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The James Brown Commentary

The Daily Note is a daily commentary podcast that finds deeper meaning in everyday moments. Host James A. Brown explores how our world really works through thoughtful observation and authentic storytelling. Each short-form episode starts with something specific James noticed while walking downtown, a conversation overheard in a coffee shop, or a small detail that revealed something larger about modern life. These aren"t political hot takes or partisan commentary. The Daily Note offers genuine

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02:24

What are you willing to struggle for?

The James Brown Commentary ·

2023/12/20

Mark Manson on taking the first steps toward happinessIt's Wednesday and it's time for some Wit and Wisdom.This week's wise words come from Mark Manson, the best-selling author known for books with profane titles like Everything is F***ed or The Subtle Act of Not Giving a F***.In the latter book, he says in order to achieve happiness, you have to do something bold.Choose something.Everybody enjoys what feels good. Everyone wants to live a carefree, happy, and easy life. To fall in love, and have

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02:14

15 Cigerettes

The James Brown Commentary ·

2023/12/19

This holiday season has me thinking about how fortunate I am to have people in my life that care about me.It also makes me think about the feeling that I have at times.that I'm all alone, even in crowded rooms.This feeling is riskier than most of us realize.The World Health Organization claims loneliness is equivalent to 15 cigarettes a day, and the risks are greater than those that come with obesity or physical inactivity.All of the Above with James Brown is a reader-supported publication. To

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05:18

Who should you trust?

The James Brown Commentary ·

2023/12/18

Colin Cowherd, Draymond Green and the strange world of “new” media Colin Cowherd, the sports talk TV and radio star turned entrepreneur and owner of the podcasting network, The Volume, posted a fascinating appeal to his listeners.Take it easy on Draymond Green.“I know Draymond,” Cowherd told his podcast audience. “He's a terrific employee. He's a hard worker. He's an excellent podcaster. He's thoughtful and very, very reflective. I've never thought he mails it in.“He’s right. Over the decades, we've

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01:45

Leaving America

The James Brown Commentary ·

2023/12/15

As of the beginning of this decade, about 3 million American citizens chose to live elsewhere.And it appears that that number may go up, and for good reason.The language prep site Preply asked 3,000 Americans between 18 and 26 how likely they were to leave the country permanently, and to put that urge on a scale of zero to five.The average answer?Three out of five.The reasons vary, but here are the big ones.Things here cost a lot, and they're going higher.They want to experience a different

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02:46

Made to last

The James Brown Commentary ·

2023/12/14

That's the sound of me lying on the floor of my dining room.I'm fighting with a giant metal cabinet that the girlfriend now uses to store her baking tools.We have two of them, but we only paid for one of them.The first one was defective.We asked for a replacement part.Instead, they sent us a whole new cabinet.And the company said, keep the old one.According to Reuters, this is happening more.Americans are expected to return more than $170 billion of goods this year, and nearly 60% of retailers have

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01:57

No pain, no gain

The James Brown Commentary ·

2023/12/13

It's Wednesday and it's time for some wit and wisdom.This week's wise words come from the late John M. Huntsman.In his book, Winners Never Cheat, Even in Difficult Times, the billionaire explained his life philosophy.When it comes to leadership, it boiled down to four words, no pain, no gain.“Leaders are called to enter arenas where success isn't covered by a warranty, where public failure is a real possibility,” said Huntsman.He said that most senior executives aren't interested in a top

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04:44

Those were the days

The James Brown Commentary ·

2023/12/12

Remember Norman Lear and his impact on American televisionAll in the Family is the crown jewel of Norman Lear's television career.The TV legend died last week.It's hard to put into words his impact on the American sitcom, let alone my thoughts on how he transformed the genre.He's a big reason why I'm obsessed with it.And honestly, I think he's a big reason why the genre struggles today.Lear's resume is unassailable.In the 1970s, he used British TV templates to expand what American sitcoms were,

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02:15

700 million

The James Brown Commentary ·

2023/12/11

700 million dollars.That's what the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to pay Shohei Ohtani over the next 10 years.He's a superstar. He pitches and catches like an all star. That's something that no one has done consistently in the majors since Babe Ruth.A true anomaly.Elite Company does not describe how rare he is as a player.Only he won't pitch next year because he's injured.Ohtani had Tommy John surgery a few months back and we don't know whether he'll pitch again.Now he'll make more money than any

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02:00

Jelly Roll

The James Brown Commentary ·

2023/12/08

It's Friday and that means it's time for some comfort food.This week's selection comes from the world of country music.Kinda.After spending an hour listening to Jelly Roll’s music, I wasn't quite sure what to make of it.I had no idea who he was until I saw the face-tattooed rapper turn country music star win CMT's Best New Artist award.He had a message for all of us.Despite your tribulations, success is on the other side of it.There is something poetic about a 39-year-old man winning New Artist of

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02:40

Dinks and the demographics of America

The James Brown Commentary ·

2023/12/07

You may have heard a recent episode of mine.It was about the mountain of data that shows that kids in one parent households are falling behind their colleagues with two parents.This episode is another part of that equation, a part that will no doubt shape the future of America.They're called DINKS, also known as Couples with Dual Income, No Kids.U.S.Census data says that 43% of all American homes are childless.For these couples, it's a financial boon.Their net worth are also higher than households

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01:40

What gives you hope?

