"And So I Thought?" Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:23:45 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027188 en-us Β© 2026 "And So I Thought?" yes de3425e1-6b2e-50bf-860a-0d82e8b88ded andsoithoughtpodcast@gmail.com Tony DLO episodic false Real stories. Hard lessons. Hosted by Tony DLO.


And So I Thought? is a storytelling podcast where Detroit native Tony DLO shares the chaotic, hilarious, and sometimes brutal moments from life to help and encourage others.

These are the stories of survival, poor decisions, and hard-earned lessons that he shares so that others don't make the same mistakes. 


Providing a cinematic listening experience. 


Each episode breaks down a moment where you thought you knew exactly what was happening... so you thought.

Featuring stories from childhood through adulthood, occasional guest perspectives from people who were there, and your own stories too.


DM for Inquiries at @Andsoithoughtpodcast on Instagram 

New episodes every Wednesday.

We Appreciate All of Our Listeners 


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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Tony DLO andsoithoughtpodcast@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/jg8axk252u1j1j9t25huwpuxdcuz?.jpg "And So I Thought?" Episode 8: Birthday Beatdown Episode 8: Birthday Beatdown One Of The Greatest Birthdays Turned Into One of The Worst Nights.

A story About Respect And Character.

Welcome to "And So I Thought?" - Real Stories, Hard Lessons πŸ“š

Helping Others, One Story At A Time 🌱
New Episodes Every Wednesday πŸ—“οΈ
We Engage With All Of Our Listeners βœ”οΈ
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We Sincerely Appreciate All Of Our Listeners.
As Always, Thanks For Listening, See Ya Next Week πŸŽ™οΈ


]]> One Of The Greatest Birthdays Turned Into One of The Worst Nights.

A story About Respect And Character.

Welcome to "And So I Thought?" - Real Stories, Hard Lessons πŸ“š

Helping Others, One Story At A Time 🌱
New Episodes Every Wednesday πŸ—“οΈ
We Engage With All Of Our Listeners βœ”οΈ
Follow: @andsoithoughtpodcast On All Social & Streaming Platforms

Join Us On Our Journey πŸ‘£
We Sincerely Appreciate All Of Our Listeners.
As Always, Thanks For Listening, See Ya Next Week πŸŽ™οΈ


]]> Tony DLO Buzzsprout-18949865 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 657 1 8 full true Episode 7: Careful What You Wish For Episode 7: Careful What You Wish For 1 Prayer, 1 Wish. The Same Outcomes.

At 8 years old I prayed for something I thought I wanted. Years later at 19 I wished for it again. Both times I got exactly what I asked for. Both times it changed everything.

A story about getting what you want and learning that some prayers come with consequences you never saw coming.

Welcome to "And So I Thought?" - Real Stories, Hard Lessons πŸ“š
Helping Others, One Story At A Time 🌱
New Episodes Every Wednesday πŸ—“οΈ
We Engage With All Our Listeners βœ”οΈ
Follow: @andsoithoughtpodcast on all Social & Streaming Platforms
Join Us On Our Journey πŸ‘£
Thank you for your time, we sincerely appreciate it.
As Always, Thanks for Listening, See Ya Next Week πŸŽ™οΈ

]]> 1 Prayer, 1 Wish. The Same Outcomes.

At 8 years old I prayed for something I thought I wanted. Years later at 19 I wished for it again. Both times I got exactly what I asked for. Both times it changed everything.

A story about getting what you want and learning that some prayers come with consequences you never saw coming.

Welcome to "And So I Thought?" - Real Stories, Hard Lessons πŸ“š
Helping Others, One Story At A Time 🌱
New Episodes Every Wednesday πŸ—“οΈ
We Engage With All Our Listeners βœ”οΈ
Follow: @andsoithoughtpodcast on all Social & Streaming Platforms
Join Us On Our Journey πŸ‘£
Thank you for your time, we sincerely appreciate it.
As Always, Thanks for Listening, See Ya Next Week πŸŽ™οΈ

]]> Tony DLO Buzzsprout-18915507 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0400 1354 1 8 full true Episode 6: The Hill Episode 6: The Hill What happens when someone doesn't stick to the plan?

A single moment on a bike led to injury. What followed was the trauma after.Β 

A story about consequences and learning that the people who don't stick to the plan rarely feel the impact of their actions.

Welcome to "And So I Thought?" - Real Stories, Hard Lessons πŸ“š

Helping Others, One Story At A Time 🌱
New Episodes Every Wednesday πŸ—“οΈ
We Engage With All Our Listeners βœ”οΈ
Follow: @andsoithoughtpodcast on all Social & Streaming Platforms

Join Us On Our Journey πŸ‘£
Thank you for your time, we sincerely appreciate it.
As Always, Thanks for Listening, See Ya Next Week πŸŽ™οΈ

]]> What happens when someone doesn't stick to the plan?

