Other People’s Lives

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/opl and get on your way to being your best self. Go to https://zbiotics.com/OPL to get 15% off your first order when you use OPL at checkout. ZBiotics is backed with 100% money back guarantee. This week we speak to a woman who was in a loving six year relationship with a man, until the night everything changed. She shares the story of how she found out he was a cannibal when she woke and he was trying to eat her. It’s a wild story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2024

Today Greg and Joe speak with a woman who was sex trafficked. She explains how she got a job as a massage worker from a man she thought wanted to be her boyfriend. Things turned dark quickly, and she talks about some of the horrible things she experienced before finding a way to escape and start a new life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2024

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/opl and get on your way to being your best self. Go to https://zbiotics.com/OPL to get 15% off your first order when you use OPL at checkout. ZBiotics is backed with 100% money back guarantee. This week we speak with a woman who describes herself as a female incel. She explains why she has these feelings and talks about her involvement in online forums and the female incel community. Sponsor Other People's Lives: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/opl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2024

Experience chef-quality meals every week delivered right to your door. Go to https://cookunity.com/OPL or enter code OPL before checkout for 50% off your first week. This week we speak to a woman who is addicted to parasocial relationships. She explains how these relationships began, the lengths she has gone to convince herself that she knows these people, and how she has tried to stop. We talk about the dangers of parasocial relationships, how the internet fuels them, and talk about Joe and Greg's own experiences with it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 July 2024

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/opl and get on your way to being your best self. Go to https://zbiotics.com/OPL to get 15% off your first order when you use OPL at checkout. ZBiotics is backed with 100% money back guarantee. This week we speak to a woman who is in the middle of an affair with her bosses husband. Her boss doesn’t know and neither does her partner or kids. She talks about why she made this decision, the weight of guilt, and figuring out how to move forward knowing it could blow up her entire family and career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2024

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/opl and get on your way to being your best self. Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code OPL at checkout at https://bluechew.com - just pay $5 shipping. This week we speak to a man who went through Mormon gay conversion therapy. He talks about the process he went through to “become straight,” why he eventually left therapy, and how he has decided to live his life since. Sponsor Other People's Lives: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/opl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2024

Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code OPL at checkout at https://bluechew.com - just pay $5 shipping This week we spoke with a woman who is afraid that her newborn son will grow up to be a bad person. She talks about how suffering at the hands of men and experience trauma has caused her to feel this way. She also talks about how she is working through her fear and trauma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2024

Go to https://zbiotics.com/OPL to get 15% off your first order when you use OPL at checkout. ZBiotics is backed with 100% money back guarantee. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/opl and get on your way to being your best self. Experience chef-quality meals every week delivered right to your door. Go to https://cookunity.com/OPL or enter code OPL before checkout for 50% off your first week. This week we speak with a man who is a traveling erotic massage therapist. He shares how he got into the business and grew it to be a profitable venture. He also shares some of the most memorable and strange moments and what he learned traveling the country and meeting strangers. This guest's voice has been altered to preserve anonymity. If you'd like to be on our show, we'd love to have you! Send an email to [email protected] or visit www.oplshow.com we'll be in touch if your story is a fit for the show. • Join Our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/oplshow • OPL Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/oplpodcast Follow Joe & Greg: Joe Santagato (@joesantagato) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joesantagato/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/joesantagato Greg Dybec (@gregdybec) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gregdybec Twitter - https://twitter.com/gregdybec Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2024

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/opl and get on your way to being your best self. Go to https://zbiotics.com/OPL to get 15% off your first order when you use OPL at checkout. ZBiotics is backed with 100% money back guarantee. Visit https://BlueChew.com and use promo code OPL to receive your first month FREE. This week, for our season finale, we speak with a woman who admits to having uncontrollable incest fantasies. She explains how this affects her daily life and she is working to combat it through therapy and other measures. This is the first time she's spoken in depth about this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2024

Today we speak with a woman who has a severe case of misophonia. Misophonia is self-diagnosed chronic condition in which a person experiences autonomic arousal to certain innocuous or repetitive sounds. This can include chewing, clicking, and more. Our guests talks about how severely it affects her daily life. Many people may experience misophonia but not realize there’s a name for it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 April 2024

