FULL EPISODE: Don't Tell Me What To Do - January 28, 2026

The show opens on a discussion of why coaches get blamed (and fired) for poor team performance in sports with associate professor of kinesiology, sport, and recreation Brian Soebbing. Media psychology professor Nathan Walter explains why forceful language makes people resist health advice. Political science professor Jared Wesley shares details of a new university course aimed at helping students resist rage bait along with its instructor and facilitator Pieter de Vos. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, social worker and therapist Gary Direnfeld says whether AI therapy worries him, then discusses how best an adult should deal with a bully. Psychedelics and cannabis researcher Dr. Daniel Kruger⁠ reveals best practices for first psychedelic experiences, and gives us some harm reduction advice. Toronto-based comedian ⁠Natalie Norman⁠ talks about whether the recent 2016 throwback photo trend is annoying, weighs in on an 'Am I the A-hole?' dilemma, and explores what to do when you're in a relationship but your coworker is attractive. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:28) Brian Soebbing (10:00) Nathan Walter (20:00) Jared Wesley & Pieter de Vos (30:00) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (39:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (49:50) Dr. Daniel Kruger (59:50) Natalie Norman pt. 1 (1:09:50) Natalie Norman pt. 2 (1:19:17) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices