Best AssHoles Anonymous Podcasts (2025)

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Death Of Gawker, And An Ego 35:08

6d ago35:08

35:08

About 10 years ago, Jane Marie was doing pretty damn good for herself. She was on her own, had a new baby and was working hard as an editor at the feminist website, Jezebel. Then, it all came crashing down when an editor at Gawker, the umbrella site Jezebel was published under, released a story about a recently discovered Hulk Hogan sex tape - incl…

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So Much Better Than A Wedding Registry 48:00

14d ago48:00

48:00

This week Olivia Howell joins host Jane Marie to talk about divorce, what support really means after a breakup and Olivia's company "Fresh Start", which offers a Divorce Support Network featuring a Divorce Registry, Resources, Education, and Support for Every Step. To learn more about Olivia and Fresh Start: https://www.freshstartsregistry.com/ Hos…

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Your Call Is Important To Us 37:14

20d ago37:14

37:14

It's Spring Break and Jane and I are taking the week off along with our kids. This week we're bringing you a rerun of Episode 8 from Season 2 - Your Call Is Important To Us. We love caller episodes, so please continue to call or write! We listen, and much of your subject manner and personal experience finds it way to the show, if not turning into a…

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Please God. Do Not Do That. 58:16

27d ago58:16

58:16

It's science season! I made that up, but after talking to physicist Dr. Liam Bollmann-Dodd on last week's episode, this week host Jane Marie sits down with Dr. Chem Thug, a PHD chemist trying to do the good work of explaining chemistry online to the rest of us online in ways that we can actually understand. There will be some debunking. There will …

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Banned In The USA 1:02:57

1M ago1:02:57

1:02:57

This week, host Jane Marie talks to particle scientist and friend of the show, Dr. Liam Bollmann-Dodd, to talk about the Trump administration's war on words and the effects the banned word list will have on science and research around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Ambition Monster 1:08:00

1M ago1:08:00

1:08:00

*THE DREAM AUDIENCE SURVEY LINK* http://bit.ly/thedream-survey On today's episode, host Jane Marie sits down with Jennifer Romolini, podcast host - Everything Is Fine - and author to talk about her 2024 book “Ambition Monster,” a memoir about chronic overwork that was named one of the best books of the year by Esquire and Harper’s Bazaar. You can f…

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Health vs Wealth 24:16

2M ago24:16

24:16

Former Los Angeles mayoral candidate and current single payer healthcare advocate, Gina Viola, joins host Jane Marie to talk about what keeps her motivated to do good work. You can find out more about Gina's work here: Insta: @ginaforla ...and more about single payer healthcare here: https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.…

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Dirty Dirty John 51:06

2M ago51:06

51:06

In 2018, the podcast turned Bravo / Netflix series "Dirty John" was ubiquitous - at least in LA, where you couldn't go two blocks without seeing a billboard for the show. This week, the survivor of "Dirty" John Meehan's bloody attack, Terra Newell, talks to host Jane Marie about her experience being interviewed by an LA Times journalist for what sh…

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Women's Work 38:13

2M ago38:13

38:13

In honor of the newest member to host Jane Marie's family, a little munchkin born over the weekend, this week we're revisiting Episode 2 of The Dream Season 1. Jane takes us back to her hometown, Owosso, MI as we get to know the town and people that helped shape her award winning career in journalism. Along the way, we also get a glimpse into her f…

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Babies Not Having Babies 1:30:16

2M ago1:30:16

1:30:16

This past year Charlotte Isenberg, a once-popular teen anti-abortion activist, found herself switching sides in this national debate. What happened to her next is unprecedented and a warning for parents and kids alike. Find Charlotte on Tik Tok here: @blueridgejewess Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Drowning In The Conspira-Sea 26:08

3M ago26:08

26:08

How a few bad seeds became a movement. Over and over and over and over and over... - dann g 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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MAHA Forever 46:45

3M ago46:45

46:45

Five years ago, in season two of this show, we invited Mother Jones senior editor Anna Merlan on to talk about the rise of dangerous health conspiracies in the U.S. and now that a famous anti-vaxxer, RFK Jr., has been confirmed as the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, we've sat down again to discuss what... like, WHAT? You can f…

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Creepaholics Anonymous 48:43

3M ago48:43

48:43

This week, host Jane Mare interviews Amanda Lee about her struggles with addiction, her involvement in the Washington DC based "Midtown" Alcoholics Anonymous cult and, ultimately, her path to recovery. Amanda Lee Socials: Tiktok: @amandadarbylee (The Most Wanted RN) Insta: @alabamaamanda Facebook: @alabamaamanda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva…

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Turns Out Brains Are Important. Who Knew? 49:34

3M ago49:34

49:34

We've known about it for almost 20 years and yet there is still very little being done to combat Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy - more commonly none as CTE. And if you think this only affects NFL players, think again. CTE is available in all shapes and sizes - whether it's youth hockey, high school football, club soccer leagues, or professional w…

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How Is This legal? 40:42

3M ago40:42

40:42

"How is this legal?" That question has been haunting host Jane Marie since the day she started researching Multi Level Marketing seven years ago. Since then, it feels like every company, industry or product she looks into is a scam. Let's be clear, they often are. This week, she stares straight into the Ivy League Bro eyes of private equity, lookin…

