4 days nicotine-free and barely functioning, Mike and Dylan still managed to give brutal relationship advice to struggling listeners. From lazy baby daddies to money-hungry in-laws – no topic is off limits. Raw, honest, and definitely not PC.00:00:00 - Smoking Withdrawal Horror Stories

00:09:00 - Storm Survival Without Headlights

00:14:00 - Art World vs Working Class Discussion

00:21:22 - Labor Llama Brand Origin Story

00:28:00 - Snugger... Don't Call Me THAT!

00:45:43 - New Mom Relationship Crisis

00:54:00 - Young Love vs Reality Check

01:01:20 - Mother-in-Law Money Problems

Mike and Dylan dive into the wildest AITA (Am I The Asshole) stories submitted by listeners, covering everything from marriage betrayal to career decisions. This episode tackles the tough questions: When is divorce justified? Is trade school really worth it? And how do you handle toxic friendships?

Key Stories Covered:

Divorcing after discovering husband's secret child and affairs

Father wanting custody of son he's never met

Trade school reality check from an ironworker veteran

Blocking toxic friends who sabotaged a barber business

Farmer hesitant about having kids due to bipolar diagnosis

The hosts don't hold back with brutally honest advice on relationships, career choices, and setting boundaries. Plus, hear Mike's wild story about fighting a guy named Jonathan that led to broken ankles and kitchen knives.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro & Smoking Update

00:07:36 AITA for divorcing my cheating husband

?00:14:18 AITA for not seeing my son since birth?

00:31:01 Trade school advice from ironworker

00:41:28 AITA for blocking friends from barber page?

00:51:34 Baby talk advice for hesitant farmer

00:57:00 Disabled veteran follow-up

01:21:34 Mexican mayonnaise truck driver story

You can listen to the more concise podcast "2 Daddies Judging Baddies" or stick with MADHD for the deep dives and rambling stories they're known for.

Submit your own drama for Mike and Dylan to solve at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://MikeAndDylan.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or join the conversation on their new subreddit r/MADHD ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/MADHD/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or leave a voicemail at ‪(424) 274-1016‬

About LaborLama

When they're not solving your drama or unpacking generational trauma, Mike and Dylan are behind LaborLama, a clothing brand dedicated to creating comfortable, quality clothes for people who work hard. Unlike those shady print-on-demand companies sending you mismatched shirts that fall apart after one wash, Labor Llama delivers clothing worth your hard-earned money. Check out their quality apparel at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://laborlama.com

Two guys who've been through hell share the raw truth about men's mental health that nobody wants to discuss. Mike opens up about his struggle with prescription addiction, financial stress, and the broken refrigerator that taught him everything about perseverance. This isn't your typical self-help BS - it's real talk about depression, suicide statistics, and why 75% of male suicides happen because we're taught to "just toughen up."

Key Topics Covered:00:00:00 Intro: Mike and Dylan Hate Drama Special00:06:47 The Mental Health Crisis: Why Men Don't Talk00:14:41 Reddit Submission: Depression and Lost Motivation00:28:43 The Refrigerator Story: Finding Purpose in Small Wins00:34:09 How to Start When You Can't Get Out of Bed00:47:02 Dylan's Philosophy: Small Steps, Big Changes00:50:44 The Atomic Habits Connection01:02:30 Drug Addiction Recovery: Mike's Raw Truth01:22:03 Final Advice: Talk to Somebody

Learn the "spark method" for breaking through mental health struggles, why doing hard things actually rewires your brain, and how two friends built something meaningful while broke and struggling. No sugar-coating, no fake motivation - just honest conversation about what actually works.

The most shocking listener update in podcast history. Crystal's friendship drama with Heaven takes a dark turn involving meth, cheating, and revenge that you have to hear to believe.

Mike and Dylan provide unfiltered advice on autism and parenting, workplace transitions, and meal prep strategies. This episode tackles tough questions: Can autistic people be good parents? How do you transition from physical labor to office work? What's the easiest way to eat healthy with a packed schedule?

