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Harley and 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
44 episodes
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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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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16:07
Time Apart and Trust
Can time apart actually bring you closer? In this episode, Harley and Malarkey dive into why a little space can spark connection, deepen trust, and keep love feeling fresh. They also get real about a time trust broke down and the long road to b...
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41:21
Brian Finally Gets His Own TV Show!
Today we talk about Brian being announced as the new host of the beloved show, Cutthroat Kitchen. Brian shares his first experience as a TV co-host (after Top Chef) on The Taste with Anthony Bourdain and his 15 year journey to hosting his own s...
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32:31
You Want Something? Ask For It!
This week's episode is about how to have the confidence to ask for what you want - whether that's a raise, a hotel upgrade, a discount on Prada sunglasses or something in your relationship.
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27:31
Living to 100
Brian woke up in a state of caffeine-free clarity the other morning and decided he is going to live to 100. Join us as we discuss the funny reason why Brian wants to be a centenarian (hint it's to ruin Harley's future sex life), and more meanin...
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27:31
First Alcohol... Now Caffeine?!
This week Brian shares how quitting coffee has changed his life. If you can believe it, he has MORE energy without caffeine. We discuss society's two most sanctioned drugs - caffeine and alcohol and invite you to bring more awareness to the eff...
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28:13
The 6 Second Kiss... and Other Small Gestures to Improve Your Relationship
Today's episode is a must listen if you want to sustain joy and passion in a long-term relationship. We discuss why kissing for just 6 seconds can have such a huge impact, why to be a golden retriever with your partner, and the value of love la...
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28:10
We Want Prenup!
On today's episode, we try to re-brand prenuptial agreements and share why we think most people should be signing them. We discuss the many dark sides of divorce, how much money divorce lawyers make and how signing a prenup can create a stronge...
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25:17
Cowboys Don't Cry... Or Do They?
This week we come to you raw off the heels of one of our most challenging fights. We share the couples therapy immersion we did in Santa Barbara last week, and the painful rupture that followed. We then had a 911 emergency therapy session where...
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46:04
Sober Sex
This week we start off with a new segment to help inspire your culinary adventures - what is the best thing we've eaten this week. Then we get into sober sex. We decide sober sex doesn't necessarily mean sober from alcohol, but it means being f...
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24:04
Dating in the Wild
Two people who have been out of the dating pool for years give you their dating advice. We discuss grieving a break up, how to get clear on what you want, and why we think it's better to meet in the wild and how to do it. Harley also shares how...
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28:35
Inviting More Joy In
This week's episode was inspired by our most popular episode - I Hope You Dance. Is joy our birthright or something that should be earned? We discuss how to invite more joy into your daily life and how following your joy can lead to a more robu...
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24:14
Body Image and Disordered Eating
Harley opens up about 15 years of struggling with disordered eating and body image and how she eventually healed her relationship to food and her body. Malarkey discusses his eating habits as a chef and how his childhood still affects the way h...
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33:45
2024 Recap - High, Low, Buffalo
Join us for our 2024 recap where we share our highs, lows, and buffalos. Brian shares exciting news about an upcoming show, we talk about our biggest fight of the year and what it taught us, how Harley met a male stripper on Black's Beach and m...
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38:30
These Are The Good Old Days
The cliche is true - life is a journey, not a destination. Today we discuss how Brian is always focused on the next thing and the next thing, and the consequences that has. We discuss why it's important to live in the present, not spread your e...
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21:01
Thailand Travel Diaries
Part 2 of Harley and Malarkey abroad. We talk about the difference between traveling and vacation, why we enjoy immersing ourselves in the local culture, and why Brian needs to learn how to go with the flow more. We also talk about our time in ...
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22:42
Good Morning, Vietnam
Harley and Malarkey go abroad! We share our wild first 2 days in Vietnam which includes eating pig feet in a dark alley and pho on the floor of a stranger's bedroom. We teach you about the magic hand, and we discuss what we learned about the mo...
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34:22
Bad Days
Macklemore says there are "No Bad Days" but is that a bunch of Malarkey? We talk about bad days and our different perspectives on how to make it through. Should you keep getting back on that horse no matter how many times you get bucked off?
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15:28
San Diego Restaurant Guide
You asked and we answered - we talk about our favorite places to eat in San Diego. Of course, we talk about Brian's restaurants and the things you must order at each of them. We also share our other favorite spots to eat across the county and w...
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31:35
A Nutritionist and a Chef Walk into a Restaurant
5 months into our podcast, we decided to talk about something we know both know about... food! We discuss how to help your teenagers be healthier, how to create healthy habits for kids at a young age, and how we stay healthy eating out often.&n...
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