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.
Harley Malarkey Podcast: Old Dog New Tricks
The Cost of Constant Connection
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Our phones are taking more from us than we realize.
In this episode, we get real about how Instagram nearly ended our relationship, the quiet ways our attention has been hijacked, and what it’s like to be a teenager who has never known life without a screen.
We talk honestly about how social media fuels comparison and conflict, why teens’ mental health is suffering more than ever, and our own struggles with phone addiction. We also share what we’re changing in our lives and how we’re experimenting with healthier boundaries, including the idea of a Sunday phone sabbatical.
This isn’t about deleting technology or living off the grid. It’s about reclaiming our attention, our relationships, and the parts of life that matter most.