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My Existential CrisisBullshit or No Shit: Episode 6We'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 share 5 stories, some true, some completely made up, all completely bizarre. It's up to you to decide which is which. At the end, we will reveal which are Bullshit and which are No Shit. Thanks for listening, and if you like what you hear, take the time to like and subscribe!Follow My Existential Crisis on Instagram & Facebook @MECrisisPodFind us on Spotify...2025-07-2952 minMy Existential CrisisCryptid Interview Round 2025MEC, My Existential Corp, is interviewing for the highly valued position of unpaid intern. Five cryptids have applied — the Squonk, Mothman, the Pukwudgie, the Thunderbird and Sasquatch. We grade each on what they're wearing to the interview, their poise during the interview itself and their competency with office tools. Who will emerge as the victor? Listen to find out. If you like what you hear, take the time to like, subscribe and rate us five stars! Follow My Existential Crisis on Instagram and Facebook @MECrisisPod. Follow us on Spotify, YouTube and anywhere else yo...2025-07-0749 minMy Existential Crisis65. Commercial Innovation Over Public Safety! (The OceanGate Submersible Disaster)We're back with episode 65 and I promise it's worth the wait! This week, Dylan kicks us off my telling us about a morbid omen that laid literally at his feet: a dead crow-sized crow. This sparks a discussion about Dylan's dislike for nature and travel and Madison's apparent love for the Grand Canyon, all in the search of finding what we value. Ultimately, this is one of our most wholesome openings where we only slightly dabble into Madison's recurring existential conundrum with Time.This week, Madison tells us all...2025-07-011h 20My Existential Crisis64. A Near Miss at Shaffer's (Quantum Immortality)What do we cover in the intro? What don't we cover in the intro. We go into the *perfect* French toast recipe, severe hyperpronation, Vicodin, and, of course, baseball. We also talk about Sabrina Carpenter's controversial new album cover. In this episode, Dylan covers quantum immortality, the theory that we continue to live indefinitely, switching into parallel universes to avoid death. We talk about the theory's connection to other theories, the tragic story of Redditor /afh43, implications for the justice system and what it means to live forever. Heads up! We do run into some...2025-06-1645 minMy Existential Crisis63. The Delightfulness of It All (The Murder of Bob Crane)It's episode 63 and we're coming at you with the most wholesome of intros today. We throw it back to driving lessons, Madison's unparalleled parallel parking skills, and Dylan dreaming about dogs made of flowers and skiing with a Greek bust statue. This week, Madison takes us into an Octogenarian's dream with the some old Hollywood gossip: the murder of Bob Crane. A rising Hollywood star turned washed up actor, Bob Crane was murdered in his apartment shortly before his 50th birthday, but that isn't even the most interesting part of the story. ...2025-06-111h 05My Existential CrisisBullshit or No Shit: Episode 5We'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 share 5 stories, some true, some completely made up, all completely bizarre. It's up to you to decide which is which. At the end, we will reveal which are Bullshit and which are No Shit. Thanks for listening, and if you like what you hear, take the time to like and subscribe!Follow My Existential Crisis on Instagram & Facebook @MECrisisPodFind us...2025-06-0344 minMy Existential Crisis62. General Decrepit Ruins, At Your Service (The Soul Trap Theory)Happy Memorial Day! We're coming at you with episode 62 and we have a rather grim one for you today. But first, Dylan tells us about his new purchase and we're eagerly awaiting the visuals for it. He's also become a hat guy, but wants to make it clear that he's not a fedora guy. Madison talks briefly about her travels from the last 2 weeks where she went to Kenya, Budapest, Vienna, and Prague. This week, Dylan gets a bit spiritually existential as he tells us about the controversial Soul Trap Theory (and no, that's not a new...2025-05-2747 minMy Existential Crisis61. Aaron the Ripper (The Disappearance and Reappearance of Alicia Navarro)We've reached episode 61! Not exactly a huge milestone but impressive nonetheless. Dylan talks about his experience taking voice lessons and gives his best rendition of John Dylnver's "Take Me Home, Country Roads." Madison provides an update on one of the oldest cases in true crime history, the mystery of Jack the Ripper's identity. She also updates us on the Vallow-Daybell case before going into the disappearance and reappearance of