Sage Steele and Howie Mandel on mental health, Howie’s germophobia, Howie’s special use for socks, how fear played a role in his career, how to handle kids in the modern age, how Howie’s Howard Stern Show appearance helped listeners, Howie’s massive success on "Deal or No Deal" and "America’s Got Talent," why authenticity has been a key part of his success, the impact of social media and staying positive in the face of nastiness, the value of therapy and coping mechanisms for dealing with life's challenges, Howie’s philosophy on life and legacy, and how he stresses kindness, even in his comedy.

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