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Dream fans....WE ARE BACK!

We're reimagining The Dream as a weekly interview podcast with guests and segments about, I don't know.... whatever we want? Don't worry! We'll still be focused on the "American Dream" and all the assholes that make it infinitely harder to achieve. We'll just have a bit more freedom in how we present it.

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Latest Episodes

Welp, the measles are back, baby. As of March 2026, there are roughly 1400 confirmed cases this year in the US. We speak to public health expert Dr. Olivia Zarella about what this means. Plus a little weird gossip about RFK Jr.'s brain worm. Check ou... more

Influencing a new generation of wellness.

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Can powders, pills and juices deliver on the promise to live longer and look younger?

And don't forget to sign up for The Dream Plus! For only $5 a month you can get every episode of The Dream (including our back entire back catalog) ad-free, along ... more

Getting into a cult is easy, getting out is hard. Unless you listen to Diane.

None of us are immune to cults, scammers and, according to today's guest, the wiles of the malignant narcissist. Diane Benscoter is a former cult member having joined the ... more

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Recent Guests

Amanda Kastrinos
Health communication scholar at the University of Florida
University of Florida
Episode: Green Eggs And Scams
Bonnie Patton
Executive Director, Truth in Advertising
Truth in Advertising (ttina.org)
Episode: Green Eggs And Scams
Katherine Price
Science journalist and author of Vitamania
Author of Vitamania
Episode: Magic Little Pills
Diane Benscoter
Founder of Antidote, a nonprofit focused on addressing psychological manipulation.
Antidote
Episode: The Antidote to Trickery
Jess Lewis
Chief Technology and Data Officer, expert in advertising and data privacy.
Cross Media
Episode: Big Sister Is Watching You
Adam Stone
Local newspaper reporter covering healthcare issues
The Examiner News
Episode: Divided Healthcare
Deborah Gould
Political theorist and ACT UP activist
UC Santa Cruz
Episode: Proxy Podcast Take Over!
Brandie Hadfield
A student therapist in supervision who worked for an MLM for 10 years before going back to school and whistleblowing on the experience.
Episode: Super Secret Sauce!
Sarah Too Good
Obstetrician-Gynecologist with Cedars-Sinai Medical Group in Los Angeles
Cedars-Sinai Medical Group
Episode: Birthing A Bad Dream

Host

Jane Marie
Host who focuses on personal stories and societal critiques, particularly surrounding the American Dream and its challenges. Known for a compassionate and authentic interviewing style.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 19.8k ratings
  • Sophomoric

    Just finished Season 1. Let’s start by stipulating the MLM companies are generally evil. If you want to understand why that’s the case, and their negative impact on real human beings, I would recommend not relying on those who clearly lack even a modicum of an understanding of basic economics. If this group had spent a bit half as much time actually educating themselves on the subject as they did selecting the “cutesy” music to play underneath the interviews (is this what passes for journalism t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    OskMoo
    United States17 days ago
  • Amazing…it used to be

    I love this podcast!!! I’ve never binged listed to entire seasons of shows until this one!!! EVERYONE has experience with MLMs and WELLNESS!!!! SO informative!!!

    Update: The more recent season is disjointed and turning political. I expect you’ll be trashing Charlie Kirk next! I’m out, and that is a shame!

    Update: I loved this podcast! I tried one more… after a few minutes of Jane failing against the evils of capitalism….while making money yourself because of capitalism, I had enough!! AGAIN!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    a2willie
    United States2 months ago
  • Jane is everything

    I love the genuineness with which she approaches the art of podcasting. She is phenomenal with her interview subjects, and she’s always talking about interesting things. Highly recommend!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mellowghost
    United States2 months ago
  • Not political?

    Then proceeds to compare Donald Trump to an MLM while billions upon billions of fraud being exposed in every Democrat city nationwide. Your podcast is a joke and so are you, you’ve lost a listener.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    emmabeans28484761
    United States2 months ago
  • Who cares what you think about Trump?

    What a disappointment! This podcast has so much potential to be fun and interesting, but you always have to talk about Trump and complain about him when you really don’t know very about the fact that these same enforcements were happening under Obama and Clinton. I hope that you will be complaining about them too because they deserve equal time! I wish you would just keep your personal beliefs to yourself and focus on the very interesting aspect of MLMs!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    elwalee
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

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The host's conversational style is commended for being relatable and engaging, making complex topics accessible.
Audiences express frustration with the ad placements, suggesting they overshadow the content and affect the listening experience.
Listeners appreciate the insightful storytelling and personal narratives that explore various societal challenges.
There are concerns regarding the growing focus on political themes, with some long-time fans feeling the podcast has strayed from its original format.

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#177
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#229
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#235
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#153
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#183
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#202
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Magic Little Pills
Q: Why did people trust or distrust vitamins in the 20th century?
Public trust was shaped by scientific discoveries, mass production, marketing influences, and fears about deficiency; this mix led to both enthusiastic adoption and skepticism, especially as companies leveraged personal liberty narratives to resist regulation.
Magic Little Pills
Q: How did the FDA's ability to regulate supplements change over time?
Regulatory power shifted away from the FDA due to legislative actions like the Proxmire Amendment, which limited the FDA's ability to set standards, allowing the supplement industry to largely self-regulate.
Magic Little Pills
Q: What exactly is a vitamin, and how does it differ from a supplement?
A vitamin is one of 13 essential micronutrients needed in small amounts for health; dietary supplements, while they can include vitamins, are a broader category that includes many non-vitamin products and forms, such as botanicals and specialized blends.
The Antidote to Trickery
Q: How is deprogramming different than programming?
Deprogramming helps individuals recognize how they've been manipulated psychologically and enables them to reclaim their autonomy without pushing any new belief systems.
The Antidote to Trickery
Q: What do you mean by psychological manipulation?
Psychological manipulation occurs on a level where people join cults or get scammed out of a need for happiness, often not realizing how prone they are to being taken advantage of.

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The podcast offers a critical exploration of the concept of the American Dream, focusing on the barriers that hinder its achievement. It frequently features guests from diverse fields who share insights and personal anecdotes, effectively diving into subjects such as multi-level marketing, the wellness industry, systemic racism, and social justice. This approach provides listeners with a broad perspective on the cultural and societal challenges tied to the American Dream, often marrying personal stories with critical analysis. Given its unique blend of humor, authenticity, and critical storytelling, the content is particularly appealing to those interested in societal critiques and personal narratives.

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1. Maintenance Phase
2. If Books Could Kill
3. You're Wrong About
4. Scamfluencers
5. Sounds Like A Cult

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The Dream launched 8 years ago and published 113 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Dream include:

1. Amanda Kastrinos
2. Bonnie Patton
3. Katherine Price
4. Diane Benscoter
5. Jess Lewis
6. Adam Stone
7. Deborah Gould
8. Brandie Hadfield

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