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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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Recent Guests

Steve Cardillo
Fitness belt entrepreneur and longtime industry figure
Cardillo USA
Episode: Building A Fitness Dynasty w/ Steve Cardillo | Better Bad Ideas | Ep. 72
Jimmy Fulton
Union Proud Warrior member; content creator and influencer
Union Proud Warrior
Episode: A New Era of Union Organizing w/Union Proud Warrior | Better Bad Ideas | Ep. 71
Patrick Keefe
Mayor of Revere, Massachusetts
City of Revere
Episode: Inside Revere with Mayor Patrick Keefe | Better Bad Ideas | Ep. 70
Chris Woods
Author of Balls and Brains; leadership coach
Coach; Author of Balls and Brains
Episode: Why Flatlining Was the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me | Better Bad Ideas | Ep. 69
Will Montero
Real estate agent focused on high-end Boston properties
Sotheby's International Realty (Boston)
Episode: What is Going On With Boston Real Estate?! | Better Bad Ideas w/Sean O'Brien | Ep. 64
Bruce Raynor
President Emeritus of UNITE HERE and SEIU
UNITE HERE, SEIU
Episode: The Truth Every Worker Needs to Hear About Their Retirement | Better Bad Ideas | Ep. 62
Steve McCourt
Co-CEO of Makeder Investment Group
Makeder Investment Group
Episode: The Truth Every Worker Needs to Hear About Their Retirement | Better Bad Ideas | Ep. 62
Chris Swanson
Sheriff of Genesee County, Michigan
Genesee County Sheriff's Office
Episode: This Sheriff Wants To Be Governor of Michigan | Better Bad Ideas w/Sean O'Brien | Ep. 61
Adam Clausen
Former prisoner sentenced to 213 years, later released
Involved in rehabilitation and education programs
Episode: He Was Sentenced To 213 Years In Prison | Better Bad Ideas w/Sean O'Brien | Ep. 59

Host

Sean O'Brien
Host of the show, guides discussion and leads conversations across topics from labor, unions, and public policy.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 176 ratings
  • Benson

    Benson what a condescending blow hard just what we need another blow hard democratic lawyer fair election what a joke good luck Michigan let me know how that works out

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    KevinLemieux
    United States5 months ago
  • Let the guests talk

    Today driving north on 23 through Chillicothe, OH, I decided to listen to your interview with Amy Acton. Could only get a half hour into it because Sean takes 5 minutes to ask her a question lets her talk for a minute then interrupts her. She was being very polite, but as a listener from Ohio interested in hearing from her I was frustrated. I told myself if Sean says, "I'm from Massachusetts," one more time, I'm done and sure enough. Go back and listen to it Sean. On the way home I tried again t... more

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    2
    mojack 00
    United States10 months ago
  • 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!

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    5
    E-frommedford
    United Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year ago

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Some critics feel the host talks too much and interrupts guests.
Fans praise candid discussions on labor rights and real-world worker issues.

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Building A Fitness Dynasty w/ Steve Cardillo | Better Bad Ideas | Ep. 72
Q: So tell the audience how we find you, how we find your products, what your social media platform, plug whatever you want to plug.
Cardillo directs listeners to Cardillo USA online, highlighting Instagram for visual content and the brand's presence across sports media, while stressing the ease of purchasing through online channels and his nephew's ANC-backed retail network.
Why Flatlining Was the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me | Better Bad Ideas | Ep. 69
Q: What prompted you to write Balls and Brains?
A wish to distill the lessons from a challenging life path into something practical that helps others uncover their fears and leverage their strengths, rather than focusing on deficits.
UPS: What Can Brown Do For Themselves? Sean Takes On YOUR Questions #4 | Better Bad Ideas | Ep. 63
Q: StudlyDudlyMuffinMan asks, Do you believe in ghosts? If so, tell us a ghost story.
Sean playfully notes he used to enjoy Casper as a kid but suggests he is more of a spectral metaphor about haunting corporate greed, underscoring a long-standing stance against employers who undermine workers.
UPS: What Can Brown Do For Themselves? Sean Takes On YOUR Questions #4 | Better Bad Ideas | Ep. 63
Q: Anonymous asks, a lot of members feel the politics don't help us. What's the criteria for who we support? What do they actually have to do for workers to earn it?
He stresses the importance of political engagement, evaluating leaders by their impact on jobs, wages, and labor-friendly legislation, and pushing for bipartisan reforms like faster labor contracts and protections that benefit working people.
UPS: What Can Brown Do For Themselves? Sean Takes On YOUR Questions #4 | Better Bad Ideas | Ep. 63
Q: F.Sal1 asks, What happened to Solidarity? Is it a thing of the past? Our own shop stewards sell us out freely.
Sean argues solidarity remains vital but is tested by individuals with personal agendas; genuine solidarity requires commitment to contract protections and consistent actions to protect rank-and-file members.

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