Episodes

  • I Impersonated a Movie Star Online... Until My Mom Caught Me

    I Impersonated a Movie Star Online... Until My Mom Caught Me
    Jan 2 2026
    In the golden age of dial-up and AOL Instant Messenger, at the peak of Lord of the Rings mania, 13-year-old Alex Russo did more than just admire his favorite actor, Elijah Wood—he became him. For a year, Alex lived a secret digital life as the Hollywood star, fielding fan mail and navigating the strange world of online celebrity. It was a thrilling game, a power fantasy played out in chat windows, where he knew all the trivia and could talk the talk. But every secret has its breaking point. Join us as Alex shares the hilarious, mortifying, and surprisingly profound story of how his secret identity came crashing down in an instant, thanks to an unsolicited photo and his mom walking in at the worst possible moment. He recounts the turning point that followed—a heartfelt message from a struggling fan—that forced him to confront the real-world consequences of his digital deception. It’s a nostalgic look at the wild west of the early internet and a powerful story about how our cringiest teenage mistakes can unexpectedly shape our future. Stories are dramatized based on real anonymous posts. Names and details are changed for privacy. Produced with AI assistance.
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    5 mins
  • My 25-Year-Old Sandwich Got Me Detained By Homeland Security

    My 25-Year-Old Sandwich Got Me Detained By Homeland Security
    Jan 2 2026
    What's the oldest thing you've ever kept? For Liam O'Connell, it's not a family heirloom or a vintage collectible, but a six-inch Subway sandwich he and his mate bought back in 1998. What started as a drunken university bet has, against all odds, survived for over two decades, evolving from a piece of forgotten junk in his garage into a local legend known as "The Granddad Sandwich." Join us as Liam shares the utterly mad journey of his petrified sub. It's a story that involves his wife nearly binning the prized possession, it becoming an unlikely media sensation, and even leading to a tense, surreal interrogation with US Homeland Security. This isn't just a story about stale bread and preserved turkey; it's a hilarious testament to friendship, the absurdity of life, and how one silly decision can spiral into an international incident. You won't believe where this sandwich has been. Stories are dramatized based on real anonymous posts. Names and details are changed for privacy. Produced with AI assistance.
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    5 mins
  • I Threw Away My Family's History... Then Drove to a Landfill to Get It Back.

    I Threw Away My Family's History... Then Drove to a Landfill to Get It Back.
    Jan 3 2026
    When Alex Chen’s father passed away, he was left with the overwhelming task of clearing out a lifetime of accumulated possessions. A man who survived scarcity, his father never threw anything away, leaving a house that felt more like a tomb than a home. Alex, an engineer by trade, approached the problem with cold logic, bagging up what he saw as junk in a nightly ritual he called 'The Great Consolidation.' But one fateful decision to throw away a box of cheap, sentimental keychains sent him into a spiral of guilt. This episode is a profound story about grief, memory, and the things we hold onto. Alex shares his incredible journey, from a bitter moment of purging the past to a desperate, pre-dawn trip to the municipal dump to try and reclaim it. It’s a story about realizing that the weight of our ‘stuff’ is often tied to the weight of our relationships, and how a moment of deep regret led to a powerful reconnection with his sister and a new way of honoring their family's story. Stories are dramatized based on real anonymous posts. Names and details are changed for privacy. Produced with AI assistance.
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    5 mins
  • My Dad Was 17 When I Was Born - We Grew Up Together

    My Dad Was 17 When I Was Born - We Grew Up Together
    Jan 4 2026
    What happens when your father is still a kid himself? This week on My Daily Talks, Sarah sits down with Maya Evans, a young woman whose father, Leo, was just seventeen when she was born. Their story is one of navigating life's challenges side-by-side, essentially growing up together. Maya shares heartwarming, hilarious, and often poignant memories of their unique bond, from sharing a love for 90s hip-hop to learning life's toughest lessons as a team of two. But their journey wasn't without its shadows. Maya opens up about a difficult period when an outsider threatened to break their unbreakable bond, pushing her father into a corner and nearly extinguishing the joy in their home. She recounts the powerful, transformative moment when her gentle father revealed a hidden strength to protect her, an act that not only saved her from a toxic situation but also reclaimed their family. This is a story about the fierce power of a father's love, the resilience of family, and the beautiful, messy reality of forging your own path. Stories are dramatized based on real anonymous posts. Names and details are changed for privacy. Produced with AI assistance.
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    3 mins
  • I Rejected My White Family To Be With My Real Family... My Black Family

