A traumedy about the trials and tribulations of people in their journeys of “escape”. Escape what, you ask? ALL the things! From trauma, crime, and unhealthy family cycles, to traffic and good deeds not going unpunished. Like we said—all the things!
(Just tune in…you’ll understand.)
Co-hosted by Julie Oberlander and Charity Doyle--the journalist and the rehabbed trainwreck--The Escape Pod aims to connect, educate, entertain, and humanize.
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A traumedy about the trials and tribulations of people in their journeys of “escape”. Escape what, you ask? ALL the things! From trauma, crime, and unhealthy family cycles, to traffic and good deeds not going unpunished. Like we said—all the things!
(Just tune in…you’ll understand.)
Co-hosted by Julie Oberlander and Charity Doyle--the journalist and the rehabbed trainwreck--The Escape Pod aims to connect, educate, entertain, and humanize.
Theme: Ethical Dilemmas, Digital Boundaries, and Everyday Chaos
Show Summary:In this episode of The Escape Pod, Charity and KB dive into one of the internet’s most brutally honest corners—Reddit’s Am I the A-hole? From overbearing parents and Life360 tracking to messy family drama and relationship double standards, we’re unpacking the moral gray areas that make us all human.You’ll laugh, cringe, and maybe even question your own inner A-hole as we explore how everyday choices—big and small—shape relationships, trust, and personal boundaries.
Because sometimes, escaping isn’t about leaving the drama behind… it’s about finally seeing it for what it is.
Episode Highlights:
Life360 and Parental Control: How much digital monitoring is too much when your “baby” goes to college?
Boundaries vs. Tradition: Should you change a long-standing party plan to fit a new partner’s expectations?
Neighborhood Drama: When “mind your own business” becomes fighting words.
Family Feuds: The fine line between truth-telling and cruelty in sibling rivalries.
Wedding Wars: Who gets the final say when family boundaries clash with love and loyalty?
Bonus Chaos: Can “I’m sorry to hear that” really make you the bad guy?
Key Takeaways:
The AITA threads reveal how messy modern relationships have become in the digital age.
Technology has blurred the line between connection and control.
Emotional boundaries matter as much as moral ones—and sometimes even more.
No one’s perfect, but accountability starts with honesty (and maybe a little self-awareness).
🎧 Tune In If You Love:
True stories that spark debate
Moral gray areas and internet drama
Real talk about modern relationships
Humor with a side of heart
Resources & References
Reddit.com
Go to AmItheAsshole
r/AmItheAsshole•
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The Escape Pod Traumedy
A traumedy about the trials and tribulations of people in their journeys of “escape”. Escape what, you ask? ALL the things! From trauma, crime, and unhealthy family cycles, to traffic and good deeds not going unpunished. Like we said—all the things!
(Just tune in…you’ll understand.)
Co-hosted by Julie Oberlander and Charity Doyle--the journalist and the rehabbed trainwreck--The Escape Pod aims to connect, educate, entertain, and humanize.
