Episode five kicks off with big news: the podcast is officially live! Ash and Mikaila celebrate their first downloads, spiral into millennial slang nostalgia, and debate everything from frosted tips to regional catchphrases while adjusting to the reality that Gen Z has words that mean… absolutely nothing.

The vibe is cozy chaos with wine in hand.

Then it’s time for Curtain Calls, the rapid-fire anonymous confessions and “am I the jerk?” dilemmas. Topics include:

• A disappearing parent who leaves their kid for “20 minutes” that turns into hours

• A secret child from an affair

• A truly baffling bathroom confession that raises more logistical questions than answers

The hosts weigh in with equal parts common sense and disbelief.

The episode’s centerpiece is a deep dive into a a story featuring family revenge, identity twists, and a medical storyline so outrageous it has to be broken down step by step.

Along the way, the conversation detours into college horror stories, roommate revenge, and the universal rule that you can do a lot of things in life… but you still need to wash your sheets.

What to expect in this episode:

• Launch day excitement and behind-the-scenes podcast talk

• Millennial vs. Gen Z slang confusion

• Seattle sports, celebrity sightings, and wine chat

• Wild anonymous confessions and moral debates

• A legendary soap opera storyline that has to be heard to be believed

• Plenty of laughs, tangents, and absolutely no filter

Listener discretion advised: this one is not safe for work, not safe for kids, and possibly not safe for anyone drinking coffee while listening.

This episode gets an extra dose of insight and intrigue with a special guest: the other Ashley in our lives, Ash’s longtime friend and a licensed counselor who brings a whole new perspective to the wild stories we unpack. She opens up about her own jaw-dropping journey, from discovering her biological father in her 20s to what it was like growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness.

Along the way, we dive into tales that sound too outrageous to be real but absolutely are: pool boys with extracurricular activities that left more than ripples, a drunken hookup that crossed a family line, the curious case of Bear BNBs and Poop Processors, a cheating and manipulative predator who left chaos in his wake, and an unhinged mom-daughter duo that might just take the crown for most unforgettable pair. Buckle up, because this episode blends shock, humor, and real-life drama with a professional lens you won’t want to miss.

This episode is an absolute rollercoaster in the best (and weirdest) way. Ash and Mikaila are back with a stacked lineup of stories that will have you questioning reality, humanity, and maybe mall security protocols.

We cover a full-on glitch in the matrix that happened in a mall. One of those stories that feels small at first and then spirals into wait… that’s not possible. From there, we dive into Mandela Effect theories, memory rabbit holes, and the unsettling idea that reality might not be as stable as we’d like to believe.

Things take a turn toward iconic chaos with a 1950's badass Granny on a mission. Fueled by pure determination and a personal vendetta, she proves revenge can be sweet and that underestimating women is always a mistake.

As if that wasn’t enough, we also unpack a nude fountain fiasco that’s equal parts talk-of-the-country-club and "damn I'm proud of her". It’s messy, absurd, and exactly the kind of story that makes you grateful you weren’t there… but very glad you get to hear about it.

This episode also includes a deeply sad and unsettling story involving a woman who believes she was drugged by her husband on the night he died. We discuss the circumstances surrounding that night, her lingering questions, and the emotional weight of trying to piece together events when memory, trust, and grief collide.

As always, Ash and Mikaila bring their signature mix of humor, curiosity, and “are you kidding me?” energy while breaking down each story and reacting in real time.

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of suicide and drug-induced incapacitation. Listener discretion is advised.

Strap in, keep an open mind, and maybe double-check that reality is still functioning properly, because this episode takes you on a ride!

On this episode, Ashley and Mikaila share your wildest stories! Ashley shares a special first episode surprise involving Soap Opera's greatest hits! They share a story about a brother contacting his sister from the dead, Mikaila shares about the time she infiltrated the press boxes, and they read a shocking story about one listeners experience growing up in a cult. This one's a long one (That's what she said) but there's so many good stories we wanted to share!