Traumatic Comedy Podcast

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By: Cortney Allison

The group chat finally has a microphone.🎙️ 4 girls. 1 podcast. Endless trauma we somehow turned into comedy. Welcome to… Traumatic Comedy — where high school messiness, boy drama, parenting, setbacks, and healing moments all collide. caliallison95.substack.com

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October Files: Pt. 2
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Yesterday at 5:21 PM

🎃 OCTOBER FILES: PART 2 | Unsolved Mysteries, Creepy Stories & Unhinged Humor 👻

Some mysteries are better left unsolved… but obviously, we’re going to talk about them anyway. 💀

Welcome back to Traumatic Comedy for October Files: Part 2, where things get darker, weirder, and significantly more unhinged.

This week, we’re diving into the chilling world of unsolved mysteries, creepy unexplained events, disturbing stories, and bizarre things that still don’t have answers.

From mysteries that will leave you questioning everything to stories that sound too insane to be real, we’re exploring the creepy side of the unknown...


October Files: Halloween Pt. 1
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10/17/2026

Halloween Part 1: Superstitions, Spooky Origins, Myths & Traditions!

Ever wonder where Halloween really came from? Why do we carve pumpkins, dress up in costumes, or believe black cats bring bad luck? 👀

In this spooky episode of October Files: Halloween Pt. 1, we’re diving into the fascinating history of Halloween, the origins of our favorite spooky traditions, creepy superstitions, and the myths that have been passed down for generations!

From ancient Halloween celebrations to strange beliefs and traditions we still follow today, we’re uncovering the stories behind the spookiest holiday of the year. 🕷️🕯️

Are these tradi...


Let’s Rant: YouTube Live, Justice System, Spooky Sounds
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09/29/2026

Thanks so much for watching!

What’s the biggest injustice you’ve seen recently? Leave a comment below! 👇🏻

Also.. any guesses on what that sound was? 😭

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Next episode is all about Halloween 🎃

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Intuition or Insanity?
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09/07/2026

Maybe it’s intuition. Maybe it’s pattern recognition. Maybe we’re all a little insane.

Either way, we’re investigating. 🔮

We get into that weird little feeling when something is off, getting rewarded for taking the right path, and more ✨

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Thanks for being here 🥰



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Mandela Mysteries
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08/22/2026

Ever remember something so clearly… only to find out it apparently never happened that way? 👀

In this episode of Traumatic Comedy, we’re diving into the Mandela Effect — the weird collective memories that have millions of us questioning reality.

We’re talking about the Mandela Effects that still don’t feel right, including misremembered logos, movie quotes, childhood brands, pop culture moments, and memories we would SWEAR were real.

Is it just the way our brains store memories?Are we all influencing each other?Or did somebody mess with the timeline? 🌀

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The Science Of The Trip
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07/28/2026

Welcome back to Traumatic Comedy, the podcast where serious topics meet chaotic conversations. This week we’re taking a trip into the fascinating world of psychedelics, mind-altering substances, and the weird science behind them. From LSD and psilocybin mushrooms to surprising research on the brain, we dive into the facts, myths, and bizarre history surrounding these substances.

Of course, because it’s us, we don’t stay on topic for long.

Somehow we end up talking about animals that intentionally get high, the strange creatures that seek out intoxicating plants, fungi, and fermented fruit, and why na...


Karma Never Clocked Out
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07/03/2026

In this episode of Traumatic Comedy, we dive headfirst into the idea of karma—from instant payback stories and shocking real-life examples to the psychology behind why humans crave justice. We debate whether karma is a universal force, coincidence, or just our brains connecting dots that were never there.

Expect hilarious tangents, dark humor, personal stories, and unfiltered conversations about revenge, consequences, toxic people, good deeds, bad decisions, and whether the universe really keeps score. If you’ve ever watched someone get instant karma and thought, “Yeah… you deserved that,” this episode is for you.

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Trauma Or Not?
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06/14/2026

Welcome back to Traumatic Comedy! Today we are discussing if certain things are traumatic or not.

In today’s society, we tend to throw the word trauma around a lot, I mean, it’s even in our name. But are these situations actually traumatic or are we just being dramatic? 😅

Let us know what you think below! 👇🏻

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Conspiracy Theory Starter Pack - McDonalds Lady, Marilyn Monroe, Aliens & More
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05/26/2026

What do the McDonald’s coffee lawsuit, Marilyn Monroe’s death, government secrets, and aliens all have in common? Absolutely nothing… and somehow EVERYTHING.

In this episode of Traumatic Comedy, we build the ultimate Conspiracy Theory Starter Pack — diving into famous cases, internet rabbit holes, media manipulation, celebrity mysteries, cover-up theories, and the weird things that keep people awake at 2am scrolling Reddit.

Let’s uncover the truth about these stories, and laugh along the way 👏🏻

Put your favorite conspiracy theory below! 👇🏻

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The “Money Is Evil” Scam
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05/04/2026

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The “Money Is Evil” Scam

Is money actually the problem… or is that just what we’ve been told?

What if everything you’ve believed about money is backwards?

In this episode of Traumatic Comedy, we unpack the biggest lie people repeat without thinking: “money is the root of all evil.”

We’re talking first money memories, chaotic broke stories, financial trauma, and why demonizing money might actually keep you stuck.

