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Send us Fan MailBad advice meets brutal reality in this week’s episode of Wrong Way Forward.A longtime employee’s mother is dying… and her boss still wants the meetings. Is this heartless corporate nonsense—or a failure of communication on both sides? Justin and Katy break down one of the most uncomfortable advice columns out there and ask the question nobody wants to answer: where does empathy end and accountability begin?From newsroom chaos (yes, including being sent to cover a single snowflake on Christmas Eve) to the art of “contracting” your work relationships before things fall apart, this episode is a masterclass in what happens when expectations are never clearly set.And because we can’t help ourselves—Timothée Chalamet enters the chat, takes a swing at ballet and opera, and somehow becomes the villain of the arts community overnight.It’s messy. It’s funny. It’s a little too real.New episodes drop every Thursday. Subscribe, follow, and send us the worst advice you’ve ever heard—we’ll roast it.📩 [email protected]

Send us Fan MailThis week on Wrong Way Forward, Katy and Justin dive into something we all do—but rarely think about: leaving reviews.Are reviews actually helpful… or are they just emotional drive-bys from people having a bad day?From choosing hotels, doctors, and even dog trainers based on star ratings to questioning whether we’ve lost the ability to think for ourselves, this episode explores how reviews are quietly shaping our decisions—and our reputations. Katy and Justin break down: Why only the happiest (or angriest) people leave reviews  When a bad review is justified… and when it’s just petty revenge  The hidden risk: businesses reviewing YOU back  And how one bad experience can spiral into a public takedown Plus, they read their own reviews—good, bad, and slightly unhinged—and debate what actually makes a review helpful versus harmful.The bigger question: Are reviews giving us better information… or just louder opinions?And before you hit “submit” on that next 1-star rant— you might want to think twice.

Send us Fan MailThis week on Wrong Way Forward, Katy and Justin tackle a deceptively simple question that spirals into a full-blown relationship debate: If you’re the breadwinner, do you get to decide what your partner spends money on?It starts with cigarettes—but quickly turns into something much bigger.When a husband refuses to fund his wife’s smoking habit, is he setting a reasonable boundary… or quietly turning into a financial dictator? And once you start controlling one expense, where does it stop? Snacks? Cocktails? Tattoos? Your entire personality?Along the way, Katy and Justin unpack: The fine line between budgeting and control  Why money is the #1 relationship landmine  The “slippery slope” of approving your partner’s choices  And the real question no one wants to ask: Is this about finances… or attraction?Plus, things take a turn into modern vices, relationship dealbreakers, and the cultural rabbit hole of “bimbofication” (yes, really).It’s messy, it’s funny, and it’s exactly the kind of bad advice we love to roast.

Send us Fan MailThis week on Wrong Way Forward, we tackle something no one wants to deal with—but everyone eventually has to:Your parents are getting older… and they’re not listening to you.We break down a Dear Abby letter where a daughter is watching her mom fall—literally—while refusing to use a walker… and still making casino runs like nothing’s wrong.So what’s the right move?Do you step in and take control? Do you respect their independence… even if it puts them at risk? Or are you just slowly becoming your parents’ risk manager?We get into: Why traditional advice completely misses the emotional reality  How to reframe “safety” as independence (so they’ll actually listen)  The conversations families avoid… until it’s too late  The guilt of not showing up enough—and the uncomfortable truth behind it And then… we hit the moment that will stay with you:The math of how much time you actually have left with your parents.(It’s less than you think.)Plus: Family tension around money, care, and control  Why denial is usually just fear in disguise  And how to have these conversations before everything blows up If you’ve ever felt stuck between loving your parents and wanting to shake them… this episode is for you.📩 Text us: 720-251-4450 📧 [email protected] episodes every Thursday. Where bad advice goes to die… and then gets resurrected so we can roast it again.

Send us Fan MailThis week on Wrong Way Forward, we ask a question that escalated WAY faster than expected:Do you owe your family a literal piece of your body?We unpack a wild story of a “savior sibling” — a woman born to medically save her brother — who’s now being asked (read: demanded) to donate a kidney to the same brother she barely has a relationship with… after a lifetime of being treated like a human spare parts kit.So… what’s the move? Give the kidney and live with resentment? Refuse and live with guilt? Or negotiate like a lawyer with the ultimate leverage?Then, because emotional stability is not our brand, we pivot HARD into:🚗 Jeep owners leaving rubber ducks on each other’s cars 🐄 Subaru drivers and their mysterious road rage energy 💀 What your car really says about you (and why it might be offensive)It’s ethics, family trauma, and unhinged car culture—all in one episode.👉 Would YOU give the kidney? 👉 Are we monsters for hating Jeep ducks?Text us: 720-251-4450 Or send your chaos to: [email protected] episodes every Thursday. Where bad advice goes to die… and then gets resurrected so we can roast it again.

