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June 17, 2025 106 mins
This week, we’re joined by a new guest, Chris, as we dive into the messy world of morally grey characters, people, and actions. We explore betrayal by friends, the blurred lines between right and wrong, and whether certain choices can ever be justified. From real-life situations to fictional icons like Joe from YOU and Walter White from Breaking Bad, we unpack what makes someone truly “bad” This week’s bonus content episode dives even deeper into the morally grey—where things get darker, messier, and way more questionable. We talk about actions that might cross the line into serious territory (allegedly), and debate whether certain behaviors are forgivable... or something else entirely. 🤫 Above The Influence is a completely self funded podcast. Subscribing to our bonus content is the BEST way to support our show: https://abovetheinfluenceshow.com/ JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/7UwGtYhmE6 💊 For Holistic Formulas to Support Your LUNGS, LIVER, AND HANGOVERS: https://www.superbonsai.com/ Timestamp (ep. 14) 0:00 - Intro 0:23 - Who is Chris? 3:10 - How did Jordan meet Chris? 10:22 - How did Chris start selling? 15:40 - Gold Digging Men 18:54 - Betrayal by friends 21:38 - Viet and his extracurricular activities 28:13 - Why did Chris go to prison? 30:40 - What it’s like wearing an ankle monitor + What it’s like getting out 35:12 - Prison politics 38:38 - Fighting in Prison 43:01 - How to stop fighting. Chris’ advice for Viet 45:12 - Chris gives background on Jordan 48:29 - Morally Grey Character segment 52:51 - Joe from YOU 57:46 - Walter White from Breaking Bad 1:07:58 - Is Viet Trap a bad guy? 1:09:26 - Is Edward Snowden a bad guy? 1:16:04 - Thomas Shelby 1:23:11 - Talking about Harry Potter 1:28:24 - Morally grey actions 1:32:49 - Telling someone you’re not the one after sleeping together Follow Esther Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlebunszz/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@littlebunszz YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Littlebunszz Follow Wootak TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@barchemistry Personal TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@superbonsaihealth Instagram: https://instagram.com/barchemistry Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/wootak YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCDfX41sMJRIeG8kqAGTz6mg Follow Jordan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medinger/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jordanmedinger Follow Chris Instagram: @Chrixchr #podcastersofinstagram #abovetheinfluence #undertheinfluence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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