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The Problem With Bad Luck: Paul Sloane
May 5, 2026
1h 25m 43s
The Problem With Air Fryers: Lucy Lord
Apr 28, 2026
1h 19m 56s
The Problem With Tribalism: Michael Morris
Apr 21, 2026
1h 11m 15s
The Problem With Comfort: Anthony (Staz) Stazicker CGC
Apr 17, 2026
1h 52m 32s
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Apr 14, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 5/5/26 | The Problem With Bad Luck: Paul Sloane✨ | bad luckinnovation+3 | Paul Sloane | IBMDestination Innovation | — | bad luckinnovation+3 | NeutonicCODE | 1h 25m 43s | |
| 4/28/26 | The Problem With Air Fryers: Lucy Lord✨ | air fryerscooking+4 | Lucy Lord | Supper ClubLucy Lord's Website+3 | — | air fryerself-care+4 | Neutonic | 1h 19m 56s | |
| 4/21/26 | The Problem With Tribalism: Michael Morris✨ | tribalismhuman cooperation+4 | Michael Morris | Columbia Business School | — | tribal instinctscultural psychology+6 | NeutonicCODE | 1h 11m 15s | |
| 4/17/26 | The Problem With Comfort: Anthony (Staz) Stazicker CGC✨ | comfortdiscipline+5 | Anthony Stasziker | James Smith BusinessJames Smith Academy+2 | — | comforthard work+5 | NeutonicCODE | 1h 52m 32s | |
| 4/14/26 | The Problem With Being Honest: Ian Leslie✨ | honestylying+5 | Ian Leslie | Where Shall We MeetManual+4 | — | honestylying+6 | NeutonicCODE | 1h 12m 47s | |
| 4/7/26 | The Problem With Being Your Business: James Haskell✨ | life after professional sportbuilding businesses+5 | James Haskell | Black Eye GinJames Smith Business+3 | — | James Haskellprofessional sport+8 | NeutonicCODE | 1h 39m 35s | |
| 3/31/26 | The Problem With Trying to Feel Better: Dr Julie Smith✨ | psychology of emotionmental health+4 | Dr Julie Smith | YouTubeInstagram | — | mental healthemotions+5 | NeutonicCODE | 1h 18m 43s | |
| 3/24/26 | The Problem With Self Sabotage: Connor Beaton (ManTalks)✨ | self-sabotagepsychology+4 | Connor Beaton | ManTalks | — | self-sabotagepsychology+6 | NeutonicCODE | 1h 29m 04s | |
| 3/10/26 | The Problem With Perfectionism: Jonny Wilkinson✨ | perfectionismmental health+4 | Johnny Wilkinson | — | — | perfectionismmental health+5 | NeutonicCODE | 1h 15m 43s | |
| 3/3/26 | The Problem With Finance Gurus: Michael Taylor✨ | financetrading+3 | Michael Taylor | YouTube | — | finance gurustrading schemes+3 | Neutonicjamessmith | 1h 38m 42s | |
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| 2/24/26 | The Problem With Net Zero: Konstantin Kisin✨ | Net Zeroclimate activism+4 | Konstantin Kisin | — | — | Net Zerocarbon metrics+6 | Neutonic | 1h 43m 42s | |
| 2/17/26 | The Problem With Women in BJJ: Ffion Davies✨ | women in jiu-jitsuself-defense myths+3 | Ffion Davies | Ffion OnlineYoutube+1 | — | jiu-jitsuwomen in sports+5 | NeutonicCODE | 1h 15m 38s | |
| 2/10/26 |  The Problem With Following Your Passion: Max Olesker | 👁️ Try Neutonic: https://www.neutonic.com/jamessmith 🧪 Check your Test: https://www.manual.co/smith 📝 Business Mentoring: https://www.jamessmith.business 🏋🏼♂️ Online Coaching: https://www.jamessmithacademy.com Max Olesker joins James Smith to discuss the problem with following your passion. Why an unstructured life can lead to an intellectual and spiritual vacuum if you aren't prepared for the consequences. Olesker explains that pursuing a calling without a strategy is a dangerous gamble that often ends in physical and financial ruin. We cover: ⬛ Why "Follow Your Passion" is a Strategic Dead End ⬛ The Brutal Reality of Pro Wrestling & Performative Pain ⬛ Navigating the Rigorous Path to Orthodox Conversion Chapters: 0:00 The Problem With Passion 5:40 The "Yes Man" Lifestyle 9:13 The Cost of the Ring 16:13 Wrestling & Social Media 26:36 The Comedy Flow State 36:07 The Creativity Grind 40:45 Identity & Heritage 47:12 Rigorous Conversion 1:08:19 The Shabbat Detox 1:15:16 The Surgical Finale 1:36:23 Making The Cut Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 40m 16s | ||||||