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/opl and get on your way to being your best self. Experience chef-quality meals every week delivered right to your door. Go to https://cookunity.com/OPL or enter code OPL before checkout for 50% off your first week. This week we speak with a man who needs to get a secret off his chest. He tells the story of how he slept with his best friend’s wife years ago and never told anyone. He discusses how it happened, why he did it, and how it still affects him to this day. He hopes talking about it on the show can help lift a weight off his shoulders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2024

This week we speak with someone with objectophilia - which involves romantic and sexual attraction to specific objects. Also known as objectum-sexuality. He explains how he first devleoped these feelings and what objects he is most attracted to. Go to https://zbiotics.com/OPL to get 15% off your first order when you use OPL at checkout. ZBiotics is backed with 100% money back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2024

This week we speak with a woman about her severe porn addiction. She reached out because porn addiction is rarely discussed from the female perspective. She discussed how her addiction began, how it has affected her everyday life and relationship, and how she working to overcome it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 March 2024

Other People's Lives is sponsored by Better Help. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/opl today to get 10% off your first month. This week we have the honor of speaking with Madison Baloy, a terminal cancer patient who is determined to get the most out of her remaining time. Madison shares her story of being diagnosed as well as her bucket list video that viral and had led to an incredible series of events and support from strangers and celebrities around the world. This is one of the most inspiring conversations we’ve had on the show and we’re excited for you to hear it. You can find Madison(@fruitsnackmaddy) here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fruitsnackmaddy TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fruitsnackmaddy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2024

Other People's Lives is sponsored by Better Help. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/opl today to get 10% off your first month. This week we speak with a woman who is actively being stalked by two men! She talks about when it started, how it's progressed, and how she continues to live her life despite constantly being in fear of these men. She also provides protection tips for anyone who may be having a similar experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 February 2024

This week we speak with a young paramedic about the reality and trauma of her job. She talks about the unimaginable situation of having to choose who to save and who to ignore and discusses why she ultimately loves the job. Head to https://airdoctorpro.com and use promo code OPL you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! Go to https://zbiotics.com/OPL to get 15% off your first order when you use OPL at checkout. ZBiotics is backed with 100% money back guarantee s Experience chef-quality meals delivered right to your door by going to https://cookunity.com/OPL or enter code OPL before checkout for 50% off your first week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 February 2024

This week we speak with a gay man who intentionally seeks out and seduces straight men who have wives or girlfriends with the hopes of ruining their relationships. He explains why he started doing this, how it became an obsession for him, and why he feels no remorse for his actions. OPL listeners receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to https://AquaTru.com and enter code “OPL” at checkout. This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/opl and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 February 2024

To start our new season, we speak with a woman with synesthesia - specifically Lexical Gustatory Synesthesia - a condition that allows her to actually taste words. She explains how different words have different tastes and when she began to notice this condition was not the norm for most people.Head to https://ZBiotics.com/OPL and use the code OPL at checkout for 15% off.Get started with EveryPlate starting at just $1.49 per meal PLUS $1 steaks for life by going to https://EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code 49OPL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 February 2024

For the season finale we speak with a woman who is turned on by her husband sleeping with other women. She refers to it as "hot husbanding," since she's not even present for it. She just likes to hear about it after and sometimes re-enact it. Head to https://factormeals.com/opl50 and use code opl50 to get 50% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 December 2023

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/OPL and get on your way to being your best self. Head to https://airdoctorpro.com and use promo code OPL and receive UP TO $300 off This week we speak to a man who talks openly about his childhood and how his parents and family members groomed him to be racist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 December 2023

Go to https://zbiotics.com/OPL to get 15% off your first order when you use OPL at checkout. To get 15% off your next gift, go to https://uncommongoods.com/OPL. Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal PLUS $1 steaks for life by going to https://EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code 49OPL This week we speak to a woman who was once part of the dangerous online pro-anorexia community. She talks about how she was first introduced to the community, how she fell victim to it and how she was able to move on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 December 2023

This week we speak with a man who identifies as straight, but has had sex with thousands of men behind his wife's back. Buckle up for this convo and let us know what you think in the comments. Go to https://zbiotics.com/OPL to get 15% off your first order when you use OPL at checkout. To get 15% off your next gift, go to https://uncommongoods.com/OPL. Head to https://factormeals.comopl50 and use code opl50 to get 50% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 November 2023

