As painful as it is to relive the terrifying day we faced in Italy, we’re opening up about Brian’s unexpected health scare - what happened and the lessons we’re still learning. Our hope is that by sharing this experience, it resonates with anyone who’s had to navigate a similar situation in their own lives.

This week, we’re recapping the first half of our Italian adventure where we found paradise. We dive into our dreamy days on the Tuscan coast, one of our favorite hotels ever, and the story of how we politely declined a yacht invite from a couple wild old Italian men. We also talk about being open to synchronicities and a crazy run-in with a very famous chef. Don’t miss next week’s episode… when heaven turns just a little bit hellish.

We’re digging into the gold digger convo. After some comments on our age gap relationship reel, we decided to break down what actually makes someone a gold digger - and why that label gets tossed at women way more than men. We talk about how both sides usually benefit, the importance of keeping your own identity (even if you step into a more traditional role later), and how women’s roles have evolved while society’s judgments… not so much.

In this episode, we pull back the curtain on what “raw dogging life” really looks like. You’ll hear us in real time - frustrated, vulnerable, and working through it. For the first time in 40 years, Brian is facing his emotions without the buffer of substances, and it’s revealing the deeper layers of healing still to come. Recorded across two days, you’ll hear the evolution - from high tension to deeper understanding.

Malarkey just hit 53 - and also marked 3 years (mostly) alcohol-free! We talk about his one slip-up, the surprising gifts sobriety has brought him, and how quitting booze led him to drop other numbing habits like weed, caffeine, nicotine, and antidepressants (have a time & a place - no shame!). Plus, a quick dive into Harley’s experience with the other side of addiction: how some people are drawn to dating addicts in the first place.

Our first episode on age-gap relationships was one of our most popular - so we’re back, answering the questions you really want to know. We talk about our different music tastes, what our friends and family actually thought about our age difference, and why we believe love defies age (with a few exceptions). Plus, Malarkey coins a brand-new term of endearment for Harley to call him - her ol’ nut dragger. Expect plenty of laughs and some honest conversation about what it’s really like to be in...

First booze, then coffee… and now the gummies?! Brian just dropped his last vice and is officially running on water and oxygen. In this episode, he gets real about why it was time to say goodbye to his beloved weed gummies, and how ditching them has already leveled up his mood, focus, and energy.

This week’s episode dives into both big and small questions through a couples card game called Tales. From “What was your favorite game at recess?” to “Who inspires you?” and “What do you want to do when you retire?” - we cover it all. We share a cautionary story about why waiting until retirement to enjoy your life is a bad idea, and give our thoughts about how to win at the game of life if SIM theory is real.

Harley and Malarkey share practical strategies for navigating life with a narcissist. Drawing from their own experiences with narcissists and borderlines, they reflect on the hard lessons they've learned along the way. They explore where these personality disorders may originate - both from a psychological and a spiritual perspective and offer concrete tools to help you avoid getting pulled into a narcissist's trap.

Missed it the first time? We’re back with our Instagram Etiquette episode. We get into the do’s and don’ts of navigating social media with a partner, how alcohol fueled some of Malarkey’s not-so-great choices in the past, and why being honest with yourself matters most.

Who are five people who are no longer with us that you’d like to spend some time with in eternity? The similarities between your choices can reveal the qualities you might be seeking to develop in yourself. Malarkey’s list shows he’s craving more peace, while Harley’s picks prove she’s ready to shake things up and make the world better by challenging the status quo.

We've officially joined the cult of weightlifting. Malarkey was as Harley affectionately called him a "cardio queen" terrified of bulking up, but now he's feeling the gains and not just in his biceps. We get into the surprising benefits of strength training, self-care routines, and how it’s never too late to turn your life around - whether that means quitting booze, kicking nicotine, or finally picking up a dumbbell.

This week we're talking about the stress of us fighting more in the past couple of weeks. We share the petty details, how we pulled ourselves out of the spiral, and how not to let a few arguments ruin an otherwise good trip. Through the disagreements, we landed on something helpful: sometimes a lose-lose can actually be a win-win. When both people own their part and take responsibility, it’s easier to reconnect and put the relationship first.

In Harley D's words, this is a woo-woo one. We’re talking reincarnation, soul contracts, and the idea that you might’ve actually chosen your parents before you got here. We explore how this perspective can make the hard stuff in life feel a little more meaningful—and maybe even give us a reason to thank the difficult people in our lives for the opportunity for growth. Plus some book recommendations if you're spirit curious.

This week, Brian outs himself for a recent nicotine relapse—yep, the bad boy was back on the vape. We get into the weird grip nicotine can have, especially in the culinary world where cigarettes basically come with your apron. He shares what finally made him quit the first time, what nicotine withdrawals actually feel like, and why trying to quit (again) is kind of like dating your worst ex.

Brian gets honest about something that’s been quietly running the show: his addiction to success. We unpack how the endless drive to achieve can take a dark turn, and why naming the problem is such a powerful first step toward healing. We also talk about building more self-awareness in your daily life, challenging urgency culture, and remembering that most emails and texts aren’t the five-alarm fires your brain thinks they are.

This episode was inspired by a couple petty comments that got under Harley’s skin—and unraveled a much bigger conversation about why women so often see each other as competition. We talk about how this mindset is shaped by the culture we grow up in, how unhealed wounds (especially between mothers and daughters) get passed down, and why it’s so important to recognize the triggers we’ve inherited. At the end of the day, we’re stronger when we choose connection over comparison.

It’s our 1-year anniversary of Old Dog New Tricks, and that means it’s time for some pussy positivity. We’re unpacking the classic teenage narrative of calling a girl's pussy tight or loose—and all the problems with this odd cultural refrain. We get into childbirth, pelvic floor health, and why we’d NEVER use “pussy” as an insult. As Brian says, calling someone a pussy is a battlecry for greatness!

In the second half of his life, Brian is committed to building a healthier relationship with food—something that’s been hard to maintain after decades working in kitchens. We talk about the importance of having respect and reverence for our bodies, and how that mindset naturally leads to nourishing them with good food and movement. When you trust and listen to your body, you often get the body you want—unlike when you’re stuck in a cycle of punishment and control.

We’ve got another flashback episode for you this week. Next week, we’re back with a new episode—Body Image Part 2—so we thought it was the perfect time to revisit Part 1. In this episode, Malarkey opens up about his eating habits as a chef and how his childhood still shapes the way he looks at food and exercise. Harley shares her 15-year struggle with disordered eating and how she ultimately healed her relationship with food and her body.