I love this show and I’ve shared it with other people in my life too. I miss the anonymous voicemail episodes! They were so intense and was wondering if you guys are open to doing them again? Just my opinion! Thank you for a great show and keeping me company when I need to listen to a podcast 🫶🏼🖤✨

I was looked through YouTube and came across one of the episodes of this podcast and found it interesting. I looked up the podcast on here and have been hooked!

New favorite podcast.

Great fun to listen to!

I only listened to one episode and could not continue. I love The Basement Yard but at least when they do ads on that show, they finish the topic and then do the sponsors. Listening to somebody open up about something personal and difficult to them and then hearing them get cut off to talk about LIQUID IV!!!! is so insensitive. I understand that’s how most of the income is generated, but it’s a 30 minute episode and there’s 4 ads and they’re placed so poorly and in such a rude way. I am aware people on the show willingly come on but it just feels to me as if they don’t genuinely care and they’re just doing it for money.

Love this podcast! I’ve been listening for a few months and for some reason didn’t realize how many episodes there are. I thought I was caught up but have about 200 unheard shows! I can’t wait!

I have learned so much from this pod and a lot has stuck with me. Especially the hard hitting episodes, some of my favs were the 911 operator, bodyguard, mass shooting, man in jail, prison guard, the recent one about the lady with cancer. I love behind the scenes of people’s day to days that we always wonder but never get to hear. I haven’t found another pod like this one, it’s a keeper! Love both Joe and Greg and love the hot sauce

This podcast really fills my need for social interaction without being held to speaking myself. I look forward to the end segment when the hosts speak their truths and leave comments on YT after I listen. Commenters have said they aren’t confrontational enough with the caller in question, but I don’t agree with that. The hosts hold a space of comfort for the callers to invite their honesty which always adds depth to the convo.

I love the concept of this show and hearing all the different lifestyles, however the hosts are way too agreeable for the sake of avoiding conflict. Some of the people you have on live straight up harmful lifestyles and you not challenging them could influence listeners to make maybe not so great decisions. For example, the latest episode with the girl who doesn’t shower or brush her teeth, that’s something from the Middle Ages. People for hundred of years died early because of bad hygiene, and while the hosts said it isn’t a lifestyle for them, they avoided challenging her beliefs. It’s common knowledge that good hygiene leads to a healthier life and it’s sad that the hosts just smile and nod. And it’s not just this episode, it’s a theme with the really out there lifestyles. I’m aware they aren’t trying to judge, but come on not everyone deserves validation. To the woman who hates all men: grow the f up. You’re as much of a generalist pig as the rest of the world that you so much want to change. Yet, you’re a hypocrite misandrist. If you had a bad experience with someone of a different race, and this changed your view on that entire race, you would be a racist for putting every single person in a box and deciding you hate them/fear them. If I said I was scared to walk in a bad neighborhood, it would be racist to be scared of another race. So you being scared of men, definition of sexism. There’s no such thing as reeves equality like it seems like you are entitled to, rather there is only equality. Men and women living together in harmony. You’re so naive and have so much to learn in order to feel a fulfilled life. I pity you and the hatred inside of you. Update: just wanted to say that my review above is from about two years ago, I have continued to listen and am pleased with how your interview skills have evolved over the years. You guys have a great balance of making the guests feel comfortable but also call out harmful behavior in a way that doesn’t turn off the guest from sharing. Your handle on the man who ruins straight relationships was absolutely perfect, not a lot of people could have handled that conversation as you two did. Great job, will listen to this show as long as it runs!

new listener and love the podcast! hosts are respectful and let the guest speak. really interesting topics and guests. i look forward to binging the rest

I truly enjoy this podcast. I like how both of the hosts let the guests speak, and don’t come from a place of anger and judgement. I DEFINITELY don’t agree with some of the guests actions or the things they say but Greg and Joe make them feel really comfortable to talk openly and candidly.

The hosts and premise of the show is fantastic. The guests just get trashier and trashier which is what makes it so entertaining!!

I just want to say the guy who’s having sex with other men and is keeping it from his wife, you are disgusting. You’re literally taking her voice away from her and possibly passing STD’s on to her without GIVING HER A CHOICE. You’ve taken away her choice and as far as I’m concerned it’s SA. I hope she finds out about you and sues you.

I love these two and have been a follower for years. Continually giving these absolute horrible people a platform to speak has gotten too much for me. The most recent episode with the school shooter is VERY out of touch and that guy should not be able to speak about his experience. Used to love it when it was regular, half decent peoples experiences.

Why would you give this guy a platform to tell his story? Love the pod but that episode is a no go for me. Nothing against you guys but this episode nah

Aside from the interview with the man who talked about his experience as a stutterer, most of these interviews are with truly horrible narcissistic (some borderline sociopathic people, and I’m a licensed therapist so I’m not just throwing around those terms). Listening to the guy who cheated on his wife with her sister trash talk his children’s mother and his ex-best friend (he just had to slip in at the end how the ex bff is “living in his mothers basement” right.). If this were Reddit, 100% of people would tell this guy “you’re the a*%hole” the woman who says she loves helping men cheat on their wives…disgusting. To hear the hosts just sit back and give these people a forum for their narcissistic denial is sickening. Can’t listen anymore

It was a really hard listen. She sounded both dumb and abhorrent. The hosts had no interesting insights.