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/OPL and get on your way to being your best self. Head to https://aquatru.com and use code OPL to grab 20% off your purifier. We spoke to a woman who is into Age Play with her partners. She is also a mother and age plays at the same age as her daughter. We talk all about that and other kinks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 November 2023

We speak with a woman who has severe androphobia - the fear of men. she explains how her phobia was developed, how it impacts her daily life, and why she has so much anxiety and fear of all men she comes across. Head to https://airdoctorpro.com and use promo code OPL and receive UP TO $300 off To get 15% off your next gift, go to https://uncommongoods.com/opl Get a meal for $1.49 PLUS $1 steaks by going to https://EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code 49OPL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 November 2023

We spoke with a woman about her extreme domestic abuse. She talks about red flags, how the relationship changed, and how she was ultimately kidnapped and held hostage at gun point. She also explains how she was able to escape and why the justice system has failed her. Go to zbiotics.com/OPL to get 15% off your first order when you use OPL at checkout. ZBiotics is backed with 100% money back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 November 2023

Other People’s Lives is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/OPL today to get 10% off your first month. This week we speak to a woman who shares her honest feelings about motherhood. She talks about why she hates being a mom and why it’s such a taboo topic to talk about Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 October 2023

This week we get a sneak peek inside a secret NYC s*x club. We speak with a woman who works there about how these secret clubs operate, what really goes down, and why most of us don't even know they exist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 October 2023

Today we speak with Jon Romano. When Jon was 16 years old he walked into his high school with a shotgun and ended up shooting a teacher. He served 17 years in prison and now speaks out about his past to help raise awareness for gun violence in schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 October 2023

This week we speak with a man who left his wife of 7 years for her sister, who happens to be married to his best friend. Talk about a wild dynamic around the Thanksgiving table. Our guest walks us through this crazy story and how it all happened and how it has worked out for everyone involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 October 2023

To kick off the new season, we’re speaking with a woman who loves drinking pee and being pee’d on. Like…she’s reallyyyy into it and explains all the reasons why she loves it and how she approaches it with partners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 September 2023

Other People’s Lives is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/OPL today to get 10% off your first month. Head to https://factormeals.com/OPL50 and use code OPL50 to get 50% off. On this season's finale we speak with a long-time hotel housekeeper about the thankless job and the craziest things she has witnessed while cleaning rooms. She also gives a look behind the curtain of how rooms are cleaned and whether you should be worried or not as a guest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 August 2023

This week we speak to a woman who is addicted to catfishing men even though she has a boyfriend that she loves. She explains why she still chooses to catfish and what her process is to convince so many men they are speaking to another person. She even admits that she has spied on some of her victims in person. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 August 2023

This week we speak with a man about survivor's guilt. Our guest miraculously survived a horrific car crash that claimed the life of his brother. He talks about the events that led up to the crash, his own injuries, and the aftermath. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 July 2023

Other People’s Lives is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/OPL today to get 10% off your first month. This week we speak with a woman who shares the story of how her own mother killed her baby brother. She explains the details of that tragic day and why she ultimately forgave her mother and still has a relationship with her. If you'd like to be on our show, we'd love to have you! Send an email to [email protected] or visit www.oplshow.com we'll be in touch if your story is a fit for the show. • Join Our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/oplshow • OPL Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/oplpodcast Follow Joe & Greg: Joe Santagato (@joesantagato) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joesantagato/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/joesantagato Greg Dybec (@gregdybec) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gregdybec Twitter - https://twitter.com/gregdybec Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 July 2023

A woman talks about her murder fetish. She explains why it is sexually appealing to her and how she role plays in real life. Head to https://factormeals.com/OPL50 and use code OPL50 to get 50% off. Go to https://magicmind.com/opl and use code OPL20 for 20% off your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 July 2023

This week we speak with Ben Clark, CEO of Malehanger, a device that claims it can add inches to a man's p*nis by hanging weights. We discuss the controversial product and how Ben first tested the product on himself and saw results. Head to https://airdoctorpro.com and use promo code OPL and, depending on the model, you’ll receive UP TO 40% off If you'd like to be on our show, we'd love to have you! Send an email to [email protected] or visit www.oplshow.com we'll be in touch if your story is a fit for the show. • Join Our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/oplshow • OPL Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/oplpodcast Follow Joe & Greg: Joe Santagato (@joesantagato) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joesantagato/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/joesantagato Greg Dybec (@gregdybec) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gregdybec Twitter - https://twitter.com/gregdybec Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 July 2023

