The M-Balm Effect

The M-Balm Effect

The M-Balm Effect, where raw reality meets hard banter! Hosted by M-Balm, this podcast is your one-stop shop for unfiltered discussions on real-life experiences, hot-button topics, and the downright bizarre, all served with a side of dark humor. Guests are invited onto the show to dive deep into the murky depths of eccentric conversations.

  1. 5D AGO

    Overserved, Overworked, Over It | The M-Balm Effect #264

    Society feels overserved, and no one is cutting us off.In The M-Balm Effect Episode #264, we break down a series of disturbing and uncomfortable stories that all point to the same question: who is responsible anymore?We start with a Greece, NY bar under investigation after a man was allegedly overserved alcohol, dragged outside while unconscious, and later died. What should have happened? Where does legal responsibility end and moral responsibility begin?We then discuss the shocking death of an Olive Garden employee, diving into workplace mental health, corporate culture, and why society only talks about these issues after tragedy strikes.A listener emails the show asking for advice: he’s married with kids but falling for a younger coworker. He’s not unhappy, just tempted. We give raw, honest takes on lust, responsibility, ego, and the real cost of blowing up your life for a feeling.Finally, we break down New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act and what it says about autonomy, dignity, suffering, and society’s fear of uncomfortable conversations around death.This episode isn’t easy, but it’s necessary.Topics include:Overserved alcohol and bar liabilityGreece NY bar death investigationWorkplace mental health and suicide awarenessOlive Garden employee tragedyMarriage, temptation, and emotional accountabilityRelationship advice and moral dilemmasMedical Aid in Dying Act explainedAssisted dying ethics and end-of-life decisionsSociety’s avoidance of responsibilityCultural collapse, accountability, and dark humor commentaryIf you’re tired of surface-level takes and want real conversation about where society is headed, this episode is for you.👇 Join the conversation in the comments:Would you blow up your life for a feeling?🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms📲 Follow The M-Balm Effect for full episodes, live streams, clips, and raw commentary👍 Like, subscribe, and share if you’re done pretending everything’s fine--The M-Balm Effect, where raw reality meets hard banter! Hosted by M-Balm, this podcast is your one-stop shop for unfiltered discussions on real-life experiences, hot-button topics, and the downright bizarre, all served with a side of dark humor. Guests are invited onto the show to dive deep into the murky depths of eccentric conversations.Free way to support the show is with the 👍 Like ButtonSubscribe and hit the bell to stay up to date on all the content! 📽🎙⌨️-- Brought To You By -- 👉 REDCON1: https://redcon1.com/?rstr=MBALM (Enter MBALM20) at checkout for 20% OFF!)👉 VYV SMELLING SALTS: https://myvyv.com/ (Enter MBALM15 at checkout for 15% OFF!)👉 DXRK ARTS CLOTHING: https://dxrkarts.com (Shop alternative apparel!)-- Website Links --🌲The M-Balm Effect Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/TheMBalmEffect👕TME MERCH: https://thembalmeffect.bigcartel.com🖱OFFICIAL SITE: https://thembalmeffect.com-- Connect With Us! --📘FACEBOOK: / thembalmeffect 📸INSTAGRAM: / the_mbalm_effect 🐦TWITTER: / thembalmeffect -- Contact Us! --☎Give Us A Call! 855-MBALM19 (855-622-5619)📬Email Us: thembalmeffect@gmail.com-- Podcast Platforms --🎙SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5uSBId1D5D6eAbpP3AdU2l?si=56e653bb08874320🎙IHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-the-m-balm-effect-45916078/🎙APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-m-balm-effect/id1523216242🎙RADIOPUBLIC: https://radiopublic.com/the-mbalm-effect-WDVzbl#Podcast #Society #Comedy

