I’m joined by DJ and creator Mad Day, aka Maddy Spencer, for an absolutely feral episode full of chaos, creativity, and confessions. We chat about becoming a meme, her move into music, and how she’s rewriting her public identity as an artist. Mads shares stories from her Euro summer, a wild cheating scandal, the time she ran out of petrol and got charged $400, and what it’s like to literally fit her whole fist in her mouth for free drinks. We also dive deep into her feminine energy era, heartbre...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 12Ep. 11
I’m joined by the unfiltered, hilarious, and chronically online Anthony Voulgaris aka @undiagnosedanthony. We get into everything from emotional cheating and being happily single, to influencer drama, TikTok fame, chaotic DMs, and the case for capital punishment (lol). We talk about Anthony’s rise from real estate burnout to viral TikTok creator, why he thinks 9 to 5 should be 9 to 2, a snot kiss date story that will haunt you forever, and his hot takes on women cheating, political influencers, ...
May 20, 2025•54 min•Season 12Ep. 10
From liquid shits in luxury hotels to getting robbed outside South America’s biggest gay club, comedian Josh Hauville joins Mads World to unpack the chaos of dating, stand-up, travel, and spiritual epiphanies. We chat about launching his new comedy show Joshy in Paris , why French audiences are a nightmare to win over, and how different cultures handle humour, hookups, and heartbreak. Josh spills on getting two-timed (with receipts), being chased with a knife in Colombia, and the beauty of becom...
May 12, 2025•51 min•Season 12Ep. 9
I'm joined by Lana McBackwards for a hilarious and unfiltered conversation about the trans experience. We cover everything from discovering her identity during the pandemic and dating apps as a trans woman, to dealing with clueless questions and bad dick pics. Lana shares what being a woman means to her, how she uses humour as advocacy, and why the conversations people are scared to have are often the most important. If you've ever wondered what it's really like to transition, date, and thrive a...
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 12Ep. 7
I’m joined by the hilarious and painfully insightful Vittorio Angelone: Italian-Irish comedian from Belfast, online chaos merchant, and co-host of Mike & Vittorio’s Guide to Parenting. We chat about navigating fame, feelings, and foot fetishes while touring sold-out comedy shows across the UK, Ireland, Europe, Australia, and North America. Vittorio was nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe 2022, and since then, he's opened for comedy heavyweights like Russell Howard, Michael Ch...
Apr 21, 2025•52 min•Season 12Ep. 6
Is modern dating a total mess, or are we just getting better at being alone? I sit down with Date with Tait's Tait McGregor to talk about habitual singledom, the struggles of online dating, and whether being single is actually the dream. We dive into the dating burnout so many of us feel, the pressure to couple up, and why being alone doesn’t have to mean being lonely. From bad Hinge dates to the rise of ghosting and situationships, we unpack what dating looks like in 2025 and whether swiping ri...
Apr 14, 2025•40 min•Season 12Ep. 5
Rising Aussie-Italian comedian, Sam Zito , is fresh off touring with Blake Pavey and Luke Kidgell, and gearing up for his debut solo comedy show I’m Happy Either Way . We get into everything from male decor crime to mental health, dating disasters, influencer burnout, hecklers, hypnotherapy, and the weirdest DMs he’s ever received. Sam spills on the grind of open mics, the power of being a white man with a working car, and how social media has changed the game for comedians. We talk comedy ego c...
Apr 08, 2025•46 min•Season 12Ep. 4
How do you date smarter in 2025? I sit down with evidence-based dating coach, Sera Bozza, to break down people's biggest mistakes when looking for love. We chat about dating apps, attraction psychology, confidence-building, and why so many men struggle online. Plus, Sera shares her wildest dating stories and expert advice on how to navigate modern love.
Mar 24, 2025•39 min•Season 12Ep. 3
What’s it really like to date both men and women? This week, I’m joined by podcast host and content creator Renee Buckingham for a deep dive into bisexuality, non-monogamy, and the double standards that bi men and women face. We also chat about the male loneliness epidemic, emotional labor in relationships, and why women just get each other. Plus, we spill the tea on our ADHD-fueled side hustles and navigating identity in a world that loves to put people in boxes.
