Wrong Way Forward

Katy Montgomery and Justin Joseph
  • 5.0 (40)
  • SOCIETY & CULTURE

Well, bless your heart and clutch your pearls— She’s Katy Montgomery: Georgetown-educated lawyer, sought-after executive coach, and Southern-bred straight-shooter. He’s Justin Joseph: one time prosecutor,  former Emmy-award winning investigative reporter, and her wildly opinionated counterpart. These best friends are serving subpoenas to bad advice weekly with Wrong Way Forward - the advice column reboot you never knew you needed.  Sparks fly. And, so does the hilarity.  Join them as they turn questionable wisdom into a masterclass of smart irreverence. Launching September 18th, we’re coming for the worst advice from the week’s hottest topics. Think of it as a public service: we suffer through the nonsense so you don’t have to. Sign up now - streaming on your favorite podcast site.

  1. 4D AGO

    34. Your Hair or Your Package? Has Looksmaxing Gone Too Far?

    Send us Fan Mail This week on Wrong Way Forward, Justin and Katy dive headfirst into one of the internet’s most disturbing trends: “looksmaxing.” From jaw-breaking “beauty hacks” to influencers asking strangers “would you sex me,” the duo breaks down how far people are willing to go for attention—and whether it’s confidence… or complete delusion. They unpack the rise of viral figure “Clavicular,” whose extreme content has earned millions of followers—and landed him in the hospital. Is this self-improvement, or a dangerous spiral fueled by social media validation? And more importantly… why are people rewarding it? But it’s not all chaos. In a sharp turn, they spotlight a brilliant young physicist being called “the next Einstein,” proving not everyone is chasing fame the wrong way. 🔥 Brutal honesty, hilarious takes, and a debate you won’t forget:  Is looking better actually making us worse? 🎧 Watch, laugh, and question everything—only on Wrong Way Forward. 📲 New episodes every Thursday. Like, subscribe, and join the chaos.

    24 min

  2. APR 30

    33. Dying Moms, Bad Bosses, and Rat Boys

    Send us Fan Mail Bad advice meets brutal reality in this week’s episode of Wrong Way Forward. A longtime employee’s mother is dying… and her boss still wants the meetings. Is this heartless corporate nonsense—or a failure of communication on both sides? Justin and Katy break down one of the most uncomfortable advice columns out there and ask the question nobody wants to answer: where does empathy end and accountability begin? From newsroom chaos (yes, including being sent to cover a single snowflake on Christmas Eve) to the art of “contracting” your work relationships before things fall apart, this episode is a masterclass in what happens when expectations are never clearly set. And because we can’t help ourselves—Timothée Chalamet enters the chat, takes a swing at ballet and opera, and somehow becomes the villain of the arts community overnight. It’s messy. It’s funny. It’s a little too real. New episodes drop every Thursday. Subscribe, follow, and send us the worst advice you’ve ever heard—we’ll roast it. 📩 wrongwayforwardpodcast@gmail.com

    29 min

  3. APR 23

    32. From Helpful to Hateful: When Reviews Go Too Far

    Send us Fan Mail This week on Wrong Way Forward, Katy and Justin dive into something we all do—but rarely think about: leaving reviews. Are reviews actually helpful… or are they just emotional drive-bys from people having a bad day? From choosing hotels, doctors, and even dog trainers based on star ratings to questioning whether we’ve lost the ability to think for ourselves, this episode explores how reviews are quietly shaping our decisions—and our reputations.  Katy and Justin break down:  Why only the happiest (or angriest) people leave reviews  When a bad review is justified… and when it’s just petty revenge  The hidden risk: businesses reviewing YOU back  And how one bad experience can spiral into a public takedown Plus, they read their own reviews—good, bad, and slightly unhinged—and debate what actually makes a review helpful versus harmful. The bigger question:  Are reviews giving us better information… or just louder opinions? And before you hit “submit” on that next 1-star rant—  you might want to think twice.

    25 min

  4. APR 16

    31. Smoke Signals: Your Marriage Is in Trouble

    Send us Fan Mail This week on Wrong Way Forward, Katy and Justin tackle a deceptively simple question that spirals into a full-blown relationship debate: If you’re the breadwinner, do you get to decide what your partner spends money on? It starts with cigarettes—but quickly turns into something much bigger. When a husband refuses to fund his wife’s smoking habit, is he setting a reasonable boundary… or quietly turning into a financial dictator? And once you start controlling one expense, where does it stop? Snacks? Cocktails? Tattoos? Your entire personality? Along the way, Katy and Justin unpack:  The fine line between budgeting and control  Why money is the #1 relationship landmine  The “slippery slope” of approving your partner’s choices  And the real question no one wants to ask:  Is this about finances… or attraction?Plus, things take a turn into modern vices, relationship dealbreakers, and the cultural rabbit hole of “bimbofication” (yes, really). It’s messy, it’s funny, and it’s exactly the kind of bad advice we love to roast.