| 2/3/26 | The Problem With Housing Affordability: Ravi Sharma | Property expert and investment strategist Ravi Sharma joins James Smith to reveal the problem with the global housing market. This is no longer just a hurdle for first time buyers; it is a systemic time bomb that is stripping away financial agency and threatening the future of social mobility. The quiet crisis of skyrocketing prices is not an accident of the market, but the result of a rigged system that prioritizes corporate incentives over human survival. Ravi Sharma's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/PersonalFinancewithRaviSharma We cover: ⬛ Why Housing Affordability is a Global Crisis ⬛ Property, Pensions and the Rigged System ⬛ The Truth About Mortgages and Wealth Building ⬛ Renting for Freedom vs Buying for Status 👁️ Try Neutonic: https://www.neutonic.com/jamessmith 🧪 Check your Test: https://www.manual.co/smith 📝 Business Mentoring: https://www.jamessmith.business 🏋🏼♂️ Online Coaching: https://www.jamessmithacademy.com 0:00 Housing Market Reality Check 0:36 Housing Affordability: A Persistent Challenge 1:56 Personal Journey in Property and Renting 7:06 Landlord Perspectives and Property Investment 12:05 Mortgage Strategies and Wealth Building 19:16 Overcoming Financial Anxiety and Fear 23:11 Property vs. Other Investment Options 28:04 Challenging Traditional Financial Advice 34:01 Leveraging Offset Mortgages Strategically 40:24 Emotional vs. Rational Property Decisions 45:05 Property Investment Process Explained 49:52 Breaking Free from Emotional Financial Traps 54:35 Ethical Considerations of Property Investment 59:36 Advice for Younger Generations 1:02:24 Renting as a Path to Personal Freedom 1:07:54 Financial Decisions and Life Constraints 1:10:16 Investment Strategies for Different Scenarios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 16m 45s | ||||||
| 1/27/26 | The Problem With Men's Mental Health: George from TheTinMen | In this episode, George Horne (known online as @thetinmen) joins James Smith to confront the uncomfortable reality of The Problem with Men’s Mental Health. Beyond the surface-level "men need to talk" slogans, George reveals a quiet crisis of structural failings that range from biased family courts to a suicide rate that continues to climb despite increased awareness. 👁️ Try Neutonic: https://www.neutonic.com/jamessmith 🧪 Check your Test: https://www.manual.co/smith 📝 Business Mentoring: https://www.jamessmith.business 🏋🏼♂️ Online Coaching: https://www.jamessmithacademy.com The Tin Men on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCpIPgsoOjI8dgQ9fOlmc7TQ Follow The Tin Men on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetinmen We cover: ⬛ Why Structural Issues Trump "Talking" for Men ⬛ Family Courts & The Fatherlessness Epidemic ⬛ Why Men Need Shoulder-to-Shoulder Therapy ⬛ The Biological Necessity of Roughhousing & Combat Timestamps: 00:00 The Problem With Mental Health 03:52 What We Miss About Men 07:37 Mental Health Beyond The Brain 09:21 Obesity As Mental Health Analogy 12:04 Status, Identity, And Fatherhood 14:16 Custody Battles And Male Suicide 17:07 Domestic Violence Misconceptions 21:30 Why Men Don’t Leave Abuse 25:15 Bad Research And False Narratives 30:27 Hiring Bias Against Men 35:53 The Motherhood Pay Gap Explained 40:55 Representation And Media Stereotypes 44:34 Fatherhood As Mental Health Anchor 49:26 Masculinity And Meaning 52:08 Community As Mental Health Treatment 56:06 Movement, Touch, And Men 01:00:16 Why Jiu Jitsu Builds Purpose 01:05:51 Boys, Violence, And Discipline 01:10:10 Fatherlessness And Gangs 01:15:13 Why Fathers Aren’t At Home 01:22:19 Rethinking Solutions For Men 01:29:04 Men’s Charities And What’s Next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 27m 37s | ||||||
