Two Hot Takes — Episode 237: Ghosts and Goblins..

Date: October 10, 2025
Host: Morgan Absher
Co-host: Spencer Hunt
Theme: Scouring Reddit and listener write-ins for stories of dating, relationships, AITA, and life — through a Halloween-tinted lens of “ghosts” (people who vanish or act ethereally) and “goblins” (true goblins: monstrous, callous, or appallingly selfish people). Expect stories of friendship breakups, family disrespect, wild in-laws, and a much-needed wholesome twist at the end.

Episode Overview

Kicking off October’s spooky season, Morgan and Spencer dig into the “ghosts and goblins” of everyday life—drama, betrayals, and the kind of bad behavior you hope never haunts your personal circle. Drawing from recent Reddit posts and listener stories, the pair dish out their signature hot takes with a mix of empathy, humor, and (in Spencer’s case) a flair for the dramatic and violent metaphors.

Key Discussion Points & Stories

1. Personal Spooky Experiences: Ghosts of the Past

[03:01] Spencer recounts growing up in a haunted house, once a fire station:

• Saw men in yellow jackets running up stairs as a child—later learned the history matched.
• Ouija board sleepover led Spencer to see the ghost of a grandma, who’d died recently.
  • “That night, we woke up…to a huge bang…their dad comes downstairs with a baseball bat…There was no one there. After they used that Ouija board, some crazy stuff happened…”
    — Spencer, [06:06]

Takeaway:
Morgan and Spencer both agree: “Don’t mess with haunted things,” and Ouija board dabbling is for goblins.

2. Ghosting in Friendships: Maid of Honor Disappears Before Wedding

Reddit Post Recap: Maid of Honor (Jess) ghosts bride Tara ten days before the big day, taking the bride’s veil with her, only to post “self-care” yoga pics on Instagram with her ex-boyfriend (who once hit on the bride).

• Jess ignores concerned DMs, deletes comments, keeps the veil.
• Spencer: “Somebody better pull up to Jess’s house. …I would have booked a flight to whatever cabin she was at, busted down the door, and I would have said, I’m gonna put you in yoga poses, biatch.” [11:00]
• Morgan and Spencer hypothesize boyfriend manipulation or mental health crisis, but regardless, feel Jess’s self-care post is “the drama.”

Notable quote:
“If you’re posting something shady like that, you’re the drama.”
— Spencer, [11:29]

• Tara and her friends unfollow Jess. Spencer: “She wanted peace. She got silence.” [16:30]
• No resolution yet; listeners want updates.

3. Nanny Gives Husband a “Best Dad Ever” Gift—Motive or Misstep?

Reddit Post Recap:
First-time mom finds keychain gift from nanny to husband, but not to herself. Hints of suspicion amid otherwise good rapport.

• Spencer wonders if it’s a harmless gesture or a “little sus,” especially since the husband found this nanny six months before the birth.
• Reddit and hosts ask: Was there too much “friendliness”? Was the nanny just awkward?

Spencer sums up:
“Is it inappropriate? I would find it inappropriate…But I don’t think there was any foul play here…I think that just like you just said, she probably went to a store…thought it was cute…but didn’t think in her head, ‘I should maybe get Best Mom Ever’.” [32:10]

• Spencer also jokes: “Or the baby inside of her could be your husband’s. You never know. So get that DNA test ready!” [32:11]

Takeaway:
The situation is awkward but likely innocent; still, “set boundaries and check in.”

4. Ghosts or Psychosis? Friend Sees Apparitions after Ouija Board

Reddit Post Recap:
OP’s best friend starts seeing and talking to ghosts after a Ouija board session; OP, frustrated, gives an ultimatum: get therapy or move out. Friend moves out to live with an “emo goth” who encourages the visions.

• Spencer: “You had good intention in your heart, but, yeah, you came across as an asshole.” [35:46]
• Morgan draws from mental health experience: “You just made her feel so insecure, unsupported, and maybe she’s having an actual mental health crisis and you just acted like a shitty friend.” [38:15]

Morgan:
“If you’re her only family, you say ‘find a new best friend’? Maybe cruelty isn’t the answer.” [45:49]

Consensus:
Harsh ultimatums can isolate those most in need; compassion with boundaries is key. The subreddit was divided, but the hosts lean toward “gentle honesty over tough love” in mental health crises.

5. The Goblin Family: Boyfriend’s Family Mocks Girlfriend’s Background

Reddit Post Recap:
OP (from a working-class WV family) overhears boyfriend and his sister mocking her looks, upbringing, and “trailer park” background while visiting his wealthy family.

