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
Near Death Experiences, Telepathy & the Multiverse. An Astrophysicist Explains Infinite Versions of You May Exist | Dr. Charles Liu
Dr. Charles Liu (astrophysics professor and host of The LIUniverse podcast) joins Mayim Bialik's Breakdown to reveal the physics of consciousness, time, & the multiverse!We explore the biggest scientific mysteries humanity is facing today:- How scientists are beginning to take di ... Show More
58m 44s
Aug 29
Substack Exclusive: Why Spiritual Questions Open You To Risk
This week we’re sharing something special that was previously only available on our Substack page: a chat between Jonathan and filmmaker, Mark Vicente, co-director of the 2004 film “What the Bleep Do We Know!?“, and the NXIVM whistleblower whose testimony helped put Keith Raniere ... Show More
1h 12m
Aug 27
You Don’t Die. NASA Physicist: What Happens After Death & Why Your Soul Keeps Returning | Thomas Campbell
What if UAPs, aliens, crop circles, and near death experiences are all part of the same system designed to accelerate humanity's evolution?In part two of our conversation with Thomas Campbell—physicist, systems analyst, consciousness researcher, and creator of My Big TOE (Theory ... Show More
1h 52m
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