Our World From My World with Jeffrey Wagner
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 32
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2022
Who Needs a Hamstring Anyway?
In this episode, Jeffrey takes you on a journey through the build-up to a leg injury and then the subsequent process of trying to recover from the sudden physical trauma. Along the way, there is a c…
Inflation 2.0 - Surviving Winter & Protecting Your Money
In this episode, Jeffrey returns from hiatus to discuss the continuing pressures of inflation and ways to get more value out of your hard earned money. Particular focus is given to stretching out of…
Okay, but Where are the Aliens?
In this episode, Jeffrey dives into the topic that is all their rage these days. Aliens, ET, flying saucers and all the other common tropes about beings from other planets visiting our little blue pl…
Anyone Can Become A Dictator
In this episode, Jeffrey starts out assertive with the belief that anyone, yes anyone, can become a dictator. He then walks through examples of how owning a dog, having kids, attending work meetings…
Off-Ramps for the Russia-Ukraine War
In this episode, Jeffrey takes a seat as an armchair military strategist to discuss potential off-ramps for both sides in this ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.
No one wins when bullets start fl…
Only You Can Prevent Inflation
Jeffrey dives into the topic that will soon consume all American & European daily conversations. Inflation. If coronavirus defined 2020 and 2021, the war in Ukraine and inflation around the world wil…
The Hitler Leadership Problem
In this episode Jeffrey breaks down an issue that befalls people, companies, and countries since time immemorial. The issue of talented leaders going awry and pulling other people down the wrong pat…
How to Play, Win, & Spice Up Settlers of Catan
In this episode, Jeffrey discusses the wildly popular board game, Settlers of Catan. The episode starts out giving a brief overview of the game for those that haven't played it and then transitions …
What Shall We Do to Resolve the Male College Enrollment Problem? (3/3)
In the conclusion of this three part series, Jeffrey discusses briefly the background behind men retreating from higher education along with why this should matter to us. This leads to a summary disc…
Why There is a Massive Drop in Male College Enrollment & Why This Impacts Everything From Elections to Your Dating Life (2/3)
Jeffrey dives into the second part of his three part series discussing the shocking disparity between male and female college enrollment and graduation rates.
In the second part of the series, Jeffr…
Men Are Pulling Out... Of University (1/3)
In this episode, Jeffrey discusses the numbers behind a popular 2021 Wall Street Journal article outlining the declines in male enrollment in US universities over the last quarter century. Focusing s…
American City Design Sucks
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Jeffrey decides to rant about what he is least grateful for in America, the concrete jungles we call cities. A 30 minute diatribe about how absurd it is that we can't …
What if Time Isn't Linear?
Jeffrey discusses the flow of time and what that might mean for the purpose of life. Buckle up for a mind wrapping discussion about reality, time, and the energy of the universe.
Marathon Water Stops, Flakiness, and Going Through Puberty
Jeffrey experiences puberty for the second time with a voice that cracks more often than a dried up river bed in California. A small detour through volunteering at a Marathon Water Stop highlights h…
How the Obesity Epidemic Hit my Family and COVID Impacts
Jeffrey explains his frustrations with the obesity epidemic and how it impacted his family. Jeffrey then discusses how obesity relates to COVID outcomes and the unique way that society approaches ob…
Worlds Greatest Investment Account - HSAs and the Triple Tax Advantage
Jeffrey dives deep into the world of investing and outlines the largely hidden benefits of Health Savings Accounts and their triple tax advantage. You will learn how to leverage an HSA to amass six …
Essentialism, 4Ps, and Being Lean
Jeffrey returns to the podcast after moving across the country - again - with some discussion of focusing on the vital few, how to organize a company and eliminate waste. If you ever wanted to know …
What is Value - and the Jerky Neighbor
Jeffrey starts off ranting about his neighbor who tried to ruin an otherwise great evening and then progresses into a detailed dialogue about what value really is. Examples can include dogs, sports,…
Can You Be The Millionaire Next Door?
Jeffrey reviews an ancient text from a time before many people were even born. But fear not, the lessons learned have value even 25 years after the words struck the page.
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No Deep Sea Mining for Me
In this episode, Jeffrey dives deep, very deep, into the ocean to discuss the vagaries of Deep Sea Mining. What it is, why we should pause to consider the consequences, and what you can do to have a…