Key discussions include a zoo worker facing job loss, the dangers of self-diagnosing mental health conditions, and practical meal prep tips for busy professionals. Mike shares his perspective as an autistic father while Dylan provides balanced, actionable advice.

Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro & Episode Overview00:04:50 Crystal & Heaven Friendship Drama Update00:15:50 Zoo Worker Job Loss Dilemma00:26:50 Office vs Floor Work Transition Advice00:46:50 Autism Parenting Concerns & Self-Diagnosis Issues01:07:50 Healthy Meal Prep for Busy Schedules

Perfect for listeners seeking honest relationship advice, workplace guidance, parenting insights, and life optimization tips without the typical podcast fluff.

You can listen to the more concise podcast "2 Daddies Judging Baddies" or stick with MADHD for the deep dives and rambling stories they're known for.

Submit your own drama for Mike and Dylan to solve at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://MikeAndDylan.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or join the conversation on their new subreddit r/MADHD ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/MADHD/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or leave a voicemail at ‪(424) 274-1016‬

About LaborLama

When they're not solving your drama or unpacking generational trauma, Mike and Dylan are behind LaborLama, a clothing brand dedicated to creating comfortable, quality clothes for people who work hard. Unlike those shady print-on-demand companies sending you mismatched shirts that fall apart after one wash, Labor Llama delivers clothing worth your hard-earned money. Check out their quality apparel at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://laborlama.com

Mike and Dylan tackle listener problems with brutally honest advice from two admittedly unqualified but hilarious hosts.

Tired of perfect life coaches? Get real talk about family drama, workplace disasters, fake personas, and the struggles of pretending to be someone you're not.

This episode covers a 17-year-old's family conflict over trade school vs college, a beer enthusiast trapped in his fake expertise, workplace survival tactics, and Mike's conspiracy theories about The Beatles. Plus relationship advice, survival stories involving Mike's father-in-law's multiple near-death experiences, and why guys' group chats are nothing like what your girlfriend thinks they are.

Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 Intro & Show Banter
• 00:03:17 Why We've Never Explained Our "Qualifications"
• 00:06:44 Mike's Father-in-Law's Death & Resurrection Stories
• 00:19:02 Terrible Advice Submissions Examples
• 00:22:47 17-Year-Old's Trade School vs College Family Drama
• 00:29:51 The Beer Guy Identity Crisis Story
• 00:37:53 Pizza Preferences & Regional Food Debates
• 00:46:13 "I Am a Fraud" - Craft Beer Imposter Syndrome
• 00:59:16 Music Taste Arguments: Beatles vs Everything Else
• 01:17:25 Rap Battle Analysis & Hip Hop Hot Takes

You can listen to the more concise podcast "2 Daddies Judging Baddies" or stick with MADHD for the deep dives and rambling stories they're known for.

Submit your own drama for Mike and Dylan to solve at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://MikeAndDylan.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or join the conversation on their new subreddit r/MADHD ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/MADHD/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or leave a voicemail at ‪(424) 274-1016‬

About LaborLama

When they're not solving your drama or unpacking generational trauma, Mike and Dylan are behind LaborLama, a clothing brand dedicated to creating comfortable, quality clothes for people who work hard. Unlike those shady print-on-demand companies sending you mismatched shirts that fall apart after one wash, Labor Llama delivers clothing worth your hard-earned money. Check out their quality apparel at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://laborlama.com⁠

Mike and Dylan dive deep into mental health struggles, family trauma, and how to survive when life gets dark. In this raw, unfiltered episode, they discuss:

• Mike's battle with bipolar disorder, agoraphobia, and depression
• How to handle pedophiles in the family (real advice, real stories)
• Why cutting off toxic family members might save your life
• The truth about mental illness medication and therapy
• UFC analysis: Jon Jones retirement & upcoming fights
• Relationship advice for brothers drifting apart

From childhood trauma to panic attacks in tall buildings, nothing is off-limits. Mike shares his experience growing up around addiction and abuse, while Dylan provides perspective on breaking generational cycles.

Whether you're dealing with mental health issues, toxic family, or just need someone who gets it - this episode hits different.

