Advice Show 017 // Watch the Live Show on Livestream.com

Hi. Trying something new today. Catch Advice Show 017 LIVE on HeyJosh TV over here at Livestream.com. Game on at 3:18 p.m. PST.

Yes, 3:18 p.m.

Don’t be tardy.

// josh

Advice Show 016 // Porn Addiction and Rough Relationships

Yo, Josh Shipp here with Advice Show Episode 016. Today I’m dropping advice on Zach and Carly. Zach wrote in with vague confessions of struggling with an unnamed problem (I think I know what he’s getting at, though), and Carly’s tired of dealing with her best friend playing emotional yo-yo with her on-again off-again boyfriend. Listen closely, my friends…

Zach, to recap: you’re not alone in this struggle. More importantly, you’ll never beat this thing on your own. Ask anyone who’s tried and they’ll tell you the same thing: you need accountability, community, and support. Again, check out x3watch.com. (Btw, I’m proud of you for trying to shake the habit. It’s worth the fight.) Carly, tell your friend what she needs to hear. Ask her some deep questions, give her your honest advice, then step aside until she makes her move.

That’s my advice…so, what’s yours? Insert your two cents in the comments section below.

Until next time,

// josh

P.S. Katie, looking sharp. Great to have you on the show. Everyone, if you have an embarrassing childhood photo, keep ‘em coming to josh@heyjosh.com.

Advice Show 015 // Self Pity, Losing Dad, and Googling Yourself

Happy Thanksgiving Day’s Eve, grateful young humans! Allow me to present Advice Show Episode 015 for your enjoyment and edification. Yeah, I know what you really want right now is several healthy helpings of pumpkin pie and mug of hot cider, but you’ll have to wait until tomorrow. (Hey, don’t blame me; I’m not cooking your dinner.) In the meantime, Jessica needs advice on helping out a friend who feels really sorry for herself and Rachelle is struggling with losing her dad and isn’t ready to handle her mom’s new boyfriend. Let’s see if we can help:

And that’s my take; I’d love to hear  yours. What have YOU done to help pull people out of their pity parties? Or maybe you’ve lost a parent and can relate to Rachelle. How did you respond? What can Rachelle learn from your experience?

Keep it real, everybody.

Peace, love, and a turkey,

// josh

P.S. Priscilla, you’re photo wasn’t embarrassing. You look great, honestly. Tanline schmanline. Anyway, thanks for sending it to me; it was great to have you on the show. I hope you find a lovely prom date. The rest of you, send your actually embarrassing childhood photos to josh@heyjosh.com.

Advice Show 014 // Moving, Roommates, and Making Friends

Salutations, young humans, and welcome to Advice Show episode 014! (”Salutations” is a fancy word for “hi,” btw.) Phyl moved to a new school/neighborhood and feels like he has no one to talk to, and Kelsey is dealing with a tense roommate situation. I sling advice their way:

So, there it is. Patience, perseverance, and evites are where it’s at when it comes to making friends. At least, I think so. What’s YOUR advice on moving, making new friends, and dealing with difficult roommates? If any of you have tried out earplugs to block out snoring so you can sleep over your roommates ruckus, let Kelsey know how that worked out for ya. Could be a lifesaver.

Until next time,

// josh

P.S. Rachel, thanks for the embarrassing childhood picture; sorry for the bad print job. I hope we can still be friends. The rest of you, send your embarrassing childhood photos to josh@heyjosh.com.

Advice Show 013 // Haunted Houses, Cheating Boyfriends, and Lying Friends

Welcome to Episode 013! Zach wants to run a professional haunted house but his dad’s not exactly thrilled by the idea and Ashley’s boyfriend admits he cheated on her with her best friend (ouch)…but her friend denies it. What to do?

Glad you asked:

I’m guessing you know what’s coming next: that’s right! it’s YOUR turn. What’s your advice for Zacharia and Ashley? How would you (or have you) handled similar situations in your life?

In your face, but on your side,

// josh

P.S. This week’s embarrassing childhood photo definitely takes things to a whole new level. Dig out those photos of you from when you were an infant (or, you know, last week) where you’re trying to smile and it comes off looking more like a grimace on a scared chimpanzee. The world wants to see those pics. Send ‘em to me at josh@heyjosh.com.

Advice Show 012 // Exchanging Facebook Passwords and Joining the Navy

Greetings young earthlings! Episode 012 here with fresh advice ripe for the harvest. A girl who calls herself “Broken Heart” suspects her boyfriend may be cheating on her and Jonathan butts heads with his dad about wanting to enlist in the military straight out of high school. I have words for both of them:

So, what’s YOUR take? As wisdom brewed from experience percolates to the surface of your mind, pour it forth! (Sometimes I like to wax poetical on you.) Bottom line: “Broken Heart” and Jonathan aren’t alone in these situations. If you can relate, let ‘em know. Your advice matters, too, ya know.

Until next time,

// josh

P.S. Sarah, it was good of you and your curly childhood mullet to join me in the frame. As always, send your embarrassing childhood photos to josh@heyjosh.com. Keep it real.