The James Brown Commentary ·

2023/12/06

It's Wednesday and it's time for some wit and wisdom.This week's wise words are from Elon Musk.These days, he's best known for his controversial statements in really expensive electric cars.But somewhere in between, he found time to comment on something that I think about a lot.Hope.During an interview with New York Times journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin, he said he finds hope in the stars.“Life has to be more than simply solving one sad problem after another. You know, there have to be reasons where

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01:58

Sorry not sorry

The James Brown Commentary ·

2023/12/05

Comedian Louis C.K. was accused of and admitted to some awful things.The incidents include lewd activities in front of female comedians in his apartment.I'll spare you the details, but frankly, I think they're disgusting.While the incidents fell short of criminality, some, like the directors of a new documentary called Sorry Not Sorry, argued that the punishment wasn't steep enough.As the world learned of the details, CK, like Charlie Rose, Matt Lauer, Brett Ratner, and other stars accused of sexual

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02:31

Falling behind

The James Brown Commentary ·

2023/12/04

Americans are having fewer children overall.And when we do have kids, more of us are not getting married.In fact, roughly half of all children born in this country today don't have two parents in the home.University of Maryland Economics Professor Melissa Kearney said in a recent Bloomberg interview that we're in a crisis.“I have been studying U.S. income inequality and poverty and social mobility for over 20 years, and I've been in countless at this point policy conversations and academic

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01:47

Christmas Carols

The James Brown Commentary ·

2023/12/01

ThosethatknowmewellknowI'mnotmuchofaChristmasperson.Thisyear,thistimeofyear,Ioftenjokethatmyheartisalumpofcoal.I'vebeencalledagrump,aScrooge,agrinch,andinmanywaysthathasnotchanged.Butthesefeelingsdon'tstopmefromacknowledgingbeautywhenIhearitfromthemouthsfmiddleschoolerssinging,echoingthroughtheatriumofmyhometownCityHall.Andthat,myfriends,iswhatjoysoundslike.Let me know what you think in the comments at jamesbrowntv.substack.comEmail: jamesbrowntv@gmail.comLeave me a voicemail or text:

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02:12

I'll be there for you

The James Brown Commentary ·

2023/11/30

At a recent Charlie Perth show in Melbourne, Australia, the singer led a melancholy crowd as they sang the theme song from Friends.This, of course, is because of the death of Matthew Perry a few weeks back.As regular listeners know, I have a fondness for sitcoms.If you know me really well, you know that fondness is actually an obsession.The next time we talk, ask me about what theme song is running through my head.Sometimes it would be I'll be there for you by the Rembrandts Friends never connected

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02:25

A vision of greatness

The James Brown Commentary ·

2023/11/29

It's Wednesday and it's time for some wit and wisdom.This time from Dr. Cornel West.He's a professor, a philosopher, and of course, a presidential candidate.Because it's 2023 and why the hell not?His words come from an interview on PBS with his frequent collaborator, Tavis Smiley.West argues that we need to have a habitual vision of greatness.You see, you have to believe in fact that you will refuse to settle for mediocrity.You won't confuse financial security with your personal integrity.You won't

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02:20

Pawns in the culture war

The James Brown Commentary ·

2023/11/28

Let me know what you think in the comments at jamesbrowntv.substack.comEmail: jamesbrowntv@gmail.comLeave me a voicemail or text: 585-484-0339Follow me on social media:YouTube Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixNKcH6SP5OCLHMdQ_gVTwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrowntv/Facebook: https://facebook.com/jamesbrowntvTwitter: https://twitter.com/jamesbrowntv

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02:39

Why are Americans eating out earlier?

The James Brown Commentary ·

2023/11/27

Have you noticed that bars and restaurants aren't as busy as they once were?I have too.And we're not alone.eating out in a sparse trendy restaurantThat's one of the lingering changes since the COVID-19 pandemic, documented by Placer AI.That's a foot traffic analytics firm.Their data shows that people are less likely to go out to dinner after 7 p.m.The pattern, as laid out in Nation's Restaurant News, shows that foot traffic around restaurants at 7pm has moved to about 5pm nationwide.Yelp is seeing

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01:52

Don't be that person

The James Brown Commentary ·

2023/11/22

In which James counts down the 7 most offensive things people do on planes.Let me know what you think in the comments at jamesbrowntv.substack.comEmail: jamesbrowntv@gmail.comLeave me a voicemail or text: 585-484-0339Follow me on social media:YouTube Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixNKcH6SP5OCLHMdQ_gVTwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrowntv/Facebook: https://facebook.com/jamesbrowntvTwitter: https://twitter.com/jamesbrowntv

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02:00

The Franchise Fatigue Phenomenon: Is it Real?

The James Brown Commentary ·

2023/11/21

Over the weekend, the latest Hunger Games movie premiered. It's called The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. It's 8 years in the making.It was number 1 at the box office, making about $44 million. While that's a ton to you or me, it's a massive disappointment to Lionsgate, who made the movie. $44 million on opening weekend is about $58 million less than any previous Hunger Games movie. That's a dramatic drop. And I think a couple things are happening here.This is the latest in a series of signs of

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