Wrong Way Forward

Katy Montgomery and Justin Joseph

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. 6 DAYS AGO

    21. Get Over Him or Get Under Someone Else? (A Housewives Debate)

    Send us a text Is there a respectful way to move on… or is getting under someone the fastest path forward? This week on Wrong Way Forward, Katy Montgomery and Justin Joseph debate Real Housewives breakups, public rebounds, and whether discretion still matters when relationships end — especially when kids and paparazzi are involved. The conversation spirals (naturally) into: Future faking — what it is, why it’s manipulative, and how to spot itWhy promises without action are a dating and workplace trapBrutally honest breakup lines (and whether they’re clarity or cruelty)The difference between being honest and being harmfulEnneagram 8s, Karen accusations, and Justin’s very strong opinionsThey don’t agree — and that’s the point. If you love messy debates, cultural hot takes, and roasting bad advice until it cries, this episode is for you. 🎙️ Listen wherever you get your podcasts  📩 Send your chaos: wrongwayforwardpodcast@gmail.com  📱 Text line: 720-251-4450

    29 min

  2. 29 JAN

    20. Grinding, Grievances & Growing Up Beckham

    Send us a text This week on Wrong Way Forward, Katy and Justin wade into a celebrity family feud so messy it makes group texts look civilized: Brooklyn Beckham vs. the House of Beckham. We unpack scorched-earth strategies, alleged wedding drama, grinding rumors that live rent-free in everyone’s head, and what happens when family conflict goes public before anyone’s prefrontal cortex is fully cooked. Is Brooklyn bravely speaking his truth—or impulsively burning bridges? And if you’re David and Victoria Beckham, do you stay silent, lawyer up, or call a family therapist instead of a PR firm? Along the way, we spiral into snow panic, salt hoarding, Broncos stress, mother-in-law stereotypes, Prince Harry comparisons, and whether calling someone “a piece of work” is sexist (jury still out). As always, we ask the only question that matters: what’s the right way forward—and what’s absolutely the wrong one? Bad advice dies here. Family drama does not.

    26 min

  3. 22 JAN

    19. Am I a "Karen"? Here's the Test.

    Send us a text Are you a Karen… or are you just assertive? 😅 This week on Wrong Way Forward, Katy Montgomery and Justin Joseph break down what “Karen” actually means (spoiler: it’s more than just asking for the manager) and whether blunt honesty is confidence… or weaponized entitlement. We unpack the five “Karen” traits—neighborhood watch syndrome, escalation as a hobby, selective rule-following, intellectual inflexibility, and more—then apply them to a Dear Abby-style dilemma: two cold, soggy sandwiches, a 45-minute wait, and a friend who keeps calling you a Karen. So… is she a Karen, or just in the wrong zip code? Plus:  ✅ Katy tells a wild American Express story (grief + points = chaos) ✅ Justin admits he goes straight to the top (manager, immediately) ✅ The “Montgomery Grip” makes a comeback ✅ Viewer emails roast last week’s episode (Spanx, magnets, and mini-adventures included) ✅ Puppy Preston makes an appearance 🐶 ✅ And we debate Kim Kardashian gifting each kid a dog (PETA is not amused) If you’ve ever wondered “Was I being a Karen?”—this one’s for you. 📩 Got a topic or disastrously bad advice you want us to dissect? Email: wrongwayforwardpodcast@gmail.com or text us 720-251-4450 (include your contact info) 📅 New episodes every Thursday. Like, subscribe, and come back for more chaos. #WrongWayForward #Podcast #Karen #ComedyPodcast #AdvicePodcast #Relationships #BadAdvice #Storytime #HotTakes #Entitlement #CustomerService

    30 min

  4. 15 JAN

    18. Drink Less January (Terms Apply)

    Send us a text Dry January? Not exactly. In this episode of Wrong Way Forward, Katy and Justin take on Drink Less January (Terms Apply)—the loopholes, the pressure, the weight talk, and the minefield of trying to “encourage” healthier habits without blowing up your relationships. From Dear Abby disasters to GLP-1s, football exemptions, and why unsolicited honesty is rarely helpful, this episode asks the real question: Is it accountability… or are you just being an ass? #WrongWayForward  #DrinkLessJanuary  #TermsApply  #DryJanuaryish  #NewYearsResolutions  #BadAdvice  #RelationshipTalk  #PodcastHumor

    32 min

  5. 8 JAN

    17. WWF Season 1: Top 5 Moments That Changed No One’s Life

    Send us a text Justin & Katy share their Top 5 favorite moments from the show — the funniest stories, wildest viewer emails, and most ridiculous debates from across all episodes. Whether it was rawdogging flights, HOA nudity disputes, or Thanksgiving meltdown etiquette, these are the moments that shaped Wrong Way Forward. A perfect catch-up episode for new listeners and longtime fans.

    22 min

  6. 18/12/2025

    16. Ho-No-No: A Holiday Guide to Getting Gifting Wrong

    Send us a text This week Katy and Justin unwrap the chaos of holiday gifting—self-gifts, re-gifts, bad gifts, $600 table lamps, and Dr. Ruth’s shockingly bold “best gift you can give yourself.” Plus, the viral turkey trot prank that divided the internet…and this podcast.

    28 min

  7. 11/12/2025

    15. Confessions on Doomscrolling from 2 Former Bedwetters

    Send us a text This week on Wrong Way Forward, Katy and Justin return from Thanksgiving with puppies, storms, and some startling realizations about their phone habits. What begins as an innocent chat about boredom quickly unravels into a full-blown intervention on overstimulation, doomscrolling, and why watching TV while also scrolling TikTok might be the new American pastime. Katy wonders whether she’s lost the ability to sit still without a screen, Justin admits he can't read without mentally leaving his body, and together they unpack Jonathan Haidt, The Anxious Generation, and why 40% of American two-year-olds having iPads should terrify us all. Along the way, they revisit childhood spy clubs, intelligence-related bedwetting (allegedly), parental trauma involving trash-bag mattresses, and the eternal question: Can we actually learn to be present, or is boredom still illegal? Katy makes a public New Year’s commitment to a 30-minute-a-day social media limit using a mysterious device called “The Brick,” while Justin negotiates his own battle with TV news dopamine. If you've ever found yourself scrolling during a movie, listening to audiobooks at 1.5x, or panicking when your Screen Time report appears, this episode is your people. Text the show at 720-251-4450 or email wrongwayforwardpodcast@gmail.com  — especially if you're a fellow bedwetter. We’re building a community here.

    29 min

  8. 04/12/2025

    14. Rings, Things, and Holiday Mood Swings

    Send us a text In this week’s episode, Justin and Katy dive headfirst into holiday chaos—from competitive Thanksgiving gratitude circles and the eternal “why am I always assigned the rolls?” dilemma to HOA nudity disputes featuring a topless sunbather and one very dramatic neighbor. They also tackle engagement-season etiquette, including whether wearing a fake ring to a job interview is genius or deranged, and who actually deserves to keep the ring when an engagement ends. It’s petty, it’s hilarious, and it’s exactly the kind of bad advice that Wrong Way Forward was made to roast. Email us your holiday disasters: wrongwayforwardpodcast@gmail.com New episodes every Thursday—because bad advice never sleeps.

    30 min
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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
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Wrong Way Forward
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