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He’s mad as hell and he’s not going to take it anymore. HATE TO BREAK IT TO YA is a weekly podcast hosted by actor/comedian Jamie Kennedy. Jamie is on a constant quest to get to the bottom of things. Step inside Jamie’s brain where you will be confronted with idea’s that are unique and thought-provoking. An assault on your ears with a spin you may not want to hear.... Support this podcast: https:/... more

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This week I’m going down the AI rabbit hole because something about this story is getting seriously weird. An AI researcher leaves Anthropic warning about how dangerous this technology could become, we're hearing claims about rogue bots escaping thei... more

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This week on Hate To Break It To Ya I sat down with Mercedes “MJ” Javid, and we had a lot to catch up on. We get into the world of Jeff Lewis and Chump Land, what happens when people fall out of a friend group, loyalty, getting “de-chumped,” and why ... more

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This week on Hate To Break It To Ya I sat down with Flash Shelton — better known as The Squatter Hunter — to get inside one of the craziest loopholes in the housing system.

Flash breaks down how squatters and “deceptive tenants” use fake leases, ten... more

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Jacob Coxson
Artificial intelligence researcher
Anthropic
Episode: We’re Living in a Matrix… And AI Just Made It Worse | Ep 277 HTBITY with Jamie Kennedy
Flash Shelton
The Squatter Hunter, advocate and TV personality
Squatter Hunters
Episode: The Squatter Hunter on Fake Leases, Broken Laws & Taking Homes Back | Ep 274 HTBITY w/ Jamie Kennedy
Dave Sheridan
Guest on the show; actor known for horror/comedy and the Scary Movie franchise
Episode: Scary Movie, Horror Con Chaos & the Real Doofy with Dave Sheridan | Ep 272 HTBITY w/ Jamie Kennedy
Drea de Matteo
Actress known for Sopranos and broader film/TV work
Self
Episode: Drea de Matteo on Almost Losing Everything and the $75k Photo That Saved Her House | Ep 270 HTBITY
Shannon Beador
A cast member from Real Housewives of Orange County, long-running reality TV figure
Real Housewives of Orange County
Episode: Shannon Beador Gets Real: 12 Years of RHOC, the DUI, and Why She's Happy Alone Ep 267 HTBITY
Bob Saget
Actor/comedian with a history on the show and a prior prank collaboration
Episode: Stu Stone on the New Hollywood Hustle and the Rolling with Saget Years| Ep 265 HTBITY
Tom Green
Pioneer of unconventional comedy and early internet-era creator
Episode: Stu Stone on the New Hollywood Hustle and the Rolling with Saget Years| Ep 265 HTBITY
Devon Sawa
Canadian actor known for teen/genre projects
Episode: Stu Stone on the New Hollywood Hustle and the Rolling with Saget Years| Ep 265 HTBITY
Eli Roth
Filmmaker referenced for remark about residuals
Episode: Stu Stone on the New Hollywood Hustle and the Rolling with Saget Years| Ep 265 HTBITY

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Jamie Kennedy
Host of the show, performer and comedian with a long-running interview format.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 420 ratings
  • Episode comment

    The 9/16/36 episode, Jamie ur in LA, of course the crowd is offended. Do the road brother!

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    Gene Everett 187
    United States20 days ago
  • This is SO relatable

    I am enjoying this podcast so much, which is refreshing as it is surprising. I went through a similar awakening in 2020, which many did as well and as a native SoCal girl living in a VERY liberal place, I feel often like I am living in a social experiment. Hearing someone with a platform speak out openly about it is something I appreciate so very much. In all honesty I basically have written Hollywood off because the last few years with Covid I was beyond grossed out by the hypocrisy. I didn’t... more

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    5
    Jenyogagal
    United States2 months ago
  • Kelly Dodd

    Jamie , please get far away from Kelly Dodd . She was calling your new home “tacky” ,on your last Jeff Lewis live appearance, with Kelly . I didn’t like it , it felt mean . You have been nothing but kind to her . I just hope you’re ready to fight , because Kelly will go as low as she can , when you no longer serve her . So I would back away slowly , Jamie .

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    RealityTVLover 98
    United States2 months ago
  • Can’t hear it

    Get better microphones and talk into them.

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    2
    JakeGun
    United States2 months ago
  • Jamie Kennedy’s HTBITY (Overall Review)

    I started listening to Jamie Kennedy’s HTBITY podcast at the beginning of 2018 after I got my wisdom teeth removed. Ever since I started listening to the first five episodes, I thought it showed a side of him Jamie that was honest, transparent, philosophical, and vulnerable after he spoke about a plethora of topics that were relatable to me, my past experiences, the current events that would occur in the present, and the future, while also trying to maintain a humorous tone. After listening to t... more

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    AKAJulianWorthington
    United States4 months ago

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We’re Living in a Matrix… And AI Just Made It Worse | Ep 277 HTBITY with Jamie Kennedy
Q: Why did you sound the alarm about AI right now?
Because capabilities are accelerating rapidly and there have been incidents showing AI can go rogue, raising concerns about safety, regulation, and the potential consequences in the near future.
The Squatter Hunter on Fake Leases, Broken Laws & Taking Homes Back | Ep 274 HTBITY w/ Jamie Kennedy
Q: How did you get started with Squatter Hunters and what inspired the approach?
Shelton explains how a personal family situation exposed him to the loopholes in occupancy laws, spurring him to document and publicize cases to raise awareness and push for law changes.
Shannon Beador Gets Real: 12 Years of RHOC, the DUI, and Why She's Happy Alone Ep 267 HTBITY
Q: What was the Quiet Woman restaurant controversy about, and what did you learn from it?
The bill incident was framed as entitlement, but I argued the situation was more about the dynamics of guests, media attention, and respect for business owners; ultimately, I learned the importance of choosing battles and maintaining professionalism in public settings.
Shannon Beador Gets Real: 12 Years of RHOC, the DUI, and Why She's Happy Alone Ep 267 HTBITY
Q: Can you describe the DUI incident and how you handled it publicly and personally?
I explained the circumstances, took responsibility, paid restitution, and engaged in counseling and community service; I wanted to model accountability and show that I could learn from the experience instead of sweeping it under the rug.
Sheriff Chad Bianco Exposes California's Corruption, & Shares His Plan to Fix It All | Ep 259 HTBITY
Q: What are the five biggest problems Bianco sees in California?
Bianco identifies business regulations, environmental/environmental permitting processes, oil and energy policies, housing/building costs, and the homeless crisis as the major problems, with frequent emphasis on how regulation and politicized policy create cost and risk for business and residents.

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