Alicia Navarro. Thanks for listening, and if you like what you hear, take the time to like, subscribe and rate...2025-05-1938 minMy Existential Crisis60. God Cursed Me and I Said "Thank You" (The Horrors of Microplastics)We've reached our 60th episode! And Dylan has reached his 30th birthday. We talk about Oddjob Hats (not a sponsor - yet), Steven King movies, secret cookie recipes and unassuming drug dealers. In this episode, Dylan goes into the emerging panic surrounding microplastics, from its origins to the current day conversation around this growing issue. We go into the health problems caused by microplastics, potential ways to detox and more. Thanks for listening, and if you like what you hear, take the time to like, subscribe and rate us five stars! Follow My Existential Crisis...2025-05-1236 minMy Existential Crisis59. Have You Heard of Mindfulness? (John Wayne Gacy Part 3)This week, we conclude our three-part series on John Wayne Gacy. Dylan and Madison talk about their favorite episodes of My Existential Crisis, Dylan's 30th birthday and anxiety-inducing psychiatry calls to discuss anxiety. An important question is posed: Is napping a hobby? For the final part of this series, Madison goes into Gacy's methods, his court case and execution. We talk about the grisly details and more, discussing our opinions on the death penalty and the legacy of one of America's most infamous killers. Thanks for listening, and if you like what you hear, take...2025-05-051h 01My Existential Crisis58. The One Animal You Won't See on an African Safari (John Wayne Gacy Part 2)We're back with part two of our three-part series on John Wayne Gacy. Dylan talks about his disheartening experience with an Instagram scammer and his heartening experience with a large branch. Madison goes into her upcoming trip to Kenya and the tiger-less safari she has planned. In this second part, we follow Gacy's descent into increasingly violent and erratic behavior as investigators close in. The chase comes to a powerful, poignant conclusion. We'll follow up with the final part next week, so stay tuned. Thanks for listening, and if...2025-04-2856 minMy Existential Crisis57. An Unimpressed Confederate Ghost Soldier (John Wayne Gacy Part 1)It's episode 57! Dylan and Madison talk for 20 minutes about all the things life has brought them in the last few weeks. Dylan has a creepy crawly scare which sent Madison into "go-mode," and Madison experienced a ghostly occurrence at the Gettysburg battlefield. This week (and the next two subsequent weeks), Madison brings us part one of the account of John Wayne Gacy and his many victims. It's a doozy of a story that we wanted to make sure had its due diligence done. Strap in for part one and keep your eyes peeled for...2025-04-211h 03My Existential Crisis56. Big Chair Problems & Pastry Chef Aspirations (The Mystical Mount Kailash)Another week, another episode! Dylan talks about his problematic purchase of an overly large office chair, bemoaning the reaction of his coworkers. Madison makes an enemy of a curb, talking in graphic detail about the tumble she took. Dylan then goes on to discuss the mysterious Mount Kailash, a place of great religious significance in many Eastern religions. The mountain, never formally summited, is surrounded by strange phenomenon and rumors of a mystical city named Shambhala. Thanks for listening, and if you like what you hear, take the time...2025-04-0747 minMy Existential Crisis55. My Happy Meal Ass & a Bubble Wrap Salesman (The Death of Tina Watson)We're here with episode 55 and we're feeling some weird energy today. We're joined by Binx in the studio today while we talk more about Madison's recent cruise, Dylan's selfish habits, banana milk, childhood nostalgia, and much more this time around. We just can't seem to shut up. This week, Madison brings the story of the death of Tina Watson. It's both solved and unsolved and someone has been tried and acquitted for the same crime. In the end, you decide what you think. Thanks for listening, and...2025-03-311h 03My Existential Crisis54. Taming the Tain & Syncing the Hemis (The Dark Side of Meditation)We're back with another episode! We hear more about Dylan's ski trip to Vermont, all the whacky falls and the surprising fact that you can, actually, get sunburned when it's snowy and cold. Madison tells us about her Google Bot costume, created with duct tape and determination for a surreal birthday celebration. This week, Dylan covers the dark side of meditation, going into facts and figures that demonstrate the mental danger of diving into this practice uninformed. He provides a few stories from meditators before discussing his own experience with the hemi-sync method. 