Behind the Bastards

Jamie Loftus, a sharp-witted comedian and seasoned commentator, joins to delve into the controversial world of Dr. Phil. They unpack his notorious methodologies, revealing the potential harm his persona causes to guests and viewers. Loftus critiques the ethics of exploiting vulnerability for ratings, highlighting troubling cases from reality TV, including the detrimental impact on those like Todd Herzog. The discussion opens a broader conversation about media ethics, celebrity accountability, and the sinister side of sensationalized entertainment.

Jamie Loftus, a comedian and cultural critic, joins to dissect the convoluted persona of Dr. Phil. They humorously explore his media influence, upbringing, and the duality of his character, revealing the underlying narcissism. Loftus critiques the theatricality of Dr. Phil’s emotional seminars and the ethical dilemmas surrounding his advice, all while discussing his troubling relationships and connections to Oprah Winfrey. The conversation navigates the lure of short-term cults and the bizarre intersection of therapy with entertainment, showcasing why Dr. Phil's fame can be so problematic.

Robert is joined again by Ben Bowlin to continue to discuss Excited Delirium. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert is joined by Ben Bowlin to discuss Excited Delirium.FOOTNOTES: https://www.brookings.edu/blog/how-we-rise/2020/08/10/how-excited-delirium-is-misused-to-justify-police-brutality/  https://www.startribune.com/patients-sedated-by-ketamine-were-enrolled-in-hennepin-healthcare-study/486363071/  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9645173/  https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-05805-7  http://www.missouriena.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/White-Paper-Report-on-Excited-Delirium-Syndrome.pdf  https://www.floridatoday.com/in-depth/news/2019/10/24/excited-delirium-custody-deaths-gregory-edwards-melbourne-taser/2374304001/  https://leb.fbi.gov/articles/featured-articles/excited-delirium-and-the-dual-response-preventing-in-custody-deaths  https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/chokehold-police-excited-delirium/2020/07/17/fe907ec8-c6bc-11ea-b037-f9711f89ee46_story.html  https://www.startribune.com/hcmc-doctor-says-his-police-taser-work-saves-live-but-others-see-conflict-of-interest/509447402/?refresh=true  https://www.startribune.com/after-conflict-of-interest-concerns-hcmc-to-sever-agreement-with-taser-manufacturer/511528142/  https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2009/02/tasers-delirium-defense/  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert is joined again by Courtney Kocak to continue to discuss Dr. James Burt. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert is joined by Courtney Kocak to discuss Dr. James Burt.Footnotes: https://www.nytimes.com/1988/12/11/us/charges-against-doctor-bring-ire-and-questions.html  https://www.medicalbag.com/home/features/despicable-doctors/the-love-surgeon-was-nothing-but-a-brutal-butcher/  http://www.patient-safety.com/burt.htm  https://abcnews.go.com/Health/ohio-woman-writes-book-love-doctor-mutilated-sex/story?id=17897317  https://sci-hub.do/10.1007/s10508-012-0030-8 https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1991-08-25-9103030670-story.html https://www.newsweek.com/brief-history-sex-ed-america-81001  https://red.library.usd.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1118&context=honors-thesis  https://www.rutgersuniversitypress.org/the-love-surgeon/9781978800953 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert is joined again by Matt Lieb to continue to discuss Dr. Oz. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert is joined by Matt Lieb to discuss Dr. Oz.FOOTNOTES: https://www.oprah.com/pressroom/oprah-bids-farewell-to-dr-oz-as-he-launches-his-own-show-september-14#ixzz6ryQsKlGx   https://www.healthnewsreview.org/2018/02/pulling-back-the-curtain-on-the-doctors-and-the-dr-oz-show-what-our-analysis-reveals/  https://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/the-dr-oz-health-quiz/all#ixzz6ryqeqPD3  https://www.nature.com/articles/nn0412-497  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6167233/  https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/how-dr-oz-effect-has-hooked-american-consumers-n134801  https://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/18/magazine/18Oz-t.html  https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/04/reiki-cant-possibly-work-so-why-does-it/606808/   https://quackwatch.org/nccam/research/energy/   https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/case-dr-oz-ethics-evidence-and-does-professional-self-regulation-work/2017-02  https://www.marketwatch.com/story/dr-oz-slammed-for-suggesting-it-may-only-cost-us-2-to-3-of-american-lives-to-reopen-schools-2020-04-16  https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/17/business/media/dr-oz-apology-coronavirus.html  https://www.businessinsider.com/dr-oz-false-misleading-baseless-medical-claims-coronavirus-2020-4#a-strawberry-and-baking-soda-mixture-can-whiten-teeth-oz-said-8  https://www.vox.com/2015/4/16/8412427/dr-oz-health-claims  http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/medical_examiner/2013/01/can_you_trust_dr_oz_his_medical_advice_often_conflicts_with_the_best_science.single.html  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Langston Kerman, a talented comedian and actor, joins the discussion on the notorious Protocols of the Elders of Zion. They dive into the roots of conspiracies, contrasting real historical events with fiction. Discover how Catholic clergy spread the Protocols in Colombia during economic turmoil. Langston and Robert also explore the Protocols' global impact, including their use in Nazi propaganda and their persistent legacy in modern conspiracy theories like QAnon. Together, they highlight the complexities of belief and the enduring effects of harmful narratives.

Langston Kerman, a comedian and actor known for his roles on *Insecure* and *The Boys*, joins to delve into the notorious *Protocols of the Elders of Zion*. They explore how conspiracism distorts history and the allure of simplistic explanations for complex issues. Kerman and the host discuss the characteristics and origins of modern conspiracy theories, tracing antisemitism's evolution through history, including its ties to Nazism. They also reveal how the Protocols emerged as a tool of propaganda and their devastating global impact.