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Multi-Multi-Level-Marketing 40:14

4M ago40:14

40:14

How do you rebuild your life after 13 years and 6 companies worth of Multi Level Marketing indoctrination? The Dream (we're back!) host Jane Marie talks to former MLM devotee and current anti MLM crusader, Erin Bies, about the state of the MLM industry and the work Erin is now doing to take it down. And you might just learn a little something about…

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The Dream + New Format Trailer! 1:54

4M ago1:54

1:54

The Dream is back! Starting Monday, January 20th, we'll be releasing all new weekly episodes. The Dream as a weekly interview podcast with guests and segments about.... whatever we want! We'll still be focused on the "American Dream" and all the assholes that make it infinitely harder to achieve. We'll just have a bit more freedom in how we present…

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We Are Back! + Outlawed 34:19

5M ago34:19

34:19

Dream fans....WE ARE BACK! We're reimagining The Dream as a weekly interview podcast with guests and segments about, I don't know.... whatever we want? Don't worry! We'll still be focused on the "American Dream" and all the assholes that make it infinitely harder to achieve. We'll just have a bit more freedom in how we present it. Also, today we're…

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Selling the Dream 27:45

1y ago27:45

27:45

A chapter from Jane Marie’s forthcoming book. Preorder at jane-marie.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Pushkin Industries & Little Everywhere

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Bonus 2: Caller Episode 44:02

1+ y ago44:02

44:02

The Dream listeners called in to share their own experiences with life coaches: the good, the bad and the absurd. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Pushkin Industries & Little Everywhere

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Bonus 1: Coaching or Culting? 28:12

1+ y ago28:12

28:12

Sarah Edmonson publicly left NXIVM, a life coaching MLM made famous by the HBO documentary, The Vow, in 2017 shortly after being branded with the founder's initials. Jane and Sarah sit down to discuss the fine line between coaching and culting. Sarah and her husband, Nippy Ames, host the podcast A Little Bit Culty. See omnystudio.com/listener for p…

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S3 E10: We Die The Way We Lived 37:25

1+ y ago37:25

37:25

Days after the debut of this season, Jessie Lee Ward, who was featured in episodes one and nine, passed away after a short battle with cancer. Jane reconnects with Erin Bies to discuss her former friend’s legacy and talks with Death Coach, Megan Carmichael, about what to make of death when you had a complicated relationship with the person who has …

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S3 E9: Coaching the Uncoachable 32:31

1+ y ago32:31

32:31

To our surprise, the OG coach Jessie Lee Ward agrees to an interview. She seems surprised to find out that Jane is not a fan of her work. It turns out that the feeling goes both ways. After ugly exchanges with Jessie Lee, Jane checks back in with her coach and with Dann. Has Jane actually improved as a person? Is she better or worse after six month…

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S3 E8: Striving Is Bad for Your Health 37:16

1+ y ago37:16

37:16

Who does coaching work least well for? Turns out it’s the exact people who could benefit most from it, according to the industry. Dr. Sherman James and Dr. Arline Geronimus discuss the downsides of positive thinking, bootstrapping, and mindset culture. For some people, striving has negative impacts on health and happiness. See omnystudio.com/listen…

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S3 E7: The Inmates Running the Asylum 31:26

1+ y ago31:26

31:26

Who becomes a life coach? Jane talks to Patrick Sheehan, a researcher who has found a surprising answer: many coaches couldn’t find success elsewhere. Why do people who can’t do teach? We also learn more about Jane’s life coach, her bona fides, and what sets her apart from the scammers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on…

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S3 E6: The MVP of NLP 28:36

1+ y ago28:36

28:36

Neuro-linguistic programming, or NLP, is the communication technique used by coaches and cult leaders alike. John James Santangelo—a fan of Napoleon Hill— is an NLP expert who gives Jane a crash course. Jane is mesmerized, and according to Santangelo, might've even been hypnotized. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acas…

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S3 E5: I Never Said Hate 34:25

1+ y ago34:25

34:25

Now a life coach herself, Jennifer Rajala is lauded at Rankmakers; she’s a hustler who can inspire others to buy coaching packages better than just about anyone else. That is, until she realizes she’s selling empty promises. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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S3 E4: Think and Grow Duped 32:53

1+ y ago32:53

32:53

Napoleon Hill, ever heard of him? He wrote "Think and Grow Rich," one of the favorite self-help handbooks of all time. His fans include Tony Robbins and life coaches of all stripes. But Napoleon Hill was not a genius of self-help. He was a scam artist who never practiced what he preached. Journalist Matt Novak tells Jane what he’s found (and what h…

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S3 E3: The MLM-to-coaching pipeline 42:14

1+ y ago42:14

42:14

Jennifer Rajala got sucked into the MLM-to-coaching pipeline. A social worker from northern Michigan, Jennifer rose quickly through the Arbonne ranks. She earned the right to lease an Arbonne branded Mercedes. But she still wasn’t making any real money. Then Jenn discovered Rankmakers, the life coaching program that promised to truly maximize her p…

