Best Kicks and Giggles Podcasts (2025)

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James Mattern | Episode 82 1:09:58

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Comedian//host with the most James Mattern stops by the Mad House to delight us!! He gives Maddy his elevator pitch, which goes left quickly, then they discuss the power of ASMR, James opening for Chris Distefano at MSG, and more! Call the FUPA Hotline: (347) 480-9006 Follow James: https://www.instagram.com/thejamesmattern/?hl=en https://jamesmatte…

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Brandon Wardell & Annie Lederman | Episode 81 1:19:51

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The Mad House is reporting from Los Angeles this week, and Maddy is with her cool Cali friends, comedians Brandon Wardell & Annie Lederman!! First, Brandon and Maddy shoot the shit and do a deep dive into Wild 'n Out (who knew Brandon was such a WNO aficionado?!), then Annie joins! The trio discusses how to dig your way out of the algorithmic slop,…

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LeMaire | Episode 80 1:22:59

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LeMaire Lee returns to the Mad House this week for a hoot and a hoolf (half)! He and Maddy discuss quitting vaping, Robert Durst, air mattresses and more! Plus, stay tuned for some hot takes in the segment 'Au Contraire, LeMaire'! Call the FUPA Hotline: (347) 480-9006 Follow LeMaire: https://www.instagram.com/lemairelee/?hl=en https://x.com/lemaire…

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Liz Miele | Episode 79 1:10:45

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Legend Liz Miele in the building! Legend Liz Miele in the building! She's got a new special coming out on PunchUp next week called 'Space Camp', so check that out (along with the rest of her robust comedic portfolio!!!). Liz and Maddy discuss their cats, how to keep a good work rhythm, the best things they've learned in therapy, our scammy healthca…

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The Summer Episode | Episode 78 1:11:31

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Hope everyone's been having an easy breezy beautiful summer cuz we sure are in the Mad House! This week Maddy goes solo in the stood, and she dishes on some of her August adventures so far. Plus, stay tuned for some classic segments!!! Call the FUPA Hotline: (347) 480-9006 Follow Maddy: https://www.instagram.com/somaddysmith/?hl=en https://www.tikt…

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Mike Vecchione | Episode 77 1:07:37

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Madoneee a mia! We got Mike Vecchione in the Mad House this week ;) He's been touring, opening in arenas - yes, arenas - for Nate Bargatze, and now he's got a brand new stand up special (also produced by Nate) to top it all off. So yeah, let's just sayyyy when it comes to championship-level jokes, Mr. Vecchione knows a thing or two. He and Maddy di…

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Mike Figs | Episode 76 1:16:04

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Comedian, podcaster, and GaS Digital heavy hitterrr Mike Figs is in the Mad House this week! He talks being an early supporter of New Balance (not by choice), life on the road with Vinny Guadagnino, being the man of the house, and more! Plus, he and Maddy bond over their love Broadway shows through a little game of 'Guess Who: Musicals Edition!' Ca…

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Only Feehans in the Building | Episode 75 1:01:00

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Kerryn Feehan returns to the building!!! She's a comedian, podcaster, and Mad House alum, but you may also know her from her recurring role on hit show 'Tires' (on Netflix) shout out shout out. Kerryn and Maddy discuss dating broke men, boob jobs, and why fitness instructors take their playlists so seriously..... Plus, Maddy shares a crazy story fr…

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Drew Dunn | Episode 74 1:15:04

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Drew Dunn is in the stood this week and man, we haven't laughed this hard in a minute!! Good timing too, cuz he was literally JUST on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, so be sure to check that out! Drew discusses tips on being a new dad, like how to give your kids a microdose trauma to prepare them for the real world, and Maddy pitches her own pl…

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Mike Lawrence | Episode 73 1:03:57

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Comedian/TV writer/roast sommelier Mike Lawrence is chillin in the Mad House this week! He talks living in LA, working on 'Love Island', and workshopping jokes with Maddy in their earlier days of standup! Plus stay tuned for a special movie game segment! Call the FUPA Hotline: (347) 480-9006 Follow Mike: https://www.instagram.com/mikelawrencecomedy…

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Bonnie's Back! | Episode 72 1:02:53

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Mad House favorite//hot mama Bonnie McFarlane is back in the studio this week!!! She and Maddy discuss dirty comedy, aging male actors' horrible hairdos, healing psoriasis with food, being super binary-nonbinary, and more!! Call the FUPA Hotline: (347) 480-9006 Follow Bonnie: https://www.instagram.com/bonniemcfarlane/?hl=en Follow Maddy: https://ww…

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Dan Soder | Episode 71 1:03:01

