Ever wonder why we root for the killer in a slasher flick but would run for our lives if we met them in reality? In this episode of The Damaged Ones, we dive into the weird line between fiction and reality—why we adore villains, demons, and monsters on screen but despise them in the real world. From the thrill of safe scares to the psychology of fear, we’ll break down why horror is fun in stories but terrifying in life. Plus, our returning segment of Would You Rather with deep introspection in Sarah's brain. All this and more, right here!

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Today on the episode of the Damaged Ones podcast... no intro, no segments, we talk on the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk and the murder of Iryna Zarutska. We reflect on how we feel towards the media, and of course, the extremists that laughs and are happy of another person's murder... it all stems of us needing to do better and come together more than ever in this world...

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Today on the Damaged Ones Podcast, we're talking on individuals that post themselves for attention & clout, and take it to a whole other level. First, 8 staff members from a Sansum clinic posting a dehumanizing video showing a patient's discharge... yup. Next, a doctor with a sexual obsession for amputation p*rn, and removed his own legs... and let's not forget the Airlines flight attendant that twerked on TikTok for attention over 6 months ago.

We end the episode with the returning segment of Would You Rather? Involving animals, and horror situations.

All that and more, right here!

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This week on The Damaged Ones, we’re going in on the ridiculous decision-making from the suits at the top — starting with the whole Cracker Barrel mess. Why do CEOs think slapping a “modern” spin on a timeless logo ever works? Spoiler: it doesn’t. Then, we shift gears to a tragic story of a young man who took his own life, with his parents now suing ChatGPT. We unpack why AI isn’t the villain here, and where the real responsibility should fall. And of course, we lighten it up with our fan-favorite segment, Would You Rather? — featuring the heartbreak of waffles being taken off the table. Yep, it’s one of those episodes.

On this episode of The Damaged Ones Podcast, Mike Garcia and Sarah Altand dive into the weird, messy world of mashup songs—yeah, those Frankenstein tracks that somehow work way too well. We talk about the ones that hit us hardest, whether it’s because they’re hilarious, oddly emotional, or just plain chaotic. Expect dark humor, way too much honesty, and a few guilty-pleasure confessions along the way!

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SONGS:

Breathe My Sulfur

Set Fire in the End

Crawling Stricken

Numb Life

Down in the Sickness

Old Staind Road

Semi-Charmed Sign

Freaktender

The Next Sickness

In this episode, we dive into one of the biggest things holding us back: fear. Whether it’s fear of the unknown, fear of failure, or that little voice whispering imposter syndrome, we all deal with it. We break down what fear really is, how it sneaks into our daily lives, and what small, consistent steps we can take to push past it and start moving forward. Along the way, we take a trip down memory lane with some Lock Haven college stories, mix in a fun Would You Rather segment, and wrap it all up with what’s coming and what to do look forward to next week! As always, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, Share & Download the podcast!

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Ever feel like you just want to scream at the top of your lungs? Welcome to the Men’s Primal Scream episode — where we talk about the pressure to keep it all bottled up because “that’s what men are supposed to do.” We’ll get into the everyday struggles that make you want to explode, and why letting it out might be exactly what we need.

Plus, we dive into relationships — specifically, getting women to think a little more logically instead of purely emotionally (yep, we’re going there). Along the way, Mike Garcia and Sarah Atland bond over their love for animals… and as a bonus, Mike goes off on a hilarious rant about how much he hated sharing toys with his siblings.

Dark humor. Real talk. Comedy you probably shouldn’t play at work — it’s all here!!!

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This one’s gonna sting for some people. We’re talking Sydney Sweeney catching heat just for being hot in an American Eagle ad, Shannon Sharpe getting the boot from ESPN (and yeah, it might have something to do with not keeping things in check), and John Cena making his fiancée sign a 75-page contract before marriage. Plus, the Coldplay Cam fallout and what that says about modern dating. From jealousy to fake outrage to why most men, and Mike Garcia seems scared of marriage — it’s all connected. Let’s talk about why “They” are always mad... and what’s really going on underneath. As always, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, Share & Download the podcast, and let us know all of your comments, questions or concerns!