⏰ Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro & mental health reality check

00:08:32 - Cutting off toxic family members

00:47:00 - Pedophiles in the family (trigger warning)

01:32:00 - UFC talk & Jon Jones analysis

You can listen to the more concise podcast "2 Daddies Judging Baddies" or stick with MADHD for the deep dives and rambling stories they're known for.

Submit your own drama for Mike and Dylan to solve at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://MikeAndDylan.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or join the conversation on their new subreddit r/MADHD ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/MADHD/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or leave a voicemail at ‪(424) 274-1016‬

About LaborLama

When they're not solving your drama or unpacking generational trauma, Mike and Dylan are behind LaborLama, a clothing brand dedicated to creating comfortable, quality clothes for people who work hard. Unlike those shady print-on-demand companies sending you mismatched shirts that fall apart after one wash, Labor Llama delivers clothing worth your hard-earned money. Check out their quality apparel at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://laborlama.com⁠

Two friends tackle dating jealousy, impossible teenagers, and the reality of parenting neurodivergent kids. This episode delivers unfiltered advice on relationships that feel one-sided, teens who refuse basic hygiene, and practical strategies for raising autistic children.

Real problems, real solutions:

[00:09:15] College girlfriend jealousy - when she talks to other guys

[00:19:30] Teen hygiene battles - effective strategies that actually work

[00:44:15] Charging your teen rent for property damage (controversial take)

[00:54:30] Parenting autistic children - what really helps vs. what doesn't

[01:02:45] ADHD vs. autism diagnosis confusion in adults

[01:09:15] Marriage communication - PlayStation vs. quality time debate

Key insights: Stop romanticizing relationships that aren't mutual, find the right type of partner for your personality, and use specific techniques (like songs) to connect with autistic children.

Plus: the controversial catfish-your-own-son hygiene solution.

Mike and Dylan bring their signature mix of terrible first takes and surprisingly solid final advice to help you navigate life's messiest situations.

You listen to the more concise podcast "2 Daddies Judging Baddies" or stick with MADHD for the deep dives and rambling stories they're known for.

Submit your own drama for Mike and Dylan to solve at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://MikeAndDylan.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or join the conversation on their new subreddit r/MADHD ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/MADHD/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or leave a voicemail at ‪(424) 274-1016‬

About LaborLama

When they're not solving your drama or unpacking generational trauma, Mike and Dylan are behind LaborLama, a clothing brand dedicated to creating comfortable, quality clothes for people who work hard. Unlike those shady print-on-demand companies sending you mismatched shirts that fall apart after one wash, Labor Llama delivers clothing worth your hard-earned money. Check out their quality apparel at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://laborlama.com⁠

Two friends tackle life's messiest problems with zero filter and maximum laughs. This episode dives deep into biological father drama, alcoholic friend interventions, and starting your own business when you're stuck in corporate hell.

Real advice for real problems: Should you reach out to a biological father who wanted nothing to do with you? How do you stage an intervention for a friend whose drinking is destroying his marriage? When is the right time to quit your day job and start that landscaping business you've been dreaming about?

Key topics covered:

• Biological father discovery through ancestry DNA
• Starting a lawn care business while working full-time
• Alcoholic friend intervention strategies
• Corporate advertising ethics debate
• Standing up for yourself in relationships

Mike and Dylan bring their signature mix of practical wisdom and chaotic energy to help you navigate family secrets, friendship boundaries, and business decisions that actually matter.

Subscribe for weekly life advice that doesn't suck.

Join the guys on their new more concise podcast "2 Daddies Judging Baddies" or stick with MADHD for the deep dives and rambling stories they're known for.

Submit your own drama for Mike and Dylan to solve at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://MikeAndDylan.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or join the conversation on their new subreddit r/MADHD ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/MADHD/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or leave a voicemail at ‪(424) 274-1016‬

About LaborLama

When they're not solving your drama or unpacking generational trauma, Mike and Dylan are behind LaborLama, a clothing brand dedicated to creating comfortable, quality clothes for people who work hard. Unlike those shady print-on-demand companies sending you mismatched shirts that fall apart after one wash, Labor Llama delivers clothing worth your hard-earned money. Check out their quality apparel at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://laborlama.com⁠