War of The Roses Pt 1: Grandpa David

Mojo In The Morning10mApril 23, 2026

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In this episode of Mojo in the Morning's 'War of the Roses,' host Tricia reveals her suspicion that her 20-year marriage is being compromised after receiving a suspicious Facebook message from a woman named Sarah, allegedly showing flirtatious exchanges between her husband, David, and the stranger. Despite David claiming his account was hacked, his lack of action to verify the claim and his evasiveness raise red flags. The hosts orchestrate a prank call to David through a fake floral company, RosesBloom.com, where he is led to believe he’s winning a free dozen red roses. He proceeds to send them to a woman named 'Candice' with a card reading 'To my candy' and 'love David.' Unbeknownst to him, Tricia is listening in and hears every word. The revelation leaves her stunned and heartbroken, as David’s actions confirm her worst fears. The episode ends with the hosts reflecting on the emotional weight of catching a long-term married man—someone perceived as 'everybody's grandpa'—in an affair, highlighting the deep personal toll such betrayals take, especially in enduring relationships. The episode also features multiple promotional segments for other podcasts on the iHeartRadio network, including The Clifford Show, The Nick, Dick and Paul Show, The Psychology of Your 20s, Deeply Well with Debbie Brown, and Reality with the King, all tied to May’s Mental Health Awareness Month and pop culture commentary. These ads are seamlessly woven into the narrative, reinforcing the show’s brand ecosystem while promoting mental wellness and entertainment.

Key Takeaways
1

Trust is fragile—especially in long-term relationships. A single digital red flag can unravel years of marriage.

2

People often use excuses like 'hacked account' to deflect suspicion, but lack of verification or action undermines credibility.

3

Emotional manipulation through digital deception (like fake prize calls) can expose truths more powerfully than direct confrontation.

4

The psychological toll of infidelity is amplified when the person caught is seen as a 'grandfather figure'—challenging our assumptions about who cheats and why.

5

Listening in on a partner’s private conversation can be devastating, but sometimes necessary to uncover the truth.

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Chapters
0:00
2 min

Introduction & Podcast Promos

The episode opens with Clifford Taylor IV introducing his new podcast, The Clifford Show, followed by promotional segments for several iHeartRadio network podcasts, including The Nick, Dick and Paul Show, The Psychology of Your 20s, Deeply Well with Debbie Brown, and Reality with the King.

2:00
3 min

Tricia’s Suspicion of Infidelity

He said he was hacked. So he said that his Facebook page was hacked and did he do anything to unhack himself? No, he just said the thing had been hacked and that it wasn't him and he kind of ended the conversation at that point as if that was enough.

Highlight
5:00
5 min

The War of the Roses Prank Call

To my candy. You don't want to say anything else? You can write something longer. No, that'll be enough.

Highlight
10:00
2 min

The Truth Revealed

David, I wanted to just let you know that while you have been sending the flowers off to your candy, that your wife, Tricia, has been listening in and just heard every word that you just said.

Highlight
11:40
1 min

Reflection on the Emotional Weight

The hosts reflect on the emotional impact of catching a long-married man—seen as a 'grandpa' figure—cheating. They express discomfort and sadness, questioning how such betrayals affect trust in long-term relationships.

High-Impact Quotes
David, I wanted to just let you know that while you have been sending the flowers off to your candy, that your wife, Tricia, has been listening in and just heard every word that you just said.
Nicole10:34
Viral: 88.0
I feel like just so bad. And I want to ask this question, and this is just an interesting little dichotomy of the people that potentially could be listening to Mojo in the Morning. But has anybody ever been in a situation like where Grandpa got busted cheating like this?
Clifford Taylor IV12:38
Viral: 85.0
To my candy. You don't want to say anything else? You can write something longer. No, that'll be enough.
David9:57
Viral: 82.0
Speakers

Hosts

Clifford Taylor IVTriciaShannonNicoleCarlos King

Guest

David
Topics Discussed
Infidelity in Long-Term Marriages95%Digital Deception and Trust90%Psychological Impact of Betrayal88%Prank Calls as Emotional Exposures85%Marital Communication Breakdown82%Mental Health in the 20s80%Reality TV and Pop Culture Commentary75%Online Privacy and Social Media Safety70%
People & Brands

David

person

15xNegative

Tricia

person

12xNegative

iHeartRadio

organization

10xNeutral

Apple Podcasts

other

8xNeutral

RosesBloom.com

organization

6xNeutral

Nicole

person

5xNeutral

Clifford Taylor IV

person

4xPositive

The Clifford Show

media

4xPositive

Sarah

person

3xNeutral

Candice

person

3xNeutral

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