| 1/20/26 | The Problem With Hydration: Adam Mcdonald | Adam McDonald joins James Smith to reveal the uncomfortable truth about the problem with hydration, electrolytes and why the $100 million hydration industry is selling a dangerous lie that is creating a quiet crisis in cardiovascular health. McDonald explains how modern marketing has convinced healthy individuals to consume toxic levels of sodium under the guise of "optimisation" while ignoring the actual biological requirements of the human body. 👁️ Try Neutonic: https://www.neutonic.com/jamessmith 🧪 Check your Test: https://www.manual.co/smith 📝 Business Mentoring: https://www.jamessmith.business 🏋🏼♂️ Online Coaching: https://www.jamessmithacademy.com They Cover: ⬛ Why Electrolyte Supplements Are The New BCAAs ⬛ How Excess Sodium Fuels The Silent Killer of Blood Pressure ⬛ The Myth of Morning Dehydration and Salt Water Rituals ⬛ Why Glucose Outperforms Salt for Real World Hydration ⬛ The Psychological Trap of Wearable Data and Health Anxiety 00:00 Hydration Myths Explained 01:09 Why Electrolytes Get Hyped 03:04 The Real Hydration Problem 06:36 Sodium Vs Table Salt 07:55 Do BJJ Athletes Need Electrolytes? 10:35 Why You Can’t Replace Sweat 12:58 When Hyperhydration Helps 13:08 Water Loading And Peeing 15:56 Electrolytes For Multi-Match Days 17:54 Morning Salt Myth Debunked 20:13 Sugar Fear In Sports Drinks 23:29 Flavor Beats Fancy Formulas 28:07 Blood Pressure Tracking Basics 32:04 Health Anxiety From Metrics 33:49 Eight Sleep Worth The Money 37:05 Falling Asleep To Podcasts 39:58 How Powerful Placebo Is 42:27 Mouth Taping Reality Check 45:17 Sleep Stack That Helps 49:47 Peptides And Injury Recovery 52:38 GLP-1s And Fat Loss Ethics 57:09 Food Noise Relief On GLP-1s 59:37 Hair Loss Drugs And Transplants 01:08:37 Biohacking Hype Calling Out 01:11:41 Why Marathoners Spit Drinks 01:13:51 Greens Powders Under The Microscope 01:18:14 Proprietary Blends Exposed 01:21:07 What A Better Greens Mix Needs 01:22:43 Coaching, Research, And Perfectionism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 23m 26s | ||||||
| 1/13/26 | The Problem With Personal Branding: Lara Acosta | Lara Acosta joins James Smith to discuss the problem with personal branding. While millions of entrepreneurs chase the "influencer" dream, a quiet crisis of ego and AI-generated slop is destroying genuine market value. This obsession with being interesting rather than useful is a dangerous lie that is threatening the future of human agency and business growth in 2026. 👁️ Try Neutonic: https://www.neutonic.com/jamessmith 🧪 Check your Test: https://www.manual.co/smith 📝 Business Mentoring: https://www.jamessmith.business 🏋🏼♂️ Online Coaching: https://www.jamessmithacademy.com Follow Lara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laraacostar We cover: ⬛ Why Introverts Will Win Personal Branding In 2026 ⬛ How High Ticket Pricing Creates A Halo Effect ⬛ Why Writing Is The Ultimate Skill For Manipulation ⬛ What Happens When You Stop Chasing Vanity Metrics ⬛ How To Reinvent Your Identity Through Radical Change Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:59 The Problem With Personal Branding 02:28 How Lara Built LinkedIn 03:49 Be Useful, Not Interesting 05:29 Ego Is Slowing Growth 08:52 Retrospective Storytelling Wins 12:07 Hooks Plus Visual Hooks 15:15 Ghostwriters And AI Slop 20:09 Turning Attention Into Income 24:24 How To Raise Prices 31:06 Why High-Ticket Works 36:41 Message Beats Equipment 40:09 Mastering Problem Awareness 52:17 The Cost Of Visibility 58:10 Why 2026 Belongs To Writers 71:18 SMPB + 4321 Framework 77:38 Email Lists Beat Platforms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 23m 07s | ||||||
| 1/6/26 | The Problem With Gen Z: Elliot Bewick | Elliot Bewick joins James Smith to reveal the problem with Gen Z. This generation is currently trapped in a quiet crisis where skyrocketing anxiety rates and plummeting fertility are threatening the future of social stability. Bewick explains why modern connectivity has become a dangerous trap that trades genuine competence for manufactured authenticity. 