@brian_bahe) Guest:...

Jana did not feel seen by the show “Girls”. Brian will often run away from community. Our guest Cigi Farmer fell through her mom’s attic. Our advice of the week tells us: being in community with others can be annoying sometimes but it’s the price you pay for community. Our caller asks: How often are you supposed to clean your toilet? Hosts: Jana Schmieding (@janaunplgd) and Brian Bahe (@brian_bahe...

Jana’s credit card got stolen. Brian is done with his tour and happy to be home. Our guest Kaniehtiio Horn (Seeds, Reservation Dogs, Letterkenny) went through a harrowing tale about the pull out method. Our advice of the week tells us how to naturally make breasts larger. Our caller asks: How does a non-Native mom and wife navigate living on a reservation and integrate into the community? Hosts: J...