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Can I Say Something?MODELING RUINED MY CONFIDENCEyour ciss cueens discuss madeline's recent modeling fiasco, improv class, and what it means to cultivate true confidence. also, for the first time in cisstory (ciss history), we have bloopers. you'll need your video on for it.JOIN CISSCORD ON DISCORD! https://discord.com/invite/NgT6sPFzs4follow the pod on instagram: www.instagram.com/cisspod/follow the pod on tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@cisspodfollow madeline: www.instagram.com/madelineaford/follow maalvika: www.instagram.com/maalvikabhat/2025-07-211h 01Can I Say Something?Q&A: motherhood, books, improv classes, & getting a PhDyour ciss cueens are finally back after the long weekend with the q&a episode you've been asking for! this week, we talk about the vulnerable idea of motherhood â the yearning, the uncertainty, the cultural pressure, and what it means to imagine ourselves as future parents. madeline opens up about her journey through improv, acting, and writing classes, sharing the magic of finding your voice on stage and the terror of being seen. maal takes us behind the scenes of phd life. we also discuss john green's "everything is tuberculosis" and leslie feinberg's "stone butch blues" (one of the mo...2025-07-071h 06Can I Say Something?are you performing queerness?happy pride, cissers!!!!!!!! đłď¸âđ in this very special episode, your ciss cueens chat about hinge's new report on how lgbtqia+ daters are embracing label-fluid dating and prioritizing authentic connection over rigid categories. #hingepartnercheck out the Hinge LGBTQIA+ 2025 date report here:http://hin.ge/cisspod_DATEjoin cisscord on discord! https://discord.com/invite/NgT6sPFzs4follow the pod on instagram: www.instagram.com/cisspod/follow the pod on tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@cisspodfollow madeline: www.instagram.com/madelineaford/follow maalvika: www.instagram.com/maalvikabhat/2025-06-2337 minCan I Say Something?bring back kink shamingyour ciss cueens tell the story of the humiliation that ensued at their first cursed workout class together, unpack sabrina carpenter's controversial album cover, madeline opens up about her ongoing EMDR therapy experience and maal comes out as capital n Neurotic.JOIN CISSCORD ON DISCORD! https://discord.com/invite/NgT6sPFzs4follow the pod on instagram: www.instagram.com/cisspod/follow the pod on tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@cisspodfollow madeline: www.instagram.com/madelineaford/follow maalvika: www.instagram.com/maalvikabhat/2025-06-161h 00Can I Say Something?couples therapy: dreamers vs. doers, BPD, & toxic attachment stylesthis week your ciss cueens get suuuuper vulnerable and therapize themselves! they discuss attachment styles, madeline explains bpd, and maal has a revelation about dreamers vs. doers JOIN CISSCORD ON DISCORD! https://discord.gg/NgT6sPFzs4follow the pod on instagram: www.instagram.com/cisspod/follow the pod on tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@cisspodfollow madeline: www.instagram.com/madelineaford/follow maalvika: www.instagram.com/maalvikabhat/2025-06-0957 minCan I Say Something?worrying about being a good person is making you a bad person!your ciss cueens return with a silly Q&A episode. this time, they discuss the irony of overthinking and how it can lead us astray. how obsessing over goodness can actually distance us from connection and action, conflict resolution strategies, how maal was called out for being bad at apologizing, and finding your footing when everything feels unstable.please leave us 5 stars & follow us:â podcast instagram: @cisspodâ â podcast youtube: @cisspodâ â madeline's instagram: @madelineafordâ â maalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhatâ 2025-05-2655 minCan I Say Something?âi regret coming outâ & other vulnerable thoughtsyour ciss cueens talk about madeline's recent cancellation, the straight allegations, post big-event depression, & "everywhere i go, i bring myself" :") atingplease leave us 5 stars & follow us:â podcast instagram: @cisspodâ â podcast youtube: @cisspodâ â madeline's instagram: @madelineafordâ â maalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhatâ 2025-05-1239 minCan I Say Something?controversial opinions on solo traveling, jojo siwa & cheatingciss cueens are here in a BONUS eppy (literally right after we said we were going bi-weekly, lol) to tell you one of madeline's funniest stories ever, maal's recent trip to japan, to discuss the controversy around jojo siwa and cheatingplease leave us 5 stars & follow us:â podcast instagram: @cisspodâ â podcast youtube: @cisspodâ â madeline's instagram: @madelineafordâ â maalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhatâ 