Two Hot Takes

overall a fun podcast to pass the time especially on long drives but two things: first, they go off topic A LOT sometimes it adds to the reddit story and sometimes it doesn’t. Second, the ones i choose to listen to are heavily based on the co-host. Almost all guests are great and her two girl friends that are regulars are my favorites (i believe it’s lauren and alejandra)! so if it’s not them i don’t listen which unfortunately they go missing for good stretches EDIT: I had to take a star away because the more I listen the more I realize these are not “HOT” takes. IMO there should be more of a debate, stories with some grey areas rather than stories where almost everyone can agree on who is in the wrong.

Found through TikTok, and out of every Reddit storyteller, morgan has to be the best. Compelling, relatable, and the stories they pick are always juicy. Can’t stop listening!!

I work in a cooler at a gas station stocking drinks all day so I rotate podcasts frequently to keep me entertained throughout my shift. One thing that makes this podcasts stick out is the lengths! Other podcasts that I indulge in are really only an hour long, where here I can listen to one episode for 2+ hours and stay entertained! I love the host’s personality, and the people she brings on. I’ve always been one for Reddit stories so to have a podcast dedicated to Reddit stories is a really fun idea and keeps me going all day!!

If I wanted to read Reddit posts, I’d go to Reddit. What really makes this podcast special is Morgan and her family of friends and the amazing people she brings on, and hearing these stories is one thing but really going into them with an open mind it’s the easy. I love how Morgan and her team hit so many points and try to see every angle. As someone with very biased opinions I feel like I’ve been learning how to keep my mind open and have compassion for people who I would usually judge. I hate when people emotion-shame, especially when it’s a risk to put yourself in the public spotlight. (Specifically referring to the people being disrespectful about the plushie episode, you can’t tell someone what is worthy of tears and what isn’t, it makes you seem heartless.) I’m so proud of Morgan. I’m always crying when she cries and that’s because people with very deep empathy see someone going through something that they’ve struggled with, it’s very overwhelming and it’s healthy to make sure you don’t just hold that in. If you want a podcast where people are brutal and cold and unkind then this isn’t it. The THT squad will give so much support and kindness until there’s a genuine reason to call someone out and I love it. I listen while I’m driving, while I’m at work cleaning, when I’m walking my dog, when I do the dishes, basically any time I want something intriguing and comforting. This is my favorite podcast and to Morgan, Alejandra, Lauren, Justin, and everyone else who is brave enough to speak on this podcast, I love spending my time with you and it’s been a huge comfort to know that when people in my life are being hateful I have something to take my mind off it. I’m working my way through every episode and loving every second of it, thanks so much!

I love the concept for this podcast and have been listening for a few years but I find it really hard to enjoy the episodes lately. Morgan brings the conversation back to herself anytime she can. She is constantly interrupting or talking over her guests to add in a personal anecdote. Most of the time her personal story has nothing to do with the topic. It’s pretty apparent she only wants to talk about herself and has a hard time listening to other people share their opinions.

I used to love this podcast. It’s been really hard to “dive in” to a podcast with such heavy judgements and constant arm chair diagnoses. It’s been disappointing to witness. I see this vibe that Morgan needs to be right, even dismissing the takes of her guests (mainly if she has a close relationship with them) It’s strange. Would rate this show higher if there was more empathy, remembering that reading a story and being IN the situation is very different. Assuming you would behave perfectly in every single instance is far fetched.