I’ve enjoyed the podcast and the topics covered, but had to step back when they highlighted the caller who admitted to enabling pedophiles and they didn’t seem to have a problem with that.

It would be better if the hosts weren’t so cringey. Too often, you can literally hear the judgement in their tone and reactions to their guests who are literally pouring their hearts out. It’s so uncomfortable to hear sometimes. Otherwise, it’s generally interesting! Could only be better if the guests were met with less critical commentary and more empathy and understanding.

This is one of my favorite shows but I definitely feel like the lady from the episode where she likes being the “other woman” was lying 3/4 if not the entire time she was talking. What a whack job!

I feel as though the girl who steals people’s husbands would have been very interesting had she been slightly more educated. It was like listening to a pubescent teen. This is an interesting topic though; wherein societal structure could come into play, in that marriage was a thing that was put into place to keep women. Like as pets. And maybe people should follow their hearts and loins as we only live once. But this woman was just kinda “hey! I can’t help it if I’m so hot.” Lol. And with this particular episode, as a listener, one can’t help spend the time worrying about the children, who are clearly not a priority, rather than contemplating the actual idea, which is cheating. Anyways. I think you should try to do this one again with a guest who has out some actual intellectual thought into the subject.

I have been watching joes videos for a long time and all of them have been quality content! I see a lot of people reviewing saying they didn’t like some of the episodes and the last thing I want to do is bring those to the light but be realistic here. This podcast is about being uncomfortable and growing to understand different wakes of life and situations!! Duh!! If you don’t like something that’s your choice but the people that come on here always sound so happy to be able to talk about their experiences. Let those people live!! OPL is just providing a vessel for people who want to be heard and maybe if there is someone out there going through the same situation, it can help them feel a little less alone. Isn’t this whole newer generation all about everyone speaking their truth and having a voice and everyone being equal? Practice what you preach! Please you guys keep doing what you are doing because it’s such an awesome podcast and very informative on all sorts of levels!! Joe, Frank and Greg are awesome at what they do!! (Also the entirety of their team!!!) #LoveFromRochesterNY

I appreciate the concept & the hosts do a good job. However more often then not the stories are upsetting and sexual in nature. Sometimes you don’t think the topic will be that way but it ends up that way. Just a warning, again I get the concept. The ones that aren’t upsetting are pretty interesting though! I get not everything is for everyone.

I think this is one of my favorite podcasts. I’m a big Joe Santiago fan to begin with guy makes great content. Some very interesting stories!

I *almost* understand the producers idea to show the “other side” of transness when bringing on a person who regrets their transition. But this guest openly advocates to make trans healthcare more inaccessible than it already is, while in the same breath, saying they had to go to multiple doctors and therapists to get the medication they wanted. Maybe, just maybe, they weren’t giving you what you wanted immediately bc you were showing signs that you WEREN'T TRANS. Detransitioners take accountability for your own actions challenge (IMPOSSIBLE). Stop trying to roadblock actual trans people from vital healthcare because YOU made a mistake. OPL podcast, this episode furthers harmful stereotypes against the trans community that terfs and trans hate groups are actively promoting; that the medical community is trying to “funnel hormones into young kids bodies”. Do better.

I appreciate the way in which the hosts ask the questions. It’s pertinent information that rounds out the person’s story.

Long time listener. Some episodes are super interesting and others I wouldn’t listen to if you paid me. Some of these topics I believe are completely made up by the person calling in - for example the newest “I tried to kill my husband” episode the details made no sense and I didn’t believe her by the end of it and felt I had wasted my time listening. Other topics are far too gross to be interested in - having sex with animals? How far is too far for this platform? Some episodes the line of questioning is so basic and shallow that I’m left wanting more. Others the interviewee simply doesn’t explain themselves at all - these things happen but I feel as though every interview doesn’t need to make it to the final production and posting. Overall, I will most likely continue to listen but just wish there was more thought put into the final product.

Here from Hello Dysfunction. They've mentioned you and it's a great premise!

How , someone anyone please help me understand how/why THIS is not the NUMBER ONE PODCAST , like ….. ALWAYS?? I’ll wait ;-)

I want to like this! However, the questions from the hosts are backed in so much judgement. Why have people share their unique lifestyles and ask a question like “are you ashamed of your job?” Or make a comment like “yeah that’s something you’d want to keep a secret” Feels like two men trying to make something happen without the training or experience.

I looooved this podcast. I’ve always taken the same road as Joe and Greg that kink shaming is lame, but the zoophilia episode sent me over. I’m utterly horrified that they let an episode like that one air. If you want to give an animal rapist the time of day, I don’t want to be a part of what you’re doing. Anyone who has sex with animals should be turned in to authorities. No questions asked. That is not a kink. It’s an incredibly dark & harmful mental illness. Please seek help.