Send us Fan MailWhat makes a real apology… actually work?This week on Wrong Way Forward, Justin and Katy break down the anatomy of an apology—and why most people get it completely wrong.Using everything from viral “apology tours” to Will Smith’s infamous Oscars moment, they unpack the difference between saying sorry and actually taking responsibility. Because spoiler: “I’m sorry you feel that way” is not it.They dive into: Why timing matters (and how waiting too long kills credibility)  The difference between private repair and public performance  What a genuine apology actually requires (hint: it’s not about being right)  How to rebuild trust—and why most people skip this step entirely  When it’s okay to not accept an apology at all If apologizing feels uncomfortable, awkward, or like something you avoid… you’re not alone. It’s a muscle—and most people never learn how to use it.This episode gives you the framework to do it right.Or at the very least… stop doing it wrong.👉 Watch now on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Send us Fan MailIs it just us… or does the world feel completely out of control?Between the 24-hour news cycle, endless social media, and a constant stream of global crises, it’s easier than ever to fall into the anxiety spiral. In this episode of Wrong Way Forward, Justin Joseph and Katy Montgomery tackle a question a listener sent in: How do you stay sane when the news makes you feel like the world is falling apart?Spoiler: the advice column they found says to “plant flowers.” Justin and Katy are… not convinced.They break down why modern media is designed to keep you hooked, how doom-scrolling fuels anxiety, and what actually works if you want to interrupt the mental spiral. From Simon Sinek’s “two-year rule” to the surprisingly powerful five-senses grounding exercise, they explore practical ways to reclaim a sense of control when everything feels chaotic.Also in this episode: • Why the 24-hour news cycle is built to keep you anxious • Katy’s experiment blocking social media for 22+ days • The psychology behind doom-scrolling and dopamine • How to stay informed without losing your sanity • Why your brain might actually be your worst enemyIf you’ve ever opened your phone, read the headlines, and immediately needed a margarita… this episode is for you.Subscribe for new episodes every week where we serve subpoenas to bad advice and roast it mercilessly.🎙 Listen to the full podcast wherever you get your podcasts 📩 Send us terrible advice to dissect: [email protected]#WrongWayForward #Doomscrolling #MentalHealth #NewsCycle #Podcast #Anxiety #SelfHelp #SimonSinek

Send us Fan MailThis week on Wrong Way Forward, Katy and Justin tackle one of the most uncomfortable moments of the awards season — the BAFTA incident involving a Tourette’s advocate whose involuntary outburst stunned the room during a live broadcast. The debate quickly becomes bigger than the moment itself: when something offensive happens involuntarily, do we judge the intent or the impact?They break down what Tourette’s and coprolalia actually are, whether the event organizers handled the situation correctly, and why the on-stage apology may have made things worse. From live television failures to the complicated art of apologizing in public, the conversation explores how quickly things can spiral when a serious moment collides with a neurological condition.Then the show pivots from controversy to culture, as Katy and Justin discuss the nostalgia-fueled obsession with Hulu’s Love Story about Carolyn Bessette and JFK Jr., and why everyone suddenly seems to be wearing berets again. Plus, they weigh in on Jack Schlossberg’s media antics and whether sometimes the real “wrong way forward” is simply grabbing the nearest camera.As always, they wrap up with listener reactions, questionable opinions, and a reminder that bad advice is everywhere — and they’re here to roast it.Listen to the full episode of Wrong Way Forward on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

Send us Fan MailThis week on Wrong Way Forward, Katy and Justin officially admit it:They are not thriving.Katy is rage-spiraling over lawn chairs. Justin is yelling at garbage men. And both of them are sleeping 14 hours a night but somehow still exhausted.Enter Jon Rosenberg — author of A Guide to Thriving — to gently explain why their brains are wired for doom, why shame might actually be useful (rude), and why success is not the same thing as thriving (Justin objects).They unpack:Why your brain is basically Yelp for negative experiencesThe difference between survival mode and thriving modeWhat “agency” actually means (and why you might have less than you think)How Catholic guilt accidentally funds philanthropyWhy lawn chairs can trigger a full existential crisisAnd whether money, power, and status are secretly stealing your joListen now and let us know: Are you thriving — or just surviving in nicer clothes?New episodes every Thursday. Email us your survival stories at [email protected] line: 720-251-4450Because the only thing worse than bad advice… is yelling at a garbage man about it.To purchase Jon Rosemberg's book, "A Guide to Thriving" visit Amazon or your local favorite book dealer.

