# The TJ & Riggins Show (Part One) June Eighteenth: Lying to Strangers

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Podcast: [TJ & Riggins Show | Comedy, Pop Culture, Morning Banter](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tj-riggins-show-comedy-pop-culture-morning-banter-7530893)
Published: 2026-06-18T14:05:02+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2033

## Resource

06/18/2026 — On this episode of The TJ & Riggins Show, TJ opens up about his ongoing recovery from being a self-proclaimed germaphobe and how his attitudes toward cleanliness, germs, and everyday life have changed over the years. The crew discusses whether some fears are worth overcoming and which habits are hardest to break.The conversation also turns to reports of young women traveling to major international sporting events in hopes of meeting wealthy foreign men. TJ, Riggins, and Lindsay debate the trend, the motivations behind it, and whether finding romance at a global event is a smart strategy or a recipe for disaster.Plus, the crew tackles an ethical question that sparks plenty of opinions: Is it ever okay to lie to a stranger if they're being rude, nosy, or making you uncomfortable? Between awkward social situations, dating trends, and TJ's personal growth journey, this episode delivers another mix of humor, relatable stories, and lively conversation. PRIME PLUS members get commercial free: TJRiggins.com/Prime Have you entered this weeks TJ Riggins Trivia: TJRiggins.com/Win SUBSCRIBE links: Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe (Watch) on YouTube

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