Podcasts about roommates

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Sharing a home can make housing more affordable—but unclear expectations can quickly create financial and personal conflict. Personal finance expert Lesley-Anne Scorgie explains the money conversations roommates should have before signing a lease, including how to divide rent, utilities and shared purchases; distinguish household needs from wants; track expenses; protect credit; and build a fair arrangement that reflects each person's space, income and responsibilities. Find out more at mevest.ca and connect on Instagram and X.

Taylor's household is getting a new addition! We get into her new roommate situation, the tiny noises that instantly make your blood BOIL, and a relationship dilemma that has us wondering: do you give up your travel dreams if your spouse doesn't want to come with you?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From protecting your home's value to earning more at work, host Bruce Sellery explores practical ways to strengthen your finances at every stage of life. Outdoor design expert Carson Arthur shares budget-friendly home maintenance strategies, including curb appeal, drainage and tree care; personal finance expert Lesley-Anne Scorgie explains how roommates can divide expenses, set expectations and avoid money conflicts; wealth management consultant Preet Banerjee examines the promise and risks of Perplexity AI's integration with Plaid; and performance coach Erica Pearson offers advice to help women land senior roles, navigate career changes and negotiate higher pay. To find out more about the guests check out: Carson Arthur: Instagram Lesley-Anne Scorgie: mevest.ca | Instagram | X Preet Banerjee: Instagram | X Erica Pearson: ericapearson.com | LinkedIn | YouTube Bruce Sellery is a personal finance expert and best-selling author. As the founder of Moolala and the CEO of Credit Canada, Bruce is on a mission to help you get a better handle on your money so you can live the life you want. High energy & low B.S., this is Moolala: Money Made Simple. Find Bruce Sellery at Moolala.ca | X | Facebook | LinkedIn

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What if the reason you feel more like roommates than lovers isn't because the love is gone—but because somewhere along the way, your marriage started getting whatever was left?You love your husband. You've built a life together. But now that the kids are grown, you may be wondering, “How do we get us back?” You miss the emotional connection. You miss romance. You want to feel desired again. And yes—you want your sex drive, physical intimacy, and passion back too.In this episode of Midlife Marriage Makeover**, I'm sharing 5 simple ways to get out of roommate mode and rebuild intimacy in your empty nest marriage—without trying to change your husband or recreate the marriage you had 20 years ago.**We're talking about how to:Make room for your husband again after years of putting everyone else firstCreate small moments that rebuild emotional connection and affectionSee your husband with fresh eyes and rediscover attractionMake physical intimacy, romance, and sexual connection part of this new seasonStop trying to get your old marriage back and start creating something even betterI'm also sharing a funny moment at the swimming pool that reminded me that after almost 35 years of marriage, there are still things to discover about the man you married.Your best years of intimacy, connection, romance, desire, and sexual closeness do not have to be behind you.Maybe you don't need to find your way back.Maybe it's time to Let Him Matter Again… and see what happens.Ready for personalized help with your marriage?I'm opening a limited number of spots for my 1:1 Midlife Marriage Intimacy Reset.If you love your husband and want more emotional connection, intimacy, romance, and desire but you're not sure what's keeping you stuck or what needs to shift, let's sit down together.We'll look at where your marriage is right now and create a personalized roadmap to help you move toward the marriage you deeply desire.Schedule your 60-minute 1:1 Midlife Marriage Intimacy Reset:https://calendly.com/monettesedberry/60minCome join my private Facebook community:Empty Nest Wives — Rebuilding Intimacy & ConnectionThis is where we continue the conversation about rebuilding emotional connection, intimacy, romance, desire, and creating an incredible marriage in the empty nest.Join us here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1415703180172989

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Nikky After Dark reads listener confessions about hunger that stays quiet until it doesn't. A roommate who talks about women over breakfast, walks the kitchen in a tank and underwear, then moans through a shared wall for two months—until the girl on the other side decides to stop being silent. A husband who posted two clean photos of his wife, got off to the flood of messages, then became the stranger in their own bed with a toy. A woman with a drawer full of wands and dildos who wants a timer safe, every toy locked away, and a Bluetooth vibe only someone else can turn on. Also in this episode: a hotwife on what a real cuck actually does to help, remote toy control after lights out, leaking for every unread notification, staying buried for hours, and the perks that come with wanting the sex first. Explicit adult audio erotica. 18+ only.Stay tuned, because these stories are dripping with tension, risk, and raw lust.Support The Show: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/dear-nikky/id6442972835 Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dear-nikky-hidden-desires--6316414/support Join us over on Discord: https://discord.gg/MfsyKuPxMK Featured Release: Dear Nikky: Sex Confessions From People Just Like You is out now! Dive deeper into the raw, unfiltered stories you love. Contact:Email: Nikky@dearnikky.com (or dear.nikky.confessions@gmail.com) Website: DearNikky.com/confessions Socials: Twitter/X (@DNikky162), Instagram (@DNikky162), Facebook (@DearNikky) Content Warning: This episode contains explicit sexual content, including graphic descriptions of ass play, butt plug sex, bisexual encounters, threesomes, public/exhibitionist sex, and consensual adult fun. Stories depict enthusiastic consent. Listener discretion advised; 18+ only. Submissions involving bestiality, incest, underage role-play, rape, non-consensual content, or racial slurs are not aired.Get Involved:Submit Your Story: Got a secret fantasy or steamy confession? Write to Nikky at Nikky@dearnikky.com or submit anonymously at DearNikky.com/confessions. By submitting, you certify you're 18+, the sole creator, and that the content meets our guidelines. Say Hello: Have a burning fantasy or just want to chat? Reach out on socials or email — Nikky loves hearing your naughtiest thoughts! Support the Show: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker or your favorite platform. Your support helps new listeners discover the heat! 

☕ Teatime with Miss Liz — Monica TannerSeptember 22nd, 2026 | 7 PM ESTCommunication • Connection • Conflict Resolution • CommitmentWhat happens when two people love each other but slowly lose their connection?What happens when partners stop talking, resentment builds, and a marriage begins to feel more like a shared living arrangement than a relationship?Tonight on Teatime with Miss Liz, we're talking about the messy, beautiful and sometimes difficult reality of relationships with Monica Tanner — Relationship Coach, Relational Life Therapy Certified professional, author and podcast host.Monica's mission is to help lower the divorce rate and help couples create marriages they actually enjoy living in.Through relationship coaching, her Secrets of Happily Ever After podcast, her Amazon bestselling book Bad Marriage Advice, and her online community, Monica shares practical tools for communication, connection, conflict resolution and commitment.This conversation isn't about creating the perfect marriage.It's about learning what two imperfect people can do when they want to communicate better, repair what's been damaged, reconnect, and keep choosing one another.Teaching • Relational • Empathy & EngagementTonight's conversation grows from those four ideas:Teaching healthier relationships.Building relational connection.Leading with empathy.Choosing engagement instead of disconnection.Monica Tanner is a:• Relationship Coach• Relational Life Therapy Certified professional• Author of Bad Marriage Advice• Host of Secrets of Happily Ever After• Relationship educator and advocate for healthier communication and connectionThe title alone gives us plenty to talk about.What relationship advice have we accepted simply because we've heard it over and over again?What communication habits actually create more distance?And what can couples do when they find themselves caught in resentment, conflict or what Monica describes as “roommate syndrome”?We explore:• Communication in long-term relationships• Building and maintaining connection• Conflict resolution• Resentment and disconnection• “Roommate syndrome”• Marriage and commitment• Repair after conflict• Empathy and emotional engagement• Listening and being heard• Rediscovering curiosity about your partner• Practical ways couples can reconnect• The everyday choices that can strengthen a relationshipSomeone may be listening tonight, sitting beside the person they love, while feeling completely alone.They may not be ready to leave.They may not want to give up.They simply may not know how to find each other again.So here's the question:What is one small thing you can do tonight—not next month, not after reading ten books, but tonight—to begin moving toward connection again?Relationships aren't built only through grand romantic gestures.They're built in ordinary moments.How we speak.How we listen.How we disagree.How we apologize.How we repair.How we show empathy.How we remain curious about someone we've known for years.And how we continue choosing connection without losing ourselves.Monica brings her T-R-E-E to the Teatime table:Teaching.Relational.Empathy.Engagement.Perhaps relationships are much like trees.They need roots.They need attention.They need nourishment.They need room to grow.And when branches become damaged, sometimes they need thoughtful repair.

