The Managing Expectations Podcast

Howdy! We are very excited to be back for this special episode! This time we welcome Marios Hedary the owner/operator of Byblos Mediterranean Restaurant. Marios shares his story with us and how he and his restaurant contribute to the art scene in the DFW area.  Jeff will have several pieces of new work on display at the Byblos restaurant during the festival that runs from April 10-13 2025. More info below!! Come for the art, stay for the eggplant! https://wengerabstracts.com/ https://www.byblostx.com/

Episode 111: Wenger reads his essay on the passing of Jimmy Buffett.

Wenger is joined by Al Viquez to discuss the novels of Stephen Hunter and his literary world of American warriors. Bob Lee Swagger is the main figure of Point Blank, Time to Hunt, and others. Swagger's father Earl is the protagonist in several books including Hot Springs and most recently, The Bullet Garden.  It's been said that nobody does guys and guns better than Hunter.

A discussion of capitalism that runs from the bazaars of ancient Mesopotamia to self-satisfied burghers and VIP cards. How best to allocate limited resources? You know that it's true . . . 

A discussion of capitalism that runs from the bazaars of ancient Mesopotamia to self-contented burghers with VIP cards. How best to allocate limited resources? You know that it's true . . . 

With little explanation for their absence, and little rationale for their return, the boys are back to talk about fishing. Fishing is a sort of self-sufficiency, an aspiration, a nature idyll, a vital part of the whole ecosystem, an aesthetic, and fun. Stay until the end!

By Special Request — Chris Levine! Wenger and Brian are joined by friend of the show, Chris Levine, host of the Refresher Pop Culture Therapy Podcast. They talk about Chris’s show, being nice, and being sad, mad, and glad!

Wenger, Brian, and Paulie Fingers are back! The hiatus explained! (We’re looking at you, Jimmy Smits!) Wenger’s near-death experience! How much is too much stuff? A few observations about Twitter, and much, much more!