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Unhelpful Advice

by Justin and Steve

Unhelpful Advice is a weekly podcast hosted by Justin Smith and Hunter Stevers. The two grew up together sharing similar interests but have a unique dynamic that sends them down bizarre, raging, and sometimes gross rabbit holes. Even though the two buddies are known for being ridiculous, it doesn't stop them from learning and discussing society, pop culture, and the uncanny elements of life. They try to stay classy, but their dark sense of humor contorts into an ignorant podcast. Email : [email protected] Follow them on Instagram: @unhelpfuladvicepodcastTwitter: @unhelpfulpod

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Episodes

  1. #100 - The Final Episode

    You read it right, this is the final episode of Unhelpful Advice. In this bittersweet episode, Justin and Hunter bring on Chief Foreign Policy Expert Matthew and the three of them reminisce wild times on the Podcast. They go down the list of their favorite moments and episodes. The three of them…

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  2. #99 - Backward Cookie Monster Hats Are Gross

    The boys are back with the next to last episode of Unhelpful Advice! They discuss all things pop culture today including Stone Cold Steve Austin's return to Wrestlemania, movie talk, the Will Smith slap seen around the world and what it does to both Will Smith and Chris Rock and how MGK is…

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  3. #98 - Save The Hemp Industry

    The boys are back to discuss what happened over the weekend and the current events. Justin talks about his visit to Charlotte North Carolina and showing his brother and friend the controversial film "Megan is Missing" and his attempt to ask a girl out at his brother's restaurant. Steve is...

  4. #96 - Interview with A Vampire

    This is a special episode we have for you all today...Yes we interview a real-life vampire! We went to high school with this person and discovered her online that she was involved with Vampirism. So, we had to try and get her on the show to educate us about the culture. If you want a wild episode...

  5. #95 - Even Russian Cats Are Banned

    In this episode, the boys riff off of what has happened the past week. Justin claims that the highest form of cancel culture is the reason why innocent Russian athletes are banned and even competition cats. Steve talks about the possible return of Stone Cold Steve Austin at Wrestlemania and they...

  6. #94 - Putin Pushin P

    The boys are back with special guest "Foreign Policy Expert" Matthew is in the studio to discuss in depth what is happening between Russia and Ukraine. Matthew talks with the boys about Putin's power and what he is capable of, his intentions and what the end result will be of this war. Sit back…

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  7. #93 - People Are Messy

    The boys are back this week with a lot to go over. They talk about the past weekend and how their friend from Texas came to visit, Justin talks about his therapeutic trip to Charlotte NC and how things are currently. The two discuss the Joe Rogan controversy with him saying the N-word and how...

  8. #92 - Losing Freedom

    The boys are back discussing all things culture in this episode. How the American Flag is considered racist to the ignorant, Russia invading Ukraine, what race they would be if they weren't white and the Joe Rogan/Spotify controversy. ADVICE HOTLINE: (540) 358-1583...

  9. #91 - Sugar + Flour LLC/Interview with Owner Samantha McCroskey

    The boys travel to another local business for this episode and interview owner Samantha McCroskey of Sugar + Flour. The shop contain various food items such as coffee, special drinks, bagels, salads and other dessert filled food. Samantha talks about her upbringing and what got her interested in...

  10. #90 - Hurt

    The boys are back together after several complications. Justin talks about his trip to Nashville, Hunter surprises Justin with some Johnny Cash facts, they review a psychotic mother who threatens to bring guns to a school, and they discuss the possibility of losing the singer The Weeknd. ADVICE...

  11. Pooping My Pants In Nashville - Teddy Diaries #6

    In this episode, Justin talks all things Nashville as he made a weekend trip there to see its culture and a comedy show at Zanies Comedy Club. Things go for the worst as he tells his story about pooping his pants. NASHVILLE TRIP VIDEO: https://youtu.be/b1pl1x-eX8Y Advice Hotline: (540) 358-1583...

  12. I Took A Magical Pill - Teddy Diaries #5

    In this episode of Teddy Diaries, Justin is back to talk about social media becoming an addiction and how he plans on escaping from it. He reacts to tiktok account "Infrabren" and is conflicted on whether or not these pranks are genius or created by a crazy person. ADVICE HOTLINE: (540) 358-1583...

