Episode
#395 - Alfie Brown - Not Sucking At Fatherhood, DIY & Halloween
1:34:38
Published: Mon Nov 08 2021
Description
Alfie Brown is a comedian and a podcaster. Adulting is hard. I had hoped to discover that Alfie, a dad of 3, would have worked out how to do it properly. But alas, no, it seems we are both condemned to flail around in the liminal purgatory of "just about getting by" for at least another few years. Expect to learn why being a comedian doesn't mean that you can perform effectively as a compere for a 7 year old's birthday party, what it's like entering the world of fitness at 34, why my obsession with candles was cut short, at what point after becoming a father that your DIY skills improve and much more... Sponsors: Join the Modern Wisdom Community to connect with me & other listeners - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Get 15% discount on the amazing 6 Minute Diary at https://bit.ly/diarywisdom (use code MW15) Get 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D and Free Shipping from Athletic Greens at https://athleticgreens.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Extra Stuff: Follow Alfie's Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/user/alfiebrown6 Follow Alfie on Twitter - https://twitter.com/abcomedian Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
Chapters
This podcast episode features a discussion about various topics including why being a comedian doesn't mean you can perform effectively as a compaire, entering the world of fitness at 34, and when DIY skills improve after becoming a father.
00:00 - 05:34 (05:34)
Summary
This podcast episode features a discussion about various topics including why being a comedian doesn't mean you can perform effectively as a compaire, entering the world of fitness at 34, and when DIY skills improve after becoming a father. It also includes an ad for Athletic Greens, a lifestyle-friendly supplement containing essential vitamins and minerals.
Episode#395 - Alfie Brown - Not Sucking At Fatherhood, DIY & Halloween
PodcastModern Wisdom
Comedian Alfie Brown shares his experience with parenting and how his stand up comedy is impacted by being a father of three children and having a wife and two dogs.
05:34 - 10:33 (04:59)
Summary
Comedian Alfie Brown shares his experience with parenting and how his stand up comedy is impacted by being a father of three children and having a wife and two dogs.
Episode#395 - Alfie Brown - Not Sucking At Fatherhood, DIY & Halloween
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker contemplates the struggles of remaining grounded in a working class upbringing while trying to navigate the world of self-promotion and personal branding.
10:33 - 14:40 (04:07)
Summary
The speaker contemplates the struggles of remaining grounded in a working class upbringing while trying to navigate the world of self-promotion and personal branding.
Episode#395 - Alfie Brown - Not Sucking At Fatherhood, DIY & Halloween
PodcastModern Wisdom
The way we present ourselves aesthetically, including what we wear, our log line, and other details, is an important aspect of performance, especially for those who are on stage performing or delivering a set of ideas to an audience.
14:40 - 18:59 (04:18)
Summary
The way we present ourselves aesthetically, including what we wear, our log line, and other details, is an important aspect of performance, especially for those who are on stage performing or delivering a set of ideas to an audience. We need to think about the cohesive elements of performance and branding, even beyond the visual aspects like clothing and font choice.
Episode#395 - Alfie Brown - Not Sucking At Fatherhood, DIY & Halloween
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker shares his insights on how creating a persona based on external factors can be dangerous and can make you lose your true identity, using his own experience as a professional party boy as an example.
18:59 - 22:32 (03:33)
Summary
The speaker shares his insights on how creating a persona based on external factors can be dangerous and can make you lose your true identity, using his own experience as a professional party boy as an example.
Episode#395 - Alfie Brown - Not Sucking At Fatherhood, DIY & Halloween
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker talks about the brilliance of building similar but different enough shows that were cohesive as standalone features.
22:32 - 26:38 (04:06)
Summary
The speaker talks about the brilliance of building similar but different enough shows that were cohesive as standalone features. They also discuss the subtleties of comedic personas and the importance of avoiding personal disclosures on stage.
Episode#395 - Alfie Brown - Not Sucking At Fatherhood, DIY & Halloween
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast hosts discuss advanced dadding tips and how to overcome evolutionary impulses in fatherhood.
26:39 - 31:33 (04:54)
Summary
The podcast hosts discuss advanced dadding tips and how to overcome evolutionary impulses in fatherhood.
Episode#395 - Alfie Brown - Not Sucking At Fatherhood, DIY & Halloween
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this episode, the host explores various situations that lead to awkward conversations such as childbirth, school tours, and dealing with serious illnesses.
31:33 - 43:01 (11:27)
Summary
In this episode, the host explores various situations that lead to awkward conversations such as childbirth, school tours, and dealing with serious illnesses.
