Two Hot Takes

Morgan Absher

Join host Morgan Absher and her team of co-hosts as they scavenge Reddit, listener write-ins, and the rest of the internet to give their hot takes on the juiciest dating, relationship, life, and AITA stories. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morgsyabsher/ Listen to exclusive stories: https://www.patreon.com/TwoHotTakes Follow along on Instagram: @TwoHotTakes Check out our YouTube Channel for full length videos! https://www.youtube.com/c/TwoHotTakes read less

Our Editor's Take

The idea behind Two Hot Takes is about as simple as a podcast concept can get. And yet, it's genius. Friends sit together and chat about the silliest, most outlandish online stories imaginable.

The show creator, Los Angeles occupational therapist Morgan Absher, hosts. She reads the stories and then decides with her friends what to make of them. For a while, relationship drama was the most popular topic to dissect. But Absher says that "AITA" stories eventually became the show's most popular content. (The acronym stands for a rather crude term. The hosts' task is to debate whether the poster of the conflict or the other person involved is the...jerk.)

Two Hot Takes came to be during the COVID-19 pandemic. Absher wasn't able to work, and she soon found her favorite hobby was getting more intense. She would find the weirdest stories on Reddit and forward them to her friend Lauren. They would compare notes and then present their assessments of the outlandish situation. Who was in the wrong? Was what she did bizarre or sweet? What does it mean for their marriage that he stuck that unorthodox item where it wasn't supposed to be?

Absher knew their weird little ritual would make a great podcast. But she never saw herself as creative and hesitated. Finally, her boyfriend bought her podcast equipment, so she had no choice. After months of convincing, Lauren agreed to appear on the show to provide a second perspective. Two Hot Takes went live in February 2021.

It didn't take long for Absher to realize she was on to something. About a year after the podcast's release, she had hundreds of thousands of listeners and scored tens of millions of downloads. She uses sources beyond Reddit, including write-in suggestions from loyal fans.

