Media, Culture & Creativity
1251: Jimmy Wales | Building Trust the Wikipedia Way
We’re living in parallel realities with different “facts.” Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales breaks down how trust eroded — and how we might restore it. What We Discuss with Jimmy Wales: Wikipedia succeeded where its predecessor failed because it prioritized making contribution enjoyable. Nobody truly works for free — people need intrinsic rewards like connecting with […]
VIEW EPISODE1235: Oobah Butler | A Trickster Turns Deception Into Art and Insight
Social engineer Oobah Butler joins us to explain how fake fame, false reviews, and algorithmic nonsense shape the world we trust. What We Discuss with Oobah Butler: Oobah Butler gained fame for turning his garden shed into London’s top-rated restaurant on TripAdvisor — exposing how easily online platforms can be manipulated. His fake reviews and […]
VIEW EPISODE1233: OnlyFans | Skeptical Sunday
Does OnlyFans empower or exploit its content creators? Do subscribers make real connections? Nick Pell separates fact from fantasy on Skeptical Sunday. Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This […]
VIEW EPISODE1223: William H. Macy | What Shameless Taught Him About Being Shameless
Acting is weird, brutal work. Fargo star William H. Macy breaks down why desperation makes great art — and how he finally learned to act at age 60. What We Discuss with William H. Macy: Character is defined by action, not words or backstory. What you do reveals who you are, making desperation and relentlessness […]
VIEW EPISODE1157: Kelsey Grammer | Channeling Grief into Artistic Authenticity
Hollywood’s Kelsey Grammer explains how his sister’s brutal murder informed his iconic performances and offers wisdom on carrying life’s heaviest losses. What We Discuss with Kelsey Grammer: Kelsey Grammer’s sister Karen was abducted, raped, and murdered in 1975, a trauma that has shaped his entire life. He debunks the myth that time heals all wounds, […]
VIEW EPISODE1156: Andrew Callaghan | Documenting America’s Shadow Self
All Gas No Brakes and Channel 5 documentarian Andrew Callaghan decodes the variables that have transformed American minds from rational to radical. What We Discuss with Andrew Callaghan: Conspiracy theories serve as collective self-soothing mechanisms in chaotic times. They provide the comforting illusion that someone has a plan when life feels out of control, offering […]
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