2025-03-2444 minMy Existential Crisis53. A Hairline Fracture in My Sanity & Wasabi Schwabe (Third Man Syndrome)We're slightly delayed, but BACK with episode 53! This week, Madison talks more about her upcoming travel plans, some upside down pineapple lore, fears of human trafficking, and Somalian pirates, but that's just a normal Tuesday for her. Dylan provides no comfort at all, but still remains incredibly optimistic despite the troublesome state of the world. Don't worry though, we've got Rush Limbaugh in our corner...This week, Madison covers the phenomena known as Third Man Syndrome and shares stories from those who have experienced it. Dylan impresses us all...2025-03-2048 minMy Existential Crisis52. Fatal Prosciutto & Little Tiny Guys (Bashar the Extraterrestrial)Episode 52 is here, and it's a weird one. We talk about a close call with a (near) fatal appetizer, precognitive knowledge of raffle drawings and the growing conversation around telepathy in people and pets. Is it real, and if not, how do our cats know when to come to the door when we arrive home? There's literally no other explanation. This week, Dylan is covering Darryl Anka (Darryl, not Paul) and his alleged ability to channel an alien entity that calls itself Bashar. We talk about Darryl's background and Bashar's comments on reality, the...2025-03-1047 minMy Existential Crisis51. 2020 Thrive, 2020 Drive & Wig Talk (The Story of Blanche Monnier)We're on episode 51 and we are having the time of our lives. Madison has won a trip to KENYA, where she will embark on a 20 hour flight for a total of over 2 days of travel. She's going to be pumped full of inoculations and root beer-flavored malaria pills in order to have the opportunity of a lifetime. Dylan, equally as impressive(?), is *maybe* driving across the country in the fall, but that's to be determined. This week, Madison covers the story of Blanche Monnier, a socialite who had mysteriously disappeared after a night out...2025-03-0344 minMy Existential Crisis50. Tactical Feeling & An Unimpressive Ice Crystal (Is Water Sentient?)We're officially over the hill with episode 50! It's been a long journey, but we've loved every bit of it. We're especially unhinged this week with lots of passionate conversation and fun facts.Madison rants about society's lack of knowledge on how to use roundabouts properly and indulges us all in a traffic safety lesson. Overall, we've determined that we're upon the end times and Dylan informs us of the very little he knows about the rapture. To prove that we know *something* the duo rattles off random facts.This...2025-02-2453 minMy Existential Crisis49. An After-After Birthday and a Puckered Blowhole (The Girl Who Talked to Dolphins)After a very very (very) long unintentional hiatus from technological and viral illness, we are BACK with episode 49!This week, the duo get caught up on all the things they've missed talking about over the last month: wedding planning, a broken shelf, devilish cats, etc. Madison brings the tragic, sensual star-crossed tale of Margaret Lovatt and Peter... the dolphin. While the story is not as titillating as the headlines would make it sound, it's still tragically existential in SO many other ways.Thanks for listening, and if you like what you hear, take...2025-02-1856 minMy Existential Crisis48. My Bare Hands & A Communal Mail Slot (The Murder of Robert Eric Wone)Welcome to episode 48! We're diving into 2025 with lots of goals and growth! We're getting bronchy honky tonky squonky up in here! We're losing our minds and diving headfirst into existential dread after last week's episode...
This week, Madison brings a real doozy. If you wanted something simple, this is not it. Madison covers the unsolved and incredibly mysterious murder of Robert Eric Wone. It's got twists and turns and DNA not in the places you'd expect.
Thanks for listening, and if you like what you hear, take the time to like and...2025-01-131h 05My Existential Crisis47. Binaural Beats to Shift Your Reality To (Google's Willow Chip & Parallel Universes)New year, new us! Welcome to episode 47 and a brand new year! Twenty-twenty-five, twenty-twenty THRIVE, am I right? Surprise surprise, Madison is sick again, but Dylan is feeling better than ever. We aren't ones for resolutions, but Madison's goal is going to be carrying Madame Zeroni up the mountain to fix her lungs.
This week, Dylan breaks our brains by talking about Google's recent breakthrough, a quantum computing chip called the Willow Chip, which can solve a problem that would take
10 septillion years only 5 minutes. Even more bonkers, the scientists who created it believe...2025-01-0642 minMy Existential Crisis46. A Tinfoil Hat & the Star Trek Parallel (The Mystery Drones Over New Jersey)It's episode 46 and we're just jumping right into our story today!
