Grifty
Azadeh Ghafari
A late-stage capitalism audio newsletter by and about false idols. With Azadeh Ghafari, Amanda Motell, Dr. Thomas Oden, Sari Beth Rosenberg, and Baktaash Sorkhabi.
Take off them fabricated streams and them microwave memes, it's a real world outside.
Welcome to Grifty: A little snarky, a little intellectual, a bit historical, a lot political, and ultimately about how to survive late-stage capitalism, take care of one's mental health and engage in community building.
Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube at @griftypod
Azadeh Ghafari @the.wellness.therapist
Amanda Montell @amanda_montell
Dr. Thomas Oden @dr.thomasoden
Sari Beth Rosenberg @saribethrose
Baktaash Sorkhabi @baktaash
To learn more & for show notes visit Grifty.org
Take off them fabricated streams and them microwave memes, it's a real world outside.
Welcome to Grifty: A little snarky, a little intellectual, a bit historical, a lot political, and ultimately about how to survive late-stage capitalism, take care of one's mental health and engage in community building.
Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube at @griftypod
Azadeh Ghafari @the.wellness.therapist
Amanda Montell @amanda_montell
Dr. Thomas Oden @dr.thomasoden
Sari Beth Rosenberg @saribethrose
Baktaash Sorkhabi @baktaash
To learn more & for show notes visit Grifty.org
Episodes
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Jul 16, 2025 • 1h 2min
Episode 34: The Ep-Files: The Truth is Out There... Or is it?
Jul 2, 2025 • 46min
Episode 33: Hey Daddy
Jun 18, 2025 • 55min
Episode 32: Everything is a Scam
Jun 11, 2025 • 59min
Episode 31: Ketamine Gambit
Jun 4, 2025 • 1h 3min
Episode 30: We're All Gonna Die, But the Goose is Fine
🚨 New Grifty episode just dropped with our new co-host @mrneuropolitan! We're diving into the most chaotic month in American politics, when the Supreme Court drops their worst rulings like they're hot. This week: ⚖️ SCOTUS June doom is upon us. Will we survive it? 👹 Senator Joni Ernst outdoes herself & casually shrugs off deadly Medicaid cuts 🥛 RFK Jr. teams up with a raw meat influencer to rewrite public health Plus: @theycallme_ms_j & @the.wellness.therapist tell us their goose stories and @saribethrose tells us one about turtles 🐢 Oh, and we play Real Grift or Fake News and yes, "Spiritual Ozempic" might be real. Tap the link in bio to listen or find us wherever you hear your fave podcasts (iTunes, Spotify, etc). Stay sharp. Stay suspicious. Stay Grifty. 🧠🎙️
May 26, 2025 • 53min
Episode 29: The Foot Fungus Amongus
May 5, 2025 • 1h 3min
Episode 28: The Constipation to Fascism Pipeline
Apr 28, 2025 • 56min
Episode 27: Back on Our Bullshit
Apr 7, 2025 • 2h 8min
Episode 26: XO, Gossip Girl ft. Tawny & Joanna
Mar 24, 2025 • 1h 28min
Episode 25: Dr. Nicole Lippman
Dr. Nicole Lippman, a clinical psychologist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy, dives into the complexities of mental health. She discusses the critical need for well-trained therapists and the dangers of misinformation in the wellness community. The conversation explores how gut health may influence mental well-being, and critiques common misconceptions about addiction and detox diets. Dr. Lippman emphasizes personalized therapy and advocates for the importance of scientific literacy in understanding mental health narratives.