  13. #89 - New Year Same Us

    The boys are back with season 3! 2022 has went in various ways with Justin and Hunter. Some good and some bad. The boys talk about what happened over break and discuss their New Year's Resolutions. They rant about Generation Z and how both of them are considered the cut off to the idiotic, young...

  14. Episode 88: 2021 Recap/Season 2 Finale

    The boys are back with one final episode of 2021 with Steve making a list of all the events that occurred this year. They reflect on their most iconic moments and revisit the worse of the worse. Lastly, they discuss what is to come in 2022. Enjoy this epic episode and the boys will see you next...

  15. A Christmas Underdog Story - Teddy Diaries #4

    In this episode of Teddy Diaries, Justin reflects his childhood meeting Santa and how he enjoyed this particular Santa every year. He then tells the story of him being an underdog since the day he was born and having to face his older brother in all aspects of life. How being bullied by others...

  16. Episode 87: Unhelpful Fitness Advice

    The boys are back with an epic episode for all you fitness enthusiast or who are looking for advice getting into the best shape possible! Special guest Matthew Gillispie and Dylan Stout sit down with the boys to inform them and the listeners their go to methods. They talk gym etiquette and the…

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  17. College Students Are Dumb - Teddy Diaries #3

    In this episode of Teddy Diaries, Justin reflects on his time as a college student by telling two stories and how it was dumb of him to be in those situations. He informs that without mistakes and uncomfortable situations, he wouldn't have grown into the person he is today. One instance in...

  18. Episode 86: Owner Shaena Muldoon/Chef Sam Cook of The Palisades Restaurant

    The boys travel to locally popular The Palisades Restaurant and sit down with Owner Shaena Muldoon and Executive Chef Sam Cook. Shaena discusses the upbringing of the restaurant and how it came to be what it is today. Chef Sam talks about his interests in the art form and how he approaches his...

  19. Top Reality TV Shows To Watch With Your Significant Other - Teddy Diaries #2

    In this Teddy Diaries episode, Justin picks out his top 3 favorite reality television shows that he watches with his girlfriend everyday. He dives into why they are perfect for couples to watch and how they reflect the real world. He discovers on the show something very dark about one in...

  20. Episode 85: The Reasons Why Ghislaine Maxwell's Trial Is Shadow Banned

    The boys are back this week with another juicy episode! Justin informs Hunter that the people have spoken about the tennis match. Justin tells his Golden Corral story that was one for the ages. They talk about Bent Pry becoming the head coach of Virginia Tech football, and how Ghislaine Maxwell's...

  21. Episode 84: Teddy Diaries - Meeting My Girlfriend’s Daughter For The First Time

    In this new segment, “Teddy Diaries,” Justin sits down for a solo episode to tell his story about meeting his girlfriend’s 6 year old daughter. The struggle of getting her to accept him and what she has done to benefit Justin’s maturity. CALL THE ADVICE HOTLINE: (540) 358-1583...

  22. Episode 83: The Truth Hurts

    The boys are back with some big announcements for the coming weeks. Justin suggests that the two of them challenge one another by getting out of their comfort zones. Steve going to Starbucks for the first time, Justin being instructed on how to properly play golf and many more ideas on the…

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  23. Episode 82: What Kyle Rittenhouse is Actually Guilty Of

    The boys are back with their views on the Kyle Rittenhouse case as it has shocked the world with it's complex story. Justin and Hunter are dumbfounded by how the media has manipulated the story as they try to collect the facts. Hunter and Cole enlighten Justin on the Virginia Tech Football...

  24. Episode 81: We Smell Gorilla Piss

    In this episode, the boys have a ramble fest as they go deep on how podcasting has helped them stay driven in life. Steve orders smelling salts and they both sniff them throughout the show. They go in on how TikTok stars aren't really well-known and the huff smelling salts throughout the episode....

  25. Episode 80: Social Media Is A Dark Place

    In this episode, the boys discuss the local election and how nowadays it is just petty propaganda. Steve goes in on Mark Zuckerberg and how social media is falling apart. They talk about the tragic Astroworld concert incident and how they look at big live concerts differently. Justin tells Hunter...

  26. Episode 79: Halloween Special Year 2

    In this Halloween Special episode, the boys get spooky as they talk horror bands, Justin tells a scary story about the dark web. Then, Steve tells us about the dark, controversial behavior Liberty University contains, especially the latest news there. They also discuss more about the Alec Baldwin...

