{"podcast":{"title":"How Not To Suck At Divorce","slug":"how-not-to-suck-at-divorce-4488361","podcast_index_feed_id":4488361,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/how-not-to-suck-at-divorce/","website_url":"https://hownottosuckatdivorce.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/1deacb71-9108-4db9-8b85-e0f998650d70/HNTSAD-june-cover-art-2026.png","author":"Morgan Stogsdill and Andrea Rappaport","episode_count":244,"summary":"How Not to Suck at Divorce Action Steps That Save You Money. Humor That Saves Your Sanity. Honesty That Helps You Heal. Most people make expensive divorce mistakes before they even understand the process. Before you spend thousands learning those lessons the hard way, check out our Divorce Crash Course—a $150 program available for just $50. It walks you through exactly what to do before, during, and after divorce so you can protect your finances, avoid costly mistakes, and make smarter decisions from day one. 🎓 Learn more: https://www.hownottosuckatdivorce.com/divorce-crash-course Divorce is one of the hardest things you'll ever go through—but getting through it doesn't have to cost you your financial future, your peace of mind, or your sense of humor. Hosted by comedian-turned-marketing expert Andrea Rappaport and powerhouse family law attorney Morgan L. Stogsdill, How Not to Suck at Divorce helps you navigate life before, during, and after divorce with relatable conversations, practical legal insights, and honest discussions about the emotional side of starting over. Every episode is designed to help you avoid expensive mistakes, better understand the legal process, communicate…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-11T12:23:54.468709+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-not-to-suck-at-divorce-4488361"},"episode":{"title":"192. 5 People Who Suck at Divorce More Than You- Mini Episode","slug":"192-5-people-who-suck-at-divorce-more-than-you-mini-episode","published_at":"2026-02-27T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-not-to-suck-at-divorce-4488361/192-5-people-who-suck-at-divorce-more-than-you-mini-episode","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-not-to-suck-at-divorce-4488361","url":"https://hownottosuckatdivorce.com/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/65cfd0e4-a15f-46a4-8683-d8d020eb0891.mp3","summary":"If you think you’re messing up your divorce… relax. In this mini episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce , Morgan Stogsdill and Andrea Rappaport bring you a much-needed mental break with five outrageous, real-life divorce stories that prove one thing: No matter how chaotic your situation feels… someone is doing it worse. From a $15,000 bedazzled Buddha that cost double to fight over in court, to a couple who spent $100,000 litigating an ashtray (yes, really), to a husband who tried to avoid divorce by claiming he was technically a zombie — this episode highlights the wildest ways people derail their own divorce cases. Because here’s the truth: divorce is emotional, but court is not. And when pettiness, revenge, or ego drive decisions, the only real winner is the attorney bill. In This Episode, We Cover: Why fighting over sentimental items can cost more than they’re worth The $100,000 ashtray case (and why judges lose patience) The legal consequences of “in-game crime” during divorce The Beyoncé “To the Left” security system revenge moment The infamous “zombie defense” divorce case Why judges see more chaos than you realize How not to let ego drive your legal strategy While this mini episode brings humor, the underlying message is serious: ✔️ Petty fights cost real money ✔️ Emotional reactions extend litigation ✔️ Judges have seen everything — including wackadoo defenses ✔️ Revenge may feel good, but it rarely plays well in court ✔️ Strategy > spectacle Divorce can feel overwhelming, nauseating, and heavy. Sometimes you need a break — and sometimes you need perspective. If you’re doggy-paddling through your divorce, consider this your reminder: You are not alone. You are not the most chaotic case in the courthouse. And you can absolutely get through this. Resources Men…","meta_description":"If you think you’re messing up your divorce… relax. In this mini episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce , Morgan Stogsdill and Andrea Rappaport bring you a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":880,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/how-not-to-suck-at-divorce-4488361/episodes/192-5-people-who-suck-at-divorce-more-than-you-mini-episode/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-not-to-suck-at-divorce-4488361/192-5-people-who-suck-at-divorce-more-than-you-mini-episode.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}