👁️ Try Neutonic: https://www.neutonic.com/jamessmith 🧪 Check your Test: https://www.manual.co/smith 📝 Business Mentoring: https://www.jamessmith.business 🏋🏼♂️ Online Coaching: https://www.jamessmithacademy.com He explains: ◼️ Why skyrocketing suicide and anxiety rates are destroying mental health ◼️ How Instagram turned human connection into a predatory and exhausting status game. ◼️ What happens when there are no incentives to work ◼️ How the West has become obsessed with victimisation Timestamps 00:00 The Crisis Facing Gen Z 03:15 The Problem With Content Ideation 05:07 The Reality of Gen Z Mental Health 07:56 How Young People Climb Status 09:39 The Impact of COVID on Gen Z 12:37 Modern Social Media Status Hierarchies 17:02 The Trap of Manufactured Authenticity 20:48 The Ethics of Steroid Disclosure 25:09 Why Jiu-Jitsu Cures Body Dysmorphia 31:25 Performative Difficulty vs True Hardship 39:58 The Looming Loneliness Epidemic 43:51 Why Modern History Was Worse 48:10 The Trench Visualization for Perspective 54:26 The Practice of Secular Grace 59:51 Hard Work vs Generational Privilege 01:01:51 The Global Housing Crisis Reality 01:05:01 The Pending Depopulation Crisis 01:07:08 Why Men Are Losing Purpose 01:11:18 The Rise of Masculinity Outlaws 01:16:00 Modern Career Opportunities for Gen Z 01:19:17 How to Build a Legacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 21m 50s | ||||||
| 12/30/25 | The Problem With Saving For Retirement: Damien Talks Money | In this episode of The Problem With Podcast, James Smith sits down with Damien Jordan, the voice behind the hugely popular YouTube channel Damien Talks Money, for a no-nonsense conversation about money, taxes, investing, and the uncomfortable truths most people ignore. Damien breaks down why the average person feels poorer despite “doing everything right,” how inflation and fiscal drag quietly erode wealth, and why property, pensions, and taxes are stacked against younger generations. From inheritance tax and housing shortages to crypto hype, market timing fears, and whether moving abroad actually solves anything. This episode challenges how you think about money and the system around it. 👁️ Try Neutonic: https://www.neutonic.com/jamessmith 🧪 Check your Test: https://www.manual.co/smith 📝 Business Mentoring: https://www.jamessmith.business 🏋🏼♂️ Online Coaching: https://www.jamessmithacademy.com We cover: ⬛ Why Inflation & Tax Quietly Kill Wealth ⬛ Property, Pensions & The Rigged System ⬛ Investing Fears, Crypto Hype & Reality ⬛ Living Now vs Chasing Retirement Timestamps 00:00 Real Returns After Inflation 02:55 Bank Money Creation Explained 06:55 Fiscal Drag Tax Trap 09:06 UK Vs Australia Taxes 11:49 Is Inheritance Tax Fair? 16:10 Untaxed Housing Windfalls 17:15 Why Homes Stay Scarce 21:33 Aging Population Pension Crunch 26:24 Retirement Vs Living Now 35:06 Mortgage Payoff Vs Investing 40:39 Beating Market Timing Fear 43:14 Crypto Hype Vs Bitcoin 47:00 Invest In Business Growth 52:17 HENRY 100K Tax Cliff 56:05 Wealth Tax Reality Check 59:12 Moving To Dubai Debate 65:04 UK Debt And Spending Truth 68:24 Daily Pain Of Commuting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 23m 23s | ||||||
| 12/23/25 | The Problem With Not Having Kids: Paul Morland | Demographer and author Paul Morland joins James Smith to reveal the uncomfortable truth about the problem with population collapse - why falling birth rates are creating aging societies, economic decline and a quiet crisis at the heart of the modern world. Morland explains how a lack of children is reshaping nations, destroying communities and threatening the future of humanity itself. They discuss the myths around “overpopulation,” the cultural shifts stopping people from having families and the real reasons behind the demographic time bomb no one wants to talk about. From housing and technology to feminism and social media, this episode explores how comfort, distraction and misplaced priorities have turned reproduction into a global taboo. 👁️ Try Neutonic: https://www.neutonic.com/jamessmith 🧪 Check your Test: https://www.manual.co/smith 📝 Business Mentoring: https://www.jamessmith.business 🏋🏼♂️ Online Coaching: https://www.jamessmithacademy.com He explains: ◼️ Why population collapse will bankrupt countries ◼️ How culture and comfort are killing fertility ◼️ Why the “too many people” myth is a dangerous lie ◼️ How governments can (and must) incentivise family life ◼️ What happens when a society stops having children timestamps 00:00 Why Population Decline Matters 02:00 Korea’s Aging Population Spiral 05:14 Can Earth Support More People? 