  27. Episode 78: Interview w/ True Crime Writer Ron Peterson Jr.

    In this episode, the boys invite Virginia True Crime Writer Ron Peterson Jr. on the show to discuss his life growing up in Virginia and his latest projects. Ron is known for writing popular novel, "Under the Trestle" about the Gina Hall case that took place in the 1980s but he also talks about…

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  28. Episode 77: Poe Some Sugar On Me

    In this episode, Justin is back on the show to talk about his wild experience in Richmond and dealing with a nightmare hotel. His Edgar Allan Poe fascination led him into visiting the Poe Museum and Poe Pub. Hunter is once again disappointed by the Virginia Tech Football team as he went to…

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  29. Episode 76: Call The Police

    Matthew Gillispie (Gibby) joins Steve to talk about his new side gig of being a substitute teacher. They go down a rabbit hole about tailgating at Center Street for VT Football games and they come up with (DARK) Halloween costume ideas for the upcoming holiday. Enjoy the episode!

  30. Episode 75: Interview w/ Charlotte Chef Jeff Smith

    In this episode, the boys invite Justin's older brother Jeffrey Smith on the show to talk about his career as a professional chef in Charlotte, North Carolina. Jeff grew up in Southwest Virginia with a family full of cooks and as he grew into his later teenage years, he became fascinated in the...

  31. Episode 74: We Were Interviewed by THE NEW YORK TIMES/Blacksburg Isi Etute Murder Case

    In this episode, the boys are back to talk all true crime. The nationwide case about Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie's bizarre characteristics. They talk about how John Walsh and Dog The Bounty Hunter are now involved and lastly, they bring up the big secret they have been keeping for…

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  32. Episode 73: We Did Adult Stuff This Past Week

    In this episode, the boys discuss their week and how they both made adult decisions. Hunter went to get his car detailed while Justin worked around the house putting up Halloween decorations. They talk about Silva vs Tito, Biden and the vaccine announcement, and the random but heartwarming video...

  33. Episode 72: Fights At The Virginia Tech Football Game

    In this episode, Justin and Hunter are back together discussing the past week. Hunter tells his wild story about trying to enter through the Virginia Tech Football game, reviewing the crowd fights, comparing Kanye and Drake albums and diving into the weird relationship with Millie Bobby Brown and...

  34. Episode 71: Interview with Local Filmmaker Dylan Barnett "The Blur Witch Project Parody"

    In this episode, the boys invite their childhood friend Dylan Barnett on the show to promote his up and coming independent film "The Blur Witch Project Parody." Dylan, is a die hard Blair Witch Project fan and he tells Hunter and Justin about the origin of the film and how it has been his dream…

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  35. Episode 70: The Boys are Back in Town

    Chief Foreign Policy Expert Matthew Gillispie sits down with Steve inside the Beaver Dam to discuss the ongoing situation in Afghanistan. The boys go back in time to discuss the history Afghanistan and the many difficult tribulations that the people there have faced. Steve and Matthew question…

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  36. Episode 69: Jack the Cops

    In this episode, the boys discuss their busy week. Steve is caught with a intervention, Justin talks about all of his hobbies and starting new ones, they give an update on the local massage parlors and the unnecessary acts police do. CALL THE HOTLINE: (540) 358-1583 Follow Unhelpful Advice…

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  37. Episode 68: Dumb Sons of B*tches Farewell

    In this episode, Justin and Hunter bring on the the original "Dumb Sons of Bitches" group to have a farewell podcast for their friend Bush. Bush plans on pursuing his career out of state and they all reminisce when they met him and funny moments growing up together. It is a hilarious episode that...

  38. Episode 67: Calling Out Dax Shepard

    In this episode, the boys discuss their childhood memories on the popular card game YU-GI-OH and how they both never knew how to play it properly. Hunter is dumbfounded by how Dax Shepard's podcast "Armchair Expert" is so popular in the charts and informs the audience that their podcast will...

  39. Episode 66: Kicked Out of the Family

    In this episode, the boys discussed their past weekend. Justin returns with another tattoo while Hunter dropped $1000 on golf over the weekend. They go down a deep dive on the pop culture events involving The Rock and Vin Diesel's feud, R Kelly meeting a minor boy at a McDonalds and then sexually...

