“Joey Gladstone” is practically a household name, everyone knows the fun-loving Full House character. But Dave Coulier, the actor’s actual name, may not ring a bell. Even fewer people may recall that Dave is a recovering alcoholic. Earlier this year, he took to Instagram to publicly announce his addiction, and that he’s been sober for more than two years.
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Nov 20
Why They Drank the Kool-Aid: Psychology of Cults
Most of us think we’d never fall for a cult. We imagine the followers of Jim Jones as naïve, brainwashed, or broken people who “drank the Kool-Aid.” But what if that’s not the truth at all?In this eye-opening episode, host Gabe Howard speaks with the award-winning author of “Deat ... Show More
29m 46s
Nov 13
Rock & Roll, ADHD, and Anxiety with Musician Harley Olivia
What happens when a neurodivergent flight attendant trades jet lag for guitar riffs and finds better mental health in the process? In this inspiring and wildly relatable episode, Canadian alt-rock singer-songwriter Harley Olivia joins Gabe Howard to share how embracing her creati ... Show More
32 m
Nov 6
Race, Madness & the Complex History of a Jim Crow Asylum
What can the history of a Jim Crow–era mental asylum teach us about race and mental health today? MSNBC journalist Antonia Hylton joins Gabe Howard to discuss her powerful book “Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum,” a deeply researched look at Crownsville Hospital, on ... Show More
27m 47s
Jun 2024
Ted Danson On: Meditation, Marriage, Grief, Joy, And Doing Shrooms With The Cast Of "Cheers"
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>A self-described "silly man" tells us about what's really important in life. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Ted Danson has an acting career ... Show More
1h 2m
Sep 2021
What A Cartoon! - Laverne & Shirley In The Army "Invasion of the Booby Hatchers"
<p>The day long promised by our guest (and one of our top Patreon supporters), Devin, has finally arrived! We cover one of the silliest and most banal animated shows of all time, Hanna-Barbera's adaptation of the Gary Marshall classic, Laverne & Shirley. We chart how the success ... Show More
2h 6m
Oct 2023
The Divine Comedy of Pete Holmes: Spirituality, Creativity, & Growing Through Adversity
It’s time to grapple with the absurdity of life, the nature of reality, truth, consciousness, and the hard problems that perplex humanity. Here to add a healthy dose of humor, wit, and wisdom to this week’s inquiry is one of my favorite humans, Pete Holmes. A stand-up king with a ... Show More
2h 6m
Nov 2023
Pete Davidson snaps at camera wielding audience member, Jerry Seinfeld extends residency
Johnny Mac is very tired from the marathon and had AI do the show notes.<br /><br />The show begins with the host humorously recounting an incident involving Pete Davidson, who lashed out against a fan recording his performance secretly. Despite the confrontation, Davidson carrie ... Show More
17m 22s
Dec 2021
The Dave Chang Show’s 250th Episode, With Bill Simmons
Our first guest ever, the Podfather himself, returns to recall the freewheeling days when this podcast was just a glimmer in Dave’s eye. Also considered: Stephen A. Smith, what makes a great show, remembering Tom Hanks movies vs. remembering notable life events, the perfectly siz ... Show More
54m 40s
Apr 2023
Ep400 - Bertcast, Step by Stapp, Free Beer & Hot Wings
It's our 400th episode and we're celebrating by bringing back some of the worst shows from the first 399 episodes. We start with Bertcast, a show where Bert Kreischer talks at his guest about himself. Then we hit Step by Stapp, a show with the worse premise ever concocted. Then i ... Show More
2h 33m
Mar 2020
John Hodgman | An Unlikely Life
<p>John Hodgman started his career as a literary agent, but found himself launched into TV when, after an appearance to promote a book on “The Daily Show,” he was invited to return as a regular presence on the show. This let to an unexpected career before the camera, becoming the ... Show More
1h 10m