A single moment on a bike led to injury. What followed was the trauma after.Β 

A story about consequences and learning that the people who don't stick to the plan rarely feel the impact of their actions.

Welcome to "And So I Thought?" - Real Stories, Hard Lessons πŸ“š

Helping Others, One Story At A Time 🌱
New Episodes Every Wednesday πŸ—“οΈ
We Engage With All Our Listeners βœ”οΈ
Follow: @andsoithoughtpodcast on all Social & Streaming Platforms

Join Us On Our Journey πŸ‘£
Thank you for your time, we sincerely appreciate it.
As Always, Thanks for Listening, See Ya Next Week πŸŽ™οΈ

]]> Tony DLO Buzzsprout-18873048 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1331 1 6 full true Episode 5: The McDonald's Chronicles Episode 5: The McDonald's Chronicles Episode 5: The McDonald's Chronicles l.Β 

What would you do if you were given the opportunity of a lifetime?

At 18 years old, I was working at McDonald's when everything changed. After a staff brawl that led to mass arrests and firings, I was handpicked due to my exceptional work ethic and skills. The reward? A choice between training at a new location or staying behind to perfect my craft and receive my own billboard seen by the entire state.

A story about loyalty, opportunity, and the decisions that define you.

Welcome to "And So I Thought?" - Real Stories, Hard Lessons πŸ“š

Helping Others, One Story At A Time 🌱

New Episodes Every Wednesday πŸ—“οΈ

We Engage With All Our Listeners βœ”οΈ

Follow: @andsoithoughtpodcast on all Social & Streaming Platforms


Join Us On Our Journey πŸ‘£

Thank you for your time, we sincerely appreciate it.
As Always, Thanks for Listening, See Ya Next Week πŸŽ™οΈ

#podcast #truestories #hardlessons #loyalty #lifelessons #detroitpodcast #McDonalds #selfdevelopment #realstorishardlessons #andsoithought

]]> Episode 5: The McDonald's Chronicles l.Β 

What would you do if you were given the opportunity of a lifetime?

At 18 years old, I was working at McDonald's when everything changed. After a staff brawl that led to mass arrests and firings, I was handpicked due to my exceptional work ethic and skills. The reward? A choice between training at a new location or staying behind to perfect my craft and receive my own billboard seen by the entire state.

A story about loyalty, opportunity, and the decisions that define you.

Welcome to "And So I Thought?" - Real Stories, Hard Lessons πŸ“š

Helping Others, One Story At A Time 🌱

New Episodes Every Wednesday πŸ—“οΈ

We Engage With All Our Listeners βœ”οΈ

Follow: @andsoithoughtpodcast on all Social & Streaming Platforms


Join Us On Our Journey πŸ‘£

Thank you for your time, we sincerely appreciate it.
As Always, Thanks for Listening, See Ya Next Week πŸŽ™οΈ

#podcast #truestories #hardlessons #loyalty #lifelessons #detroitpodcast #McDonalds #selfdevelopment #realstorishardlessons #andsoithought

]]> Tony DLO Buzzsprout-18833777 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0400 1250 1 5 full true Episode 4: Rocky Road Episode 4: Rocky Road Have you ever done something small that slowly escalated into something else?

At 12 years old It started with eggs then eggs got too expensive. One bad decision led to another until the police got involved.

A story about how small escalations lead to big consequences and the ride home that taught more than any lecture ever could.

No filter on the lesson, just the language.

Welcome to "And So I Thought?"Β 

Real Stories, Hard Lessons πŸ“š
Helping Others, One Story At A Time 🌱
New Episodes Every Wednesday πŸ—“οΈ
We Engage With All Our Listeners βœ”οΈ

Follow: @andsoithoughtpodcast on all Social & Streaming platforms.

Join Us On Our Journey πŸ‘£

Thank you for your time, we sincerely appreciate it.

As Always, Thanks for listening, See ya next week πŸŽ™οΈ

#andsoithought #podcast #childhoodmistakes #actions have consequences #truestories #lifelessons #hardlessons #storytellingpodcast #rockyroad #growingup

]]> Have you ever done something small that slowly escalated into something else?

At 12 years old It started with eggs then eggs got too expensive. One bad decision led to another until the police got involved.

A story about how small escalations lead to big consequences and the ride home that taught more than any lecture ever could.

No filter on the lesson, just the language.

Welcome to "And So I Thought?"Β 

Real Stories, Hard Lessons πŸ“š
Helping Others, One Story At A Time 🌱
New Episodes Every Wednesday πŸ—“οΈ
We Engage With All Our Listeners βœ”οΈ

Follow: @andsoithoughtpodcast on all Social & Streaming platforms.