    I Rejected My White Family To Be With My Real Family... My Black Family
    Jan 5 2026
    What happens when the family you're born into feels like a world away from the one that truly raises you? This is the reality for Leo Miller, a man who grew up white in a loving, Black family in East Oakland. His life has been a constant navigation between two worlds, a balancing act of identity, language, and loyalty, forcing him to wear masks just to move through a society that demands conformity. In this deeply moving episode, Leo shares the raw, pivotal moments that shaped him. From a childhood shoplifting incident that starkly revealed the ugly truth of his white privilege, to the adult decision to formally sever ties with his biological relatives, his story is a powerful testament to the idea that family is not about blood, but about who shows up. Leo's journey offers a profound and necessary perspective on race, identity, and what it truly means to be an ally in a world desperate for understanding. Stories are dramatized based on real anonymous posts. Names and details are changed for privacy. Produced with AI assistance.
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    4 mins
  • I Dated an A-List Actress... Then She ERASED Me in 60 Seconds

    I Dated an A-List Actress... Then She ERASED Me in 60 Seconds
    Jan 6 2026
    Imagine being swept from a quiet life as an artisan woodworker into a world of private jets, red carpet galas, and secret getaways with one of the most famous actresses on the planet. For over a year, that was Liam's reality. He was the secret boyfriend, the guest star in a life that felt like a movie, complete with NDAs thicker than phone books and friendships that evaporated overnight. But what happens when the director yells cut? For Liam, the end wasn't a dramatic confrontation but a cold, digital execution—a single text message that erased him from her life in less than a minute. In this raw and reflective conversation, Liam shares the story of how a Page Six headline became his moment of clarity, why he never went back for his things, and how he learned the difference between a life that looks perfect and a life that is truly, authentically his own. It's a powerful story about fame, heartbreak, and the quiet triumph of building a life on a foundation of your own making. Stories are dramatized based on real anonymous posts. Names and details are changed for privacy. Produced with AI assistance.
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    5 mins
  • The FBI Raided My Home For My Husband's Secret Life

    The FBI Raided My Home For My Husband's Secret Life
    Jan 12 2026
    What happens when the person you share your life with is a complete stranger? For Elena, a quiet life in Bellevue, Washington was shattered when a team of FBI agents swarmed her home, not for her, but for her respected, soccer-coach husband, Mark. The discovery they made on his computers would unravel not just her marriage, but her entire understanding of the man she thought she knew, revealing a depravity hidden behind a mask of normalcy. This is a story that goes beyond the initial shock of betrayal. It's about a justice system that feels more like a negotiation and the immense courage it takes to fight back when you feel completely powerless. Elena shares her harrowing journey from being a bystander to her husband's secret crimes to becoming the primary witness in a case against him for what he did to her. It’s a chilling, powerful account of reclaiming one's own story from the ashes of a devastating lie. Stories are dramatized based on real anonymous posts. Names and details are changed for privacy. Produced with AI assistance.
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    5 mins
  • Doctors Called Me 'Anxious' For 10 Years — Then I GAVE BIRTH To A 1.5-Pound Tumor

    Doctors Called Me 'Anxious' For 10 Years — Then I GAVE BIRTH To A 1.5-Pound Tumor
    Jan 13 2026
    For a decade, Eliza Vance knew something was profoundly wrong. She navigated a labyrinth of doctors' offices, enduring a barrage of dismissive diagnoses from 'anxiety' to 'over-sensitivity' while a mysterious ailment wreaked havoc on her body. Her constant pain was real, but without a name, it was treated as a fiction. This all culminated in a terrifying, life-or-death weekend where, isolated and hundreds of miles from home, she came face-to-face with the source of her suffering in the most shocking way imaginable. Eliza's story is a harrowing journey through the world of medical gaslighting, culminating in a moment so surreal it sounds like fiction. She recounts the horrifying drive home where she was forced to physically hold her own body together, the chilling indifference of the medical system, and the eventual, unbelievable climax where her body took matters into its own hands. It’s a powerful testament to resilience, the importance of self-advocacy, and the dark humor required to survive the unimaginable. Stories are dramatized based on real anonymous posts. Names and details are changed for privacy. Produced with AI assistance.
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    6 mins