Send us Fan MailThis week on Wrong Way Forward, Katy and Justin litigate one of the most chaotic first-date questions of all time: should men pay? We react to Scott Galloway’s “always pay” argument, debate the golden rule (whoever invites pays), and unpack what the bill actually signals—initiative, care, cheapness, or just different expectations.Then we make a hard left into the internet’s newest thirst trap: competency porn—why watching someone be excellent at their job is suddenly hotter than abs. From Suits to Top Chef to Apollo 13-level problem solving, we connect the dots between dating standards, emotional labor, and the universal desire to turn your brain off and trust someone else to handle it.Drop your take: Should men pay? Should women pay? Should everyone Venmo and call it love? Email: [email protected] | Text line: 720-251-4450#WrongWayForward #DatingDebate #ShouldMenPay #FirstDateRules #ScottGalloway #ModernDating #Chivalry #Feminism #SplitTheBill #RelationshipAdvice #CompetencyPorn #HotTakes #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #BadAdvice #LifeAdvice #PopCulture #Suits #TopChef #ViralPodcast

Send us Fan MailIf honesty is the best policy… does it need to come with brass knuckles?This week on Wrong Way Forward, Katy argues for empathy, Justin defends “brutal honesty without cruelty” (??), and a Dear Abby letter about a WOAT fiancée sends them into full courtroom mode.We cover:Intention vs. impactWhy most people don’t actually want unfiltered truthWhen direct honesty might save a lifeAnd whether you should EVER tell your sibling their partner is the worst of all timePlus: a deeply elegant public response from Melinda Gates that may just settle the debate.

Send us Fan MailWhat do bedwetting, summer camp humiliation, and parental favoritism have in common? Apparently… everything.Justin and Katy read an unhinged listener email about peeing the bed at camp, unpack why former bedwetters develop elite crisis-management skills, and spiral into a deeply relatable conversation about shame, survival, and whether parents actually have favorite children (spoiler: research says yes).Also discussed: Purdue studies, grandparents playing favorites, and why the Montgomery Grip may have ruined at least one listener’s life. Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Send us Fan MailIs there a respectful way to move on… or is getting under someone the fastest path forward?This week on Wrong Way Forward, Katy Montgomery and Justin Joseph debate Real Housewives breakups, public rebounds, and whether discretion still matters when relationships end — especially when kids and paparazzi are involved.The conversation spirals (naturally) into:Future faking — what it is, why it’s manipulative, and how to spot itWhy promises without action are a dating and workplace trapBrutally honest breakup lines (and whether they’re clarity or cruelty)The difference between being honest and being harmfulEnneagram 8s, Karen accusations, and Justin’s very strong opinionsThey don’t agree — and that’s the point.If you love messy debates, cultural hot takes, and roasting bad advice until it cries, this episode is for you.🎙️ Listen wherever you get your podcasts 📩 Send your chaos: [email protected] 📱 Text line: 720-251-4450

Send us Fan MailThis week on Wrong Way Forward, Katy and Justin wade into a celebrity family feud so messy it makes group texts look civilized: Brooklyn Beckham vs. the House of Beckham.We unpack scorched-earth strategies, alleged wedding drama, grinding rumors that live rent-free in everyone’s head, and what happens when family conflict goes public before anyone’s prefrontal cortex is fully cooked. Is Brooklyn bravely speaking his truth—or impulsively burning bridges? And if you’re David and Victoria Beckham, do you stay silent, lawyer up, or call a family therapist instead of a PR firm?Along the way, we spiral into snow panic, salt hoarding, Broncos stress, mother-in-law stereotypes, Prince Harry comparisons, and whether calling someone “a piece of work” is sexist (jury still out).As always, we ask the only question that matters: what’s the right way forward—and what’s absolutely the wrong one?Bad advice dies here. Family drama does not.

