The Jordan Harbinger Show
Episodes
1338: Jamie Metzl | The AI Ten Commandments
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie Metzl asked AI to distill thousands of years of human wisdom into 10 commandments. What it reflected back says more about us than the machine.Fu...
1337: Nicole Sachs | How Your Nervous System Might Be Keeping You Sick
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mind Your Body author Nicole Sachs explains how pain is your brain's alarm, and why facing buried feelings can reverse symptoms once thought permanent...
1336: Dialysis | Skeptical Sunday
31 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This Skeptical Sunday, Jessica Wynn explains how dialysis became a $50B industry where under 40% of patients survive five painful years of dependence....
1335: Protecting Your Kids from the Evil They Hid | Feedback Friday
29 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Assaulted at a Buddhist center known for cover-ups, you were silenced. How do you keep the kids safe when your ex takes them there? It's Feedback Frid...
1334: Justin Garcia | Why We Live, Cheat, Break, and Die for Love
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Justin Garcia explains why heartbreak mirrors cocaine withdrawal, why dating apps backfire, and what humans actually hunger for beneath the swipin...
1333: Chris Kolbe | Is Your Gym Shirt Slowly Poisoning You?
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
HyperNatural co-founder Chris Kolbe reveals what's hiding in your synthetic clothes, why it matters, and the simple fix that won't break the bank.Full...
1332: Screen Time | Skeptical Sunday
24 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Screens are rewiring teen brains and torching their happiness. Michael Regilio cuts through the glare to explain what's really at stake on Skeptical S...
1331: Your Boyfriend's Wrath Is Blocking Your Path | Feedback Friday
22 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your boyfriend rages through walls, jobs, and landlords like a one-man wrecking crew. You've got coping tools—but is coping the goal? It's Feedback ...
1330: Javier Leiva | Why We Obey: From Prank Calls to Fake Badges
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fake cops, fake ICE agents, and prank callers are turning ordinary people into accomplices. Javier Leiva joins us to examine the psychology of obedien...
1329: Psychic Detectives | Skeptical Sunday
17 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Psychics keep wedging themselves into police cases — and grieving families pay the price. Nick Pell explains the grift on Skeptical Sunday!Welcome t...
1328: They’re an Ideal Pair, but Is Her Baggage Fair? | Feedback Friday
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You're 47, dating a guy 15 years younger, and quietly drafting his exit so he can find someone "better." Noble move, or self-sabotage? It's Feedback F...
1327: Eric Zimmer | Making Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A little of something beats a lot of nothing every single time. How a Little Becomes a Lot author Eric Zimmer explains the math of meaningful change.F...
1326: Simone Stolzoff | How to Make the Most of Uncertainty
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why does not knowing feel worse than bad news? How to Not Know author Simone Stolzoff shows us how to make uncertainty work for us, not against u...
1325: Matriarchy | Skeptical Sunday
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have women ever ruled the world — or did we just make it all up? Jessica Wynn separates feminist folklore from real anthropology here on Skeptical S...
Introducing Wayfinder: Life-Changing Travel
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For those of us who are always dreaming about our next adventure, Wayfinder: Life-Changing Travel is a must listen podcast. Hosted by veteran travel w...
1324: Has "Vanilla" Guy Always Been Kinky on the Sly? | Feedback Friday
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
17 years in, your husband's hidden kinks and porn habits are unraveling everything you thought you knew about him. Now what? Welcome to Feedback Frida...
1323: Todd Rose | The Collective Illusions Tearing America Apart
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
90% of Americans privately agree on most issues, yet publicly act like enemies. Author Todd Rose unmasks the collective illusions fueling our division...
1322: Courtney Conley | The Step-by-Step Guide to Living Longer
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Want to live longer, sleep better, and feel sharper? Start walking. Dr. Courtney Conley is here to show you how to make every step pay compound intere...
1321: David Royce | The Blue-Collar Advantage in the AI Era (Bonus)
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI is coming for the lawyers, not the plumbers. Pest control founder David Royce explains how blue-collar margins are quietly crushing white-collar dr...
1320: The Moon | Skeptical Sunday
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Blaming our problems on the Moon is lunacy! Jessica Wynn illuminates the dark side of what we understand about our celestial neighbor on Skeptical Sun...
