Mads World

After our viral banned baby names debate took over TikTok, Lauren Edwards is back for the season finale and things get even more unhinged. This week we’re diving into the world’s weirdest banned baby names, from Burger King and Batman to Mini Cooper, FIFA and Fish & Chips. We also discuss Etsy witches, tarot readings, fan edit culture, Off Campus obsession, situationships, dating disasters and...

What happens when you’ve been with the same person for 12 years, get engaged in Japan during cherry blossom season, survive your 20s, and somehow avoid every dating app horror story? This week on Mads World, I’m joined by content creator, actor and newly-engaged queen Molly Lee Clancy for a chaotic conversation about modern relationships, growing up, internet culture and why your 30s might actuall...

Award-winning comedian Robyn Reynolds joins Mads for a chaotic conversation about dating disasters, body image, feminism, heartbreak and the ridiculous things women do for validation. From the worst Bumble date in history to crying over her wisdom teeth after surgery, Robyn shares stories that are equal parts hilarious and deeply relatable. Together, Mads and Robyn unpack modern dating, situations...

Mads is joined by the hilarious Annalise for one of the most chaotic dating episodes yet. The girls unpack the absolute horrors of modern dating, mutual ghosting, Hinge fails, men with podcasts, gym boys, moustaches, buzz cuts, emotional unavailability, ADHD relationships, OCD spirals, and why some men should genuinely never speak again. From the infamous “booger eater” date story to late-night pu...

Mads is joined by comedy and lifestyle creator Niiyell for a fun and honest conversation about dating, content creation, social media burnout, confidence, diversity in the Australian creator industry and the pressure of being seen online. Niiyell opens up about taking a break from TikTok and Instagram, wiping her socials clean, navigating a difficult TikTok Awards red carpet experience, and findin...

Comedian Freddie Arthur returns to Mads World for a chaotic, hilarious and very unfiltered conversation about the Australian comedy scene, men in comedy, group chat scandals, touring disasters, sex clowns, clown college, Airbnb nightmares and what really happens behind the scenes at comedy festivals. In this episode, Maddy and Freddie unpack the weird world of stand up, from male comedians offerin...

I’m joined by comedian Lauren Edwards, aka Live Laugh Lauren, for a chaotic and honest deep dive into the question: should I have kids? We talk about being happily childfree, motherhood FOMO, r/regretfulparents Reddit, the pressure women feel to become mothers, why parenting has to be an enthusiastic yes, and the reality of choosing freedom, community, disposable income and a quiet house. We also...

Comedian Sam Zito returns to Mads World for a chaotic chat about dating, modern relationships, social cues, influencer culture and the very fine line between being “obsessed” in a chic way and being actually obsessed. In this episode, Maddy and Sam unpack whether men understand dating language, why saying “I’m obsessed with you” should not be taken literally, the rise and fall of influencers, TikT...

James joins me for a podcast date after we’ve already been on a real one, which is obviously a very normal thing to do. We explore Pride chaos, Viagra logistics, embarrassing lore, dating icks, cheating loopholes, worm farm romance, and the important question of whether true love means building someone their own enclosure or vacuum sealing them to a wall :)One of the most chaotic and unhinged epis...

I’m joined by Anthony Voulgaris for a chaotic, unfiltered conversation about dating, friendship breakdowns, influencer culture, and the psychology behind modern relationships. We get brutally honest about dating icks, red flags, and why confidence is attractive but insecurity is an instant turn-off. Anthony spills on bad dates, performative niceness, disappearing men, fake apologies, and the diffe...

Comedian Meg Jager joins me for one of the funniest and most insightful episodes yet. We dive into autism, anxiety, anger, identity, dating, chaotic life choices, unhinged DMs and why only boring people get bored. Meg opens up about discovering she’s autistic in adulthood, how that reframed her entire life (including realising she was bullied without knowing), and why her autism actually protected...

Emily Grosser enters Mads World! We get straight into the chaos: the TikTok Awards scandals, fake attendance stories, influencer delusion, the terrifying rise of the red-pill pipeline, why men in pearls can’t be trusted, unhinged dating experiences, the three-week ick, unstable situationships, the politics test for first dates, and why Australia only has ten celebrities. Emily shares wild truths a...

I'm joined by Sam McGowan, we get into everything from Grindr unhingedness to meat-tray premonitions, the curse of dating ugly men who still mistreat you, why Meghan Trainor has the gays in a chokehold, accidental comment-section wars, the insanity of AI boyfriends, head-canoes in prisons (don’t ask), The Traitors lasagna discourse, and which one of us would survive an orgy invite we weren’t i...

I’m joined by the hilarious Simon Taylor: Melbourne-born comedian, author and the man who went from open-mic gigs to writing for Jay Leno and performing on Jimmy Fallon. We chat about: Cancelling his honeymoon to do The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon The time he thought he was about to become a dad after a one-night stand Weird DMs, foot fetishes and the return of the bush How AI, dating apps...

I’m joined by stand-up and TV writer Alex Ward! We get into the perils of lesbian dating, Christian camp crushes, ghosting someone for being 6’6”, and the dark art of emotional manipulation (for love). We unpack chaotic first dates, surviving adult timeout at a Gold Coast pub, the lesbian Urge to Merge, and why every queer couple ends up dressing the same. Plus: Taylor Swift conspiracy theories, O...

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...

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 gh...

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...

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 Y...

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 h...

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...

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...

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...

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 Edinbu...

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...