Modern Wisdom

#395 - Alfie Brown - Not Sucking At Fatherhood, DIY & Halloween

Nov 8, 2021

Alfie Brown, a comedian and podcaster, shares his amusing take on the trials of fatherhood and adulting. He reflects on the comedic failures of attempting to entertain kids at birthday parties and the amusing realization that his DIY skills have yet to improve. Alfie humorously explores the challenges of balancing fitness and parenting while sharing anecdotes about Halloween and hobbies like candle-making. He also discusses the impact of parenting on identity and mental health, all wrapped in his signature wit.

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Halloween Reflections: Parenting and Performance

10min

Unmasking Identity in Comedy

12min

Navigating Fatherhood: DIY, Responsibilities, and Self-Doubt

5min

Navigating Emotions in Uncertain Times

17min

Exploring the Absurdities of Male Ejaculation

3min

Navigating Wellness and Parenthood

13min

Hobbies, Media, and Mental Health Insights

25min

A Thousand Days Without Alcohol

5min

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...

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