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Episodes

197: Leaving it in 2024..
26-12-2024
197: Leaving it in 2024..
Two Hot Takes host, Morgan, is joined by guest co-hosts Justin and Michaela! Our very last episode of the year, so it felt fitting to give air time to the things we are leaving behind in the new year. For example.. A partner that punishes you with domestic labour at home after a fight or a future MIL that thinks her son is babying his fiancé by just being loving.. 2025 aint got time for that! What is one thing you'd like to leave behind in the new year?! Can't wait to see your thoughts on these! MERCH IS ON SALE HERE ! https://shop.twohottakes.com I can't wait to see you all in these, especially at our live shows!! Our PO Box!! Two Hot Takes. 5042 Wilshire BLVD. #470. Los Angeles, CA 90036 Our SubReddit to Submit YOUR Stories!!! https://reddit.app.link/twohottakes Full length Video episodes available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TwoHotTakes Partners: Zocdoc: http://zocdoc.com/tht Hinge: Refresh your Hinge profile early OR download Hinge today and set your 2025 dating intentions now! Essie: Shop essie nail polish in-store @ Target, Ulta, CVS, all the stores you’re already shopping at! Or online at your preferred Essie retailer! Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code THT for $20 off your first purchase!  00:00 -- Start  05:41 -- Story 1 AITAH for getting upset with my MIL for calling my son by the wrong name bc she “likes it” 16:05 -- Story 2 My (24f) boyfriend (23m) cheated 4 months ago and got a girl pregnant, wtf do I do now? 28:28 -- Story 3 Last weekend I (36f) drunkenly flashed my husbands (31m) friends and he still can’t let it go. I’ve apologised and promised to not drink again what more can I do? 48:41 -- Story 4 AITA for telling my son to stop treating his fiancé like a child? 01:02:25 -- Story 5 AITA for yelling at my fiancée to stop talking so much? 01:02:07 -- Story 6 This weekend I (29F) got very drunk and told my boyfriend's (35M) friend's wife that he is cheating on her - I regret this a lot and created a big mess for everyone involved, and am looking for any advice on how to potentially try to salvage these relationships? 01:44:46 -- Story 7 Bf says I’m taking his joy away after I told him to stop peeing in the shower 01:56:23 -- Story 8 Do I tell my wife the truth after 11 years?
196: Naughty or Nice? Ft. Amanda Lehan-Canto & Tommy Bowe
19-12-2024
196: Naughty or Nice? Ft. Amanda Lehan-Canto & Tommy Bowe
Two Hot Takes host, Morgan, is joined by guest co-host Amanda Lehan-Canto & Tommy Bowe from Smosh! We're taking a little bit off Santa's plate this year, and making our own naughty or nice list. What list would you put someone on that leaves their partner in a dangerous situation? Or another who wants to wear her MILs wedding dress but SIL is now upset? Another Smosh infinity stone collected hehe, but most importantly I can't wait to hear your takes on these ones! Checkout Amanda and Tommy's Content :) https://www.instagram.com/filmingamanda/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/tomeybones/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/smosh https://www.youtube.com/@smoshcast MERCH IS ON SALE HERE ! https://shop.twohottakes.com I can't wait to see you all in these, especially at our live shows!! Our PO Box!! Two Hot Takes. 5042 Wilshire BLVD. #470. Los Angeles, CA 90036 Our SubReddit to Submit YOUR Stories!!! https://reddit.app.link/twohottakes Full length Video episodes available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TwoHotTakes Partners: Essie: Shop essie nail polish in-store @ Target, Ulta, CVS, all the stores you’re already shopping at! Or online at your preferred Essie retailer! Smalls: https://www.smalls.com/ Promo Code: THT Lume: http://lumedeodorant.com/tht Audible: http://Audible.com/tht for 30 days free!   00:00-Start  03:36-Story 1 AITA for telling my SIL she shouldn't have a Christmas tree? 14:26-Story 2 Peed my pants. My bf wouldn’t help me 24:19-Story 3 I (f30) Had to protect his niece from a pitbull And my husband (m31) ran off. I have been ignoring him is this something that I should be forgiving him for? 51:01-Story 4 AITAH for accidentally letting my sister in law get chemical burns on her face. 01:12:16-Story 5 My [27F] fiancé’s [29M] mother gave me abortion pills as an early Christmas present. How on earth do I navigate this situation? 01:32:11-Audible Hot Takes  01:47:18-Story 6 I’ve been calling my sister by her full given name when she deadnames my niece 01:53:03-Story 7 AITA for agreeing to wear my MIL’s wedding dress for my wedding?
190: We're All Spiraling..
07-11-2024
190: We're All Spiraling..
Two Hot Takes host, Morgan, is joined by guest co-host Michaela Okland! This week's episode is a needed distraction full of stories that have us corkscrewing to the core of the earth. From one woman who get's called a witch by her mother-in-law due to a halloween costume to someone who breaks up with her partner "over nothing".. we do some circles throughout these ones. Please chime in on this episode! We'd love to hear from the needed specialists or if you have a positive, uplifting story to share. Really thinking of you all this week Michaela's Content :) https://www.instagram.com/michaelaokland/?hl=en Fill out the google form HERE if you're coming to a live show!! : https://forms.gle/9t3zgUDL1VZkvfFt7 LIVE SHOW TICKETS HERE!! https://linktr.ee/twohottakestour MERCH IS ON SALE HERE ! https://shop.twohottakes.com Bonus Content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TwoHotTakes I can't wait to see you all in these, especially at our live shows!! Our PO Box!! Two Hot Takes. 5042 Wilshire BLVD. #470. Los Angeles, CA 90036 Our SubReddit to Submit YOUR Stories!!! https://reddit.app.link/twohottakes Full length Video episodes available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TwoHotTakes Partners: Quince: http://quince.com/tht for free shipping & 365 day returns!  Dipsea: http://dipseastories.com/tht for 30 day FREE trial!  Talkspace: http://talkspace.com/tht Promo code: SPACE80 for $80 off your 1st month! Lume Deodorant: http://Lumedeodorant.com Promo Code: THT for 15% off!
