The Jordan Harbinger Show
(Apple's Best of 2018) In-depth conversations with people at the top of their game. Jordan Harbinger unpacks guests' wisdom into practical nuggets you can use to impact your work, life, and relationships. Learn from leaders (Ray Dalio, Simon Sinek, Mark Cuban), entertainers (Moby, Tip "T.I." Harris, Dennis Quaid), scientists (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Bill Nye), athletes (Kobe Bryant, Dennis Rodman, Tony Hawk) and an eclectic array of fascinating minds, from art forgers and arms traffickers to spies and psychologists.
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Lindsay Owens reveals how modern pricing technology has transformed shopping from a transparent marketplace into a surveillance economy. Companies now use sophisticated algorithms and personal data to charge different customers different prices for identical products, while repair restrictions and dynamic pricing extract maximum profits at every turn. Through examples from Instacart experiments to real estate cartels, she exposes how the basic concept of a fair, knowable price is disappearing—and what we can do about it.
- The FBI Raids: When Landlords Use Algorithms to Fix Rent Prices
- The Instacart Experiment: Same Store, Same Time, Different Prices
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1407: Paging Hezbollah | Out of the Loop
Nov 01, 2026Summary Preview
Filmmaker Justin Folk discusses his documentary 'Paging Hezbollah,' which reconstructs Israel's unprecedented operation to weaponize pagers against Hezbollah operatives. The film reveals how Mossad became a manufacturer, marketer, and customer service provider to deliver explosive devices to their enemies—who willingly distributed them throughout their organization. Folk obtained unprecedented access to Mossad leadership and operatives, detailing the engineering, behavioral psychology, and split-second decisions behind history's most precisely targeted military operation.
- The Genesis of the Pager Operation
- Engineering the Perfect Weapon
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Jordan and Gabe tackle three distinct relationship challenges: a woman torn between stability and adventure who's questioning her long-term relationship while fantasizing about women and travel; a landlord seeking justice after being scammed by a professional squatter who caused $35,000+ in damages; and two updates including a woman who maintained secret relationships between her boyfriend, ex, and ex's parents, plus a triumphant job-finding story after life fell apart.
- The Wanderlust Dilemma: Bisexuality, Boredom, and the Seven-Month Dry Spell
- Professional Squatter Nightmare: The $35,000 Rental Fraud
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Professional card counter Stephen Bridges takes listeners inside the world of advantage play, revealing the reality behind counting cards in casinos. From team-based operations and elaborate disguises to casino surveillance and the psychological toll of massive financial swings, Bridges explains how card counting actually works, why casinos can't simply ban the practice, and what happens when security catches on. He also discusses the ethical gray areas, the surprising difficulty of the job, and why facial recognition technology may eventually end his career.
- The Brutal Reality of Card Counting: Variance and Emotional Swings
- How Card Counting Actually Works: The Basics
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Alex Davies explores the hidden world of product testing, from crash test dummies to bear-resistant coolers. He reveals how good testing means designing for human error rather than assuming people will follow instructions, why testing itself can create false confidence, and what it takes to build products that survive real-world use—including the surprisingly complex challenge of keeping a grizzly bear named Kobuk out of your lunch.
- Kobuk the Destroyer: How Grizzly Bears Test Your Gear
- The Five Steps of Product Testing
1403: Restaurant Food | Skeptical Sunday
Oct 25, 2026Summary Preview
Jordan Harbinger and Jessica Wynn expose the hidden reality of restaurant food in America. They reveal how two massive distributors, Sysco and US Foods, supply identical frozen and pre-made products to thousands of restaurants across different cuisines and price points. The episode uncovers how chains and independents alike serve reheated industrial food while marketing it as fresh and homemade, the collapse of regional food culture, risks to food safety from consolidated supply chains, and what diners can do to find restaurants that actually cook.
- The Sysco Catalog: America's Hidden Restaurant Menu
- Pre-Made Everything: What Actually Comes From the Factory
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Jordan Harbinger and Gabriel Mizrahi tackle three powerful letters: a victorious update from a woman who finally escaped her predatory neighbor after a decade of harassment, a man caught in an endless cycle of reconciliation with his serial-cheating wife, and a listener questioning whether networking advice actually works in today's tough job market. The hosts also reflect on what they've learned from years of hosting the show, from understanding human resilience to confronting their own psychological defenses.
- The Pedophile Neighbor: A Long-Awaited Victory
- The Endless Reconciliation: Breaking Free from a Toxic Marriage
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Tom Rath joins Jordan to discuss how a teenage cancer diagnosis shaped his perspective on purpose, productivity, and living intentionally. Despite being told he'd likely die by 40 due to a rare genetic condition, Tom survived—only to realize he'd spent decades chasing other people's expectations. The conversation explores how we inherit career paths, why 'follow your passion' is often terrible advice, and practical strategies for reclaiming your time from obligations that keep you busy without making life better. Tom shares tools for auditing your daily schedule, distinguishing between meaningful sacrifice and damaging habits, and creating purpose through small daily choices rather than grand callings.
- Diagnosis at 15 and Living with Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome
- The Achievement Trap: Realizing You've Been Living Someone Else's Life
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Jordan Harbinger speaks with Dr. Leslie John, Harvard Business School professor and author, about the underrated power of strategic oversharing. They explore how revealing personal information can build trust and connection, while also discussing the risks of TMI, disclosure hangovers, and how to calibrate authenticity across different contexts. The conversation covers everything from dating app disclosure dilemmas to workplace vulnerability, examining when opening up strengthens relationships and when it backfires.
