Secondhand Confessions

Secondhand Confessions
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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.

  1. DEC 17

    Episode 32: Confession Session

    Text us your confessions and stories. In this episode, we dive into confessions shaped by grief, boundaries, and the aftermath of unspoken truths.  First, a grieving mother recounts the devastating loss of her child and the years of emotional abuse that followed her marriage—culminating in a darkly ironic act of defiance when her ex-husband weaponizes grief and demands “his half” of their child’s ashes. What unfolds is a story about survival, control, and the moment someone finally chooses peace over appeasement. Next, a newlywed bride reflects on a wedding day shadowed by her husband’s past, when his former fiancée arrives wearing the dress she was once meant to marry him in. What begins as quiet discomfort evolves into a powerful lesson about communication, respect, and the importance of confronting issues before they fester. Join us for an episode that examines how grief lingers, how boundaries are tested, and how clarity—sometimes delayed—can ultimately set people free. Share your confessions with us on our website or on Instagram.

    49 min

  2. DEC 3

    Episode 31: A Tale of Two Stories

    Text us your confessions and stories. In this episode, boundaries and appearances collide in ways no one sees coming. First, a college roommate refuses to disappear for a day just to satisfy his friend’s conservative mother—sparking a clash between cultural expectations, personal space, and what it really means to feel at home. Meanwhile, in a far more volatile family, a woman finally snaps after years of cruelty, firing back at a stepsister who mocked her fiancé’s facial scars—only for karma to deliver its own twist. Both stories dig into the messy space where empathy meets self-respect, and where biting words can wound or reveal long-overdue truths. When someone crosses the line, is standing up for yourself cruelty or justice? Share your confessions with us on our website or on Instagram.

    33 min

  3. SEP 3

    Episode 30: Truth Hurts

    Text us your confessions and stories. In this episode, honesty doesn’t just set people free; it cuts deep. A teenage daughter learns she wasn’t part of a careful plan but the result of a broken condom, thanks to her father’s careless joke. What begins as laughter leaves lasting scars, as she wrestles with feelings of rejection and questions her place in the family. Across another dinner table, a son turns the spotlight back on his very religious parents, exposing their own long-hidden “premature birth” story when they try to shame him for living with his fianceé. Both tales unravel the fragile balance between love and truth, showing how a single comment—whether thoughtless or calculated—can reshape relationships. Was it necessary honesty, cruel humor, or long-overdue justice? From Reddit’s fiercest debates to raw family reckonings, this episode explores the sting behind the phrase: the truth hurts. Share your confessions with us on our website or on Instagram.

    40 min

  4. AUG 27

    Episode 29: The Closet Chronicles

    Text us your confessions and stories. In this episode, one closed closet door hides more than just clothes—it holds years of trauma, healing, and the fragile trust between two people. A girlfriend, haunted since childhood by the night a man emerged from her closet, finds comfort in glow-in-the-dark stars and a simple request: keep the closet door shut at night. For years, her boyfriend respects this boundary—until he decides to “test” her by leaving it open on purpose. What follows is not just a sleepless night, but the unraveling of their relationship. Was this about a squeaky door, or a deeper clash over respect, control, and compassion? From Reddit’s fiery debates to a heartbreaking firsthand response, this story shines a light on how the smallest acts of care—or neglect—can make or break love. Share your confessions with us on our website or on Instagram.

    45 min

  5. APR 23

    Episode 28: Love Is Blind

    Text us your confessions and stories. In this episode, the little things turn out to be anything but little—as one Redditor’s Valentine’s Day takes an unexpectedly painful turn. First, a wife asks her husband for something sweet and simple: a thoughtful pair of earrings. What she unwraps instead? The exact same earrings she’s worn every day for two years—including the day they met, the day he proposed, and the day they got married. Her disappointment cuts deeper than the jewelry box suggests, sparking a wave of online debate about emotional labor, invisibility, and whether love can survive clueless gift-giving. From missed signals to meaningful makeups, this story is a reminder that paying attention isn’t just romantic—it’s relational survival. Share your confessions with us on our website or on Instagram.

    28 min

  6. APR 16

    Episode 27: Workplace Drama

    Text us your confessions and stories. In this episode, workplace politics get personal—and painfully real—as three Redditors learn what happens when professional boundaries blur and basic human decency is left off the meeting agenda. First, a new mom is forced to sit through a two-hour meeting while in active labor because her boss decided his agenda was more urgent than childbirth. Then, an employee uses their lunch guest privileges to break bread with a homeless man who’s become a friend—only to be accused of endangering children and violating workplace norms after celebrating his first steps toward housing and stability. Finally, when a serial lunch thief gets caught red-handed eating someone else’s microwaved meal, the confrontation turns into a viral office drama with high heels, cold leftovers, and no regrets. Share your confessions with us on our website or on Instagram.

    39 min

  7. APR 9

    Episode 26: Let Them Eat Cake

    Text us your confessions and stories. In this episode, love and loyalty are measured not in words, but in slice of cake—served with a side of disappointment and dashed expectations. First, a woman celebrates one year of sobriety with her favorite berry chantilly cake, only to have her family steamroll the moment with gymnastics news and wine. Then, a stepmom’s homemade birthday cake becomes a battleground when her husband trashes it for lacking blueberries. And finally, a widower just wants to taste his late wife’s legendary chocolate cherry cake again, but when he enlists a bakery to resurrect it, his kids accuse him of selling her memory. Join us as we explore three stories where cakes aren’t just confections—they’re conduits for grief, validation, and the unspoken hunger for love. Share your confessions with us on our website or on Instagram.

    40 min

  8. APR 2

    Episode 25: In Sickness and In Health

    Text us your confessions and stories. In this episode, love is tested not by grand betrayals or secrets, but by sinus infections and stubborn plaque. First, a woman grapples with the slow erosion of intimacy in her otherwise solid relationship, thanks to her partner’s six-year dental care boycott and the olfactory fallout that follows. Then, a man re-evaluates his entire marriage after being hospitalized with a severe infection—only to find his wife’s empathy MIA and her driving more reluctant than supportive. Join us as we dig into two raw, revealing stories where sickness doesn’t just test the vows—it exposes whether they were ever real to begin with. Share your confessions with us on our website or on Instagram.

    41 min
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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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  • Creator
    Secondhand Confessions
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Secondhand Confessions
  • Show Website
    Secondhand Confessions

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