Send us Fan MailAre you a Karen… or are you just assertive? 😅 This week on Wrong Way Forward, Katy Montgomery and Justin Joseph break down what “Karen” actually means (spoiler: it’s more than just asking for the manager) and whether blunt honesty is confidence… or weaponized entitlement.We unpack the five “Karen” traits—neighborhood watch syndrome, escalation as a hobby, selective rule-following, intellectual inflexibility, and more—then apply them to a Dear Abby-style dilemma: two cold, soggy sandwiches, a 45-minute wait, and a friend who keeps calling you a Karen. So… is she a Karen, or just in the wrong zip code?Plus: ✅ Katy tells a wild American Express story (grief + points = chaos) ✅ Justin admits he goes straight to the top (manager, immediately) ✅ The “Montgomery Grip” makes a comeback ✅ Viewer emails roast last week’s episode (Spanx, magnets, and mini-adventures included) ✅ Puppy Preston makes an appearance 🐶 ✅ And we debate Kim Kardashian gifting each kid a dog (PETA is not amused)If you’ve ever wondered “Was I being a Karen?”—this one’s for you.📩 Got a topic or disastrously bad advice you want us to dissect? Email: [email protected] or text us 720-251-4450 (include your contact info) 📅 New episodes every Thursday. Like, subscribe, and come back for more chaos.#WrongWayForward #Podcast #Karen #ComedyPodcast #AdvicePodcast #Relationships #BadAdvice #Storytime #HotTakes #Entitlement #CustomerService

Send us Fan MailDry January? Not exactly.In this episode of Wrong Way Forward, Katy and Justin take on Drink Less January (Terms Apply)—the loopholes, the pressure, the weight talk, and the minefield of trying to “encourage” healthier habits without blowing up your relationships.From Dear Abby disasters to GLP-1s, football exemptions, and why unsolicited honesty is rarely helpful, this episode asks the real question:Is it accountability… or are you just being an ass?#WrongWayForward #DrinkLessJanuary #TermsApply #DryJanuaryish #NewYearsResolutions #BadAdvice #RelationshipTalk #PodcastHumor

Send us Fan MailJustin & Katy share their Top 5 favorite moments from the show — the funniest stories, wildest viewer emails, and most ridiculous debates from across all episodes. Whether it was rawdogging flights, HOA nudity disputes, or Thanksgiving meltdown etiquette, these are the moments that shaped Wrong Way Forward. A perfect catch-up episode for new listeners and longtime fans.

Send us Fan MailThis week Katy and Justin unwrap the chaos of holiday gifting—self-gifts, re-gifts, bad gifts, $600 table lamps, and Dr. Ruth’s shockingly bold “best gift you can give yourself.” Plus, the viral turkey trot prank that divided the internet…and this podcast.

Send us Fan MailThis week on Wrong Way Forward, Katy and Justin return from Thanksgiving with puppies, storms, and some startling realizations about their phone habits. What begins as an innocent chat about boredom quickly unravels into a full-blown intervention on overstimulation, doomscrolling, and why watching TV while also scrolling TikTok might be the new American pastime.Katy wonders whether she’s lost the ability to sit still without a screen, Justin admits he can't read without mentally leaving his body, and together they unpack Jonathan Haidt, The Anxious Generation, and why 40% of American two-year-olds having iPads should terrify us all.Along the way, they revisit childhood spy clubs, intelligence-related bedwetting (allegedly), parental trauma involving trash-bag mattresses, and the eternal question: Can we actually learn to be present, or is boredom still illegal?Katy makes a public New Year’s commitment to a 30-minute-a-day social media limit using a mysterious device called “The Brick,” while Justin negotiates his own battle with TV news dopamine.If you've ever found yourself scrolling during a movie, listening to audiobooks at 1.5x, or panicking when your Screen Time report appears, this episode is your people.Text the show at 720-251-4450 or email [email protected] — especially if you're a fellow bedwetter. We’re building a community here.

Send us Fan MailIn this week’s episode, Justin and Katy dive headfirst into holiday chaos—from competitive Thanksgiving gratitude circles and the eternal “why am I always assigned the rolls?” dilemma to HOA nudity disputes featuring a topless sunbather and one very dramatic neighbor. They also tackle engagement-season etiquette, including whether wearing a fake ring to a job interview is genius or deranged, and who actually deserves to keep the ring when an engagement ends. It’s petty, it’s hilarious, and it’s exactly the kind of bad advice that Wrong Way Forward was made to roast.Email us your holiday disasters: [email protected] episodes every Thursday—because bad advice never sleeps.

