Madi and Lexie are back — and this week they’re reliving the absolute fever dream that was 2000s school dances. We’re talking awkward slow songs, Axe body spray, Aeropostale polos, and the unspoken rules of post-dance hangouts. They spiral into the different species of kids at school dances (from the wall huggers to the grind line), the bedazzled disasters we called dresses, and the absolute ick that was the corsage exchange. It’s nostalgia, it’s friendship, it’s mild delusion — all wrapped up in a laugh-filled episode that proves growing up in the early 2000s was somehow both the best and the most embarrassing time ever.

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This week on WYM: Girls Gone Wild. Our mads are coming in hot—Madi’s losing faith in humanity because no one knows what 3iAtlas is, and Lexie’s fighting off Snapchat memories of her ex.  Fresh off a girls’ camping trip, we’re scratching mosquito bites and our heads at life in the great outdoors. Add camping fails (air mattress wars, bug invasions, questionable s’mores strategy), and you’ll see why we’re not winning any survival awards. But hey, at least we packed the wine & bourbon. 

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Fall is here, which means football, fantasy lineups, and yes—even pumpkin spice leagues.  In this episode of Wait, You’re Mad?, Lexie and Madi tackle creative team names, laugh through fantasy punishments, and draft their favorite fall picks.

They’re joined by their friend Emily, who shares the story of her family’s aronia berry farm—covering the health perks of this Midwest super fruit and why local, sustainable food matters.

With laughs, listener hot takes, and plenty of Midwest charm, this episode is part football fun, part food for thought.

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Back in Season 1, we recorded an entire episode about 2000s comedies…and then locked it away in the WYM vault.  So this is our official Take Two: the comedies that defined the 2000s.

From sneaking into R-rated showings at the Carmike to quoting Anchorman until it was tattooed on our brains, these movies were more than entertainment—they were cultural moments. Some only hit because we were teenagers, others were ahead of their time, and a few are still comfort rewatches today.

This week we’re putting 2000s comedy classics head-to-head: Will Ferrell vs Ben Stiller, frat boy weddings vs stoner smacks, Napoleon Dynamite vs Juno, and more. We’ll debate which ones hold up, which ones aged like milk, and why comedies don’t land in theaters the same way anymore.

Plus: Quote battles, soundtrack shoutouts, a round of Petty or Valid: Movie Edition, and the ultimate question—if you could only keep one 2000s comedy forever, which one makes the cut?

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It’s time for Wish, Yes, Magic — aka our excuse to complain, manifest pilates studios we’ll never use, and call a charcuterie board on a mountain “spiritual.” Matt Banwart crashes the pod with big news before we spiral into yellowjacket wars, algorithm gaslighting, surprise book club energy, and maybe even a little tarot-fueled Midwest magic.

New in Des Moines! Speakeasy Comedy: https://speakeasycomedydsm.com/ 

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Forget January. We’re declaring September the real New Year—fewer hangovers, cuter outfits, and better snacks. This week we’re diving into back-to-school nostalgia, roasting fall fashion trends (yes, gaucho pants make an appearance), and making half-baked resolutions we’ll abandon by October. Grab your PSL, dust off your planner, and join us for the coziest ‘fresh start’ of the year.

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This week on Wait, You’re Mad?, Madi and Lexie are joined by Jason Henkel, the owner of Olliewood Action Sports — Iowa’s only full-service indoor skatepark. Jason shares how he got into BMX, why he purchased Olliewood in 2023, and what he loves about action sports culture.

They dig into the mission behind Olliewood: teaching kids and adults alike how to embrace a growth mindset through skating, BMX, scooters, and rollerblading. The conversation also dives into the stigma surrounding action sports culture, with Jason opening up about success stories, misconceptions, and why building community matters.

Of course, it wouldn’t be Wait, You’re Mad? without a few rants:  Jeep ducks, the show Love Island, and Labubus. 

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We’re back from our summer hiatus with all the laughs, and lessons from the past few months. From farmers markets and late sunsets to weekend trips gone wrong, we’re recapping the peaks, pits, and hobbies that defined our summer.

Find out why Claire’s in the mall is making Lexie mad, who really has the best sweet corn in Iowa, sourdough obsessions, and whether the Fourth of July is actually a fun holiday or not.

Plus: what we missed while on break, what we’re bringing into the next season of WYM, and why your summer doesn’t have to look like a rom-com to be meaningful. Think of it as your summer recap reel — bloopers included.

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It’s been a year of egg salad, Red Robin shoutouts, and tinned fish recommendations, and somehow, we’re still mad (and still recording).

In this anniversary episode of Wait, You’re Mad?, we reflect on the chaos and growth of year one: from our pettiest grievances to our proudest unhinged moments.

We’re serving up superlatives, revisiting our greatest rants, and pulling back the curtain on listener stats. Plus, we manifest some wild dreams for year two—including a hot girl walk episode and a live show, probably at a suspiciously carpeted bowling alley.

Whether you’re new here or have been mad with us since day one, this is your celebration too.

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In this episode, Madi and Lexie dive into what it really means to live intentionally and protect your peace—without losing your power, your voice, or your sense of self. From nightly walks and morning journaling to red light therapy and the power of saying no, the conversation explores how small, mindful choices can lead to big shifts in clarity, calm, and confidence.

They reflect on the difference between true rest and performative calm, the ways they’ve learned to listen to their bodies, and why boundaries are a form of both self-respect and emotional honesty. Whether it’s deleting phone distractions or rethinking your default “yes,” this episode is about reclaiming your energy, redefining rest, and embracing a softer—but still strong—approach to life.

Plus: a very important tangent on TSA PreCheck and the REAL ID. 

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