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Childhood Confessions

Childhood Confessions

Written by: Mike Hasenauer
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Welcome to Childhood Confessions, the podcast where nostalgia meets honesty! Join us as we dive into the vibrant world of millennial memories, exploring the quirks and adventures of growing up in the 90s and 2000s. Each episode, we bring on special guests to share their tales of childhood mischief, discuss millennial topics, and reminisce about the cultural touchstones that defined our formative years.

From playground antics to late-night AIM chats, we'll take a trip down memory lane while unpacking the experiences that shaped us into the adults we are today. But that's not all – we're not afraid to get real. Our guests will reveal the secrets they've been keeping since childhood, confessing things they never dared to share with their parents or anyone else.

And to top it all off, each episode features a delightful blast from the past as we crack open my dusty childhood journal and read passages that will make you cringe, laugh, and maybe even shed a tear.

So whether you're a fellow 90s kid, a curious millennial, or just someone who loves a good dose of nostalgia, tune in to Childhood Confessions for a trip back in time you won't soon forget. Get ready to laugh, reminisce, and maybe even uncover a few secrets of your own.

2024
Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Childhood Confessions with Kat!
    Feb 2 2026

    The wait is over! Season 2 of Childhood Confessions is back, and Kat is kicking it off with a stories you truly can’t make up. We talk about her childhood and upbringing and lots of family dynamics, multiple “dads,” a complicated relationship with her mom, brothers, and a home life that wasn’t easy (and yes, it gets real).

    But don’t worry: we balance the heavier moments with the exact level of ridiculous you expect from this show. We play an AIM Away Message Game that instantly transports us back to the golden age of passive-aggressive teen poetry, and Kat reads a passage from Mike' 2nd grade journal entry that includes a strong opinion about a truck… that may or may not be a safety hazard.

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    52 mins
  • Childhood Confessions with Kristen Fellows!
    Mar 3 2025

    We’re back for Season 2 of Childhood Confessions, and we’re kicking things off with the hilarious Kristen Fellows! In this episode, we dive deep into the weird and wonderful quirks of childhood, including the undeniable chewiness of Polly Pocket’s tiny rubber clothes. Kristen shares a confession so bizarre, it’ll make you reconsider your snack choices (and possibly the nearest bathroom). Plus, we put our moral compasses to the test with a round of Fuck, Marry, Kill—but with animated characters. Buckle up for some nostalgia, some chaos, and plenty of laughs!

    🎧 Listen now and let the confessions begin!

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    43 mins
  • Childhood Confessions with Alex Watts!
    Oct 2 2024

    This week on Childhood Confessions,, I sit down with Alex Watts to dive into the quirks of her upbringing, including stories about her imaginary friends, life as a snowman, and a shocking confession about something truly disgusting she kept in a binder! We also go head-to-head in a game of '90s Jeopardy, and to top it off, Alex reads from my second-grade journal. It's a fun-filled, nostalgic episode you don't want to miss!

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    57 mins
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