Two queer women with a background in psychology deep-dive into the creepiest corners of Reddit... while absolutely baked. Spark up and spiral every week with co-hosts Dakota and Sam.
Can you keep a secret? I don't like sweet potatoes, there I said it. The secrets people in today's stories however, are a hell of a lot worse. So buckle up and enjoy the ride as we lose our minds over peoples audacity.
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29 Sept 2026
Queer Drama
We're here, we're queer, and we want to go home. If lavender marriages and toxic love is your tup of tea, then sit down, pack a bowl, and relax as we read these reddit stories.
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24 Sept 2026
That Sounds Like a Crime
Have you ever been listening to one of your friends tell you about something that happened to them recently and think... that sounds like a crime?? Us too. Follow along as this week's reddit stories evoke our rage, the kind of rage you get from a lifetime of living and being perceived as a woman in this world.
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15 Sept 2026
Birthday Special
In honor of our cohost Dakotas birthday , we felt like giving to you an extra juicy episode full of drama. Find the comfiest spot on the couch, pack a bowl, and unwind with us as we explore birthday drama. But the birthday girl might've thrown in a few unrelated stories because of how intense they are and hey! You can't say no to the birthday girl, right? Right?
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8 Sept 2026
Horrible Parenting
Have you ever met someone that just had waves of entitlement coming off them? Well today's episode is filled with it. From families full of enablers to parents with favoritism that feels abusive, this episode is sure to make your blood boil. Wind down, smoke up, and enjoy the emotional roller coaster from anger to vindication.
Any questions or recommendations for stories/themes you would like to hear in the future can be sent to our email, highcognitionpodcast@gmail.com.
25 Aug 2026
Wedding Drama
Don't forget when you plan to get married to your partner that you’re also getting married to their family...for better or worse. In today's episode we are diving into the "or worse" category. From a partner with no backbone to an ableist bride, these stories are sure to get under your skin.
Any questions or recommendations for stories/themes you would like to hear in the future can be sent to our email, highcognitionpodcast@gmail.com.
18 Aug 2026
Everybody Sucks
What does a vacuum cleaner have in common with a lot of people in today's stories? They both suck. This episode doesn't suck though! So wind down with your favorite strain of devils lettuce and get ready to laugh at the stupidity.
Any questions or recommendations for stories/themes you would like to hear in the future can be sent to our email, highcognitionpodcast@gmail.com.
11 Aug 2026
Leftovers are the Bestovers
Is bestovers a word? No, but we don't care because it sounds cool. Speaking of cool, we decided to dedicate an entire episode to stories we didn't get to read previously because of how much we had to say. Tune in, spark up, and rant along with us.
Any questions or recommendations for stories/themes you would like to hear in the future can be sent to our email, highcognitionpodcast@gmail.com.
4 Aug 2026
Predators & Donkeys & Narcissists, Oh My!!!!
We gathered up the worst of the worst when it comes to family dynamics. Whether it's predatory behavior, assholes, or flat out narcissism, you will be appalled at the audacity. Get ready to get baked and tell the characters in these stories to get fucked!
Study mentioned in the first story is cited below.
Isolate, Inebriate, intimidate, repeat: High rates of sexual force against women are reported when young men given anonymous surveys - Lucia F. O’Sullivan, Scott T. Ronis, 2026. (n.d.). https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08862605261432630
Any questions or recommendations for stories/themes you would like to hear in the future can be sent to our email, highcognitionpodcast@gmail.com.
28 Jul 2026
Mysterious and Unexplainable
Today we will be diving into the weird and unexplainable side of reddit while enjoying the journey our edibles take us on. So grab your gummies, take it, and join us as we blast into the stratosphere.
Any questions or recommendations for stories/themes you would like to hear in the future can be sent to our email, highcognitionpodcast@gmail.com.
21 Jul 2026
Cheater Cheater Pumpkin Eater
Listen it's a favorite for a reason, basically anything pumpkin slaps and we aren't just saying this because of the munchies. But the pumpkins in this episode? Rotten and destined for the garbage. Join us and be prepared to yell "WTF" out loud to yourself as we navigate the hellscape known as infidelity.
Any questions or recommendations for stories/themes you would like to hear in the future can be sent to our email, highcognitionpodcast@gmail.com.
14 Jul 2026
Absolute A-holes
You heard it here first folks, the people we are discussing in today's episode are all a bunch of assholes. Pack a bowl and feel the rage with us as we dissect each story.
7 Jul 2026
You Deserve Better
Let's be blunt here...they don't deserve you bestie, it's time to leave. Speaking of blunt, grab yours and join us while we toke up and psychoanalyze each reddit story linked here.
30 Jun 2026
Workplace Drama
Have you ever had a boss or coworker you wish you could pop off at but choose to bite your tongue? Light up and live vicariously through the OP's in each reddit story as your co-hosts take you on a journey of karma and vindication at the workplace. Reddit stories can be found here.
23 Jun 2026
Relationship Woes
We wouldn't wish these relationships on our worst enemies...or would we? Listen in and toke up as we dissect platonic and romantic relationships, with some giggles sprinkled throughout. As always the links to each story read can be found here.
17 Jun 2026
Lets Not Meet
Spark up, sit down, and lock in for this week's episode where we deep dive into peoples real life horror stories found on r/LetsNotMeet. Links to each reddit post mentioned in today's episode will be listed in the show notes. View the links to each reddit story here.
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