08:34 Humans As The Ultimate Resource 11:22 Demography Everyone Misunderstands 14:07 The Global Fertility Collapse 18:55 Choice Vs Biological Fertility 22:10 Why People Stop Having Kids 25:33 Housing, Work, And Modern Life 27:07 Incentives Can’t Fix Culture Alone 31:16 Welfare, Taxes, And Family Penalties 34:20 Why Fertility Isn’t Political 36:49 Women, Work, And Family Timing 41:12 How Workplaces Must Change 49:21 Dating Apps And Relationship Breakdown 57:31 Teaching Fertility Earlier 62:44 East Asia’s Status Trap 68:26 Immigration Or National Decline 80:46 What Population Collapse Looks Like Welcome to "The Problem With" where each week we look into a problem to get a better understanding of it. This podcast has no sponsors, only my businesses and investments. Please check out the links below. I'm on a mission to help men check their levels of Testosterone, more info here: https://www.manual.co/smith I help small businesses make money online: https://www.jamessmith.business Please check out and try Neutonic here: https://www.neutonic.com/jamessmith For a free trial of my online personal training app go here: https://www.affordableonlinecoaching.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 23m 31s | ||||||
| 12/16/25 | The Problem With Aging: Andrew Steele | Check your testosterone levels: https://www.manual.co/smith I help small businesses make money online: https://www.jamessmith.business Try Neutonic: https://www.neutonic.com/jamessmith Free trial: Online coaching app: https://www.affordableonlinecoaching.com Scientist and author Dr. Andrew Steele joins James Smith to tackle the problem with aging and why dying of “old age” might one day be seen as a preventable condition. Andrew breaks down the science of longevity, the myths around “anti-aging,” and the difference between fundamental research and influencer nonsense. He explains how new medical breakthroughs could help humans live healthier for far longer, but also why the hype around biohacking and “forever pills” is getting dangerously ahead of the science. They explore the ethical, political, and even economic implications of extending human life, from billionaire-funded immortality labs to the fear that longevity could deepen inequality. Andrew reveals what the real science shows about genes, lifestyle, and luck; why exercise is still the best anti-aging treatment we have; and how new drugs like GLP-1 agonists could transform global health and longevity. He explains: ◼️ Why 90% of deaths in rich countries are caused by aging ◼️ The truth about genetic luck vs lifestyle choices ◼️ How longevity drugs could revolutionise healthcare ◼️ Why “anti-ageing” influencers are misleading the public ◼️ The shocking economics of living to 100… or beyond Chapters 00:00 Why Men Die Earlier Than Women 01:31 The Real Problem With Aging 02:36 Separating Longevity Fact From Fiction 05:23 What Your Face Reveals About Health 08:50 How Much Do Genetics Actually Matter? 12:32 Do Weight Loss Drugs Slow Aging? 16:48 The Stigma Of Weight Loss Drugs 19:01 James’ Experience Taking Weight Loss Drugs 22:37 Is Taking Ozempic "Cheating"? 27:02 The Reality Of Maintaining Weight Loss 31:26 Why Modern Diets Are Failing 35:26 The Future Of Longevity Medicine 39:36 Will Longevity Increase Retirement Age? 43:01 The Problem With Bryan Johnson’s Protocol 46:44 Is Biohacking Just An Eating Disorder? 52:01 The Dangers Of Over-Optimizing Health 56:36 Does Health Anxiety Shorten Lifespan? 01:01:46 The Truth About HRT For Women 01:06:51 Does Testosterone Shorten Men’s Lives? 01:12:50 Why Eunuchs Live Longer Than Men 01:17:56 The Philosophy Of Living Forever 01:27:11 The Most Effective Longevity Habits 01:29:56 Does Intermittent Fasting Increase Longevity? 