Join Us On Our Journey πŸ‘£

Thank you for your time, we sincerely appreciate it.

As Always, Thanks for listening, See ya next week πŸŽ™οΈ

#andsoithought #podcast #childhoodmistakes #actions have consequences #truestories #lifelessons #hardlessons #storytellingpodcast #rockyroad #growingup

]]> Tony DLO Buzzsprout-18794438 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:00:00 -0500 1520 Mental Health, Self Help, Philosophy, Growth, 1 4 full false Episode 2: The Door Incident Episode 2: The Door Incident Episode 2: The Door Incident πŸšͺ🩸

Has an innocent moment ever turned into a lifetime of trauma?

A harmless childhood game ended with stitches. No anesthesia and a scar that never fully healed inside and out.

A story about how the people closest to you can cause the most damage without ever meaning to.

No filter on the lesson, just the language.

Welcome to "And So I Thought?"Β 

Real Stories, Hard Lessons πŸ“š
Helping Others, One Story At A Time 🌱
New Episodes Every Wednesday πŸ—“οΈ
We Engage With All Our Listeners βœ”οΈ

Follow: @andsoithoughtpodcast on all Social & Streaming platformsΒ 

Join Us On Our Journey πŸ‘£

Thank you for your time, we appreciate it.

As Always, Thanks for Listening, See Ya Next Week πŸŽ™οΈ

#andsoithought #podcast #childhoodtrauma #truestories #lifelessons #hardlessons #thedoorincident #storytellingpodcast #personalstories #growingup



]]> Episode 2: The Door Incident πŸšͺ🩸

Has an innocent moment ever turned into a lifetime of trauma?

A harmless childhood game ended with stitches. No anesthesia and a scar that never fully healed inside and out.

A story about how the people closest to you can cause the most damage without ever meaning to.

No filter on the lesson, just the language.

Welcome to "And So I Thought?"Β 

Real Stories, Hard Lessons πŸ“š
Helping Others, One Story At A Time 🌱
New Episodes Every Wednesday πŸ—“οΈ
We Engage With All Our Listeners βœ”οΈ

Follow: @andsoithoughtpodcast on all Social & Streaming platformsΒ 

Join Us On Our Journey πŸ‘£

Thank you for your time, we appreciate it.

As Always, Thanks for Listening, See Ya Next Week πŸŽ™οΈ

#andsoithought #podcast #childhoodtrauma #truestories #lifelessons #hardlessons #thedoorincident #storytellingpodcast #personalstories #growingup



]]> Tony DLO Buzzsprout-18749620 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:00:00 -0500 513 1 2 full false Episode 3: Blood In The Water Episode 3: Blood In The Water Have you ever ignored your gut to prove yourself and paid the price?

First time surfing. Peer pressure said yes, everything else said no. Things went wrong fast.

A story about peer pressure, ignoring your instincts, and what happens when you say yes just to fit in.

No filter on the lesson, just the language.

Welcome to "And So I Thought?"Β 

Real Stories, Hard Lessons πŸ“š
Hosted by Tony DLO
Helping Others, One Story At A Time 🌱
New Episodes Every Wednesday πŸ—“οΈ
We Engage With All Our Listeners βœ”οΈ

Follow: @andsoithoughtpodcast on all Social & Streaming platformsΒ 

Join Us On Our Journey πŸ‘£

Thank you for your time, we appreciate it.

As Always, Thanks for Listening, See Ya Next Week πŸŽ™οΈ


#andsoithought #podcast #peerpressure #trustyourgut #surfing #truestories #lifelessons #storytellingpodcast #hardlessons #BloodInTheWater

]]> Have you ever ignored your gut to prove yourself and paid the price?

First time surfing. Peer pressure said yes, everything else said no. Things went wrong fast.

A story about peer pressure, ignoring your instincts, and what happens when you say yes just to fit in.

No filter on the lesson, just the language.

Welcome to "And So I Thought?"Β 

Real Stories, Hard Lessons πŸ“š
Hosted by Tony DLO
Helping Others, One Story At A Time 🌱
New Episodes Every Wednesday πŸ—“οΈ
We Engage With All Our Listeners βœ”οΈ

Follow: @andsoithoughtpodcast on all Social & Streaming platformsΒ 

Join Us On Our Journey πŸ‘£

Thank you for your time, we appreciate it.

As Always, Thanks for Listening, See Ya Next Week πŸŽ™οΈ


#andsoithought #podcast #peerpressure #trustyourgut #surfing #truestories #lifelessons #storytellingpodcast #hardlessons #BloodInTheWater

]]> Tony DLO Buzzsprout-18709361 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:00:00 -0500 967 #Survival #Stories #Life #Lessons 1 3 full false