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Richard Helppie's Common BridgeAuthor: Richard Helppie
The problems we have in the country are solvable, but not solvable the way were approaching them today, because of partisan politics. Richard Helppie, a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist seeks to find a place in the middle where common sense discussions can bridge the current great divide. Language: en-us Genres: News, News Commentary, Politics Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 350- Aging Against My Will. With Mike Bryskier
Episode 350
Monday, 26 October, 2026
Turning 65 sounds like a number until it lands in your body, your mirror, and your calendar. We sit down with Mike Bryskier from the Substack “Aging Against My Will” and let the conversation roam where real life actually goes: the petty annoyances that become big, the fear you pretend you do not have, and the relief that comes when you finally laugh at it instead of trying to “embrace the journey.”We talk about money and aging in a way that is funny but not fluffy, from senior discounts and boomer wealth to how subscription culture quietly drains younger households. Mike shares his “Bryskier price index” for premium ice cream, which sounds like a bit until you realize it is a clean lesson in frugality, budgeting, and deferred gratification. We also get into the weirdness of modern “ownership,” where music, TV, and even fandom can vanish the second you stop paying.Then we take on sports fandom as a business model, including Mike’s perfect idea for a sports fans transfer portal, plus why he finally “divorced” his Chicago teams to get his time back. We brush up against political polarization and healthcare policy too, including the hard truth about employer-sponsored health insurance and why tribal politics makes sensible fixes feel out of reach.If you enjoy sharp humor, honest conversation, and a few uncomfortable truths about getting older, hit play. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a laugh, and leave a review with your best one-line truth about aging.Support the showEngage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