We also get into the darker side—financial abuse in relationships—and how money can be used as control, power, a...


Paddle Me This
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04/19/2026

In this episode of Traumatic Comedy, we play “Paddle Me This” — a chaotic yes/no game where nothing is off limits. We hold up our paddles and answer controversial questions / juicy inside info about our lives ✅🚫

This episode is full of hot takes, funny stories, disagreements, and moments that will make you want to scream at your screen. If you love controversial opinions, unfiltered conversations, friendship chaos, and relatable girl talk, this one is for you. 🫠

Do you like episodes like this? Let us know! And leave more game suggestions below! 🥰

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Gratitude or Gaslighting?
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04/16/2026

Gratitude or Gaslighting? 🤔

This week on Traumatic Comedy, we are asking the question everyone secretly thinks but feels guilty saying out loud… are you actually grateful, or are you just gaslighting yourself into pretending everything is fine?

We get into the difference between real gratitude and forcing yourself to smile through trauma, heartbreak, loss, parenting stress, money problems, relationship drama, and the absolute chaos of everyday life.

⭐️ Topics we cover:

* The difference between gratitude and toxic positivity

* Can you still be emotionally healthy if you’re ungrateful?

* How to be g...


Death, But Make It Casual
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#9
04/10/2026

Today we are talking about death, but in a casual way, which is weird to say because Americans are anything but causal about death. But why? 🖤

Why do so many people hate talking about death? It’s the one thing ALL of us are going to experience one day, so let’s not only talk about it, but joke about it in the Traumatic Comedy fashion 🫠

We talk about:

* Fear of death

* Losing loved ones

* Grief and healing

* Dark humor and coping

* Death traditions in other cult...


Podcast Disclaimer: We Are SO Sorry - Allegedly
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#8
04/03/2026

This podcast is all hypothetical… kind of.

Everything said in this episode is based on our own experiences, opinions, feelings, and stories. If something hits a little too close to home, maybe it’s time to look within. 🫠

We are not trying to paint anyone in a bad light, we are just being a voice for those who don’t have one. 🎙️

Nothing is personal unless you make it personal.

If you’re offended by something in this episode, ask yourself why.

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From Broken To Brilliant - Interview With Author Maruis Aldridge
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#6
03/28/2026

In this powerful episode, we sit down with author and healer Maruis Aldridge to talk about his deeply personal memoir, From Broken to Brilliant.

Maruis opens up about surviving childhood trauma, growing up in apartheid-era South Africa, navigating shame, identity, anxiety, and emotional pain, and ultimately finding healing through spirituality, self-discovery, movement, energy work, and learning to trust himself again.

Maruis’s story is raw, emotional, honest, and surprisingly funny in places. If you have ever felt broken, disconnected, “too much,” or like you are still carrying things from your past, this e...


There, He Holds Her - End The Cycle With Author: Meg Calvin
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#5
03/23/2026

Healing, Intuition & Spiritual Awakening with Author Meg Calvin | Trauma, Dreams & Inner Voice

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What if your trauma wasn’t the end of your story… but the beginning of your intuition?

In this episode, we sit down with author Meg Calvin to talk about her powerful new book There, He Holds Her — and the deeper healing, spiritual awakening, and intuitive growth that can come from life’s hardest moments.

We get into the real stuff: trauma, emotional healing, learning to trust yourself again, and how to actually hear what your intuition...


Generations Of Trauma - Brought To You By: Our Parents
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#4
03/13/2026

Let’s compare family lore. What was normal is your household, but very strange in others? Did you experience parental control that didn’t make sense? How did you navigate your parents tough criticisms or mood swings? Are you like your parents now? Or do you want to change for your kids?

Share your stories with us we’d love to hear them 🫶🏻

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Can I Go Home Now? | Workplace Wounds
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#3
02/27/2026

Who decided we have to work for the rest of our lives? How do we navigate difficult jobs? How did we survive trauma in the workplace? Let’s talk about it - Workplace Wounds.

In today’s episode we share workplace trauma that I think everyone can relate to in some way or another. We talk about the important questions around work, share some crazy stories about previous jobs, and talk about why integrity in the workplace is important.

Thank you for being here. Let’s trauma bond, and work through it together. 💪🏻



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Born Into Motherhood- Part 2
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#2
02/14/2026

Part 2 of being born into motherhood means: fear in looking at a pregnancy test, losing a child, beautiful and traumatic birth stories, and becoming a mom while in survival mode. Of any of these resonate with you, let’s chat. 🫶🏻



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Born Into Motherhood
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#2
01/27/2026

Dive into our traumatic but comedic stories of coming into motherhood, and how we gave birth. We hope to bring light to some of these dark topics that happen to so many women. Motherhood has taught us so much and made us the strongest we’ve ever been in many ways. Dive into tough topics about trauma, abuse, infant loss, and more.

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Lost In Love, Found In Friendship
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#1
01/01/2026

Welcome to our first podcast episode! We are Traumatic Comedy and this episode is called Lost in Love, Found in Friendship! Follow along as 4 high school friends talk about friendship, trauma, boys, parenting, and more! We are so excited to bring you more episodes and help you realize that you’re not alone, and trauma can sometimes be funny! Thanks for being here.



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