In this week's First $1,000 segment, we hear from Silver Picker, a college student turned coin reseller who makes $10,000 one summer from coins and metals he finds at estate sales. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week.Show notes: SideHustleSchool.comEmail: team@sidehustleschool.comBe on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questionsConnect on Instagram: @193countriesVisit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.comRead A Year of Mental Health: yearofmentalhealth.comIf you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.

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Today, we're diving into Reddit posts full of roommate and landlord drama!Please sign the petition for Evie's Law here: https://c.org/9qRrkkzvL4Podcast Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatgirlthepod/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1DAlTJgYiop4tdUZ6Tm2ixApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-girl-an-audience-and-reddit-stories-podcast/id1631617176TikTok:   https://www.tiktok.com/@thatgirlthepodEmail: thatgirlthepod@gmail.comMy Links:Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/gracetorie/Pinterest: https://pin.it/4mQ1DQkSubstack: https://substack.com/@gracetorieStorytimes Youtube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgkaaLrFbhbFTiiCN7Rn0F3b9o5ITsbDu Times:00:00 intro00:48 Evie's Law01:39 My landlord is demanding I feed them, what can I do?15:00 AITA for not warning my friend that I have a surveillance camera for personal use?26:00 AIO After "Walking In" On My Sister In My Apt?Story Links:Story One: https://www.reddit.com/r/BestofRedditorUpdates/comments/1wijcfu/my_landlord_is_demanding_i_feed_them_what_can_i_do/ Story Two: https://www.reddit.com/r/BORUpdates/comments/1wie4bl/aita_for_not_warning_my_friend_that_i_have_a/ Story Three: https://www.reddit.com/r/AIO/comments/1wia2pl/aio_after_walking_in_on_my_sister_in_my_apt/ Tags:reddit, reddit stories, aita, aita reddit stories, aita smosh, storytime, reddit stories to fall asleep to, reddit stories smosh, reddit smosh, reddit am i the devil, charlotte dobre, smosh pit, two hot takes, bridezilla stories, best reddit stories, best of reddit stories, kallmekris 2nd channel, petty revenge, reddit top posts

Reddit Stories - OP shares an apartment with her friend and her freeloading boyfriend, who pays nothing and contributes no chores. After he invites his parents to stay for several days without her consent, OP finally reaches her limit.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lost-genre-reddit-stories--5779056/support.

For six years, she lived in an apartment where most days were completely uneventful. There were no constant disturbances, no terrifying apparitions and nothing that made her feel as though she needed to move out.But every few months, something would happen.At first, she could explain away the noises and footsteps as sounds traveling through the building. Then she began hearing something much harder to dismiss—her roommate's voice when her roommate wasn't home.Eventually, her roommate experienced the same thing.Whatever was happening inside that apartment seemed to know their routines, their movements and even the sound of their voices. So, who—or what—was pretending to be them when they were alone?#RealGhostStoriesOnline #RealGhostStories #GhostStory #HauntedApartment #MimicSpirit #Paranormal #PhantomFootsteps #Mimic #GhostEncounter #Unexplained #ParanormalActivity #TrueGhostStoryLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Low desire isn't always about your relationship or something you need to “fix” inside yourself. Sometimes, feeling more connected to your sexuality begins outside the bedroom: with creativity, friendship, novelty, connection, and getting back in touch with the parts of life that make you feel alive. In this episode, I'm talking about why libido is shaped by so much more than sex, how to get curious before diagnosing yourself, and the small ways you can spark eroticism without putting pressure on yourself or your partner. Because a better sex life might not start with another conversation, supplement, or dating app—it might start the moment you step back into the world. If you've been feeling disconnected from desire, stuck in a rut, or wondering whether it's you or your relationship, this episode is for you. #SexWithEmily #EmilyMorse #Monogamy #RelationshipAdvice #Relationships ABOUT EMILY: Emily Morse is a Doctor of Human Sexuality, author and host of the #1 rated Sex with Emily podcast. Known as a renowned sexologist, Dr. Emily has helped millions of people around the world navigate their sex lives. Her candid and often funny conversations challenge cultural taboos, misinformation and awkward sex talks to create a future where people can deeply connect and embrace pleasure-filled lives. Because, life is too short for bad sex. CONNECT WITH EMILY: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexwithemily/ X: https://twitter.com/sexwithemily Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sexwithemily TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sexwithemily Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sexwithemily WANT MORE? Visit the Website: https://sexwithemily.com/ which includes FREE guides. Free Downloadable Guides: https://sexwithemily.com/guides/ Text With Me: https://sexwithemily.com/text Receive Sex Tips On The Regular: https://sexwithemily.com/subscribe Interested in 1:1 Coaching with Emily? Go to http://sexwithemily.com/coaching to apply! This episode is sponsored by: Bellesa: EVERYONE who signs up wins a FREE Rose suction toy with their order! https://www.bboutique.co/vibe/emilymorse-podcast Chapters:00:00 Cold Open: "Get Uncomfortable"00:17 Welcome to Sex with Emily (+ Tour Dates)01:54 Why Connection Is the Missing Piece03:12 The EV Charging Station Story06:05 Your Environment Shapes You More Than You Realize06:56 The Missing Wellness Pillar: Social Health09:43 What This Has to Do With Sex13:19 Your Body Knows Before Your Brain Does15:28 The 7-Day Challenge: Increase Your Exposure to Life16:35 Listener Q&A: Roommates, Dating Apps & Libido24:34 Today's Message & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What started as an attempt to tell his wife how he first fell in love with her became the inspiration for a novel series. In this episode of My Life Now, Chris Buscher welcomes author Paul Arata to discuss Serious Roommate Problems.Set in Brooklyn in the early 1990s, the story follows Pete as he falls for Holly while a dispute between his roommates grows increasingly chaotic. Paul shares the personal experiences behind the story, his background in acting and playwriting, and the challenge of turning real relationships into fiction.Learn more about Paul and his writing: https://authorpaularata.comFind the book: https://a.co/d/00jHxlXu

