The Dream
by Little Everywhere
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.
Episodes
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Dream Votes: W. Kamau Bell
Hey Dream Listeners! We are so excited to announce our new Supercast channel, The Dream Plus! For only $5 a month you can now get every episode of The Dream (including our back entire back catalog) ad-free, along with bonus content and a new for the show AMA chat board, where you can ask Jane and...
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Dream Votes: The American Way
Take a listen back to one of our favorite -- and perhaps most politically important -- episodes from season one. In it, we connect the dots between politicians and big, corrupt businesses like MLMs.
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Dream Votes: Bring Back Science
All this week we are revisiting episodes of The Dream that highlight the importance of voting for the greater good. The collective dream, if you will. Midterms are days away and so much change can happen if we get a move on. Today we hear from a former CDC microbiologist. She describes the mood...
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Multi-Multi-Level-Marketing (2026)
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...
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Train Dreams
In which Jane takes a train cross-country and meets an original Burning Man Burner. We were about to call this episode "Ocean Gump." Listen to understand why.
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Dear Jane Marie with Ramou Sarr
Writer and dear friend, Ramou Sarr, joins Jane on the couch. Caller #1 is feeling bleak about the future of her career. Caller #2 is a 5th grader who can't stop leaving all of her sweatshirts and lunchboxes at school. Caller #3 is looking for advice about how to split bills with their (newly…
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Think And Grow Duped (2026)
Napoleon Hill, ever heard of him? He wrote "Think and Grow Rich," one of the best-selling 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....
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Diagnosis: Fat
This week we hear from sociologist and researcher Amanda Levitt about how fat people are treated at their doctor's offices. She's found that many doctor's center losing weight no matter what ailment they're addressing and this leaves many patients frustrated and without treatment. You can follow...
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Die Already
Did you hear how RFK Jr. just bragged about closing down "thousands" of hospice organizations? We sit down with Dream regular and death coach Megan Carmichael to get to the bottom of why this announcement feels so wrong.
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Computer Love
Author Bridget Todd discusses her research on human/AI relationships. Her new audiobook "Love At First Prompt" is a fascinating look into how we communicate with these machines and whether it's good for us. Find the audiobook and much more about her work here.
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The Small Bow: God Can’t Help You Until You Get Out of the Way
Today we bring you another of our favorite podcasts which you can find right here: The Small Bow. Queen Conny Caruso is 96 years old and not afraid to die. She gets angry, she holds onto grudges and she has no tolerance for liars. She’s also got 18 virtual reality boyfriends and killer style.…
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Hyperfixed: Rooting Out Racists
Today we'd like to share with you a wonderful episode of one of our favorite podcasts, Hyperfixed. Host Alex Goldman chats with an anonymous hacker who took down a white supremacist dating site. LINKS: Martha Root's Social Media Martha Root's Chaos Communication Congress Presentation Martha's...
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You, Me and CTE
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 known 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...
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There's No Accounting, Or Taste
This year marked the 250th anniversary of the signing of the declaration of independence. Did you celebrate? Because it seems like Washington, D.C. didn't, or at least not very well. Jane talks with art historian and critic Seema Rao about how people like her build better experiences to draw…
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How Is Private Equity Legal?
"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...
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Truth and Reconciliation, Part Two
Today we wrap up our long, winding conversation with Daniel Klein, former settler who grew up in the West Bank. You can find more from him
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Truth and Reconciliation, Part One
This is part one of a two-part discussion with Daniel Klein, a former Zionist who grew up in a settlement in the West Bank. He has since moved to the US and regularly shares his transformation with others. You can find more from Daniel on his Substack.
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The Great Freezer Fire
Have you heard about the frozen food warehouse that burned for over a week in Los Angeles? Over 11 acres of food, 85,000,000 pounds, destroyed. We invited complex food systems strategist Terri Barker on to figure out how big a deal that actually is, and where does this catastrophe land on the…
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Boopity Boopity Boop
Jane used to host a show called DTR, the official Tinder podcast, well before The Dream was even an idea. On this episode, she and pal Jason Mantzoukas swipe for a woman named Julia. All sorts of hilarity ensues. Please enjoy this blast from the past and we'll be back with new episodes starting...
