My Existential Crisis

It's episode 35 and we're finally feeling a flow with the new structure (shout out to Dylan and his first time making edits)! Dylan and Madison talk about their recent & wholesome Mother's Day plans and Dylan accidentally doing something smart. Madison talks about the Kidnappings of Jan Broberg, but there's so much to tell that she had to break it into two parts. Buckle up if y...

It's episode 34 and Dylan Ber-day because it's Dylan's birthday!!! We're still trying something new and it went a little better this time. Dylan is feeling especially existential as he nears his dirty thirties and Madison is no help. This week, Dylan covers the infamous movie "Roar" and the many atrocities within that production (including its working title). Madison cove...

It's episode 33 and we're switching things up a bit. We wanted to try a new format and it went... okay. I promise we'll get better! This week, Dylan discusses channeling and the infamous book series Seth Speaks which tells of Jane Roberts, a woman who claimed to channel an entity called Seth. Madison covers the case of Jennifer Pan (and no, she did not realize a documentary was coming...

It's episode 32 and we're here with more food reviews for you. Dylan casually mentions the bad drivers on the road, but fails to mention he may be one of them. Madison is celebrating St. Patrick's Day by napping and complaining about her broken body. This week, Dylan dives into Angel Numbers within numerology and their significance. Madison tells tales of the black eyed children. Thank...

It's episode 31 of MEC and we've got some much less depressing stuff for you today! This week, Madison discusses the best carnivore experience at a place she doesn't remember (shoutout to that heavenly goodness). Dylan recalls his recent trip to Florida with his family and elderly deaf dog. Madison covers spontaneous human combustion and some wild stories from those who experienced it....

Congrats! You've reached MEC's dirty 30s! We don't have many life updates except that Dylan had a TMD (Tiny Mouth Disorder) incident where he sprained his jaw. Madison continues losing her breath in her running endeavors and loses her dignity as well when she twirled into a lighting fixture. In what may be our best episode yet, Dylan covers the wacky world of Astral Projection. Madison...

Welcome to episode 29 of My Existential Crisis! Madison laments about her tiny lungs while Dylan celebrates his favorite holiday & movie: Groundhog Day. This week, Dylan covers a variety of outlandish CIA projects, including an Osama Bin Laden action figure, training cats to be spies, and Fidel Castro's hair loss. Don't worry: your US tax dollars are hard at work, people. Madison cover...

Happy 2024! What better way to ring in the New Year than losing 3 fully recorded episodes and watching a strawberry drop? We're back from an unexpected hiatus and we hope you had a lovely holiday season. Madison covers the infamous 27-year-old unsolved case of JonBenét Ramsey case. Dylan discusses the dark underbelly of the music industry. Thanks for listening! If you like what you hear, take...

*airhorn blast* Welcome to the showdown of a century! Here, the ookiest, spookiest cryptids will face off in a fight. Based on what we know from lore, Dylan and Madison will debate on who will be the victor. Will Mothman tear holes in the competition? Will Sasquatch stomp his opponents into the ground? Will the Squonk leave his opponents in tears? Let us know who YOU think would win! Initial Pairi...

Episode 27 is here and Dylan is back again! We want to officially announce that Dylan will be joining Madison regularly as the new cohost of the podcast. Off to a great start, Dylan bores us with talks of his new furniture and surprise(!), Madison has bronchitis again. Dylan covers the recent controversy over MAPPA, a beloved anime studio, and their overworking of employees. This turns into the ba...

It's episode 26 and Dylan is back with us! Dylan tells us about some spooky stuff going on in his apartment. Is it a ghost or a phrogger? Is there someone in his basement? Will incense make the intruder zen? Only time will tell. Madison laments over her fear of the dark and reveals the answer to the question on everyone's mind: who was the most influential ghost in Charles Dickens' &qu...

Welcome to episode 25 and it is ~officially~ one year since I invited everyone into my existential crisis. Thank you for joining me on this ride. This episode, we have Hailey AND Jarod joining me in an episode for the ages. Madison tells the story of Rajneeshpuram, an Indian cult commune that took over a small town in Oregon. This story has everything... no really, it does. Hailey plays a game whe...

