Two Hot Takes: Episode 142 – Unique Experiences Summary

Release Date: November 13, 2025
Host: Morgan Absher
Guest Co-Host: Tess
Theme: Unusual and one-of-a-kind stories sourced from Reddit, listener write-ins, and the internet, selected for their “unique experiences.” The episode aims to share situations that are so odd or distinctive that listeners won’t have heard them before—or so the hosts hope.

Main Theme Overview

Morgan and Tess dive into a collection of wild and unusual stories, each with a unique twist that leaves them simultaneously entertained and befuddled. The hope of the day is to find truly singular experiences—those you rarely, if ever, encounter in real life or even on Reddit. The hosts offer their hot takes, provide advice, and highlight the often bizarre and sometimes disturbing realities people face.

Key Discussions & Insights

1. Haunted Monkeys & Episode Set-Up (01:03 – 04:18)

• Morgan and Tess joke about technology mishaps possibly caused by a “haunted monkey” once brought by friend/co-host Kaylin.
• They discuss prepping for the episode and Morgan teases future “crazy holiday” episodes.

Quote:
Morgan: “Ever since Kaylin’s little haunted monkey came here, I’ve had some technology glitches...it’s that damn monkey, Gordy.” (01:11)

2. Theme Introduction: Unique Experiences (03:29 – 04:18)

• The central theme is explained: Stories that are so unique, you can’t imagine many people sharing a similar situation.
• Listeners are encouraged to share their own “unique experiences” in the comments.

Quote:
Morgan: “Experiences that are unusual and out of the realm and kind of like, wow. Thought I’d heard it all, but that’s still a little... unique.” (03:41)

3. Story 1: The Anatomy Textbook Topless Photo Scam

(Source: Ask a Manager)
(06:21 – 16:50)

Summary:

A woman is asked by a coworker to pose topless “for an anatomy textbook,” but it’s quickly revealed to be a scam for the coworker to see her breasts. The proposed photo shoot was suspicious—no official documentation, at her own home, no university involvement. After confirming with the university, she informs her manager and HR; the predator coworker is fired.

Timestamps & Quotes:

• Red Flags Laid Out:
  Tess: “This is such an elaborate plan to just get pictures of a woman’s boobs... Sir, it’s for an anatomy textbook?” (07:24)

• Correct Response? Allison’s Take:
  Morgan reads Ask a Manager’s Allison’s reply, which strongly validates reporting to HR/boss without delay.

• Update – Immediate Termination:
  Morgan: “The coworker in question was immediately terminated. I wrote a report for HR, so he is considered non-rehirable for any future campaigns.” (11:25)

• Reflection on Workplace Dynamics:
  Tess: “I think when one is used to inappropriate work environments, these sort of interactions don’t expressly present themselves as immediately inappropriate, if that makes sense.” (12:20)

4. Story 2: Boyfriend Lies About His Job for 8 Months

(Source: Ask Aubry / Instagram)
(17:56 – 27:43)

Summary:

A woman discovers her boyfriend has been lying for eight months about working in pharmaceutical sales—he’s actually a Whole Foods manager. The truth comes out when he can’t answer basic questions at dinner with her pharmacist dad. Instead of being apologetic, he laughs it off, leaving her feeling gaslit and betrayed.

Timestamps & Quotes:

• The Reveal:
  Morgan: “Ryan laughs and goes, yeah, your dad almost caught me. I was like, what? And he says, I don’t actually work in pharma sales, babe. I manage the Whole Foods on Lamar...” (19:20)

• Reaction:
  Tess: “For someone to be able to have such an elaborate lie to you for eight months... the way that he confessed to it is crazy.” (21:10)
  Morgan: “If he’s so comfortable lying again and again and again to you, he’s gonna keep lying.” (23:15)

• Red Flags & Advice:
  Tess: “This gives me the impression that, like, when he does something wrong, he will always minimize it. He will always laugh it off. He’ll always act like you’re overreacting...” (24:37)

5. Story 3: Boyfriend & Friends Prank Grieving Cat Owners

(Source: r/relationship_advice)
(29:36 – 39:41)

Summary:

An 18-year-old’s boyfriend and his friends prank an older couple by calling and falsely claiming to have seen their missing cat, sending the couple on a wild goose chase. OP is horrified and breaks up with the boyfriend. When wondering what else she can do, she ultimately calls the couple—only to find out their cat was safely returned days before.

