Sunday Morning Coming Down

John is a week into Dry January, and it’s triggering a 5/8th life crisis. He wonders aloud whether he should be doubling down on the things he’s always done, or if he should seek newness on the regular. 

John spent 4 days and 3 nights eating and drinking his way through fabulous Las Vegas and is ready to be PRIME in the new year. He encourages you to pick your word and make 2026 what you want it to be. 

John is riding the wave of a jam-packed holiday week. He expresses his appreciation for the wives and moms who make it all go, while wondering if people who love sports live longer. 

John’s tooth is back in, and he’s excited to have the kids home for holiday week. He shares wisdom from airports, hotels, and Ubers while in New Mexico. He’s also cracked the code to survive Minnesota winters. 

John opens up about navigating the Grand Forks-like vibes of a long, cold Minnesota Winter. One golden ticket has been redeemed, and he takes some wisdom from the new Stuart Scott documentary. 

No one has redeemed a golden ticket from John’s holiday cards, and it’s hurting his heart. He looks to three wise men to guide him through the dark days of another Minnesota winter. 

John had a nice Thanksgiving, even though they forgot to take home the leftovers. He also wonders if A.I. might have us all go back to land lines and human connection, which might not be so scary after all. 

John shares wisdom from a documentary about Eddie Murphy, learns one Tide pod is always enough, and has a makeup plan for his holiday card mistake from last year.  

John is disappointed in his fellow Minnesotans who pretended the Northern Lights looked anything like the pictures on their phones. He also got some yard work done and attended a Gala. He’s fancy like that. 

John witnessed a twenty something that somehow figured out life eating steak alone at a restaurant, and he tries to organize a party even though he’s disorganized. 

John shares wisdom from his personal McConaughey, RCR. He leaves a play early, even though his wide’s Apple Watch has theater mode, and he hands out full size candy to 43 kids on Halloween. 

It’s that time of year, and John shares a proactive strategy to help you avoid the Winter blues. He also visited Winona, went to Lainey, shares his etiquette intervention story, and might just be a Setlist Sherpa. 

John provides insight on dog sniffing and has an embarrassing situation at the gym because he needs reading glasses. He also fixed the fireplace, and, unlike the Beckhams, let his wife have her good side.  

It’s the changing of the seasons, and John is helping spread rumors the warm weather might be sticking around. He’s also preparing to be hairless by Spring Break, and removed his second dock of the year. 

John is a little tuned up and looking to make up for a bad pod last week. He just took the dock out and shares wisdom from a financial planner and a young daughter. Because they know the truth. 

John is on his annual Cinco Grande guy’s trip in effortlessly cool, Santa Barbara. After 30 years of this tradition, he shares some wisdom and does a question-and-answer session with the guys. 

John wears shorts to steak night, had another tough session on his Blackstone, and reminds us all to get the turkey sandwich at Pezzo. 

It was cart path only for John down in Fort Lauderdale, he had a wonderful time on the maraschino cherry diet, even though he forgot to pack underwear. 

John gets his vegan friends a falafel waffle, which turns out not to be thoughtful. He also has to remind his wife that he can’t see his own butt. 

John and his wife have mixed feelings on “the season of death (Fall),” as the State Fair winds down. He reminds us to stay in one time zone and mix in a few mimosas at a drag brunch. 

John revisits a parable from his younger days, and wonders if he ever followed it. Plus, it’s State Fair Season and that means live music at Dino’s! 

John is in Boston taking care of his daughter. He wonders if a laugh track is all 2025 needs, and manages to sneak two drinks out of an Irish pub in coffee cups.  

John is still in his pajamas after celebrating another Joe Ryan victory. He also gave the people what they want with another boat mishap, this time involving his pinky ring. 

John’s wife beat him in golf, but he was sober. The Twins traded all their players, and it has Minneapolis feeling like Indianapolis. Also, we might not like trees anymore.  

John was on the road this week, where he concluded brisket is the king of all meats. He also visited the 3M Golf tournament, otherwise known as the best place in Minnesota for women to meet a dude.