Sage-Based Wisdom

Joined by friend of the show and Loud About Nothing co-host Sebastian Conelli, the conversation ricochets from Staten Island Italians on the internet to dating when you’re broke, busy, and spiritually exhausted. Things get intimate: giver vs. receiver energy, workaholism killing romance, Gilmore Girls as a roadmap to softness, and why third spaces are disappearing (and what Brian has unfortunately...

Jana and Brian kick off 2026, immediately spiraling into New Year “goals,” scammy influencer fitness plans, and the bleak reality that January is just a crowded gym with a calendar. Then the episode takes a HARD pivot into politics and Indigenous rage: Kristi Noem catching strays, a crash course in colonization, and the debut of the White Relocation Act–complete with a “five white passes” draft li...

Jana hosts a chaotic-perfect Sage Based Wisdom LIVE with guest co-host Sierra Teller Ornelas (Rutherford Falls), turning a packed room into the newest batch of callers. With Brian tragically missing in snowy Montreal, the night spirals from Indigenous snow art submissions to nepo vendor lore, cookie-snob confessions, and a surprisingly tender TikTok moment about getting older (and getting freer)....

Jana and Brian ring in the end of the year with a recap episode that spirals from Montreal mishaps and icy travel tales to totaled cars, high-stakes auditions, and the sacred wisdom of never ignoring a bad vibe. They reflect on a year of building community, teaching audition workshops, surviving industry collapse, and learning when to show up… and when to conserve energy. They revisit favorite mom...

Jana and Brian are joined by comedian Nori Reed (Raven’s Home, After Midnight, HBO, Showtime) for a long-overdue redo episode after a tragically corrupted audio file. Together, they unpack the algorithm’s favorite “wisdom,” debate whether quarter-zips thin culture, and grocery store inflation are all signs of late-stage capitalism, and share recession-era survival tips ranging from refund confiden...

Jana and Brian spiral gloriously from BBL surgeries and Beverly Hills housewife culture into foam-roller TikTok propaganda, pony herpes panic, and whether big cities are dying. A crash-course in medical tourism leads to faja talk, band-of-horses discourse, and Brian’s dream of a 10K population town with surgically-enhanced friends. Jana goes long on her Kristi Noem vendetta (and Brian maybe follow...

Jana and Brian welcome writer/comedian/professor Amy Silverberg (Comedy Central, Hulu, JFL, Amazon Prime, Don’t Tell) and author of her debut novel “First Time, Long Time,” for an episode that ricochets from news-anchor bloopers to Krampus Christmas lore. A deep dive on the iconic Grape Lady video spirals into internet nostalgia, Thanksgiving chaos, and why canceling the holidays for “political re...

Jana and Brian welcome comedian and internet fave Leah Rudick for an episode that starts with psychedelics and ends in full rot advocacy. A viral clip kicks off a talk about women no longer needing men and how patriarchy is still out here with tiny weiner energy. This week’s caller asks if it’s okay to “rot” instead of doing perfect self-care. Jana, Brian, and Leah unpack shame spirals, hotel Gold...

Jana and Brian welcome comedy legend Rachel Dratch (SNL, Wine Country, 30 Rock, Woo-Woo Podcast) for an episode that’s part pilot reunion and part crow TikTok deep dive. Rachel spills about her podcast, astrology, and crystal charging in the moonlight. Brian soft-launches a new horse era and contemplates being a Studio City cowboy. This week’s caller asks how not to blow up at her mom after a spec...

Jana and Brian welcome writer-director Yassir Lester (The Gutter) for a laugh-cry hang that’s equal parts movie night and auntie/uncle wisdom. They talk Trader Joe’s and trading-post culture, grocery-store anthropology, and why “fart culture” is hilariously gendered. Farts back. Yassir nudges us to put down our phones and show up for people IRL. This week’s caller asks how to flirt with Native fol...

Jana and Brian welcome MN Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan for a convo on organizing in scary times and why she’s running for U.S. Senate! They dig into health care for all, raising the federal minimum wage, national paid family & medical leave, and saying no to corporate PAC money. Plus, concrete ways listeners can plug in (letters, protests, mutual aid, running for local office, text banking). Ca...

Jana and Brian welcome actor/podcaster Michael McMillian (Bigfoot Collectors Club) for a delightfully unhinged tour through alien lore, the Phoenix Lights, Sedona orbs, X-Files, and why Bigfoot might be both relic hominid and forest spirit. They unpack cultural appropriation around “just sage it” and roast a viral TikTok encouraging people to “invite aliens in.” Expect tangents on Nordics vs. gray...

Jana reminds us to protect ourselves (online and IRL) while staying rooted in community values. Brian unveils his Native Uncle Era that includes boots, pickup truck, and outdoor sports. Our caller (28, newly single after 8.5 years) asks: How do I break the seal on a hoe era without apps taking over my life? Jana and Brian react to a viral “trad wife” TikTok teaching women how to please their husba...

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...