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  • 1212: Orion Taraban | Understanding Relationship Economics Part One

    1212: Orion Taraban | Understanding Relationship Economics Part One
    Sep 23 2025
    Relationships are more transactional than we admit. Psychologist Orion Taraban explains what men and women actually want versus what they say! [Pt 1/2]Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1212What We Discuss with Orion Taraban:People often can't accurately describe what they actually want in relationships. Women may say they want kindness and safety, but these qualities only matter from men they're already attracted to. The key insight: watch what people do, not what they say they want.According to Orion Taraban, people are always in relationships with their perceived best available option. This involves both emotional connection and practical value calculations. While this framing may feel uncomfortable, it helps explain why purely psychological dating advice often falls short.Contrary to popular belief, there aren't different strategies for short-term versus long-term relationships in modern dating culture. Since sex typically precedes commitment, the path to long-term relationships requires first succeeding at short-term attraction dynamics, then maintaining those behaviors over time.Men tend to cheat while staying in relationships (often due to opportunity rather than dissatisfaction), while women are more likely to cheat as a way to transition to better relationships. Women may also engage in "consecutive cheating" — ending one relationship and immediately starting another, which technically isn't infidelity but serves a similar function.Focus on attraction first, everything else second. The most practical takeaway is understanding that attraction must be established before other relationship qualities matter. Whether you're looking for casual dating or marriage, you need to first master the fundamentals of becoming attractive to your target demographic. This means being honest about what actually creates attraction rather than what you think should create it. Stay tuned for the second part of this two-part episode (airing later this week), where we'll dive deeper into specific strategies for building and maintaining this attraction in both short and long-term contexts!And much more...And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: Kindred: Free signup + 5 nights travel credit: livekindred.com, code JORDANQuiltmind: Email jordanaudience@quiltmind.com to get started or visit quiltmind.com for more infoBetterHelp: 10% off first month: betterhelp.com/jordanCaldera + Lab: 20% off: calderalab.com/jordan, code JORDANHomes.com: Find your home: homes.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 h et 18 min
  • 1211: Conspiracy Theories | Skeptical Sunday

    1211: Conspiracy Theories | Skeptical Sunday
    Sep 21 2025
    Former conspiracy believer turned skeptic Michael Regilio decodes why people fall for QAnon and flat Earth here 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 time around, we’re joined by skeptic, comedian, and podcaster Michael Regilio!Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1211On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:From medieval blood libel to modern QAnon, conspiracy theories follow the same template: blaming "others" for society's problems through fear and tribalism.Brain chemistry drives beliefs. Higher dopamine levels and hyperactive pattern recognition make some people more susceptible to seeing conspiracies where none exist.Conspiracy theories destroy families, enable harassment (like Sandy Hook parents), and inspire violence — they're not harmless entertainment.Social needs fuel conspiracies. People believe because theories offer community, make them feel special/heroic, and provide simple answers to complex problems.Critical thinking is the antidote. Question sources, demand evidence, and remember — real truth doesn't need secret codes or special knowledge, just logic and humility.Connect with Jordan on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at jordan@jordanharbinger.com and let him know!Connect with Michael Regilio at Twitter, Instagram, Threads, and YouTube.And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors:ZipRecruiter: Learn more at ziprecruiter.com/jordanSimpliSafe Home Security: 50% off + 1st month free: simplisafe.com/jordanQuiltmind: Email jordanaudience@quiltmind.com to get started or visit quiltmind.com for more infoShopify: 3 months @ $1/month (select plans): shopify.com/jordanHomes.com: Find your home: homes.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 h et 3 min
  • 1210: Can Justice Be Done When Broke and on the Run? | Feedback Friday