01:38:36 The Most Promising Anti-Aging Drug 01:45:36 The Economic Case For Curing Aging Welcome to "The Problem With" where each week we look into a problem to get a better understanding of it. This podcast has no sponsors, only my businesses and investments. Please check out the links below. I'm on a mission to help men check their levels of Testosterone, more info here: https://www.manual.co/smith I help small businesses make money online: https://www.jamessmith.business Please check out and try Neutonic here: https://www.neutonic.com/jamessmith For a free trial of my online personal training app go here: https://www.affordableonlinecoaching.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 49m 34s | ||||||
| 12/9/25 | The Problem With The AI Apocalypse: Connor Leahy | Check your testosterone levels: https://www.manual.co/smith I help small businesses make money online: https://www.jamessmith.business Try Neutonic: https://www.neutonic.com/jamessmith Free trial: Online coaching app: https://www.affordableonlinecoaching.com AI researcher and ControlAI founder Connor Leahy joins James Smith to confront the problem with artificial intelligence - from misinformation and manipulation to the terrifying speed at which machines are learning to outthink their creators. Connor, one of the world’s leading voices in AI safety, explains how we’re building systems that are more intelligent than humans…and why we don’t really understand how they work. They discuss the future of AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) and ASI (Artificial Superintelligence), exploring what happens when machines evolve faster than we can control them. Connor breaks down the moral, political, and psychological implications of AI, from fake online identities and emotional manipulation to the emerging arms race between nations and corporations desperate to be first. He explains: ◼️ Why AI is already outpacing human understanding ◼️ How propaganda and algorithms shape reality ◼️ The dangers of AI “boyfriends” and emotional manipulation ◼️ Why superintelligence could end human control ◼️ What governments and people must do before it’s too late Chapters 0:00 – Why the Future of AI Looks Dangerous 0:31 – What ASI Really Means for Humanity 1:29 – The Core Problem With Modern AI Systems 3:02 – How AI Is Built and Why We Can’t Control It 6:04 – The Hidden Dangers of Social Media + AI Manipulation 10:09 – AI vs AGI vs ASI Explained Simply 17:01 – How Fast AGI Could Turn Into Superintelligence 22:22 – Utopian vs Dystopian Futures With AI 29:02 – AI Relationships, Loneliness & Digital Partners 47:18 – Why AI Could Replace Human Connection & Autonomy Welcome to "The Problem With" where each week we look into a problem to get a better understanding of it. This podcast has no sponsors, only my businesses and investments. Please check out the links below. I'm on a mission to help men check their levels of Testosterone, more info here: https://www.manual.co/smith I help small businesses make money online: https://www.jamessmith.business Please check out and try Neutonic here: https://www.neutonic.com/jamessmith For a free trial of my online personal training app go here: https://www.affordableonlinecoaching.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 2h 00m 35s | ||||||
| 12/2/25 | The Problem With Being Single: Sadia Khan | Welcome to "The Problem With" where each week we look into a problem to get a better understanding of it. This podcast has no sponsors, only my businesses and investments, please check out the links below. 