Damaged Ones Podcast

This week on The Damaged Ones Podcast , Mike Garcia and Sarah Altland go all in on Stranger Things Season 5 — and nothing is off-limits. From a finale that left us cold to gaping plot holes, a laughably incompetent military, zero real character deaths, and a once-terrifying villain who feels completely neutered, we break down exactly where the show went wrong and why it hurt so much as longtime fa...

As 2025 comes to a close, Mike Garcia and Sarah Altland take a moment to slow down and reflect. In this episode of The Damaged Ones Podcast , we answer three simple—but heavy—questions: What scared us this year? What humbled us? And what ultimately rewarded us for pushing through? We also talk about Sarah’s very real brush with disaster after a brutal Christmas-time cold that nearly took her out a...

On this episode of The Damaged Ones , Mike Garcia and Sarah Altand tear into the spectacle-first era of entertainment and combat sports—starting with the pre-fight hype around Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua . We make one thing clear: the only acceptable outcome is a quick finish . Anything else feels dishonest, dragged out, and designed purely for clicks, buys, and headlines. Because let’s be real—w...

In this episode of The Damaged Ones , Mike Garcia and Sarah Altland dive into the recent Sherrone Moore scandal —not just the headlines, but what it reveals about power, temptation, and human behavior. The conversation quickly expands into a bigger question: why do people in positions of power so often cheat? Is it entitlement, narcissism, access, or something deeper? We also explore the uncomfort...

On this episode of The Damaged Ones , Mike Garcia and Sarah Altland unpack the rarely discussed — but widely experienced — reality of financial abuse. Whether it comes from a spouse, a partner battling addiction, or a family member who controls every dollar, financial abuse leaves emotional damage long after the money is gone. We dive into the most common struggles people face: restricted access t...

This week on The Damaged Ones Podcast , Mike Garcia and Sarah Altland pull up a seat at the post-Thanksgiving leftovers table and dive into a belated holiday catch-up full of laughs, and random energy. Mike and Sarah talk about the real stuff worth looking forward to as we close out the year — why you shouldn’t wait for January to start moving toward your 2026 goals, how to set realistic expectati...

Something is seriously off with the Wicked cast right now — from their shockingly unhealthy appearances to the awkward, forced, borderline interviews that feel anything but genuine. In this episode, Mike Garcia & Sarah Altland dig into the growing concerns surrounding the production of the Wicked movies and whether something behind the scenes went very, very wrong. Plus, we break down the ridi...

The Damaged Ones are back with another wild “Am I The Asshole?” segment — and this week, we’re diving deep. From narcissistic parents to the long-lasting impact of bullying, we break down the stories that hit way too close to home. And of course… we had to talk about the people letting AI (yes, even ChatGPT) make every decision for them. Helpful? Maybe. Healthy? Absolutely not. Plus, Would You Rat...

We’re diving headfirst into the rabbit hole on this one! 🕳️ Mike & Sarah tackle the age-old question: Can men and women really be just friends? Spoiler — yes… but only if both sides are mature enough to handle it. We’re unpacking everything from friendships and relationships to social roles, double standards, and how the definition of “acceptable” keeps changing. Oh, and somewhere between deba...

Happy Halloween to all you Damaged listeners!!! Here we are talking our experiences from our trip and mini vacation of Texas. Everything from our moments at the Junkyard Haunted Attraction at Fort Worth, to the Museum of Illusions, to watching the X trilogy starring Mia Goth. The fact is, we had an amazing time, and wanted to take this chance to share our moments with you! As always, give this pod...

Happy Sunday everyone!!! We have just arrived from the road to Dallas, Texas from PA!!! That won't stop us from talking and sharing our experience with you! Everything from breaking shot glasses at Buc-ee's, to being a hero on Mount Everest & K2, to debating if wearing a Nazi costume constitutes at crossing the line for Halloween. So much laughs and stuff to share, right here on this episode....

Halloween season continues, and both Mike Garcia & Sarah Atland come together to share their favorite Halloween stories, and ones that freaked them out. From a mother having fangs, to going to Kim's Crypt in PA, and so much more to share. Plus, less than one week away until the EPIC road trip to Dallas, TX. All that and more, right here. Side note, someone really really HATES Tootsie Rolls, LO...

