Welcome to <em>Stirring the Pot</em>, the podcast where we dive into the wild world of <em>Am I the Asshole</em> stories. Each episode, we read, react, and break down the most jaw-dropping, relatable, and sometimes downright outrageous tales from the AITA subreddit. With a mix of humor, honest opinions, and a sprinkle of judgment, we’ll help you decide: Who’s the real jerk here? Whether you're a first-time listener or a seasoned Reddit explorer, <em>Stirring the Pot</em> is your go-to spot for all things drama, morality, and plenty of <em>wait, what?!</em> moments. Grab your favorite snack, because we're about to stir the pot!</p>
In our season finale, we're going out with a bang—breaking down three of the most controversial Am I the Asshole? stories yet! From jaw-dropping betrayals to morally gray dilemmas, we’re diving deep into the drama, calling out bad behavior, and debating who's really in the wrong.
Get ready for hot takes, unexpected twists, and maybe even a little self-reflection as we wrap up this season with our final verdicts. Are they the asshole? Are we the assholes for judging? Tune in and decide for yourself!
In this emotional episode, we dive into the heartbreaking story of a son grappling with the sudden loss of his father—only to face another shock when his mother quickly remarries. As if the grief wasn’t enough, she begins giving away his dad’s belongings without consulting him or his grandparents, leaving them feeling betrayed and erased. Tension mounts as the family struggles to process their emotions, and just when things seem irreparable, the mother demands an apology. But who truly owes one?
Join us as we unpack this complicated family dynamic, exploring grief, boundaries, and the difficult conversations that arise when loss collides with moving on.
When you fall in love, you expect to learn about your partner’s family—but what if what you learn is something you can never unhear? In this chilling episode, we dive into an Am I the Asshole? story where one woman stumbles upon a dark family secret that shakes the foundation of her relationship. As she debates whether to break up with her boyfriend, she wrestles with the question: Can love survive when the people closest to him are hiding something disturbing? Tune in as we unpack the moral dilemma, the eerie truth, and what listeners think she should do next. Would you stay—or would you run?
🎙️ Send us your thoughts and your own AITA stories—we might feature them in a future episode!
In this episode of Stirring the Pot, we dive into a deeply emotional and complex Am I the Asshole story titled "My Husband Chose His Dead Wife Over Me." The OP shares a heartbreaking situation where her husband's devotion to his late wife seems to overshadow his new marriage, leaving her feeling neglected and second-best. We discuss the delicate balance between grief, love, and moving on, and try to untangle whether the husband is truly an asshole, or if his actions are a result of unresolved emotions. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on loss, relationships, and what it means to be a partner in both life and death.
Amanda is a wife. A mother. A blogger. A Christian.
A charming, beautiful, bubbly, young woman who lives life to the fullest.
But Amanda is dying, with a secret she doesn’t want anyone to know.
She starts a blog detailing her cancer journey, and becomes an inspiration, touching and
captivating her local community as well as followers all over the world.
Until one day investigative producer Nancy gets an anonymous tip telling her to look at Amanda’s
blog, setting Nancy on an unimaginable road to uncover Amanda’s secret.
Award winning journalist Charlie Webster explores this unbelievable and bizarre, but
all-too-real tale, of a woman from San Jose, California whose secret ripped a family apart and
left a community in shock.
Scamanda is the true story of a woman whose own words held the key to her secret.
New episodes every Monday.
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Amanda’s blog posts are read by actor Kendall Horn.