- The Art of Opening Up: Trust Through Vulnerability
- The Twenty-Year Lesson: John and Grace's Missed Connection
1399: Bail Reform | Skeptical Sunday
Oct 18, 2026Summary Preview
This episode examines America's bail system and bail reform efforts, revealing how cash bail creates a two-tiered justice system based on wealth rather than danger. The discussion covers tragic cases, the for-profit bail bond industry, racial disparities, political resistance to reform, and why the U.S. and Philippines are the only countries still using commercial bail bonds despite decades of evidence showing better alternatives work.
- The Fundamental Problem with Cash Bail
- How Bail Reform Became a Political Scapegoat
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In this Feedback Friday episode, Jordan and Gabe tackle several listener dilemmas while battling illness and hangovers. They provide updates on a woman who terminated a healthy pregnancy hours before receiving test results, discuss navigating friendships with age gaps and wealth differences, and address the controversy surrounding their previous episode about a non-offending pedophile seeking help. The hosts defend their approach to difficult topics while emphasizing the importance of compassion, accountability, and preventing harm through early intervention.
- Update: Wrestling with Guilt After Pregnancy Termination
- Navigating Relationships Across Age and Wealth Gaps
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Former FBI hostage negotiator Kyle Voelwinkel shares gripping stories from high-stakes operations including negotiating with the Boston Marathon bomber, rescuing a five-year-old from an underground bunker in Alabama, and working to free journalist Michael Scott Moore from Somali pirates. He reveals how emotional regulation, rapport building, and strategic communication can succeed where overwhelming force fails, while offering practical lessons on influence, leadership, and performing under extreme pressure.
- The Boston Marathon Bomber Negotiation
- Building Rapport and Using Personal Connection
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Jordan Harbinger interviews electronic music producer Cascade, who has been making music for over 30 years and has 18 Grammy nominations. They discuss AI's impact on music creation, the reality of DJing and live performance, dealing with technical failures, maintaining faith in the EDM scene, and learning to savor success after decades of relentless ambition. Cascade shares candid stories about everything from generator fires at the LA Coliseum to teaching early morning seminary while touring the world.
- AI in Music: The Promise and the Theft
- The Reality Behind the DJ Booth
1395: The Telepathy Tapes | Skeptical Sunday
Oct 11, 2026Summary Preview
In this Skeptical Sunday episode, host Jordan Harbinger and comedian Michael Regilio examine the viral podcast 'The Telepathy Tapes,' which claims nonverbal autistic children can communicate telepathically. They trace the history of telepathy research from Victorian times through modern day, expose the flawed methodology behind facilitated communication and its rebranded variants, and reveal how these techniques have been repeatedly debunked—including devastating legal cases where false abuse allegations destroyed families. The episode emphasizes the dangers of confirmation bias and wishful thinking when evaluating extraordinary claims, especially those targeting vulnerable populations.
- Introduction to The Telepathy Tapes Phenomenon
- The Victorian Origins of Telepathy Research
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Jordan and Gabe tackle three complex life situations: a stay-at-home dad discovering his wife's affair with a close family friend, a family member navigating confusing FBI and CPS investigations involving possible CSAM charges, and a daughter managing the emotional roller coaster of her 92-year-old mother's health crisis. The episode also features Gabe's extended reflection on his recent silent meditation retreat in Italy, where he learned valuable lessons about presence, self-compassion, and joy.
- Gabe's Silent Meditation Retreat Experience
- Stay-at-Home Dad Discovers Wife's Affair with Close Friend
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Andrew Herr, founder of Flykit, breaks down why flying leaves us exhausted and how to actually recover from travel. He explains that jet lag isn't just about time zones—it's about 'flight inflammation' caused by pressure changes, lower oxygen levels, and toxic air quality. The conversation covers everything from why airplane food is so salty to how hotel rooms might be making you sick, plus practical strategies for managing circadian rhythm shifts, surviving questionable street food abroad, and why you might lose weight on European vacations despite eating more.
- Flight Inflammation: Why Flying Wrecks Your Body
- Airplane Air Quality: Breathing Toxins at 30,000 Feet
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Jeff Schoep, former commander of the National Socialist Movement, shares his 25-year journey from leading America's largest neo-Nazi organization to working with advocacy groups for redemption. The conversation explores how he was recruited as a teenager, built a sophisticated hate movement, and ultimately left after human connections with Daryl Davis, Dia Khan, and strangers in Detroit challenged his deeply held racist beliefs. This isn't about forgiveness—it's about understanding how hatred becomes identity and what it takes to walk away.
- The Making of a Leader: From Music to Hate
- Building the Machine: Recruitment and Radicalization
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Jordan and Gabe tackle three compelling questions: a father whose 12-year-old daughter successfully hacked into his Google accounts, a man concerned about his wife's rapid weight gain and lifestyle changes, and a solo traveler grappling with unexpected loneliness in Europe. The hosts provide practical advice on nurturing talent while teaching boundaries, addressing underlying issues in relationships, and embracing the deeper meaning of travel experiences.
- The 12-Year-Old Hacker: Nurturing Talent While Teaching Ethics
- Weight Gain and Lifestyle Changes: Addressing Deeper Issues in Marriage
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