After preparing for birth, who prepares your marriage? Six weeks into having his third baby, couples therapist Eli Weinstein joins The Mom Room to talk about what happens to a relationship after kids. He wrote the book on it while living it!Renee and Eli get into the conversations worth having before the baby arrives, how to ask for what you need without playing head games, and his rule that you respect the ask every time. He explains the pushout, the moment a parent decides it is easier to do it themselves and quietly teaches their partner that they never have to learn. They also talk about what to do when the two of you feel more like roommates than partners. And, his number one piece of advice for dads is a little sassy... "Open your damn eyes and be aware of how much your wife does. Step it up, bro."Eli's book "From I Do to We Do" is out now!FOLLOW ELI WEINSTEIN@eliweinstein_lcsw eliweinsteinlcsw.comSPONSORS:AquaOmega: For your daily dose of Omega-3's, go to myaquaomega.com/MOMROOM and use code MOMROOM for 20% off.Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/MOMROOM and using code MOMROOM at checkout.Freestyle: Get 30% off your first 3 months of a Freestyle diaper subscription at freestyle.world/MOMROOM with code MOMROOM. That's a full month of premium diapers delivered to your door for just $49/month for your first 3 months.HIYA: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/MOMROOM.Merit Beauty: Merit Beauty is offering our listeners their Signature Makeup Bag FREE with your first order at meritbeauty.com.Quince: Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/MOMROOM. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too.Skims: Shop SKIMS Cotton, and all of my favorite pieces, at https://skims.com/momroom.Wayfair: Head to Wayfair.com or shop the Wayfair app for all things home. RENEE REINA Instagram: @themomroom | @thereneereina TikTok: @thereneereina Facebook Community - The Mom Room Community Youtube: Renee Reina - The Mom Room Podcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Four friends sharing a rental house begin noticing things none of them can explain—footsteps in empty rooms, cabinets opening at night, unexplained knocks, and lights turning on by themselves.Naturally, they assume the house is haunted. Then one roommate moves out, and suddenly everything stops. No footsteps. No knocks. No strange activity at all.But before long, the same kinds of things begin happening in her new home. Looking back, they start to realize that most of the activity had always seemed to happen when she was around.What if they hadn't been living in a haunted house at all? What if the haunting had been following her?#RealGhostStories #TrueGhostStories #GhostStory #Paranormal #HauntedPerson #HauntedRoommate #GhostEncounter #ParanormalActivity #Haunting #Unexplained #BeingFollowedLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Living with someone can reveal sides of them you never expected to see. Small habits become impossible to ignore, boundaries get tested, and ordinary situations can turn into unforgettable stories. In this episode, I share some thoughts on messy roommates. CONQUER SHYNESS

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John Sapiente never planned to become a charitable force in the veteran community, he just wanted to play golf with a celebrity at a charity gala. That single decision in 2013 led him to a life-changing weekend with military families, a friendship with Folds of Honor founder Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, and eventually the creation of Volition America, a lifestyle apparel brand that has raised over $2 million for veteran and first responder families by donating 13% of profits, a number tied to the 13 folds of the American flag. In this conversation with Larry, John shares the origin story behind brand partnerships with Puma, Cobra Golf, and Luminox, the moment he surprised a wounded Navy SEAL with a custom Jeep on July 4th, and his approach to raising four kids while running two manufacturing companies and a nonprofit-adjacent brand. He's candid about the tradeoffs of building a business empire, protecting Mother's Day as sacred family time, and 30 years of weekly date nights with his wife. If you've ever wondered what it looks like to turn a single meaningful moment into a lasting mission, this episode is a direct look at how that actually happens.   Timeline Summary [1:02] The 2013 charity golf event that sparked John's "patriotic awakening" [4:58] Meeting wounded veterans and hearing taps played during a tournament, and the impact it had [9:22] Becoming friends with Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, founder of Folds of Honor [10:07] The origin of "volition" as a word and a brand philosophy: the power of choice [12:31] A full introduction to John: founder of Volition America, raising over $2 million for veterans [14:32] Raising a confident, self-sufficient daughter, and the values he prioritized as a father [21:56] The family rule that sports never come before Mother's Day [25:43] Referencing Dr. John Delony's take on travel sports ruining the family dinner table [26:46] The mandatory Sunday family dinner tradition that started when the kids were young [28:34] The family rule that every kid needs "a battle," something they're passionate about, one at a time [29:19] A son's question about whether John was disappointed he chose band over sports [31:10] Supporting a daughter who hated soccer but lit up when she found dance [32:13] The father-son talent show plan built around a shared love of Michael Jackson [34:01] Thirty years of marriage and the weekly date nights that started when their kids were young [36:15] Why "if you have to think about your last date night, it's been too long" [43:40] Introducing Volition America and the $2 million raised for Folds of Honor [47:20] The story of surprising Navy SEAL Jeff Samuels with a custom Jeep on July 4th [50:25] How brand partnerships with Puma, Cobra Golf, and Luminox actually came together [53:21] Upcoming brand extensions: a cigar line with Gurkha and a new wine label [55:55] Where to find Volition America and support the mission   Five Key Takeaways A single moment of unexpected exposure, in John's case a charity golf outing, can become a life's mission if you stay open to what it reveals. He wasn't looking for a cause; the cause found him. Kids need something they're passionate about, one thing at a time, not necessarily a sport. Supporting a child's actual interest, whether it's marching band or dance, builds more confidence than pushing them toward what you expected. Protecting non-negotiable family time, like Mother's Day or a weekly date night, requires real boundaries. John's family skipped championship games that landed on Mother's Day because some things matter more than convenience. You cannot build a major business while being a 50/50 present parent every single day. Real tradeoffs exist, and the goal is being genuinely present in the time you do have rather than pretending you can do everything equally. Purpose-driven business partnerships can create value for everyone involved. Brand collaborations built around a genuine mission bring new audiences to both the cause and the partner brand, not just a marketing gimmick.   Links & Resources Volition America: https://volitionamerica.com Folds of Honor: https://foldsofhonor.org The Dad Edge Podcast: https://thedadedge.com/1529 Roommates to Soulmates: http://thedadedge.com/soulmates The Board Room Mastermind: Guest Session: http://thedadedge.com/guest    Closing What stays with me from this conversation is how one afternoon of golf, entered into for the wrong reasons, turned into a mission that's raised over $2 million for the families of fallen and disabled service members. John didn't set out to build a movement, he just stayed open to what that weekend showed him. Whether it's a cause, a kid's unexpected passion, or a weekly date night you've let slide, the same principle applies: show up for the thing in front of you, and let it become what it's going to become. Go out and live legendary.  

Send us Fan MailSend us Fan MailIn this enlightening episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are joined by Joey Payne, a licensed marriage and family therapist and couples coach dedicated to helping partners reconnect and rediscover intimacy. With over 31 years of marriage experience and a background in trauma recovery, Joey shares her mission to guide couples out of the "roommate phase" and into a thriving relationship filled with love and connection.Joey opens up about her journey from hairstylist to therapist, revealing the patterns she observed in relationships that led her to create the Relationship Revival Blueprint, a 12-week program designed to help couples move from disconnection to deep connection. She discusses the importance of recognizing early warning signs of relationship drift and provides listeners with practical tools, including a free marriage drift audit available on her website, joeypaynecoaching.comThroughout the episode, Joey emphasizes the significance of communication in rebuilding intimacy and emotional safety, as well as the role of unresolved trauma in affecting relationships. She also highlights the potential for couples to grow together after major life transitions, encouraging listeners to invest in their relationships for lasting happiness.What You'll Learn in This Episode:- The signs of relationship drift and how to identify them- Insights into the Relationship Revival Blueprint and its three phases- Practical steps to reconnect with your partner starting tonight- The impact of unresolved trauma on intimacy and connection- Tips for navigating major life transitions as a coupleFor more information on Joey Payne and her work, visit joeypaynecoaching.com and take the first step towards a more connected partnership.Support the show

