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Daddy Issues with Violet Benson
Hosted by Violet Benson · EN
Formerly Almost Adulting… but let’s call it what it always was.
Welcome to DADDY ISSUES with Violet Benson.
I brought the original name back. Because I am the OG Daddy Issues - the brand that started 12 years ago and turned a meme page into a movement. The name you've always known me by. So we’re done pretending.
This podcast WILL change you... or at least your standards.
We talk dating disasters, attachment styles, adulting, evolving past your patterns, confidence comebacks, mental health spirals, breakups, friendships, and how to stop chasing, settling, and playing small. Tough love backed by real psychology.
I’m Violet Benson - Comedian, Daddy Issues meme queen, ex-accountant, soon-to-be-author, and your unfiltered Russian big sister. I’ll say what your therapist is thinking but won’t text you at 11PM.
Welcome home.
New episodes every Thursday.
This isn’t Almost Adulting anymore.
It’s Daddy Issues.
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How Men Fall In Love
4d ago00:29:36Tap to summarizeEveryone thinks men fall in love because of chemistry. According to science? Not even close.Violet breaks down what actually makes a man go from interested to invested, why so many women accidentally sabotage the early stages of dating, and the biggest mistake people make when they confuse attraction with commitment. From the science of attachment to the psychology of pursuit, Violet explains how men really bond, what makes them stay, and why forcing a relationship almost always backfires.If you've ever found yourself wondering, "What are we?" this is for you.Thank you for supporting our sponsors:Nutrafol: Receive $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code DADDYISSUES.Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at SHOPIFY.COM/daddyissuesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Let's Talk - June 2, 2026
6d ago00:30:48Tap to summarizeLet’s talk about… what happened after my date from last week? Did he redeem himself? or did my ick grow stronger? Are we upgrading from enemies to lovers or taking a step back towards enemies to strangers? Tune in to part 2 to find out :)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →My Blind Date With an AI Billionaire | A Series of Unfortunate Events
2w ago00:33:30Tap to summarizeViolet is back with another Series of Unfortunate Events, and this time a blind date turns into one of the strangest nights of her life. There’s a driver, a bodyguard, a hopeless romantic billionaire, and an unforgettable conversation about AI that somehow makes modern dating feel even more depressing.Love may be blind.But apparently it also comes with a security detail, a free trip to Europe, and the possibility of accidentally becoming someone’s sixth wife.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Let's Talk - Euphoria (May 27,2026)
2w ago00:37:40Tap to summarizeLet’s talk about… how $1 gas station sushi may not be the vibe. That time I met God while fighting for my life in the bathroom at 14. How Off Campus made me realise I’ve been wearing the wrong bra size for 2 years. Then we get into Euphoria. What life lesson is Sam Levinson trying to teach us exactly? Don’t get buried alive? Don’t trust girls with n*zi tattoos? nice toes and a jacuzzi will get you a last minute $1M dollar loan??? Then we debate if stripping is realistically the next step for half the Euphoria cast, if Maddie is a good friend or the town’s fool, THE END of Nate Jacobs, and 5 fun facts about surviving a venomous snake's bite. Not kidding about the random venomous snake facts... definitely listen because it could save your life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Let's Talk - May 26, 2026
2w ago00:30:24Tap to summarizeLet’s talk about… my love for women, dating again, romanticising the past when you absolutely shouldn’t, and whether it’s a red flag if your new man makes your skin crawl every time he opens his mouth… or if that’s just love? At least in BookTok terms.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →A Series Of Unfortunate Events - Coming To America
3w ago00:34:12Tap to summarizeViolet is back with another Series of Unfortunate Events, and this time she’s unpacking her “Coming to America” origin story. From her first deeply questionable attempt at fitting in, to the accessory that made her feel like the coolest Russian alive, to one night where being included maybe should’ve come with a warning label, this episode is peak Violet: embarrassing, unfiltered, and one bad decision away from a Dateline reenactment. Don’t trust everything you’re handed, don’t trust gas station sushi, and for the love of God, Google first.Thanks to our sponsors:Nutrafol: Receive $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code DADDYISSUES.Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at SHOPIFY.COM/daddyissuesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Let's Talk - May 20, 2026
3w ago00:22:46Tap to summarizeLet’s talk about… my run-in with one of LA’s fakest influencers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Let's Talk - May 19, 2026
3w ago00:35:40Tap to summarizeLet’s talk about... being set with a matchmaker and going on my first date in FIVE months!!! Let’s also talk about, frail men, Alix Earle, low effort, and being someone’s worst first date.I recorded This weeks ago but forgot to post whoops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Don’t Be His Placeholder - Benson Book Club
4w ago00:34:31Tap to summarizeBenson Book Club is back, and Violet is done protecting your delusion. This week, she breaks down Why Men Don’t Love Women Like You — from mixed signals and “taking it slow” to why girlfriend benefits do not mean girlfriend status. If he’s acting serious but still leaving you confused, this episode is your wake-up call: stop auditioning for a role he never actually offered you.Get more content on:• @violetbenson on Instagram• @daddyissues_ on Instagram• @Daddyissuespodcast on Instagram• WATCH ON YOUTUBESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Let's Talk - May 13, 2026
4w ago00:28:00Tap to summarizeLet’s talk about… the 21-year-old college boy who made $43,000 in 30 days after building an AI OnlyFans girl with Claude code that literally flirts, messages, and makes money for him while he sleeps. Papa finding himself a new emotional support human besides my mum, and his lifelong vendetta against Spirit Airlines.Lastly, let’s talk about why Hunter Peterson’s “let’s buy Spirit Airlines 2.0” is officially nothing but a grift and a scam. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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