    1h 16m
  2. FEB 3

    Groundhog Day Was Right, We’re Stuck in Political ICE | M-Balm Effect #263

    📍 In The M-Balm Effect #263, M-Balm breaks down the state of our country, how political tribalism and party identity are now dictating how people treat one another, and how too many Americans are letting celebrity influencers and social media dictate opinion instead of critical thinking. We tie all of this into the shocking *ICE shootings in Minneapolis, including the death of Renee Nicole Good and the killing of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents, and what this means for empathy, accountability, and where we are as a people.🐾 Plus, in true M-Balm Effect fashion, we use the Groundhog Day “six more weeks of winter” craze as a metaphor for how society keeps repeating the same cycles of outrage, division, and misinformation thanks to social media algorithms and political echo chambers.👉 We talk about:• Political polarization & tribalism in the U.S. 🇺🇸• Why people take celebrity opinions as truth instead of thinking for themselves• The national reaction and outrage around ICE enforcement and the Minneapolis shootings — and what it says about our priorities• Social media toxicity, outrage culture & division• The absurdity of believing a Groundhog predicts our fate… and how that reflects bigger problems📌 M-Balm asks the community: What did you have to unlearn as an adult? He goes through some answers that people commented and discusses each one of them!🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more honest conversations about society, media, culture, and the state of the world.#politicaldivision #GroundhogDay #ICEshooting #Minneapolis #socialmedia #politicalpolarization #mediainfluence #M-BalmEffect #unlearnasadult--The M-Balm Effect, where raw reality meets hard banter! Hosted by M-Balm, this podcast is your one-stop shop for unfiltered discussions on real-life experiences, hot-button topics, and the downright bizarre, all served with a side of dark humor. Guests are invited onto the show to dive deep into the murky depths of eccentric conversations.Free way to support the show is with the 👍 Like ButtonSubscribe and hit the bell to stay up to date on all the content! 📽🎙⌨️-- Brought To You By -- 👉 REDCON1: https://redcon1.com/?rstr=MBALM (Enter MBALM20) at checkout for 20% OFF!)👉 VYV SMELLING SALTS: https://myvyv.com/ (Enter MBALM15 at checkout for 15% OFF!)👉 DXRK ARTS CLOTHING: https://dxrkarts.com (Shop alternative apparel!)-- Website Links --🌲The M-Balm Effect Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/TheMBalmEffect👕TME MERCH: https://thembalmeffect.bigcartel.com🖱OFFICIAL SITE: https://thembalmeffect.com-- Connect With Us! --📘FACEBOOK: / thembalmeffect 📸INSTAGRAM: / the_mbalm_effect 🐦TWITTER: / thembalmeffect -- Contact Us! --☎Give Us A Call! 855-MBALM19 (855-622-5619)📬Email Us: thembalmeffect@gmail.com-- Podcast Platforms --🎙SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5uSBId1D5D6eAbpP3AdU2l?si=56e653bb08874320🎙IHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-the-m-balm-effect-45916078/🎙APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-m-balm-effect/id1523216242🎙RADIOPUBLIC: https://radiopublic.com/the-mbalm-effect-WDVzbl#Podcast #Society #Comedy

    50 min
  3. JAN 25

    Podcasting, Social Media & the Downward Cultural Spiral | The M-Balm Effect #262

    Special Guest: Joaquin Figueroa (Host of the podcast: "Casual Nerds"In Episode #262 of The M-Balm Effect, we break down how podcasting, artificial intelligence, and social media are shaping culture, polarizing society, and pushing people further apart. From algorithm-driven echo chambers to the rapid rise of AI, this conversation explores why modern society feels more divided, more anxious, and more unsettling than ever before.We talk about how technology influences behavior, how online culture fuels polarization, and why the future feels increasingly dystopian — drawing parallels to Fallout, Stranger Things, and other pop-culture worlds that no longer feel like fiction.This episode covers:Podcasting and independent media in the algorithm eraArtificial intelligence and its impact on societySocial media polarization and digital echo chambersCultural shifts, fear, and the loss of shared realityPop culture, dystopian themes, and modern storytelling🎙️ The M-Balm Effect is a live, raw, long-form podcast focused on honest conversations about media, technology, culture, and the uncomfortable questions most people avoid.📺 Watch LIVE or On-Demand on YouTube & Facebook👍 Like💬 Comment🔔 Subscribe and hit that bell for more of The M-Balm Effect podcast and other content!--The M-Balm Effect, where raw reality meets hard banter! Hosted by M-Balm, this podcast is your one-stop shop for unfiltered discussions on real-life experiences, hot-button topics, and the downright bizarre, all served with a side of dark humor. Guests are invited onto the show to dive deep into the murky depths of eccentric conversations.Free way to support the show is with the 👍 Like ButtonSubscribe and hit the bell to stay up to date on all the content! 📽🎙⌨️-- Brought To You By -- 👉 REDCON1: https://redcon1.com/?rstr=MBALM (Enter MBALM20) at checkout for 20% OFF!)👉 VYV SMELLING SALTS: https://myvyv.com/ (Enter MBALM15 at checkout for 15% OFF!)👉 DXRK ARTS CLOTHING: https://dxrkarts.com (Shop alternative apparel!)-- Website Links --🌲The M-Balm Effect Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/TheMBalmEffect👕TME MERCH: https://thembalmeffect.bigcartel.com🖱OFFICIAL SITE: https://thembalmeffect.com-- Connect With Us! --📘FACEBOOK: / thembalmeffect 📸INSTAGRAM: / the_mbalm_effect 🐦TWITTER: / thembalmeffect -- Contact Us! --☎Give Us A Call! 855-MBALM19 (855-622-5619)📬Email Us: thembalmeffect@gmail.com-- Podcast Platforms --🎙SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5uSBId1D5D6eAbpP3AdU2l?si=56e653bb08874320🎙IHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-the-m-balm-effect-45916078/🎙APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-m-balm-effect/id1523216242🎙RADIOPUBLIC: https://radiopublic.com/the-mbalm-effect-WDVzbl#Podcast #Society #Comedy

