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Population decline is reshaping the world, from politics to economics. Hostile Dysfunction dives into this and other pressing issues, delivering unfiltered insights with a dose of humor. Join co-hosts Joseph “Joe” Edgar and Ethan “Krokie” Krok as they unpack current events and share compelling perspectives through dynamic discussions and interviews.
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S2E13 Dyslexia Exposed: Why We Mistake Savants for a Learning Disability
In this episode, Joe and Ethan talk with Russell Van Brocklen — a dyslexia researcher and founder of DyslexiaClasses.com — about one of the most misunderstood learning challenges today.The…
USAID: Why Dictators Like Putin Want It Destroyed
In this eye-opening episode, Joe and Ethan talk with Clifford Brown, a former USAID Mission Director with 27 years of experience across Latin America, Central Asia, and Africa.Clifford shares…
S2E11 Rebranding Climate Change: How Fear-Based Marketing is Fueling Population Decline
In this episode, Joe talks with Charlie Sheppard right after Charlie finished a 4-day fast. They explore why so many young people today are hesitant or choosing not to have children — from climate…
S2E10 Conspiracies, Psyops & The Patriot’s Diary: Inside America’s Deep Division
In this episode, Joe and Ethan sit down with Sidney Pines, author of Awakening: A Patriot’s Diary of American Deception, for a raw conversation about America’s growing division.Sidney shares how an…
S2E9 What They Don’t Tell You About Gun Control: Carjacked in Australia & 3D Printed Guns
In this episode, Joe and Ethan go straight into one of the most heated topics in America: gun control.Ethan shares his terrifying real-life experience of being carjacked at gunpoint — in Australia, a…
S2E8 COVID Romance, Pinup Dolls & Battlefield Humor: The Absurdity of Lockdown Living
In this episode, Joe and Ethan talk with retired soldier and author Kenny Dupar about his wild journey from combat in Iraq to writing romance novels.Kenny shares what dating was really like during…
S2E7 Housing Affordability Crisis: Renting vs Buying in 2026
In this episode, Joe and Ethan talk with real estate investor and property manager Justin Pogue, author of Rental Secrets, about the current housing affordability crisis.They discuss why home prices…
S2E6 Ben Roberts-Smith: The Arrest, The Allegations & The Truth
In this episode, Joe and Ethan dive deep into one of Australia’s most controversial cases — the arrest of decorated war hero Ben Roberts-Smith on war crimes allegations. They explore the Brereton…
S2E5 From Psychedelics to Kidnapping Billionaires: A Radical Path to Fixing the World
In this wild and thought-provoking episode, Joe and Ethan talk with author and psychedelic facilitator Diane Colleen about her debut novel They Could Be Saviors.Diane shares how her own trauma,…
S2E4 99 & 101 Year Old Sisters: Life Before Electricity, Phones & Comfort
In this heartwarming episode, Joe and Ethan speak with two remarkable sisters: Relia Skinner(99) and Neoma Soelberg(almost 101), who grew up together in rural Star Valley, Wyoming during the late…
S2E3 Why Iran Still Isn’t Free: Struggle, Betrayal & Shattered Dreams
In this powerful episode, Joe and Ethan have an honest and unflinching conversation with Iranian-American activist Zolal Habibi about Iran’s 120-year fight for freedom.Zolal takes us through the…
Epstein Files, Iran Chaos & the Death of Truth: Welcome to the Singularity
In this episode, Joe and Ethan dive headfirst into the chaos of 2026: Epstein files, Iran conflict, collapsing trust, and the death of shared reality.The hosts explore how we’ve entered the Age of…
S2E1 From Dream Jobs to No Jobs: What the Hell Happened?
Join hosts Joe Edgar and Ethan Krok in this unfiltered, straight-talking conversation unpacking the biggest economic and labor shifts of the decade. This episode digs into why the job market flipped:…
Getting schooled on education from Homeschooling
Join hosts Joe Edgar and Ethan krok in this in-depth conversation with Lindsay Knerl, an expert in homeschooling with over 20 years of experience educating her six children. This episode explores…
Starching the Succession and handing down the family business
Join Joe Edgar and Ethan Krok as we dive into an engaging conversation with Ian Noble, founder of Run Steady Investments, who shares his unique journey from taking over his father's dry cleaning…
Energy: The Less-Con-Fussin’ Fusion Discussion
Join Joe Edgar and Ethan Krok in this enlightening conversation with Dr. David Hatch from the University of Texas at Austin's Institute of Fusion Studies. We discuss the intricacies of nuclear…
Putin Up a Fight (or Russian In Without Thinking?)
In this episode, hosts Joe Edgar and Ethan Krok dive deep into the complexities of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. They discuss the motivations behind Putin's invasion, the historical context, and the…
From Montreal to monetary policy: The not so deflationary quantitative easing
Join host Joe Edgar and Ethan Krok as they converses with Paul Mussen, author of 'Capital Offense' and investment expert with over 30 years of experience. Paul discusses the reasons behind the…
Seize the Ceasefire: Spiritual solutions to a Gaza/Israel fragile peace
From Israeli Navy to Global Entrepreneur: Meir Ezra's Journey & InsightsJoin Joe Edgar and Ethan krok in a riveting conversation with Meir Ezra, a spiritual entrepreneur and expert in human…
Sycophant media titans and our own self-censoring
In this episode of Hostile Dysfunction, hosts Joe Edgar and Ethan Krok explore the complexities and nuances of modern censorship and freedom of speech. They discuss experiences in different…
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Hostile Dysfunction has published 52 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Comedy.
Hostile Dysfunction is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 59m.
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