Country musician Luke Bell had swagger, talent, and a career on the rise, opening for Willie Nelson and Dwight Yoakam. Then mental illness took over. His mother Carol shares what it was like raising Luke, the fine line between his bold personality and paranoid delusions, and navigating his years of homelessness and psychosis before his death at 32.
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Nov 15
Money on the Mind: How to Budget for Aging Parents…and Yourself
In a new, very special Death, Sex & Money and Slate Money crossover, Felix Salmon and Anna Sale are once again joined by Felix’s financial advisor Adrianna Adams from Domain Money to talk about…parents. They dig into the emotions of trying to take care of your aging parents while ... Show More
26m 6s
Nov 8
Money on the Mind: Prepping for Retirement Without Losing Your Mind
In a new, very special Death, Sex & Money and Slate Money crossover, Felix Salmon and Anna Sale dig into the stressful world of financial advice and planning for retirement. How do you know if you’re set up financially to retire? Is it possible to think about retirement without h ... Show More
28m 2s
Feb 2025
Patrick Schwarzenegger on The White Lotus, Hollywood Pressures & Finding His Own Path
<p>Patrick Schwarzenegger is on Real Pod! The actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist—who just landed a role in <em>The White Lotus</em> Season 3—gets real about his career, personal growth, and navigating life in Hollywood with a famous last name. Patrick opens up abou ... Show More
53m 59s
Sep 23
Who Is Nick Fuentes? | PBD Podcast | Ep. 654
Patrick Bet-David interviews Nick Fuentes, the "America First" commentator who rose from college activist to online conservative figure. They discuss his political journey, clashes with conservative institutions, deplatforming, immigration, and his views on Israel, past controver ... Show More
1h 48m
Aug 19
Death, Sex & Money | The Internet Taught Me to Diet, Then Saved Me With Weightlifting
Casey Johnston grew up in a family where being thin mattered. In college, the internet told her to eat 1,200 calories and do endless cardio if she wanted to lose weight. That habit followed her into her late twenties, until she came upon a Reddit post about weightlifting that cha ... Show More
54m 57s
May 2025
Embracing Your Masculinity with Brittani Nichols
Producer, Writer and Comedian Brittani Nichols (currently EP on Abbot Elementary!) sits down with Mal to discuss gender expression and the need for better LGBTQ representation in the industry. She reflects on her upbringing in Chicago, the complexities of her identity, and the in ... Show More
53m 46s
Feb 2025
The 'Let Them Theory' Will Change Your Relationships feat. Mel Robbins
<p>We are honored to be joined by Mel Robbins, author of the bestselling, life-changing book The Let Them Theory. We talk to her about the theory and how you can apply it to relationships, daily stress, career goals, and family conflicts to live a more free and authentic life. We ... Show More
1h 18m