Mar 17, 2025•49 min•Season 12Ep. 2
This week I’m joined by co-host of She's On The Money, Bec Syed, to dive into queer dating, gender roles, and the unique joys of being a lesbian. We chat about navigating identity, the struggles of dating women (is it a date or just a really intense friendship?), and the magic of queer relationships. We also unpack the assumptions people make about gender in same-sex relationships, unexpected relationship dynamics, the realities of being visibly queer, and why lesbian love hits different....
Mar 10, 2025•49 min•Season 12Ep. 1
This week I'm joined by comedian, born-again bisexual and mental illness connoisseur, Freddie Arthur! We chat about why she started doing stand-up, her upcoming solo show: Dysfunctional Family Jukebox, her journey with sexuality, her experiences within queer dating culture, animal mating rituals, and the tragic tale of a rat with blue balls.
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 11Ep. 10
Inspired by the muppet prawn memes on TikTok, I'm joined by Casey to confess the most insanely embarrassing things that have ever happened to us, including lots of bodily fluids, Tilda Swindon, a couple of One Direction members and a sponge bath. We also read through your hilarious submissions on the most embarrassing things that have ever happened to you that you'll never live down. We listen, and we don't judge.
Dec 19, 2024•54 min•Season 11Ep. 9
In this episode, I'm joined by Scott Walton for my first-ever on-camera first date. We ask all the questions you should never ask on a first date, see if we’re compatible and find out if we have the ability to fall deeply in love.
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 11Ep. 8
I'm joined by Nat Deer to confess the most tragic and over-the-top things we’ve done to dig up info about our crushes. We also read through your hilarious submissions on the wildest things you’ve done to investigate a guy you fancy. From Instagram deep dives to calling the local fish and chip shop, the girlys have all gone full FBI mode at least once, whether it be for love, or just for some answers.
Dec 02, 2024•32 min•Season 11Ep. 1
In this episode, I'm joined by body neutrality content creation superstar: @SaggySara aka Sara Puhto. We chat about Sara's journey with social media and body acceptance and read through some of the most cursed DMs and comments we've ever received from trolls online.Music: The Jones Project
Nov 19, 2024•52 min•Season 11Ep. 7
In this episode, I'm joined by my bestie Chelsea Kneale to review the singles night we went to recently! We also read through your dating etiquette submissions to Mads World via IG, including the most insane DM slides, the worst dating app opening lines, the pettiest reasons people have been dumped and more.Music: The Jones Project
Nov 04, 2024•47 min•Season 11Ep. 5
In this spooky Halloween special episode, I'm joined by TikTok CEO of Beige Flags, Caito MacPhail to talk about all things ghosts and ghosting. We play Hot or Not with famous ghosts, share our spookiest ghosting horror stories and read out your best submissions to Mads World via IG. Music: The Jones Project
Oct 21, 2024•39 min•Season 11Ep. 4
In this episode, I'm joined by Jake Craig & Ottie Clarke aka The Relatables! I catch up with the boys about their best dating advice, thoughts on playing the game, funniest date stories and all the irrational insecurities you guys submitted to Mads World via IG.Music: The Jones Project
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 11Ep. 3
In this episode, I'm joined by Caito MacPhail, inventor of the iconic Beige Flags TikTok trend. We discuss your funniest Hinge turn-on and turn-off submissons to the pod, chat about the Beige Flags phenomenon, and Caito shares her tried and tested Golden Rules for renovating your Hinge profile.Music: The Jones Project
Oct 07, 2024•35 min•Season 11Ep. 2
Welcome back to Mads World! In the first-ever video podcast episode of Mads World, I'm joined by my best friend Nat Deer in the new Melbourne studio, to chat about the funniest things guys have said to us when they 'didn't want anything serious', and talk through your funniest submissions.Music: The Jones Project
Sep 30, 2024•27 min•Season 11Ep. 1
Hellooo, and welcome to Season 10 of Mads World! You're about to listen to Illuminating Identities: Personal Growth & Palatable Representation with Kath Ebbs! This week I am joined by queer actor, presenter, writer and Australian ICON, Kath Ebbs. With over 75,000 followers on Instagram, their work focuses on visibility and advocacy with storytelling at its heart. Arguably one of the original Instagram influencers, Kath grew their online following through meme culture as part of one of the fi...
