Harley Malarkey Podcast: Old Dog New Tricks
On The Harley Malarkey Podcast: Old Dog, New Tricks, Brian Malarkey and Danielle Harley blend Gen X grit and Millennial mindfulness to explore the messy, magical world of modern relationships.
Each week, they tackle a new topic with raw honesty, humor, and an open heart—everything from age-gap relationships and sobriety to plastic surgery, parenting, and self-acceptance. Nothing is off-limits, and every conversation is infused with laughter, curiosity, and the kind of insight that only comes from living, loving, and learning—sometimes the hard way.
Malarkey is a celebrated chef, restaurateur, entrepreneur, and Food Network personality known for his larger-than-life energy and passion for bringing people together through unforgettable dining experiences. Harley is a thoughtful and dynamic businesswoman with what she lovingly calls a "minor in spirituality"—having studied Reiki, nutrition, psychology, and yoga as part of her own deep healing journey.
Together, they invite listeners into their world—not as experts, but as two people committed to understanding themselves, each other, and what it truly means to build a meaningful relationship. At its core, this podcast is about connection: learning to laugh more, judge less, and connect more deeply with yourself and the people you love.
Episodes
62 episodes
Brian’s Big Realization: It Was Guilt
We start off this episode a little lighter, recounting the adventure of getting Harley's Dad to Cabo for her brother's wedding and discovering that weddings are the Super Bowl for singles. Then we shift into Brian’s latest therapy realization: ...
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31:04
He Lived. We Learned. Near Death Experience Update
In this episode, we dive into the follow-up you’ve all been asking for. After Brian’s near-death experience made its way into People Magazine, we’re sharing where things actually stand now - the doctor’s appointments, the lingering fatigue, and...
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32:18
Italy Part 2 - Brian’s Medical Emergency
As painful as it is to relive the terrifying day we faced in Italy, we’re opening up about Brian’s unexpected health scare - what happened and the lessons we’re still learning. Our hope is that by sharing this experience, it resonates with anyo...
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40:44
Italy Part 1 - Heaven
This week, we’re recapping the first half of our Italian adventure where we found paradise. We dive into our dreamy days on the Tuscan coast, one of our favorite hotels ever, and the story of how we politely declined a yacht invite from a ...
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30:29
Gold Diggers and Double Standards
We’re digging into the gold digger convo. After some comments on our age gap relationship reel, we decided to break down what actually makes someone a gold digger - and why that label gets tossed at women way more than men. We talk about how bo...
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24:07
Being Sober Isn't Easy
In this episode, we pull back the curtain on what “raw dogging life” really looks like. You’ll hear us in real time - frustrated, vulnerable, and working through it. For the first time in 40 years, Brian is facing his emotions without the buffe...
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52:10
3 Years No Booze
Malarkey just hit 53 - and also marked 3 years (mostly) alcohol-free! We talk about his one slip-up, the surprising gifts sobriety has brought him, and how quitting booze led him to drop other numbing habits like weed, caffeine, nicotine, and a...
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36:16
Age Gap Relationships Part 2
Our first episode on age-gap relationships was one of our most popular - so we’re back, answering the questions you really want to know. We talk about our different music tastes, what our friends and family actually thought about our age differ...
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35:48
Another One Bites the Dust
First booze, then coffee… and now the gummies?! Brian just dropped his last vice and is officially running on water and oxygen. In this episode, he gets real about why it was time to say goodbye to his beloved weed gummies, and how ditching the...
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34:44
The Question Game
This week’s episode dives into both big and small questions through a couples card game called Tales. From “What was your favorite game at recess?” to “Who inspires you?” and “What do you want to do when you retire?” - we cover it all....
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28:24
How to Deal with a Narcissist
Harley and Malarkey share practical strategies for navigating life with a narcissist. Drawing from their own experiences with narcissists and borderlines, they reflect on the hard lessons they've learned along the way. They explore where these ...
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29:55
Don't Be an Adam Levine
Missed it the first time? We’re back with our Instagram Etiquette episode. We get into the do’s and don’ts of navigating social media with a partner, how alcohol fueled some of Malarkey’s not-so-great choices in the past, and why being honest w...
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18:27
Who Inspires You?
Who are five people who are no longer with us that you’d like to spend some time with in eternity? The similarities between your choices can reveal the qualities you might be seeking to develop in yourself. Malarkey’s list shows he’s craving mo...
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30:42
We Started Lifting Weights
We've officially joined the cult of weightlifting. Malarkey was as Harley affectionately called him a "cardio queen" terrified of bulking up, but now he's feeling the gains and not just in his biceps. We get into the surprising benefits of stre...
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22:05
What to Do When You Can't Stand Your Partner on Vacation
This week we're talking about the stress of us fighting more in the past couple of weeks. We share the petty details, how we pulled ourselves out of the spiral, and how not to let a few arguments ruin an otherwise good trip. Through the disagre...
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32:32
Did I Really Choose My Parents?
In Harley D's words, this is a woo-woo one. We’re talking reincarnation, soul contracts, and the idea that you might’ve actually chosen your parents before you got here. We explore how this perspective can make the hard stuff in life ...
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27:17
Brian Has a Confession to Make
This week, Brian outs himself for a recent nicotine relapse—yep, the bad boy was back on the vape. We get into the weird grip nicotine can have, especially in the culinary world where cigarettes basically come with your apron. He shares what fi...
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18:59
Hi, My Name Is Brian, and I’m Addicted to Success
Brian gets honest about something that’s been quietly running the show: his addiction to success. We unpack how the endless drive to achieve can take a dark turn, and why naming the problem is such a powerful first step toward healing. We also ...
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28:55
She's Not Your Enemy
This episode was inspired by a couple petty comments that got under Harley’s skin—and unraveled a much bigger conversation about why women so often see each other as competition. We talk about how this mindset is shaped by the culture we grow u...
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32:59
Pussy Positivity
It’s our 1-year anniversary of Old Dog New Tricks, and that means it’s time for some pussy positivity. We’re unpacking the classic teenage narrative of calling a girl's pussy tight or loose—and all the problems with this odd cultural r...
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42:50
Body Image and Disordered Eating Part 2
In the second half of his life, Brian is committed to building a healthier relationship with food—something that’s been hard to maintain after decades working in kitchens. We talk about the importance of having respect and reverence for our bod...
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40:32
FBF - Body Image and Disordered Eating
We’ve got another flashback episode for you this week. Next week, we’re back with a new episode—Body Image Part 2—so we thought it was the perfect time to revisit Part 1. In this episode, Malarkey opens up about his eating habits as a chef and ...
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33:45
FBF - Do We Ruin Parties?
We're flashing back to one of our earlier episodes on drinking. What is it like to be a non-drinker in a society where drinking is so deeply ingrained in the culture? We discuss how our lives have changed since we stopped drinking, why we ruin ...
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