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EP186: Best Reddit Stories of the Week!

Aug 21, 2026 · 1h 6m

Summary

Hosts Denver and Jan review Reddit posts, starting with a mother-in-law who retaliates against her rude daughter-in-law by skipping her coffee order. They then discuss a man who buys a hot tub for his brother after friends' parents gatekeep a pool the kids co-owned. The episode takes a dark turn with stories of abusive behavior following grief and a disturbing confession about hooking up with a best friend's mother. Finally, they cover a wife discovering her husband’s secret past engagement to a deceased friend named Claire.

Topics discussed

Toyota National Sales Event Ad AITA: Not buying daughter-in-law tea on road trips AITA: Buying hot tub after brother's pool exclusion Toyota National Sales Event Ad Relationship Advice: Husband's aggressive behavior and assault AITA: Birthday hook-up with best friend's mom AITA: Dispute over naming baby after husband's deceased fiancée Toyota National Sales Event Ad Update: Husband lied about past engagement to Claire Relationships: Jealousy over boyfriend's family Japan trip Toyota and Pepsi Ads Update: Boyfriend's family rejects OP over Japan trip Funny Story: Smart feeder plays 'unemployed goblin' message Outro, Raffle, and Devil Wears Prada 2 Ad
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