2025-05-051h 02Can I Say Something?the world's most asymmetrical face!?!?!?your ciss cueens gab and giggle about struggling with keeping your individuality and creative passions alive while in a relationship, how weird couples prank channels are, career uncertainty, embarassment, and our second favorite ginger: ed sheeran.please leave us 5 stars & follow us:â podcast instagram: @cisspodâ â podcast youtube: @cisspodâ â madeline's instagram: @madelineafordâ â maalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhatâ 2025-04-2754 minCan I Say Something?what no one wants to admit about bikini bodiesyour ciss cueens are back after a little spring break discussing maal's recent trip to mexico, body insecurities, & madeline's EMBARASSING date story. please leave us 5 stars & follow us:â podcast instagram: @cisspodâ â podcast youtube: @cisspodâ â madeline's instagram: @madelineafordâ â maalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhatâ 2025-04-1454 minCan I Say Something?how to know if you're in the right relationship, coming out to your friends, & other advicethe ciss cueens respond to your DMs about overwhelming feelings of hopelessness, recognizing subtle forms of emotional manipulation like negging in relationships, and madeline shares her personal journey of coming out to her friends after a question about homophobic 'friends'.please leave us 5 stars & follow us:â podcast instagram: @cisspodâ â podcast youtube: @cisspodâ â madeline's instagram: @madelineafordâ â maalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhatâ 2025-03-2454 minCan I Say Something?how to avoid the biggest friendship mistakesthere are rules for dating, but friendship is both special and fragile precisely because no one tells you how to succeed at it. your ciss cueens break down the unspoken codes of female friendship: what works, what hurts, and what no one admits! please leave us 5 stars & follow us:podcast instagram: @cisspodpodcast youtube: @cisspodmadeline's instagram: @madelineafordmaalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat2025-03-1745 minCan I Say Something?how to make friends as an adult!your ciss cueens are back with the most requested episode of all time!!!please leave us 5 stars & follow us:podcast instagram: @cisspodpodcast youtube: @cisspodmadeline's instagram: @madelineafordmaalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat2025-03-1055 minCan I Say Something?explaining & analyzing the best book ever: why fish don't exist (full breakdown)CISSERS, WELCOME TO BFF BOOK CLUB. no reading required, but warning: you might end up wanting to read it anyway đâ¨the ciss cueens discuss maal's favorite book of all time: why fish don't exist by lulu miller. we break down this genre-bending masterpiece that's part biography, part memoir, and part scientific adventure. the book won the 2020 kirkus prize for nonfiction and was named one of the best books of 2020 by npr, publishers weekly, and slate (we'll tell you why it deserved all that hype).if you haven't read it yet, don't worry!!!!! - we'll walk you t...2025-03-0359 minCan I Say Something?"i never thought my best friend would ghost me..."the ciss cueens answer cisser cuestions, conundrums, crises, and catastrophes! long term situationships, being perceived in a way you dont see yourself, traumatic friend breakups, choosing roommates, making calculated risks, how to choose your first job out of college, and more.please like, comment, & share the pod with your friends. word of mouth is huge!podcast instagram: @cisspodpodcast youtube: @cisspodmadeline's instagram: @madelineafordmaalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat2025-02-2451 minCan I Say Something?reviewing 5 books in 50 minutesyour ciss cueens review the following đ my body by emily ratajkowski â a bestselling essay collection that dives into beauty, power, and what it means to be seen as a woman. it got a lot of buzz when it came out in 2021, topping the new york times bestseller list, and really shifted how people viewed emrata. some controversial takes here, beware. the seven husbands of evelyn hugo by taylor jenkins reid â probably one of the most viral books on booktok. it came out in 2017 but blew up in recent years, especially with the old hollywood vibes, lgbtq+ love story, and tha...2025-02-1758 minCan I Say Something?which influencers deserve hate?an all-over-the-place episode about the boy causing problems in our life, the most hated influencers, jojo siwa ;D, madeline's reddit historyplease leave us 5 stars & follow us:podcast instagram: @cisspodpodcast youtube: @cisspodmadeline's instagram: @madelineafordmaalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat2025-02-1053 minCan I Say Something?we watched Promising Young Woman so you don't have toTW: SA, trauma. spoilers galore!