In this episode, Dylan dives deep into the recent mysterious drone and orb appearances over New Jersey and across the globe. We speculate their origins, how much the government knows, and the best and worse case scenarios of these sightings. We're talking aliens, orbs, and parallel universes. In case you thought we were sane, this is the most we've sounded like crazed conspiracy theorists to date (and not gonna lie, it gets a little dark).
Thanks for listening, and if you...2024-12-3041 minMy Existential Crisis45. Two Gleeks and an Anheuser Schnauzer (The Circleville Letters)It's episode 45 and although the opening banter got cut a little short, it certainly wasn't lacking depth. Our very own Madison is now a betrothed woman! Now if only she can stop hurting her fingers so she can put on that ring.
This week, Madison covers the decades-long mystery of the Circleville letters. It's giving Agatha Christie, it's giving James Patterson, it's giving Gossip Girl vibes. If nothing else, don't forget about the Circleville Pumpkin Festival!
Thanks for listening, and if you like what you hear, take the time to like and...2024-12-2457 minMy Existential CrisisCryptid Beauty Pageant 2024Welcome to a special episode of My Existential Crisis! Today, we aren't pitting our beloved cryptids up to fight with their strength; this week, they're fighting with their fierceness in a Cryptid Beauty Pageant!
Our six fabulous contestants are the Squonk, Sasquatch, Mothman, Thunderbird, the Loch Ness Monster, and the Mongolian Death Worm.
We'll judge their beauty, charm, and talent on a scale of one to ten, tally up their scores, and see who comes out on top!
Thanks for listening, and if you like what you...2024-12-1744 minMy Existential CrisisBullshit or No Shit: Episode 4We'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 share 5 stories, some true, some completely made up, all completely bizarre. It's up to you to decide which is which. At the end, we will reveal which are Bullshit and which are No Shit.
Thanks for listening, and if you like what you hear, take the time to like and subscribe!
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Find us on Spotify...2024-12-1040 minMy Existential Crisis44. My Dumb Ass & the Banana Factory (The Mysterious Death Of Jonathan Luna)It's episode 44 and we've got some good stuff for you today! This week Madison discusses her not-so-near death experience with tetanus and David's homemade chicken nuggies. Dylan talks about his recent audition experience for a short film and how he misunderstood an improv exercise.
We also received an email from a listener with her own theory about the Jon Benet Ramsey case. To inform ourselves better for the discussion, we listened to a recently released Crime Junkie episode with more information on the case, an Interview with John Ramsey, and would encourage you to...2024-12-0256 minMy Existential Crisis43. A Busted Rhomboid & a Space-Faring Furry (The Story of Suzanne Sevakis)Episode 43 is here! We're back bigger than ever before with one of our longest episodes despite inly covering one story. Dylan talks about his recent gym experience as a Certified Jock™️and his other experience playing a 10-hour board game where he played a space cat person. Madison talks about the show she just finished and her aspirations for her long-awaited break.
This week, Madison tell us the story of Suzanne Sevakis, a wild story with many timelines, names, and twists. Buckle up, kids. You want to pay attention to this one.
Thanks for listening, and if you like what...2024-11-261h 33My Existential Crisis42. A Gustatory Hallucination & My Deity, Big Bird (The Bardo Thodol)It's episode 42 of My Existential Crisis and also the 2nd anniversary of its inception! After an unintentional hiatus and technical difficulties, we are back and stronger than ever! That is, despite the grim nature of the world. But, no matter!
This week, Dylan takes us on a journey through the afterlife with the Bardo Thodol, the Tibetan Book of the Dead that is meant to help direct a soul through its transition towards rebirth through reincarnation or liberation in the afterlife.
We also have some major updates to the...2024-11-1853 minMy Existential Crisis41. Not THAT Much of a Loser & a Pickle Phobia (The Final Fantasy Cult & Herb Baumeister)Welcome to episode 41, where Dylan and Madison descend into utter madness. Seriously, they're on a different level this episode. I don't know what to tell you. Dylan starts talking about his fall fashion choices and Madison talks about her improv class's recent performance including an American tragedy, the Muppets, and hospice care.
This week, Dylan covers the Final Fantasy Cult which gets Madison talking on the very little she knows of Final Fantasy and other videos games. Seriously, if anyone knows of the underwater(?), handball/quidditch-type sport in a Final Fantasy game which (separately...2024-10-071h 32My Existential Crisis40. Mundune Interactions & Nephewtism (Extreme Performance Art & the Salem Witch Trials)We made it to episode 40!!! Madison tells us all about her recent trip to Boston where she laments the amount she paid in parking and all the pee she stepped in. Dylan tells us about his adventures with lucid dreaming and shares some excerpts from his dream journal.
