On this episode of Damaged Ones, Mike Garcia and Sarah Altland get into why celebrities need to stop using their platform to lecture people on politics — and why it always comes with consequences. We start by breaking down Billie Eilish’s comment, “no one is illegal on stolen land,” and why it sounds ignorant when it’s coming from someone who’s never had to live with the real-world impact of those ideas. Mike digs into how sociology actually plays a role here, and why catchy slogans don’t equal understanding. At some point, entertainers should entertain — not preach.

In the second half, Sarah reacts to what’s coming out of the Epstein files, and it’s heartbreaking. We talk about who was involved, who enabled it, and how deep the rot goes in Hollywood. The more that comes out, the clearer it is just how protected and immoral that world really is.

This episode is blunt, uncomfortable, and honest.

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On this episode of The Damaged Ones Podcast, Mike Garcia is fighting through a brutal cold while he and Sarah Altand jump back into the AI conversation — this time reacting to reports that Amazon has laid off thousands of workers as it continues to lean harder into automation and AI.

Mike and Sarah make one thing clear: AI can be a tool, sure — but the idea that it will replace humans entirely? They’re not buying it. From creativity to decision-making to basic human instinct, they break down why betting against people is a long-term losing game — and why Amazon’s current path might come back to bite them.

Along the way, Sarah gives an update on her ongoing mice problem (yes… it’s still happening), and Mike has a few very honest words for Ariana Grande, responding to her recent comments about how people should retaliate against what’s going on in the world today.

It’s messy. It’s opinionated. It’s human. And that’s exactly the point.

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On this episode of The Damaged Ones Podcast, Sarah Altland opens up about dealing with a full-on mice infestation in her home — and how small household problems can spiral fast if you don’t catch them early. That leads into both hosts sharing real, unsettling stories about homes catching fire, near-misses, and practical ways to stop everyday accidents from turning into full-blown disasters.

Then, we dive into the meat and potatoes of the episode as Mike Garcia breaks down the psychology behind reality TV game shows like Beast Games — why people justify betraying others for money, how moral lines blur under pressure, and what national television reveals about human behavior when survival, greed, and validation collide.

If you’ve ever asked yourself “What would I do for life-changing money?” — this episode might make you uncomfortable in the best way.

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