You have evidence that your 17-year-old girlfriend's stepfather sent himself copies of her nude photos when he confiscated her phone. Knowing this, now she's got to spend time alone with him when her mother goes out of town. What should she do? We'll try to find answers to this and more here on Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger ( @JordanHarbinger ) and Gabriel Mizrahi ( @GabeMizrahi ) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right he...
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep 842•Transcript available on Metacast Adam Bornstein ( @BornFitness ) is the founder of Born Fitness , an award-winning writer and editor in the fitness space, and a bestselling author. His latest book is You Can't Screw This Up: Why Eating Takeout, Enjoying Dessert, and Taking the Stress out of Dieting Leads to Weight Loss That Lasts . What We Discuss with Adam Bornstein: Why are more than 70 percent of Americans overweight or obese despite 40 percent of men and 60 percent of women observing multiple diets per year? The common misb...
May 30, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep 841•Transcript available on Metacast Being ghosted in the aftermath of a bad date might momentarily sting the ego, but it seems a better alternative to having your name smeared on social media by a vindictive stalker spurned. What can you do to reclaim your good standing if the social media admins ignore your requests to remove libelous accusations leveled against you? We'll try to find answers to this and more here on Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger ( @JordanHarbinger ) and Gabriel Mizrahi...
May 26, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep 840•Transcript available on Metacast David Packouz ( @DavidPackouz ) is an entrepreneur, inventor, musician, and CEO of Singular Sound . He's also a former arms dealer, whose story was portrayed in the movie War Dogs with Jonah Hill, Miles Teller, Ana de Armas, and Bradley Cooper. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Catch up with part one here !] What We Discuss with David Packouz: How does an Orthodox Jew with 10 siblings become an international arms dealer? How federal government contracts work — and why some of them almost ...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep 839•Transcript available on Metacast David Packouz ( @DavidPackouz ) is an entrepreneur, inventor, musician, and CEO of Singular Sound . He's also a former arms dealer, whose story was portrayed in the movie War Dogs with Jonah Hill, Miles Teller, Ana de Armas, and Bradley Cooper. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Carry on to part two here !] What We Discuss with David Packouz: How does an Orthodox Jew with 10 siblings become an international arms dealer? How federal government contracts work — and why some of them al...
May 23, 2023•2 hr 37 min•Ep 838•Transcript available on Metacast Ever since being sexually assaulted by someone you trusted as a friend in high school, it seems like you only wind up in relationships with people who will similarly hurt you. It's such a troubling pattern that it's got you wondering: are you somehow at fault when you're a magnet for assault? We'll try to find an answer to this and more here on Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger ( @JordanHarbinger ) and Gabriel Mizrahi ( @GabeMizrahi ) banter and take your ...
May 19, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep 837•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Scott Lyons ( @drscottlyons ) is a neuroscientist focusing on cognitive psychology and the impact of mindfulness on mental well-being, founder of The Embody Lab , host of The Gently Used Human podcast, and author of Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others . [TW // Self-harm and suicide are discussed.] What We Discuss with Dr. Scott Lyons: What drama addiction is , and why it's so much more than just seeking constant attention from others. How t...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep 836•Transcript available on Metacast While working for yourself can be fulfilling and financially rewarding, it's important to understand that it takes a lot of effort and sacrifice — especially when you're just starting out. Unfortunately, there are scammers aplenty who want to sell you on get-rich-quick schemes that only make them rich at your expense. So how can you tell the difference between legitimate business opportunities and shams perpetrated by shady shysters eager to drain your bank account? This week on Skeptical Sunday...
May 14, 2023•55 min•Ep 835•Transcript available on Metacast A one-night stand with your girlfriend's sister resulted in her pregnancy. You've agreed to keep quiet about it to avoid causing problems within the family, but you're wondering how to break the news to your girlfriend — or if you ever should. Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger ( @JordanHarbinger ) and Gabriel Mizrahi ( @GabeMizrahi ) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to an...
May 12, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep 834•Transcript available on Metacast Nathan Paul Southern ( @NathanPSouthern ) and Lindsey Kennedy ( @LindsAKennedy ) are investigative journalists working to bring awareness to the growing issue of cyber-slavery in Southeast Asia facilitated by Chinese triads with links to local government and law enforcement agencies. What We Discuss with Nathan Paul Southern and Lindsey Kennedy: Aided by corrupt government and law enforcement agencies, organized criminals hold thousands of people in modern-day slavery in Southeast Asia, forcing ...