1319: Is Your Loving Wife Living a Closeted Life? | Feedback Friday
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Five years of marriage, a baby, and a nagging hunch your wife might be pining for the other team. You're not mad, but now what? Welcome to Feedback Fr...
1318: Guillaume Dulude | Tribal Truths for Modern Minds
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What can uncontacted tribes teach us about trust, status, and connection? Psychologist Guillaume Dulude treks into the wild to find out.Full show note...
1317: Homelessness | Skeptical Sunday
26 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
America's homeless crisis is real — but the narrative around it is murkier. Nick Pell untangles fact from agenda here on Skeptical Sunday.Welcome to...
1316: If His Ex Was a Rebound, Why's She Still Around? | Feedback Friday
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
He says his ex was just a rebound. So why does she get the warm smiles, dinner plans, and the stories while you get the cold shoulder? It's Feedback F...
1315: Nicolas Niarchos | The Dirty Supply Chain Behind "Clean" Energy
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clean energy has a dirty secret buried deep in the Congo. The Elements of Power author Nicolas Niarchos is here to pull the supply chain apart link by...
Introducing Wayfinder: Life-Changing Travel
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For those of us who are always dreaming about our next adventure, Wayfinder: Life-Changing Travel is a must listen podcast. Hosted by veteran travel w...
1314: Bees | Skeptical Sunday
19 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the grand scheme, bees bring way more to the table than honey — so why are they vanishing? Jessica Wynn combs through the data on Skeptical Sunda...
1313: Ruined the 'Do, Ruined the 'I Do' Too | Feedback Friday
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your BFF wrecked your hair, kicked you off her bachelorette trip, and got your fiancé uninvited from his own brother's wedding. Yep, it's Feedback Fr...
1312: Andrea Dunlop | How Social Media Fuels Medical Child Abuse
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Social media turned child abuse into a competitive sport. Munchausen by proxy expert Andrea Dunlop is here to explain how it works and why it's growin...
1311: Online Gambling | Skeptical Sunday
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sports betting exploded overnight and the house always wins. Nick Pell calls the bluff on online gambling here on Skeptical Sunday.Welcome to Skeptica...
1310: Sick Mom Needs Me — But So Does My Family | Feedback Friday
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A baby's on the way, but your mom with cancer is camped in the spare room with no exit plan. What do you do when love and limits collide on Feedback F...
1309: Paul Eastwick | Science Says You're More Attractive Than You Know
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The dating industry profits by exploiting your insecurities. Bonded by Evolution author Paul Eastwick brings science to prove that even you can l...
1308: Benn Jordan | The Surveillance State Stalking You Without Consent
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Over 100,000 cameras are quietly tracking your movements and feeding the data to police. Benn Jordan is here to explain why that should terrify you.Fu...
1307: Water Filters | Skeptical Sunday
05 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is your water filter giving you something even more contaminated than what's flowing from the tap? Jessica Wynn pours us some facts on Skeptical Sunda...
1306: Bipolar Confession Could End Soldier's Pension | Feedback Friday
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Untreated Bipolar II keeps pulling you under, but disclosing it could cost you the military pension you've bled for. Welcome to Feedback Friday!And in...
1305: Johnathan Walton | How to Spot Scammers, Grifters, and Thieves
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your emotions are a con artist's favorite weapon. Johnathan Walton lost nearly $100k to a fake friend, sent her to prison, and is here to explain how....
1304: Remote Viewing | Skeptical Sunday
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The US spent millions trying to create psychic spies, but this remote viewing pseudoscience never came into focus. Nick Pell explains on Skeptical Sun...
1303: Self-Invited Guest Puts Friendship to the Test | Feedback Friday
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A narcissistic friend ghosted you for years, then announced he's moving in — rent-free — while you and your fiancée plan a family. It's Feedback ...
1302: Mariana van Zeller | The Drug Cartels Running Small-Town America
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Drug cartels have quietly infiltrated rural America. Trafficked host Mariana van Zeller walks us through the underworld hiding beneath our very feet.F...
