The Damaged Ones are back with another wild “Am I The Asshole?” segment — and this week, we’re diving deep. From narcissistic parents to the long-lasting impact of bullying, we break down the stories that hit way too close to home.

And of course… we had to talk about the people letting AI (yes, even ChatGPT) make every decision for them. Helpful? Maybe. Healthy? Absolutely not.

Plus, Would You Rather? returns with a chaotic, New York–themed twist you definitely weren’t ready for.

If you’re into unfiltered conversations, relatable chaos, and dark humor with heart — this episode is your spot.

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We’re diving headfirst into the rabbit hole on this one! 🕳️ Mike & Sarah tackle the age-old question: Can men and women really be just friends? Spoiler — yes… but only if both sides are mature enough to handle it. We’re unpacking everything from friendships and relationships to social roles, double standards, and how the definition of “acceptable” keeps changing.

Oh, and somewhere between debating emotional boundaries and social norms, Mike admits that YouTuber Caleb Hammer has turned him into a bit of a finance nerd — because numbers don’t lie, even if your budget does.

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Happy Halloween to all you Damaged listeners!!! Here we are talking our experiences from our trip and mini vacation of Texas. Everything from our moments at the Junkyard Haunted Attraction at Fort Worth, to the Museum of Illusions, to watching the X trilogy starring Mia Goth. The fact is, we had an amazing time, and wanted to take this chance to share our moments with you!

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Happy Sunday everyone!!! We have just arrived from the road to Dallas, Texas from PA!!! That won't stop us from talking and sharing our experience with you! Everything from breaking shot glasses at Buc-ee's, to being a hero on Mount Everest & K2, to debating if wearing a Nazi costume constitutes at crossing the line for Halloween. So much laughs and stuff to share, right here on this episode.

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Halloween season continues, and both Mike Garcia & Sarah Atland come together to share their favorite Halloween stories, and ones that freaked them out. From a mother having fangs, to going to Kim's Crypt in PA, and so much more to share. Plus, less than one week away until the EPIC road trip to Dallas, TX. All that and more, right here. Side note, someone really really HATES Tootsie Rolls, LOL. Let's continue to have fun scares in the latest episode.

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We're still in Halloween season, and it's time to reveal our favorite movies & horror shows that are outside the usual classics. From a movie about a dog's perspective already out in theaters, to a show on a different kind of Vampires, to an anime recommendation, we're talking all around the spectrum of horror. Plus, Sarah gives us her non-spoiler review on Netflix's Monster: Ed Gein. All that and more randomness, (including Sarah loving to spend a night at a haunted house) right here! Let us know what're your favorite horror movies and tv shows you recommend to us. We love horror, so let's get terrified together. BOO!

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It's Halloween season, and we're kicking this off with a list of what horror movie villains and monsters, that could potentially be the worst roommates ever. Ever wondered what it would be like to live with Freddy Kruger? What about Samara calling your friends saying "7 days", or how the house would be if you lived with someone like the Creeper from Jeepers Creepers, smelling you and watching you sleep? Yup, it's another disturbing episode, but we're having a good time nonetheless! Who would be your worst roommate for a horror villain? Let us know now!

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On this episode of the Damaged Ones podcast, we are OUTRAGED with where the world is right now. First, stupid pregnant women popping Tylenol pills just to stick in to the President, without realizing their putting themselves and their babies' health at risk. Next, the "Rapture" has gotten people to sell off everything, including their own children. It is just a rain of mental illness all around where stupid people continue to disappoint us in being a part of the human race. All this plus our returning segment of "Would You Rather?" involving the Nun painting and a Ouija board.

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