FULL EPISODE: The Awesome Power of Profanity - May 15, 2026

What this episode covers

Brooklyn-based model and all-around legend Stephen Niese explains why he swims the wacky waters of Coney Island every day. Sociologist Jessie Ford reveals the striking gap between people's sexual pleasure and overall sexual satisfaction. Expletive enthusiast and psychology professor Timothy Jay discusses why swearing is so important and how it has a place in the office. David laughs with technology and culture correspondent Katie Notopoulos as she reports on hacky sacks becoming the latest Gen Z trend. Professor of aging and clinical psychology Joshua Stott discusses the link between childhood ADHD traits and midlife distress. Pharmacology researcher Elisabet Jerlhag outlines how semaglutide (Ozempic) shows potential to curb cocaine addiction behaviors. Sociologist Emily Fox analyzes the gender friendship gap: the idea that certain groups of men have shallower and less emotionally supportive friends. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:22) Stephen Niese (10:00) Jessie Ford (20:00) Timothy Jay pt. 1 (30:00) Timothy Jay pt. 2 (39:50) Mid-show teaser (41:03) Katie Notopoulos (49:50) Joshua Stott (59:50) Elisabet Jerlhag (1:09:50) Emily Fox (1:19:03) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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