We're still in Halloween season, and it's time to reveal our favorite movies & horror shows that are outside the usual classics. From a movie about a dog's perspective already out in theaters, to a show on a different kind of Vampires, to an anime recommendation, we're talking all around the spectrum of horror. Plus, Sarah gives us her non-spoiler review on Netflix's Monster: Ed Gein. All that...

It's Halloween season, and we're kicking this off with a list of what horror movie villains and monsters, that could potentially be the worst roommates ever. Ever wondered what it would be like to live with Freddy Kruger? What about Samara calling your friends saying "7 days", or how the house would be if you lived with someone like the Creeper from Jeepers Creepers, smelling you and watching you...

On this episode of the Damaged Ones podcast, we are OUTRAGED with where the world is right now. First, stupid pregnant women popping Tylenol pills just to stick in to the President, without realizing their putting themselves and their babies' health at risk. Next, the "Rapture" has gotten people to sell off everything, including their own children. It is just a rain of mental illness all around wh...

Ever wonder why we root for the killer in a slasher flick but would run for our lives if we met them in reality? In this episode of The Damaged Ones , we dive into the weird line between fiction and reality—why we adore villains, demons, and monsters on screen but despise them in the real world. From the thrill of safe scares to the psychology of fear, we’ll break down why horror is fun in stories...

Today on the episode of the Damaged Ones podcast... no intro, no segments, we talk on the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk and the murder of Iryna Zarutska. We reflect on how we feel towards the media, and of course, the extremists that laughs and are happy of another person's murder... it all stems of us needing to do better and come together more than ever in this world... Email for your que...

Today on the Damaged Ones Podcast, we're talking on individuals that post themselves for attention & clout, and take it to a whole other level. First, 8 staff members from a Sansum clinic posting a dehumanizing video showing a patient's discharge... yup. Next, a doctor with a sexual obsession for amputation p*rn, and removed his own legs... and let's not forget the Airlines flight attendant th...

This week on The Damaged Ones , we’re going in on the ridiculous decision-making from the suits at the top — starting with the whole Cracker Barrel mess. Why do CEOs think slapping a “modern” spin on a timeless logo ever works? Spoiler: it doesn’t. Then, we shift gears to a tragic story of a young man who took his own life, with his parents now suing ChatGPT. We unpack why AI isn’t the villain her...

On this episode of The Damaged Ones Podcast , Mike Garcia and Sarah Altand dive into the weird, messy world of mashup songs—yeah, those Frankenstein tracks that somehow work way too well. We talk about the ones that hit us hardest, whether it’s because they’re hilarious, oddly emotional, or just plain chaotic. Expect dark humor, way too much honesty, and a few guilty-pleasure confessions along the...

In this episode, we dive into one of the biggest things holding us back: fear. Whether it’s fear of the unknown, fear of failure, or that little voice whispering imposter syndrome, we all deal with it. We break down what fear really is, how it sneaks into our daily lives, and what small, consistent steps we can take to push past it and start moving forward. Along the way, we take a trip down memor...

Ever feel like you just want to scream at the top of your lungs? Welcome to the Men’s Primal Scream episode — where we talk about the pressure to keep it all bottled up because “that’s what men are supposed to do.” We’ll get into the everyday struggles that make you want to explode, and why letting it out might be exactly what we need. Plus, we dive into relationships — specifically, getting women...

This one’s gonna sting for some people. We’re talking Sydney Sweeney catching heat just for being hot in an American Eagle ad, Shannon Sharpe getting the boot from ESPN (and yeah, it might have something to do with not keeping things in check), and John Cena making his fiancée sign a 75-page contract before marriage. Plus, the Coldplay Cam fallout and what that says about modern dating. From jealo...

Turning things around a bit for I, Mike Garcia & Sarah Altand, we decided to search and reflect upon reddit stories on Am I the Asshole (AITA). Anything from weddings, to relationships, to situations that you can relate to or be on the lookout for in some way. Plus, we give tribute to our recent stars that recently passed away, Hulk Hogan, Ozzy Osbourne, etc. Plus, our returning segment of Wou...

So a lot goes on in one's private life. Bad dates, crazy hookup stories, and a Kiss Cam that goes wrong at a Coldplay concert. Mike Garcia & Sarah Altand discuss the crazy story that's hitting news everywhere and goes into why this is actually a bigger floodgate than ever in corporate job places. The reality is, cheating in public should never be a thing. Plus, Mike goes into an awkward situat...