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It's A Frank-ly Hairy Podcast

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Your host Frank Weber discusses relatively obscure topics that are truly worth talking about, even if nobody else will. Through humor and educating on what these are topics are really all about, he intends to use nuance, history, and critical thinking to broaden and deepen the understanding of each issue. While a solo podcast for now, Frank intends to add conversations with others later to this weekly, bite-sized podcast with new episodes every Wednesday morning. frankwebertx.substack.com

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Mar 4, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 100: Let's Celebrate Together 04.03.2026

Frank celebrates the 100th edition officially of It's a Frank-ly Hairy Podcast today. Outside of being grateful for this and your listening presence, along with further mention of where he would like the show go in the future, he talks about his new home and some of the many move-in quirks he is now dealing with. There have been several pleasant surprises not evident on showing. On the other hand...

Episode 99: Enough with Your Ads! 25.02.2026

On this episode, Frank has too discuss something that is annoying him more than usual--excessive political ads ahead of primary elections. It's just a primary! He then finishes the show with some other brief commentaries on current events. www.frankwebertx.substack.com www.frankwebertx.com @frankwebertx Get full access to Life's Comedic Odyssey at frankwebertx.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 98: What Do They Really Mean? 18.02.2026

Today, after some initial commentary on the news and more on moving, Frank shares a number of stories about strange interactions he's had with people throughout his life. He always wonders if there is another message behind such events, rather than just personal problems from either side. He then wraps up his show with a brief tribute to the late Robert Duvall. www.frankwebertx.substack.com www.fr...

Episode 97: Searching and Thinking 11.02.2026

With another shorter show this week, Frank tells you why humanity wants and needs to pursue more abstract, non-testable values like truth, beauty, and justice that lead to different ways of thinking and conducting our lives. There's nothing wrong with the research realm, but it can't discover everything we need to know in life. By the way, he does give a brief obligatory mention of the Super Bowl...

Episode 96: You Say You Want Us to Do This? 04.02.2026

This week Frank tells several stories for you, his audience. One is that he's moving soon and this has awakened nostalgia for an old movie classic. Another involves governments and their various social engineering experiments only to have the government somehow not accommodate citizens in completing those initiatives. After a brief discussion on how government officials weirdly view their budgets...

Episode 95: Short Sweetness 28.01.2026

In on one of the shortest episodes in a while, Frank talks about whatever he can think of, ranging from the recent winter malady to "other" road hazards to player issues now in college basketball to another "forgotten" classic comedy movie. Take a listen. You'll be out early! www.frankwebertx.substack.com www.frankwebertx.com @frankwebertx Get full access to Life's Comedic Odyssey at frankwebertx....

Episode 94: Important Topics Du Jour 21.01.2026

You'll want to tune in this week for Frank's deep and varied comments such as those on timeless themes in "classic" movies, Indiana winning the CFP, the NFL Playoffs' first two rounds no longer being named correctly, and the madness in Minnesota of late. The last topic, while not discussed politically, gives pause on MLK Day for peaceful protests and a real form of love. Then, and maybe most impor...

Episode 93: Life Connections through Pop Culture and a Local Commentary 14.01.2026

On this week's episode, Frank breaks down both the human life/condition and societal lessons from a most unlikely source--a classic B movie loosely connected to his unpublished novel. You can indeed learn some things from pop culture and other art, especially comedy, with an open mind. To conclude the show, he gives his heartfelt take on the closure and potential move of a true Canyon, TX gem--The...

Bonus: End-of-Season Thoughts on Football 10.01.2026

In this special bonus episode, Frank gives his end-of-season takes on the Texas Tech Red Raiders' and the Dallas Cowboys' 2025 seasons. www.frankwebertx.substack.com www.frankwebertx.com @frankwebertx Get full access to Life's Comedic Odyssey at frankwebertx.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 92: Now That It's 2026... 07.01.2026

In this first hairy show of the new year, Frank adds to last week's show with a desire to "just be" among other goals for 2026 while encouraging others to do the same. Then, as a result of the gym being crowded the next few weeks, he analyzes current gym culture and behavior and draws conclusions which relate to other societal observations, especially traffic and driving habits. Finally, he shares...

Episode 91: Frank's Rockin' Eve 2026 31.12.2025

In the final episode of 2025, Frank discusses his recent trip to Las Vegas and asks why falling asleep in a casino sportsbook is such an issue. Next he discusses the New Years holiday and his philosophy on resolutions. Despite all the challenges in keeping and accomplishing them, resolutions remain worthwhile to make despite what many naysayers suggest these days. Finally, he gives a joyous shout-...

Episode 90: Merry Christmas 2025! 24.12.2025

Merry Christmas to All! As a Christmas present, Frank gives some thoughts on as well as his interpretation about some less-talked about events related to the Nativity. He also "let's you out" a little early. Hopes and prayers that this is your best Christmas ever. www.frankwebertx.substack.com www.frankwebertx.com @frankwebertx Get full access to Life's Comedic Odyssey at frankwebertx.substack.com...