Inspired by Madison's most recent BS or NS episode flub, Dylan tells us about some of the most well known extreme performance artists and their most popular work. Inspired by her trip to Salem and the fall season, Madison tell us all about the Salem Witch...2024-09-241h 12My Existential Crisis39. Slot Wheels & Blackjack Deals and a Cake Situation (Rosemary Kennedy & Determinism)It's episode 39 and we're starting off strong with climbing metaphorical mountains to emotional, spiritual, and social progress and we end poorly with bleeped out casinos and comparing funerial preparation of dead bodies to cake construction.
Madison starts with the tragic tale of the forgotten Kennedy (yes, of THAT Kennedy lineage), Rosemary. Although her life was tumultuous for the way she had to hide herself and was ultimately hidden from the world, her siblings made sure to create a lasting legacy for her.
Dylan talks about the philosophical idea of...2024-09-091h 07My Existential Crisis38. Squonk ASMR & A Haunted Nissan Juke (MEC Podcast Trivia & Cotard's Syndrome)Hey Crisis Cuties! It's episode 38 and that becomes incredibly relevant for Dylan's part of the episode. First, Dylan regales us with the terrifying tale of his broken car fob and his not-so near death experience because of it. Madison has very little to say for once except that she will forever hold a grudge for those who didn't tell her about Squonkapolooza.
This week, Dylan has some fun with a My Existential Crisis trivia game for our fan to enjoy. If you score better than a 68%, you're a bigger fan than Madison.
2024-08-261h 02My Existential CrisisCryptid Tournament Bracket #2*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 Nessie take the crown? Will the Jersey Devil live up to his name? Will the Batsquatch give his cousin a run for his money? Let us know who YOU think would win!
Once that’s squared away, the winner will fight the champion of the last tournament: the Thunderbird!
Initial Pairings:
Lo...2024-08-1258 minMy Existential Crisis37. A Cheddar Bay Biscuit Scheme and a Skeleton Baby (H.H. Holmes & The Black Paintings of Francisco Goya)Episode 37 is here and we start off by seeing how poorly our minds are melded. Madison has a LOT to share about her fever dream of a trip to Maine, so buckle up. Dylan tells us about his summer staycation that is much less interesting, but still valid.
This week, Madison tells the very long (and maybe not entirely true) story of H.H. Holmes. Dylan brings his love of art history to the MEC cesspool with Francisco Goya's Black Paintings, a fascinating and sad story of artistic expression. To see the art, follow...2024-07-301h 12My Existential CrisisBullshit or No Shit: Episode 3We'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." Dylan and Madison each share 3 stories, some true, some completely made up, all completely bizarre. It's up to you to decide which is which. At the end, we will reveal which are Bullshit and which are No Shit.
Thanks for listening, and if you like what you hear, take the time to like and subscribe!
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Find us on Spotify, YouTube...2024-07-1547 minMy Existential Crisis36. Mormons Be Crazy & Forbidden Boba (The Kidnappings of Jan Broberg Part 2 & The Worst Drinks Ever Made)We're over halfway through our dirty thirties on episode 36! Dylan and Madison take an accidental existential tangent through classic literature, recent past times, and ham costumes.
Madison finished the infuriating tale of the kidnappings of Jan Broberg. It starts off like a rocket and we go downhill from there. Dylan tries lifting our spirits by disgusting us with the most disgusting drinks made for human consumption. If you're thinking, "how is that existential crisis material?" well... just give it a listen and you'll see. Humans are the actual worst.
Thanks for listening, and if you like what...2024-06-031h 12My Existential Crisis35. A Fruit Basket's Fruit Basket & a Nuke in Your Daisy Dukes (The Kidnappings of Jan Broberg Part 1 & The Worst Moral Dilemmas)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 you can... this one might be the roughest story yet. Dylan takes us on a (surprisingly) lighter journey by torturing Madison with the worst moral dilemmas he could find...2024-05-201h 21My Existential Crisis34. Tippi Hedren's Dented Skull & 27 Honky Tonks (The Ill-Fated Movie "Roar" & Centralia, PA)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 covers the city of Centralia, PA, a place only an hour away and full of tourist potential.
