Secondhand Confessions

Mar 04 2025 21 ep. 55 mins 2

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Join best friends Pugly and Mickey as they sift through the internet's most compelling stories, offering listeners a unique blend of laughter, self-discovery, and therapeutic insights. Their engaging tales of humor and healing make every episode feel like an insightful conversation with friends.

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Episode 22: Dying in Szechuan

Mar 04 2025 50 mins

Text us your confessions and stories. In this episode, tough choices blur the lines between right and wrong. A man plans a secret vasectomy to escape his wife’s control—should his friend help? A woman’s boyfriend faces an ultimatum from his dying ex—does love or loyalty win? And when a sister goes to extreme lengths to expose a toxic boyfriend, was it justice or betrayal? T

Episode 21: Brides, Betrayals, and Bad Timing

Feb 25 2025 44 mins

Text us your confessions and stories. Weddings should be about love, but sometimes, they bring drama. A missing wedding dress sparks a heated debate over trust, a groom tricks his always-late parents into being on time, and a dressmaker faces backlash for setting boundaries with an entitled bride. Tune in for wedding woes, tough choices, and unexpected betrayals! Share your confess

Episode 20: Valentine's Day Postmortem

Feb 18 2025 41 mins

Text us your confessions and stories. In this episode, we explore the weight of love, loss, and loyalty in relationships. First, a husband’s well-intentioned Valentine’s Day surprise unearths years of unspoken grief, leading to an explosive confrontation that shatters his marriage beyond repair. Next, a man honors his wife’s late husband in an act of kindness that redefines l

Episode 19: Crossing the Line

Feb 11 2025 38 mins

Text us your confessions and stories. In this episode, family and friendship take a dark turn. A mother-in-law secretly infects her granddaughter with chickenpox, sparking outrage and exposing a husband’s misplaced loyalty. Then, a woman discovers that her friend has been sneaking into her house while she’s away—caught on camera. When trust is shattered, is there any way back

Episode 18: A Slice of Life

Dec 17 2024 51 mins

Text us your confessions and stories. In this episode, pizza becomes the unlikely catalyst for chaos and tough decisions. First, a parent confronts their son’s friend, who might only be sticking around for the pizza. Then, a vegan wedding feast turns into a family fiasco when unexpected pizzas crash the party. Finally, a delivery guy’s unsettling behavior sparks a heated confli

Episode 17: Blurred Boundaries

Dec 10 2024 62 mins

Text us your confessions and stories. In this episode, we explore holiday tensions and fractured relationships. First, a woman feels sidelined as her boyfriend prioritizes his ex-wife during Christmas. Next, a car accident reveals a young adult’s lingering resentment toward her parents’ rigid boundaries. Finally, a PhD student’s unusual coping mechanism strains his relationsh

Episode 16: Thanksgiving Edition

Nov 26 2024 50 mins

Text us your confessions and stories. In this episode, we dive into the chaos of Thanksgiving, where family traditions clash with unexpected dilemmas and tough decisions. First, a woman struggles to break a hosting promise to her mother with Alzheimer’s, whose house isn’t holiday-ready. Next, a sister’s questionable cooking sparks conflict over contributions to the meal. Fina

Episode 15: Navigating Chronic Illness

Nov 19 2024 51 mins

Text us your confessions and stories. In this episode, we navigate the intricate dynamics of misunderstandings, assumptions, and unconventional compromises. First, we meet a teenager battling both her father’s denial of her Celiac Disease and her new friend group’s mistaken belief that she has anorexia—leading to a well-meaning but misguided intervention. Next, we explore the

Episode 14: Obsessions: Gotta Catch ‘Em All

Oct 22 2024 65 mins

Text us your confessions and stories. In this episode, we delve into the blurred boundaries between passion, obsession, and control. First, we meet a boyfriend who is embarrassed by his girlfriend's Pokémon obsession, as he struggles with peer pressure and the clash of hobbies in their relationship. Next, we explore the tense dynamic between a volunteer EMT and his wife, whose obs

Episode 13: Hidden Obsessions

Oct 15 2024 74 mins

Text us your confessions and stories. In this episode, we explore the fine line between passion, obsession, and deception. A husband discovers his wife’s strange hobby: a conspiracy board tracking the alleged infidelities of their neighbors, with shockingly personal consequences. As tensions rise, so do questions about trust and boundaries in their marriage. Next, we unravel the