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Two Hot Takes

Morgan Absher

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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
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Every Thursday, dive into the dark side of finance. From cutthroat con artists to billion-dollar scams, and even murder, Nicole Lapin will take you through the world’s wildest financial crimes -- or talk to the experts who studied them, and the victims that survived them. Scams, Money and Murder with Nicole Lapin is part of Crime House Studios. For more content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse.
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Crime House has a new original show, “Clues.” Every Wednesday, join hosts Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore as they take you deep into the world of the most notorious crimes ever — where a single clue can crack a case wide open. From shocking murders to serial killers, Clues dives into all the forensic details and brilliant sleuthing of the world's mo…
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Two Hot Takes host, Morgan, is joined by guest co-hosts Justin and Lauren! Is it just us or does it feel like people have 'lost the plot' lately? You know, acting confused or goofy in the way they're handing situations or life in general. Or have we lost the plot?! Today we're deterring who is at lost in these stories.. like the OP who had a ferret…
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When crypto exchange giant FTX collapsed, Jake Thacker lost more than $200,000 in a matter of hours. In this candid interview, Nicole Lapin speaks with Jake about the emotional and financial toll of FTX’s downfall. From missed red flags to bankruptcy fallout, this is a raw look at the real victims of Sam Bankman-Fried’s empire—and a warning for any…
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So excited to share my new show with you all! Join Kaelyn Moore and I each week as we open a new case. Each episode dissects the evidence, retraces investigative breakthroughs, and follows the trail of clues that cracked the case—or left it hauntingly unsolved. If you're interested in with forensic twists, cold cases, and the relentless pursuit of …
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Two Hot Takes host, Morgan, is joined by guest co-host Michaela Okland! Ever hear a story and think, "There's a lot more here.. What's the real Scoop?".. Well that's what this week's episode started as and it quickly turned into giving us goosebumps and lots to gab about. From feeling like your students are watching you to a MIL who viciously shame…
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Jake Haendel has been handed a death sentence. He has a terminal progressive disease that's eating away at the white matter of his brain. In six months, he'll be dead. As the months progress, Jake slips into a coma, laying there in total darkness. But something odd has happened... Jake is fully conscious. Nobody knows that he can hear them. They’re…
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Two Hot Takes host, Morgan, is joined by guest co-host Lauren! We spend a lot of time at work, which can make for some dramatic, awkward, anxiety producing situations! Occupational hazards so to speak! Whether it's OP thinking they're better than the people working from them or coworkers making things difficult after life saving care.. you wish wor…
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After moving to New York in 2013, 19-year-old Anna Sorokin pursued her dreams of becoming a socialite by falling in with the city's elite -- only she couldn't afford it. Still she kept up appearances by scamming hotels, friends, and banks - alike. But the mirage only lasted for so long... Money Crimes is a Crime House Original. Follow us on social …
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Two Hot Takes host, Morgan, is joined by guest co-host Rachel Lindsay! We needed a good old tea session.. and Rachel came in piping hot from the jump on these stories. From someone whose boyfriend cheated to find "closure" to a woman who's husband apologized for missing her breast cancer surgery with a few roses.. some of these issues felt like it …
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Ippei Mizuhara was the right-hand man to Japanese pitcher and baseball superstar, Shohei Ohtani. As his translator, Ippei did everything for Shohei -- which included having access to his bank accounts. And when Ippei found himself millions in the red from a gambling addiction, he turned to his trusted boss for the funds. Problem was... he didn't bo…
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Two Hot Takes host, Morgan, is joined by guest co-host Dylan Efron! Dylan is coming off of The Traitors where you have to wonder are people being paranoid or are they perfectly executing things? Like is it wrong to call things off if your fiancé wanted to invite their ex to your wedding? Or are you going too hard when you call out your sister's boy…
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By 2014, Elizabeth Holmes was the queen of Silicon Valley. Her company Theranos was valued at nine billion dollars -- all thanks to its revolutionary blood-testing technology. But there was no groundbreaking tech... and Elizabeth knew it. By the time the world found out the truth, Elizabeth had scammed her investors out of hundreds of millions of d…
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Two Hot Takes host, Morgan, is joined by guest co-host Michaela Okland. Sometimes in life you just need to take the trash out.. whether it's a boyfriend who says you're not marriage material or a partner who says you can't slow down despite a cancer diagnosis..Oof. Going to need your help sorting whether these are garbage or if there's a chance at …
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Elizabeth Holmes was just 19 years old when she founded a startup called Theranos. She claimed her company would change healthcare forever with its sophisticated blood-testing devices -- and before long, Elizabeth and Theranos were the darlings of Silicon Valley. But there was just one problem: it was all a lie. Money Crimes is a Crime House Origin…
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Crime House has a new original show, "Killer Minds." Every Monday and Thursday, dive into the dark, twisted minds of the world's most notorious serial killers and murderers. "Killer Minds" combines gripping true crime storytelling with psychological analysis from a licensed forensic psychologist. Join hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels…
