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Sixty episodes in, and somehow we've reached the bottom. Literally.

This week on Wrong Way Forward, Katy and Justin celebrate their 60th episode with a collection of stories that prove common sense may officially be extinct.

First, a concerned kindergarten parent writes to Dear Abby because her child's teacher is apparently such a terrible singer that she wants to stage a musical intervention. Katy and Justin debate whether the teacher needs voice lessons—or whether this parent desperately needs a hobby. Naturally, the discussion turns into Katy defending her own singing career, Justin questioning her talent, and a spirited debate about whether anyone over 50 should still be allowed on a dance floor.

Then Justin does the unthinkable: he critiques Céline Dion. Yes, that Céline Dion. Katy is appropriately horrified.

But the real disaster comes when they tackle the viral story of an endurance athlete who reportedly finished first despite suffering an extraordinary—and very public—bathroom emergency during the competition. Is that dedication? A health hazard? Or the worst sportsmanship imaginable? Katy and Justin have thoughts, and none of them are particularly appetizing.

Next, it's back to college as they explore the growing business of throwing fraternity-style parties for middle-aged adults. Think beer pong, questionable costumes, babysitters, and a strict no-photographic-evidence policy.

Finally, in a rare moment of sincerity, Katy and Justin reflect on Thanksgiving, aging, lifelong friendships, family, and the unexpected joy of reaching 60 episodes together.

This week: Bad singers. Questionable champions. Middle-aged frat parties. And a little gratitude buried beneath all the chaos.

Thanks for joining us for 60 episodes of bad advice, questionable judgment, and absolutely no personal growth.

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Dear Diary, My Husband Is an Asshole | Wrong Way Forward

Eight years of marriage. One secret Google Doc. An entire marriage's worth of grievances. What could possibly go wrong?

This week on Wrong Way Forward, Katy and Justin dive into a New York Times ethics dilemma involving a woman who has spent years documenting her arguments with her husband—only to discover that he secretly went through her phone and read every last word.

Now he's furious, she's devastated, and their marriage counselor probably needs a vacation.

Katy sees a massive invasion of privacy and a husband waving enough red flags to start his own parade. Justin isn't defending the snooping, but he has a question: If your spouse keeps an eight-year record of everything you've done wrong, is that therapy—or ammunition?

Naturally, the disagreement gets personal, with Justin threatening to start his own “Katy's an Asshole” journal.

Then the conversation turns to a listener's advice about handling childhood bullying, including why Justin might be the world's most overprotective parent despite not having children.

Finally, Katy and Justin take an unexpected detour into ancient philosophy, exploring Ryan Holiday's interpretation of Stoic wisdom from Marcus Aurelius and Seneca. Can we stop complaining, let go of things we can't control, and quit obsessing over what other people think?

For two people who have just spent half an episode judging a stranger's marriage, it's a particularly ambitious goal.

This week: Secret journals. Marital warfare. Helicopter parenting. Ancient philosophers. And two best friends who could probably benefit from a little Stoicism themselves.

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Nothing says “we care about your mental health” quite like forcing you to spend eight more hours with the people you already see 40 hours a week.

This week on Wrong Way Forward, Katy and Justin go head-to-head over one of corporate America's greatest inventions: mandatory fun. When a listener's advice-column dilemma raises the question of whether employees should be forced to participate in company bonding days, Justin would rather stay home with his dogs, while Katy thinks everyone needs to suck it up and be a team player.

Naturally, the conversation spirals into trust falls with Greg from accounting, Katy's traumatic discovery of Justin's college grades, and the horrifying realization that Justin somehow graduated with an accounting degree.

Then things get even scarier.

Just in time for Halloween, Katy and Justin tackle the controversy surrounding a children's clown costume sold through Target, revisit some of the most spectacularly offensive celebrity costume decisions, and ask a very reasonable question: Who the hell is approving this stuff?

From compulsory workplace happiness to questionable Halloween costumes, it's another episode proving that common sense isn't nearly as common as it should be.

This week: Forced fun. Failed accounting. Racist clowns. And absolutely no trust falls.

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