Send us Fan MailIt’s our Thanksgiving Special, and Katy and Justin are diving headfirst into the holiday that’s equal parts gratitude and emotional landmines. From navigating political potholes at the dinner table to deciding when alcohol becomes “a little festive” versus “a full-blown family intervention,” we break down the etiquette, the angst, and the absolute absurdity of Turkey Day.Katy shares her road-trip plans to Asheville, Justin confesses his family’s annual Las Vegas escape, and together they unpack everything the morning shows don’t tell you: how to set boundaries, when to exit a conversation gracefully, why hostess gifts matter, and how curiosity (and maybe a pre-game cocktail) can save your sanity.We also dig into viewer emails—yes, including updates on nude gardening neighbors, the saga of designer dog deposits gone wrong, and the eternal debate over the “boob shelf.” And because it’s Thanksgiving, we wrap with what we’re truly grateful for… plus a surprisingly heartfelt reflection that proves we can be sincere right after saying the word “pubes.”Whether you’re hosting, hiding, or heading out of town to avoid the drama altogether, this episode has something for everyone bracing for the holiday table.Email us your Thanksgiving disasters: [email protected] New episodes every Thursday—because bad advice never sleeps.

Send us Fan MailThis week on Wrong Way Forward, Katy Montgomery and Justin Joseph get down and dirty—literally—with one of the strangest advice columns yet: a woman whose neighbor insists on gardening in the nude. From bare-bottom begonias to a teenager too traumatized to step outside, the duo peels back (too many) layers of suburban exhibitionism and asks: when does body confidence cross into public indecency?Expect laughter, strong opinions, and some deeply unfortunate childhood pool stories. Then, the hosts tackle an even juicier neighbor feud—a man who built a massive stone middle finger to face his ex-wife’s window—and a listener dilemma about whether to ghost the most toxic coworker ever. Because here on Wrong Way Forward, bad advice isn’t just discussed—it’s subpoenaed, roasted, and retried for crimes against common sense.👉 Like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 👉 Got a disastrously bad piece of advice you want them to dissect? Email [email protected](don’t forget your contact info).Podcast Music licensed by Wrong Way Forward Podcast and courtesy  OneRepeat

Send us Fan MailThis week on Wrong Way Forward, Justin and Katy start with an age-old dilemma — Should you let your fiancé go to a bachelor party with strippers? — and somehow end up feeding their own podcast transcripts into an AI to build digital boyfriends. Because of course they do.Katy channels her inner advice columnist while Justin relives his Vegas strip-club trauma (complete with ping-pong balls and existential regret). What begins as a debate over trust and temptation spirals into the wild world of AI relationships, Elon Musk’s “Annie” love bot, and the unsettling fact that 83% of Gen Z think they could form an emotional bond with a chatbot.Along the way, they ask the questions that only Wrong Way Forward could: 💍 Would you rather your partner hit a strip club… or a server farm? 🤖 Are AI “love companions” the future of romance or the death of human connection? 🩵 And how did ChatGPT decide Katy should be called “Sweet Magnolia”?From fake boyfriends to Ferris wheels, feminist contradictions to forehead kisses, this episode walks the blurry line between hilarious and horrifying — the exact spot where Justin and Katy thrive.👉 Listen now to hear why they say the new bachelor party might come with less glitter… and more algorithms.#ComedyPodcast #Relationships #AIDating #PopCulture #BachelorParty #WrongWayForward

Send us Fan MailFrom “boob shelves” at black-tie events to sleeveless regret in Sin City, this week’s episode of Wrong Way Forward tackles the messy intersection of self-image, double standards, and fashion faux pas.The duo dives into the Lauren Sánchez “boob shelf” phenomenon, asking the real questions: when is it empowering, when is it performative, and why are we still talking about women’s bodies instead of their brains?And just when you think it can’t get more ironic—enter a new sponsor offer from a Catholic bishop’s podcast. (Yes, really.)Smart, irreverent, and probably going to offend someone, this episode proves that the road to self-awareness is paved with sleeveless shirts, double standards, and unexpected clergy.👉 Listen now to hear why Justin and Katy say, “Boob shelves be damned.”👉 Like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 👉 Got a disastrously bad piece of advice you want them to dissect? Email [email protected](don’t forget your contact info).#WrongWayForward #ComedyPodcast #PopCulturePodcast #LaurenSanchez #BoobShelf #FashionDebate #BodyImage #DoubleStandards #CelebrityCulture #FaithAndFashion #FunnyPodcast #IrreverentHumor #SatirePodcast #ModernEtiquette #PodcastLife #JustinJoseph #KatyMontgomeryPodcast Music licensed by Wrong Way Forward Podcast and courtesy  OneRepeat