It's episode 24 of My Existential Crisis and this week we have a new guest chatting with us: David Rosati! You may know David as Madison's boyfriend, fellow banana hater, and the man who once (accidentally) peed on his cat. If you don't know what I'm talking about, you've got some catching up to do. This week, in honor of spooky season, we're discussing a place that has bee...

Congratulations! You've officially made it through 23 of our episodes! Hailey graces us with her presence again and apparently she was never actually born. Madison is crushed to find out how periscopes actually work and owes David's dad an apology. She's also distraught that all her best friends hate bananas for some reason. This week, Hailey tells us the CRAZY story of the murder of C...

I don't know about you, but we're feeling 22! Hailey joins us again and educates us on more things she's fearful of... like the Appalachian mountain range which she just learned we live in. Madison is little comfort, but at least we now know that there are areas in national parks where you can legally get away with murder. Maybe her fears of the Appalachian mountains are justified? Mad...

It's Madison's lucky number 21! This week our pal Hailey is back and we spend A LOT of time catching up... sorry in advance, but there's so much to share. Hailey is betrothed(!) and Madison gets to insert herself into the celebrations! Hailey dives into a variety of haunted dolls and explains what the notorious "Time Out" doll is. Madison shares the story of how she peaked in...

We're back on our bullshit! We're switching things up again with Bullshit or No Shit, inspired by the 90s show "Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction." Madison is telling 5 stories, some true, some completely made up, all completely bizarre. It's up to you to decide which is which. At the end of the episode, Madison will reveal which are Bullshit and which are No Shit. This week Jar...

We've reached episode 20 of MEC and this week we have Dylan back with us again! Madison and Dylan reminisce on their prime video game playing days, and you're privileged enough to experience monkey magic. If we've learned anything from this week, it's that we MUST start a band. This week, Madison covers the many crimes of Lori Vallow who has just been sentenced last week (July 31st...

It's episode 19 of MEC and this week we have Dylan back to grace us with his presence. Dylan's planned trip to the DMV takes an unexpected, existential turn into philosophy experiments that hurt Madison's brain. Madison's childhood haunts her again as she explains all the things she wasn't taught in Christian school, like the marvel of tectonic plates. Dylan tells us about the...

Welcome to Episode 18 of MEC! This week, we have Jarod returning to share some of his spooky ooky experiences from Savannah, GA. This week, Jarod dives into the history of the Andrew Low House and shares some pictures from his visit there. Madison gives three different accounts of potential reincarnation stories, from twin sisters, a reincarnated fighter pilot and an Egyptian princess. Yes, we kno...

Welcome to Episode 17 of MEC! This week, we have a new cohost: Dylan Berger! Dylan is a self-professed jock, and not at ALL a nerd despite what everyone else might say (don't let the wizard beard and cape fool you). This week, Madison discusses the disappearances of Lisanne Froon and Kris Kremers in the Panama jungle. Dylan tells us all about "The Secret," a book by Byron Preiss whic...

Welcome to Episode 16 of MEC! Hailey is BACK, so give her a hearty welcome. Hailey gives us some life updates, such as her recent certification, the ongoing kitchen renovation, and Disney trips. Madison tells us how much her cat Bowie loves bathrooms... maybe too much. This week, Hailey tells us about the Bell Witch and we swap some spooky stories. Madison also has a spooky one for us, as she tell...

Welcome to episode 15 of MEC! This week, you only get Madison, so you're just gonna have to deal with zero banter and nothing funny. Rest assured, there will be a cohost next episode to bring some much needed comic relief. This week, Madison dives into the murder of Meredith Kercher and the wrongful convictions of Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito. While Meredith is the victim of the murder,...

It's episode 14 of My Existential Crisis and we have another week of Jarod Shark gracing us with his presence. Jarod starts by telling us about his many ailments and the ways his body puts him into a state of panic. Madison discusses her video journey that has gone from rug cleaning to sheep shearing to hoof cleaning to horse births (…I don't know, this is what life is now I guess). Madiso...

Episode 13 is here and we're mixing things up with a new voice! Hailey is stepping away for a little bit to take a mental health break, so please welcome Jarod Shark as a substitute co-host. We go way back, having spent high school and college together, and we share a love of theatre which has kept us performing together for years. Jarod covers the scientific theories for one of Madison's...