Why I'm Not... With Brant Pinvidic

This episode explores the business of politics, including the question, "Is everyone an expert in politics now?" Guests include conservative commentator Ben Shapiro, liberal former Presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich, and D.C. lobbyist Jack Burkman.

Political lobbyist Jack Burkman returns to further discuss the business of lobbying and politics. Burkman shares exclusive insights in this extended conversation with Brant.

Brant questions his "ultra soft" parenting style, as a father of three, and compares it to the contemporary helicopter parenting that prevails in today's society. He explores the question, "Ever wonder if the parents of today are raising kids that can hack it in the world of tomorrow?" with an Ivywise consultant and former Yale admissions councilor.

This episode explores the topic of reality TV, including its contribution to producing some of the most famous and infamous celebrities in pop culture history, and why the business of being famous, for being famous, is at an all-time high. Guests include television personalities Spencer and Heidi Pratt, and reality television producer Jonathan Murray. Spencer and Heidi Pratt announce their pregnancy during the episode.

This episode explores the phenomenon of WWE, including how professional wrestling still works, and how it works so well after all the years of its existence.

This episode discusses the legality, science, myths, and facts surrounding marijuana in America.

This episode explores the billion-dollar weight loss industry and doubles down on its commonly perceived dirty politics and false promises.

Brant discusses how YouTube has transformed the entertainment and creative world, allowing creators to distribute their content directly to fans, with two of YouTube’s most well-known creators, Freddie Wong and Matthew Santoro.

Brant interviews Halle Berry’s ex-husband, Eric Benet about the events that led to checking himself into a sexual addiction rehab facility. Brant also consults with Dr. Chris Samuels, founder of the Sexual Addiction Treatment and Training Center, to ask common misconceptions and questions arising out of the Me Too movement exposing sexual misbehavior in every context of contemporary life, including if sex addiction is a legitimate addiction. Brant explores the legal distinctions between a sex addict and a sex offender, asking where do we draw the line between compulsion and the choice to make bad decisions and act out in bad behavior?

Brant interviews Hope Solo who candidly shares uncomfortable truths about the culture and business of her experience as a female professional athlete. Brant examines the overwhelming disparities between male and female athletics and unearths surprising facts and dynamics. He also interviews the WNBA's first president, Val Ackerman, who helps clarify both the positive opportunities and negative realities facing young female athletes today. Brant also explores the dynamics of his sons and his daughter as they pursue athletics in today's world.

Actor Rob Lowe joins the show to discuss about the good and bad of growing up as a young Hollywood actor. In this episode, Brant explores the ‘teen famous’ phenomenon in the current culture of social media fame and infamy easily accessible to children. Brant's son also weighs in on the topic.

Brant continues exploring the 'teen famous' phenomenon in the current culture of social media fame and infamy easily accessible to children in an interview with Cody Christian. He also interviews psychology professor Dr. William Todd Schultz from Pacific University in Oregon.