1301: Electric Vehicles | Skeptical Sunday
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are electric vehicles a green revolution or just greenwashing on wheels? Nick Pell pops the hood and breaks it all down here on Skeptical Sunday!Welco...
1300: As a Cop You're No Stranger to Pal's DV Danger | Feedback Friday
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your friend fled her wall-punching spouse and crashed at your place. Now she wants to go back, and your husband says to butt out. It's Feedback Friday...
1299: Laowhy86 | Decoding the Secret Slang of China's Censored Internet
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The China Show's Laowhy86 reveals how millions of Chinese citizens disguise dissent as puns, memes, and mythical creatures to dodge censors.Full show ...
1298: Bjorn Ekeberg | The Evidence-Backed Benefits of Red Light Therapy
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The red light therapy market is full of junk science and real breakthroughs. Recharge Health CEO Bjorn Ekeberg is here to separate scams from the scie...
1297: Iran | Out of the Loop
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Protests, missiles, and a regime on the ropes — Iran is at a turning point. Ryan McBeth explains the forces driving one of the world's most complex ...
1296: Saving Bro's Soul from Alt-Right Rabbit Hole | Feedback Friday
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your brother's political curiosity took a dark turn into alt-right extremism. As his big sis, can you reach him before it's too late? It's Feedback Fr...
1295: Nir Eyal | Why Your Beliefs Matter More Than Your Willpower
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Beyond Belief author Nir Eyal returns to break down why belief — not motivation — is the missing piece behind every goal you've abandoned too earl...
1294: Sister’s off Her Meds, Now She Faces the Feds | Feedback Friday
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your sister went off her meds, fled cops, got in a bar fight, and assaulted an officer. Now she faces felonies and won't let you help. It's Feedback F...
Introducing The Interface from the BBC
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to keep up with the latest topics in tech and AI, and how it all applies to our every day lives, then I recommend checking out The Interfa...
1293: Abigail Marsh | How Fear Separates Saints from Psychopaths Part 2
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Psychopathy is treatable, altruism is contagious, and 'sociopath' is a word we should probably retire. Abigail Marsh makes the case here on part 2 of ...
1292: Abigail Marsh | How Fear Separates Saints from Psychopaths Part 1
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What separates someone who'd donate a kidney to a stranger from someone who might steal one? Abigail Marsh explains the neuroscience of fear on part 1...
1291: Should Self-Harm Scars Be Shareable Memoirs? | Feedback Friday
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You've healed from self-harm and own your story. But curious kids keep asking about your scars. How honest should you be? Welcome to Feedback Friday!A...
1290: Danny Rensch | How Chess Freed Me from Life in a Cult Part Two
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Rensch went from being weaponized as a chess prodigy by a cult to co-founding Chess.com — detailed on part two of this two-part episode. (Find...
1289: Danny Rensch | How Chess Freed Me from Life in a Cult Part One
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Rensch was born into a cult that weaponized chess for prestige. He's here to explain how he broke free on part one of this two-part episode.Full...
Introducing The Interface from the BBC
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to keep up with the latest topics in tech and AI, and how it all applies to our every day lives, then I recommend checking out The Interfa...
1288: Test Prep | Skeptical Sunday
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is test prep a lifeline or a scam? Jessica Wynn reveals who's really cashing in on your SAT anxiety here on Skeptical Sunday!Welcome to Skeptical Sund...
1287: Conscience Frayed by Impossible Choice Made | Feedback Friday
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Genetic test results were delayed, so you took the abortion pill — then learned the baby was healthy. Now faith and regret collide. It's Feedback Fr...
1286: Derek Coburn | Rethinking Retirement to Live Well Now and Later
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Let's Retire Retirement author Derek Coburn finds the flaws in how we traditionally plan for life after work — and demonstrates how we can do i...
Introducing The Interface from the BBC
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to keep up with the latest topics in tech and AI, and how it all applies to our every day lives, then I recommend checking out The Interfa...
1285: Passport Bros | Skeptical Sunday
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Passport Bros claim fleeing abroad solves their dating woes. Nick Pell explains why they're in for a rude awakening on this Skeptical Sunday.Welcome t...
1284: Husband Hid His DUI — Is It Time to Say Goodbye? | Feedback Friday
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A hidden DUI. Secret drinking. Constant lies. You escaped an alcoholic mom only to marry the same pattern. Is it time to break free? It's Feedback Fri...
