Monthly episodes discussing this topic, 2017-11 to 2026-07.
The people on the most episodes about this topic over the trailing three months, excluding their own shows — ordered by VoiceRank, their score across the whole corpus. The chart tracks each one’s episodes month by month.
Positions people took on this topic in transcripts, grouped by school of thought. Within a camp, people with demonstrated expertise on the topic come first, then those who reached the most listeners on it. Every quote links to the episode it came from.
Individuals should address concerns directly and openly with others to foster healthier interpersonal relationships and reduce conflict.
6 people · 6 episodes
Bobby Lee acknowledges past tension in his relationship with Harland Williams stemming from a lack of communication.
“the last couple of turns there's been tense moments between you and I yeah yeah because I didn't call you back”
TigerBelly · Oct 2024 · 14 episodes · 8.4M views on this topicEstablishing clear communication regarding exclusivity is essential in a relationship to avoid heartbreak and confusion.
“This is not something you need to learn the hard way. So I'm just telling all my friends out there. Yeah. Make sure you have the convo.”
Two Hot Takes · Apr 2024 · 2 episodes · 1.1M views on this topicInfidelity and betrayal by loved ones should be confronted directly while in the act rather than avoided.
“Don't give them even the opportunity. Walk in there and just confront it. The difference between you and your situation is there was no gray area. You were upset he did something. You left. When you come back, the story is still the same. This is different. You left and you robbed yourself of the op”
Two Hot Takes · Nov 2022 · 1 episode · 654K views on this topicA real friend should confront you directly about their concerns rather than going behind your back to spread rumors or make things difficult.
“If I had withdrawn a little bit into my relationship in its early stages, she should have given me some grace and confronted me directly when she had a problem rather than going behind my back. She absolutely should not have tried to drag my name through the mud”
Two Hot Takes · Sep 2025 · 1 episode · 370K views on this topicKevin Ryan takes responsibility for the breakdown of his friendship with Graham Stephen, acknowledging his failure to communicate effectively during a past event.
“I don't think like the the Ross one really bothers me because I don't know I don't remember that I don't I don't think that would happen because it's also like I obviously know you're going to be able to see the live stream right like it's just it's just all of those things in the past had kind of l”
The Iced Coffee Hour · Jul 2024 · 1 episode · 130K views on this topicConflict often stems from individuals exhibiting manipulative, blame-shifting, or high-conflict patterns that should be identified as such.
6 people · 6 episodes
Passive aggressive behavior is a non-confrontational way of expressing aggression that involves avoiding issues or intentionally sabotaging situations to hurt others.
“and then go out and do exactly what they wanted to do anyway because they there there the aggressive part is there. There is aggression. It's just not confrontational.”
Dr. Phil · Jul 2026 · 5 episodes · 2.6M views on this topicKathy believes that her daughter-in-law is an evil, manipulative influence who acts as a source of discord in the family.
“I believe there's an evil spirit within her who tries to sever ties with a mother goes between and lies lies lies deceives manipulat”
Dr. Phil · May 2024 · 1 episode · 1.8M views on this topicStephanie suggests that individuals who deflect blame and avoid accountability after acting maliciously in relationships exhibit a lack of maturity and moral compass.
“He has zero remorse. He clearly doesn't think he's wrong. He has no moral compass at all. He's trying to blame the producers. He's trying to blame Bow Bow. It never occurs to him that if you aren't a bad person, there's no footage to use of you to make you look bad.”
Stephanie Soo · Jul 2026 · 2 episodes · 1.7M views on this topicHigh conflict individuals are characterized by a persistent pattern of blaming others for the difficulties in their lives.
“some are thing about high conflict people is that they're preoccupied with blame that blaming others is a big part of their life so when you're dealing with a high conflict person who's blaming and has a personality disorder you get a stuck pattern of behavior you get high conflict personalities or ”
Huberman Lab · Oct 2024 · 1 episode · 525K views on this topicStephen A. Smith argues that Jason Whitlock's criticism is motivated by jealousy and a malicious, systematic attempt to harm black professionals in the industry.
“That's acting on behalf of somebody evil. and disgusting and jealous, who systematically goes about the business of trying to diminish and lower black people in our business because they're better than you.”
Stephen A. Smith · Mar 2026 · 1 episode · 289K views on this topicIt is best to handle disputes privately, avoid public spectacles, and maintain personal composure rather than engaging in conflict.
5 people · 5 episodes
He believes that physical conflict is for the streets rather than the internet, and he avoids arguing with people online to maintain his composure.
“And I can't demonstrate nothing on the internet. I can't do nothing to you on Clubhouse. So if it's going to be that, I'mma let you have it. I ain't going to go back and forth with you. When we see each other, it's going to be what it's going to be.”
Million Dollaz Worth of Game · Aug 2021 · 1 episode · 2.2M views on this topicHe asserts that they should not discuss potential drunk driving experiments on the podcast to avoid negative public perception.
“I just don't think people need to know that.”
Dropouts Podcast · Aug 2024 · 5 episodes · 1.6M views on this topicShe argues that it is inappropriate to engage in conflict or discuss serious issues in public settings.
“the last thing you should do is try and handle that situation in a public mall in front of people like that's not how you deal with it”
Dropouts Podcast · Dec 2020 · 3 episodes · 445K views on this topic
The host believes it is better for the podcast hosts to maintain peace rather than constant conflict.
“It's better when the hosts get along. Why can't you just get along with some of these?”
No Jumper · Jan 2026 · 3 episodes · 211K views on this topicHe asserts that fighting on a plane is counterproductive and that it is preferable to handle such disputes outside the airport.
“We all grown men. We all know how to conduct ourselves and be like, "Yo, let's take it outside." We all want to keep flying and making our money and do what we doing.”
djvlad · Apr 2026 · 1 episode · 34K views on this topicDirectly challenging certain individuals or situations is often ineffective or counterproductive and should be avoided.
2 people · 2 episodes
One should never attempt to confront or call out a narcissist, as it will likely lead to a negative reaction and will not result in change.
“if we only said one thing in this entire podcast episode is never ever call out a narcissist”
Mel Robbins · Oct 2022 · 1 episode · 2.4M views on this topicSam Tripoli asserts that ghosting is a justifiable reaction when he perceives deception or shadowplay from others.
“I only ghost when people to see all right when I see deception or shadowplay going on right I don't play you Armenian folk I love you yeah okay but let me just say something yeah this shitty ones like yourself yeah and you do shadowplay yeah it's like you you you you lie with him there's no army sha”
TigerBelly · Nov 2017 · 1 episode · 301K views on this topicPositions are extracted from transcripts by a model and may misattribute who said what. Every quote links to the episode it came from.
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