• Spencer: “I would have busted down the door and I would have said, ‘keep my name and my family’s name out of your mouth, you weirdo’…Fuck you, Emily.” [52:14]
• Morgan references Pride and Prejudice, critiquing condescension and the fetishization of “overcoming class.”
• Both agree: boyfriend’s failure to defend her is a dealbreaker.

Notable quote:
“He’s not your man…If my boyfriend was kikiing with his sister talking shit about me, even if he’s not talking shit, if his sister is and he says nothing…he’s a little foot soldier.”
— Spencer, [53:53]

Consensus:
This “bullet dodged” is a wake-up call—loyalty and respect from a partner (and their family) are non-negotiable.

6. Goblins-in-Law: Daughter-in-Law Refuses to Acknowledge Step-Mom

Reddit Post Recap:
Step-mom recounts years of being snubbed by her son’s wife—including being told to her face and in front of grandkids she’s “nobody.”

• Morgan: “Your husband should have had a conversation with your son, long before it escalated to this level.” [75:23]
• Spencer’s advice: “Make a family group chat and send the video in there. …Just so you know, this is who you married.” [76:29]

Takeaway:
“Enough is enough”—if respect is absent, airing the truth is overdue (and perhaps, Spencer adds, a little social media shame wouldn’t hurt).

7. Cat Goblins: “I’m Glad My Boyfriend Got Rid of My Cat”

Reddit Post Recap:
OP, unable to bond with or care for her cat, is grateful boyfriend rehomed it. She admits to having violent thoughts toward the animal.

• Spencer (incensed):
  “You want to kill an animal? You sick freak.” [88:44]
  “If you can’t handle a cat, you cannot handle a teenager.” [92:54]

Consensus:
If you hate cats, don’t own one. And maybe, seek therapy rather than adopting any living soul.

8. Wholesome Palate Cleanser: Feeding the Office Lunch Thief

Reddit Post Recap:
Instead of shaming a struggling coworker caught stealing food, OP packs an extra lunch—eventually getting a subtle thank you (a peppermint).

• Morgan admits to “full-blown sobbing” at the story’s kindness.
• Spencer: “You didn’t just stop the theft, you gave someone dignity when they clearly needed it most. That’s so human of you.” [97:00]

Final note:
“Build a longer table, not a higher fence.” [98:34]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Teen Wolf, that’s giving. It’s giving. A little spooky. We’re in our spooky season right now.”
  — Morgan, [01:33]

• “If you’re posting something shady like that, you’re the drama.”
  — Spencer, [11:29]

• “If someone gave my partner a best dad or best parent ever, not me one, I’d be like…for sure…”
  — Spencer, [30:54]

• “If you can’t handle a cat, you cannot handle a teenager.”
  — Spencer, [92:54]

• “Build a longer table, not a higher fence.”
  — Listener comment, [98:34]

• “Violence is the answer for Spencer.”
  — Morgan, [19:03]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Spencer’s Haunted Childhood & Ouija Story — [03:01] to [07:05]
• Ghosted Before the Wedding — Maid of Honor Drama — [07:58] to [19:35]
• Nanny's Odd Gift to Husband / Marriage Suspicion — [19:42] to [32:31]
• AITA: Forcing Friend to Choose Therapy or Homelessness — [33:51] to [46:04]
• Boyfriend Joins Sister Mocking Girlfriend’s “Background” — [48:24] to [66:04]
• Stepmom Disrespected by DIL — Family Drama — [67:01] to [84:18]
• Anti-Cat Story: Glad the Boyfriend Got Rid of Cat — [85:40] to [93:28]
• Palate Cleanser: Kindness to Office Lunch Thief — [93:32] to [99:03]
• Final Thoughts, World State, and Closing — [99:03] to end

Tone & Style

True to form, Spencer is animated, often escalating to dramatic threats of violence for comical effect: "I want to bust down her door" or "I’d curb stomp her." Morgan balances this with empathy, pragmatism, and a dash of professional mental health insight. Together, they tackle everything from relationship betrayals to class shame and animal neglect—always with irreverent honesty and, occasionally, some unexpectedly sincere warmth.

Conclusion

This episode delivers classic Two Hot Takes: rapid-fire stories, unfiltered opinions, and a full spectrum of ghosts, goblins, and the occasional witch or two. Even amidst the mock-violence and raucous banter, Morgan and Spencer find time to champion compassion and dignity—reminding us sometimes the best way to fight “goblins” is with boundaries, honesty, and, when possible, a little extra lunch.

Final bar:
“She wanted peace. She got silence.”
— Spencer, [16:35]

And perhaps, more than ever, a reminder to ‘build a longer table.’