📍I'm on a mission to help men check their levels of Testosterone, more info here: https://www.manual.co/smith 👁Please check out and try Neutonic here: https://www.neutonic.com/jamessmith 💪For a free trial of my online personal training app go here: https://www.affordableonlinecoaching.com 💰I help small businesses make money online: https://www.jamessmith.business Psychologist and relationship coach Sadia Khan joins James Smith to unpack the problem with dating apps, modern relationships, and the illusion of infinite choice. Together they explore why technology has made commitment harder, attraction more confusing and why everyone - men and women alike - are struggling to connect in an age of endless swiping. Sadia reveals the psychology behind sex appeal, status and loyalty, explaining how dopamine, dating culture and false advice online are reshaping human relationships. From incel culture and OnlyFans to the fear of rejection and emotional detachment, this is a raw, unfiltered conversation about what’s gone wrong with love… and how to fix it. She explains: ◼️ Why dating apps destroy genuine connection ◼️ How “too many options” kills commitment ◼️ The truth about sex appeal and attraction ◼️ Why men and women misunderstand each other online ◼️ The rise of transactional relationships in the digital age 00:00 – The Problem With People Being Single 01:48 – Three Main Problems: Options, Bad Advice & Monogamy 03:28 – Dating Apps: The Illusion of Choice 05:07 – Genetics, Status & What Women Actually Want 08:08 – The Secret Ingredient: Sex Appeal 11:19 – The Three A's: Attraction, Admiration, Adoration 13:32 – Women and Lust: The Sex Response 16:13 – Sexual Dominance vs Sexual Submission 19:30 – Anxiety Kills Sex Appeal 21:11 – OnlyFans: Manipulating Vulnerable Men 24:40 – Sex Workers and Materialistic Values 28:41 – Masturbation in Healthy Relationships 31:39 – The Sex Toy Epidemic 34:36 – Low Testosterone Nearly Ruined My Relationship 38:29 – Stress, Overtraining & Catastrophic Thinking 41:44 – Natural Ways to Boost Testosterone 44:13 – Why Genetics Matter: The TRT Debate 46:17 – Fat Acceptance vs Reality 49:38 – Why Staying Together Requires No Alternatives 51:14 – Two Types of Men: Loyal to the Woman vs Loyal to the Wife 52:35 – The Dubai Dating Scene Explained 55:34 – Why Russian Women Dominate Men in Dubai 58:38 – Escort Culture & Naive Men 1:01:12 – Corrupt Women vs Good Women 1:04:20 – The Danger of Being 39 and Single 1:08:05 – Four Things to Look For Before Having Kids 1:11:49 – Prenups: A Revealer of Character 1:15:12 – Why Your Partner Needs Financial Independence 1:18:05 – AI Relationships: Glamorizing Loneliness 1:19:22 – New Book: The 10 Red Flags 1:20:56 – Closing RemarksClaude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 22m 08s | ||||||
| 11/25/25 | The Problem With Dopamine: TJ Power | Welcome to "The Problem With" where each week we look into a problem to get a better understanding of it. This podcast has no sponsors, only my businesses and investments. Please check out the links below. 📍I'm on a mission to help men check their levels of Testosterone, more info here: https://www.manual.co/smith 👁Please check out and try Neutonic here: https://www.neutonic.com/jamessmith 💪For a free trial of my online personal training app, go here: https://www.affordableonlinecoaching.com 💰I help small businesses make money online: https://www.jamessmith.business Neuroscientist TJ Power joins James Smith to expose what social media, smartphones, and endless screen time are doing to our brains. From dopamine burnout to digital addiction, he explains how technology hijacks motivation, focus, and happiness - and what we can actually do to fix it. TJ, who left academia after seeing the mental health crisis up close, breaks down how constant stimulation from phones, porn and social media rewires the brain’s reward system. He reveals the science behind low mood, lost confidence, and why so many people feel “flat” despite having more comfort and convenience than ever before. He explains: ◼️ How dopamine addiction quietly kills motivation ◼️ Why boredom is the key to rebuilding focus ◼️ The neuroscience of porn, pleasure, and productivity ◼️ Why young people are more anxious, distracted, and disconnected ◼️ Practical steps to reset your brain and regain control Timestamps: 00:00 – The Problem With Spending Time on Screens 01:28 – What is Dopamine and Why Do We Crave It? 03:48 – The Four Brain Chemicals: Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, Endorphins 07:09 – Gaming vs Scrolling: Active vs Passive Dopamine 10:08 – Video Games as Life Training 12:23 – Hunter Brain vs Farmer Brain 13:24 – The Trap of Productive Addiction 15:12 – The Man at the Train Station Doing Nothing 18:10 – Four Weeks Without TV or Content 21:23 – Evening Scrolling: Sacred Time or Mental Drain? 