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in this episode, we take a deep dive into Promising Young Woman (2020), Emerald Fennellâs sharp, unsettling thriller that redefines the revenge genre. with a powerhouse performance by Carey Mulligan, the film tackles complex themes of justice, accountability, and the illusions of safety.
we go scene-by-scene, breaking down the filmâs striking storytelling, unforgettable characters, and razor-sharp dialogue while analyzing the choices that make it so unique. whether youâve seen the movie or not, this episode is designed to be immersive -- if...2025-02-031h 29Can I Say Something?what we hate about each otheryour ciss cueens have a cosmo in hand & dish on what it's been like living together & being around each other 24/7
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wicked (music and lyrics by stephen schwartz, book by winnie holzman, dir. by jon m. chu): the beloved musical. have you heard of it?
uptown girls (written by julia dahl, mo ogrodnik, and leslie dixon, dir. by boaz yakin): a whimsical story about a carefree heiress (brittany murphy) and a precocious child (dakota fanning) learning from each other.
the family stone (written and directed by thomas bezucha): a family holiday drama-comedy that perfectly balances heart and chaos. diane keaton and sarah jessica parker lead an ensemble cast navigating love, loss, and...2025-01-201h 00Can I Say Something?we watched The Substance so you don't have todisclaimer: this video is FULL OF SPOILERS. also, madelineâs audio is weak at the start but WE PROMISE IT GETS BETTER.
the substance is a 2024 body horror film written, directed, co-edited, and co-produced by coralie fargeat. itâs about a fading celebrity, elisabeth sparkle (played by demi moore), who gets fired by her producer (dennis quaid) for basically aging. then she decides to use this black market drug that makes her a younger version of herself (margaret qualley), but it comes with freaky side effects.
this movie is a france/uk/us co-production, following fargeatâs first feature film r...2025-01-131h 27
Can I Say Something?our wildest childhood storiesyour ciss cueens are BACK for 2025! this time, discussing weird field trips, sneaking out, crushes, and childhood friendship breakups.
one of our favorite episodes yet... loads & loads of giggling :)
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Can I Say Something?"how i overcame bipolar 2 and severe depression"tw: mental illness
in this deeply personal video, madeline opens up about her mental health journey, sharing her struggles and moments of darkness with honesty and vulnerability. to anyone who feels like there's no hope: please know it can and will get better. you are not alone, and there is help available. đ
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if you or someone you know is struggling, here are some resources that can make a difference:
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Can I Say Something?99% vanilla, being "queer enough" & the male ego (q+a episode)the ciss cueens answer your questions on identity, breakups, and dating challenges. tangents include vanilla-shaming and bad ex stories!
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maalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat2024-12-1648 minCan I Say Something?"my first time with a woman" (storytime)madeline recounts her first time with a woman -- from a dm & to a plane ride đ¤Ł
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maalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat2024-12-0943 minCan I Say Something?taylor swift & queerbaiting: the truth? (a debate)hello cissers! here we have part TWO of your ciss cueens (a gaylor & a hetlor) diving into the internetâs Gaylor theories, kaylor vs. swiftgron, the matty healy of it all, and unpacking lyrical analyses.
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2024-12-0246 minCan I Say Something?gaylor is a cult⌠here's how i escapedyour ciss cueens (a gaylor & a hetlor) take a deep dive into the internetâs Gaylor theories, unpack lyrical analyses, discuss queer projection, and reflect on their personal timelines of discovering and connecting with Taylor Swiftâs music.
and this is just part 1 btw! stay tuned!
