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“I would have rated 5 stars because the story is amazing and the reenactments are very well done. The only thing stopping me from loving this podcast is, surprisingly, the protagonist and cohost, Danny. It’s interesting because though his dad was clearly an INSANE narcissist, I would argue that...”Read full review »
Heidifaith0 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/10/24
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“Storytelling is disjointed and scattered, lots of redundancy in topics and teasers for upcoming talking points.
Sandy is the top reason to listen and she seems so honest and without guile.
Danny unfortunately comes off incredibly condescending, almost like it's a joke and he's the...”Read full review »
Amanda218 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/24
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“I feel so grateful to have found this podcast. Not only is it well produced, deeply funny and interesting it’s also exceptionally vulnerable.
So much of what Danny describes experiencing with his father echoes my own experience with my mother. The way I exist in the world is very similar (humor...”Read full review »
Ducky4life via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/24
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“It’s starts out strong and then they lose their way BUT don’t give up! It gets better and better.
I love this “normal guy” friend duo, they really balance each other out. If anyone has a narcissist in their life you will relate and if you don’t… lucky you but you will still enjoy the ride....”Read full review »
kaydog6969 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/05/24
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“Autobiographical podcast run the gamut of great to disjointed. This is a great one. A more nuanced story than expected. The hosts are likeable (not to leave out the podcasters mother who might be my favorite person ever in a podcast), there’s humor interjected with vulnerability/self reflecting....”Read full review »
Sara B43 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/24
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“This podcast is hitting me in a really deep place. It is absolutely helping me and I thank you so much!
The episode with the workers in your house and your response and your kids seeing everything?! Ahhhhh I just did this this summer.
Drove 12 hours to Hilton Head and the skies opened up, and...”Read full review »
Nicky TS via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/24
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“An interesting and real story told in a beautifully funny/genuine/entertaining way. Others can & should learn from the not only the content but the execution of this podcast. Breaking generational trauma is so so important. Great work guys.”
byealec via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/24
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“I like the explorations with his mom, but otherwise, it’s just rehashing how awful everything was. I want more explanation into what made Richard like this, what diagnoses could hypothetically been to blame, what emotional effects this has on children of narcissists. Some expert testimony. The...”Read full review »
mad_foot via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/30/24
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“What a crazy way to grow up. I hope you find healing. You should make this a movie”
A.Bloomer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/30/24
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“I am very happy for the continuation of this Podcast. I really appreciate the rawness and honesty.”
Jacqueline 789 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/30/24
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“This has so many resonating moments for anyone who has lived with a malignant narcissist!”
Thunderturtle1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/29/24
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“Listening to Danny’s and his wonderful mother, Sandy’s, journey has been enlightening of a person’s personal growth and moving through an unconventionally traumatic childhood. Different from my own, it has led to personal realizations of family dynamics, as well.”
NewTexCub via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/29/24
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“It is good that Danny is working through his history. His inability to have empathy and look for the best in others makes it a poor listen for me.”
straav via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/29/24
“This is beautiful, raw story telling. The narrative is intriguing and layered. G-d love Sandy, might that I one day have the courage, and flexibility of that one.”
Nikkkkkkkkkkkkkkk! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/27/24
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“Listen, I tried and I have sympathy for Danny. I do. But the construction worker scene of pushing stupid nonsense to a ridiculous aggressive limit. Over a wrapper? Get a grip on real life. And also so condescending of your mom? And then here we are. Of course “Karen” is upset because who In her...”Read full review »
Datrimblefamily via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/24
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“Today I went to the St. Vincent de Paul, resell shop on Olive Road and they had in the miscellaneous aisle three huge freezer bags full of wine corks, and it made me think of your father and how those kind of end it up there other than somebody trying to save them for free dinners I love your...”Read full review »
monjea1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/23/24
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“I found this podcast by chance. I like serialized stories of fraud and craziness, so it is right up my alley in terms of genre. What this podcast does that sets it apart though is the overall storytelling and production value. Even before doing a deep dive on Danny and Darren (really, just a...”Read full review »
ElisaNoa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/23/24
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“Thank you Danny & Sandy for your bravery in talking about this extremely personal and sensitive subject! Talking about these topics is so healing and lets so many of us know we are not alone in our struggles! I hope this Podcast brings you both peace and healing!”
laceyanne2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/23/24
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“The re-enactments are cringe-worthy.
Please stop”
MTDCog via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/23/24
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“So we got a few stories about the dad at the beginning. Bad ones. But every since it’s just been a series of whining sessions. They have suggested dad was horrible but really not in proportion to the whining.”
mormormich via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/23/24
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“They pull you in with fascinating stories about the dad, and then turn it into therapy sessions between the hosts.”
TaraBaccus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/23/24
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“I have been engrossed in Danny’s story. Hearing about his father and his mental illness that truly destroyed the family.
I really understand how and why Danny reacts to situations now with his own family. It must be difficult to maneuver through life with his past and yet he is so healthy and...”Read full review »
Tilly bearzzzz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/22/24
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“Really enjoyed the beginning of this podcast and was disappointed when it blipped out. Kept checking every so often and was on the verge of deleting when you guys came back full throttle. Yay!