For the second time, Marc Hildebrand flips the format and puts Larry in the interview seat, this time to unpack the five things men consistently say changed everything after joining the Dad Edge Business Boardroom Brotherhood: clarity, challenge, strategy, accountability, and brotherhood. Using real, anonymized member stories, Larry walks through how the group helps a business owner named Taylor rebuild connection with his wife using the four pillars of marriage and three levels of listening, why "rusty relationships" built on enabling friends keep 78% of men stuck, and why vague goals like "more communication" aren't actually strategies. Larry also shares the origin story of the group's gamified accountability system, born on a cruise ship when he realized he hated holding people accountable the traditional way, and closes with a blunt challenge: most men wait for a crisis before they get help, and by then it's often too late. If you're a business owner who feels like your family gets the leftovers of your time and energy, this conversation is a direct look at what actually changes that.   Timeline Summary [1:02] Larry opens on the tension every entrepreneur feels: building an empire without sacrificing family [4:21] Introducing Marc Hildebrand as this week's interviewer, flipping the usual format [6:42] The first pillar: clarity, and the story of onboarding a new member named Taylor [7:45] Introducing the Brave Man system: bond, raise, amplify, vitality, enjoy, movement, action, network [9:47] The comparison trap and the real divorce and disconnection statistics behind most marriages [10:28] The four pillars of an extraordinary marriage: individual, partnership, friendship, and lovers [13:20] Giving Taylor the 50 Intimate Conversation Starters and a simple daily walk-and-talk challenge [15:13] The three levels of listening: to respond, to understand, and to hear the emotion underneath [20:43] Larry announces a rare open preview of the Dad Edge Business Boardroom Brotherhood [22:29] Why the same relational skills that fix a marriage also apply to clients and employees [26:35] The second pillar: challenge, and the difference between friends and objective advisors [27:22] Introducing "rusty relationships" and the 78% statistic from Mansfield's Book of Manly Men [30:08] The story of a member named Tim who left his gym to stop being the smartest guy in the room [33:38] The third pillar: strategy, and why "more" or "better" communication isn't actually a strategy [35:25] The Casey 1.0 and 2.0 example: moving from scarcity and fear to strategic thinking [38:20] The story of a member named Blake, whose time management problem was really about protecting family time [40:03] Larry announces the first-ever Dad Edge Day with the Arizona Cardinals, November 15th [42:49] The fourth pillar: accountability, and the cruise ship story behind gamifying it [45:29] Introducing "the tent," the virtual system where members plan and track weekly missions [47:20] The story of a member named Jayden whose recurring unfinished mission revealed a deeper marriage issue [48:51] The fifth pillar: brotherhood, and why shame dies in safe conversations [54:30] Larry's closing challenge: most men wait for a crisis, and by then it's often too late   Five Key Takeaways Real clarity often comes from realizing your problem isn't what you think it is. A man convinced his issue is "not enough communication" usually discovers, through the right questions, that the real issue is which questions he's asking and how he's listening. The four pillars of an extraordinary marriage, individual, partnership, friendship, and lovers, break down when couples get stuck managing logistics (partnership) and skip friendship entirely, which makes physical connection feel confusing or absent. A friend who only agrees with your complaints isn't helping you, he's enabling you. An objective advisor without emotional stake in your friendship will challenge you in ways a lifelong buddy often won't. Vague goals like "more communication" or "better connection" aren't strategies, they're wishes. Real change comes from identifying specific, concrete actions, the same way a health goal requires a specific plan, not just an instruction to "get healthier." Accountability works best when it's gamified rather than shame-based. Publicly tracked weekly goals, done with humor and healthy competition, produce more consistent follow-through than accountability rooted in guilt.   Links & Resources The Dad Edge Business Boardroom Brotherhood Preview: https://thedadedge.com/guest Roommates to Soulmates: http://thedadedge.com/soulmates The Pursuit of Legendary Fatherhood by Larry Hagner: https://thedadedge.com The Dad Edge Podcast: http://thedadedge.com/1531  Mansfield's Book of Manly Men by Stephen Mansfield The Miracle Morning for Couples by Hal Elrod, Lance Salazar, and Brandy Salazar   Closing If there's one thing Larry wants every business owner dad to hear from this episode, it's this: don't wait for a crisis. He read an email that same day from a man who waited seven years to address a marriage on the brink of collapse, and now he's scrambling. Clarity, challenge, strategy, accountability, and brotherhood aren't things you need once things fall apart, they're things you build before they do. Go out and live legendary.  

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Dealing with roommate drama right now? You're not alone — approximately 7 out of 10 college students go through some version of it. In this episode, I break down the 3 phases every roommate relationship hits (honeymoon, annoyance, and get-along-or-bust), the one communication shift that actually defuses conflict, and what to do if it's truly not working -- there are options like a roommate agreement. Plus my own freshman year roommate story and what I wish I'd known sooner.What you'll hear:[00:00] The "are we fighting?" moment every freshman knows [01:56] Reality check — how common roommate conflict actually is [02:36] For high schoolers: how to pick a good roommate before move-in [04:34] For current students: why getting along actually matters [05:44] The 3 phases: honeymoon, annoyance, get-along-or-bust [08:44] Quick mention: The Freshman Formula [09:33] The 4 things that actually fix roommate friction [11:32] Worst case scenario — RA, agreements, room changes [12:33] The one takeaway to rememberRESOURCE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Freshman Formula detailsConnect with Leslie:Parents: Schedule a free Clarity Call with Leslie HERE to help your teen or young adult build healthy habits, confidence, and prepare for the transition to college so they can live well, Follow me on Instagram: @leslierosecoachingSUBSCRIBE & REVIEWIf you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps us reach more teens, college students and parents who need these insights. Thanks for your support and see you next week!

Tyler Robinson entered a not-guilty plea after Judge Tony Graf sent the Charlie Kirk case to trial on aggravated murder and six other charges. Prosecutors say their preliminary case includes campus surveillance, a rifle recovered near the alleged escape route, DNA evidence and private communications they characterize as admissions.Robinson remains presumed innocent. His attorneys have challenged identification and DNA interpretation, and they argue the state has not shown that a single rooftop shot knowingly endangered other people enough to support death-eligible aggravated murder.That plea preserves those challenges and leaves room for later negotiations, although no deal has been announced. The defense has not publicly offered a developed alternate-shooter theory. One exchange prosecutors presented from Robinson's roommate goes directly to responsibility without resolving what defense his lawyers will ultimately take to a jury.Listen Anywhere You Get Podcasts: https://pod.link/1655749292Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod?sub_confirmation=1Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#CharlieKirkCase #TylerRobinson #HiddenKillersPodcast #CharlieKirk #NotGuiltyPlea #UtahCourt #DeathPenaltyCase #PreliminaryHearing #TrueCrimeAnalysis #CourtroomNews

Dive into a hilarious rundown of "Florida Man" crimes—including an undercooked potato fork-stabbing, a Dollar General brawl sparked by a loud fart, and the legendary security guard "Paul Flart" livestreaming his own firing. Contrast the laughs with raw, unforgettable calls from retired NYPD and Chicago officers detailing the grim realities of the streets, a look at Poland's uncompromising immigration policies, and family drama over pawned guitars and "grandma's Hummels". From CIA art psyops to Drive-Thru ID checks and tips on approaching women, Walter proves that late-night talk radio is still the wildest place on the dial.

