DOPE AS USUAL Podcast

Episode: Dads Against Predators 2: Demon Time

Hosts: Marty O'Neill & Thomas Araujo (“Dope As Yolo”)
Guest: Joshua Mundy (Dads Against Predators)
Date: January 27, 2026

Episode Overview

In this raw and revealing episode, Marty and Thomas sit down for a much-anticipated follow-up with Joshua Mundy, founder of Dads Against Predators (DAP). Known for confronting and exposing child predators, Joshua opens up about the realities, frustrations, and dangers of his work, the evolution of predator catching culture, and the often-contentious dynamics among those doing this vital but controversial work. The episode straddles both the dark seriousness of the mission and the irreverent, candid style typical of DOPE AS USUAL, diving into legal gray areas, moral imperatives, and viral internet phenomena — all layered with humor and heavy doses of real talk.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Evolution of Dads Against Predators

• The Early Days and Changing Tactics

  • Joshua discusses how his approach evolved from focusing solely on legal convictions to public exposure and, in some cases, using physical deterrence when the justice system fails (02:05, 39:01).
  • “I’ve done this over like 750 times… I got 750 enemies. I wish I had that many friends.” (02:45)

• Why Not All Catches Get Violent

  • Sometimes the legal risks, police presence, or specific circumstances mean physical confrontation isn’t possible or appropriate (01:11–02:05).
  • “A lot of times, these guys just agree to get smacked… but if there’s a cop right there, obviously I can’t hit them.” (02:04)

2. How the System Fails

• Lack of Convictions & The Long Wait

  • Joshua outlines the lengthy process of waiting for police and detectives, with most catches never leading to convictions.
  • “I’ve caught 750 guys and I don’t even have 100 convictions.” (38:59)

• Public Exposure as the Only Consequence

  • Since legal accountability is often minimal, DAP’s focus is on community awareness and prevention.
  • “[Registry] is not even a punishment. Like, the dude don’t have a job anyways… What punishment?” (40:43)

3. Dealing with Internet Haters and Fame

• Imbalance of Hate vs. Support

  • 95% support, 5% hate, but negative comments are disproportionately draining (25:15).
  • “I give so much time to negative energy… when there are people whose night would be made just by me talking to them.” (25:43–26:26)

• The Bizarre Nature of Online Backlash

  • Misrepresentation, wild accusations, and bots often muddy online discourse (16:10–16:54).
  • “I think these are bots, like we talked about. I don’t think people are that dumb.” (16:10, 16:54)

• Responding to Hate

  • Josh recalls directly calling and facetiming haters, often finding out their aggressiveness is a front (18:24–21:24).

4. The Predator Catching Community & Drama

• Disagreements on Methods and Ethics

  • Joshua critiques groups like Alex Rosen’s and internet personalities such as JiDion for focusing on arrests or sensationalism instead of structural change and preventative culture (32:52–33:54, 85:00+).
  • “I want to change the world… who else is standing up to do it?” (93:57)

• The Dangers of Sensationalism & Misinformation

  • Tension exploded when JiDion published misleading content suggesting a fellow catcher died while on a catch, angering Joshua (102:56–108:44).
  • “You’re profiting off a lie about a dead man…that’s my friend!” (106:17)

5. Legal and Moral Nuance

• The Slap Controversy: Vigilantism vs. Justice

  • Joshua and hosts dissect why vigilant slap videos resonate but also polarize audiences (61:17–62:21).
  • “If I smacked you and you didn’t do anything, like, Marty’s going to look at you like, ‘Bro, why you let him smack you like that?’” (62:08, Joshua)

• Why Smacking, Not Punching?

  • “It’s degrading to get smacked…if I punched you and we fought, that’s whatever. But if I smacked you and you did nothing, that’s a power thing.” (62:08–62:21, Joshua)

6. The Impact on Community and Culture

• Changing Community Attitudes

  • Joshua wants to inspire everyday people—especially in small, close-knit towns—to recognize, prevent, and confront predatory behavior (22:08–23:55).
  • “No more looking the other way... Get this guy out the store to whatever you’re comfortable with.” (46:09, Joshua)

• Unpacking the Power Motive

  • Joshua argues pedophilia is rooted not just in sexuality but in a desire for power, especially among the powerless or hyper-powerful (60:23–61:17).