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Ohhhhh we got a Dan Soder, comedy's golden retriever, in the stood with Maddy this week!!! He's such a good boy. Dan and Maddy discuss horny restaurant workers, single mom rock, getting blazed with family members, and more! So sit back, have a listen, and stay cool out there you guyssss. Call the FUPA Hotline: (347) 480-9006 Follow Dan: https://www…

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12: Tipsy Takes - Death of a Unicorn (2025) 1:32:41

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🦄 We’re Back and Slightly Buzzed! 🩸 After a two-week break, Blood & Ink returns with a slightly off-the-rails (but totally hilarious) episode! J.C. Nollen is joined by Ashleigh and returning guest Sally for a wine-fueled recap of the bizarre A24 creature flick Death of a Unicorn. There’s no Fright Bite this week. Just laughter, chaos, and questiona…

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KP Burke | Episode 70 1:03:07

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KP Burke, hilarious comedian and knowledgable host of 'American Loser' podcast, is in the studio this week! He and Maddy discuss the oversaturated media landscape, bloating, KP's time being stationed in Dubai, their favorite founding fathers, and more! Plus they play a round of 'Guess Who' featuring some more infamous losers (there are so many)!!! …

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Pete Lee | Episode 69 1:19:37

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Evvvverybodywantstoknow PETE LEE!! Well guess what?! He's in the Mad House this week! He and Maddy discuss whether or not he should start his podcast, starting a fun people revolution, Jason Mraz, and more! Ooh ya, and Maddy quizzes Pete on how midwestern he is! Call the FUPA Hotline: (347) 480-9006 Follow Pete: https://www.instagram.com/peteleepet…

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Raanan Returns | Episode 68 1:16:48

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Raanan Hershberg returns to the studio this week to catch up with Maddy! He reveals how he's become a cyclist in NYC, being accused of not caring about his career, the origins of gaslighting, his unexpected appreciation for Olivia Rodrigo's talents, and more!!! Plus stay tuned for a little game of Joe Rogan trivia, in honor of Raanan's guest appear…

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11: New Beginnings & Bite-Sized Justice (Teeth, 2007) 1:52:28

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This week’s Blood & Ink kicks off with a brand new Fright Bite: New Beginnings, a tightly paced descent into biotech body horror, written by host J.C. Nollen. Told in found-journal format, we follow student Dennis Grimes through a clinical research experiment like no other. Then we shift gears and bare our… teeth. That’s right, we’re recapping the …

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Zac Amico | Episode 67 1:07:24

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Comedian/podcaster/horror movie aficionado Zac Amico is in the Mad House this week! He and Maddy discuss piercings, having hater parents, Zac's first break in both stand up and the horror film industry, and how he fell backwards into everything he set out to do. Call the FUPA Hotline: (347) 480-9006 Check out Zac's Morning Zoo: https://www.youtube.…

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Episode 10: Tied to Death & "The Orphanage" 1:36:23

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In this episode of Blood & Ink, we start with a chilling new Fright Bite: a story about a dying soul who cheats death through a strange and haunting ritual. But the deal has an expiration date. After the story, Ashleigh joins me to discuss The Orphanage (2007), a deeply atmospheric Spanish horror film that blends ghostly tension with heartbreaking …

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Ralph Sutton & Dov Davidoff | Episode 66 1:14:41

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Here alllll the way from the recording booth next door are Ralph Sutton and Dov Davidoff of The SDR Show!!! No, SDR doesn't stand for sucking d*ck rightnow, but rather Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll (in case you were wondering). Maddy and the fellas discuss odd relationships, Ralph's day-long morning routine, Dov's ~natural~ philosophical disposition,…

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Episode 9: Halos, Killer Rides & Deborah Logan 1:02:14

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In this solo episode of Blood & Ink, I ease into some recent horror news—just a few things creeping around the genre worth mentioning. Then, I dive into a chilling Reddit story about a cab driver who unknowingly picks up a passenger with a deadly gift—the ability to see halos that reveal a person's true nature... and judge them accordingly. To wrap…

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Bret Raybould | Episode 65 1:11:40

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Bret Raybould is back at the Mad House this week and we're happy to have him!!! He shares some stories about being the coolest player on his intramural soccer team, the time he high-fived Shaq, and kissing his dad on the lips. JK about kissing his dad. Oh, AND did we mention he also has a brand new special out, filmed and released spontaneously aft…

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Episode 8: Meat, Monsters & Mom and Dad 1:53:02

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This week, I kick things off with a "fright bite" about guilt-free meat—a miracle product that promises cruelty-free carnivory but delivers a society-ruining addiction instead. Then, I’m joined by two very special (and also slightly under-the-weather) guests—my own parents! Together, through coughs and commentary, we recap the 2017 horror film "The…

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Joe List | Episode 64 1:11:17

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This week, we’re joined by huluuularious comedian and filmmaker Joe List! You’ve seen him on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Netflix, and his hit podcast 'Tuesdays with Stories', alongside Mark Normand. He's also got a new documentary 'Tom Dustin: Portrait of a Comedian', along with a brand new stand up special called 'Small Ball', out in selec…