The topics covered in the podcast are interesting but everytime i try to listen to an episode I can’t make it past the 20 minute mark. The questions asked by the hosts comes off like a game of 20 questions with 2 frat guys. Very shallow, basic questions that can come off as uncomfortable and tone deaf especially with the sex based episodes. The show would benefit from new hosts

Many episodes sound like people are just making things up to get a reaction and to feel important for a minute. Example one, the restaurant worker said they drop food on the floor and serve it anyway. Who has not heard this before? Example two, the flight attendant said they Judge Trump supporters. Totally an original thought. Oh my, so cool! So edgy!

This show really challenges my judgmental nature to listen to some of these people tell their stories. I appreciate how Joe and Greg always come off so kind to the guests because I don’t think I’d be able to hide my feelings sometimes lol listening to the latest episode about the girl wanting to have relations with animals was rough…idk how y’all handled that

I listen to the show and enjoy some of it but some episodes like the Zoophile episode make me disgusted and i’m surprised Greg and Joe can sit through a conversation with someone who wants to rape animals

This is a great show. People may criticize how they allow conversational people to speak. However, that is the point of the podcast. It’s to hear about other peoples lives. Not what makes them a good person or not. Also stop complaining about the audio. They cannot control other peoples audio. It’s a factor that comes with reaching out to all types of individuals. Keep up the good work.

I listen to podcasts 8-12 hours per day while at work. Often, my attention span loses focus and I don’t know what’s going on in a podcast because I zone out because a lot are so freaking boring. You both have pleasant personalities. You don’t give me anxiety, like some other hosts do, because of their obnoxious, loud, annoying, and too giggly demeanor. You don’t have idle irrelevant conversations wasting a major of your show. You both have great guests, super interesting stories, and ask appropriate questions all the listeners want to know too. Your podcast probably has the most interesting stories I have come across. I had previously listened to a similar one in which real people told their stories but the stories started to become too similar to the last one and maybe even going down the supernatural path which just sounded fake to me. Kudos to you for having great and informative guests who captivate an audience! Loved the flight attendant and restaurant worker ones!! Great show! I’ll be listening to all your shows. Now, I look forward to going to work tomorrow.

I love this podcasts and the topics they cover! However, it gets really frustrating adjusting the volume multiple times through out the show. One host or guest will be extremely hard to hear, while the others are too loud. Then the intro and exit music will be blaring, even though I haven’t touched my volume. Please work on that and this show would be outstanding!

I love this podcast it’s 1 of maybe 3 podcasts that I even listen to. I recommend the Disney performer and 40-year-old virgin episode. I feel that the anonymous hotline is also great. The only thing that annoys me is how much louder the theme song is than their voices. I am a little skeptical about the incel episode because of Greg and joe not pushing back on that man's disgusting behavior, overall though the show is great I recommend that you give it a listen! Have an amazing day and stay safe. By P3NT@G0N 3.0

This podcast has the potential to be great, but after every episode I feel unsatisfied by the poor questioning. It just skims the surface. No depth or analysis, just basic questions with no before thought. Would be better if they could ask more thought provoking questions.

This is a hard podcast to rate. But after listening to their latest upload “Why I’ll be an incel forever” it’s definitely lost me. Giving a platform to hate speech is tough to defend. They allow this guy to go on a rant throughout the entire episode, keeping in mind he decided to come on due to another separate Incel episode. One episode on the topic is enough. Only after 30 minutes do the guys even start giving pushback to his ideology while still saying they sympathize with him and find him attractive and smart, agreeing that we’re on “on this earth to procreate”. This isn’t helping the big issue we have with Incels in this country that are listening in and agreeing to this.

Very shallow content for someone with critical thinking skills.

A 12 year doesn’t have sex with an 18, it is rape. How gross, to ask someone who is a survivor of sexual assault if they had sex with their assaulter. Painful tone deaf.

Love this podcast, especially the anonymous episodes. Sometimes though they are extremely hard to hear. Is there any way you can say on the voicemail that people need to speak loudly and clearly so the listeners can hear. The last episode I missed like three calls because I could not understand them.

Love this show!!!

Good podcast. My only complaint is that I feel like some episodes are really quiet. I’m hard of hearing and even with earbuds I can barely hear some of the conversations. Any way to fix that?

I’ve binged this show since I found it and love it so much! Highly recommend.

This podcast has it all! There’s never a boring episode. Try to recommend it weekly to friends. The guys running it are truly amazing to come up with this idea and give people a voice and a platform where there is no judgement.

I just discovert the pod and love it!! Joe and Greg are so open and don’t judge the people who come on and that alone is refreshing. Pick and chose the episodes that sounds interesting to you, i’m sure there is something for everyone

I love this podcast!! I can’t lie I was a little nervous going in. A lot of these topics provide fertile ground for judgment and misconceptions, and I feel these 2 do a fantastic job at remaining nonjudgmental, open, and inquisitive. I love hearing anecdotes from people with unique experiences because I feel they can connect us more deeply and make us more empathetic all around. I have a masters in clinical mental health and the way these two create space and consider many diverse perspectives would make you think they’ve gone through similar training. Highly recommend!