In this RE- RELEASE episode of No Fixed Agenda, Jeff and Omar sit down with therapist and narcissism expert Brenda Stephens for a fascinating conversation about narcissistic personalities, the behaviors that often fly under the radar, and what happens when you find yourself dealing with one in real life.

Brenda breaks down the difference between overt and covert narcissists, the manipulation tactics they use, why some narcissists surround themselves with "flying monkeys," and one of the biggest questions of all: Can a narcissist actually change?

We also get into narcissism in relationships, the professions that may attract narcissistic personalities, empathy and accountability, and some of the everyday warning signs that could help you recognize narcissistic behavior—including something as simple as watching how a person treats a waiter.

And somewhere along the way, Jeff starts wondering...

"Wait...am I a narcissist?"

It's informative, uncomfortable, funny at times, and exactly the kind of conversation No Fixed Agenda was built for.

Narcissists in the Wild with Brenda Stephens — No Fixed Agenda #82.

No agenda. No B.S. Just real conversations.

In this episode of No Fixed Agenda, the hosts dive into a hilarious and honest conversation about things we all pretend to understand — but absolutely don't. From the complexities of wine tastings and pairings (sorry, Laura and Sy!) to the confusing world of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, no topic is safe. The guys also discuss the impending leap into golf, the stock market's mysterious ups and downs, stock splits, bull vs. bear markets, and why "doing your research" now just means asking ChatGPT. Plus, a teaser for an upcoming deep-dive into AI. If you've ever nodded along in a conversation while having zero clue what's going on — this one's for you.

Key Topics Covered:

• Late-night habits and getting older
• Taking up golf: clubs, fittings, and the cost of a "rich man's sport"
• Wine: tastings, pairings, and pretending to taste "hints of blackberry"
• Bitcoin and crypto: how does it actually work?
• The stock market: shares, splits, bull and bear markets
• "Doing your research" in the age of AI
• Teaser: upcoming AI conversation

Leave a comment — what's something you pretend to understand but definitely don't?

What does a 24-year friendship look like? Apparently it involves working for the same boss, dating the same woman, breaking down on a cross-country road trip—and one unbelievably uncomfortable three-hour drive through Colorado.

Jeff's longtime friend Don Ceppi joins No Fixed Agenda from Denver to revisit more than two decades of friendship, questionable decisions, career changes and stories that somehow get better with age.

Along the way, Jeff and Don get into how AI is changing the corporate event industry, why the human experience still matters, how life and careers changed after COVID, the decline of drinking culture, run clubs becoming the new dating scene, and what turning 50 actually feels like.

And then there's Aspen.

A birthday weekend. Don's ex Tracy. Jeff behind the wheel. And possibly the longest three-hour car ride of his life.

Don also talks about his latest chapter as frontman for The Edgewater Project, a Denver-based '70s rock and funk cover band.

In this episode: Friendship • Getting Older • AI • Corporate Events • Career Changes • Post-COVID Life • Drinking Culture • Run Clubs • Dating • Music • Denver • Aspen • Road Trips

Some friendships have history. This one has evidence.

No agenda needed. No B.S. Just honest conversations and the journey along the way.

This week on No Fixed Agenda, Jeff flies solo — well, almost. With Omar out, Jeff welcomes his wife Dez to the show for a candid look at 20 years together (10 of them married). What starts as a conversation about a $3,000 cooling mattress cover turns into an honest, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt deep-dive into married life.

They cover the biggest lies couples tell each other, the household chore that never stops causing arguments (spoiler: it's laundry), and whether couples should share everything from bank accounts to location. Jeff and Dez also open up about the harder moments: navigating business ups and downs, financial struggles, and what it actually takes to make a long-term relationship work.

The episode wraps with a rapid-fire lightning round — who apologizes first, who spends more, who's more stubborn, and who would survive longer on a reality show.

What would happen if ChatGPT ran the country? Jeff and Omar decided to find out—and some of the answers were a lot more reasonable than expected.

This week on No Fixed Agenda, the guys put AI's ideas to the test on everything from presidential term limits and healthcare transparency to immigration reform and government spending.