May 09, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep 833•Transcript available on Metacast Why are weddings so expensive — and how does the wedding industry sucker us into thinking they have to be? This week on Skeptical Sunday, comedian Michael Regilio joins Jordan to propose the facts on what you’re really getting with a wedding and explore alternatives that won't test the durability of a new marriage with massive debt from day one. On This Week's Skeptical Sunday: The pressure to have an extravagant wedding can sometimes lead to couples investing more in the one-day festivities tha...
May 07, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep 832•Transcript available on Metacast Gabe regales us with a tale of his disappearing housecat Drake , the frantic four days it took to find him, and the life-changing lessons learned along the way. Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger ( @JordanHarbinger ) and Gabriel Mizrahi ( @GabeMizrahi ) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming wee...
May 05, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep 831•Transcript available on Metacast Terry Crews ( @terrycrews ) is a beloved cinema and television star, furniture designer, artist, philanthropist, activist, former NFL player, and author. His most recent book is Tough: My Journey to True Power . What We Discuss with Terry Crews: How Terry prioritizes mental and physical health through exercise, nutrition, and rest. What Terry has learned about the power of forgiveness and how it can help to break cycles of anger and resentment — on an individual and societal level. How sta...
May 02, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep 830•Transcript available on Metacast How might enjoying our favorite sports and supporting our most cherished teams and athletes make us accomplices in the world's most heinous atrocities ever committed? Award-winning journalist and podcaster Andrew Gold joins us for this Skeptical Sunday to explore the PR tactic of sportswashing, in which authoritarian regimes use sports to improve their image on the world stage. (And don't worry, David C. Smalley fans! David will return soon for future installments of Skeptical Sunday!) On This W...
Apr 30, 2023•51 min•Ep 829•Transcript available on Metacast After building a successful career and family, you've come to realize you'd rather spend your remaining days in the company of men half your age rather than with your wife of 25 years. Now that it's time to retire, should you stay tepidly wed or chase all the young dudes, instead? We'll explore this and more here on Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger ( @JordanHarbinger ) and Gabriel Mizrahi ( @GabeMizrahi ) banter and take your comments and questions for Fe...
Apr 28, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep 828•Transcript available on Metacast Paul Rosolie ( @PaulRosolie ) is a conservationist, a filmmaker, the director of JungleKeepers and Tamandua Expeditions , and the author of Mother of God: An Extraordinary Journey into the Uncharted Tributaries of the Western Amazon . What We Discuss with Paul Rosolie: How Paul Rosolie and his JungleKeepers team showcase sustainable and profitable alternatives to illegal logging and mining for locals — and their descendants — to prosper . Why many uncontacted tribes in th...
Apr 25, 2023•2 hr 48 min•Ep 827•Transcript available on Metacast You've come to the conclusion that shoplifting is more than just a savvy life hack for fabulous savings — it also fills you with a rush that makes you feel truly alive. But are the thrill and the thrift of thievery worth their risks when (not if ) you inevitably get caught? What can you do when produce pilfering has become an irresistible compulsion? We'll look into this and more here on Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger ( @JordanHarbinger ) and Gabr...
Apr 21, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep 826•Transcript available on Metacast Ozan Varol is a rocket scientist turned award-winning law professor and bestselling author of Think Like a Rocket Scientist: Simple Strategies You Can Use to Make Giant Leaps in Work and Life . His latest book, Awaken Your Genius: Escape Conformity, Ignite Creativity, and Become Extraordinary , is out now. What We Discuss with Ozan Varol: Just because you're recognized as being good at something doesn't mean you have to do it forever — or even ever. The skills we build and the lessons we l...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep 825•Transcript available on Metacast Who defines the rules about what makes an age gap between two consenting adults "appropriate?" And if the relationship between you and someone nearly twice your age is fabulous, then who has any right to call your age gap scandalous? We'll investigate this and more here on Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger ( @JordanHarbinger ) and Gabriel Mizrahi ( @GabeMizrahi ) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you ...
Apr 14, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep 824•Transcript available on Metacast Daniella Mestyanek Young ( @daniellamyoung ) is a survivor of the religious Children of God cult, a US Army combat veteran, an extremely advanced knitter, and the author of Uncultured: A Memoir . What We Discuss with Daniella Mestyanek Young: How the seemingly wholesome Children of God (later known by variations of "The Family") religious group centered around love, faith, and Jesus — and packaged to appeal to impressionable countercultural hippie types of the day — veered into true ...