This week we speak to a guest who has severe health anxiety and hypochondria. Every day she wakes up 100% believing it will be her last day and it has severely affected her life and relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 June 2023

This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at http://betterhelp.com/OPL and get on your way to being your best self. Ever wonder what really happens on phone sex hotlines? This week we chat with a phone sex operator who shares all the secrets about her work and the types of clients she has. What goes on on phone sex hotlines will blow your mind. It’s not what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 June 2023

Get 20% off and free worldwide shipping with our code: OPL at http://manscaped.com/ Today Greg & Joe speak with Red Onion Randy, an inmate at Red Onion State Prison in Virginia. Randy is currently serving 1,214 years in prison for capital murder. He explains what got him such a long sentence and how he has changed since the murder. Learn more about Randy and check out his podcast at https://redonionrandy.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 June 2023

Visit www.vessi.com/opl and use my OPL for 15% off your entire order! Free shipping to CA, US, AU,JP, TW, KR, SGP We speak with a woman can't control her binge eating disorder, even though she wants to. She explains how she went from a personal trainer to being overweight and not being able to stop herself from eating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 June 2023

This week Joe and Greg have an inspiring conversation with a young man who struggles with stuttering. They discuss the struggles of growing up with a stutter and how the guest has learned to overcome their hopelessness and embarrassment. It's great advice for anyone! Head to https://aquatruwater.com/ and use code OPL at checkout to save 20% off your AquaTru purifier today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2023

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/OPL and get on your way to being your best self. Go http://www.vessi.com/opl promo code OPL to save 15% off your order! Get 20% off + free shipping with the code OPL at http://www.manscaped.com. Head to http://www.airdoctorpro.com and use promo code OPL and, depending on the model, you’ll receive UP TO 40% off. This week Joe and Greg speak with a professional bodyguard who has worked with a number of famous celebrities, executives, and popular figures. He shares interesting tricks and secrets about the job and some mind-blowing stories about the famous people he's worked with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 May 2023

We speak to someone about their vore fetish (Vorarephilia). Vore is the erotic desire to be consumed by or to consume another person, typically by being swallowed whole and alive. We learn about how this guest realized he had this fetish and how he applies it to his every day life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 April 2023

If you’d like to share your story, call The Anonymous Hotline at 530-362-8918 and leave a voicemail. Resources and hotlines: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-8255 Crisis Text Line Text 741741 National Sexual Assault Hotline (800) 656-4673 National Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 799-7233 Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline (800) 622-4357 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2023

We speak with a woman about approaching other men to have affairs and why she doesn't feel any guilt about it. It's a wild ride. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/opl and get on your way to being your best self. Head to https://airdoctorpro.com and use promo code OPL and, depending on the model, you’ll receive UP TO $300 off. Click https://vessi.com/ and use code OPL for 15% off your entire order! Free shipping to CA, US, AU,JP, TW, KR, SGP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 March 2023

We learn all about what it’s like being in the shoes of an emergency room nurse. We go over the most chaotic moments and the behind-the-scenes operations of one of the chaotic jobs there is. Click https://vessi.com/ and use code OPL for 15% off your entire order! Free shipping to CA, US, AU,JP, TW, KR, SGP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 March 2023

If you’d like to share your story, call The Anonymous Hotline at 530-362-8918 and leave a voicemail. Resources and hotlines: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-8255 Crisis Text Line Text 741741 National Sexual Assault Hotline (800) 656-4673 National Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 799-7233 Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline (800) 622-4357 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2023

We speak with a woman about the wide range of personal and shocking items she sells for money. Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with our code OPL at Manscaped.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 March 2023

This week Greg and Joe speak with a woman about the reality of losing a sibling unexpectedly. She explains the grieving process and how she has been able to move forward after such a tragedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 March 2023

If you’d like to share your story, call The Anonymous Hotline at 530-362-8918 and leave a voicemail. Resources and hotlines: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-8255 Crisis Text Line Text 741741 National Sexual Assault Hotline (800) 656-4673 National Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 799-7233 Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline (800) 622-4357 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2023