Advice Show 011 // College, Goals, Pregnancy, and Truth Telling

Episode 011! Jess wants to write a book and be an artist, but her parents think that’s waste of time and want her to go to college…but the thought of college makes Jess panic. What to do? In other email, JD and his fiance are pregnant but don’t want his parents or her grandparents to find out. I serve ‘em each a savory morsel of wisdom, so sink your teeth into this:

And now, my young apprenti (I’ve decided to make “apprenti” the plural form of “apprentice” instead of “apprentices” because, well, I think it sounds cooler), let’s hear YOUR advice for Jess and JD. What are some of the lessons you’ve learned about planning for your future and/or telling the truth even when it hurts?

Until next time,

// josh

P.S. Jaimie, thanks for sharing your toothless childhood smile with me. I found it both heartwarming and humorous. The rest of you…let’s see what you’ve got. Send your embarrassing childhood photos to josh@heyhosh.com.

“Jump Shipp” Premieres This FRIDAY!!

Yo,

Here’s some advice you don’t hear every day: QUIT. That’s right. Forget what you’ve heard about “winners never quitting” ’cause that’s not true–winners quit the right thing at the right time. Every week on Jump Shipp, my new hour-long reality series premiering on Halogen TV this Saturday (Oct. 24) at 2 p.m. FRIDAY at 11 p.m. EST, I’ll be intervening in the life of a young adult to help them avoid the dreaded “quarter-life crisis” by offering them a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live out their dreams.

To find Halogen on your TV, click here. (If your cable or satellite provider is stingy and doesn’t carry Halogen, shame on them; do yourself a favor and submit a request that they start carrying it–you won’t regret it. Halogen is a new breed of television channel with big plans to do good in the world.)

Thanks for your support!

// josh

P.S. This “pilot” episode will be airing several times throughout the week, so if you miss it on Friday you can tune in on…

—Tuesday, Oct 27 at 7pm EST
—Wednesday, Oct 28 at 3pm EST
—Thursday, Oct 29 at 9pm EST
—Friday, Oct 30 at 1am EST

Advice Show 010 // IDENTITY, Trying New Things, and Getting Girls

Episode 010! Let me begin with some shameless self-promotion: today (Wednesday, October 21), in exactly one hour (at 3 p.m. EST), the greatest thing I’ve ever made is going on sale over at grownups.heyjosh.com, and I’m giving away some amazing free stuff to some of the first parents, teachers, and other adults who buy it for the teens in their life (that’s you). The product is all about helping grown-ups and teens work together to address the issue of labels and identity, because figuring out who you are is THE most important thing—it’s pretty much foundational to everything else. So, my advice to you? Get your parents to buy this for you.

In other news, Mara just switched schools and feels torn between her past and her future, and former ladies’ man Chris fears he’s lost his mojo after breaking up with his girlfriend. No fear, my friends—the Owl of Wisdom and I have got your back:

Now get thee unto the comments section and sling your own advice at Mara and Chris. Share your wisdom; the world is waiting.

Again, make sure to send the grown-ups in your life to grownups.heyjosh.com with special urgent instructions to make a worthwhile investment in your life. Feel free to craft your own personal plea, or just copy and paste this EMAIL TEMPLATE. Don’t forget, first five people to get their parent to buy this thing get a special personalized video from me (we’ll talk details later), not to mention a shot at winning tons of free swag.

Rock steady,

// josh

P.S. Hey William, welcome to the frame! You earned it, buddy–that turtleneck/cardigan combo is beautiful. Keep ‘em coming, people–the more the merrier! Send your embarrassing childhood photos to josh@heyjosh.com, and you, me, and William will hang out together.

How to Get Your Parents to Buy You The Most Awesome Thing I’ve Ever Made

Hey You,

**HEADS UP! Tomorrow (October 21) I’m giving some crazy free stuff, so read carefully!**

You know how I have an Advice Show? And make videos? And how they’re fantastic and brilliant and praiseworthy? Well, I’ve been working on something for the past few months that trumps it all. Seriously. It’s the sweetest thing since high-fructose corn syrup. And you can get your parents to BUY IT FOR YOU, no problem. (I don’t want your hard-earned money).

This thing is all about identity, because figuring out how to deal with being labeled and establishing a solid sense of who you are is super-freaky important. And, anyone who purchases this within the first 24-48 hours is eligible to win everything from $1000 to a whole day hanging out with me in person (Yes, I’m excited, too).

So, how do you get grown-ups to get you a copy and a chance to cash in on a bounty of giveaway goodness?

Use my nifty cut-and-paste email template below. Or flex your own creative persuasion skills.

Godspeed, young human.

// josh

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Dear [THEIR NAME GOES HERE],

Research shows that adolescents, teens, and young people like me really need a positive adult influence in their lives to succeed. I know you try really hard to be that for me…so, thank you.

Anyway, teen expert Josh Shipp is releasing this amazing interactive product about dealing with being labeled and discovering your identity. And the cool thing is he’s designed it to help young people (like me) AND grown-ups (like you) work together. I really think it would be a worthwhile investment in my development, especially since I’m planning on growing up to be president, cure cancer, and generally do amazing things.

You can order it starting Wednesday, October 21 at 3 p.m. (EST) while supplies last.

Check it out here: Grownups.HeyJosh.com

Thanks again for continuing to make an investment in me. You won’t regret it.

[YOUR NAME GOES HERE]

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