This is obviously such a cathartic journey for Danny and his vulnerability, rawness, honesty and...”Read full review »
Precious Lil Else via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/22/24
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“I enjoyed the podcast and could feel empathy for the host at first. But after the episode where he blames his mother for not ‘doing enough’ and then attacks her character to her on air, I begin to feel the narcissistic tendencies that others are mentioning her.
In my opinion you must have the...”Read full review »
FlyOnTheWallpaper via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/22/24
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“I can’t imagine creating this podcast with such a serious lack of respect for the mother and no trauma-informed understanding of trauma bonds, gaslighting, narcissistic abuse of a spouse. These victims are intentionally broken down and isolated, dismantled piece by piece, when their only crime is...”Read full review »
Buh Bye Felicia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/22/24
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“It started out very interesting until you hear the host totally dismissing his mother. Yikes and he keeps doing it. He is also a narcissist. Yikes. He wants his mom to feel stupid. Sad”
Sun E Say via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/22/24
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“I think you were pretty harsh on your mom on the first interregnum”
Betty93401 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/22/24
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“Height of privilege. I’m out.”
Bad Bureaucrats? via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/21/24
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“Great show. But the music is too loud underneath the dialogue! You don’t need music under a conversation.
If you insist on having it, then please lower it way down in the mix. I can barely listen to it when you have loud music and people talking! Thank you”
DebPDX via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/24
“I don’t know where to start. The narrator is insufferable and is lacking perspective of his own similarities to his narcissistic father. He regularly undermines the feelings and points of view of his cohost and mother because their versions of the story do not match his personal point of view or...”Read full review »
Emilyyypryor via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/24
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“Funny, sad and clever. Refreshingly candid. Absolutely love Mum.”
Kaza100 via Apple Podcasts ·
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10/20/24
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“Thank you for the podcast and sharing what it’s like to have an overbearing, off putting, paranoid, mentally unstable father! While my dad did have the exact behaviors as Richard, mine would have admired his ideas. Your mother is very similar to mine - this podcast is super interesting and...”Read full review »
PixieStix606 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/24
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“I loved the format, especially the interjected vignettes and interviews with Danny’s mother. This podcast gave me an aha moment in relation to my own life and why I subconsciously took the path forward in my own life. Good job and thank you!”
$&?@Moscow via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/24
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“I was very invested when the first episode came out. Once I saw it resumed I was very excited to continue listening, but I have lost interest out of this continual victimhood of the son and reveling in it, and I felt so sorry for his mother as he uncomfortably grilled her not realizing that...”Read full review »
moni_gail via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/24
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“Danny is doing really important work here, for himself, for his relationships, and for folks like me in the Bad Dads Club. Listening to Danny uncover and process the makings of his narcissistic parent is like listening to my own last couple of years. Thank you for sharing something I can relate...”Read full review »
alexwritesthings via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/17/24
“UPDATE: I’m so glad it’s back! I cry listening to your mom talk because I relate to her so much and it’s actually healing hearing her perspective in this as well. (I especially love her sex talk. I really do.) 🥹
You should have finished it up before publishing instead of trying to do it live....”Read full review »
MEKmommy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/17/24
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“My children n I have lived a similar nightmare..
25 yrs - to a sadist, psychopathic , abusive man .. abusive in every way imaginable!
I too know that he has tried poisoning me on more than one occasion ( as recently as 2wks ago) he had even went so far as to loosen the lug nuts on my car just...”Read full review »
ProudAmericanMother via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/17/24
“These kind of people go through so much trouble and spend so much time to “win” and use and abuse the legal system and basically any system. Thanks for sharing your experiences and thoughts .”
SilvyQ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/16/24
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“How is this podcast intriguing, poignant, inspiring, funny & heartwarming all at the same time? Thank you for taking the time & effort to carefully craft this podcast into the journey it is. I’m eagerly awaiting the next installments. And thank you so very much Danny for being so...”Read full review »
Maria Elaine via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/16/24
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“Beautiful and heartbreaking. Thank you for sharing you story. Truly.”
SarahWill412 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/16/24
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“The hosts seem to be so over the top and dramatic, the story is super interesting but the storytelling is so poor I had to stop.”
JoeKo22 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/24
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“Really enjoyed the first episodes. The new ones with extended reenactments are, for lack of a better word, annoying. Tough listen.”
ocapnmycapn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/24
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“This is my favorite podcast right now. The story is fascinating. The production is so well done. I love the voices! I’m so impressed by everything— especially the bravery and vulnerability or everyone involved. I hope you both do more in the future when this story is done.”
A Sparkly Mom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/24
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“I started listening and the first episode was great the rest have dragged a little”
so in do via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/14/24
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“The first episode sounded so scripted and inauthentic that I almost stopped listening. It’s an intriguing story but for me, the constant dramatizations, dramatic music, and loud sound effects take away from what Danny and Darren are saying. The best parts so far have been with Danny’s mom, when...”Read full review »
gbgb88 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/14/24
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