How To Destroy Everything

This is the true story of Richard Jacobs – a narcissist who destroyed a childhood, a marriage, a family, and a community. He sued every sentient being on the face of the earth, got banned from restaurants, and inspired a support group composed solely of people he traumatized. He stole notary stamps, hacked emails, forged signatures… and won a U.S. Supreme Court case. He was also my dad.

Join us each week as hosts Danny Jacobs and Darren Grodsky will shift between past and present to explore the lasting impact of Richard Jacobs.

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Society & Culture
Documentary
1
Interregnum: How to Destroy a Name
57 min
2
Episode 9: How to Destroy a Divorce Part 2
49 min
3
Interregnum: How to Destroy a Therapy Session
57 min
4
Episode 8: How to Destroy a Divorce Part 1
50 min
5
Interregnum: How to Destroy an HOA
53 min
6
Episode 7: How to Destroy a Career Part 2
61 min
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Interregnum: How to Destroy a Nose Job
49 min
8
Episode 6: How to Destroy a Career Part 1
48 min
9
Interregnum: How to Destroy a Family Text Chain
53 min
10
Episode 5: How to Destroy a Marriage
48 min
11
Interregnum: How to Destroy Generational Trauma
51 min
12
Episode 4: How to Destroy a Courtship
50 min
13
Interregnum: How to Destroy an Audience
50 min
14
Episode 3: How to Destroy a Home Part 2
60 min
15
Trailer: The Rest of the Season
4 min
16
Episode 2: How To Destroy A Home Part 1
Danny & Darren explore the absurd, bizarre, and horrific aspects of the house Richard called home for more than 40 years. And in opening up his father’s secret compartments (both literal & figurative), Danny is confronted with whether he’s truly ready to face the ghosts that haunt him.
43 min
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Trailer: How To Destroy Everything
This is the true story of a narcissist who destroyed a childhood, a marriage, a family, and a community. You know, a comedy. How To Destroy Everything is a narrative docu-dramdey that breaks the forms of any other podcast you've listened to. It will trigger all your emotions and leave you dying to know more. Instagram: @how_to_destroy_everything Twitter / X: @HowToDestroyPodSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/HowToDestroyEverything/about If you have any stories about Richard Jacobs or just want to drop us an email please contact us here: IknowRichardJacobs@gmail.com
1 min
18
Pilot Episode: Meet Richard Jacobs
The first episode of a wild journey into the world of a narcissist. Meet Richard Jacobs through the eyes of his son and his son’s childhood bestie, who follow the clues and put together the pieces of Richard’s destructive life. You know, a comedy.
42 min