Send us Fan MailDescription: This week, Justin and Katy unpack a Dear Prudence letter that’s giving major “I already pay enough taxes” energy — a wealthy neighbor outraged that kids from other ZIP codes are trick-or-treating on her block. Justin insists Halloween should be about knowing your neighbors (and not your candy ROI), while Katy counters with empathy — and a few choice words about narcissism, Costco, and candy equity.From there, the duo pivots to the Ryder Cup heckling fiasco, asking where fandom ends and public tackiness begins. Spoiler: if you’re throwing beer at golfers’ wives, you’ve already bogeyed your soul.And finally, Justin poses a very on-brand legal question: Do I sue my dog breeder? Katy’s verdict may surprise you — but probably not the breeder’s lawyer.It’s Halloween manners, sports madness, and emotional damage — all in one episode of Wrong Way Forward, where bad advice goes to die (and occasionally gets resurrected for laughs).👉 Like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 👉 Got a disastrously bad piece of advice you want them to dissect? Email [email protected](don’t forget your contact info).Podcast Music licensed by Wrong Way Forward Podcast and courtesy  OneRepeat

Send us Fan MailEpisode: “Platitudes Are the Wrong Way Forward” When life gets messy, why do we reach for lazy lines like “everything happens for a reason,” “it is what it is,” or “forgive and forget”? This week, Katy and Justin unpack why platitudes feel dismissive—and what to say instead when someone is grieving, stressed, or stuck. Katy shares the raw truth of losing her mom and the unhelpful clichés that followed; Justin opens up about a family loss and the comfort of honest, imperfect words. They dig into workplace versions of platitudes, offer practical swaps that show real empathy, and debate a wild etiquette dilemma involving an event manager with major nerve. Plus: a teaser on emotional support animals (ESAs), airport chaos, and why rules matter more than vibes. Send us the platitude you hate most: [email protected] / TakeawaysWhy platitudes land as dismissal—and how to respond with empathy insteadBetter alternatives to “call me if you need anything” and “what doesn’t kill you…”Grief talk: what helped, what hurtWorkplace truth-telling > “it is what it is”Teaser: ESA rules, airport standby drama, and reading the room👉 Like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 👉 Got a disastrously bad piece of advice you want them to dissect? Email [email protected](don’t forget your contact info).Podcast Music licensed by Wrong Way Forward Podcast and courtesy  OneRepeat

Send us Fan MailFriendships evolve — some flourish, some fade, and others need a graceful exit strategy. This week, Katy and Justin tackle advice on ending a friendship with “immense displeasure,” unpack the new vows of modern friendship, and debate when ghosting crosses the line from self-preservation to pure cowardice. Expect laughs, a few confessions, and at least one story involving a ghosting accountant and a very confused dog.💌 Got bad advice worth roasting? Email: [email protected] Music licensed by Wrong Way Forward Podcast and courtesy  OneRepeat

Send us Fan MailFrom Tony Robbins’ infamous “90-second rule” to Coldplay’s viral kiss cam scandal, Justin and Katy take on bad advice and messy real-life situations that deserve a second look. Is life really too short to suffer—or is that just a quick fix that ignores the real work of grief, growth, and emotional intelligence?In this episode, we break down Tony Robbins’ advice about flipping your mindset in 90 seconds and argue why it’s the wrong way forward. Along the way, we share personal stories about loss, rejection, and resilience—and why quick fixes often do more harm than good. Later, we pivot to office romances, sparked by the fallout from the kiss cam drama. Can love at work ever work, or is it always a train wreck waiting to happen?👉 Like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 👉 Got a disastrously bad piece of advice you want them to dissect? Email [email protected](don’t forget your contact info).“Some footage courtesy of Tony Robbins and used under the ‘fair use’ doctrine, 17 U.S.C. § 107, for purposes of commentary, criticism, and parody.”Podcast Music licensed by Wrong Way Forward Podcast and courtesy  OneRepeat