For six years, she lived in an apartment where most days were completely uneventful. There were no constant disturbances, no terrifying apparitions and nothing that made her feel as though she needed to move out.But every few months, something would happen.At first, she could explain away the noises and footsteps as sounds traveling through the building. Then she began hearing something much harder to dismiss—her roommate's voice when her roommate wasn't home.Eventually, her roommate experienced the same thing.Whatever was happening inside that apartment seemed to know their routines, their movements and even the sound of their voices. So, who—or what—was pretending to be them when they were alone?#RealGhostStoriesOnline #RealGhostStories #GhostStory #HauntedApartment #MimicSpirit #Paranormal #PhantomFootsteps #Mimic #GhostEncounter #Unexplained #ParanormalActivity #TrueGhostStoryLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Abbey Sharp has built an audience of over 2.5 million people calling out nutrition misinformation as a registered dietitian, and in this conversation she and Larry cut through some of the biggest confusion facing dads right now: the seed oil panic, the rise of "looks maxing" and muscularity-focused disordered eating in men, and how to feed a house full of picky kids without turning dinner into a nightly battle. Larry gets unusually candid about his own relationship with fitness and body image, and Abbey offers a grounded, non-restrictive framework for approaching food that she built out of her own recovery from an eating disorder. The conversation also covers modeling healthy body image for kids, a practical division-of-responsibility approach to family meals, and Abbey's honest take on GLP-1 medications. If you've ever felt confused by conflicting nutrition advice online, or wondered whether your own relationship with fitness has quietly become more about fear than health, this episode offers real, evidence-based clarity.   Timeline Summary [1:02] The seed oil debate: what the actual research says versus the online panic [6:15] Ranking cooking oils by nutrient profile, and why canola oil gets undeserved hate [16:09] Introducing Abbey Sharp: registered dietitian, author, and "the internet's no BS dietitian" [17:45] Diet culture's impact on men, reframed as "optimization" and "looks maxing" [19:02] How male-focused disordered eating often centers on muscularity rather than thinness [21:42] Explaining "looks maxing" and its darker corners online [23:23] Larry shares his own history: childhood bullying, a significant weight loss at 17, and fear of regaining it [27:23] Finding balance: caring for your body without making it a referendum on your worth [29:31] Why kids absorb body image messaging from watching their parents, long before anyone tells them directly [34:00] Abbey shares her own teenage experience with orthorexia and how it shaped her career [36:07] Introducing the Hunger Crushing Combo: protein, fiber, and healthy fats instead of restriction [42:44] Abbey's take on GLP-1 medications: real benefits, real risks, and real social side effects [47:07] Building a high protein, high fiber breakfast for kids without restricting carbs [53:32] The Division of Responsibility approach to feeding picky kids without nightly battles [58:24] Larry shares a childhood memory of being forced to eat spinach, and why pressure backfires [59:40] Where to find Abbey: her podcast, YouTube channel, and family nutrition webinar   Five Key Takeaways Not all cooking oils are created equal, and the sweeping "seed oils are toxic" narrative doesn't hold up under real research. The bigger issue is the ultra-processed foods most seed oils show up in, not the oil itself. Disordered eating in men is often disguised as discipline. Framed as "optimization" or "looks maxing," compulsive protein tracking, fear of fat, and obsessive exercise get praised rather than questioned, which makes it harder to recognize as a real problem. A helpful litmus test for a healthy relationship with fitness is whether it still lets you live your life: can you skip a workout, eat at a birthday party, or go out with friends without guilt? If self-care starts shrinking your life instead of adding to it, that's worth examining. Kids absorb body image messaging by watching their parents, not just from what's said directly to them. Comments about needing to "earn" food through exercise or fearing weight gain teach kids that their body is a project long before anyone tells them so outright. The Division of Responsibility approach to feeding kids means parents decide what, when, and where meals happen, while kids decide how much they eat. Keeping one safe, familiar food on the table for picky eaters reduces mealtime battles far more effectively than pressure or bribery.   Links & Resources Bite Back with Abbey Sharp: https://www.abbeyskitchen.com The Hunger Crushing Combo Method by Abbey Sharp, RD: https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo The Board Room Mastermind: Guest Session: http://thedadedge.com/guest  Roommates to Soulmates: http://thedadedge.com/soulmates  Episode shownotes: http://thedadedge.com/1527   Closing If any part of this conversation, especially the parts about food noise, fear of weight gain, or the pressure to always be optimizing, hit closer to home than you expected, you're not alone, and it's worth talking to someone. If you or someone you know is struggling with disordered eating, the National Alliance for Eating Disorders helpline is available for support and can help you find the right next step. Beyond that, the whole spirit of this conversation is permission: permission to eat the pizza, permission to miss a workout, permission to let your kids grow up without inheriting a fear of their own bodies. Go out and live legendary.  

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A 2023 report raised new questions about what the two surviving roommates may have heard and done while Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin were being killed. According to Air Mail, Steve Goncalves had been told by someone connected to the grand jury that the surviving roommates were not only awake during the attack, but had allegedly heard what was happening and were texting one another as the killer moved through the King Road house. The claim went significantly beyond what authorities had initially told the public. For weeks after the murders, Moscow police had repeatedly stated in official updates that the surviving roommates had been asleep and did not wake until later that morning. That account changed after Bryan Kohberger's arrest, when the probable-cause affidavit revealed that surviving roommate D.M. had actually been awake, heard noises, opened her bedroom door several times and ultimately saw a masked man dressed in black walking toward the sliding glass door.The report also said Goncalves tried to learn more about what the surviving roommates had experienced but was warned by the FBI not to contact a potential witness whose identity had been protected after the person came forward through a confidential tip line. Inside Edition emphasized that it could not independently confirm the claims about the roommates texting or hearing the entire attack because the gag order prevented police and prosecutors from commenting. Even so, the story highlighted a significant discrepancy in the early public narrative: authorities initially portrayed both surviving roommates as sleeping through the murders, while later court records established that at least D.M. had been awake and had witnessed a man leaving the house. The allegations about texting therefore became another unresolved piece of the case, raising questions about exactly what the surviving roommates knew in real time, what they communicated to each other and why the public account of their actions changed so dramatically after Kohberger's arrest.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

In the immediate aftermath of the murders of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin, attention quickly turned to the two roommates who had survived the attack: Dylan Mortensen and Bethany Funke. Both women had been inside the King Road house when the killings occurred but had not been physically harmed, a fact that initially created enormous public curiosity because so little was known about what had happened inside the residence. Early reporting identified Mortensen and Funke as University of Idaho students who lived with the victims and noted that police did not consider them suspects. At that stage, authorities were still saying the surviving roommates had been asleep during the murders and had awakened later that morning, when friends were eventually summoned to the house and a 911 call was placed from one of the roommates' phones. The identities of the survivors and the simple fact that two people had been left alive inside a house where four others had been stabbed to death became one of the earliest mysteries surrounding the case.The reporting also underscored how incomplete the public understanding of the case was during those first days. There was no publicly identified suspect, no known motive and no explanation for why Mortensen and Funke had survived while the other four were killed. Police said they had spoken with the surviving roommates and were working to reconstruct the timeline, but they released very little about what the women may have heard or seen. Much of that early narrative would later change dramatically after Bryan Kohberger's arrest, when court records revealed that Mortensen had actually been awake, had heard activity inside the house and had seen a masked man dressed in black walking past her bedroom. Looking back, the early reporting on Mortensen and Funke captured just how little investigators were willing to disclose at the beginning and how substantially the known story of the surviving roommates would evolve as the case developed.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

