This week we're sitting down with the fearless, hilarious, and thoughtful Brett Gelman (Stranger Things, Fleabag) as he opens up about the challenges that have shaped him, from his early battles with OCD and questioning his identity, to intense enmeshment with his mother and overcoming those tendencies as he navigates adult relationships. Brett opens up abou ... Show More
Yesterday
18,000 Terrorists Are Already Living On US Soil. Former CIA Targeting Officer Sarah Adams Explains The Deception Campaigns They Use To Hide And How Al-Qaeda Grew To 200,000 Members
Former CIA Targeting Officer Sarah Adams reveals what she believes are some of the biggest national security threats facing the United States today, and why many Americans may have a false sense of security about the future.In this episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, Sarah expla ... Show More
51m 54s
Jul 15
Part Two: UFOs in Religion: The Hidden Link Between Ancient “Miracles” and Modern Aliens | Dr. Diana Walsh Pasulka
Dr. Diana Walsh Pasulka — professor of religious studies, author of The Others: UFOs, AI, and the Secret Forces Guiding Human Destiny — is here to answer one of the most controversial and fascinating questions of our time: what if many of humanity’s oldest spiritual encounters we ... Show More
1h 3m
Jul 14
UFOs in Religion: The Hidden Link Between Ancient “Miracles” and Modern Aliens | Dr. Diana Walsh Pasulka
Dr. Diana Walsh Pasulka — professor of religious studies, author of The Others: UFOs, AI, and the Secret Forces Guiding Human Destiny — is here to answer one of the most controversial and fascinating questions of our time: what if many of humanity’s oldest spiritual encounters we ... Show More
50m 31s
Mar 2025
Bretman Rock on Finding Love, Family Trauma & Getting Hexed
Trigger warning: This episode contains conversations about family trauma and eating disorders. If these topics are difficult for you, feel free to skip or take breaks as needed. 💜Bretman Rock is back on Pretty Basic — in his lover era and wilder than ever! In this chaotic, laugh ... Show More
1h 42m
Jun 2024
Office Hours with Brett Neustrom: Dr.Pepper, Sexy Madonna, & Tomato Bagels
<p>This was my first time meeting Brett Neustrom in person, and he’s as funny IRL as he is on social media! In case you didn’t know…Brett says he hates researching anything, but yet he had a ton to say about these trending stories. Also on today’s pod: the longevity of influenc ... Show More
56m 10s
Nov 2023
Finding Humor in Chaos: Brett Dier on Life, Laughs, and Aliens
Actor, artist, and long-time friend of the pod, Brett Dier, joins our hosts for a refreshing and honest conversation on friendship (51:09), vulnerability, and a surprising discussion about the existence of extraterrestrial life (35:36). Brett opens up about his battle with depres ... Show More
1h 7m
Oct 2020
Everything Is Available with Nicholas Braun & Nicholas Britell
<p>Topics covered include: performance anxiety, living in the body of a character, the annual Gathering of the Juggalos, how Cousin Greg got his rich vocabulary, Britell’s early gigs writing telephone hold music, getting out of your own head, and why you should just keep going wh ... Show More
50m 9s
May 2025
Comedian Bert Kreischer: My Constant Battle with My Inner Critic (Overcoming Anxiety, Chasing Approval & The Pressure to Be Funny)
Do you ever feel like you need to be funny to be liked? How do you handle pressure to always “perform” for others? In this candid, hilarious, and unexpectedly moving episode of On Purpose, Jay sits down with comedian, actor, and podcast superstar Bert Kreischer—famously known for ... Show More
1h 42m
Feb 2024
The Pecking Order Is Real
<p dir="ltr">This week, Gethard talks with someone whose youth was affected by the "troubled teen industry." He and Geth talk about that experience, what it means to be a "troubled teen," and how that time shaped his adult life. Also? Way more talk about chickens than you might e ... Show More
1h 22m