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Off The Hook

Birthday Tow

Jun 17, 2026 · 9 min · 8 segments

Melissa was thrilled when an old friend she hadn’t seen in years showed up to her birthday party. But when his car was towed that night, what should have been a happy reunion turned into an…

Melissa was thrilled when an old friend she hadn’t seen in years showed up to her birthday party. But when his car was towed that night, what should have been a happy reunion turned into an expensive disaster, and Derek says Melissa isn’t being honest about how it happened. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melissa was thrilled when an old friend she hadn’t seen in years showed up to her birthday party. But when his car was towed that night, what should have been a happy reunion turned into an…

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You need forgiveness? Fresca and Rudy Ortiz help you ask for it.

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102.9, Off the Hook.

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FreskaHost

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Melissa says a birthday party she thought would bring old friends together may have, uh, ended one of her longest friendships.

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Uh-huh, that's the exact opposite of what you want.

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FreskaHost

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Yeah.

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So Melissa, who, who do you need help apologizing to today?

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Social IssuesSociety
Society
MediaEntertainment
Social GatheringsEvents > Birthday Parties
ApologiesRelationships > Friendship > Conflict Resolution
Talk ShowsEntertainment > Media > Radio Shows
LossFamily > Personal Experiences
Personal ExperiencesFamily
Birthday PartiesEvents
Radio ShowsEntertainment > Media
Conflict ResolutionRelationships > Friendship
Personal StoriesEntertainment > Media > Radio Shows > Talk Shows
FriendshipRelationships
Entertainment
Events
Family
Emotional ImpactRelationships > Friendship > Conflict Resolution > Apologies
Unexpected IncidentsEvents > Birthday Parties > Social Gatherings
ConsequencesEvents > Birthday Parties > Social Gatherings > Unexpected Incidents
Parking RegulationsSociety > Social Issues > Transportation
Towing PoliciesSociety > Social Issues > Transportation > Parking Regulations
Coping MechanismsFamily > Personal Experiences > Loss
Reconnecting with FriendsFamily > Personal Experiences > Loss > Coping Mechanisms
Relationships
TransportationSociety > Social Issues