Send us Fan MailFrom political yard signs and spray-painted sidewalks to cloudy ice cubes, sidewalk hogs, and the tragic death of handwritten thank-you notes—Justin and Katy dive headfirst into the everyday pet peeves that feel like full-blown crimes against aesthetics.In this episode, we unpack the habits, décor choices, and neighborhood “statements” that ruin the vibe. Why do some people think inflatables belong on every lawn? When did a lazy “thanks” text replace a handwritten note? And why does bad ice trigger Justin’s inner diva?Along the way, we share personal stories, debate whether pet peeves are cultural or universal, and call out the tasteless trends that make us all cringe.👉 Like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 👉 Got a disastrously bad piece of advice you want them to dissect? Email [email protected](don’t forget your contact info).Podcast Music licensed by Wrong Way Forward Podcast and courtesy of OneRepeat

Send us Fan MailDescription: From tight white jeans and too much cologne to pocket watches and… frequent pooters—Justin and Katy dive into the world of relationship deal breakers. What gives you “the ick”? Can you overlook it if everything else about a person lines up, or are some icks simply non-negotiable?In this episode, we break down a real New York Times advice column about a date gone wrong and use it as a launchpad to explore the deal breakers that make or break relationships. Along the way, we share personal stories (yes, including pocket-watch guy), debate whether standards soften as we age, and confess our own unshakable icks.Later in the show, we pivot to the hot topic of “Nepo Babies.” Are they talentless beneficiaries of privilege, or unfairly maligned artists who just happened to have famous parents? We tackle the nuance, the backlash, and whether opportunity equals entitlement.#WrongWayForward #Podcast #PodcastLife #AdvicePodcast #ComedyPodcast #NewPodcast #PodcastRecommendations #PodcastClip #PodcastEpisode #FunnyPodcast #LoveStinks #LoveAdvice #DatingFails #RelationshipFails #DatingDisasters #LoveGoneWrong #BreakupTalk #DatingHumor #RelationshipAdvice #LoveProblems #BadAdvice #WeeklyBadAdvice #ComedyClips #RelatableHumor #LifeAdviceGoneWrong #FunnyFails #ModernDating #LaughWithUs #ComedyLife #SubscribeNow #LikeAndSubscribe #WatchNow #TrendingPodcast #YouTubePodcast #PodcastCommunity #PodcastDiscovery #ViralPodcast #ListenNow👉 Like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 👉 Got a disastrously bad piece of advice you want them to dissect? Email [email protected](don’t forget your contact info).Podcast Music licensed by Wrong Way Forward Podcast and courtesy of OneRepeat

Send us Fan MailKaty and Justin toast their recording marathon and put Amy Poehler’s “just tell him you like him” advice on the stand—especially the line, “What’s the worst that could happen?” They argue for boldness with due diligence, swap hilarious stories (including a “raw dogging” mix-up), read listener mail about the restaurant/wine showdown, and spar over the viral Philly foul-ball incident—graceful de-escalation vs. standing your ground.#WrongWayForward #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #AdvicePodcast #PodcastLife #PodcastEpisode #NewPodcast #PodcastClip #FunnyPodcast #PodcastCommunity #TheLWord #LWord #LWordGenerationQ #QueerVoices #LGBTQPodcast #BadAdvice #WeeklyBadAdvice #LifeAdvice #AdviceGoneWrong #ComedyClips #RelatableHumor #FunnyFails #PopCulturePodcast #ModernLifeComedy #LaughWithUs #TrendingPodcast #YouTubePodcast #PodcastDiscovery #ViralPodcast #ListenNow #SubscribeNow #LikeAndSubscribe👉 Like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 👉 Got a disastrously bad piece of advice you want them to dissect? Email [email protected](don’t forget your contact info).“Some footage courtesy of Amy Poehler and used under the ‘fair use’ doctrine, 17 U.S.C. § 107, for purposes of commentary, criticism, and parody.”Podcast Music licensed by Wrong Way Forward Podcast and courtesy of OneRepeat