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S3 E2: What Ever Happened to Happy Jane? 31:19

1+ y ago31:19

31:19

Despite regular therapy, Jane is in a funk. She and Dann discuss what's happened to them, and what she hopes (and fears) life coaching might do for her — or teach her to do for herself. Jane embarks on a hunt for a professional life coach of her own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…

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S3 E1: Becoming a #Boss 27:58

1+ y ago27:58

27:58

What's it like to hand your life over to someone who claims they’ll make it better? Jessie Lee Ward, the self-proclaimed “#1 network marketer in the world,” charges her coaching clients thousands of dollars for a trip to Colombia that's described like a work retreat. The reality is more like a brutal 15 hour hike, with late night hypothermia. Is th…

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Coming Soon...The Dream Season 3 1:18

1+ y ago1:18

1:18

From Little Everywhere and Pushkin Industries, and hosted by Jane Marie, comes the third season of The Dream. Past seasons of this award-winning investigative podcast looked at pyramid schemes and the world of wellness. This season we're getting to know the gurus and life coaches who claim they know the secret to living our best lives. Is it all in…

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Season 3 Episode 1 2:11:37

2y ago2:11:37

2:11:37

Let's start Season 3 of right! The gang gets together to discuss new topics and what's up and coming for Season 3.

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Bart & Doug 1:29:16

2+ y ago1:29:16

1:29:16

bart and doug

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Jretro & Dogg Muney 1:37:32

2+ y ago1:37:32

1:37:32

Jretro & Dogg Muney

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Mr. ImLivinB Himself E. Rawls stops thru for the season finale. 2:01:18

3y ago2:01:18

2:01:18

Goat-trapernuer E. Rawls comes thru with some game about becoming a business owner, and discuss with the cast, some things growing up down da way.

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Cuckolds, Threesomes, and all other freaky shit... 1:03:12

3y ago1:03:12

1:03:12

On this episode the cast discuss their experiences with cuckolds, and threesomes. You might wanna check this one out!

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New York Candle Cafe/Pulse Point Collection with Suheiri 1:15:59

3+ y ago1:15:59

1:15:59

Washington Heights native Sueheiri comes thru to discuss her recently opened candle cafe and her candle business. Tune in to a dope ass woman, giving game.

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Conspiracy Theories Part 2 2:12:30

3+ y ago2:12:30

2:12:30

This episode is an extension of the first conspiracy theory. This episode is more x-files lol.

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Conspiracy Theory 1:27:38

4y ago1:27:38

1:27:38

On this episode the cast discuss some conspiracy theories and try to make light of it.

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Two for One QB Stories 1:18:17

4y ago1:18:17

1:18:17

On this episode the cast discuss some great QB stories narrated by QB and El Rey!

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Astrology, Buying Pussy, and Comedy w/Le Char 2:59:07

4y ago2:59:07

2:59:07

Up and coming comedian Le Char stops by to kick it with the assholes and discuss some wild topics.

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Alumni & BG 2:50:54

4y ago2:50:54

2:50:54

On this episode Dave and BG stop thru to chop it up about hood shit and eating booty. Dave Stanfield graphic designer, works at ImLivnB talks how folks just want handouts and don't want put in the work.

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Up & Comin! W/King Dagger 1:33:48

4y ago1:33:48

1:33:48

Our boy King Dagger, Buffalos up & coming artist stops by to talk about his new project, previous projects. He even gives us a sample of his music!

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Simps, Hall Passes, & is Cheating a deal breaker? 1:34:27

4y ago1:34:27

1:34:27

This episode the Assholes discuss what we think is simpin and what it means, do hall passes exist, & who should get them, and if your partner cheats is the relationship over?

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2021 Buffalo Mayoral candidate LaCandice Durham 1:40:44

4y ago1:40:44

1:40:44

The gang has the pleasure to sit and chat with 2021 Buffalo Mayoral Candidate LaCandice Durham and her husband about her upcoming election, her plans if she becomes Mayor, and where she came from and grew up.

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Plug Life 2:29:02

4y ago2:29:02

2:29:02

The Plug AKA Karl Kulu comes thru to chat about how he started his business, how he keeps it going, sneaker talk, and high school life.

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Rise Jumeade Luxury Intimates 2:26:29

4y ago2:26:29

2:26:29

Rise Jumeade, self care/love advocate, certified master herbalist, feminist, spiritualist, and She-EO of Rise Jumeade Luxury Intimates stops by to discuss her brand, what she has coming up, future endeavors, and why she started her business. Check out her website: www.risejumeade.com get something nice for you, or your lady!…

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Brew Love 2:20:28

4y ago2:20:28

2:20:28

Mackenzie AKA Geist Mode long time self brewer, Packing Tech at Big Ditch Brewing Company, and beer connoisseur comes through the spot to chop it up about beer, and brewing, and his "Uncle Doug" beer, and also what's next for him.

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Marj & Dawn Crafts & Decor 1:57:06

4y ago1:57:06

1:57:06

Damn near life long friends Marj & Dawn stop thru to discuss their endeavors, how women and men think, and several other things.

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