Mads World

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 m...

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.

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 a...

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 rela...

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.

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, an...

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.

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 answe...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 I...

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...

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 readi...

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 thems...

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 c...

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 Te...

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 co...

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 feminis...

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...

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 spe...

Helloooo, and welcome to Season 9 of Mads World! You're about to listen to Beyond Stereotypes: Being Queer & Working Class with @SophGalustian aka TikTok Lesbian! This week I am joined by writer, actor comedian, and author Soph Galustian. Hailing from Manchester, Soph says she specializes in being gay and working class, whilst also being working class and gay. She has written and starred in he...