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2024-11-2656 minCan I Say Something?i was publicly HUMILIATED (storytime)your ciss cueens dive into maalvika's musical trauma, talk hangxiety, dry heaving at your crushes house, one direction boyfriends, and daddy huberman. they're being silly today.
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2024-11-1836 min
Can I Say Something?...and they were roommates! (q+a episode)the ciss cueens answer your dm's and questions! from deciphering whether your feelings are romantic or just a platonic crush, to reflections on aging, the pros and cons of living solo vs. with roommates, and so much more 2024-11-0441 min
Can I Say Something?i was a teenage model⌠and it was a nightmaremadeline recounts how she got signed, shares juicy details from her teen modeling days, and pulls back the curtain on the gritty side of glitz and glamour.
tw: body stuff & grooming
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2024-10-281h 08
Can I Say Something?listen to this if you're afraid to be seen tryingyour ciss cueens discuss their recent fight, why sibling order matters, and discuss the terrifying but empowering process of pushing past fear to bring their ideas to life :') this one is truly for the eldest daughters, mirrorballs, and not chill girls 2024-10-2139 min
Can I Say Something?am i pretty enough to be in your life?your ciss cueens dissect a weird text madeline received at 2am, talk gender roles in gay dating, and maalvika shares a deep insecurity.
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2024-10-1443 min
Can I Say Something?Charlotte York is a closet case, pink eye, the best head, & tootsyour ciss cueens haven't laughed this hard in a LONG time. they sit down with a glass of wine to give you some sex and the city hot takes, madeline recalls her head trauma and butt-to-eye disease, and maalvika spills the beans on toots... it's a wild ride.
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2024-10-0729 min
Can I Say Something?our experiences with jealousyyour ciss cueens divulge their ugly feelings on shame, jealousy, online comparison, and parasocial relationships with your partners ex. plus the song that changed madelineâs life and the shocking influencers she has shared an ex with.
note: in this episode and prior episode description, we use the term âeskimo sisters," and we've since learned about its offensive history, especially in the context of colonialism & how it misrepresents Indigenous cultures! we are SO sorry for using language that disrespects the rich traditions and histories of Indigenous peoples and want to thank those who gently pointed it out, help...2024-09-3042 min
Can I Say Something?the truth about a 12 year age gapmadeline gets vulnerable and recounts her most traumatizing relationship with an older man.Â
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2024-09-2356 min
Can I Say Something?i dated 9 girls in july (storytime)part 2 of madelineâs summer of s*x and partying!!! the ciss cueens talk about the first time madeline got ghosted, revisit a drunk post-date voice memo, and expose who won her heart đ make your guess before you find out!
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2024-09-1643 min
Can I Say Something?madeline's summer of s*x and partying!!!YOU KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS!!! your ciss cueens recap MSoS&P. they cover stories from every date and every girl. now the question remains... who's the winner?
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2024-09-0941 min
Can I Say Something?B!TCHES LOVE NUANCEthe ciss cueens are laughinggg in the ciss castle today!!! they talk dress codes, code switching, girl math, and deepfakes.
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2024-09-0236 min
Can I Say Something?how to know yourselfwe talk rejection, values, and our big plans for the ciss castle (see also: ciss cingdom).
disclaimer: we realized after filming that our mics werenât plugged in properly! Theo is not the most reliable producer, but we couldnât recreate this conversation if we tried, so try your best to enjoy anyway!!
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2024-08-2651 min
Can I Say Something?our love story!?!?the girls recount how they met, talk pod ideas that almost made the cut, evolving attitudes towards men, and the doom and gloom of summer situationships (heyyy siri can you play august by taylor swift)
2024-08-2354 min
Grounded by the FarmHomeless to hopeful: How urban farming is changing lives in an Iowa shelterUrban farming has so much potential but it can be hard to make a living doing it. With the economy today, every city and town seems to have more people experiencing homelessness. In Iowa, there is a unique approach connecting individuals utilizing services at Central Iowa Shelter & Services (CISS) to fresh local food in a win-win and a unique farm right downtown. The facility has been growing vegetables every summer for years but this winter, they opened a greenhouse. Now, some of the people looking for the next steps to housing and employment are spending time planting...2023-05-1040 min