Then things take a very NFA turn.

Could AI build a better gym? Why should consistency matter more than athletic ability? What's really happening with lithium at the Salton Sea? And most importantly—why isn't there a Clydesdale division at more running races?

In this episode:
AI & ChatGPT • Politics • Government Reform • Healthcare • Immigration • Fitness • Gym Culture • Running • Salton Sea • Lithium • California

No agenda needed. No B.S. Just another conversation that went somewhere we weren't expecting.

It's a birthday episode with a twist — instead of the usual reflection, the hosts turn their birthday week into a head-to-head "49 vs. 50" competition. What starts as a lighthearted, sometimes hilarious battle over who's "officially old" (creaky joints, reading glasses, insoles, and the return of "kids nowadays" energy) evolves into a genuinely candid conversation about identity, aging, and starting a new chapter.

Along the way, they dig into why the "Enough's Enough" health push failed, why chasing a rigid 10-step plan doesn't work anymore, and what it really means to redefine yourself without losing who you were. Expect stories from a wedding hangover for the ages, a surprise dumbbell showdown at the gym, and honest talk about therapy, ADHD, mortality, loyalty, and protecting your peace.

Five rounds of rapid-fire "You know you're getting old when..." and "Would you rather" questions keep things fun, while deeper moments — about legacy, how many summers are left, and what's actually worth protecting — give the episode real heart.

Jeff and Dez break down 15 "unwritten rules" of everyday life — sparked by an awkward urinal encounter — and debate whether each one is universal, situational, or just made up. Topics include: bathroom etiquette, the traffic thank-you wave, phone/headphone etiquette, splitting restaurant bills, shopping cart returns, parallel parking patience, chronic lateness across cultures, airplane armrest rights, deplaning manners, and gym-influencer camera drama. Packed with disagreements, personal stories, and plenty of laughs, the guys challenge listeners to share their own unwritten rules for a chance to win a No Fixed Agenda T-shirt.

Jeff and Omar are back with round two of Stoner Thoughts, tackling a batch of random, mind-bending questions submitted for laughs.

This episode dives into everything from why bald people still have to wear hairnets, to the legal and logistical chaos of conjoined twins (including some very NSFW hypotheticals), how nudists manage everyday tasks like cleaning glasses and going on hikes, why "fat chance" and "slim chance" mean the same thing, why we call oranges "oranges" but not lemons "yellows," whether dogs get music stuck in their heads, and why eating the same breakfast every day is normal but eating the same dinner every day is weird. Jeff also reflects on family traditions, honesty between best friends, and hints at more guests joining the show soon. A lighthearted, no-filter episode full of tangents, laughs, and classic Jeff-and-Omar banter.

Fresh off a trip to Stockholm and Croatia during the World Cup, the guys share culture shock stories — awkward conversations about US politics abroad, Sweden's spotless streets and zero homelessness, and a wild taser incident at a Carlsbad watch party. Plus: why other countries take soccer so much more seriously, and what the US could learn from slowing down.

What starts as a California cost-of-living rant turns into a deep dive on social media ads, marketing frustrations, and an unexpected trip down Craigslist memory lane.

In this episode:

• The guys kick things off venting about California housing prices — Fallbrook, Bonsall, condos, and why getting out might be the only real answer.
• The main conversation tackles the pain of advertising on Meta/Facebook and Instagram from a small business owner's perspective — Apple's 40% in-app fee surcharge, broken event boosting flows, clunky ad dashboards, and the ever-changing algorithm.
• A discussion on cost-per-lead, ad spend, and how switching strategies (thanks to Gym Accelerator) brought one host's lead cost from $20–$30 down to $3–$8.
• How ERS (Endurance Race Series) relies almost entirely on ambassador programs, run communities, and word of mouth rather than paid ads.
• A full detour into Craigslist nostalgia — missed connections, sketchy apartment listings, the Craigslist Killer, and some truly unforgettable house-cleaning stories (devil-worshipping coffins, chain-smoker tar walls, and all).