WTF with Marc Maron Podcast Episode 667 - Neil Strauss
Dec 28, 2015
Author and journalist Neil Strauss discusses his controversial book The Game and his journey of recovery. The podcast covers diverse topics such as childhood memories, Marilyn Manson's drug use, the swinging community, emotional abuse, alternative relationships, and family dysfunction.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Neil Strauss and The Truth
01:32 • 4min
Reflecting on Childhood Memories
05:23 • 4min
Season Three Premiere and an Intense Conversation with Neil Strauss
09:40 • 3min
Observing Marilyn Manson's Drug Use
13:04 • 8min
Exploring 'The Rules' for Cheating and Speaker's Experiences with Relationships
21:14 • 2min
The Challenges of Sexual Connections and Observations about the Swinging Community
23:06 • 7min
The Dark Side of Writing Porn Scripts
29:48 • 13min
The Immaturity of Fake Alpha Males
42:36 • 5min
Selling Out and Success
47:23 • 11min
Exploring Emotional Abuse and Its Effects
58:34 • 10min
Exploring Alternative Relationships and the Dynamics of Dominance and Submission
01:08:23 • 6min
Genetic Behavior, Choices, and Parental Impact
01:14:30 • 2min
Family Dysfunction
01:16:18 • 13min
Seeking Resolution and Connection
01:29:21 • 3min