Dear Albie, My Ex-Boyfriend Still Stalks Me

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A woman's ex-boyfriend, a garbage man, leaves notes and roses in her car for years, then marries her husband's best friend's niece.

["The episode opens with Albie Manzo and co-host Jules greeting listeners and catching up on personal updates, including Albie's busy schedule and Jules' sold-out Pilates class.", "Albie discusses his return to working out, mentioning his past experiences with cold plunging and fasting, which he credits for health benefits like blood pressure control.", "He details his fasting routine, explaining how he coined the 'reverse Sabbath' and once fasted for 72 hours, describing it as one of the hardest things he's ever done.", "Albie recounts a story about attending a Coldplay concert in Boston with his fianc\u00e9e, only to miss a viral kiss cam moment involving a CEO and HR head by one day.", "The conversation shifts to the aftermath of that viral moment, with Albie noting the spread of fake statements and AI-generated content that blurred the lines of reality.", "Albie expresses concern about the rapid evolution of AI, citing examples of people going psychotic from interactions with ChatGPT and the inability of AI to detect fake videos.", "He predicts that AI advancements may lead to job losses and a need for stronger family and community bonds as a counterbalance.", "Jules shares a community member's story about an ex-boyfriend who stalked her for years, leaving notes and roses in her car even after she married someone else.", "The stalker later married the husband's best friend's niece, and his wife once called the husband for a recipe because the stalker 'couldn't get it off his mind.'", "Albie and Jules react to the story, discussing the seriousness of stalking and the awkward dynamics at family events.", "They consider making the recipe mentioned in the story to understand its appeal.", "Albie provides an update on his son Five, who is nearly one year old, talking, and almost walking.", "He mentions that Five's passport photo went viral and that Chelsea has received modeling inquiries for him.", "Albie expresses hesitation about child modeling, particularly concerns about methods used to make babies cry on set.", "The episode includes multiple ad breaks for services like Ned's app, Aldi, Rakuten, Mint Mobile, and others, integrated throughout the conversation.", "Albie reflects on how his past experiences with reality TV and social media have shaped his perspective on viral moments and online behavior.", "He draws parallels between historical events like 9/11 conspiracy theories and modern AI-driven misinformation, emphasizing the increased speed and impact today.", "Jules contributes by reading listener submissions and engaging in the discussion, often prompting Albie with questions or comments.", "The episode concludes with Albie encouraging listeners to email advice questions and sign up for Jules' Pilates classes.", "Overall, the episode blends personal anecdotes, listener stories, and broader societal commentary in a casual, conversational format."]

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A public story widens into fake letters, online attention, and the body still carrying past exposure.

This single-episode review treats a public moment as the start of a larger story about attention and what follows once people begin adding to it.

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Press play if fake TikToks, attention spirals, and lingering social anxiety sound like your kind of detour.

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