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Trial by Thread

Trial by Thread

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Welcome to Trial by Thread, where we spotlight real-life moral conundrums straight from the internet’s most buzzing forums.

In each episode, we’ll unpack stories—from petty conflicts to major showdowns—sourced from popular subreddits like “AITAH”, "AIO", and beyond.

Join us as we dissect every twist and turn, weigh in with honest reactions, and leave the final verdict in your hands—no formalities, no pretenses, just candid conversations about right, wrong, and everything in between. Tune in, pass judgment, and see where you stand in the court of public opinion.

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  • Boundaries, Loyalties, and Awkward Encounters
    Dec 21 2024

    This episode of Trial by Thread tackles tough interpersonal dilemmas sent in by listeners under the themes of "Am I Overreacting?" and "Am I the Asshole".

    Stories include navigating loyalty and lies for a family member's secrets, an unsettling workplace situation with cleaner crossing boundaries, deciphering hidden tensions in a husband's casual question, and handling the awkward reappearance of a sister's ex with a pregnant girlfriend in tow.

    Tune in as we unravel these tricky threads and explore when setting boundaries is the right call.

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    21 mins
  • Reddit Drama Unraveled: AITA Tales of Love, Loss, and Family Feuds
    Dec 14 2024

    This episode dives into a series of compelling stories from r/AmITheAsshole (AITA), where individuals share their most challenging interpersonal conflicts.

    One story explores a neurodivergent person navigating their boyfriend's passive-aggressive communication style.

    Another highlights a daughter's frustration with her mother's favoritism toward a troubled younger sister.

    A third tale examines the backlash faced by a woman dating her late best friend's husband. We also discuss a teenager's struggles with an aggressive brother diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD).

    Other stories include a long-term relationship tested by misbehaving stepchildren and a partner's resistance to change, as well as a couple clashing over the partner's hoarder father, and brother.

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    26 mins
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