Evan interviews award-winning director Elizabeth Lo about her documentary Mistress Dispeller, following Teacher Wang’s work with a wife, husband, and mistress in China, and explores empathy, cultural “saving face,” legal/ethical challenges, filmmaking style, and the documentary marketplace.

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00:46 Season Intro and Guest Tease

01:17 Producer Banter and Setup

02:40 On the Docket: Shaq Divorce

04:14 Kids and Divorce Reflections

07:46 Parenting After Separation

10:22 Overrated/Underrated Begins

10:50 Legal Takes Business and CPAs

13:56 Co Parenting Communication Rules

15:54 Fun Picks Cornhole and Photobooths

20:38 Introducing Elizabeth Lo

21:29 Mistress Dispeller Origin Story

22:31 Teacher Wang Philosophy on Pain

23:59 Cheating Husbands Beyond Villains

26:01 Wives Culture and Saving Face

27:36 Directing Without Taking Sides

30:00 Editing With Restraint

30:20 Could It Work In The West

31:56 Legal And Ethical Minefields

34:01 Reconsent And Participant Protection

35:27 Mistress Beyond Villainy

36:43 What Mistress Dispelling Reveals

38:14 Participant Reactions And Trust

40:23 Filmmaking Style And Craft

42:15 Motivation And Doc Market Shift

44:19 Monogamy Love And Reflection

47:20 Future Love Stories

49:04 They Said It Quotes Segment

56:28 Documentary As Poetry

01:01:00 Wrap Up And Farewell

Evan delves into the complex world of divorce and relationships, spotlighting how financial dynamics impact these processes. The episode features an insightful discussion with journalist and author Josie Cox, who talks about her article on the rise in divorce rates when women out-earn men and her new book, 'Women Money Power: The Rise and Fall of Economic Equality.' The conversation covers the psychological and financial aspects of divorce, societal expectations, and the gender pay gap. Additionally, the episode presents the popular segment 'Overrated Underrated' and explores recent headlines in the world of divorce and family law.

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00:38 Season Six Kickoff and Reflections

03:54 Explosive Divorce Headlines

10:13 Overrated or Underrated: Divorce Edition

19:41 Interview with Journalist Josie Cox

28:38 Generational Shifts in Financial Dynamics

29:25 The Surprising Conservatism of Younger Generations

32:10 The Evolving Perception of Prenuptial Agreements

35:27 Financial Literacy and Gender Inclusion

39:42 The Gender Pay Gap: A Deep Dive

46:21 Addressing Gender Inequality in Professional Sports

52:00 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions

53:01 Fun Segment: They Said It

A rich conversation with Dr. Pepper Schwartz, an acclaimed sociologist, sexologist, and bestselling author. Dr. Schwartz discusses the importance of communication and intimacy in relationships, debunks myths about sex and aging, and provides practical advice for individuals at different stages of life. The episode concludes with a segment called 'They Said It,' where Dr. Schwartz offers her perspectives on notable quotes related to love, sex, and relationships.

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02:40 Reflecting on 2025 and Looking Ahead to 2026

04:47 The Power of Pause and Measuring Success

07:18 Reflecting on Past Episodes and Guests

11:21 Discussing Relationships and Marriage

16:06 Dating Post-Divorce and Intimacy

26:12 Financial Planning and Divorce

34:11 End of Year Reflections and Future Plans

38:49 The Physical Benefits of Climax

39:22 Sexuality After Age 50

42:00 Gray Divorce and Sexuality

43:53 Misinterpretations in Human Sexuality

47:56 AI Companions and Relationships

50:25 Reality TV and Marriage

54:12 Politics and Love

57:13 Advice for Different Ages

59:03 Communication in Relationships

01:02:09 Rituals to Keep Chemistry Alive

01:07:56 Famous Quotes on Love and Sex