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Dungeon Crawler Carl, 5 Years with Diabetes & Menace’s 50th Episode
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- My Third Place Pod
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- Apr 9, 2026
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- 7576
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Summary
Episode 286 This episode of the M3P Podcast marks two major milestones on the front porch. First, Menace celebrates her 50th appearance on the podcast , reflecting on the journey from early guest spots to becoming a familiar voice for listeners. At the same time, Evo shares a deeply personal milestone — five years since being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes — and talks about how that diagnosis reshaped his life, health habits, and outlook. Before the heavier reflections, we kick things off with a fun musical throwback as we share the salsa songs our parents used to play while turning cleaning day into a dance party . From weekend chores to kitchen dance floors, it’s a reminder of how music can turn everyday moments into childhood memories. The conversation then shifts into community interaction as we read Pod Deck responses , answer listener questions, and share stories from the M3P community. In the nerd corner of the episode, Evo talks about a creative DIY project inspired by Marvel Rivals , where comic art and trading cards collide in a custom card binder project. We also dive into the opening chapter of the wildly popular LitRPG novel Dungeon Crawler Carl , discussing why the series has exploded in popularity among gamers, audiobook listeners, and podcast audiences who love chaotic humor mixed with RPG storytelling. The heart of the episode comes when Evo shares the full story of his diabetes diagnosis five years ago — the moment everything changed, the adjustments that followed, and how living with diabetes has shaped daily routines, health goals, and perspective over time. Between milestone celebrations, nerd culture, community conversations, and personal storytelling, this episode captures what the M3P Podcast has always been about: real conversations, pop cultur…