Sage-Based Wisdom

Jana Schmieding & Brian Bahe
  • 5.0 (110)
  • Comedy
  • Updated Weekly

Sage-Based Wisdom is a podcast where two Native American comedians and our friends give you, the listener, the smudgiest, sagiest solicited advice. Hosted by Jana Schmieding (@janaunplgd) and Brian Bahe (@brian_bahe)Music by Steve Jenkins (@stevejenkins)

  1. 4d ago

    Ep. 88 - It's Giving Bully a Bully

    Jana and Brian discuss the emotional manipulation of dog TikTok, the terrifying freedom of being single with no responsibilities, and why getting canceled on feels better than receiving flowers. Along the way, they spiral through Beyoncé concert economics, the “burnt toast theory,” gay men motorboating Jana in New York, and the psychological depths of bimbofication via Brian Noem’s alleged balloon t**s. They also advise a listener dealing with bullying siblings by encouraging hobbies, vengeance, and the philosophy that sometimes you really do have to punch a bully in the face. FOR MORE OF US IN YOUR LIFE, BECOME AN OFFICIAL WISE ASS: sagebasedwisdom.supercast.com  Hosts: Jana Schmieding (@janaunplgd) and Brian Bahe (@brian_bahe) Music: Steve Jenkins (@stevejenkins) Producer: John Delviscio (@johndelviscio) Have a question or comment about anything? Leave a voice memo: https://www.speakpipe.com/sagebasedwisdom Email us a voice memo here: sagebasedwisdom@gmail.com Call us at 657-201-9263 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SageBasedWisdom

    55 min

  2. May 18

    Ep. 87 - It's Giving Water Park w/ Blake Pickens

    Jana and Brian are joined by comedian and filmmaker Blake Pickens to discuss Seattle, Native comedy crowds, sleep schedules that signal either wellness or unemployment, and whether couples actually need to live together to be in love. Along the way, they debate Pearl Jam, eagle feather etiquette, Oklahoma rivalries, and relationship fart milestones. They give  listener with suspiciously dramatic family drama involving an oil-rich sister and emotionally distant siblings. FOR MORE OF US IN YOUR LIFE, BECOME AN OFFICIAL WISE ASS: sagebasedwisdom.supercast.com  Hosts: Jana Schmieding (@janaunplgd) and Brian Bahe (@brian_bahe) Guest: Blake Pickens (@blakepickens) Music: Steve Jenkins (@stevejenkins) Producer: John Delviscio (@johndelviscio) Have a question or comment about anything? Leave a voice memo: https://www.speakpipe.com/sagebasedwisdom Email us a voice memo here: sagebasedwisdom@gmail.com Call us at 657-201-9263 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SageBasedWisdom

    59 min

  3. May 11

    Ep. 86 - It's Giving P-Tox

    Jana and Brian discuss Botox, secret nice apartments, fry bread innovation, and whether human composting is actually the most ethical way to die. Along the way, they unpack whale intelligence, tramp stamp aspirations, and why powdered sugar might secretly be a lethal topping. A listener writes in wondering if they’re too emotionally attached to their cat, and the hosts deliver deeply conflicting advice.  FOR MORE OF US IN YOUR LIFE, BECOME AN OFFICIAL WISE ASS: sagebasedwisdom.supercast.com  Hosts: Jana Schmieding (@janaunplgd) and Brian Bahe (@brian_bahe) Music: Steve Jenkins (@stevejenkins) Producer: John Delviscio (@johndelviscio) Have a question or comment about anything? Leave a voice memo: https://www.speakpipe.com/sagebasedwisdom Email us a voice memo here: sagebasedwisdom@gmail.com Call us at 657-201-9263 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SageBasedWisdom

    57 min

  4. May 4

    Ep. 85 - It's Giving Magnets

    Jana and Brian are back in their ménage à trois era (you, them, and the listener) and covering everything from Jana’s mysterious upcoming hockey movie to Brian’s road life revelations and questionable wellness choices. They break down a chaotic Instagram reel full of woo-woo advice, debate gratitude lists, and spiral into stories about road rage, touring struggles, and stomach issues. A listener writes in about a hot, age-secretive coworker, and Jana and Brian put their investigative skills to work. Come for the manifestation tips, stay for the emotional vulnerability and deeply unserious wisdom. FOR MORE OF US IN YOUR LIFE, BECOME AN OFFICIAL WISE ASS: sagebasedwisdom.supercast.com  Hosts: Jana Schmieding (@janaunplgd) and Brian Bahe (@brian_bahe) Music: Steve Jenkins (@stevejenkins) Producer: John Delviscio (@johndelviscio) Have a question or comment about anything? Leave a voice memo: https://www.speakpipe.com/sagebasedwisdom Email us a voice memo here: sagebasedwisdom@gmail.com Call us at 657-201-9263 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SageBasedWisdom

    49 min

  5. Apr 27

    Ep. 84 - It's Giving Basement Shows

    Jana and Brian discuss Brian's travels to NYC for shows and his feelings about being back in the city they both love. Jana spills the tea about basement shows and how every comedian should be grateful for any performance venues. Jana plays an Instagram reel about applying for a job whilst on the rag, and the two give out scholarly advice to a caller.  FOR MORE OF US IN YOUR LIFE, BECOME AN OFFICIAL WISE ASS: sagebasedwisdom.supercast.com  Hosts: Jana Schmieding (@janaunplgd) and Brian Bahe (@brian_bahe) Music: Steve Jenkins (@stevejenkins) Producer: John Delviscio (@johndelviscio) Have a question or comment about anything? Leave a voice memo: https://www.speakpipe.com/sagebasedwisdom Email us a voice memo here: sagebasedwisdom@gmail.com Call us at 657-201-9263 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SageBasedWisdom

