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Jordan Peterson

Came up in 20 episodes · 2018–2020

Tommy references Peterson's commentary on shellfish/lobsters in relation to the food discussion.

Mentioned alongside Sam Harris as an example of articulate public intellectuals.

Tommy references a Jordan Peterson quote about not wanting to hate your child while parenting.

Cited as another example of a public figure who receives significant pushback.

Mentioned alongside Sam Harris as likely having read major religious texts.

Psychologist and author who is the central subject of the episode's long debate about influence, criticism, and echo chambers.

Josh credits him as the source of the 'flicking' discipline technique used on his toddler.

Tommy references Jordan Peterson's idea that quitting something requires filling the void it leaves.

Cited as an example of consuming varied political viewpoints without adopting a fixed ideology.

Josh mentions listening to an audiobook of Jordan Peterson which has a chapter on parenting and discipline.

Referenced in discussion of psychology schools of thought and later as an example of a response-video topic comedians use for branding.

Discussed as a hypothetical big-name guest the show could one day attract as it grows.

Tommy and Josh discuss watching Jordan Peterson videos and his tendency to debate himself on controversial topics.

Referenced twice: once regarding lobsters, and again as 'JP' cited by Tommy's friend going through a divorce for ideas about consistency.

Tommy describes watching a Jordan Peterson livestream where Peterson cried discussing a father whose daughter died by suicide.

Discussed jokingly in relation to 'clean your room' advice and his intense podcast schedule.

Tommy mentions listening to Jordan Peterson's book on Audible, specifically a chapter on lobster hierarchy and serotonin used to discuss what makes people seem attractive/high-status.

Tommy references a Jordan Peterson video discussing suicide and a letter from a grieving father.

Josh references a Jordan Peterson idea comparing comedians to the 'Joker' archetype who provoke and create cultural change.

Tommy brings up Jordan Peterson's ideas on creativity, political leaning, and layered discussion of serious topics.