Truth Hurts with David Thompson

Truth Hurts with David Thompson

Making Friends Podcast by Shut Up Nick Productions
S1 · E2
Jan 20, 2026
01:46:12

Episode notes

Jake and Nick sit down with another childhood friend, David Thompson, to talk about how their friendship has evolved over time, and how David is learning to deal with his trauma, form new connections in adulthood, and use those tools to break the generational trauma and be a good dad to his kids.

TW: Child abuse, mental health, stalking, relationship conflicts

Music: Friends (Instrumental) - Whodini

Clips:

  • May 1, 1969: Fred Rogers testifies before the Senate Subcommittee on Communications
  • The Thing (1982)
  • Ms. Rachel - "Learn About Emotions and Feelings"

Keywords

friendship
interview
community
loneliness epidemic
male loneliness
gender
masculinity
mental health
fatherhood
parenting