Show overview
Better Bad Ideas with Sean O'Brien has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 77 episodes. That works out to roughly 95 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 1h 2m and 1h 24m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language News show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 6 days ago, with 26 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 50 episodes published. Published by Sean M. O'Brien.
From the publisher
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
Latest Episodes
View all 77 episodesBoston's First Black Police Commissioner - William Gross | Better Bad Ideas w/Sean O'Brien | Ep. 74
How Social Media Destroyed American Politics | Better Bad Ideas | Ep. 73
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Building A Fitness Dynasty w/ Steve Cardillo | Better Bad Ideas | Ep. 72
A New Era of Union Organizing w/Union Proud Warrior | Better Bad Ideas | Ep. 71
Inside Revere with Mayor Patrick Keefe | Better Bad Ideas | Ep. 70
Why Flatlining Was the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me | Better Bad Ideas | Ep. 69
Unions Built America: Why Both Parties Must Step Up Now | Better Bad Ideas | Ep. 68
How Players Of This Arena Football Team United To Unionize | Better Bad Ideas | Ep. 67
Can A Republican Be Pro-Union? Congressman Riley Moore | Better Bad Ideas | Ep. 66
UPS & Automation - Sean Takes Your Questions #|5 Better Bad Ideas w/Sean O'Brien | Ep. 65
What is Going On With Boston Real Estate?! | Better Bad Ideas w/Sean O'Brien | Ep. 64
UPS: What Can Brown Do For Themselves? Sean Takes On YOUR Questions #4 | Better Bad Ideas | Ep. 63
Sean is back answering your questions in this week's Better Bad Ideas! Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. This episode is also brought to you by LaborFirst, the leader in healthcare navigation and advocacy for plan sponsors, union members, and retirees. Visit https://laborfirst.com/ for more information. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Truth Every Worker Needs to Hear About Their Retirement | Better Bad Ideas | Ep. 62
Sean sits down with Bruce Raynor and Steve McCourt about the role of pensions in the Union. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. This episode is also brought to you by LaborFirst, the leader in healthcare navigation and advocacy for plan sponsors, union members, and retirees. Visit https://laborfirst.com/ for more information. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 Chapters 00:00 | Bruce Raynor and Steve McCourt 01:54 | 401K Versus Pension Plan 22:40 | The Pension Plan is Beneficial to Employers 30:35 | How do Tariffs Impact Plans? 33:05 | How do you Appeal to the Younger Generation? 39:00 | Don’t Invest in Your Demise, Trustee Responsibility 56:15 | What is the Future of the Benefit Plans? This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This Sheriff Wants To Be Governor of Michigan | Better Bad Ideas w/Sean O'Brien | Ep. 61
Sean sits down with Sheriff Chris Swanson in this week's Better Bad Ideas! Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. This episode is also brought to you by LaborFirst, the leader in healthcare navigation and advocacy for plan sponsors, union members, and retirees. Visit https://laborfirst.com/ for more information. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Welcome Chris Swanson 02:19 - Running for Governor 05:05 - How will you change the status quo? 07:28 - What is your Sheriff’s Department like? 08:55 - States Movie Tax Incentives 11:07 - Going from Sheriff to Governor 11:49 - Working with BLM 22:03 - De-escalating protests 29:35 - Swanson’s Union Background 30:09 - Michigan Sports 31:30 - Endorsements 34:25 - Running in a Purple State 36:12 - Opinions on the Democratic Party 42:26 - Objectives as Governor 53:46 - Protecting industries from AI 01:01:10 - Why are you a better choice for Governor? 01:04:05 - Fundraising 01:05:18 - Building relationships 01:07:45 - Handling Criticism 01:10:21 - Family Life 01:17:17 - Advocating for ex-convicts 01:22:25 - The GHOST Program 01:32:20 - Who would you want lunch with? 01:33:30 - What’s going on with Nancy Guthrie? 01:40:40 - Outro This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sean Takes On YOUR Questions #3 | Better Bad Ideas w/Sean O'Brien | Ep. 60