Thanks for listening, and if you like what you hear, take the time to like and subscribe...2024-05-081h 01My Existential Crisis33. Seth Speaks & the Cautionary Tale of Jennifer PanIt'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 out so soon before researching).
Thanks for listening, and if you like what you hear, take the time to like and subscribe! Follow...2024-04-161h 05My Existential Crisis32. Getting Lost In the Sauce With the Sauce Boss & Kids With A TwistIt'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.
Thanks for listening, and if you like what you hear, take the time to like and subscribe! Follow My Existential Crisis on Instagram & Facebook @MECrisisPod
Find us on Spoti...2024-03-261h 03My Existential Crisis31. A Carnivore's Dream & An Everyman's HatManIt'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. Dylan discusses a few different alternative theories for ghostly encounters.
Thanks for listening, and if you like what you hear, take the time to like and subscribe! Follow My Existential Crisis on Instagram...2024-03-121h 05My Existential Crisis30. A Dream Peeper & a Major BummerCongrats! 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 apologies for the last time for the major bummer she's bringing to the table; she covers the devastating case of Genie Wiley.
Videos...2024-02-281h 23My Existential Crisis29. Small Alveoli and a Giant ClawWelcome 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 covers the "Gone Girl" case and the unbelievable series of events that it takes.
***SPOILERS*** Dylan is quick to spoil some elements of the movie Gone Girl. If you have an issue with...2024-02-121h 27My Existential Crisis28. An Unintentional Hiatus and a Muppet Baby ChristmasHappy 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 the time to like and subscribe!
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Find us on Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere else you find y...2024-01-291h 23My Existential CrisisCryptid Tournament Bracket #1*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 Pairings:
Goblin Vs. Ratman
Sasquatch vs Mothman
Thunderbird vs Aliens
Gnomes vs Squonk
Thanks...2024-01-1750 minMy Existential Crisis27. A Prepubescent Frog and Beige-Adjacent CouchesEpisode 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 backstory of the strenuous work culture in Japan which certainly feels dystopian.Madison covers the ACTUAL inspiration for "The Orphan," the story of Barbora Skrlova, which is shockingly far...2023-12-111h 08My Existential Crisis26. Accidental Lies and Shaming Milk DrinkersIt'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' "A Christmas Carol?" (and yes, she's right).
Madison covers the mysterious case of Natalia Grace. While it was not the inspiration for the movie, The Orphan, the...2023-11-1458 minMy Existential Crisis25. Our Existential Crisis: Happy One Year of MEC!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 where we guess which movies are based on true events. Jarod walks us through the history and mystère of Lake Lanier in Georgia.
Thanks for listening, and if y...2023-10-301h 34My Existential Crisis24. Boo Houses and a Seaman's Consensual Torture PornIt'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 been deemed America's Scariest Haunted House: McKamey Manor. No, it's not really haunted. No, I wouldn't consider it a haunted house. But it's very disturbing.
Thanks for listening...2023-10-1756 minMy Existential Crisis23. Stanley Tucci's Famed Naval Career & Banana HatersCongratulations! 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 Cari Farver. Listen people, NO man is worth killing over... not even Josh Groban. Madison tells us the missing persons case of Alissa Turney and the recent developments that have...2023-10-0353 minMy Existential Crisis22. Slaw and Order: the Cole Case Files & Hailey's Appalachian WoesI 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?
Madison starts us off with the recent 2022 conviction of Lucy Letby, Britain's most prolific child killer in modern history. Hailey then brings us up to date with the recent arrest...2023-09-181h 19My Existential Crisis21. A Kindergarten Bully and Our Feminist AgendaIt'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 kindergarten with her own time out doll, and we promise, she's much more well-adjusted nowadays. Madison's story is all about Mary Vincent and her incredible story of survival and activism.2023-09-061h 24My Existential CrisisBullshit or No Shit: Episode 2We'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 Jarod will function as the audience and try to make his guesses. He guessed 2.5 out of 5 right. Can you do better than that?
Thanks for listening, and if you like what...2023-08-2155 minMy Existential Crisis20. A Spiritual Dynamo and a Plague-Ridden Mouse MaidenWe'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 2023) for the murders of her two children, Tylee Rylan and JJ Vallow. Dylan covers the origins and mystère of the Ratman.