    28 min

  5. APR 9

    30. Stop Falling, Start Listening: The War With Aging Parents

    Send us Fan Mail This week on Wrong Way Forward, we tackle something no one wants to deal with—but everyone eventually has to: Your parents are getting older… and they’re not listening to you. We break down a Dear Abby letter where a daughter is watching her mom fall—literally—while refusing to use a walker… and still making casino runs like nothing’s wrong. So what’s the right move? Do you step in and take control?  Do you respect their independence… even if it puts them at risk?  Or are you just slowly becoming your parents’ risk manager? We get into:  Why traditional advice completely misses the emotional reality  How to reframe “safety” as independence (so they’ll actually listen)  The conversations families avoid… until it’s too late  The guilt of not showing up enough—and the uncomfortable truth behind it And then… we hit the moment that will stay with you: The math of how much time you actually have left with your parents. (It’s less than you think.) Plus:  Family tension around money, care, and control  Why denial is usually just fear in disguise  And how to have these conversations before everything blows up If you’ve ever felt stuck between loving your parents and wanting to shake them… this episode is for you. 📩 Text us: 720-251-4450  📧 wrongwayforwardpodcast@gmail.com New episodes every Thursday.  Where bad advice goes to die… and then gets resurrected so we can roast it again.

    29 min

  6. APR 2

    29. Born to Donate. A Savior Sibling Dilemma

    Send us Fan Mail This week on Wrong Way Forward, we ask a question that escalated WAY faster than expected: Do you owe your family a literal piece of your body? We unpack a wild story of a “savior sibling” — a woman born to medically save her brother — who’s now being asked (read: demanded) to donate a kidney to the same brother she barely has a relationship with… after a lifetime of being treated like a human spare parts kit. So… what’s the move?  Give the kidney and live with resentment?  Refuse and live with guilt?  Or negotiate like a lawyer with the ultimate leverage? Then, because emotional stability is not our brand, we pivot HARD into: 🚗 Jeep owners leaving rubber ducks on each other’s cars  🐄 Subaru drivers and their mysterious road rage energy  💀 What your car really says about you (and why it might be offensive) It’s ethics, family trauma, and unhinged car culture—all in one episode. 👉 Would YOU give the kidney?  👉 Are we monsters for hating Jeep ducks? Text us: 720-251-4450 Or send your chaos to: wrongwayforwardpodcast@gmail.com New episodes every Thursday.  Where bad advice goes to die… and then gets resurrected so we can roast it again.

    29 min

  7. MAR 26

    28. Flexing Your Apology Muscle

    Send us Fan Mail What makes a real apology… actually work? This week on Wrong Way Forward, Justin and Katy break down the anatomy of an apology—and why most people get it completely wrong. Using everything from viral “apology tours” to Will Smith’s infamous Oscars moment, they unpack the difference between saying sorry and actually taking responsibility. Because spoiler: “I’m sorry you feel that way” is not it. They dive into:  Why timing matters (and how waiting too long kills credibility)  The difference between private repair and public performance  What a genuine apology actually requires (hint: it’s not about being right)  How to rebuild trust—and why most people skip this step entirely  When it’s okay to not accept an apology at all If apologizing feels uncomfortable, awkward, or like something you avoid… you’re not alone. It’s a muscle—and most people never learn how to use it. This episode gives you the framework to do it right. Or at the very least… stop doing it wrong. 👉 Watch now on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

    26 min

  8. MAR 19

    27. Terrible Advice for Surviving the Apocalypse

    Send us Fan Mail Is it just us… or does the world feel completely out of control? Between the 24-hour news cycle, endless social media, and a constant stream of global crises, it’s easier than ever to fall into the anxiety spiral. In this episode of Wrong Way Forward, Justin Joseph and Katy Montgomery tackle a question a listener sent in: How do you stay sane when the news makes you feel like the world is falling apart? Spoiler: the advice column they found says to “plant flowers.” Justin and Katy are… not convinced. They break down why modern media is designed to keep you hooked, how doom-scrolling fuels anxiety, and what actually works if you want to interrupt the mental spiral. From Simon Sinek’s “two-year rule” to the surprisingly powerful five-senses grounding exercise, they explore practical ways to reclaim a sense of control when everything feels chaotic. Also in this episode:  • Why the 24-hour news cycle is built to keep you anxious  • Katy’s experiment blocking social media for 22+ days  • The psychology behind doom-scrolling and dopamine  • How to stay informed without losing your sanity  • Why your brain might actually be your worst enemy If you’ve ever opened your phone, read the headlines, and immediately needed a margarita… this episode is for you. Subscribe for new episodes every week where we serve subpoenas to bad advice and roast it mercilessly. 🎙 Listen to the full podcast wherever you get your podcasts  📩 Send us terrible advice to dissect: wrongwayforwardpodcast@gmail.com #WrongWayForward #Doomscrolling #MentalHealth #NewsCycle #Podcast #Anxiety #SelfHelp #SimonSinek

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Well, bless your heart and clutch your pearls— She’s Katy Montgomery: Georgetown-educated lawyer, sought-after executive coach, and Southern-bred straight-shooter. He’s Justin Joseph: one time prosecutor,  former Emmy-award winning investigative reporter, and her wildly opinionated counterpart. These best friends are serving subpoenas to bad advice weekly with Wrong Way Forward - the advice column reboot you never knew you needed.  Sparks fly. And, so does the hilarity.  Join them as they turn questionable wisdom into a masterclass of smart irreverence. Launching September 18th, we’re coming for the worst advice from the week’s hottest topics. Think of it as a public service: we suffer through the nonsense so you don’t have to. Sign up now - streaming on your favorite podcast site.

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  • Creator
    Katy Montgomery and Justin Joseph
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Wrong Way Forward
  • Show Website
    Wrong Way Forward

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