    1210: Can Justice Be Done When Broke and on the Run? | Feedback Friday
    Sep 19 2025
    In Uganda, your daughters' Sunday school principal was their abuser and police did nothing. Can you find justice as Canadian refugees? It's 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 weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1210On This Week's Feedback Friday:You were promised a nurse manager promotion worth $56k more if you got your bachelor's degree. Eight months into the grueling program, they hired someone else for "your" position. Was this a setup from the start, or did you miss something?Your friend shot her shot with a guy last year and got rejected. Now he's asking you out and you really click with him. You told her after the fact, and she's furious about your "betrayal." Did you cross a line, or is she being unreasonable?Your daughters trusted their Sunday school principal, but she betrayed that trust in the most horrific ways imaginable. You fled Uganda for Canada as refugees, but now face new challenges. How do you rebuild your lives from scratch while seeking justice?Recommendation of the Week: Don't overplan. You can take one step toward what you want without needing the next 10 steps figured out. Embracing uncertainty often leads to life's best experiences and opportunities.You're frustrated that letter-writers overshare irrelevant details and that people push social justice conversations into inappropriate settings. As a gay woman, you're tired of allies lecturing you. When does authenticity cross into self-indulgence?Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!Connect with Jordan on Twitter at @JordanHarbinger and Instagram at @jordanharbinger.Connect with Gabriel on Twitter at @GabeMizrahi and Instagram @gabrielmizrahi.And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors:BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough: 15% off: magbreakthrough.com/jordan, code JORDANBoll & Branch: 15% off first set of sheets: bollandbranch.com, code JORDANBrain.fm: Free for 30 days: brain.fm/jordanBetterHelp: 10% off first month: betterhelp.com/jordanLand Rover Defender: landroverusa.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 h et 24 min
  • 1209: Michael Israetel | The Future Belongs to the Medically Enhanced

    1209: Michael Israetel | The Future Belongs to the Medically Enhanced
    Sep 16 2025

    AI accelerates drug discovery while steroids turn teens into aggressive strangers. Dr. Michael Israetel explores our pharmaceutical crossroads here!

    Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1209

    What We Discuss with Michael Israetel:

    • GLP-1 drugs like Tirzepatide offer massive health benefits beyond weight loss — reducing inflammation, improving brain health, and decreasing addiction behaviors, even for people already in good shape.
    • Steroids don't just amplify personality — they specifically amplify masculine traits like aggression and reduce empathy. Starting young can permanently rewire your brain's emotional and social processing.
    • AI is about to revolutionize medicine by testing millions of drug candidates virtually, creating treatments 10x more effective with 10x fewer side effects. We're entering the pharmaceutical iPhone moment.
    • The "only take drugs when sick" mindset worked in the 20th century, but is becoming dangerously outdated — like refusing elevators because you prefer human operators.
    • When your diet plateaus, take a week-long break eating at maintenance. Your stress hormones will drop, body water will flush out, and you'll often look leaner than before.
    • And much more...

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    1 h et 25 min
  • 1208: Antisemitism | Skeptical Sunday

    1208: Antisemitism | Skeptical Sunday
    Sep 14 2025
    Modern antisemitism comes dressed in academic robes, not white hoods. Writer Nick Pell breaks down the growing threat here 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 time around, we’re joined by writer and researcher Nick Pell!Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1208On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:Today's antisemites aren't cartoon villains — they're professors, writers, and soft-spoken intellectuals armed with charts and citations, making them far more dangerous than traditional extremists.The "109 countries expelled Jews" myth crumbles under scrutiny — it's closer to 12 actual countries, with many expulsions being debt defaults by kings who borrowed from Jewish lenders.Kevin MacDonald's academic trilogy weaponized evolutionary psychology to frame all Jewish actions — whether capitalist or communist — as serving a unified supremacist agenda.Claims about Jewish "overrepresentation" miss the point entirely — success isn't suspicious, and asking "what's the proper amount?" flirts dangerously with totalitarian thinking.Combat bad ideas with better arguments, not censorship — engage with sophisticated antisemitism directly, learn the talking points, and dismantle them with facts rather than silence.Connect with Jordan on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at jordan@jordanharbinger.com and let him know!And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors:SimpliSafe: 50% off + 1st month free: simplisafe.com/jordanProgressive: Free online quote: progressive.comBetterHelp: 10% off first month: betterhelp.com/jordanHomes.com: Find your home: homes.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 h et 30 min
  • 1207: Hoping Her 1%er 'Old Man' Is a Flash in the Pan | Feedback Friday

