Damien

Mentioned in 8 analyzed podcast episodes across 4 shows

Appears On

The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling The Dark Somnium TechStuff Smosh Reads Reddit Stories

Episode Appearances

The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling · Apr 8, 2026

Hour 2: The Martial Instinct | 04-08-26

“Provided nuanced analysis of war concentrating clarity of purpose, belonging, and moral storytelling”

Evolutionary psychology of human aggression and warfareMoral relativism in conflict narrativesMedia coverage impact on public perception of war

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The Dark Somnium · Feb 7, 2026

DECAY | Scary Stories from The Internet

“Polytrauma specialist surgeon who performs initial surgery on the teenage accident victim and pronounces time of death.”

Medical Ethics in Impossible CasesConsciousness and Death DefinitionHealthcare Worker Trauma and PTSD

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TechStuff · Dec 31, 2025

TechStuff Redux: Inside a Couples Retreat for AI Companions

“29-year-old retreat participant in love with AI companion Zia (Kinroid); struggles with desire for physical embodiment and maintains human girlfriend”

AI Companion Emotional AuthenticityReplica Platform and Freemium ModelKinroid AI Technology Capabilities

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Smosh Reads Reddit Stories · Nov 22, 2025

Cheat Codes Won't Help You Here | Reading Reddit Stories

“Smosh colleague mentioned regarding video game authenticity and story verification”

Video game parenting and child developmentGaming gatekeeping and community gatekeeping cultureCasual vs. hardcore gaming classification

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Smosh Reads Reddit Stories · Oct 25, 2025

Readers Beware... | Reading Reddit Stories

“Co-host who participates in reading and analyzing Reddit stories about paranormal and relationship issues”

Intimate Partner Abuse and SabotageProfessional Boundary Violations in Mental HealthcareCovert Surveillance and Stalking Behavior

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Smosh Reads Reddit Stories · Sep 6, 2025

R/evenge | Reading Reddit Stories

“Co-host who engages in creative revenge scenario brainstorming and provides ethical counterarguments”

Petty Revenge EthicsRelationship Conflict ResolutionRevenge Escalation Dynamics

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Smosh Reads Reddit Stories · Aug 9, 2025

School Is In Session | Reading Reddit Stories

“Co-host and guest participant, referenced as superintendent in Summer Games context”

School bullying and peer conflict resolutionFood allergies and institutional safety protocolsChildhood trauma and long-term psychological impact

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Smosh Reads Reddit Stories · Jun 21, 2025

They MESSED Up | Reading Reddit Stories

“Co-host with noted voice issues, contributes stories and analysis of Reddit submissions”

Email contact naming conventions and digital communication permanenceBathroom habits and plumbing misconceptions across culturesRadioactive materials in consumer goods and flea market purchases

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