1283: Eva LaRue & Kaya McKenna Callahan | 12 Years Hunted by a Stalker
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
She played a DNA expert on TV, but real forensics took 12 years to catch her stalker. Eva LaRue and daughter Kaya McKenna Callahan share what they end...
1282: The Vagina | Skeptical Sunday
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From medieval speculums to modern myths, vaginas deserve better. Jessica Wynn takes a deep dive into these anatomical marvels here on Skeptical Sunday...
1281: Can Your Love Be Blind to Her Conspiracy Mind? | Feedback Friday
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
She checks your boxes, but believes in flat Earth and Wayfair child trafficking. Do you give this hot conspiracy theorist a shot? It's Feedback Friday...
1280: Cory Doctorow | Why Everything Got Worse and What to Do About It
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Remember when Facebook was fun and Google actually worked? Cory Doctorow coined a term for what went wrong, and he's here to explain how we fight back...
1279: The Gold Standard | Skeptical Sunday
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Could returning to the gold standard fix inflation? Nick Pell explains why this shiny solution might not be all it's cracked up to be on Skeptical Sun...
1278: Afraid You Could Lose Her Off-Grid with Abuser | Feedback Friday
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your sister's husband has a history of abuse, and just bought a shack in the middle of nowhere for them and the kids. What can you do? It's Feedback F...
1277: Isabelle Boemeke | The Rad Future of Nuclear Electricity
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nuclear power could save the planet — so why are we terrified of it? Here, Rad Future author Isabelle Boemeke breaks down the science behind th...
1276: Coltan Scrivner | The Evolutionary Logic of Morbid Curiosity
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we rubberneck accidents and binge true crime? Behavioral scientist Coltan Scrivner explains the surprising psychology behind our morbid curiosi...
1275: Incels | Skeptical Sunday
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are "incels" dangerous radicals or just lonely guys punching walls online? Nick Pell takes us to the basement to find out here on Skeptical Sunday.Wel...
1274: Past Indiscretion Keeps Threatening Profession | Feedback Friday
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You served time 22 years ago, and now your business partner's wielding your criminal record like a blackmail card to take everything. It's Feedback Fr...
1273: Richard Shotton & MichaelAaron Flicker | Marketing to Human Minds
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hacking the Human Mind authors Richard Shotton and MichaelAaron Flicker reveal ways brands exploit human psychology and how we can use this to our ben...
1272: Left-Handedness | Skeptical Sunday
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scissors, spiral notebooks, cultural taboos — lefties have it rough. Jessica Wynn explores why 10% of us are southpaws here on Skeptical Sunday.Welc...
1271: Buzzing Teen Question Has Mom Second-Guessin' | Feedback Friday
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your 15-year-old just made a request that would make your church-raised mother faint. How do you parent without the shame spiral? It's Feedback Friday...
1270: Jamie Mustard | Scientology's Secret World of Disposable Children
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
He couldn't read or write until age 20. Now, Child X author Jamie Mustard is exposing how Scientology's Sea Organization warehouses children like live...
Introducing Smart Talks with IBM
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you are curious about how technology, innovation and AI are changing industries, then check out Smart Talks with IBM, hosted by the one and only Ma...
1269: Venezuela | Out of the Loop
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Venezuela's collapse is about way more than socialism and oil. Ryan McBeth breaks down how a resource-rich nation became a cautionary tale on our door...
Introducing Smart Talks with IBM
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you are curious about how technology, innovation and AI are changing industries, then check out Smart Talks with IBM, hosted by the one and only Ma...
1268: A Week After Hospice, Dad's Got a New Mrs. | Feedback Friday
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After six hard years as your mom's Alzheimer's caregiver, your dad remarried an old flame one week after moving her to hospice. Welcome to Feedback Fr...
1267: Rhonda Patrick | Protecting Your Brain and Body from Modern Life
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From microplastics in your brain to multivitamins that actually work, Dr. Rhonda Patrick of FoundMyFitness separates real science from wellness hype h...
Introducing Smart Talks with IBM
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you are curious about how technology, innovation and AI are changing industries, then check out Smart Talks with IBM, hosted by the one and only Ma...