    1207: Hoping Her 1%er 'Old Man' Is a Flash in the Pan | Feedback Friday
    Sep 12 2025
    Your sister's new deadbeat boyfriend belongs to a 1%er "outlaw" motorcycle club, which you find 100% concerning. 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 weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1207On This Week's Feedback Friday:Your 48-year-old sister is dating a guy from an outlaw motorcycle club where members aren't "allowed" to leave. She pays for everything while he lives with his parents, and there's been violence and federal charges against other chapters. Is your 100% concern about her relationship with this 1%er warranted? [Thanks to former FBI agent and guest Scott Payne for helping us with this one!]Your 24-year-old stepdaughter returned home after an abusive relationship, but she's lying, hoarding, possibly using substances, and creating total chaos. She vanished in the night after you tried to have an honest conversation. How do you reach someone who refuses to let you in? [Thanks to clinical psychologist Dr. Erin Margolis for helping us with this one!]You moved your family to a small Canadian island community where everyone knows everyone. Now your landlady has convinced half the town that your wife is trying to steal her partner — and it's affecting your kids. Is it time to abandon this island paradise?Recommendation of the Week: Getting regular bloodwork and checking levels on hormones, DHEA, etc.Your ex-wife fraudulently obtained over $300,000 in COVID relief funds, used the money to move away and gain custody of your son, but the FBI won't prosecute despite clear evidence. Do you keep fighting for justice or focus on rebuilding your life with what you have left?Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!Connect with Jordan on Twitter at @JordanHarbinger and Instagram at @jordanharbinger.Connect with Gabriel on Twitter at @GabeMizrahi and Instagram @gabrielmizrahi.Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider leaving your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors:DeleteMe: 20% off: joindeleteme.com/jordan, code JORDANBetterHelp: 10% off first month: betterhelp.com/jordanGrammarly: Get 20% off premium at grammarly.com/jordanHomes.com: Find your home: homes.comLand Rover Defender: landroverusa.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 h et 15 min
  • 1206: Taylor Lorenz | How Child Influencers Become Predator Magnets

    1206: Taylor Lorenz | How Child Influencers Become Predator Magnets
    Sep 9 2025

    The influencer economy is turning childhood into content for creeps. Extremely Online author Taylor Lorenz unveils the predatory nature of this industry.

    Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1206

    What We Discuss with Taylor Lorenz:

    • Child influencer accounts often have 75-90% male followings, with men using timestamps to find sexualized moments and coordinating in Telegram groups to trade imagery of minors.
    • Many parents knowingly tolerate creepy audiences because the money is substantial — some families make millions annually from brand deals and ad revenue featuring their children.
    • Kids lose the ability to explore identity privately when everything is documented. They can't have a "goth phase" or evolve naturally without online pressure to maintain their brand.
    • Platforms profit from engagement regardless of source, brands buy demographics without questioning why men follow little girls, and algorithms reward content that attracts predators.
    • Don't ban kids from internet entirely — teach them about online risks, allow supervised access, create private accounts for learning, and prioritize giving children the luxury of privacy.
    • And much more...

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    1 h et 20 min
  • 1205: Minor Accusation Major Threat to Reputation | Feedback Friday

    1205: Minor Accusation Major Threat to Reputation | Feedback Friday
    Sep 5 2025
    You engaged in online roleplay with someone who turned out to be underage. Now they're telling everyone you're a groomer. 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 weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1205On This Week's Feedback Friday:You unknowingly engaged in online erotic roleplay with a minor years ago. Now they're sharing the story publicly, and everyone's calling you a groomer even though you stopped when you learned their age. How do you clear your name without making things worse?[Thanks once again to attorney Corbin Payne for helping us answer this!]Your friend's kids have turned into tiny tyrants after her divorce — rude, demanding, and completely out of control. As their godmother, you're dreading every visit. How do you tell a guilt-ridden parent their mothering methods are manufacturing monsters?Your depressed brother is spiraling into dangerous online relationships while refusing therapy. He's self-harming, talking to sketchy people with "codenames," and police have already been involved. How far do you go to save someone who doesn't want saving? [Thanks to clinical psychologist Dr. Erin Margolis for helping us with this one!]At 37, you've had over 30 jobs but never found your calling. After rebuilding from childhood trauma and a failed long-term relationship, you're paralyzed by the pressure to finally get it right. How do you choose a career path without making another "wrong" decision?Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!Connect with Jordan on Twitter at @JordanHarbinger and Instagram at @jordanharbinger.Connect with Gabriel on Twitter at @GabeMizrahi and Instagram @gabrielmizrahi.And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors:Headway: 25% off: makeheadway.com/jordan, code JORDANShopify: 3 months @ $1/month (select plans): shopify.com/jordanBetterHelp: 10% off first month: betterhelp.com/jordanSimpliSafe Home Security: 50% off + 1st month free: simplisafe.com/jordanLand Rover Defender: Build yours here: androverusa.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 h et 6 min