Episode#395 - Alfie Brown - Not Sucking At Fatherhood, DIY & Halloween
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcaster shares that he would have 7.5 stone of come (the weight of a 13 year old boy) if he'd saved all of it since he started masturbating, and that human beings grow at the same rate that is shared every day through ejaculating.
43:01 - 51:07 (08:06)
Summary
The podcaster shares that he would have 7.5 stone of come (the weight of a 13 year old boy) if he'd saved all of it since he started masturbating, and that human beings grow at the same rate that is shared every day through ejaculating.
Episode#395 - Alfie Brown - Not Sucking At Fatherhood, DIY & Halloween
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker reflects on their lack of good health and fitness habits, including reliance on poor quality food and consuming alcohol.
51:14 - 56:03 (04:48)
Summary
The speaker reflects on their lack of good health and fitness habits, including reliance on poor quality food and consuming alcohol. They express the desire to improve their lifestyle and avoid negative health outcomes.
Episode#395 - Alfie Brown - Not Sucking At Fatherhood, DIY & Halloween
PodcastModern Wisdom
The language around fitness can be difficult to penetrate and the culture can be exclusionary, but there are specific training modalities and repurposed diets available.
56:03 - 1:01:17 (05:14)
Summary
The language around fitness can be difficult to penetrate and the culture can be exclusionary, but there are specific training modalities and repurposed diets available.
Episode#395 - Alfie Brown - Not Sucking At Fatherhood, DIY & Halloween
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses the challenges of balancing fitness and personal life while striving to be healthy and energetic, and reflects on the difficulties of finding role models who openly discuss their fitness goals.
1:01:17 - 1:04:48 (03:30)
Summary
The speaker discusses the challenges of balancing fitness and personal life while striving to be healthy and energetic, and reflects on the difficulties of finding role models who openly discuss their fitness goals.
Episode#395 - Alfie Brown - Not Sucking At Fatherhood, DIY & Halloween
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker talks about their fear of riding motorbikes and how it relates to their fear of going on big amusement park rides.
1:04:48 - 1:07:26 (02:38)
Summary
The speaker talks about their fear of riding motorbikes and how it relates to their fear of going on big amusement park rides. They recall a childhood memory in which their father offered to take them on a big ride and how it affected them.
Episode#395 - Alfie Brown - Not Sucking At Fatherhood, DIY & Halloween
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses how Donald Trump's speaking style is simplistic and appeals to a kindergarten reading level, in contrast to the strategies used by most YouTubers, comedians, and actors.
1:07:26 - 1:14:46 (07:20)
Summary
The speaker discusses how Donald Trump's speaking style is simplistic and appeals to a kindergarten reading level, in contrast to the strategies used by most YouTubers, comedians, and actors.
Episode#395 - Alfie Brown - Not Sucking At Fatherhood, DIY & Halloween
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker argues that social media's current reliance on anger and sensationalist news stories as a means of virality needs to change in order for progress to occur, though it remains unclear what steps should be taken.
1:14:46 - 1:24:29 (09:42)
Summary
The speaker argues that social media's current reliance on anger and sensationalist news stories as a means of virality needs to change in order for progress to occur, though it remains unclear what steps should be taken. The history of such stories is examined, with comparison to newspaper tactics.
Episode#395 - Alfie Brown - Not Sucking At Fatherhood, DIY & Halloween
PodcastModern Wisdom
Mental health is becoming less stigmatised, leading to a greater understanding of conditions such as boisterous boy syndrome.
1:24:29 - 1:28:25 (03:55)
Summary
Mental health is becoming less stigmatised, leading to a greater understanding of conditions such as boisterous boy syndrome. Outsourcing behaviour that people may have felt ashamed of is being more commonly accepted.
Episode#395 - Alfie Brown - Not Sucking At Fatherhood, DIY & Halloween
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses their personal experience of giving up coffee for a month and experiencing back pain, and also mentions previous attempts to quit for longer periods of time.
1:28:25 - 1:32:36 (04:11)
Summary
The speaker discusses their personal experience of giving up coffee for a month and experiencing back pain, and also mentions previous attempts to quit for longer periods of time. They also make light of the diuretic effects of coffee.
Episode#395 - Alfie Brown - Not Sucking At Fatherhood, DIY & Halloween
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker promotes a life hack for improving bad coffee by adding sweetener, and also mentions a promotional offer for Athletic Greens, which offers free supplements and sports accessories.
1:32:36 - 1:34:36 (01:59)
Summary
The speaker promotes a life hack for improving bad coffee by adding sweetener, and also mentions a promotional offer for Athletic Greens, which offers free supplements and sports accessories.