Send us Fan MailThis week on Wrong Way Forward, Katy and Justin tackle one of the most famous advice-givers of all time: Oprah Winfrey. In her 2008 Stanford commencement address, she told graduates that “feelings are your GPS for life.” Sounds good, right? Or is that advice actually the wrong way forward?Along the way, the duo roast Oprah’s guidance, swap personal stories (including Justin’s framed Oprah autograph moment), and debate whether trusting your gut is really enough when logic and data are ignored.Plus: listener emails pour in on last week’s foul-ball parenting debate—was it courage or crowd-pleasing?—and the hosts finish with a surprisingly heated back-and-forth on whether tracking friends on Find My Friends/Life360 is harmless fun or a total boundary fail.#WrongWayForward #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #AdvicePodcast #PodcastLife #PodcastEpisode #NewPodcast #PodcastClip #FunnyPodcast #PodcastCommunity #Oprah #OprahWinfrey #OprahQuotes #OprahMoments #OprahWisdom #OprahShow #SuperSoulSunday #OprahFans #OprahLife #BadAdvice #WeeklyBadAdvice #LifeAdvice #AdviceGoneWrong #ComedyClips #RelatableHumor #FunnyFails #PopCulturePodcast #ModernLifeComedy #LaughWithUs #TrendingPodcast #YouTubePodcast #PodcastDiscovery #ViralPodcast #ListenNow #SubscribeNow #LikeAndSubscribe👉 Got bad advice for us to roast? Email [email protected] (include your contact info). 👉 New episodes drop every Thursday—like, subscribe, and follow wherever you stream.“Some footage courtesy of Stanford University and used under the ‘fair use’ doctrine, 17 U.S.C. § 107, for purposes of commentary, criticism, and parody.”Podcast Music licensed by Wrong Way Forward Podcast and courtesy of OneRepeat

Send us Fan MailBest friends, former attorneys, and professional truth-tellers Justin Joseph and Katy Montgomery kick off their brand-new podcast, Wrong Way Forward—the advice column reboot you never knew you needed.In this inaugural episode, Justin and Katy look back on 34 years of friendship that started at Loyola University New Orleans, when Justin first heard Katy’s unmistakable Southern laugh behind him at freshman orientation. From that moment on, the two have been attached at the hip, navigating law school, careers, and life’s questionable advice together.👉 Like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 👉 Got a disastrously bad piece of advice you want them to dissect? Email [email protected] (don’t forget your contact info).Podcast Music licensed by Wrong Way Forward Podcast and courtesy of OneRepeat

Send us Fan MailTrailer 3 is here! Coming up on Wrong Way Forward, we’re taking on one of America’s leading funny women and the unconventional advice she gave a young girl. Spoiler: we’ve got thoughts. Big ones.And the best part? Not just one, not two — but three full episodes of our podcast drop this Thursday. That’s three chances to laugh, cringe, and wonder if the “wrong way forward” is actually the only way forward.Co-hosted by Katy Montgomery (lawyer, coach, executive whisperer, and professional advice destroyer) and Justin Joseph (lawyer & Emmy-winning former reporter)Like. Subscribe. Share. Wherever you get your podcasts. Because the only thing worse than bad advice… is missing our podcast. 🎧#WrongWayForward #PodcastLaunch #BadAdvice #ComedyPodcast

Send us Fan Mail🎬 TRAILER DROP 🎬Two old friends. One dinner in Denver. 🍷 A wine list disaster. 👀 A sommelier upsell gone wrong. 💥 And yes… somebody completely lost it.Welcome to Wrong Way Forward — the podcast where we roast the world’s worst advice, call out bad behavior, and laugh our way through it all.Episode One premieres September 18. 🎙️ Streaming everywhere you get podcasts.#WrongWayForward #PodcastTrailer #BadAdviceBetterLaughs #PodcastLaunch

Send us Fan MailWell, bless your heart and clutch your pearls— She’s Katy Montgomery: Georgetown-educated lawyer, sought-after executive coach, and Southern-bred straight-shooter. He’s Justin Joseph: one time prosecutor and Emmy-award winning former FOX News investigative reporter, and your  overly opinionated best friend.These best friends are serving subpoenas to bad advice weekly with Wrong Way Forward - the advice column reboot you never knew you needed.  Sparks fly. And, so does the hilarity.  Join them as they turn questionable wisdom into a masterclass of smart irreverence.Launching September 18th, we’re coming for the worst advice from the week’s hottest topics. Think of it as a public service: we suffer through the nonsense so you don’t have to. Sign up now - streaming on your favorite podcast site.