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915: Mom's Crush on Star Has Gone Way Too Far | Feedback Friday

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you get your mother-in-law to understand the celebrity crush she thinks she's dating probably doesn't know she exists? Welcome to Feedback Frid...

914: Ben Lamm | Resurrecting the Woolly Mammoth

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After their tragic extinction, will woolly mammoths once again walk the world alongside humanity? Colossal's Ben Lamm is here to de-extinct our skepti...

913: Trust Betrayed by Wife Who Strayed (2,300 Times) | Feedback Friday

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

2,300 messages discovered on your wife's old phone reveal her prolific infidelity that spanned years of your 24-year marriage. Welcome to Feedback Fri...

912: Matthew Dunn | Iranian Hit Squads in the UK and US

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why are Iranian hit squads operating in the UK and even the US? Former MI6 intelligence officer and spy novelist Matthew Dunn shares his inside info h...

911: Esther Perel | Cheating, Argument, and Conflict

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Where should we begin examining our problems with relationships, cheating, conflict, and more? Legendary therapist Esther Perel talks us through it he...

910: 90% of the Time, Parents Aren't Toxic Every Time | Feedback Friday

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you and your sis endure life under your parents—who are "only" abusive 10% of the time—until you're old enough to leave? Welcome to Feedbac...

909: Israel and Hamas | Out of the Loop

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What brought long-term hostilities between Israel and Hamas to a boiling point, and what happens next? Ryan McBeth brings us in from Out of the Loop. ...

908: Tobias Rose-Stockwell | Dismantling the Outrage Machine

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Outrage Machine author Tobias Rose-Stockwell explains how social media fuels our negative emotions and disrupts society — and what we can do about i...

907: Sis Lives to Excess, and Dad's Remembering Less | Feedback Friday

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is your mean drunk sister really the best choice to care for your dad while he's going through the early stages of dementia? Welcome to Feedback Frida...

906: Shane Parrish | Decoding Decisions Through Clear Thinking

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to optimize decision-making, gain competitive advantage, and live more intentionally through clear thinking with Farnam Street's Shane Parri...

905: A New Civil War in Sudan | Out of the Loop

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Who are the key players in Sudan's new civil war, and what's the "best" way this can play out? ICRC's Dr. Gasim Mohammed takes us behind the scenes!We...

904: Ditching Bad Dad Would Make You So Glad | Feedback Friday

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you overcome your abusive father's harassment and protect yourself from his unhinged, unwelcome intrusions in the future? Welcome to Feedback F...

903: Dan Ariely | Why Rational People Believe Irrational Things

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What makes rational people believe irrational things? For that matter, how do we know we're the ones being rational? Misbelief author Dan Ariely expl...

902: Michael Easter | Rewiring Your Scarcity Brain in a World of Excess

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of constantly craving what you don't have instead of being satisfied with what you do? Scarcity Brain author Michael Easter is here to help! Wha...

901: Lawns | Skeptical Sunday

24 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your lawn may be your pride and joy, but is there an environmentally friendly alternative? Join us in the weeds with Michael Regilio on Skeptical Sund...

900: Is Three a Crowd When Parents Swing Out Loud? | Feedback Friday

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your openly swinging friends brought a third into their relationship, and you worry about how it's affecting their kids. Welcome to another Feedback F...

899: Jennifer Cohen | Live the Life You Want, Not the Life You Get

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bigger, Better, Bolder author Jennifer Cohen helps us develop the confidence to pursue the life we want instead of settling for the life we get. What ...

898: Forrest Galante | Seeking Unicorns and Resurrecting the Dodo

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wildlife biologist Forrest Galante rejoins us to discuss rediscovering "lost" species and why we should resurrect the dodo, thylacine, and woolly mamm...

897: Is Friendship Defeated Because You Dry Cheated? | Feedback Friday

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Should you throw in the friendship towel after a feckless frottage foul with someone's significant other? Can you make it right? Welcome to Feedback F...

896: Captain Max Hardberger | The Man Who Steals Ships from Pirates

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recovering stolen ships from pirates in the world's most troubled waters is big business, and Captain Max Hardberger is here to steer us through it. W...

895: Robert Waldinger | Unlocking the Science of Happiness

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What can an 85-year study tell us about the science of happiness, and how can we leverage this knowledge to live the good life? Robert Waldinger expla...

894: Psychics and Tarot Cards | Skeptical Sunday

10 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Even if psychics and tarot cards can't give you reliable advice from the great beyond, what's the harm? Join us for Skeptical Sunday with David C. Sma...

893: Make Ex's Hard Life Nice without Self-Sacrifice? | Feedback Friday

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can you balance support for an unlucky but amicable ex with personal boundaries that keep you tethered to your own improvement? Welcome to Feedback Fr...

892: Tim Urban | What's Our Problem (And How Do We Solve It)?