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Episode 7: AITA & "Longlegs" Review 1:27:33

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In this episode of Blood & Ink, we kick things off with the latest in horror news. Then, JC shares a spooky Fright Bite inspired by the "Am I the Asshole" subreddit, where things take a creepy turn. After that, JC is joined by good friend Sally and wife Ashleigh for a lively (and hilarious) recap / review of the 2024 film "Longlegs". We had a lot o…

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Book Club: "The Stand" part 3-ish 28:04

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In this first stand alone book club, we recap and discuss Stephen King's "The Stand". JC brings us back up to speed on where we left off in episode 3 and discusses what our favorite and most hated characters are doing up to the 50% mark of the book. JC points out some unsavory manifestations of misogyny that take us by surprise. Email bloodinkpodca…

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Jim Florentine | Episode 63 1:03:57

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The freaking legend Jim Florentine is in the Mad House this week you guys!!! He talks starting comedy in the 90s, his infamous prank calls (it's an ART), his favorite metal bands, and all the cool projects he's done over the years--from MTV's Spring Break to Howard Stern, Tough Crowd, Crank Yankers, and Louie--just to name a few! Call the FUPA Hotl…

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Episode 6: Cryptid Confessions & Cage Rage 1:52:40

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In this episode of Blood & Ink, JC reads a spooky fright bite, written by Reddit user Pentyworth223, about a mysterious consultant who takes confessions... from cryptids. It's weird, eerie, and just the right kind of creepy. Then JC is joined by friend Bee Lysko for a wildly fun recap of "Mandy". Yes, that psychedelic fever dream of a movie starrin…

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Steph Tolev | Episode 62 1:02:55

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The filth queen of Canada is upon the Mad House!!! It's the hilarious Steph Tolev, everybody!!! Steph's in town to promote her new stand up special (details TBA soon), but while she's in the stood, she and Maddy discuss boardwalk caricatures, squatty potties, highland dancing, why women reps rule, and more!! Call the FUPA Hotline: (347) 480-9006 Fo…

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Episode 5: Beyond Starboard 10 & "The Rule of Jenny Pen" 1:22:10

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This week on Blood & Ink: Get the latest horror buzz, including news on a new Carrie adaptation and the mysterious film Weapons. For todays Fright Bite, J.C. reads his original sci-fi horror story, Beyond Starboard 10 - a tense tale of isolation and terror deep in space. Finally, Ashleigh joins for a chaotic and laughter filled recap of The Rule of…

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Joey Avery (& Brendan again!!!) | Episode 61 1:19:06

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Hey everybody welcome back to the Mad House!!! This week we have Joey Avery in the studio, a comedian and man of mystery--Maddy thought he was from South Africa but he's not... or is he? Anywho, Joey and Maddy shoot the shit for a bit and then--what's this???---Brendan Sagalow drops in??!! Oh, what a treat. The gang discusses the 'Let Them' theory,…

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Episode 4: Sounds from the Woods & "It Follows" with My First Guest 1:07:43

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In this chilling episode of Blood & Ink, J.C. kicks things off with a fright bite about a police officer lured into the woods by the sound of a crying baby, only to find something far more unsettling. Written by Reddit user Dry-Competition5290. Then, in a special movie segment, J.C. is joined by his very first guest - his wife, Ashleigh! They dive …

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Sagdaddy's Back!! | Episode 60 1:25:27

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Guess who's back? Sagdaddy (Brendan Sagalow)'s back babyyyyy!!! He and Maddy do their best bird impressions, make fun of American Idol, and go off on several other amusing tangents while Maddy tries to tell a story about her weekend on in Raleigh!!! Call the FUPA Hotline: (347) 480-9006 Check out 'Sagdaddy Da Pod': https://www.youtube.com/playlist?…

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Episode 3: Just Trying to Survive 57:24

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This is NOT your average survival guide. Todays fright bite title is "If You're Driving Alone at Night and the Road Signs Start to Distort, You've Entered Seven Turns Road. Here's How to Survive" written by Reddit user Spades_Writes. Story link: https://www.reddit.com/r/creepypasta/comments/1jv7zb3/if_youre_driving_alone_at_night_and_the_road/ *Spo…

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Mike Recine Time | Episode 59 1:03:50

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Friend of the pod Mike Recine, returns - this time with a new podcast of his own to tawk about!! He and Maddy also discuss being an alpha male, Karen Read, buying less, Shark Tank ideas, and more!!! Call the FUPA Hotline: (347) 480-9006 Check out the 'Recine Time' podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnM9rqKuIag3cDmV1mfj8SQ Follow Mike: https:…

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Episode 2: Nothing Good in the Basement 47:29

