Obviously Wrong

America turns 250 this year, and half the country can’t agree on whether that’s something to celebrate or something to survive. On this episode of Obviously Wrong, Mark Caples argues that we’ve confused the country with whoever currently holds the keys to it, and that mix-up is costing us more than we realize. Mark digs into the actual history behind July 4th (spoiler: it wasn’t the finish line),...

In this episode of Obviously Wrong, Mark Dalton Caples breaks down:What “treated wastewater” actually is (and what it isn’t)What discharge permits cover — and what they don’tPFAS (“forever chemicals”), pharmaceuticals, and microplasticsWhy Hill Country karst geology makes this differentThe Trinity Aquifer risk no one wants to talk aboutThe Lennar subdivisions in Comal CountyHouse Bill 2265 and the...

On July 4th, 2025, the Texas Hill Country experienced one of its deadliest natural disasters in history. In just 45 minutes, the Guadalupe River rose over 26 feet, killing 130+ people and wiping $200 million off Kerr County's tax rolls. But this wasn't just a meteorological disaster. It was a failure of leadership, preparation, and community priorities. In this episode, we dive deep into what went...

This isn't a political rant. It's a leadership red flag. In this explosive Fourth of July episode, Mark Caples delivers a no-holds-barred breakdown of how the American presidency became a power-hoarding juggernaut—and why that’s not just bad politics, it’s bad project management. 🎙️ From Caesar to Cable News: We unpack the leadership rot of “Partisanism,” where loyalty to the brand replaces accoun...

Join Mark Caples on this special bonus episode of the Obviously Wrong Podcast, where he dives into the inspiring work of his colleague, Javon Burke. In this episode, titled "You Might Also Enjoy: The Fatherhood Exclusive", Mark highlights Javon’s book, Lead the Way: 20 Principles Fathers Must Adopt to Effectively Lead the Family, and encourages listeners to explore Javon’s Fatherhood Exclusive Pod...

In this special episode of Obviously Wrong , Mark Caples sits down with Ryan Spencer, Executive Director of Comal Conservation, for a no-spin, no-Facebook-drama deep dive into the real issues behind Canyon Lake’s ongoing water crisis. We break down: * The April 22nd community water forum (and why hundreds were turned away) * The facts behind GBRA, the Army Corps of Engineers, and Texas Water Compa...

Welcome to the first episode of Obviously Wrong w/ Mark Caples , the no-fluff, straight-shooting offshoot of Leadership Knocks. This is where I say the things that don’t fit neatly into the Hard Knock University Podcast — and this time, we’re kicking it off with a brutal look at work-life balance in 2025 . I cover: * Why I left the luxury remodeling game in 2019 chasing balance * What brisket taco...