  40. Episode 65: The Sex Saga Continues

    In this episode, the boys discuss their two weeks from the last episode. Steve was in another dimension on the golf course, Justin returns from Florida and they both welcome each other back. They do a deep dive on Conor McGregor and his bizarre, dark behavior with UFC fighter Dustin Poirier. They...

  41. Episode 64: Parents Watching You Have Sex

    In this episode, the boys reveal that they are back on YouTube for visual podcasting! They start off with informing how their week went, Steve got a rash and Justin's girlfriend is sent to the ER. They go over the current events with discussing the release of Bill Cosby and his plans on returning...

  42. Episode 63: We Have A HOTLINE (540) 358-1583

    In this episode, the boys are back with another ridiculous discussion. First, Justin elaborates on his tragic week involving a death in the family and a bizarre premonition. Second, Steve tells his raging golf story and they dive into the current news with Britney Spears. Lastly, they announce...

  43. Episode 62: Chasing the Dragon

    In this episode, the boys discuss what happened during the week. Hunter fainted at work and was rushed to the ER, Justin returned from Williamsburg, Virginia and told his drunken story. The elaborate on growing up in high school and how 8th grade was a hard time. Finally, they talk about the…

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  44. Episode 61: Reading Angie Renee Messages

    In this episode, the boys continue the show with the story on Jerry Smith and his murder by Virginia Tech football player Isimemen Etute. In their last episode, Justin and Steve asked listeners to send in messages from the catfish account "Angie Renee" for them to read off. They then give new...

  45. Episode 60: Blacksburg's Dark Secrets Part 2

    In this episode, the boys make a special episode pertaining to the breaking news that happen in Blacksburg, Virginia. Ismemen Etute, a Virginia Tech football player was charged with second-degree murder Memorial Day night. Ismenen, and two other students, were caught on video going to meet with…

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  46. Episode 59: Interview with a FireFighter

    Audio Difficulties for the First Part of the Episode. In this episode, the boys bring on their favorite guest, Matthew. Matthew has accomplished a lot through the years and he may have found his calling as a Firefighter. He recently completed the training and graduated. Matthew goes into depth on...

  47. Episode 58: Changing Pronouns

    In this episode, they boys talk about their past weekend. Steve goes hard on a West Virginia's golf course, Justin's car gets rejected from inspection, and Justin announces what happened last episode. They dive into local news about massage parlors getting exposed performing happy endings and…

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  48. Episode 57: Conspiracies With Your Boys

    In this episode, the boys dive into all things conspiracies. First, Justin discusses the released FBI files on the possible Kurt Cobain murder claim. Steve tells a story about a WWE referee and his bizarre belief with masks and sex trafficking. Then finally, they dive into the Bohemian Grove cult...

  49. Episode 56: No Diego, No!

    In this episode, the boys talk about the struggles of defecation, the controversial Disney news with consent kissing, the Floyd Mayweather and Jake Paul altercation and the Diego Sanchez bizarre behavior. Diego's trainer, Joshua Fabia, has struck a nerve with the MMA community with weird rants…

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  50. Episode 55: Bush Here to Discuss Cryptocurrency

    In this episode, the boy's friend Bush comes on the show to discuss his expertise on Crypto currency and all of its sub organizations which will be the future of our society. They also discuss NFTs and how social media is the commander of how the nation evolves. Finally, they give their take on…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Unhelpful Advice is a weekly podcast hosted by Justin Smith and Hunter Stevers. The two grew up together sharing similar interests but have a unique dynamic that sends them down bizarre, raging, and sometimes gross rabbit holes. Even though the two buddies are known for being ridiculous, it doesn't stop them from learning and discussing society, pop culture, and the uncanny elements of life. They try to stay classy, but their dark sense of humor contorts into an ignorant podcast. Email : [email protected] Follow them on Instagram: @unhelpfuladvicepodcastTwitter: @unhelpfulpod

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Justin and Steve

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Unhelpful Advice is a weekly podcast hosted by Justin Smith and Hunter Stevers. The two grew up together sharing similar interests but have a unique dynamic that sends them down bizarre, raging, and sometimes gross rabbit holes. Even though the two buddies are known for being ridiculous, it doesn't...

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