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Two Hot Takes host, Morgan, is joined by guest co-host Angela Giarratana from Smosh!! Angela knows a thing or two about what's fair or NOT.. and we really go through the moral dilemmas with this week's stories! From someone who uses their wife as a stress ball so he can fall asleep to someone who got a life insurance policy from an ex and the famil…
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In the early 1970s, drug lord Pablo Escobar created the Medellín drug cartel, making him one of the most powerful men in Colombia -- and one of the richest men in the world. As his power grew, Pablo turned to increasingly violent methods to expand his empire... and was willing to murder anyone who got in his way. Money Crimes is a Crime House Origi…
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Two Hot Takes host, Morgan, is joined by guest co-hosts Justin and Lauren to kick off this first episode of us joining the Spotify family!! We then have very special guests Michaela Okland, Spencewuah (Spencer Hunt) and Chris Klemens in what will be the longest episode ever dropping. Hang on friends as we get into chaotic stories of a husband not s…
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To the outside world, Todd and Julie Chrisley looked like they had it all: a hit reality show, a beautiful family, and tons of money. But that picture-perfect image was shattered when the public learned that the stars of "Chrisley Knows Best" were living one big lie. When the dust settled, Todd and Julie were facing prison time for bank fraud and t…
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Martin Shkreli was more than just your average hedge fund manager -- by the time he was 33, he'd also founded his own pharmaceutical company. But he wasn't motivated by altruism. Behind the scenes, Martin was hiking drug prices up to astronomical levels... and committing all kinds of financial crimes. Money Crimes is a Crime House Original. For mor…
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Two Hot Takes host, Morgan, is joined by guest co-host Jemma Sbeg! Jemma knows a thing or two about the trying times of your 20s.. the times when you just want someone to "PLEASE SAY PSYCH!" Problems that just seem unreal.. Like when your husbands "work wife" is taking down your marriage or your partner has a pirate ship bed.. Can't wait for you to…
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For years, Simon Leviev used Tinder to charm beautiful women into believing he was their one true love. Then, just when things were getting serious, he would disappear, leaving his victims heartbroken and penniless. By the time Simon got caught, he’d scammed his victims out of an estimated ten million dollars. Money Crimes is a Crime House Original…
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Two Hot Takes host, Morgan, is joined by guest co-host Justin and Lauren! Feels like the season of love.. or the end of it for some of this week's OPs. I mean its hard to stay when your partner get's mad you farted in front of them.. or if they're keeping a secret box full of your things.. What would you do if you were in their shoes? Let's hear yo…
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Two Hot Takes host, Morgan, is joined by guest co-host Justin! We've been engaged for 1.5 years now and we're really getting to crunch time on wedding planning.. and it's got us thinking.. is eloping better? Is it underrated?! Or is having a wedding the way to go? When someone wears white to your wedding or when your mom shows up 45 minutes late an…
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In 2019, Alex Murdaugh's law firm discovered that he had conned several clients out of millions of dollars -- but that was only the tip of the iceberg. Alex flailed as his family, his business and his finances crumbled under the weight of public scrutiny... pushing Alex to commit his most unspeakable crime to date -- murder. Money Crimes is a Crime…
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Crime House has a new original show, Crime House: True Crime Stories, Every Monday, take a deep dive into some of the world’s most notorious true crime cases from that week in history, all connected by a captivating theme – infamous serial killers, mysterious disappearances, tragic murders, and more. Join host Vanessa Richardson every Monday. Searc…
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For decades, the Murdaugh family was famous for being trusted, personal injury lawyers in Hampton County, South Carolina. But when Alex Murdaugh's son was involved in a brutal boating accident, the Murdaughs found themselves under a microscope. And all of the ugly crimes Alex had committed using his law firm started to bubble to the surface. Money …
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Two Hot Takes host, Morgan, is joined by guest co-host Lauren! Here we are celebrating 4 years.. WOW. We've come a LONG way since that first 23 minute episode.. So in honor of how far we've come, I had to run it back with our girl Lauren and some stories that feel like the original chaos we first encountered! From someone finding out their partner …
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Two Hot Takes host, Morgan, is joined by guest co-host Gabby Windey! We may be more unhinged than the stories on this week's episode, but we're here to see if there is any sliver of good in these evil posts. Like someone finding out their partner has a blackmail folder.. or another persons partner whispering hate comments to them while they "sleep"…
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Emerging from humble beginnings in small-town France, Christophe Rocancourt wormed his way into high society in Paris, Los Angeles, and New York. Everywhere he went, he conned people into giving him money for bogus investments. Whether Christophe pretended to be related to famous film producers or even a European cousin of the famous Rockefeller fa…
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Two Hot Takes host, Morgan, is joined by guest co-host... oh wait there isn't one. For the first time ever, I'm being joined by only YOU! After almost 4 years and 199 episodes we're here at 200, and I don't have the words to express how truly grateful I am to everyone listening. This episode is a wild ride--From someone's partner pretending to be h…
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Known as "Governor Sunshine," Rod Blagojevich dominated Chicago and Illinois politics in the late '90s and early 2000s. But something sinister lay behind the flashy smile. Despite promises of big change, Rod descended into a world of crime and corruption that ultimately landed him behind bars. Money Crimes is a Crime House Original. For more conten…