24:21 – The UK Safety Act and Porn Age Verification 28:09 – The Million Dollar Scrolling Hypothetical 32:56 – Dating Apps, Height Requirements & Modern Standards 36:33 – Seven Days Without Porn Challenge 40:18 – The Utility of Not Wanking Before a Date 43:46 – Should There Be Hard Blocks on Porn Access? 48:52 – Porn's Impact on First-Time Sexual Expectations 53:05 – Alcohol, Socialising & Why Young People Aren't Drinking 58:43 – The Two-Day Phone Detox in Melbourne 1:02:44 – Small Daily Detoxes vs Big Detoxes 1:06:34 – Why Jiu-Jitsu Hits All Four Brain Chemicals 1:10:12 – Four Plants That Need Watering: Practical Advice 1:15:46 – Escaping Reality Through Screens 1:19:28 – Relationships: When Your Partner Won't Change 1:24:30 – Falling in Love With AI 1:28:03 – Producer vs Consumer Dopamine Addiction 1:34:00 – The Purpose of Having Kids 1:35:31 – The Creator's Confession: Dopamine Hypocrisy 1:39:04 – Mental Health Crash After Bad Post Performance 1:43:48 – Living Without Knowing Your Bank Balance 1:48:50 – Closing Challenge: One Screen-Free Evening Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 51m 09s | ||||||
| 11/18/25 | The Problem With Making Money Online: Ed Lawrence | Ed Lawrence joins James Smith for a brutally honest conversation about the problem with making money online, the illusion of quick success and the hidden grind behind overnight wins. From starting 12 years ago with terrible videos to generating $300,000 from a single YouTube upload, Ed reveals how the "make money online" promise is sold as easy… but requires years of eating shit instead. They discuss the reality of building a business, the trap of chasing views over revenue, the burnout of ad-dependent income and why most people give up right before the breakthrough. Ed opens up about parasites nearly killing his business, the obsession required to succeed and learning to build a sustainable income through content, tracking and understanding what actually converts rather than what goes viral. He explains: ◼️ Why making money online takes 10x longer than you think ◼️ How to escape the 9-5 without going broke ◼️ The trap of building followers who never buy ◼️ Why 800 views can make $33,000 (and millions of views can make nothing) ◼️ How YouTube teaches you every business skill you need Timestamps: 00:00 – The Problem With Making Money Online 02:14 – Why Side Hustles Fail vs Full-Time Focus 05:08 – The Trap of "Free" Gym Memberships 06:33 – The Truth About Business Ownership 08:48 – Don't Start a Business Just for Money 11:05 – Building Followers vs Making Money 13:17 – The Stress of Ad Revenue Dependency 16:38 – YouTube is Not a Search Platform 19:15 – Binge-Watching by Design 24:13 – YouTube Makes You Better at Everything 29:35 – Fail as Fast as You Can 32:56 – Packaging Boring Content 37:13 – Everything Has Been Done Before 41:55 – Copy Your Own Outliers 44:41 – Views Don't Equal Money 49:13 – The 10-Year Overnight Success 53:05 – Getting Stuck in Your Comfort Zone 56:12 – The Parasite Wake-Up Call 59:11 – Is AI the Biggest Opportunity Ever? 1:02:00 – Bitcoin vs Gold vs Traditional Money 1:04:09 – Stop Researching Investments, Build Your Business 1:05:13 – Closing Remarks Welcome to "The Problem With" where each week we look into a problem to get a better understanding of it. This podcast has no sponsors, only my businesses and investments, please check out the links below. I'm on a mission to help men check their levels of Testosterone, more info here: https://www.manual.co/smith Please check out and try Neutonic here: https://www.neutonic.com/jamessmith For a free trial of my online personal training app go here: https://www.affordableonlinecoaching.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 08m 09s | ||||||
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