This week, we’re joined by a new guest, Chris, as we dive into the messy world of morally grey characters, people, and actions. We explore betrayal by friends, the blurred lines between right and wrong, and whether certain choices can ever be justified. From real-life situations to fictional icons like Joe from YOU and Walter White from Breaking Bad, we unpack what makes someone truly “bad”

This week’s bonus content episode dives even deeper into the morally grey—where things get darker, messier, and way more questionable. We talk about actions that might cross the line into serious territory (allegedly), and debate whether certain behaviors are forgivable... or something else entirely.

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Timestamp (ep. 14)

0:00 - Intro

0:23 - Who is Chris?

3:10 - How did Jordan meet Chris?

10:22 - How did Chris start selling?

15:40 - Gold Digging Men

18:54 - Betrayal by friends

21:38 - Viet and his extracurricular activities

28:13 - Why did Chris go to prison?

30:40 - What it’s like wearing an ankle monitor + What it’s like getting out

35:12 - Prison politics

38:38 - Fighting in Prison

43:01 - How to stop fighting. Chris’ advice for Viet

45:12 - Chris gives background on Jordan

48:29 - Morally Grey Character segment

52:51 - Joe from YOU

57:46 - Walter White from Breaking Bad

1:07:58 - Is Viet Trap a bad guy?

1:09:26 - Is Edward Snowden a bad guy?

1:16:04 - Thomas Shelby

1:23:11 - Talking about Harry Potter

1:28:24 - Morally grey actions

1:32:49 - Telling someone you’re not the one after sleeping together

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In today’s episode we briefly discuss what has been happening with our podcast (IYKYK). We also do a little life update because it’s been a while since we’ve seen you guys. We came up with a fun little segment called “Is it rude or reasonable” where we give scenarios and discuss whether or not it was rude or reasonable such as “Is it rude or reasonable to let a random person pour shots into your mouth when you’re in a relationship? Or Is it rude or reasonable to ask someone how much money they make? We also have another segment that was created by our dear viewer called “Hot take hotline” Where we ask YOU to send in your hot takes and we discuss whether or not we agree or disagree. Comment down below if you have a hot take you want us to talk about and comment down below if you agree or disagree with our takes.

In today’s bonus content we have DOLLAR STORE THERAPY!

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Timestamp (ep. 13)

0:00 - Intro

0:22 - Life updates (addressing what happened 👀)

6:35 - Esther went to China

9:00 - Viet is in legal trouble

11:20 - Wootak got Invisalign

14:22 - Trying to grow and messing up again

31:33 - What is a performative man?

36:29 - Viet hates matcha

38:12 - Bad business ideas

40:10 - New Segment: Is it rude of reasonable?

46:28 - Letting a random person pour shots into your mouth

50:40 - How much money do you make?

59:54 - Hot take hotline (Women were never designed to live like men)

1:07:02 - The badder the women the higher the chance she’ll get cheated on

1:15:00 - Most friendships are built on convenience

1:26:20 - We all quit drinking

1:35:14 - Rice does not belong in burritos

Dollar Store Therapy

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Kira is finally back—and she’s been on a wild shiitake mushroom trip that changed her life. We dive deep into her spiritual awakening, why she left her boyfriend, and what it’s like facing life solo for the first time. Wootak shares his own trippy experience, spills on how much influencers really make, and explains why he wants 20 kids. If you’re broke, want to be a creator, or just need a laugh—this one’s for you.

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Today's bonus content is DOLLAR STORE THERAPY!

In our Dollar Store Therapy bonus segment, we dive into your juiciest personal dilemmas and give you the unfiltered advice you didn’t know you needed. This week, we explore whether dating down in looks actually leads to better relationships—and if Wootak’s pursuit of hot girls is backfiring. We also respond to a heartbreaking story about a toxic family household and the pressure to stay involved for the sake of the kids. If you love raw, honest convos with a touch of humor and a lot of heart, hit subscribe and don’t miss an episode.

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Time codes (ep. 12)

0:00 - Intro

0:45 - Kira goes on a shiitake mushroom journey

5:51 - Kira takes a break with her Bf

13:45 - Kira takes on life by herself for the first time

16:26 - Wootak’s shiitake mushroom journey

27:03 - Kira meets her highest self

27:40 - Living in the city is toxic

34:14 - Government secret

42:37 - Wootak explains the trippy show the show ‘Pantheon’

54:59 - Why you should become an influencer

55:58 - Wootak wants 20 kids?!

58:55 - Revealing how much money some influencers make

1:04:31 - Watch this if you’re broke

1:08:11 - Different ways influencers are making money now

1:16:34 - Coolest experience as a creator

1:21:01 - how much would you sell out for?

1:27:19 - Dream brand deals

1:29:40 - Wisdom Kaye

1:30:35 - How to work for creators

1:42:30 - Dollar Store Therapy preview

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