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Tough Conversations
This week, host Jane Marie continues her conversation about race in America with actor, musician, writer and Executive Director of The New Evangelicals, Malynda Hale. You can head here for more from Malynda Hale: Website: https://www.thenewevangelicals.com Instagram: @malyndahale Substack:...
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Is Everything More Racist Right Now?
This week, host Jane Marie and comedian, writer and host of CNN's "United Shades of America" and the new "Who's With Me?" W. Kamau Bell about racism in America. Check out his You can head here for more from Kamau: Website: http://www.wkamaubell.com Instagram: @wkamaubell Substack:...
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To Kid Or Not to Kid
This week, host Jane Marie talks to two old friends that made a delightfully impactful choice about how to live their lives together. You can find more from Maris Kreizman here: Website: https://www.mariskreizman.com/ Instagram: @mariskreizman Bluesky: @maris.bsky.social You can find more from…
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How to Fire Your Boss
Leaving an MLM can be the hardest part of the business. This is a bonus episode we’re releasing as additional reporting from season one.
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Chemistry for Ding Dongs Like Jane
This week host Jane Marie sits down with Dr. Chem Thug, a PHd chemist trying to do the good work of explaining chemistry to the rest of us in ways that we can actually understand. There will be some debunking. There will be some making chemistry interesting to those of us who slept through (and...
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Happy Single Mother's Day
Author Jamilah Lemieux joins us today to talk about her new book "Black. Single. Mother." And a whole bunch of other stuff about being a mom. Isn't it weird how every human on earth lived inside one of us for a year? Gross. But cool. Anyway! Jamilah can be found @jamilahlemieux
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Magic Tricked
This week, host Jane Marie combines two of her favorite things - magic and scam debunking - in an interview with mentalist and known psychic-skeptic, Dustin Dean. You can find more of Dustin's work here: TikTok: @dustindeanmentalist Instagram: @dustindeanmentalist YouTube: @DustinDeanMentalist...
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Satanic Panic Redux
Revisiting our 2025 Halloween episode, Jane is diving into the darkness with journalist, writer and podcaster, Sarah Marshall, about her knew podcast "The Devil You Know". What we're talking about here is top grade 80's christian- right hysteria, mixed with the rise of Oprah, Donahue and daytime…
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How Embarrassing
Dr. Liam Bollmann-Dodd joins us once again, but not to talk science. No, we wanted to ask him one question: Are Europeans embarrassed by the actions of the US lately? You can get ad free versions of our show for a small donation over on Supercast.
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The Cost of A Childhood Online
Today we talk once again with journalist Fortesa Latifi about her reporting around family vloggers and the world of those who sell access to their homes and families. Her new book, Like, Follow Subscribe: The Hidden Cost of A Childhood Online is available now.
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The Ambition Monster
On today's episode, host Jane Marie sits down with Jennifer Romolini, author of the 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. She is also co-host of No Country For Old Women , a podcast for women...
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Dirty Dirty John Redux
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...
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Brains Like Ours
In her new book Brains Like Ours: A Smart Girls Guide to Mood, Modern Life and the Science Behind Mental Health author Tyla Bee, a clinical lab scientist, helps women (and the men around them!) understand the the tiny things happening in our blood, pee, and spit that contribute to our wellbeing....
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If Wheezles Turn Into Measles
Welp, the measles are back, baby. As of March 2026, there are roughly 1400 confirmed cases this year in the US. We speak to public health expert Dr. Olivia Zarella about what this means. Plus a little weird gossip about RFK Jr.'s brain worm. Check out Olivia's podcast, Public Health Group Chat....
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Green Eggs And Scams
Influencing a new generation of wellness. Don't forget to sign up for The Dream Plus! For only $5 a month you can get every episode of The Dream (including our back entire back catalog) ad-free. Click the link below to join The Dream Plus Supercast channel for only $5 a month!...
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Magic Little Pills
Can powders, pills and juices deliver on the promise to live longer and look younger? And don't forget to sign up for The Dream Plus! For only $5 a month you can get every episode of The Dream (including our back entire back catalog) ad-free, along with bonus content. Click the link below to join...