Thanks for listening, and if you like what y...2023-08-071h 16My Existential Crisis19. The Trolley Solution and a Snake Flavored Go-GurtIt'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 YouTube channel "2020Vision" which successfully predicted celebrity deaths (but only if you're as gullible as Madison is). Madison grosses us out with the story of Tarrare, the man with an insatiable appetite and a very bizarre...2023-07-2552 minMy Existential Crisis18. Top Hat Ghosts & Nocturnal Sexy Mummy TimeWelcome 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 know how insane that sounds. Can't everything just be a little bit true?
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Follow...2023-07-111h 18My Existential Crisis17. Bleached Bones and the SecretWelcome 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 which describes 12 different riddles which lead to 12 different treasures, only three of which have been found. Dylan also exposes how poorly Madison listens and thinks under pressure, especially when it comes...2023-06-261h 10My Existential Crisis16. The Bang Gang and Ghostly Technical DifficultiesWelcome 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 tells us about Robert the Doll who may be a little too close for comfort.
Thanks for listening, and if you like what you...2023-06-131h 00My Existential Crisis15. Just Me, Myself, and I, and Much Needed Comic ReliefWelcome 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 Amanda Knox's name that has been most attributed to this case. We discuss the perils of the judicial system that convicted them along with the misogyny in the...2023-05-3055 minMy Existential Crisis14. I'll Be Watching You & the ClimbIt'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). Madison tells the chilling story of the Watcher House, full of dramatic readings and seriously messed up stalking. Jarod dives into the Dyatlov Pass and the mysterious deaths th...2023-05-151h 23My Existential Crisis13. A Shark Attack and Nightmare FuelEpisode 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 aforementioned fears by deep diving into the "uncanny valley." Madison covers a story that has haunted her ever since she heard of it: the disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley.2023-05-011h 18My Existential Crisis12. Birthdays and Pickles and Heights, Oh My!Welcome to episode 12 of My Existential Crisis. This week Hailey gives us a warning to take heed of: never take a Greyhound bus. Thankfully she made it to her destination safely and got to spend some good quality time with Madison. Madison talks about her biggest fears (which include pickles, heights, elevators, and mannequins) and yes, we know how ridiculous this sounds. Madison discusses the case of Elisa Lam, her death, and the Elevator Game theory that goes along with it. Hailey spends this week talking about stories of sexual assault and violence on women and young girls from...2023-04-1759 minMy Existential CrisisBullshit or No Shit: Episode 1We're switching things we this week and bringing you a special episode! Inspired by the 90s show "Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction," the MEC gang wanted to recreate this idea for their audience. 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 which. Hailey will function as the audience and try to make her guesses.
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2023-04-0350 minMy Existential Crisis11. Shaved Eyebrows and a Packet of Ramen NoodlesWelcome to episode 11 of our collective existential crisis! Madison tells us about some new additions to the MEC podcast fam and we get a glimpse at Hailey's middle school style choices. Also, Madison has a mission for you: find the haunted doll videos! You won't regret it, I promise. Hailey tells us the story of Brandon Swanson's disappearance and the law his mother helped push through in order to protect other people like her son. Madison tells us about Phil Williams Jr. and the infamous Élan school.
We've only just began to scratch the surface on the t...2023-03-201h 06My Existential Crisis10. It's So Hard Being Me & Mountain Rug CleaningIt's episode 10 of My Existential Crisis and you'd think we'd know what we're doing by now. This week Hailey talks about more car troubles and Madison finds peace with someone else who understands her love of cleaning videos. Madison (being short on time and energy) discusses all the different ways women used to be punished or tortured in medieval times. Hailey tells us the fascinating story of Anna Anderson... or the Grand Duchess Anastasia?
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Follow My Existential Crisis...2023-03-061h 03My Existential Crisis9. Undying Love & Stupid Sexy Beluga WhalesIt's episode 9 and the vapors are getting to us! We're wishing you a very happy (& belated) Valentine's day with germs and Disney and Leonardo DiCaprio. This week, Madison sticks to the theme of undying love (much like hers for Leo) with the twisted tale of Carl Tanzler and his obsession with a young woman that went beyond the grave. Hailey tries to convince us all of why she believes mermaids exist, and shows us some super sexy whale pics in the process.
