Mads World

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 her. We also explore OCD, everyday rage, Melbourne tram etiquette, mental health as physical health, antidepressants, grief, burnout and the strangely calming world of pimple-popping videos.

And of course… we expose some of Meg’s wildest DMs — from unsolicited “confessions of love” to sour reactions when she doesn’t reply. The parasocial relationships are real.

If you love episodes about autism, mental health, dating, feminism, comedy, boundaries and modern adulthood, this one is for you.

• Autism in adulthood & the moment everything “clicked”
• Why Meg thought her bullies were confusing her with another Meg
• OCD, anxiety & the physical symptoms no one talks about
• Everyday rage & Melbourne’s complete lack of spatial awareness
• Why some people get bored — and why Meg never does
• The mental load on women vs men’s learned helplessness
• Parasocial DMs & men treating comedy like Hinge
• Boundaries, love languages & being misunderstood
• Weight, antidepressants & navigating burnout
• Grief, family, community & the butterfly effect

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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 about the creator industry, being verified, living in Belgium, why she never laughs on dates, how to spot an undercover misogynist, and every hot take she’s been dying to say online but can’t.

We dive into:

• The real story behind this year’s TikTok Awards chaos

• Dating men who reveal traumatic stories within two minutes

• The anti-vaxxer date that escalated in a café

• Incels, the red-pill pipeline, and teen boys falling into it

• Luke Bateman, BookTok, and why publishing is cooked

• Why Travis Kelce might be a beard

• Taylor Swift’s confusing fashion era

• Making men feel inferior as a talent

• Personal Roman Empires and 2016 nostalgia

• The things we misunderstood our whole lives (snowflakes… wind farms…)

• Influencer delusion and the blue-tick drama

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 invited to.

Sam is equal parts comedian, philosopher, and reluctant therapist on Grindr, and this episode is full of the funniest stories you’ve ever heard about dating, sex, men, sausages on planes, childhood hallucinations, and being read to filth by strangers with no profile picture.

We also discuss:

• ChatGPT men giving themselves away with em dashes

• Why gay dating red flags hit different

• Emergency excuses to leave a date (including the best meat-tray escape of all time)

• The psychology of wanting to “win” breakups

• Why women can’t have water until they’re at least 6 months old (apparently)

• Butter-measuring superpowers and niche X-Men abilities

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 and disappearing community are changing the way we connect.

From dating in LA, to comedy madness in New York, this episode is chaotic, clever and completely unfiltered.

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, OF thirst follows, blobbification, and pretending to like Jesus just to get the girl.

It’s unhinged, confessional and cathartic, perfect for anyone who’s ever ghosted out of guilt, fake-read Jordan Peterson for a crush, or been too gay for Saudi Arabia.

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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 pull, the lucid dreaming scam, and Val Kilmer being Lauren’s Batman hill to die on.

It’s chaotic, confessional, and cathartic, perfect for anyone who’s ever cried post-situationship or considered dating a guy because he owns a guitar.

Enjoy the mess divas!!!

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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 ghosting, medical gaslighting, using mobility aids, and the joy of finding real connection.

From wild date stories to calling out performative inclusivity in media, this episode is a must-listen for anyone wanting to better understand how to show up, speak up, and do better.

Featuring: toxic exes, awkward dates, sensory joys, chronic pain, internet crushes, and Zoe’s dream of writing a TV show where disability is just part of life — not the whole plot.

🔗 Follow Zoe: @somethingbeginningwithz

🎙️ Hosted by Maddy Carty @madsworld.mp3

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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 & dog test theory

• Feminist hills to die on (including: men should be born in jail)

Plus: trauma bonding, period simulators, Roman Empires, and why we’re blocking first and processing later.

🎧 Follow Ash:

• TikTok: @ashleigh0hlsen

• Instagram: @baccy.bong

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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 YouTuber • Incel pipelines, Andrew Tate, and the need for better male role models • The comment section vs real life • Gaming culture, feminist merch, and why your partner should be your best friendThis one’s for the chronically online, the ex-Nice Guys, and anyone who remembers Charlie the Unicorn.🎮 Follow James: @manykudos🛒 Merch: https://fantasydivision.online/

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 her whole fist in her mouth for free drinks.

We also dive deep into her feminine energy era, heartbreak healing, and what it takes to go viral while staying true to yourself.

Follow @mad.day_ on TikTok & Instagram, and check out her new track just in time for Euro summer.