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Sean M. O'Brien sits down with the realest personalities on earth. First episode drops January 15th, 2025 and every Wednesday after that. Follow @betterbadideas

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Victor The Good Boss
Recovery advocate and mentor who assists others in overcoming addiction.
Episode: The Good Boss Mentality: Sobriety, Strength, & Second Chances | Better Bad Ideas w/Sean O'Brien | Ep. 36
Dr. Amy Acton
A physician and public servant in Ohio, former head of Ohio Department of Health
Campaigning for Governor of Ohio
Episode: Why Amy Acton Wants To Be Ohio's Next Governor | Better Bad Ideas w/Sean O'Brien | Ep. 34
Jimmy Cash
A TikTok sensation and third-generation janitor
Episode: This Union Janitor Is Going Viral | Better Bad Ideas w/Sean O'Brien | Ep. 33
Sean Allen
Head of Local 21, active in promoting union involvement and solidarity.
Local 21
Episode: This Union Bricklayer Was Jumped For Trying To Organize! | Better Bad Ideas w/Sean O'Brien | Ep. 31
Jon Voight
Academy Award-winning actor and political commentator
Episode: Jon Voight Wants To Save Hollywood | Better Bad Ideas w/ Sean O'Brien | Ep. 26
Justine Bateman
Actress, writer, and director known for her roles in television and film
Episode: How A.I. Will Replace Actors & Churn Out Slop w/Justine Bateman (Pt. 2) | Better Bad Ideas w/Sean O'Brien | Ep. 25
Chris Herren
Former NBA player and addiction advocate
Herren Project
Episode: Boston College to the NBA: Chris Herren on Addiction & the Pressures of Professional Basketball | Better Bad Ideas w/Sean O'Brien | Ep. 23
Jon Fussell
20-year Navy SEAL veteran, leadership coach, and founder of Patriot Leadership Development.
Patriot Leadership Development
Episode: Navy Seals Never Stop Working The Problem | Better Bad Ideas w/Sean O'Brien | Ep. 23
Senator Roger Marshall
U.S. Senator and former physician
United States Senate
Episode: Senator Roger Marshall Talks Trump, Tariffs, & Covid | Better Bad Ideas w/Sean O'Brien | Ep. 19

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Sean O'Brien
General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and host of Better Bad Ideas, Sean O'Brien engages candidly with influential figures to discuss pressing societal issues, especially those impacting workers and their rights.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 151 ratings
  • A man with great American views

    I am not a team so I am a simple local businessman. I’ve known Sean my whole life.

    Since we were kids him and his brothers and his father always stood up what was right in the community. In my opinion, I’ve been listening to these podcasts and they bring me back!! Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    E-frommedford
    United States5 months ago
  • Sean O’ Brien

    Sean is what the IBT has needed. I look forward to Amazon joining the Teamsters.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ronny Hale
    United States5 months ago
  • Great Show, Great Host

    Sean is stand up guy, no question about it. I really like the show content and format, genuine. After nearly 40 years of blue collar work I am more pro-union than ever. I wish the Teamsters represented us at Boyne USA, we could benefit greatly from the collective backing. Thank you Sean!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IDontKnowWhatIveBeenTold
    United States6 months ago
  • Garbage

    20 year teamster here. Don’t support this fascist. First episode is with a union buster.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Anarchist Cat
    United States6 months ago
  • Scab

    This guy has no business speaking about politics or social topics. As a pro right-to-work union president he’s an embarrassment to all the workers now and a disgrace to all the union members that have fought and died for the right to organize.

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    1
    Boxmonkey1
    United States7 months ago

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Why Amy Acton Wants To Be Ohio's Next Governor | Better Bad Ideas w/Sean O'Brien | Ep. 34
Q: How will you address the issue of gerrymandering?
Acton vows to tackle gerrymandering head-on as one of her first priorities if elected, promoting transparency and fairness in representation.
Why Amy Acton Wants To Be Ohio's Next Governor | Better Bad Ideas w/Sean O'Brien | Ep. 34
Q: What made you want to get into public service?
Acton shares her challenging childhood and her commitment to making a difference in her community, which motivated her to pursue a career in public health and eventually politics.
How A.I. Will Replace Actors & Churn Out Slop w/Justine Bateman (Pt. 2) | Better Bad Ideas w/Sean O'Brien | Ep. 25
Q: What will filmmakers need to focus on to distinguish their work from AI-generated content?
Real filmmakers will need to create work that is raw, real, and deeply human, setting it apart from what AI can deliver.
How A.I. Will Replace Actors & Churn Out Slop w/Justine Bateman (Pt. 2) | Better Bad Ideas w/Sean O'Brien | Ep. 25
Q: How do you see the future of AI impacting actors?
Actors may soon compete against each other, alongside digital replicas of themselves and other actors who have passed away, thus making it a deeply concerning situation.
How A.I. Will Replace Actors & Churn Out Slop w/Justine Bateman (Pt. 2) | Better Bad Ideas w/Sean O'Brien | Ep. 25
Q: What value do you see in AI when used positively?
There are some applications of AI that can help in fields like medicine, but the predominant narrative seems to focus on its negative implications, particularly in jobs.

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Conversations throughout the episodes center on significant political issues, labor rights, and the impact of technology, particularly artificial intelligence. The discussions often feature influential guests from various backgrounds, including politics, sports, and entertainment, aiming to shed light on contemporary challenges affecting workers and society at large. Notable themes include the evolving landscape of labor unions, addiction recovery, and the ethics of AI, providing listeners with in-depth analyses and diverse perspectives on hot-button issues. The show garners attention for its candid discussions of controversial topics while advocating for workers' rights and the importance of solidarity in the increasingly automated, compet... more

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