I've had a lot of impressive guests on this show, but Khalil Zahar's story genuinely stood out to me. He's the founder and CEO of FightCamp, a company he built from a simple idea, wanting to actually measure his own progress as a boxer, into one of the biggest names in connected fitness, with over $100 million raised and backing from legends like Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather, and Georges St-Pierre. He's also not married and doesn't have kids, but the lessons he's built his entire career around, discipline, discomfort, and identity, translate directly to fatherhood and marriage. We started with the pivotal moment in his early 20s, a late night watching Sportscenter, that made him realize he didn't have unlimited time to become who he wanted to be. From there we got into his philosophy around seeking discomfort intentionally, why he believes identity has to come before outcome, and what it actually means to become the person who does the things you want to be known for, rather than chasing the result directly. He shared a personal story about training around a serious injury by controlling everything he could, his nutrition and mindset, when he couldn't control his body, and I shared a nearly identical story from my own torn patella tendon recovery. We closed the conversation on what Khalil calls the mindset of a fighter, discipline, craftsmanship, accepting what you can't control, and learning to be genuinely thankful for your losses instead of resentful of them. If you've ever felt too comfortable, stuck in a rut, or unsure how to push yourself toward the version of you that you know is possible, this conversation gives you a real, practical way to start.   Timeline Summary [1:04] Khalil's early 20s awakening: a late night realization that time wasn't unlimited [3:36] His teenage dream of becoming a professional B-Boy and the intimidating scene around it [7:00] The first concrete steps he took once he decided to stop just "trying a little" [9:25] How Khalil's relationship with failure changed once he actually started taking risks [12:20] Larry announces a rare, small-group preview of the Dad Edge Business Boardroom Brotherhood [12:37] Why embracing failure sooner would have changed everything, and Thomas Edison's light bulb story [14:31] Taking the first, smallest possible step instead of trying to see ten miles ahead [16:34] A full introduction to Khalil: FightCamp's founder, backed by Tyson, Mayweather, and Saint-Pierre [18:11] Khalil's controversial philosophy: why seeking discomfort matters more than self-acceptance alone [21:39] Practical advice for a man who feels too comfortable and stuck in a "dad bod" mindset [22:01] The core idea: identity comes first, and outcomes follow from who you decide to become [25:21] Larry announces Roommates to Soulmates cohort three, starting September 16th [27:16] Diving deeper into identity versus tactics, using Khalil's 13 bodybuilding competitions as an example [32:18] Why seeking discomfort is fundamentally about removing fear, not chasing a specific outcome [35:51] Confidence built through keeping your word to yourself, even when you don't feel like it [36:43] What the mindset of a fighter actually looks like, broken into four core principles [38:18] The first principle: discipline as doing what you don't want to do [39:48] The second principle: craftsmanship, applying full care and attention to everything you touch [40:31] The third principle: you can't control your opponent, only how you prepare and react [42:17] The fourth principle: losses and failure are praised in martial arts, not resented [44:10] Larry's own story of controlling what he could control during a torn patella tendon recovery [45:32] Khalil shares a strikingly similar story recovering from a severe hand injury [49:17] Where to find Khalil and FightCamp   Five Key Takeaways Time is not unlimited, and the sooner you accept that, the sooner you stop just "trying a little" and start actually pursuing the version of yourself you want to become. Identity comes before outcome. Instead of fixating on the result you want, define who that person would be and start living like them today, and the outcome tends to follow naturally. Confidence isn't built by achieving a goal once, it's built by consistently keeping your word to yourself, especially in the small moments when you don't feel like following through. You cannot control your circumstances, your opponent, or the environment around you. The only thing you control is how you prepare for and respond to what happens, and real peace comes from focusing there instead. Losses and failure should be treated as lessons to be thankful for, not outcomes to resent. A fighter's mindset toward getting knocked down and getting back up applies directly to marriage, parenting, and business.   Links & Resources FightCamp (Khalil's at-home connected boxing and kickboxing fitness platform) — https://joinfightcamp.com FightCamp on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok — @fightcamp Khalil Zahar on Instagram — @khalilzahar Shownotes for this episode: http://thedadedge.com/1526 Roommates to Soulmates (Larry's 8-week marriage coaching cohort; next cohort starts September 16th, with free preview calls): http://thedadedge.com/soulmates Join the boardroom: http://thedadedge.com/guest   Closing What's staying with me from this conversation is Khalil's point that losses are meant to be praised, not resented, because that's exactly the mindset a marriage and a family need too. You're not going to get every season right, and neither is your wife or your kids, but treating a setback as a lesson instead of a verdict on who you are changes everything about how you recover from it. Whatever discomfort you've been avoiding lately, in your body, your business, or your relationships, let this be the nudge to take the smallest next step toward it.  

It's possible to be married and still feel incredibly alone. You share a home. You manage the kids. You talk about schedules, groceries, chores, work, and everything that needs to get done. But somewhere along the way, you stopped talking about each other. In this episode of Love, Life, and Legacy, we talk with Daria and Diana from High Noon's couples community about one of the quiet ways marriages can drift apart: coexistence. Not necessarily fighting. Not necessarily anger. Just… meh. You become partners in managing life, but slowly stop inviting each other into your inner world. We talk about what causes that drift, how to recognize it, why healthy conflict can actually bring couples closer, and how intentional communication can help rebuild intimacy because falling out of love doesn't always mean the love is gone. Sometimes, you just need to learn how to see each other again. What You'll Hear in This Episode: How couples slowly move from partnership into coexistence The early signs that you're becoming more like roommates Why chores and logistics can replace meaningful conversation How phone addiction, work, kids, and busyness affect connection Why healthy conflict isn't necessarily a bad thing The difference between a fight that creates connection and one that creates more distance Why resentment can make you stop seeing the beauty in your spouse How talking through difficult things can actually reignite attraction Why you can't expect your spouse to read your mind How feeling heard, seen, and appreciated affects intimacy Why intimacy starts long before the bedroom How taking mental load off your spouse can create connection Simple ways to intentionally create time together Why date nights and shared traditions matter How individual healing can change the dynamic of an entire relationship Why you can't build a better marriage by only waiting for your spouse to change How couples can slowly find their way back to each other You don't have to be in crisis to start investing in your marriage. Sometimes, it's simply about noticing the drift before the distance becomes a wall. And if you've already drifted pretty far, you're not alone. You can start coming back, one conversation, one walk, one honest moment at a time.