1266: Cutting off Creep Whose Manipulation Runs Deep | Feedback Friday
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A colleague made crude jokes, monopolized you at events, then possibly used you to make his ex jealous. How do you handle this creep? It's Feedback Fr...
1265: Joe Loya | Confessions of a Bank Robber Part Two
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Former bank robber Joe Loya reveals how childhood trauma transformed him into a prolific criminal — and how he found his way back. [Part 2 of 2 — ...
1264: Joe Loya | Confessions of a Bank Robber Part One
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former bank robber Joe Loya reveals how childhood trauma transformed him into a prolific criminal — and how he found his way back. [Part 1 of 2]Full...
1263: Near Death Experiences | Skeptical Sunday
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are near-death experiences proof of an afterlife — or just the brain's final fireworks? Michael Regilio goes into the light to find out on Skeptical...
1262: A Weighty Matter of Mind Over Platter | Feedback Friday
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You're battling overeating and started therapy, but you're unsure if you're growing or just failing slowly with extra steps. Welcome to Feedback Frida...
1261: John Young | Decrypting the Quantum Quandaries of Q-Day
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Q-Day — when quantum computers crack all encryption — is coming. Quantum eMotion COO John Young breaks down the pros and cons of what's to come.Fu...
1260: Vaping | Skeptical Sunday
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big Tobacco's playbook is back — just with better branding and candy flavors. Jessica Wynn clears the air about vaping here on Skeptical Sunday!Welc...
1259: Mad Mother's Lies Sever Tenuous Family Ties | Feedback Friday
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your mentally ill mom impersonated you, lied about your dad, and then vanished. Now you're alone and your sister's cut you off. Welcome to Feedback Fr...
1258: Ryan Holiday | Wisdom Takes Work
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wisdom isn't about what you know — it's what you actually do. Author Ryan Holiday breaks down why virtue requires action, not just good intentions. ...
1257: Kratom | Skeptical Sunday
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kratom: Legal high or dangerous addiction? Nick Pell breaks down this gas station opioid alternative here on Skeptical Sunday!Welcome to Skeptical Sun...
1256: Cheatin' Heart Yearns for Return to the Start | Feedback Friday
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You left your husband after an affair. Now your boyfriend wants to marry you, but you're still in love with your ex. Welcome to Feedback Friday!And in...
1255: Abbie Maroño | Mastering Persuasion with Social Engineering
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The same tactics that con artists use to manipulate you can be used to build trust. Dr. Abbie Maroño explains the psychology of ethical social engine...
1254: Justin Houman | Wiggling Out of the Male Fertility Crisis
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your fertility might be the canary in your body's coal mine. Urologist Dr. Justin Houman explains why this matters way beyond making babies.Full show ...
1253: Organ Donation | Skeptical Sunday
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bureaucracy kills more transplant patients than shortage does. Jessica Wynn harvests the truth about organ donation's dark side here on Skeptical Sund...
1252: Her Delusions You Fled; Now She's in an ER Bed | Feedback Friday
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your narcissistic wife refuses to work or leave the house. After you sought divorce, she attempted suicide and called 53 times. It's Feedback Friday!A...
1251: Jimmy Wales | Building Trust the Wikipedia Way
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're living in parallel realities with different "facts." Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales breaks down how trust eroded — and how we might restore it....
1250: Scott Galloway | Notes on Being a Man
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Young men are in freefall — and society's paying the price. Scott Galloway is here to explain the data behind the collapse and offer potential solut...
1249: Rehab and Recovery | Skeptical Sunday
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rehab is a $42 billion industry hooked on bad science. Nick Pell helps us detox from its myths by prescribing the truth on Skeptical Sunday!Welcome to...
1248: Bitter Defamation Tests Small Town Reputation | Feedback Friday
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your ex-partner stole inventory, rebranded it, and spent three years cyberstalking and defaming you in your tiny town. Welcome to Feedback Friday!And ...
1247: Eric Cole | Protecting Ourselves in an Age of Cyber Crisis
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our digital lives are under attack from every direction. Cyber Crisis author Eric Cole breaks down the threats and shows how to stay one step ahead!Fu...