7. Personal Toll and Motivation

• The Emotional and Logistical Burden

  • The grind: constant travel, threat, online harassment, lost social media accounts, and the challenge of consistent funding (56:05–59:02).
  • “My kids don’t get Christmas presents if it’s not for my supporters. Every single catch that I have is like their catch too.” (113:41)

• Why He Keeps Going

  • For Joshua, making even one predator’s life harder or preventing one assault justifies the effort (93:59: “Maybe it saves one kid from being molested. What else am I gonna do?”).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On the Nature of Predator Catching

• “I’ve done this over like 750 times… I got 750 enemies. I wish I had that many friends.” — Joshua (02:45)
• “It’s like, if I could beat the sh*t out of everybody that talks to me on Instagram, bro… That’s the dream, man.” — Joshua (18:12)

On Police and Legal System Failures

• “I’ve caught 750 guys and I don’t even have 100 convictions.” — Joshua (38:59)
• “We pay police to do it… don’t be mad at my plan B when nobody else even has a plan at all.” — Joshua (47:48)

On Community and Changing Culture

• “Culture change. I’m trying to have…’no snitching’? How about we do that for pedophiles?” — Joshua (69:15)
• “If there was, like, a loose bear on the streets… you’d be terrified. This guy will ruin your kid’s life.” — Joshua (44:14)

On Critics and Internet Drama

• “I think these are bots… I don’t think people are that dumb.” — Thomas (16:10)
• “The bigger it is, the more people don’t like you. Even if you’re…giving away money on YouTube.” — Thomas (27:14)

On Inter-catcher Community Tension

• “Are you talking about the most recent time? Like just recent. We’ve had two, like, bad interactions with Jidion…” — Joshua (83:01)
• “You’re profiting off a lie about, like, one of my friend’s deaths…and on top of all this, I hate the predator catchers that perpetuate he died on a catch because it makes them look more courageous.” — Joshua (106:17)

On The Personal Toll and Motivation

• “I don’t want to look stupid. I’ve thought about this…this is what I really believe in. I really believe my ideas could change the world.” — Joshua (94:55)
• “My kids don’t get Christmas presents if it’s not for my supporters. Every single catch that I have is like their catch too.” — Joshua (113:41)

Memorable Segments & Timestamps

• Opening/Legal Questions About “Smacking” Predators (00:57–04:00)
• Police Involvement & Systemic Failures (37:56–40:42)
• Community Impact & Attitude Change (45:41–47:48)
• Internet Haters and Responding to Critics (16:00–26:26)
• Inter-catcher Drama (Alex Rosen, JiDion) (32:52–34:02, 82:28–109:02)
• Ethics of Vigilantism (61:17–62:21)
• On Funding, Logistics, and Building a DAP Platform (56:01–59:18; 110:27–114:33)
• Announcement of New Website/Platform (110:27–112:17)
• Plans for Future, Upcoming Doc, and the DAP Map (122:55–125:16)

Key Takeaways for the Uninitiated

• Dads Against Predators is about filling the gap left by ineffective legal systems; their main focus is public exposure, community awareness, and prevention.
• Physical "smacks" are a last-resort demonstration when the legal route leads nowhere; they are meant to shame, deter, and alert the community.
• Joshua is candid about the personal costs, the difficulty of processing both praise and hate, and the daily risk to his safety and mental health.
• The broader mission is to change the culture—moving bystanders and even law enforcement toward proactive prevention and zero-tolerance for predatory behavior.
• Internet drama and personality clashes are secondary to the shared goal of protecting children, but method and motive still matter deeply within the ‘community.’
• A new DAP website is coming soon, promising a video archive, forums, and a safe, independent home for the movement’s content.

Final Thoughts

Joshua and the DAP team’s work sits at the nexus of justice, activism, and internet culture. This episode provides an unfiltered look at the motivations, contradictions, and complexities in the world of “predator catching,” as well as the psychological toll of standing up against evil in a society too slow to enforce accountability. As Marty says: “If you like my channel and you like innocence of children, go check out DAP on Locals 2k." (124:27)