Timestamps & Quotes:

• On the Cruelty:
  Morgan: “That is just cruel and devastating and to, like, toy with them like that... it’s psychological abuse, like, it really is.” (32:33)

• Update – Happy Ending:
  Morgan: “I was so nervous calling them... She basically stopped me and said that it was a miracle, but their cat had been turned in to Animal Control two days prior... I was so relieved.” (37:16)

• Empathy Reflection:
  Tess: “We do all have to learn empathy. Like, it is a learned thing over time...” (39:10)

6. Story 4: Boyfriend’s Mom Gives a Purity Test at Family Dinner

(Source: Ask Aubry / Instagram)
(42:58 – 55:49)

Summary:

A woman recounts visiting her boyfriend’s family, where the mother gives her a “purity test” app at the dinner table. When she refuses, she is accused of “having things to hide.” The boyfriend sides with his mom, expecting the girlfriend to “play along.”

Timestamps & Quotes:

• Unbelievable Awkwardness:
  Tess: “To have like a mother-in-law or like mother of someone try to find out if their future daughter-in-law would be pure... unfortunately, that is happening.” (45:42)

• Morgan’s Research:
  Morgan: “There is an app in the app store... the Rice Purity Test Plus.” (46:24)
  “Holding hands… and bestiality are worth the same amount of points!” (50:50)

• Host Reaction:
  Morgan: “If you’re getting this goofy the first time you met her... Imagine what kind of mother-in-law you will have to deal with the rest of your life if you choose to proceed down this path.” (54:17)
  Tess: “No, no, no. That is so entitled and inappropriate and wrong.” (56:22)

7. Story 5: Ex Posts “Anniversary” Picture Months After Breakup

(Source: r/TwoHotTakes)
(56:49 – 62:59)

Summary:

A woman’s ex posts a “Happy Anniversary” photo to Instagram, months after they broke up. Mutual friends are confused, and the hosts are unsure whether this is a deliberate act of manipulation, mental health crisis, or pure delusion.

Timestamps & Quotes:

• The Post:
  Morgan: “So now I’m sitting here getting texts from mutual friends asking if we got back together, and I’m like, what alternate reality is this man living in?” (57:00)

• Host Speculation:
  Tess: “At first I was like, oh, this is so funny. This is so crazy. And now I’m like, is this scary?... obviously someone having delusions that involve you is a scary situation.” (58:17)

8. Story 6: Boyfriend’s Horrifying Soap Habits

(Source: Charlotte Dobre’s Page)
(65:43 – 76:53)

Summary:

After her boyfriend has diarrhea and showers, a woman notices “poop chunks” on their shared bar of soap. She learns he washes by rubbing the bar directly on his body—including his anus—then puts it back, expecting her to use it too. Boyfriend and his family gaslight her for “overreacting.”

Timestamps & Quotes:

• Details:
  Morgan: “I pick up our shared bar of soap and saw boo boo chunks on it. His boo boo chunks on it.” (67:02)

• Family’s Response:
  Morgan: “His mom texted me something like, men have been using bars of soap for generations.” (69:27)

• Hot Take:
  Tess: “This made me physically ill, Morgan. Like, this is a health hazard.” (70:01)

9. Story 7: Employees at a Car Dealership Have Sex in Customer’s Truck

(Source: r/AmItheAsshole)
(78:53 – 96:13)

Summary:

A man picks up his truck from service to find unmistakable evidence—stains, odors, hair accessories, and even scratches—suggesting dealership staff had vigorous sex in his vehicle. The dealership tries to gaslight and dodge responsibility, until the OP pushes for repairs and considers legal action.