Feb 12, 2024•54 min•Season 10Ep. 10
Hellooo, and welcome to Season 10 of Mads World! You're about to listen to Healing from Within: Self Love and Resilience with Ayesha Perry-Iqbal ! This week I am joined by women's advocate, model, and influencer, Ayesha Perry-Iqbal! Ayesha was the first Pakistani plus model in the US, and has grown an Instagram following of over 700,000 people, inspired by her mission to encourage women to embrace their bodies at any size, color or shape. The platform Ayesha has built has allowed her to delve in...
Feb 05, 2024•44 min•Season 10Ep. 9
Hellooo, and welcome to Season 10 of Mads World! You're about to listen to Finding Confidence with Bec Putna ! This week I am joined by athlete and content creator, Bec Putna! Bec is currently training for her first half ironman triathlon and is documenting the process on her Instagram and TikTok to show what it’s really like to balance working out, career and the rest of life. She loves reading at the beach, podcast walks and her cat, Sorbet. In this episode, we discuss Bec’s personal journey t...
Jan 29, 2024•44 min•Season 10Ep. 8
Hellooo, and welcome to Season 10 of Mads World! You're about to listen to Hyperfocus & Heartbreaks: ADHD and Dating with ADHD Coach Charlotte Forbes ! This week I am joined by ADHD Coach and content creator, Charlotte Forbes! Like many others, Charlotte discovered she had ADHD via learning about it from TikTok following the pandemic. She now coaches people to help them better understand themselves and creates content to entertain and educate people about ADHD on ADHDClub.co.uk and on social...
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 10Ep. 7
Hellooo, and welcome to Season 10 of Mads World! You're about to listen to The Internet's Boyfriend: Modern Masculinity (and just being really silly) with Oliver Mills! This week I am joined by TikTok creator, podcast host and comedian and Oliver Mills. Oliver has taken social media by storm over the last 10 months and amassed almost a million followers with his energetic and charismatic content combining dance, music, comedy and engaging storytelling. His podcast, An Attempt At Existence, is av...
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 10Ep. 6
Hellooo, and welcome to Season 10 of Mads World! You're about to listen to Behind The Swipe: Dating App Moderation with The Bureau of Investigative Journalism 's Niamh McIntyre ! If you’re new here and have been enjoying the show, please remember to subscribe rate, and review, as it’s the simplest way to help out the show! Or find me on social and tell your friends. This week I am joined by Big Tech reporter at The Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ) , Niamh McIntyre! In her work with TBIJ...
Jan 08, 2024•48 min•Season 10Ep. 5
Hellooo, and welcome to Season 10 of Mads World! You're about to listen to Porn This Way: Redefining Modern Erotica with AURORE Founder Carly Pifer ! This week I am joined by writer and creator of digital platform AURORE, Carly Pifer ! With a history of exploring taboo topics, including sex and sobriety, abortion, abusive relationships, and of course, real erotica, Carly has also helmed digital content and creative for several more vanilla interests including work with Perrier, burrow and even B...
Dec 18, 2023•44 min•Season 10Ep. 4
Hellooo, and welcome to Season 10 of Mads World! You're about to listen to I'm Bi, Actually: Navigating Bisexuality & Sex Education with Cassie Rattray ! This week I am joined by two-time award-winning sex-positive, queer, neuro-divergent content creator, Cassie Rattray ! Cassie co-hosts the podcast, From Tops to Bottoms, with her best friend, where they talk about sex, queer life, and feminism. Cassie is an accredited sex educator who prides herself on her honest, inclusive, consent-focused...
Dec 11, 2023•49 min•Season 10Ep. 3
Hellooo, and welcome to Season 10 of Mads World! You're about to listen to A Voice for Choice: Abortion & Reproductive Rights with Comedian Lilly Burton! This week I am joined by performer, writer, and creative: Lilly Burton! An Executive Committee Member for Abortion Rights UK, Lilly is aiming her slingshot at no-go social constructs with song, comedy storytelling, and of course, she loves to throw in some dance moves too. We caught up just as Lilly was hot off the heels of her debut show a...
Dec 04, 2023•53 min•Season 10Ep. 2
Hellooo, and welcome to Season 10 of Mads World! You're about to listen to When Love Gets Lit: Writing Romantic Comedy Fiction with Sophie Gravia! This week I am joined by best-selling author, Sophie Gravia. Sophie grew up in a town just outside Glasgow and has always had a love for the English language. At a young age, she found herself writing funny stories or poems to friends and family for special occasions, and after high school, she undertook a performing arts diploma, flourishing in her c...
Nov 27, 2023•38 min•Season 10Ep. 1