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wait But Why's Tim Urban helps us find ways to cope with the chaos of current events in his new book, What's Our Problem?: A Self-Help Book for Societ...

891: Andrea Dunlop | Exposing Medical Child Abuse

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Women Are The Fiercest Creatures author and Nobody Should Believe Me podcast host Andrea Dunlop joins us to discuss the prevalence of medical child ab...

890: Bioplastics | Skeptical Sunday

03 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this Skeptical Sunday, comedian Michael Regilio joins us to discuss the pros and cons of bioplastics and the importance of responsible plastic use....

889: Win Against Addiction Uncovers Old Afflictions | Feedback Friday

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Guilt over stealing from your dad under the thrall of addiction also makes you ponder how his actions influenced your addiction. Welcome to Feedback F...

888: Marc Andreessen | Exploring the Power, Peril, and Potential of AI

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

AI advocate Marc Andreessen joins us to clear up misconceptions about AI and discuss its potential impact on job creation, creativity, and moral reaso...

887: Andy Clark | How Our Minds Predict and Shape Reality

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

University of Sussex cognitive philosophy professor Andy Clark joins us to discuss how our brains experience and manipulate the reality that surrounds...

886: Flat Earthers | Skeptical Sunday

27 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why do some insist Earth is flat despite thousands of years of evidence to the contrary? Dave Farina joins us for Skeptical Sunday to round up some an...

885: No Need to Be Chummy with a Grandad So Scummy | Feedback Friday

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you right to cut ties with your grandpa now that his sociopathic, incestuous, and pedophilic history has come to light? Welcome to Feedback Friday...

884: What We Can Learn from Envy | Deep Dive

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jordan and Gabe for this deep dive into the lessons we can learn when we enlist envy as a teacher rather than a bitter reminder of what we don't ...

883: Annie Ikpa | The Campaign to End Child Sacrifice

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Video editor Annie Ikpa explains how she galvanized a movement to ban child sacrifice in Uganda, and what's in store for the fight ahead. What We Dis...

882: Homeopathy | Skeptical Sunday

20 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is homeopathy an effective alternative medicine or an unproven, unscientific sham? Comedian Michael Regilio joins us for Skeptical Sunday to find out!...

881: Finding Your Angle in Covert Love Triangle | Feedback Friday

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When the circle of trust between you, your best friend, and his girlfriend accidentally turns into a covert love triangle, it might be Feedback Friday...

880: Ian Bremmer | Dealing with a World In Disarray

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Power of Crisis author Ian Bremmer rejoins us to assess the top threats facing our world today and the difficult choices they may force us to make...

879: Kevin Dutton | Are You a Psychopath (And Is That So Terrible)?

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Wisdom of Psychopaths author Kevin Dutton rejoins us to discuss how we can tell if we're psychopaths and why it might not be such a bad thing. Wha...

878: Body Language | Skeptical Sunday

13 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can we accurately read someone's body language to gain access to their innermost thoughts? Andrew Gold joins us on this Skeptical Sunday to find out! ...

877: Blame's All Mine — Her Personality's Borderline | Feedback Friday

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can a happy life with your BPD-addled wife ever be possible if she won't take responsibility for the chaos she causes? Welcome to Feedback Friday! And...

876: Kelly Richmond Pope | How Fraud Became a Trillion-Dollar Industry

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fool Me Once author Kelly Richmond Pope explains how fraud became a trillion-dollar industry and helps us avoid becoming its latest victims. What We ...

875: Jonathan Kennedy | How Pathogens Have Shaped Our World

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pathogenesis: A History of the World in Eight Plagues author Jonathan Kennedy joins us to discuss how microscopic pathogens have shaped our world. Wha...

874: Ayurveda | Skeptical Sunday

06 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is there scientific legitimacy to the ancient Indian medicinal practice of Ayurveda? Dave Farina joins us on this Skeptical Sunday to find out! On Thi...

873: Custody Fiction Leads to Co-Parenting Friction | Feedback Friday

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Co-parenting with your stepson's chaotic mom is challenging when she invents reasons she should have custody. Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in case ...

872: Paul Hutchinson | Beyond the Politics of "Sound of Freedom"

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sound of Freedom executive producer Paul Hutchinson joins us for a politics-free conversation about the horrible truth behind modern child traffickin...

871: Julian Walker | How Conspiracy Theories Make Society Sick

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Conspirituality co-author Julian Walker joins us to discuss how influencers have curdled New Age spirituality and wellness with the politics of parano...

870: Personality Tests | Skeptical Sunday

30 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are personality tests valuable tools based on science, or just horoscopes in a lab coat? Comedian Michael Regilio joins us for Skeptical Sunday to fin...

869: Living in Strife Since Ending a Life | Feedback Friday

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your boyfriend's not been the same since accidentally killing his mother's assailant. What can you do to help him? Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in ...