189: Popped Off Big..
31-10-2024
189: Popped Off Big..
Two Hot Takes host, Morgan, is joined by guest co-host Lauren! Popping off can mean so many things.. like blowing up on someone or even doing something exceptionally well.. YOU get to decide which definition fits for today's stories by adding your thoughts. We were astounded with some of the issues in this episode like someone throwing out their sister's organ or someone's wife calling them to fix thing problems constantly, like a store being out of her favorite oat milk. Can't wait to hear your thoughts on these! Father Knows Something Spooky Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loSfnBqIzHs&t=22s Bonus THT Spooky Episode and Content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TwoHotTakes Fill out the google form HERE if you're coming to a live show!! : https://forms.gle/9t3zgUDL1VZkvfFt7 LIVE SHOW TICKETS HERE!! https://linktr.ee/twohottakestour MERCH IS ON SALE HERE ! https://shop.twohottakes.com Bonus Content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TwoHotTakes I can't wait to see you all in these, especially at our live shows!! Our PO Box!! Two Hot Takes. 5042 Wilshire BLVD. #470. Los Angeles, CA 90036 Our SubReddit to Submit YOUR Stories!!! https://reddit.app.link/twohottakes Full length Video episodes available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TwoHotTakes Partners: CookUnity: http://cookunity.com/tht for 50% off first week! Audible: http://audible.com/tht for free 30 day trial! Skims: http://Skims.com/tht Lume Deodorant: http://Lumedeodorant.com Promo Code: THT
188: Nightmare Fuel or Fiction?..
24-10-2024
188: Nightmare Fuel or Fiction?..
Two Hot Takes host, Morgan, is joined by guest co-host Justin! Scary, Spooky Season is back, and we have 9 chilling tales to dive into! Now not every story in this year's theme is paranormal, because we all know reality can be even scarier. But for those that are paranormal.. do you believe them? Is the supernatural there, and we just can't explain it yet? Or is this just someone's imagination running away with them? Can't wait to hear your thoughts, and be sure to share your own stories in the comments!!  Father Knows Something Spooky Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loSfnBqIzHs&t=22s && Listen to the full length podcast wherever you're listening now :) Fill out the google form HERE if you're coming to a live show!! : https://forms.gle/9t3zgUDL1VZkvfFt7 LIVE SHOW TICKETS HERE!! https://linktr.ee/twohottakestour MERCH IS ON SALE HERE ! https://shop.twohottakes.com Bonus Content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TwoHotTakes Basically 3 bonus eps this September!! I can't wait to see you all in these, especially at our live shows!! Our PO Box!! Two Hot Takes. 5042 Wilshire BLVD. #470. Los Angeles, CA 90036 Our SubReddit to Submit YOUR Stories!!! https://reddit.app.link/twohottakes Full length Video episodes available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TwoHotTakes Partners: Audible: http://audible.com/tht for free 30 day trial! Stitch Fix: http://stitchfix.com/tht Smalls: http://smalls.com Promo Code: THT Shopify: Shopify.com/tht
187: They Can't Be Serious.. Ft. Ian Hecox
17-10-2024
187: They Can't Be Serious.. Ft. Ian Hecox
Two Hot Takes host, Morgan, is joined by guest co-host Ian Hecox from Smosh!  There are so many situations in life where you are just stunned and think, "They can't be serious.. right?!" Well.. that's this week's assortment of stories. For example, what was the man thinking when he left his partner to deliver their baby alone? Or the in-laws that kept talking about OP in German even though she secretly knew the language? Can't wait to hear your thoughts on these ones! Fill out the google form HERE if you're coming to a live show!! : https://forms.gle/9t3zgUDL1VZkvfFt7 Checkout Ians Content: https://www.youtube.com/@smosh https://www.instagram.com/ianhecox/?hl=en LIVE SHOW TICKETS HERE!! https://linktr.ee/twohottakestour MERCH IS ON SALE HERE ! https://shop.twohottakes.com Bonus Content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TwoHotTakes Basically 3 bonus eps this September!! I can't wait to see you all in these, especially at our live shows!! Our PO Box!! Two Hot Takes. 5042 Wilshire BLVD. #470. Los Angeles, CA 90036 Our SubReddit to Submit YOUR Stories!!! https://reddit.app.link/twohottakes Full length Video episodes available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TwoHotTakes Partners: Gametime:  Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code THT for $20 off your first purchase! Talkspace: Get $80 off your first month with promo code SPACE80 at Talkspace.com/THT Stitch Fix: http://stitchfix.com/tht Zocdoc: http://zocdoc.com/tht to stop putting off your appointments!