Bully Dialogues is hosted by Bryan Schimmel and Clinton Fein, who share their deeply personal stories that led them to create this groundbreaking podcast. Bryan, a former victim of bullying, and Clinton, his former bully, come together to tackle the complex realities of bullying from both perspectives—a rare and powerful collaboration.
In this episode of Bully Dialogues, Clinton and Bryan dive into Netflix’s Adolescence, a gripping drama that exposes the insidious ways bullying shapes and defines young lives, devastates families, and fractures communities. From gratuitously violent content to dangerous hidden meanings behind innocuous emojis, the show doesn’t just depict reality; it mirrors the toxic dynamics present in homes, schools, and online spaces. From their unique perspective as both a former bully and victim, they ...
18 Mar 2025
Episode 7 - Bullying in Sports
In the latest episode of Bully Dialogues, Clinton and Bryan take on one of the toughest arenas for bullying—professional sports. From locker room hazing disguised as “team bonding” to coaches who blur the line between discipline and outright abuse, they expose the toxic dynamics that thrive under the guise of toughness. With firsthand insight and razor-sharp analysis, they break down the lasting psychological and career-damaging effects of bullying in elite athletics, while also explori...
25 Feb 2025
Episode 6 - Cancelbaiting
Ever been backed into a corner online? Someone attacks, provokes, manipulates—and the second you push back, suddenly you’re the villain? Welcome to the world of cancel-baiting—where bullies don’t just aim to silence their targets; they aim to set them up. It’s bullying disguised as earnest empathy, as accountability, as moral outrage. But at its core, cancelbaiting is a strategic trap—designed to bait someone into a reaction, then use that reaction to try to destroy, cancel, and humiliate the...
6 Feb 2025
Episode 5 - Bullying as Entertainment
Imagine your child is pressured into a fight—not out of anger, but because someone wants content. Imagine being accused of a crime online, with no evidence, and then physically attacked by strangers for views. This isn’t a dystopian future. It’s happening now. In our latest #BullyDialogues episode, Bryan and Clinton discuss: 🔹 A Massachusetts case where digital vigilantism turned criminal. 🔹 Why students are recording fights instead of stopping them. 🔹 The role of social media platforms in am...
23 Jan 2025
Episode 4 - Bullied by Algorithms
Every day, every one of us is bullied by algorithms. Algorithms and social media policies overtly and subtly manipulate, restrict, and often harm users by limiting choices, amplifying harmful content, and creating environments of emotional and psychological distress. In this episode, Clinton Fein and Bryan Schimmel explore how these play out.
3 Jan 2025
Special: The Wicked Episode
Join Clinton Fein and Bryan Schimmel in this special episode as they peel back the curtain to reveal the bullying narratives in Wicked! and offer valuable lessons for understanding and change.
17 Dec 2024
Episode 2: The Making of a Bully and Victim
In the second episode of Bully Dialogues, hosts Bryan Schimmel and Clinton Fein explore what was happening in their childhoods that set the stage for the bullying that occurred. Join Bryan and Clinton as they explore their pasts on Bully Dialogues with honesty, vulnerability, and a shared mission to spark meaningful conversations and inspire action.
17 Dec 2024
Introduction
In the very first episode of Bully Dialogues, hosts Bryan Schimmel and Clinton Fein share their deeply personal stories that led them to create this groundbreaking podcast. Bryan, a former victim of bullying, and Clinton, a former bully, come together to tackle the complex realities of bullying from both perspectives—a rare and powerful collaboration. Through candid and heartfelt conversations, they explore how bullying shaped their lives, why it continues to impact so many, and what inspire...
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