868: Remi Adeleke | The Ex-Royal/Ex-SEAL Who Fights Organ Harvesting

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ex-royal/Ex-SEAL Remi Adeleke shares an adventurous life spent between two continents and his efforts to end human trafficking and illegal organ harve...

867: Rory Stewart | Walking Across Afghanistan and Iran

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

GiveDirectly President Rory Stewart talks about "mad" politics, long walks in warzones, and ensuring our charitable donations actually aid people in n...

866: Astrology | Skeptical Sunday

23 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do zodiac signs dictate demeanors and destinies, or are horoscopes hogwash? Dave Farina consults the stars about astrology with us here on Skeptical S...

865: Can Relationship Live on If China Takes Taiwan? | Feedback Friday

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How can you convince your politically active girlfriend to flee with you to safety should China ever invade Taiwan? Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in...

864: Caroline Rose | Captagon and the New Age of Narco-Diplomacy

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Lines Institute's Caroline Rose explains how captagon, a drug you may have never heard of, is propping up genocidal regimes in the Middle East. Wh...

863: Juan Zarate | Waging Financial War on Rogue Regimes

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Treasury's War author Juan Zarate joins us to discuss how the US wields its financial power against terrorism, rogue states, and global crime syndicat...

862: Targeted Ads | Skeptical Sunday

16 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do personalized ads enhance our online experience or intolerably invade our privacy? Andrew Gold joins us on this Skeptical Sunday to uncover the trut...

861: 35 and Chaste — Is It Too Late? | Feedback Friday

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At 35, how do you disclose your virginity on a date that might lead to sex without ensuring the continuation of said virginity? Welcome to Feedback Fr...

860: Mitchell Prothero | Cocaine, Murder, and Dirty Money in Europe

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Project Brazen's Mitchell Prothero reveals Europe’s cocaine crisis through the stories of cartel thugs, cops, journalists, and victims caught in the...

859: Bradley Schurman | Demographic Collapse in Russia, China, & the US

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Demographic futurist Bradley Schurman joins us to explore a future where over-65s outnumber under-18s — and the changes society will have to face. W...

858: Fast Fashion | Skeptical Sunday

09 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We delve into the drawbacks of fast fashion while highlighting the benefits of mindful wardrobe choices on this Skeptical Sunday with Michael Regilio!...

857: Forever on the Lam from a Blackmailing Scam? | Feedback Friday

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Should you worry that a blackmailer tipped you off to the FBI 10 years ago and it's been waiting to nab you at the border? Welcome to Feedback Friday!...

856: Ian Urbina | Maritime Misdeeds on the Outlaw Ocean

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Urbina is a journalist, the director of The Outlaw Ocean Project, and the author of The Outlaw Ocean: Journeys Across the Last Untamed Frontier. W...

855: Russia's Wagner Group and Why Coups Fail | Out of the Loop

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is Russia's Wagner Group, and why did it recently try to depose Putin? John Lechner and Brian Klaas explain on this episode of Out of the Loop! O...

854: Fireworks | Skeptical Sunday

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fireworks cause pollution and health risks while disturbing veterans and pets. On this Skeptical Sunday with David C. Smalley, can we find alternative...

853: Memories of Trauma or Therapy-Induced Drama? | Feedback Friday

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your sister's therapy is dredging up traumatic "memories" you're not even sure are real, and it's tearing your family apart. Welcome to Feedback Frida...

852: Ryan Montgomery | The Hacker Who Hunts Child Predators Part Two

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Montgomery (@0dayCTF) is a professional cyber security specialist, the founder of Pentester (JORDAN15), and an ethical hacker known for exposing ...

851: Ryan Montgomery | The Hacker Who Hunts Child Predators Part One

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Montgomery (@0dayCTF) is a professional cyber security specialist, the founder of Pentester (JORDAN15), and an ethical hacker known for exposing ...

850: Self-Help Cults | Skeptical Sunday

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Striving to better yourself is a noble pursuit, and there are plenty of legitimate resources to help you navigate this journey. But how do you protect...

849: Whose Story to Pick When the Charge Is Sick? | Feedback Friday

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Should you believe without question that the mild-mannered cousin you've known your whole life is a rapist, as your friend alleges, or should you take...

848: Yuval Noah Harari | Peering into the Future of Humanity

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yuval Noah Harari (@harari_yuval) is a historian and the bestselling author of Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, Homo Deus: A Brief History of To...

847: 5G | Skeptical Sunday

18 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Award-winning journalist and podcaster Andrew Gold joins us for this edition of Skeptical Sunday to examine the spread of conspiracy theories linking...

846: Dad's Being Played and the Family's Afraid | Feedback Friday

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

72-year-old Dad seems clueless that the young and comely third-wheel Jezebel who's been stealing his attention away from Mom might be up to something ...

