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
74 episodes
Costa Rica Recap & Hanging with Our Inner Children
This week’s episode starts with a conversation about how to have more meaningful interactions with strangers… and then goes a little deeper.We recap our Costa Rica trip and why we love the Pura Vida life so much. We also talk about disco...
Baby Purgatory
We’re 10 months into trying to conceive and still very much in it. This episode is about that in-between phase where nothing is technically wrong, but nothing is happening either.We talk through what this has looked like for us so far, h...
We're Engaged!
We’re engaged!This isn’t a polished, fairy-tale recap. We get into the week leading up to the proposal, the hard conversations, and the moment Brian almost backed out of marriage entirely. We also talk through the pros and cons of marri...
Reclaiming Sensitivity as a Superpower
Before modern society, sensitivity wasn’t a weakness — it was survival.We needed to read the weather, sense danger in the forest, feel shifts in our tribe, and attune to one another for safety. The most sensitive people were often the mo...
Wellness Trends 2026
This week we’re diving into the biggest wellness trends of 2026 and giving our honest yes or no. From GLP-1s and peptides to fiber, protein, and personalized medicine, we discuss what actually works and what might be overcomplicating health. We...
It's the Little Things
This week, we’re choosing a perspective shift. When life gets heavy, it’s easy to fixate on what’s not working, and once you do, the negativity compounds fast.In this episode, we talk about why appreciating the little things matters more...
The Cost of Constant Connection
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 li...
Chefs Life: End of an Era
You may have seen the news on social media, but Brian has made the difficult decision to shut down Chefs Life.In this episode, we cover it all: how Chefs Life started in Brian’s kitchen during Covid, why the brand meant so much to him, a...
2025 Highs, Lows and Buffalos
This episode is a look back at 2025, our highs, lows, and buffalos, complete with storytelling, laughs, and a few hard-earned lessons. We chat about our favorite trips and hotels, unforgettable moments like my brother’s wedding, and what made t...
Stop Should-ing On People
Brian openly admits he’s a big “should-er” - my brother should’ve bought that, my kids should’ve done this, Harley should’ve done that. While these thoughts often come from love or wanting the best, they can subtly undermine relationsh...
Mary Magdalene: The Gospel They Tried to Mansplain Away
Today we’re talking about Mary Magdalene Revealed and the lost gospel that never made the biblical cut because the early church clearly wasn’t interested in hearing from women. With men mentioned by name around 1,700 times in scripture...
Goodbye Grinch, Hello Christmas Spirit
We’ve officially decided it’s time to get back into the Christmas spirit. In this episode, we unpack our childhood Christmases - the magic, the traditions, and the moments that made us step back from the holiday cheer for a while. We dive into ...
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: ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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 ...