This week's Wednesday Q&A is a little different, I'm running it solo since my usual co-host Joe couldn't make it, and honestly, it turned into one of the harder, more important conversations we've had. A man in our Alliance named Rich called in with a genuinely difficult situation: his 17-year-old stepdaughter recently went through a breakup, was hospitalized shortly after making statements about wanting to end her life, and Rich is trying to figure out how to support her while also being honest that he's not sure whether what he's seeing is a real crisis or a manipulation tactic she's learned to use. I want to be upfront that I am not a licensed therapist, and neither is anyone else on this call. We have someone in our community who specializes in this exact area, and when a situation is acute, that's who we point men toward. What I can offer is real, lived experience, because one of my own boys went through a genuinely frightening season with depression and anxiety years ago, and I've been in the position of feeling completely out of my depth as a father. If you're a father watching a child struggle right now and feeling like you have no idea what you're doing, or you're not even sure if what you're seeing is a real crisis, this conversation won't give you all the answers, because there often aren't easy ones. But it might help you feel less alone in it.   Timeline Summary [1:02] Opening the Wednesday Q&A solo, and introducing today's difficult topic [1:48] Introducing Rich, a leader in the Alliance's teen-parenting group, and his situation [3:13] Rich shares that his 17-year-old bonus daughter has recently expressed suicidal thoughts [4:33] Understanding the timeline: a difficult personal season followed by a breakup two weeks ago [5:43] Larry announces Roommates to Soulmates cohort three, starting September 16th [7:25] Larry's disclaimer: not a licensed therapist, and where the community sends acute cases [8:37] Asking Rich what he'd want to see in his stepdaughter's life a few months from now [9:49] The tension between wanting to support her and wanting to hold her accountable to her own goals [10:47] Assessing her circle of friends and the instability there [12:30] First piece of advice: don't go through this alone, and find a therapist she connects with [13:20] The breakfast and games advice from a mentor, and why simple connection mattered more than conversation [15:27] The medication journey: an initial diagnosis, a worsening condition, and a specialized brain scan clinic [17:07] How a corrected diagnosis and a supplement-based approach turned things around over about a year [17:32] Larry shares his own 2017 hospitalization following extreme physical training and severe insomnia [19:29] Reiterating connection over correction as the throughline of the advice [19:51] Larry announces a rare, small-group preview of the Dad Edge Business Boardroom Brotherhood [24:19] Closing advice: don't go through it alone, connect first, and remember that without connection there is no influence   Five Key Takeaways You don't have to be a mental health expert to support a struggling child, but you do have to know when to bring in someone who is. Recognizing the limits of your own expertise and connecting your family with the right specialist is itself an act of good fathering. Connection has to come before correction. A struggling teenager often needs low-pressure time with a parent, free of goal-setting or serious conversation, far more than another conversation about fixing the problem. Finding the right therapist matters as much as finding a therapist at all. A mismatch in chemistry or approach can make a child more resistant to help they genuinely need. A diagnosis can be wrong, and it's worth getting a second opinion when treatment isn't working. A corrected diagnosis and a different treatment approach turned around a genuinely difficult, months-long decline. You are not required to be blood related to be the father figure a child needs most. Consistent presence during a hard season is what a child remembers and trusts long after the season ends.   Links & Resources Get the full show notes and every link from this episode: https://thedadedge.com/1525 Ready to stop feeling like roommates and start leading your marriage? Join the next Roommates to Soulmates cohort: https://thedadedge.com/soulmates Know a dad with a story worth sharing, or want to be on the show yourself? Apply to be a guest: https://thedadedge.com/guest   Closing If you're a father in the middle of a season like the one Rich is walking through right now, please hear this: you don't have to have it figured out, and you don't have to do it alone. Get connected with people who know more than you do, keep showing up for the small, ordinary moments of connection, and trust that the fruit of your presence will show up even if you can't see it yet. Without connection, we have no influence, so lead with connection first, every time. Go out and live legendary. 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Dave cooks up some carbonara for Chris Ying and his guests, a couple of roommates and partners, Baldwin and Amanda. They talk about bad roommates they've had, the rules of being a roommate, and, most importantly, who cleans the bathroom. For your chance to sit at our counter in Los Angeles, write us at tickets@majordomomedia.com with your name, social media handle, and a little about yourself. With Vrbo, what you book is what you get. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Serial Streamers Jami invites Tom Hamlett, host of hit podcast “Dumpster Dive,” to help her break down the Netflix documentary Worst Roommate Ever, Season 2 episode 4 titled “The Lethal Landlord.” This twisted tale follows the case of a young couple, Austin Wenner and Jessica Lewis, whose partial remains were found in 2019 inside of a suitcase that had washed ashore on Alki Beach in Seattle, Washington. After the gruesome discovery, the investigation led authorities to the home of Michael Dudley, who was the victims' landlord. Dudley was arrested and subsequently convicted of murdering the young couple. Jami and Tom dive into the psychology of the perpetrator and one of his other tenants, and Tom shares a WILD story about a neighbor who had an interesting way of coping with the death of her beloved pets. Follow Jami Rice on IG, TikTok and YouTube @jamionair. Follow Tom Hamlett on social media @thetomhamlett and also in any podcast app at Dumpster Dive with Tom Hamlett. Watch Serial Streamers on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jamionair and subscribe so you don't miss out on the latest documentary recaps. Check out Jami's other podcasts: Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-money-moves-women-in-white-collar-crime/id1619521092 Bravo's Most Wanted:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bravos-most-wanted-with-jami-rice-and-katie-ginella/id1896791981 Want to advertise on this podcast? We've partnered with Cloud10 Media to handle our advertising requests. If you're interested in advertising on MURDERISH, send an email to Sahiba Krieger sahiba@cloud10.fm with a copy to jami@murderish.com.  Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami Rice. Remember …cults are stupid, Ted Bundy is ugly, scammers suck at life, and binge-watching true crime documentaries IS self care! Stay safe out there! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gentlemen, welcome to the fourth and final episode of this month's series with my wife Jessica, and I want to start by saying thank you for showing up for this one, since August actually had five Fridays this year, which means she recorded a full bonus episode she didn't have to do. Today we're tackling something that trips up more marriages than almost anything else: roles and expectations, and specifically, all the unspoken assumptions about who does what that quietly cause resentment when they're never actually talked about. Jessica and I get into the finances first, how I took over bill paying for our first five years of marriage and, driven by my own anxiety around debt, paid things down so aggressively it actually put us in a bind more than once. We talk through why swapping our roles, me handling investing and her handling the day to day bills, ended up being the right fit for both of us, and why neither of us wants to trade back. From there we get into dinner, probably the single area that's caused us the most quiet frustration over the years, from Jessica's years of resentment doing all the cooking to the practical shift we finally made once we actually talked about it out loud instead of just enduring it. We also open up about how we split the harder parenting conversations, why the sex talk with our boys has always fallen to me, and why Jessica has become the one I lean on for basically every other hard conversation in our house. I share what I've learned watching her approach conflict, calm, strategic, and incredibly well timed, compared to my own instinct to just react in the moment. We close out by talking through how we split up kids' sports and activities, and what boundaries actually held up over 22 years of marriage. If your marriage has ever hit friction over who's supposed to be doing what, and you've never actually sat down and talked about it, this conversation is a real look at how two people figured that out over two decades together, including the parts that took way too long to fix.   Timeline Summary [1:02] Introducing the fourth and final episode of the August series with Jessica [12:56] Reflecting on last week's lower-energy episode and setting up today's topic: roles and expectations [14:12] Larry announces Roommates to Soulmates cohort three, starting September 16th [16:33] Why unspoken and unknown expectations are what actually trip couples up the most [19:00] The early years of bill paying: Larry's aggressive debt payoff and the strain it caused [21:52] Why paying bills stressed Larry out so deeply, no matter how much money was in the bank [24:36] Checking in on whether Jessica still feels good about handling the bills 17 years later [25:39] Introducing the second financial role: why Larry handles all the investing [27:05] Larry's own journey from investing overwhelm to genuinely loving it today [30:45] Confirming neither of them wants to trade financial roles, and why that alignment matters [31:27] Introducing the dinner problem: why family meals can become a major source of strife [32:52] The moment, about a year ago, Jessica finally said out loud that she hated cooking [33:32] The fix: splitting cooking nights and having the non-cooking spouse handle cleanup [37:55] Larry announces the first-ever Dad Edge Day with the Arizona Cardinals, November 15th [42:22] Checking in on what Jessica would still change about how dinner works today [43:24] Jessica's regret: never requiring the kids to eat what was served instead of making separate meals [46:34] Why the sex talk role has always fallen to Larry, and how he approaches it with their boys [52:36] Breaking down Jessica's calm, strategic approach to conflict versus Larry's reactive instinct [57:14] A callback to an earlier, lighter moment in the series about Larry's past drinking [1:00:49] How they split kids' sports and activities, and the assumptions each of them still carries [1:03:22] What comes next: Jessica joining monthly, and how to submit topic ideas [1:04:51] Introducing two free resources: 25 Intimate Conversation Starters and 21 Days to an Extraordinary Marriage   Five Key Takeaways Roles that feel natural today were often built through real trial and error, not instinct. Larry and Jessica swapped financial responsibilities after outside mentors pointed out they'd assigned them backward, and it took years to get right. Resentment builds fastest around unspoken expectations. Nearly every friction point in their marriage, from bills to dinner, traces back to one person assuming a role the other person quietly grew to dread. Sometimes the fix is simple once you finally say the hard thing out loud. Jessica's years of resentment around cooking dissolved almost immediately once she told Larry directly that she hated it, leading to a workable rotation within one conversation. Timing matters as much as the message when addressing conflict. Jessica's approach of waiting for a calm moment, rather than confronting an issue in the heat of frustration, consistently produces a better outcome than reacting immediately. Roles don't have to be permanent or symmetrical to work. Twenty-two years in, the goal isn't a perfectly even split of every responsibility, it's each person operating in the role that actually fits them, while staying willing to revisit it when it's not working.   Links & Resources Shownotes for this episode: http://thedadedge.com/1524 Roommates to Soulmates (Larry's 8-week marriage coaching cohort; next cohort starts September 16th, with free preview calls): http://thedadedge.com/soulmates The Dad Edge Day at State Farm Stadium (Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Rams, November 15): https://thedadedge.com/nfl  Closing Wrapping up this series, what stands out most is that Jessica and I don't have this figured out because we never struggled, we have it figured out because we finally stopped avoiding the hard conversations about who does what and why. Every role we've settled into came from a real conversation, sometimes an overdue one, not from assuming the other person would just handle it or just deal with it forever. If something in your own marriage has quietly been building resentment because nobody's actually said it out loud, let this be the nudge to finally have that conversation. Go out and live legendary.  