    1h 45m
  4. JAN 25

    State of the Dysfunction: From Albany to Adultery | The M-Balm Effect #261

    Society is spiraling, and social media’s holding the match.We dive into the chaos: surveillance tech, negative digital addiction, online mobs, and the slow, glitchy collapse of common sense.💥 No filters. No apologies. Just unhinged commentary the algorithm will definitely hate.#TheMBalmEffect #SocialMediaCollapse #DigitalDystopia #SatirePodcast #LivePodcast #CommentaryShow #OnlineCulture #DarkHumorPodcast #InternetApocalypse--The M-Balm Effect, where raw reality meets hard banter! Hosted by M-Balm, this podcast is your one-stop shop for unfiltered discussions on real-life experiences, hot-button topics, and the downright bizarre, all served with a side of dark humor. Guests are invited onto the show to dive deep into the murky depths of eccentric conversations.Free way to support the show is with the 👍 Like ButtonSubscribe and hit the bell to stay up to date on all the content! 📽🎙⌨️-- Brought To You By -- 👉 REDCON1: https://redcon1.com/?rstr=MBALM (Enter MBALM20) at checkout for 20% OFF!)👉 VYV SMELLING SALTS: https://myvyv.com/ (Enter MBALM15 at checkout for 15% OFF!)👉 DXRK ARTS CLOTHING: https://dxrkarts.com (Shop alternative apparel!)-- Website Links --🌲The M-Balm Effect Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/TheMBalmEffect👕TME MERCH: https://thembalmeffect.bigcartel.com🖱OFFICIAL SITE: https://thembalmeffect.com-- Connect With Us! --📘FACEBOOK: / thembalmeffect 📸INSTAGRAM: / the_mbalm_effect 🐦TWITTER: / thembalmeffect -- Contact Us! --☎Give Us A Call! 855-MBALM19 (855-622-5619)📬Email Us: thembalmeffect@gmail.com-- Podcast Platforms --🎙SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5uSBId1D5D6eAbpP3AdU2l?si=56e653bb08874320🎙IHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-the-m-balm-effect-45916078/🎙APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-m-balm-effect/id1523216242🎙RADIOPUBLIC: https://radiopublic.com/the-mbalm-effect-WDVzbl#Podcast #Society #Comedy

    1h 19m
  5. JAN 11

    Biometric Surveillance in Grocery Stores | The M-Balm Effect #260

    In this episode of The M-Balm Effect, M-Balm dives into the growing controversy surrounding Wegmans and the use of biometric data devices in select stores. What does “security” really mean in 2026, and how much privacy are we quietly giving up in the name of convenience?We break down what biometric technology is, why it’s being implemented, and why so many people are uneasy about where this kind of surveillance could lead—not just in grocery stores, but everywhere.From there, the conversation expands into modern slang and language, how communication has changed, and whether we’re losing compassion for one another in the process. In a world driven by algorithms, labels, and data points, where does empathy fit in?This episode isn’t about panic—it’s about asking the uncomfortable questions, slowing down, and actually thinking about the direction we’re heading.🧠 Topics include:Wegmans biometric data controversySurveillance vs. conveniencePrivacy in everyday lifeModern slang, language, and communicationCompassion in a hyper-connected societyWhere we draw the line with technologyIf you enjoy real conversations that don’t fit neatly into a box, you’re in the right place.👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments —Are we overreacting, or is this the new normal?--The M-Balm Effect, where raw reality meets hard banter! Hosted by M-Balm, this podcast is your one-stop shop for unfiltered discussions on real-life experiences, hot-button topics, and the downright bizarre, all served with a side of dark humor. Guests are invited onto the show to dive deep into the murky depths of eccentric conversations.Free way to support the show is with the 👍 Like ButtonSubscribe and hit the bell to stay up to date on all the content! 📽🎙⌨️-- Brought To You By -- 👉 REDCON1: https://redcon1.com/?rstr=MBALM (Enter MBALM20) at checkout for 20% OFF!)👉 VYV SMELLING SALTS: https://myvyv.com/ (Enter MBALM15 at checkout for 15% OFF!)👉 DXRK ARTS CLOTHING: https://dxrkarts.com (Shop alternative apparel!)-- Website Links --🌲The M-Balm Effect Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/TheMBalmEffect👕TME MERCH: https://thembalmeffect.bigcartel.com🖱OFFICIAL SITE: https://thembalmeffect.com-- Connect With Us! --📘FACEBOOK: / thembalmeffect 📸INSTAGRAM: / the_mbalm_effect 🐦TWITTER: / thembalmeffect -- Contact Us! --☎Give Us A Call! 855-MBALM19 (855-622-5619)📬Email Us: thembalmeffect@gmail.com-- Podcast Platforms --🎙SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5uSBId1D5D6eAbpP3AdU2l?si=56e653bb08874320🎙IHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-the-m-balm-effect-45916078/🎙APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-m-balm-effect/id1523216242🎙RADIOPUBLIC: https://radiopublic.com/the-mbalm-effect-WDVzbl#Podcast #Society #Comedy