    42 min

  6. Apr 20

    Ep. 83 - It's Giving Dry Chicken w/ Marcella Arguello

    Jana, Brian, and special guest Marcella Arguello (Bitch, Grow Up, Abbott Elementary) get into everything from the chaos of comedy touring to the very real question of whether LA is still “the place” to be. Marcella shares why she left California for Chicago and how stepping away from the industry grind created space for clarity, growth, and better comedy, while the group spirals (productively) through celebrity culture, TikTok advice, and why everyone is, at their core, just a little nosy. A caller asks about making a Choctaw vampire hunter spin-off connected to Sinners which gives us a deep dive in commentary on how projects actually get made and the gap between audience ideas vs. industry reality. The conversation turns inward with a surprisingly honest dive into therapy, relationships, and the difference between hearing advice and actually doing the work. Plus some classic Sage-Based Wisdom chaos about dry chicken diets, watchtower alter egos, and who in the friend group is actually contributing to the village. They determine: Your environment matters more than you think, most people already know what they should do but avoid doing it, and real growth usually looks like making uncomfortable changes. Move cities, find the right therapist, or finally season your damn food. FOR MORE OF US IN YOUR LIFE, BECOME AN OFFICIAL WISE ASS: sagebasedwisdom.supercast.com  Hosts: Jana Schmieding (@janaunplgd) and Brian Bahe (@brian_bahe) Guest: Marcella Arguello (@marcellacomedy) Music: Steve Jenkins (@stevejenkins) Producer: John Delviscio (@johndelviscio) Have a question or comment about anything? Leave a voice memo: https://www.speakpipe.com/sagebasedwisdom Email us a voice memo here: sagebasedwisdom@gmail.com Call us at 657-201-9263 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SageBasedWisdom

    59 min

  7. Apr 13

    Ep. 82 - It's Giving Sax Appeal

    Jana and Brian are back in their internet episode era (no guest today!) as they spiral from pandemic nostalgia and saxophone karaoke lore into TikTok discourse, pajama teens, and why straight men should maybe… just kiss. A listener question about getting soaked while doing dishes leads to surprisingly real advice: you might just be doing everything too fast. The takeaway? Not everything needs to be on “high.” Permission granted to slow down, be a little more intentional, and you’ll save yourself some mess (in the sink and in life). From bodega-level reads to midriff-soaking chaos, this episode is honest, messy, and really still makes sense! FOR MORE OF US IN YOUR LIFE, BECOME AN OFFICIAL WISE ASS: sagebasedwisdom.supercast.com  Hosts: Jana Schmieding (@janaunplgd) and Brian Bahe (@brian_bahe) Music: Steve Jenkins (@stevejenkins) Producer: John Delviscio (@johndelviscio) Have a question or comment about anything? Leave a voice memo: https://www.speakpipe.com/sagebasedwisdom Email us a voice memo here: sagebasedwisdom@gmail.com Call us at 657-201-9263 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SageBasedWisdom

    56 min

  8. Apr 6

    Ep. 81 - It's Giving Tea From D.C. w/ Danielle Perez

    Jana and Brian are joined by comedian, writer, and cultural critic Danielle Perez (Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Overcompensating, The Night Agent, Ballard) for a wildly unhinged episode that spirals from political scandal and discourse into the ethics of kink, TMZ as the new people’s press, and the increasingly blurred line between power, performance, and delusion. Along the way, they unpack chaotic internet rabbit holes, airport people-watching as a sport, and the strange cultural moment where everything feels both deeply cursed and incredibly funny. A listener prompt sparks a conversation about navigating creativity and life when everything feels overwhelming, and the advice is refreshingly real: stay curious, follow what genuinely makes you laugh (even if it’s niche or messy), and don’t wait to be “perfect” or “ready” to participate. Whether it’s comedy, content, or just surviving the timeline, the key is to engage, experiment, and trust your instincts because clarity rarely comes first, but momentum does. FOR MORE OF US IN YOUR LIFE, BECOME AN OFFICIAL WISE ASS: sagebasedwisdom.supercast.com  Hosts: Jana Schmieding (@janaunplgd) and Brian Bahe (@brian_bahe) Guest: Hayden Johnson (@divadelux) Music: Steve Jenkins (@stevejenkins) Producer: John Delviscio (@johndelviscio) Have a question or comment about anything? Leave a voice memo: https://www.speakpipe.com/sagebasedwisdom Email us a voice memo here: sagebasedwisdom@gmail.com Call us at 657-201-9263 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SageBasedWisdom

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Sage-Based Wisdom is a podcast where two Native American comedians and our friends give you, the listener, the smudgiest, sagiest solicited advice. Hosted by Jana Schmieding (@janaunplgd) and Brian Bahe (@brian_bahe)Music by Steve Jenkins (@stevejenkins)

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  • Creator
    Jana Schmieding & Brian Bahe
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    91
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Sage-Based Wisdom
  • Show Website
    Sage-Based Wisdom

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