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Two Hot Takes host, Morgan, is joined by guest co-host Justin! This week we have a random assortment of stories that beg the question of did they react too hard? Overall though it just felt chaotic.. which was much needed after such a difficult week. We're thinking of everyone in our THT family right now, and wishing you health, wellness, and happi…
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In the early 2000s, word of Bernie Madoff's secret investment advisory firm finally started to get out. But even when the SEC investigated his shady business tactics, Bernie came out ahead. But Bernie's magic touch could only take him so far. There were some economic forces even he couldn't control... and when the damage was done, Bernie Madoff's c…
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Two Hot Takes host, Morgan, is joined by guest co-hosts Justin and Lauren! We are kicking off 2025 in a bit of a unusual way.. Lauren and Justin are taking over and reading most of these ones. These are all stories that have something shifting and a new journey starting. Whether it's leaving a bad relationship or fostering a child that needs help, …
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For decades, Bernie Madoff was regarded as a Wall Street titan. Even when the economy slumped, his investments seemed to come out ahead. But behind the flashy returns, it was all a mirage. And it was only a matter of time until somebody realized it. Money Crimes is a Crime House Original. For more content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimeho…
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When it comes to pop culture, few have had an impact like Lou Pearlman. For years, it seemed like the mastermind behind boy bands like the Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC could do no wrong. But behind the hit albums and worldwide tours, Lou spun a web of deceit that eventually destroyed his music empire. Money Crimes is a Crime House Original. For more …
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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 jus…
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As the end of the year approaches, we're revisiting the best episodes of 2024 from Crime House. On Money Crimes, Nicole Lapin broke down the story of Melissa Ann Shepard, a.k.a. the Internet Black Widow. This deadly senior citizen lured in rich retirees, drained their bank accounts... and left a trail of bodies in her wake. Money Crimes is a Crime …
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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 u…
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In the 2010s, LuLaRoe seemed to be everywhere. People with dreams of a successful stay-at-home business clamored for a chance to sell LuLaRoe's famously soft leggings. But there was more to LuLaRoe than met the eye. Many people who signed up with LuLaRoe were left with closets full of unsellable clothes -- and empty bank accounts. Money Crimes is a…
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As the end of the year approaches, we're revisiting the best episodes of 2024 from Crime House. On Murder: True Crime Stories, Carter Roy examined the case of the Tylenol Murders. In the fall of 1982, seven people in Chicago were killed by poisoned Tylenol pills. In the first of three episodes, learn how the murders unfolded, the early steps invest…
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Two Hot Takes host, Morgan, is joined by guest co-host Justin! You'd think that the people in your life are supposed to love you or at the very least like you but.. sometimes it feels like they just hate you. That's the vibe we got from the stories this week. There is no love lost between someone here.. or are we off base and there are perfectly re…
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In 2006, Abraham Shakespeare was just another down-on-his-luck guy trying to get by. But then, he won $30 million in the Florida lottery and everything changed. Generous to a fault, Abe helped anyone who asked. That included a woman named Dee Dee Moore. She was willing to do whatever it took to get her hands on Abe's fortune... including murder. Mo…
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Two Hot Takes host, Morgan, is joined by guest co-host Bailey Sarian! This week's episode has us diving into stories where we question if the affected parties will be "making up." Whether it's a friend asking OP to not wear makeup around her husband, a wife who has a peculiar hobby, or a relationship in shambles over ice cream.. We will see if they…
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Frank Abagnale became a household name after the movie Catch Me if You Can chronicled his incredible 5-year fraud spree in the 1960s. From impersonating a pilot to pretending to be a doctor and a lawyer, it seemed like Frank could fool just about everyone. But Frank's real con may have been his story itself. When it comes to the world's greatest li…
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Two Hot Takes host, Morgan, is joined by guest co-host Michaela Okland! After seeing wicked a few times Michaela helped craft this week's theme.. genuinely self-absorbed? Meaning, are the people in these stories only thinking about themselves or is there something else going on? How else can you explain a husband wanting his wife to have a c-sectio…
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In the late 1990s and early 2000s, a man known as the Swiss Gigolo charmed his way across Europe, seducing some of the wealthiest women on the continent... and then robbing them blind. When he targeted one of the world's richest women, it seemed like the Swiss Gigolo was about to get his biggest score yet. But he may have bitten off more than he co…
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Two Hot Takes host, Morgan, is joined by guest co-host Justin! Now just because a story ends wholesome doesn't mean it doesn't still have a wild ride. That's a lot of the stories in this week's episode.. Feel good, mostly happy endings with a couple twists in between. A reprieve that's got a bit of something for everyone. Can't wait to hear your th…
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When Patty Hearst was kidnapped from her apartment in 1974 by a group of militant radicals, the world waited breathlessly for her safe return. But then, Patty started helping the very people who had taken her. Before long, she was robbing banks and running from the law. As this story of a media heiress-turned-outlaw unfolded, people wondered: was P…
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