    1h 38m
  6. JAN 4

    Animal Cruelty in Rochester, Viral Chaos & a Car Landing in a Pool | The M-Balm Effect #259

    Welcome back to The M-Balm Effect!Episode #259 kicks off 2026 with no warm-up, no filter, and no shortage of insanity.We start the new year by addressing disturbing reports of animal cruelty in Rochester, a topic that deserves real attention and accountability. From there, we pivot into the bizarre world of overpriced collectibles, including the viral obsession with Labubu and why people are dropping absurd money on plastic nostalgia.This episode also takes a moment to slow things down and acknowledge something real, a listener’s heartbreaking loss of a loved one. We offer our sincere condolences and take time to recognize the people behind the downloads and comments.Then… because it’s The M-Balm Effect, things go completely off the rails.We break down:A woman in Nevada who flipped her car, was ejected, and somehow landed in a swimming poolA woman catching fire inside Wegmans, raising serious questions about public safetyAnd plenty more chaos, commentary, and WTF moments that set the tone for 2026Dark, funny, serious, ridiculous, this episode has all of it.🎙️ The M-Balm Effect #259🗓️ New Year. Same madness.👇 Drop a comment, share your thoughts, and let us know what stories we should cover next.👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you don’t miss future episodes.--The M-Balm Effect, where raw reality meets hard banter! Hosted by M-Balm, this podcast is your one-stop shop for unfiltered discussions on real-life experiences, hot-button topics, and the downright bizarre, all served with a side of dark humor. Guests are invited onto the show to dive deep into the murky depths of eccentric conversations.Free way to support the show is with the 👍 Like ButtonSubscribe and hit the bell to stay up to date on all the content! 📽🎙⌨️-- Brought To You By -- 👉 REDCON1: https://redcon1.com/?rstr=MBALM (Enter MBALM20) at checkout for 20% OFF!)👉 VYV SMELLING SALTS: https://myvyv.com/ (Enter MBALM15 at checkout for 15% OFF!)👉 DXRK ARTS CLOTHING: https://dxrkarts.com (Shop alternative apparel!)-- Website Links --🌲The M-Balm Effect Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/TheMBalmEffect👕TME MERCH: https://thembalmeffect.bigcartel.com🖱OFFICIAL SITE: https://thembalmeffect.com-- Connect With Us! --📘FACEBOOK: / thembalmeffect 📸INSTAGRAM: / the_mbalm_effect 🐦TWITTER: / thembalmeffect -- Contact Us! --☎Give Us A Call! 855-MBALM19 (855-622-5619)📬Email Us: thembalmeffect@gmail.com-- Podcast Platforms --🎙SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5uSBId1...🎙IHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-th...🎙APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...🎙RADIOPUBLIC: https://radiopublic.com/the-mbalm-eff...#Podcast #Society #Comedy