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The Antidote to Trickery
Getting into a cult is easy, getting out is hard. Unless you listen to Diane. None of us are immune to cults, scammers and, according to today's guest, the wiles of the malignant narcissist. Diane Benscoter is a former cult member having joined the Moonies in the 1970s. She now runs a nonprofit...
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Big Sister Is Watching You
What does it mean when the Department of Homeland Security and ICE ask big tech -- Facebook, Palantir, etc -- for all of your info? Jess Lewis, a cyberpsychologist breaks it down and breaks our hearts. You can find her on Threads @jesslewis.
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Divided Healthcare
Adam Stone has spent years looking into the bad practices at the healthcare giant UnitedHeath He walks us through a lowlight reel of what he's uncovered in his reporting. More of Adam's original reporting can be found at his news outlet, theexaminernews.com and the podcast Sick Care. And don't...
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Proxy Podcast Take Over!
This week we are bringing you one of our favorite episode's from one of our favorite podcasts: "Proxy" - hosted by Yowei Shaw. -- Nicole is an organizer who's good at channeling her anger. The problem is she can't always downshift. From the episode: •Learn more about Deborah Gould, a Professor…
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Super Secret Sauce!
Former MLM boss babe and student psychotherapist Brandie Hadfield is back to take us inside an MLM coach's funnel hacking scheme. -- she lurked in a Zoom meeting!Often billed as free classes or materials, this marketing tactic offers something quite different, and sketchy. Check out more of...
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Birthing A Bad Dream
Welcome to one of the cutest cults of wellness. Today's episode is one of our favorites from season 2. And don't forget to sign up for The Dream Plus! For only $5 a month you can now get every episode of The Dream (including our back entire back catalog) ad-free, along with bonus content and a…
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For Art's Sake
This week host Jane Marie explores the art of creativity with art advisor, curator, and co-host of the podcast Hyde or Practice, Alexis Hyde. You can find more from Alexis Hyde here: TikTok: @hydeordie Podcast: Hyde or Practice And don't forget to sign up for The Dream Plus! For only $5 a month…
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A Compendium Of New Years Resolutions
This week, host Jane Marie explores resolutions for the new year with her friend and former life coach, Jesse. And don't forget to sign up for The Dream Plus! For only $5 a month you can now get every episode of The Dream (including our back entire back catalog) ad-free, along with bonus content...
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The Dream Holiday Special
Happy holidays everybody! On this weeks episode, Jane and Dann share fond stories and memories from holidays past. We want to thank everyone who's supported Little Everywhere and The Dream for all of these years and wish you all a peaceful and happy holiday season. We've got a holiday playlist…
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Yo, This Is Andrew Ti
This week Jane continues her series on racism in the US with writer and podcaster Andrew Ti, co-host of the podcast "Yo, is this racist?". Find more from Andrew Ti here: IG: @andrewti X: @andrewti Catch Andrew and co-host Tawny Newsome on their podcasts: Yo, is This Racist Suboptimal Presents:...
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Destination Amazing
The road to success is paved with convention tickets.
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Hoodwinkers Abound
Marketing critic Dr. Mara Einstein walks us through the ways in which brands act like cults, especially when it comes to recruiting and maintaining a loyal customer base. She is the author of Hoodwinked: How Marketers Use the Same Tactics as Cults and host of the Hoodwinked with Dr. Mara Einstein...
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The Reality TV World Summit
This week, host Jane Marie talks to veteran television producer Danny Vikram Bell about the odd history and evolution of Reality TV.
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Behind The Camera
Ever wonder who makes those beautifully shot, inspirational videos of MLM founders riding around on jet skis they launched from the dock at their mansion in Florida? Scott, that's who.
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Satanic Panic!
Hey Dream listeners! First of all, we want to thank everyone who's joined our supercast channel over the last few weeks (only $5 a month for ad free episodes!) It helps us so much and keeps us from having to overload the Dream feed with more ad spots than we already have. When you join the...
About this show
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.
Hosted by
Little Everywhere