EP 174: When You Wish Upon a Grudge

Episode Summary

Blow out those birthday candles, pluck an eyelash, and toss a coin into the fountain—we're wishing for some sweet, petty revenge! This week, Trevin laments the loss of his smartwatch, which took forever to get used to, while Amanda struggles with possibly the smelliest...

No murders, just bad decisions.

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What This Episode Covers

• Blow out those birthday candles, pluck an eyelash, and toss a coin into the fountain—we're wishing for some sweet, petty revenge!
• This week, Trevin laments the loss of his smartwatch, which took forever to get used to, while Amanda struggles with possibly the smelliest husband on the planet.
• Amanda shares her Top 5 Most Dangerous Tightrope Walks, and Trevin dives into the Strangest and Most Bizarre Requests Made to Hotels this year.
• For the stories, Amanda takes us to a small Vermont town where dreams were dashed and wishes were crushed, while Trevin delivers a tale of disastrous customer service at a high-end luxury brand.
• Both stories are united by one thing: no charges, no arrests—just pure, petty drama!
• (Discussions include: smartwatch etiquette, warranty returns, construction, sandblasting, bad smells, water waste, washing in coffee grounds, Karl Wallenda, Nik Wallenda, Grand Canyon, volcano, Hotels.com , hotel room in

Why Listen?

If you like true crime but think most true crime got a little too murdery, this episode brings petty crimes, dumb criminals, and dramatic storytelling without the heavy stuff.

Original Episode Description

Blow out those birthday candles, pluck an eyelash, and toss a coin into the fountain—we're wishing for some sweet, petty revenge!

This week, Trevin laments the loss of his smartwatch, which took forever to get used to, while Amanda struggles with possibly the smelliest husband on the planet. Amanda shares her Top 5 Most Dangerous Tightrope Walks, and Trevin dives into the Strangest and Most Bizarre Requests Made to Hotels this year.

For the stories, Amanda takes us to a small Vermont town where dreams were dashed and wishes were crushed, while Trevin delivers a tale of disastrous customer service at a high-end luxury brand. Both stories are united by one thing: no charges, no arrests—just pure, petty drama!

Today's Stories:

Boy with the Leaking Boot

Petty Woman

(Discussions include: smartwatch etiquette, warranty returns, construction, sandblasting, bad smells, water waste, washing in coffee grounds, Karl Wallenda, Nik Wallenda, Grand Canyon, volcano, Hotels.com , hotel room innsights, Evian water, Bananas, caviar hotdog, Wallingford Vermont, fountain, making a wish, vandalism, Louis Vuitton, Chongqing China, Starlight Place Shopping Centre, fashion, Vengeance, Julia Roberts, Pretty Woman, Rodeo Drive, Gucci)

Take a break from the heavy and get petty.