    1h 50m
  7. 12/21/2025

    TME: CrassMess 2025 With FROSTBELT ENTERTAINMENT | The M-Balm Effect

    We celebrate the 2025 CRASSMESS season with Frostbelt Entertainment! We dive into Frostbelt, Frostfest, the paranormal, what bands everyone would love to see perform at the superbowl if given the choice and at a future Frostfest, music, the holidays, Christmas cold ones and much, much more!--The M-Balm Effect, where raw reality meets hard banter! Hosted by M-Balm, this podcast is your one-stop shop for unfiltered discussions on real-life experiences, hot-button topics, and the downright bizarre, all served with a side of dark humor. Guests are invited onto the show to dive deep into the murky depths of eccentric conversations.Free way to support the show is with the 👍 Like ButtonSubscribe and hit the bell to stay up to date on all the content! 📽🎙⌨️-- Brought To You By -- 👉 REDCON1: https://redcon1.com/?rstr=MBALM (Enter MBALM20) at checkout for 20% OFF!)👉 VYV SMELLING SALTS: https://myvyv.com/ (Enter MBALM15 at checkout for 15% OFF!)👉 DXRK ARTS CLOTHING: https://dxrkarts.com (Shop alternative apparel!)-- Website Links --🌲The M-Balm Effect Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/TheMBalmEffect👕TME MERCH: https://thembalmeffect.bigcartel.com🖱OFFICIAL SITE: https://thembalmeffect.com-- Connect With Us! --📘FACEBOOK: / thembalmeffect 📸INSTAGRAM: / the_mbalm_effect 🐦TWITTER: / thembalmeffect -- Contact Us! --☎Give Us A Call! 855-MBALM19 (855-622-5619)📬Email Us: thembalmeffect@gmail.com-- Podcast Platforms --🎙SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5uSBId1...🎙IHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-th...🎙APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...🎙RADIOPUBLIC: https://radiopublic.com/the-mbalm-eff...#Podcast #Society #Comedy

    3h 43m
  8. 12/03/2025

    Record-Breaking Black Friday Sales & Brain Damage | The M-Balm Effect #258

    In Episode #258 of The M-Balm Effect, we're cracking skulls, figuratively and literally. Let's talk about the latest TikTok trend making waves (and concussions): Softmaxxing and Bone Smashing, because why not take a hammer to your face in the name of clout?We’re also diving headfirst into:The insanity of Looksmaxxing/SoftmaxxingHow TikTok challenges are turning into full-blown Darwin Award auditionsThe latest record-breaking Black Friday numbers ($11.8 BILLION spent online, because what economic uncertainty?)Why consumer gluttony, self-mutilation, and dumb internet trends are the holy trinity of modern AmericaIf Jesus saw what was going on in 2025, He’d probably re-crucify Himself voluntarily just to log out again.This episode is part rant, part roast, and fully loaded with:Dark humorReal talkCultural commentaryAnd a whole lot of “WTF is wrong with people?”💬 Drop a comment:Have YOU seen someone try Looksmaxxing/Softmaxxing?Did you survive Black Friday without throwing hands or drowning in debt?What’s the dumbest TikTok trend you've seen?🔔 LIKE • SUBSCRIBE • SMASH THAT BELL HARDER THAN THESE KIDS ARE SMASHING THEIR FACES!This podcast is Rated M… for Mangled Mandibles and Mass Consumption.--The M-Balm Effect, where raw reality meets hard banter! Hosted by M-Balm, this podcast is your one-stop shop for unfiltered discussions on real-life experiences, hot-button topics, and the downright bizarre, all served with a side of dark humor. Guests are invited onto the show to dive deep into the murky depths of eccentric conversations.Free way to support the show is with the 👍 Like ButtonSubscribe and hit the bell to stay up to date on all the content! 📽🎙⌨️-- Brought To You By -- 👉 REDCON1: https://redcon1.com/?rstr=MBALM (Enter MBALM20) at checkout for 20% OFF!)👉 VYV SMELLING SALTS: https://myvyv.com/ (Enter MBALM15 at checkout for 15% OFF!)👉 DXRK ARTS CLOTHING: https://dxrkarts.com (Shop alternative apparel!)-- Website Links --🌲The M-Balm Effect Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/TheMBalmEffect👕TME MERCH: https://thembalmeffect.bigcartel.com🖱OFFICIAL SITE: https://thembalmeffect.com-- Connect With Us! --📘FACEBOOK: / thembalmeffect 📸INSTAGRAM: / the_mbalm_effect 🐦TWITTER: / thembalmeffect -- Contact Us! --☎Give Us A Call! 855-MBALM19 (855-622-5619)📬Email Us: thembalmeffect@gmail.com-- Podcast Platforms --🎙SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5uSBId1D5D6eAbpP3AdU2l?si=56e653bb08874320🎙IHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-the-m-balm-effect-45916078/🎙APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-m-balm-effect/id1523216242🎙RADIOPUBLIC: https://radiopublic.com/the-mbalm-effect-WDVzbl#Podcast #Society #Comedy

    58 min

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The M-Balm Effect, where raw reality meets hard banter! Hosted by M-Balm, this podcast is your one-stop shop for unfiltered discussions on real-life experiences, hot-button topics, and the downright bizarre, all served with a side of dark humor. Guests are invited onto the show to dive deep into the murky depths of eccentric conversations.