This week, I’m joined by hilarious and whip-smart comedian Lauren Edwards! We unpack the perils of dating male actors, micro-feminism and patriarchy chicken, unhinged relationship rules (spoiler: two toilets minimum), and the espresso martini agenda.

We share horror date stories, debate Beyoncé, give Leo DiCaprio the side-eye, and reveal the weird celebrity icks we can’t shake.

Plus: why musicians pull, the lucid dreaming scam, and Val Kilmer being Lauren’s Batman hill to die on.

It’s chaotic, confessional, and cathartic, perfect for anyone who’s ever cried post-situationship or considered dating a guy because he owns a guitar.

Enjoy the mess divas!!!

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You're Not An Actor, You're Just Unemployed: Lucid Dreaming with Lauren Edwards

I’m joined by writer, journalist, speaker, and fierce disability advocate Zoe Simmons, who shares her raw take on dating while disabled, navigating ableism, and why accessibility matters for everyone.

Zoe opens up about the realities of chronic illness, invisible disabilities, and what it’s like dating as an autistic, chronically ill queer woman in a world that often gets it very wrong. We talk ghosting, medical gaslighting, using mobility aids, and the joy of finding real connection.

From wild date stories to calling out performative inclusivity in media, this episode is a must-listen for anyone wanting to better understand how to show up, speak up, and do better.

Featuring: toxic exes, awkward dates, sensory joys, chronic pain, internet crushes, and Zoe’s dream of writing a TV show where disability is just part of life — not the whole plot.

🔗 Follow Zoe: @somethingbeginningwithz

🎙️ Hosted by Maddy Carty @madsworld.mp3

#disability #disabilityawareness #dating #podcast #datingadvice

Time Disables Everybody: Changing Perspectives with Zoe Simmons

I’m joined by my new fave TikTok obsession Ashleigh Ohlsen, better known online as Baccy Bong, for an unfiltered chat about dating disasters, softboi epidemics, feminist rage and entering our Villain Era.

We unpack:

 * The “painted nails and pearl necklace” misogynist plague

 * Sober dating, ghosting, and girl math stalking

 * Why your lamp-less man is not worth saving

 * Skaters, softbois, rugby thirst traps & dog test theory

 * Feminist hills to die on (including: men should be born in jail)

Plus: trauma bonding, period simulators, Roman Empires, and why we’re blocking first and processing later.

🎧 Follow Ash:

 * TikTok: @ashleigh0hlsen [https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleigh0hlsen]

 * Instagram: @baccy.bong [https://www.instagram.com/baccy.bong]

💌 Like, follow, share and leave a review — unless you’re a man who wears fake Vivienne pearls, in which case… block yourself x

Villain Era: Unhinged Girl Logic with Ashleigh Ohlsen

In this episode of Mads World, I’m joined by YouTuber, Beef Boys host, and fantasy merch lord ManyKudos for a hilarious and chaotic chat about growing up online, parasocial brainrot, and navigating masculinity on the internet.We deep-dive into: • The RuneScape scams that got us banned at age 10 • Neopets forums and early internet crushes • Parasocial relationships and the mental load of being a YouTuber • Incel pipelines, Andrew Tate, and the need for better male role models • The comment section vs real life • Gaming culture, feminist merch, and why your partner should be your best friendThis one’s for the chronically online, the ex-Nice Guys, and anyone who remembers Charlie the Unicorn.🎮 Follow James: @manykudos🛒 Merch: https://fantasydivision.online/

Brainrot, Neopets & Parasocial Hell: Growing Up Chronically Online with ManyKudos

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, heartbreak healing, and what it takes to go viral while staying true to yourself.

Follow @mad.day_ [https://www.tiktok.com/@mad.day_?lang=en] on TikTok & Instagram, and check out her new track just in time for Euro summer.

No Common Sense, Just Vibes: Type B Chaos with Mad Day aka Maddy Spencer

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, and cancel culture.

If you’ve ever been threatened with cancellation in your DMs, lived with your parents past your twenties, or considered emotionally cheating with a straight man, this episode is for you.

Name & Shame: Cheating, Cancellation and Capital Punishment with Anthony Voulgaris

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 becoming… the rug (yes, really).

We also deep-dive into gay green flags, hypochondriac vomiting reflexes, and whether you should ever date someone who doesn’t speak your language. This episode is full of laughs, mess, and a little meaning too...

Dumped, Derailed & Dilated: Travel Chaos with Josh Hauville

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 as a trans woman — or you just want a laugh-out-loud chat about pockets, puberty blockers, and Grindr chaos — this is the episode for you.

Click here for the Gender Hypotheticals Quiz [https://www.allthetests.com/love-and-relationship-quizzes/what-is-my-sexuality/am-i-a-transgender/quiz39/1630208763/are-you-transgender-gender-hypotheticals-quiz]

Trans advocacy and support groups:

* Transcend (Australia) [https://transcend.org.au/]
* The Gender Centre Inc (Australia) [https://gendercentre.org.au/support-groups]
* Terrence Higgins Trust (UK) [https://www.tht.org.uk/sexual-health/trans-people/resources]
* Transkind by Beaumont (UK) [https://beaumontsociety.org/]



Follow Lana: @lana.mcbackwards [https://www.instagram.com/lana.mcbackwards/]Follow Mads World: @madsworld.mp3 [https://www.instagram.com/madsworld.mp3/]

New episodes every week exploring dating, relationships, feminism, sexuality, love, and life.

You Can’t Ask That: The Trans Experience Unifltered with Lana McBackwards

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 Che, Sam Morril, and Shane Todd. You’ve either seen him on the internet, or your algorithm is failing you.

Prepare for everything from Fringe chaos and comedy heckles, to mental health in the spotlight, musical theatre trauma, and why AFL is the horniest sport on Earth. Plus: first date disasters, behind-the-scenes stories from Fin vs The Internet, and how Vittorio went from classical musician to viral stand-up with millions of views and a cult following.

🔗 Follow Vittorio: https://www.instagram.com/vittorioangelone/

🎧 Check out his podcast: Mike & Vittorio’s Guide to Parenting

🎟️ See him live on his 2024/25 US & UK tour: https://vittorioangelone.com



#MadsWorld #VittorioAngelone #ComedyPodcast #StandUp #TikTokComedy #FringeFestival #FinVsTheInternet #ParentingPodcast #MelbourneComedyFestival #AFL #dating #podcast #datingadvice

Shy Bairns Get Nowt: All Aussie Adventures with Vittorio Angelone

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 right is even worth it anymore.

❤️ FOLLOW MADS WORLD ON SOCIAL ❤️

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@madsworldpodcast

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madsworld.mp3/



#dating #podcast #datingadvice

From Mixtapes to Mistakes: Dating Musicians & Thriving Single with Tait McGregor

A conversational comedy podcast exploring dating, relationships, feminism, sex & life in London. Born out of a Premier League footballer catfishing experience Mads had that went viral, Mads World features different guests across every episode, exploring their funniest, most tragic and most interesting stories, alongside listener questions & submissions.

Click here [https://linktr.ee/madsworld] to find Mads World social media, submit questions to the website, or buy me a coffee.

Get bonus content on Patreon [https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/5664867]

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mads-world.


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