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Larry is back in studio with his wife Jessica for the fourth installment of their couples series, recorded the same month they hit 23 years of marriage and 30 years of knowing each other. This time the whole conversation centers on one word that quietly makes or breaks a marriage: alignment. Most couples, Larry notes from a decade of coaching, are misaligned on parenting, money, intimacy, and faith, and never realize it until it derails their connection. Larry and Jessica walk through how they actually got aligned over 22 years, from choosing experiences over stuff and a backyard over a sports car, to spending on healthy food and shared workouts, to raising kids who value connection over possessions. They're honest that it came through constant, daily communication, the kind most couples avoid. If your marriage feels more like managing a household than sharing a life, this conversation is a window into how two people build shared values on purpose.   Timeline Summary [3:04] – What alignment in marriage actually means, and how misalignment shows up [6:09] – The daily reality of getting kids to help, and delegating chores [10:10] – Pulling back the curtain on a heated dinner with one of their kids the night before [10:52] – Why cleaning became Larry and Jessica's separate processing and thinking time [12:10] – The core values exercise and discovering they valued environment and connection, not possessions [13:36] – Their family mission: experiences over stuff, memories over things, connection over everything [16:05] – Why some couples need to buy or schedule experiences just to feel connected [17:53] – The Covid dishes conversation and Jessica's grounded response to Larry's darkest thought [19:52] – No luxury cars, no name brands, and being genuinely okay with less [22:36] – The backyard project versus a sports car, and what Ethan learned from it [24:16] – How they actually arrived at shared values through talking and reflecting [26:40] – 2017 as the turning point toward chasing experiences over stuff [27:04] – The three gifts rule at Christmas and where it came from [30:39] – Jessica's advice to their kids: communication is the key to any relationship [33:55] – Why couples talk about logistics but avoid the deeper alignment conversations [36:02] – The intimacy parallel: what happens when you stop pursuing each other [38:24] – Why they never run out of things to talk about, even after 23 years [40:14] – Can people be taught to communicate, or is that just who they are? [44:43] – Alignment as the make or break, and the non-negotiables they built together [45:33] – Going to bed at the same time, and when it's actually okay to go to bed angry   5 Key Takeaways Alignment Is the Make or Break — Most couples are quietly misaligned on parenting, money, intimacy, and faith, and it derails their connection without them realizing why. Building shared values on purpose is what holds a marriage together over decades. Experiences Over Stuff — Larry and Jessica built a family mission around memories over things and connection over everything. The backyard they gather in beat the sports car precisely because it creates shared experiences instead of solo possession. Communication Has to Be Daily — Talking through logistics isn't the same as real communication. Checking in every day, even briefly, keeps small tensions from compounding into the silence and assumptions that quietly end marriages. Don't Let Intimacy Drift — Just like conversation, physical intimacy erodes when you stop pursuing each other. Let too much time pass and it becomes awkward and hard to return to, so keep reaching for each other before the gap widens. You Can Change If It Matters Enough — "That's just who I am" is an excuse, not a fact. People revert to old patterns, but anyone can learn to communicate better if the relationship matters enough to them to keep practicing.   Links & Resources Episode page and all links: https://thedadedge.com/1522 Roommates to Soulmates (cohort 3, starts September 16, free preview calls September 8 and 9): https://thedadedge.com/soulmates Dad Edge Day with the Arizona Cardinals (November 15, Cardinals vs Rams, State Farm Stadium): https://thedadedge.com/nfl   Enjoyed This Episode? If hearing Larry and Jessica lay out the values they built on purpose made you wonder where you and your spouse are actually aligned, pick one area and talk it through this week. Ask your partner what they'd want more of, or download the 25 questions and work through a couple on your next date. If the show keeps delivering, follow, rate, and leave a review so more fathers can find these conversations.

Happy Madison Productions is now cranking out movies starring two generations of Sandlers: paterfamilias Adam and daughters Sadie and Sunny. Earlier this year, Sadie starred in Netflix’s college-set Roommates, and now it’s Sunny’s turn in Don’t Say Good Luck, a tear-jerker that pairs family drama with high school musical drama. And it’s a pairing that Matt and Jordan agree works pretty well, thanks to the director Julia Hart (Fast Color, I’m Your Woman), solid work from Sandler, and a great performance by Melanie Lynskey as Sunny’s mom. Plus, a “Nepo Baby” streaming rec from Matt, and one from Jordan for a forgotten Oscar-winning Canadian film from the early 2000s. And Matt hosts another round of Portmanteau-to-Toe. Intro (00:00:00–00:03:16) Don’t Say Good Luck (00:03:17–00:24:27) Rec Seg! Nepo Babies and Canadian Oscar-winners (00:24:28–00:39:07) Game: Portmanteau-to-Toe (00:39:08–00:58:57) Mailbag / New to Streaming / Credits (00:58:58–01:11:25) Show Notes Now Streaming on Bazooga - A Filmspotting: SVU Archive⁠ https://letterboxd.com/samvanhallgren/list/now-streaming-on-bazooga-a-filmspotting-svu/⁠ Pre-Order Matt's book "Funny Business: The Old-School Wedding Crashers and Knocked-Up Virgins Who Changed Comedy Forever" (Coming October 6th):⁠ https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790241/funny-business-by-matt-singer/⁠ Feedback: Email us at feedback@filmspottingSVU.com Follow Matt on Blue Sky: @mattsinger.bsky.social Follow Jordan on Blue Sky: @jhoffman.bsky.social Follow the Show:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/superpulse/⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/FilmspottingSvu⁠ Follow the Show:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/superpulse/⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/FilmspottingSvu⁠See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four friends sharing a rental house begin noticing things none of them can explain—footsteps in empty rooms, cabinets opening at night, unexplained knocks, and lights turning on by themselves.Naturally, they assume the house is haunted. Then one roommate moves out, and suddenly everything stops. No footsteps. No knocks. No strange activity at all.But before long, the same kinds of things begin happening in her new home. Looking back, they start to realize that most of the activity had always seemed to happen when she was around.What if they hadn't been living in a haunted house at all? What if the haunting had been following her?#RealGhostStories #TrueGhostStories #GhostStory #Paranormal #HauntedPerson #HauntedRoommate #GhostEncounter #ParanormalActivity #Haunting #Unexplained #BeingFollowedLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story: