The Three Questions with Andy Richter

Skyler Higley: Bad Breakup Stories (The Andy Richter Call-In Show)

Feb 20, 2026
Comedians trade cringe-filled young love tales and awkward first-date disasters. Listeners call in with fake accents, ghosting over a shared book, and prom-night heartbreak. Stories include a risky fan meetup, a surprise family reveal, and an online pandemic romance that stuck. Lively banter and laugh-out-loud reflections tie the chaos together.
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Ghosted After Lending A Favorite Book

  • Skyler Higley recounts lending his favorite copy of Slaughterhouse-Five on a first date and getting ghosted immediately after.
  • He frantically texted for the book's return and later reconnected years after, when she admitted she was "a bitch" back then.
ADVICE

Don't Lend Treasures On A First Date

  • Avoid lending prized personal items (like a favorite book) on a first date to prevent emotional attachment to the item.
  • Request returns explicitly if you feel taken advantage of, rather than letting silent ghosting fester.
ANECDOTE

The Disappearing Irish Accent

  • Molly describes dating a man who spoke with a fake Irish accent until she met his parents and discovered he was actually from Pulaski, Pennsylvania.
  • The accent vanished upon entering his house, yet she stayed with him for four and a half years.
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