845: Robert Kerbeck | From Struggling Actor to Corporate Spy

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Kerbeck (@robertkerbeck) is the founder of the Malibu Writers Circle, and the author of the award-winning Malibu Burning: The Real Story Behind...

844: Dropping the Bomb: His Sister's His Mom | Feedback Friday

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your family tree has a few branches that are a little more entwined than most — outside of old-world royalty and down-home banjo duelists. You happe...

843: Elie Honig | How the Rich Get Away with Crime

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elie Honig (@eliehonig) is a CNN senior legal analyst, former federal and state prosecutor, Emmy nominee, podcast host, and columnist. He is the bests...

842: Sleazy Dude's Stealing Stepdaughter's Nudes | Feedback Friday

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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, no...

841: Adam Bornstein | The Real Skinny on the Weight Loss Industry

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Bornstein (@BornFitness) is the founder of Born Fitness, an award-winning writer and editor in the fitness space, and a bestselling author. His l...

840: Stalked and Defamed by Unstable Ex-Flame | Feedback Friday

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

839: David Packouz | The Real-Life "War Dogs" Gun-Runner Part Two

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Packouz (@DavidPackouz) is an entrepreneur, inventor, musician, and CEO of Singular Sound. He's also a former arms dealer, whose story was portr...

838: David Packouz | The Real-Life "War Dogs" Gun-Runner Part One.

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Packouz (@DavidPackouz) is an entrepreneur, inventor, musician, and CEO of Singular Sound. He's also a former arms dealer, whose story was portr...

837: Who's at Fault When You're a Magnet for Assault? | Feedback Friday

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

836: Scott Lyons | Overcoming an Addiction to Drama

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Scott Lyons (@drscottlyons) is a neuroscientist focusing on cognitive psychology and the impact of mindfulness on mental well-being, founder of Th...

835: E-Commerce Scams | Skeptical Sunday

14 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While working for yourself can be fulfilling and financially rewarding, it's important to understand that it takes a lot of effort and sacrifice — e...

834: A Night So Wild, GF's Sister Carries Your Child | Feedback Friday

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

833: Nathan Paul Southern and Lindsey Kennedy | Sourcing Cyber-Slavery

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan Paul Southern (@NathanPSouthern) and Lindsey Kennedy (@LindsAKennedy) are investigative journalists working to bring awareness to the growing i...

832: The Wedding Industry | Skeptical Sunday

07 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 M...

831: The Harrowing Hunt for a Housecat Houdini | Feedback Friday

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

830: Terry Crews | On Hollywood, Harassment, and Healing

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Terry Crews (@terrycrews) is a beloved cinema and television star, furniture designer, artist, philanthropist, activist, former NFL player, and author...

829: Sportswashing | Skeptical Sunday

30 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How might enjoying our favorite sports and supporting our most cherished teams and athletes make us accomplices in the world's most heinous atrocities...

828: Time to Retire and Chase Closeted Desire? | Feedback Friday

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 rathe...

827: Paul Rosolie | Perusing and Protecting the Pristine Amazon

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Rosolie (@PaulRosolie) is a conservationist, a filmmaker, the director of JungleKeepers and Tamandua Expeditions, and the author of Mother of G...

826: A Shoplifter's Craving for Felonious Savings | Feedback Friday

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 y...

825: Ozan Varol | How to Awaken Your Genius

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ozan Varol is a rocket scientist turned award-winning law professor and bestselling author of Think Like a Rocket Scientist: Simple Strategies You Can...

824: Is an Age Gap Scandalous If the Relationship's Fabulous? | Feedback Friday

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Who defines the rules about what makes an age gap between two consenting adults "appropriate?" And if the relationship between you and someone nearly ...

823: Daniella Mestyanek Young | How to Disengage from a Lifelong Cult

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniella Mestyanek Young (@daniellamyoung) is a survivor of the religious Children of God cult, a US Army combat veteran, an extremely advanced knitte...

822: Is a Hefty Health Professional a Hippocratic Hypocrite? | Feedback Friday

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At your new job in healthcare, you're surprised that so many of your colleagues — also well-educated with doctorate degrees — constantly complain ...

821: John Nores | Reclaiming America's Wildlands from the Drug Cartels

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ope...

820: Bradley Hope | The Secret Mission to Overthrow North Korea

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bradley Hope (@bradleyhope) is the co-founder of journalism studio Project Brazen and the New York Times bestselling coauthor of Billion Dollar Whale ...

819: Faith over Flings: A Closeted Conundrum | Feedback Friday

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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, attr...

818: Matt Simon | How Microplastics Poison the Planet

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

817: Acupuncture | Skeptical Sunday

26 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 reliev...

816: Kids' Pedophile Stepdad Is No Minor Threat | Feedback Friday

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...