Episode 89: Do I Need Titles Anymore? 17.12.2025

This week Frank opens by talking about the innovative (or lazy?) fold down and fold up Christmas trees that are being advertised this year. This is followed by a discussion of data mining in business, a topic from a class that recently ended. While important for competitive advantage in business, it does lead to many privacy issues. He wonders if we can become informed enough and make it a priorit...

Episode 88: Still Trying to Make Sense of the World 10.12.2025

This week Frank runs the gamut for recent social and cultural observations. They include trying to get a snack while traveling (gas station pizza vs. sausage wraps), soccer players wearing minimal undershirts to look un-masculine after scoring a goal and removing their shirts, and a program called InvestigateTV which from his perspective deals with the obvious and already-known in the world. Final...

Episode 87: More Fun With Commercials 03.12.2025

This week after some annual criticism of "Giving Tuesday," Frank offers a fun analysis of three commercials seen on premium television (aka Cable) recently that are all trying to sell us something and not all necessarily for Christmas. In relation to the first commercial, he likens it somewhat to Mickey Spagnola's "interviews" on the Dallas Cowboys that can be seen on Nexstar affiliates in and aro...

Episode 86: Thanksgiving Wishes for Everyone 26.11.2025

On this episode, Frank wishes all of you a safe, happy, healthy, and the best Thanksgiving ever as you celebrate with family, friends, food, and football. He also throws in a little social and human commentary about the holiday and lets you know how thankful he is for you the listeners. www.frankwebertx.substack.com www.frankwebertx.com @frankwebertx Get full access to Life's Comedic Odyssey at fr...

Episode 85: Another "Where Are We Going?" Show 19.11.2025

On this week's episode, Frank describes some happenings and observations particularly regarding the kind of help and advice provided these days after a problem with his spa. He goes on to comment that the most successful people in the world have had good people behind them to encourage and support them, even help them effectively with no pretense, so why are helpful acts seemingly less common now?...

Episode 84: Be More Curious 12.11.2025

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Episode 83: No! It's Not November Again! 05.11.2025

On this somewhat shorter episode. Frank comments on (and laments?) the fact that it is now November which means cooler weather, vomiting trees, and the obligatory beating that begins from Christmas retail commercials. He just wants to enjoy sports or other entertainment on television, but don't forget about Thanksgiving first and his desire to enjoy these holidays in order with their true meanings...

Episode 82: Seeing Things as They Really Are 29.10.2025

Today on a shorter show, Frank does a quick recap of his birthday last week, "dives in" to the alleged NBA gambling ring that broke news in the last few days, and finally wished everyone a safe and happy Halloween. All this takes place while urging you to see things as they really are with limited distraction. Enjoy! www.frankwebertx.substack.com www.frankwebertx.com @frankwebertx Get full access...

Episode 81: Weekend Trip Observations 22.10.2025

This week Frank does a recap of his weekend trip to Dallas and a somewhat rare visit to the State Fair of Texas. Despite enjoying the fair, he witnessed an on odd (or maybe not-so-odd) old man watching a football game who annoyed him with attitude. Outside of the fair, Frank couldn't help but observe certain traffic pet peeves including prolific excessive speed on the freeways, and even way out in...

Episode 80: Life Stories and Some Q & A 15.10.2025

This week Frank recounts some of the intriguing things he's been experiencing (some good, others not so good) in the last 10 days or so including car accidents, homecoming football games, accounting tests, and even trivial matters from the use of different cars in the aftermath of car accidents. He also gives thanks for small events that have important and lasting impacts, such as a stranger (ofte...

Episode 79: I just don't understand... 08.10.2025

On a shorter show this week, Frank discusses some of the many bizarre things he doesn't understand in this crazy world starting with check fraud and home title theft, the latter having a commercial with a very attractive blonde possessing an extremely hard-to-place, basically robotic accent. Later on, Frank laments and breaks down the "cancellation" of syndicated "The Fall Guy" reruns from the H a...

Episode 78: Distraction, Detraction, and Deflection 01.10.2025

On this week's episode, Frank provides a simple, but deep commentary on the reality that distraction (and like words) are everywhere in today's society and culture. One must be able to see through such distraction to find what's real and truly worth pursuing in life. He provides several examples that you will find both enlightening and entertaining. www.frankweberx.substack.com www.frankwebertx.co...

Episode 77: Dumb Commercials and Freedom of Speech 24.09.2025

On this week's episode, Frank dissects a recent commercial from HomeShield, a home warranty provider, and explains how its both just wrong and stupid in several ways. Maybe this could serve as a pilot for a new comedy segment. Next Frank gives a different and potentially unique take on Jimmy Kimmel's suspension while not in any way defending the man or late night television in general. He then pro...

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