This Escalated Quickly

Kelly Sanderson
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A wildly unfiltered comedy podcast where everyday chaos becomes entertainment. From ridiculous life stories and internet drama to awkward moments, bad decisions, and laugh-out-loud debates, nothing is off limits. Grab your headphones and prepare to laugh harder than you should. Nothing explicit

  1. Aug 21

    The Ex Scavenger Hunt

    Liv tells the true story of how a simple plan to return an ex's boxes turned into an over-the-top, passive-aggressive scavenger hunt: cryptic notes in library books, a sweater tucked inside a laundromat machine, a mixtape slipped under a café napkin. Each ‘drop’ spawns unintended witnesses, gossiping neighbors, and an ex who responds with escalating social-media theatrics. This single-host, unfiltered monologue rides the line between peak selfishness and genuine self-awareness, turning ridiculous choices into laugh-out-loud moments and relatable regret. Listeners get the full arc—setup, ridiculous execution, escalating fallout, and a surprisingly tender moment of closure—delivered in Liv’s sarcastic, best-friend voice. It’s perfect for anyone who’s ever wanted to dramatize a breakup or just needs to laugh at the chaos of being human. Stay to the end for a cheeky plea to leave a review and share your own absurd breakup stories.

  2. 19h ago

    The Roommate Interview Date: When a First Date Felt Like a Rental Application

    Liv recounts a gloriously awkward first date that was less romance and more rental screening. What starts as casual coffee rapidly devolves into a rapid-fire checklist about noise levels, overnight guests, and whether I 'bring my own shower caddy' — complete with follow-up questions that sound suspiciously like a landlord’s spreadsheet. This episode leans into best-friend energy and savage self-awareness as Liv narrates every cringe, every defensive text, and the small lies we tell to dodge terrifyingly specific questions. It’s a comedic teardown of boundary-crossing, modern dating etiquette, and the red flags people pretend are normal. Listeners get laugh-out-loud moments, sharp hot takes about what not to ask on a first date, and practical one-liners to use when someone treats dating like signing a lease. Perfect for anyone who needs a break from stress and wants to feel like they’re in on the group chat.

  3. 1d ago

    I Sent My Roast Group Chat to My Mom (And Now She Has Receipts)

    I thought I was slick: a private group chat where my friends and I mercilessly roasted bad dates, exes, and each other's life choices. Spoiler — I was not slick. One sleepy tap and the thread of juicy jokes, nicknames, and very specific receipts went straight to 'Mom.' In this solo episode, Liv narrates the full slow-motion disaster: the build-up to the roast, the accidental send, the moment of horror, and the delicious, awkward fallout that followed. Equal parts cringe and catharsis, the story becomes a tour through lying to save face, how family rewrites your narrative, and why oversharing in private still requires a tiny bit of competence. Listeners get a chaotic, laugh-out-loud confession with sharp hot takes about who to trust with receipts, how to apologize without disappearing, and the darkly funny lesson: never rely on autocorrect when your familial reputation is at stake.

  4. 2d ago

    The Great Plant Heist: How I 'Borrowed' a Neighbor's Rare Plant to Impress a Date

    Liv tells a gloriously petty, painfully relatable story about trying to impress a date with a bougie aesthetic—by secretly borrowing a neighbor’s rare houseplant. What starts as a ridiculous flex becomes a full-blown comedy of errors: furtive plant care at midnight, inventing an elaborate plant-care backstory, dodging suspicious neighbors, and a disastrously timed ex who ruins the vibe. The episode leans into overshare and millennial cringe, delivering vivid embarrassing details, sarcastic asides, and best-friend commentary that makes listeners feel included in the mess. Through the calamity Liv lands on an honest takeaway about authenticity, performative flexes, and how small lies compound into a weeklong panic. It’s a light, entertaining monologue that plays like reading a chaotic group-chat confession aloud—perfect escape for anyone too tired for adulting but ready to laugh at human ridiculousness.

  5. 3d ago

    The Rented Plus-One Who Hijacked My Ex's Wedding

    I was going to my ex's wedding and, in peak 'move-on' energy, I rented a plus-one from an online gig site. What I expected: a charming arm candy who would sip politely and clap at the right moments. What I got: someone who treated the reception like an experimental performance piece, complete with interpretive gestures, an unsolicited toast that made everyone squirm, and a finale that involved a stack of napkins and dramatic interpretive crying. This episode is a wild monologue about decision-making under pressure, the slippery ethics of hired companionship, the small triumphs of petty revenge gone sideways, and how one absurd gamble can crater and teach you at the same time. I narrate the hiring process, the reveal, the meltdown, and the awkward aftermath—with plenty of sarcastic commentary and best-friend energy. By the end you'll be laughing, wincing, and oddly relieved you weren't there.

  6. 4d ago

    The Fake Fiancé at the Office Holiday Party

    Liv tells the full, sweaty-palmed story of the night she said yes to pretending to be a coworker’s fiancé at the office holiday party — and immediately regretted every life choice. Expect cringe wardrobe choices, a surprise appearance by an ex who didn’t get the memo, a passive-aggressive colleague who treated the evening like reality TV, a baffled CEO asking about wedding plans, and a cake cutting that could only end in betrayal (and frosting). Told in Liv’s unfiltered, best-friend voice, this monologue rides the escalation from “harmless favor” to public spectacle, throwing in sarcastic commentary and outrageous asides that make listeners feel like they’re reading the group chat in real time. It’s the perfect escape for anyone who wants to laugh at social disasters, recognize their own impulse to fake it, and come away with a deliciously messy cautionary tale.

  7. 5d ago

    Added to the Wrong Group Chat (And Became Their Dating Coach)

    This episode is a messy, laugh-out-loud monologue about the time Liv was accidentally added to her ex's family group chat and, for reasons she still can't explain, became the family's unofficial dating coach. I narrate the slow burn: first awkward hello messages, then passive-aggressive sibling banter, a parade of strangers sliding into DMs asking for advice, and finally a wild text that turned into a mock job offer to ghostwrite someone's dating profile. Expect cringe, chaotic misread receipts, terrible advice I definitely gave, and the moment I had to decide whether to ghost the group or lean into the weird gig. Along the way I riff on boundaries, the absurdity of digital intimacy, and why no one should ever trust autocorrect mid-flirt. It's the kind of oversharing that feels like eavesdropping on a group chat you shouldn't be in — perfect for listeners who want to laugh at disaster and feel like they're texting a best friend.

  8. 6d ago

    So — when are you two moving in?

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A wildly unfiltered comedy podcast where everyday chaos becomes entertainment. From ridiculous life stories and internet drama to awkward moments, bad decisions, and laugh-out-loud debates, nothing is off limits. Grab your headphones and prepare to laugh harder than you should. Nothing explicit

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  • Creator
    Kelly Sanderson
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    91
  • Rating
    Clean
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