Sean is back answering your questions in this week's Better Bad Ideas! Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. This episode is also brought to you by LaborFirst, the leader in healthcare navigation and advocacy for plan sponsors, union members, and retirees. Visit https://laborfirst.com/ for more information. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
He Was Sentenced To 213 Years In Prison | Better Bad Ideas w/Sean O'Brien | Ep. 59
Adam Clausen and Johnny Bartolomeo sit down with Sean this week. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. This episode is also brought to you by LaborFirst, the leader in healthcare navigation and advocacy for plan sponsors, union members, and retirees. Visit https://laborfirst.com/ for more information. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Adam Clauson’s Story 08:55 - Johnny Bart’s Story 10:02 - Who is Kevin McTaggart? 12:54 - Role Models in Prison 21:19 - Building Reputations 23:16 - Building Programs and Education in Prison 31:09 - How Adam Met his Wife 40:40 - Support Network while in Prison 43:43 - Appealing for release 47:31 - Vacating sentencing 57:19 - Finally Released. What now? 01:01:01 - Teamster Support for ex-convicts 01:03:10 - Teaching AI to Inmates 01:06:38 - Making government programs 01:13:43 - Working in DC. 01:17:08 - Free Kevin McTaggart 01:22:40 - Life right now 01:25:35 - Outro Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Teamsters President Goes Off On Big Tech! | Better Bad Ideas w/Sean O'Brien | Ep. 58
This week Sean sits down with California Teamsters Leaders Victor Mineros and Lindsay Dougherty. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. This episode is also brought to you by LaborFirst, the leader in healthcare navigation and advocacy for plan sponsors, union members, and retirees. Visit https://laborfirst.com/ for more information. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00 | Victor Mineros & Lindsay Dougherty 06:28 | Detroit Film Tax Credit 13:05 | Trials and Tribulations of Solid Waste 23:05 | Netflix Merger Negotiations and the Impact of AI on Hollywood 32:40 | Governor Newsom as President? 40:58 | “Silly Season” Teamster Elections 54:54 | Social Media can be Anti-Union 01:06:00 | Next Generation of Union Members Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott Brown Wants Back Into The Senate | Better Bad Ideas w/Sean O'Brien | Ep. 57
This week Sean sits down with New Hampshire Senate candidate Scott Brown. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. This episode is also brought to you by LaborFirst, the leader in healthcare navigation and advocacy for plan sponsors, union members, and retirees. Visit https://laborfirst.com/ for more information. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00 | Scott Brown 06:20 | Family Life 08:15 | Democrats Vs Republicans 19:55 | Defund the Police, Military Experience 24:30 | Government Shutdown, Gateway and Penn Station Projects 30:00 | Disagreements with Trump, Chris Pappas 35:00 | Right to Work, Fast Labor Contracts Act 47:00 | Pro-Choice Stance, Trumps Tariffs 52:00 | Immigration Policy, Hollywood is Suffering 57:45 | AI Pros and Cons 01:04:00 | Family of Republicans, Stem Cell Bill Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sean Takes On YOUR Questions #2 | Better Bad Ideas |Ep. 56
This week Sean takes questions from the audience. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. This episode is also brought to you by LaborFirst, the leader in healthcare navigation and advocacy for plan sponsors, union members, and retirees. Visit https://laborfirst.com/ for more information. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 0:00 - Intro 0:42 - Healthcare Worker Unionization 17:56 - Labor First 19:17 - Keches Law Group 20:30 - What will be the future of commerce in new york? 24:35 - What were the best trucks to drive on the old world streets of Boston? 25:16 - Do you believe the Netflix/Warner Bros. Acquisition good for america? 34:13 - What party shows you the most respect? 35:40 - Why did you take my Xbox in 2009!? 36:25 - Outro Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices