CuzWords

In Episode 11 of CuzWords, Madison and Michael reflect on how life continues to evolve, from becoming parents and redefining fitness routines to watching language, technology, and culture shift in real time. The cousins discuss early fatherhood, unconventional workout methods, creative expression through music, the pressures of running a business, and how internet trends quietly shape behavior and...

Episode 10 starts with MegaBonk addiction and quickly devolves into a full-blown life spiral. The cousins debate indie games versus AAA studios, whether tattoos slowly poison your body, and if a man should ever tattoo his child’s name on himself. From there it’s classic CuzWords chaos: fasting war stories, keto flu confessions, weight-loss math that definitely isn’t medical advice, conspiracy-adja...

In Episode 9, the cousins accidentally record a two-hour therapy session about growing up as gamers. What starts as a discussion about Worm battle-royales and Game Pass pricing turns into a full-blown existential crisis about why Party Chat killed online friendships, why Halo esports fell apart, and why everything peaked in 2007. Madison confesses to modding achievements into friends’ Xbox profile...

In this bonus Christmas episode of CuzWords , Madison and Michael attempt to celebrate the holidays and instead accidentally build a full cinematic universe for Santa Claus complete with mana bars, jet-ski sleighs, Nabisco supply chains, and overworked elves. Along the way, they share childhood Christmas traditions, caught on VHS ornament ceremonies, gym-on-Christmas workouts with Star Wars music,...

Episode 8 kicks off with Michael officially announcing the arrival of his baby boy, lovingly nicknamed “Chief” because, of course, the Giddens cousins can’t resist a Halo reference. We learn what songs calm a newborn (spoiler: the slow Halo menu theme hits different) and which ones make him cry instantly. From there, things spiral gloriously into memory lane: the infamous “after-vaped-bud road tri...

In Episode 7, Madison and Michael unpack a surprisingly eventful week: Michael’s on-field reporting accident that left him covered in scratches and lightheaded, Madison’s unexpected night out in Auburn, and a reflective conversation on NIL culture and how college sports have changed. The episode also revisits one of the cousins’ most unforgettable college stories including a roommate confrontation...

In this episode of CuzWords , the cousins spiral into the chaos of adulthood: childbirth prep, financial guilt, and whether you’re morally required to buy a honey bun after using a gas station bathroom. Michael breaks down the world of doulas (and why every dad apparently needs one), while Madison tries to figure out the male equivalent. Along the way, they unpack credit card trauma, snack-aisle s...

From losing half a million dollars in Bitcoin to blending 10-year-old ice-cream cones into breakfast. Madison and Michael reminisce about living together, bad gym etiquette, the invention of “mystery eggs,” and the day Michael stunk up the entire gym by eating a raw clove of garlic “for his skin.” Between nostalgia, humiliation, and brotherly chaos, this episode proves one thing: genius and insani...

In Episode 4 of CuzWords , Madison and Michael unpack a trip that starts as a simple getaway and turns into a commentary on modern life. From Atlanta’s AI-infused museums to pandemic flashbacks, parenting prep, and backyard bug battles, the conversation meanders through humor, nostalgia, and a surprising dose of insight. Equal parts reflection and ridiculousness, this episode proves that in the So...

In this episode of CuzWords , Madison and Michael dive into a blend of nostalgia and modern madness, from memories of broken pontoon boats and boyhood gaming sessions to deep dives into Halo’s decline, AI trends, and the absurdity of adult life in 2025. Between laughs and light debates about vaping aesthetics, foldable phones, and the reality of why Hooters and Chuck E. Cheese can’t coexist, the c...

In this first full episode of CuzWords , cousins Madison and Michael look back on the games, gadgets, and moments that shaped their friendship, from Halo tournaments and gamer-tag drama to fasting challenges and philosophical detours about modern life. With the same humor and honesty that define the show, they explore how growing up in the South shaped their perspectives on technology, food, and f...

In Episode 2 of CuzWords , Madison (aka John) and Michael wander from pizza preferences to political raids, from the Wizard of Oz to Donkey Kong lore, and somehow land on the philosophical question: “When do you hand your kid a controller?” It’s a Southern buffet of gaming nostalgia, mushroom intolerance, and small-town absurdity. Along the way, you’ll learn of “Preach,” the pun-addicted friend wh...

Two cousins, one borrowed mic, and a dream to record whatever pops into their heads. In this pilot episode of CuzWords , Madison (aka John) and Michael introduce themselves, debate whether Alabama is haunted or just 100 years behind, and describe their long-lost dream of a “Bro Mansion.” Along the way they roast each other’s life choices, wander into fantasy-football politics, and test the limits...