Timestamps & Quotes:

• Evidence:
  Morgan: “He wanted to focus on himself, which was code for flirting with girls on Discord. Anyways, fast forward to now, November, about seven months, and... he literally captioned it like we’re still together.” (58:00)

• Repairs & Updates:
  Morgan: “I kindly replied that there is absolutely no way I’ll be back at their dealership. So he told me they contract with a third party company that comes to the customer’s homes to do the repairs. I agreed to that...” (88:19)

10. Story 8: Bride Disinvites Half Her Wedding Guests per Psychic’s Orders

(Source: r/WeddingShaming)
(98:44 – 112:34)

Summary:

A bride cuts 125 people, including most of the groom’s family, from her wedding guest list two weeks before the event, citing a psychic’s warning about “energetic blocks.” Disinvited guests are told via mass email that their “energy is not aligned.” Family drama explodes; the hosts compare it to a cult or scam.

Timestamps & Quotes:

• The Mass Email:
  Morgan: “If you have received this email, it means your energy is not aligned with our sacred union at this time. Please respect our journey.” (101:44)

• Host Takes:
  Tess: “Have they joined a cult?” (103:02)
  Morgan: “If Justin woke up one day and was like, oh, we need to cut half the guest list... I’d be like, what’s going on?” (105:08)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Reporting Workplace Harassment:
  Allison (from Ask a Manager, as read by Morgan): “Tell your boss. Tell HR. Tell other women. Frankly, even if his story were true... it would have been really inappropriate for him to approach you, a co-worker, about this.” (10:35)

• On Lying Partners:
  Tess: “The way that people fight or the way they confess things or show up to tough conversations... says a lot.” (24:37)

• On the Cruel Cat Prank:
  Morgan: “That’s psychological abuse... when you are knowingly subjecting someone to that false hope...” (32:33)

• On Purity Tests:
  Tess: “Everything subtracting from your score and then, like, having to say that... is so demeaning.” (47:55)

• On the Soap Story:
  Morgan: “He was douching his asshole with the bar of soap.” (70:35)

• On Unique Experiences:
  Tess: “All of these have been incredible experiences. I don’t think a single one of them is a unique experience I’m jealous of. No, they all are completely unique experiences—and thank God for that.” (112:34)

Episode Structure & Flow

• Intro & Theme (light, comedic; banter about haunted monkeys, episode logistics)
• Main Story Section
  • Each story introduced with a title and context
  • Morgan reads the post, Tess chimes in, both analyze, react, and give advice/hot takes
  • Intermittent sponsor breaks (not summarized here)
  • Several updates included, especially for high-stakes stories
• Comment Section
  • Hosts read notable Instagram and Reddit comments after each story
• Closing
  • The episode ends with teasers for bonus content on Patreon

Key Segments & Timestamps

• [04:18] – Unique Experiences Theme Explanation
• [06:21] – Anatomy Textbook Topless Photo Scam
• [17:56] – Boyfriend’s Job Lie Exposed
• [29:36] – Cruel Cat Prank on Grieving Older Couple
• [42:58] – Boyfriend’s Mom Administers a Purity Test
• [56:49] – Ex Posts Fake Anniversary
• [65:43] – Poop Soap Boyfriend
• [78:53] – Sex in the Dealership Truck
• [98:44] – Bride’s Psychic Wedding Shrinkage

Tone & Language

• Conversational, irreverent, and direct
• Mix of humor and outrage—quick to point out moral and social red flags
• Frequent joking but respectful towards serious issues (harassment, consent, psychological harm)
• Language is colloquial, with some explicit descriptions (especially in the soap and dealership stories).

Final Takeaways

• The episode delivers on its promise of truly unique—and sometimes horrifying—stories.
• Hosts underscore the importance of empathy, boundaries, and accountability, both for themselves and in their advice.
• Recurrent themes: workplace boundaries, trust and honesty, social etiquette, and how “red flags” manifest in real life.

Listen to the episode for full stories, banter, and even wilder bonus content on their Patreon.