Apr 11, 2023•2 hr 42 min•Ep 823•Transcript available on Metacast At your new job in healthcare, you're surprised that so many of your colleagues — also well-educated with doctorate degrees — constantly complain about their desire to lose weight while simultaneously snacking on bear claws and eschewing basic exercise. Is there a delicate way to mention that they should be setting a better example for the people they've been tasked to keep healthy without being that annoying new person? We'll try to help you find an answer to this and much more here...
Apr 07, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep 822•Transcript available on Metacast Lt. John Nores is a retired 28-year special operations game warden, co-host of the Warden’s Watch podcast, and author of Hidden War: How Special Operations Game Wardens are Reclaiming America's Wildlands from the Drug Cartels . What We Discuss with Lt. John Nores: Even though cannabis is now legal in California, drug cartels operate massive, illegal trespass grow operations on public land across the state . Trespass grow operations cause long-lasting environmental damage , generate polluti...
Apr 06, 2023•2 hr 51 min•Ep 821•Transcript available on Metacast Bradley Hope ( @bradleyhope ) is the co-founder of journalism studio Project Brazen and the New York Times bestselling coauthor of Billion Dollar Whale and Blood and Oil . His latest book is The Rebel and the Kingdom: The True Story of the Secret Mission to Overthrow the North Korean Regime . What We Discuss with Bradley Hope: Was a 2019 incident at the North Korean Embassy in Madrid an intelligence-gathering raid by political dissidents , or a secret defection operation gone wrong? Why the larg...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep 820•Transcript available on Metacast As a gay man of faith, you've made the decision to remain closeted and celibate according to your personal beliefs. But attention from a younger, attractive colleague lured you down a temporary path of temptation from which you've mostly recovered — though a few lurid lapses leave doubts lingering that you can separate the friendship you value with this person from the physical urges you have when you're around him. What should you do? We'll tackle this and more here on Feedback Friday! An...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep 819•Transcript available on Metacast Matt Simon ( @mrmattsimon ) is a science writer at Wired magazine and the author of A Poison Like No Other: How Microplastics Corrupted Our Planet and Our Bodies . What We Discuss with Matt Simon: Microplastics contain a cocktail of toxic chemicals , many of which are linked to diseases like diabetes and cancer. Microplastics break even further into nanoplastics, which are small enough to move through human organs — including the brain — and enter our cells. Nearly everything a...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep 818•Transcript available on Metacast 10 to 15 million people per year turn to acupuncture — the insertion of thin needles through the skin at strategic points on the body — for relieving what ails them. But is there any evidence that it actually works? Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and fact-checker, comedian, and podcast host David C. Smalley break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. On This Week'...
Mar 26, 2023•59 min•Ep 817•Transcript available on Metacast Sharing child custody with an ex can be an exercise in trust, patience, and compromise. But what happens when that ex decides to remarry and now your kids have a stepdad who has pled guilty to two felony charges of sexual exploitation of a minor? How can you ensure their safety when they're around their pedophile stepdad, and how do you explain what's going on without traumatizing them? We'll try to find answers to these questions and more here on Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already ...
Mar 24, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep 816•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. James Cantor ( @jamescantorphd ) is a clinical psychologist and sexologist whose research centers on the development of sexual interests, including sexual orientation and paraphilias. He maintains the Sexology Today blog, which focuses on the current state of sex research. What We Discuss with James Cantor: What makes people gay? The differences between gay men and gay women. What should society do about pedophiles who choose to live lives of celibacy rather than act on their urges? Is there...
Mar 23, 2023•2 hr 40 min•Ep 815•Transcript available on Metacast Matt Frederick & Ben Bowlin ( @ConspiracyStuff ) are the conspiratorial masterminds behind the Stuff They Don't Want You to Know podcast and co-authors of a book that, to avoid any confusion, goes by the same name . What We Discuss with Matt Frederick & Ben Bowlin: Why people believe conspiracy theories. Popular conspiracy theories and why they persist. Conspiracy theories that turned out to be real. Telling the difference between true believers and opportunistic grifters. How we c...
Mar 21, 2023•2 hr 31 min•Ep 814•Transcript available on Metacast What makes the annual pageantry of The Academy Awards (aka The Oscars) so alluring to millions of everyday folks? Are we transfixed by the film industry's recognition of its worthiest, or are we just voyeurs glimpsing a glamorous world a scant few of us will ever experience? Award-winning journalist and podcaster Andrew Gold joins us for this Skeptical Sunday to demystify the mystique and break the spell behind one of the world’s most celebrated events. (And don't worry, David C. Smalley f...
Mar 19, 2023•49 min•Ep 813•Transcript available on Metacast 
