Welcome to Episode 10 of Mads World: Gone Catfishin'... The catfishing special!

What started this whole podcast adventure, was an incident that blew up on Instagram where I was catfished by Tom, a mysterious stranger posing as a Premier League Footballer who had recently been signed by a London team. 

The time has finally come to talk about the experience, alongside a chat with my good friend in Australia, Natalie Deer, about a Catfishing experience of her own!

Please note that in this episode we discuss mental health issues and there is mention of suicide in our conversation. If you or someone you know are struggling with mental health issues or thoughts of suicide, please reach out to someone for help.

I have included a link below to the NHS recommendations for help with suicidal thoughts in the UK, as well as Lifeline in Australia:

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You're about to listen to Episode 9 of Mads World: Hungary For Love.

This week, I'm joined by my lovely friend Luke to discuss all of our best Holiday Romance tales. We also chat about some of the questions around holiday romance, like why do holiday romances always escalate so quickly? Are they love or lust? And can they ever be something more?

Submit your dating questions through madsworld.mp3, and my guests and I will answer them on the show in our Left On Read segment! You will remain anonymous.

All names have been changed unless explicitly said so within the show.

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Music: The.Jones.Project_93

Welcome to Episode 8 of Mads World: High Sobriety. The dating and sobriety special!

I recently celebrated 100 days sober and thought it only appropriate to offer a little more insight to you guys as to why I chose to go sober, in time for Dry Jan in the UK. 

Please know that in this episode, I will be discussing mental health and addiction issues which might be potentially triggering for some people. If you are struggling with any of these issues yourself, please reach out to one of the services below.

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I also chat to reformed wrongun, Angus Reynolds, about sober dating. Sober since Oct 2019, Angus has put his cocaine addiction and drug dealing behind him. Angus runs a podcast of his own called Sober Diaries, where he discusses addiction, sobriety and the UKs fucked up drinking culture. You can learn more about his work here:

Submit your dating questions through madsworld.mp3, and my guests and I will answer them on the show in our Left On Read segment! You will remain anonymous.

All names have been changed unless explicitly said so within the show.

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Music: The.Jones.Project_93

Welcome to Episode 7 of Mads World: Flatmate Wanted, Non-Smoker, Non-Ugly! (A tidy little Friends reference for those playing at home.)

As I’ve been housemate hunting lately for a new cohabitant, it got me thinking about how finding a new housemate is a lot like dating, especially in recent times!

You'll hear me and a fellow Aussie living in London, Gemma Allan, read out and discuss your housemate horror story submissions. From underwear theft, to attempted ISIS recruitment, to burning a body in the backyard: You guys submitted some crackers this week!

Up next I chat to Zea Smith, my former housemate, about a housemate horror story we lived through together, alongside answering some of your best questions for the week.

Submit your dating questions through madsworld.mp3, and my guests and I will answer them on the show in our Left On Read segment! You will remain anonymous.

All names have been changed and voices disguised unless explicitly said so within the show.

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Music: The.Jones.Project_93

Welcome to Episode 6 of Mads World: Long Story Short.

Now, to be clear, I’m not talking about your date showing up and surprising you as a 4"5 man. I’m talking about short, time-wise. Whether that be due to lack of conversation, your date not being who they said they were or a whole host of other reasons. 

In this episode, I read YOUR funniest and most tragic short dating stories, and chat to my good friend Billy about our best and worst short dates.

Submit your dating questions through madsworld.mp3, and my guests and I will answer them on the show in our Left On Read segment! You will remain anonymous.

All names have been changed and voices disguised unless explicitly said so within the show.

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Music: The.Jones.Project_93

Welcome to Episode 5 of Mads World: I Couldn't Help But Wonder...

In this episode, you'll hear my chat with Sex and Relationships Journalist, Alice Broster.

Alice writes for multiple titles including Bustle and Forbes, you can follow her on Twitter and Instagram, as well as check out some more of her work in the links below:

We chat about how a career in writing on sex and relationships begins, the way dating has changed over the last 10 years, the most unusual dating trends and the strangest stories Alice has come accross in her work and what it was like to chat with Louis Theroux on consent.

Alice's Book Recommendations

We also share a couple of our worst date stories about dating people with different values to you, as well as some wet-yourself-laughing (and literally-wet-yourself) date tales.

Alice helps me answer some of your best questions in our Left on Read segment:

Submit your dating questions through madsworld.mp3, and my guests and I will answer them on the show in our Left On Read segment! You will remain anonymous.

All names have been changed and voices disguised unless explicitly said so within the show.

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Music: The.Jones.Project_93

Sugar craving? Listen to Episode 4 of of Mads World: Sugar Rush!

This episode dips it toe into the world of sugar daddies and sugar babies.

I've spent the week ferretting around on Seeking Arrangements, a sugar dating website (all in the name of research, of course). Listen up to hear what I learnt from my perusal, as well as a funny and enlightening chat with a friend from Melbourme, Hayley who shares her experiences as a sugar baby.

Click here to read more about Sugar Dating safety.

Submit your dating questions through madsworld.mp3, and my guests and I will answer them on the show in our Left On Read segment! You will remain anonymous.

All names have been changed and voices disguised unless explicity said so within the show.

Click here to support the show for the price of a coffee.

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You're about to enjoy Episode 3 of Mads World: Appliy Ever After.

This episode focuses on the holy terror that is understanding and navigating dating apps.

You'll hear some of my own dating app horror stories, as well as my chat with Harriet: The App Queen.

It's important to look after yourself and your mates when approaching the slippery slope of dating apps, and stay safe out there in the world of blind dates.

Submit your dating questions through madsworld.mp3, and my guests and I will answer them on the show in our Left On Read segment! You will remain anonymous.

All names have been changed and voices disguised unless explicitly said so within the show.

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Music: The.Jones.Project_93

Say g'day to Episode 2 of Mads World: Stood Up Comedy!

This episode focuses on one of the seven deadly dating sins: standing someone up.

You’re going to hear from both me and my good friend Sam Williams, on two very different tales of treachery, after a quick round of Speed Date questions first. The lesson from both being that it’s okay to have a laugh at yourself.

It’s important to be honest about these things, and understand we’re all just toy story aliens squashed in a vending machine, living the same little lives.

Submit your dating questions through madsworld.mp3, and my guests and I will answer them on the show in our Left On Read segment! You will remain anonymous.

All names have been changed and voices disguised unless explicitly said so within the show.

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Get excited for the first ever episode of Mads World!

You'll enjoy a little overview of the Who, Why and What of the Mads World podcast to kick us off for this season.

I have a quick-fire question round with Dan Morris, in the shows Speed Date section.

We also chat about a dramatic and deadly date of his, over in the lush Welsh countryside, as well as a big question in life...

New segment coming next week: Left on Read.

Being left on read forces us to question ourselves, our relationships and our universe.

Submit your dating questions through madsworld.mp3, and my guests and I will answer them on the show! You will remain anonymous.

Click here to support the show for the price of a coffee.

Cover Art: Veredien

Music: The.Jones.Project_93