Thanks for listening, and if you like what you hear, take the time to like...2023-02-2055 minMy Existential Crisis8. A Vending Machine Birth and Strange ChildrenWe learn the origin story of Madison's first time saying a swear word and how her arm was birthed from a vending machine. We also learn about how strangers in cars just love approaching us for some reason, but at least we're smart about it (kinda?). Hailey tells us all about the missing Sodder children and the theories surrounding that, while Madison lightens the mood a little with the story of the strange appearance (and death) of Kaspar Hauser.
Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear, please take the time to like and subscribe!2023-02-061h 14My Existential Crisis7. Ignorant American Theatre Kids Ranting About Irish HistoryIn case you didn't know before, Hailey and Madison are theatre kids; you won't forget again after this episode... sorry in advance. MEC is switching things up this week with only ONE story to tell, but boy is it a doozy. Hailey got caught up with home renovations and the city life, so she couldn't make time for us this week (jk, jk). It works out cause Madison brought us the hella long story (and a not so brief history lesson) on the Guildford Four and the Maguire Seven.
Thanks for listening and if you like what y...2023-01-231h 04My Existential Crisis6. Sardines in the PipesThe MEC Podcast gang wishes you a happy new year with our messiest show yet! Hailey warns us about the dangers of mixing grapes and dogs, and we see in real time how forgetful Madison is. This week, Hailey tells us about "Ghost Watch," a BBC TV special that caused similar panic to the "War of the Worlds" radio show in the 1930s. Madison tells us about Michael Malloy (also known as Iron Mike/Mike the Durable/the Rasputin of the Bronx), the man who wouldn't die.
Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear, p...2023-01-091h 12My Existential Crisis5. Abominable Snowmen Can't BounceMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the MEC Podcast gang! Hailey tells Madison about the worst trivia night ever and Madison is excited to record in her new apartment for the first time. This week, Madison tells the awful story of the torture and murder of Kristy Bamu. CONTENT WARNING: This story contains child abuse and graphic details. Hailey talks about the most famous doppelganger case ever reported.
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Follow My Existential Crisis on Instagram, Facebook and T...2022-12-2650 minMy Existential Crisis4. Lighthouse LethargyVet visits, doctor's appointments, and big life changes impact Hailey and Madison, but we're always here to lean on each other. This week, Hailey tells us all about the Flannan Isles Lighthouse Mystery (which could have been caused by a huge seabird???) and Madison covers Encephalitis Lethargica (aka The Sleeping Sickness) which will forever haunt us every time we get a sore throat. We also get some answers and discuss the most recent update on "The Boy in the Box"/"America's Unknown Child." Take those "elderbelly" gummies and stay safe out there!
Thanks for listening and if...2022-12-1246 minMy Existential Crisis3. It's Giving ThanksGobble gobble goo and gobble gobble giggle, I wish turkey only cost a nickle... happy Thanksgiving from the MEC podcast gang! Despite disappointing comfort food and losing our wallet, but we're still feeling optimistic. This week, Madison covers the Thanksgiving Briefcase Bombing of 1985 and Hailey lifts our "spirits" (hehe) by telling us all about the ghosts of Disney.
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Find us on Spotify, YouTube, iTunes, and...2022-11-2851 minMy Existential Crisis2. The Lady of the DanceWhile we've each had a series of unfortunate events this week, we're happy to come together to forget it all for an hour. This week Hailey gives us the latest update on the Lady of the Dunes, a mystery that has been unsolved for decades. Madison takes us back in time to discuss the Dancing Plague which "inflicted" people for nearly half of our time... wait, that's not right...
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Follow My Existential Crisis on Instagram, Facebook, and...2022-11-1454 minMy Existential Crisis1. Wrap It Before You HatchetWelcome to My Existential Crisis!
This week, Madison relives her Scotland holiday by covering one of the most infamous murder duos of all time: William Burke and William Hare. Hailey takes a swing at covering Lizzie Borden and discusses her experience staying at the Lizzie Borden B&B.
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Find us on Spotify, Youtube, and anywhere else you find your content.2022-10-311h 06My Existential CrisisTrailer: My Existential CrisisFrom true crime to paranormal activity, world mysteries and From world mysteries to strange scientific phenomena, conspiracy theories, paranormal activity, and true crime, join us on Mondays as we talk through all the weird things that make us question our entire sense of self. This is My Existential Crisis.
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