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On todays episode, J.C. talks about some news from the horror community before diving into our Fright Bite. Todays short story title is "The Tall Man in My Basement" by Reddit user StoryLord444. What do you do when the monster from your basement gets out? You hide, duh! J.C. recaps and reviews the horror short "The Blue Drum" directed by Angelita M…

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Andy Haynes & Mike Cannon | Episode 58 1:06:12

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Beautiful Boys Andy Haynes and Mike Cannon - a Mad House alum - are in the stoood this week! They discuss their new podcast, being dads, trying new ways to not kill themselves, and more! A truly beautiful and lighthearted episode!!! Call the FUPA Hotline: (347) 480-9006 Check out the Beautiful Boys Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@BeautifulBoysPod…

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Episode 1: Missing Foot and Dead Finger 1:00:14

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For Blood & Ink's first episode, join J.C. as he narrates this weeks fright bite (short story) written by Reddit user Yougrandma and titled "I'm Being Eaten Alive". SPOILER ALERT: This week, we recap the movie "The Substance" directed by Coralie Fargeat and starring Demi Moore. Whip out those books for the Blood & Ink book club! This month J.C. is …

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Usama Siddiquee | Episode 57 1:03:50

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We got one of the hands-down funniest dudes in town, Usama Siddiquee, in the Mad House this week! Maddy and Usama go way back, to a time when stand up comedy was pre-internet and meant bombing in three different boroughs every night =] . Now, fresh off a new hilarious Don't Tell special, Usama talks being on TV, his and Maddy's similar upbringings,…

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JC Mendoza & Samantha Santos | Episode 56 1:06:03

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Lovers, comedians and cohosts of 'Soft Launch' Podcast, JC Mendoza & Samantha Santos, are in the Mad House this week! They discuss their relationship, why dating a comic isn't crazy, day jobs, critiquing houses, and more! Plus, stay tuned for our hotline featuring a dude trying to get free shit for his wife... Call the FUPA Hotline: (347) 480-9006 …

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Matthew Broussard | Episode 55 1:11:55

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The very funny Matthew Broussard swings by the Mad House this week to talk about his new hour-long stand up special 'Hyperbolic', and we're NOT exaggerating when we tell you it's a hoot and a half!! He and Maddy also discuss math (Matthew's a biggg numbers guy), standing up for ourselves, current events, and more! Plus, stay tuned for our hotline, …

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The Great BWI Blackout Bonanza 5:07

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Send us a text “BWI Goes Dark - A Three - Hour Tour of Chaos” Support the showBy WkNgurrl

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Corinne Fisher | Episode 54 1:06:16

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Comedian, podcaster, author, and MAYORAL HOPEFUL??!?! Corinne Fisher is in the Mad House this week - and she's officially our first politician on the pod!!! Corinne discusses her decision to run for mayor of NYC, as well as her platform, which has many fresh and insightful ideas, like audition-based artist housing, mandatory mental health checks fo…

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Geoffrey Asmus & Alex Dragicevich | Episode 53 1:11:43

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Geoffrey Asmus returns to the Mad House, this time with his fellow comedian and cohost of the You're An Idiot Podcast, Alex Dragicevich! Maddy and the guys discuss female sports announcers, outfits on stage, bullshit college majors, changing up the dating pool, and more! Plus, stay tuned to find out who is in better shape, and for a little history …

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“The Airport : A Smoker’s No-Fly Zone” 2:57

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Send us a text Podcast where I unpack the chaos of air travel. Support the show

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Shane Torres | Episode 52 1:16:07

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No better way to spend our 1-year anniversary of starting Mad House than with the Blue-Eyed Mexican AKA Shane Torres!!! Maddy and Shane discuss the state of comedy, the books they're reading (Shane is shocked Maddy reads), their time together in Amsterdam, tattoos, and more! Call the FUPA Hotline: (347) 480-9006 Watch Shane's Special 'The Blue Eyed…

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Boarding Shenanigans 2:18

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Send us a text The podcast is about a rude passenger interrupting a safety call Support the showBy WkNgurrl

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Dominic Leonelli | Episode 51 1:16:06

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Hey everybody welcomebacktoda Mad House! This week we got the hilarious Dominic Leonelli here and boy, does he have some good stories!!! He and Maddy discuss his humble beginnings working at a car dealership in Youngstown, Ohio, moving to New York to pursue his dreams, doing the cruise ship comedy circuit, and more! Plus, stay tuned for our hotline…

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Tim Butterly | Episode 50 1:07:03

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Philadulllphia's phinest jokeeesterr Tim Butterly is in da Mad House this week!! He and Maddy discuss growing up in Kensington, filing lawsuits left n right, opioids, Catholic school, being Irish, and more! Plus stay tuned for our hotline featuring a dude who can barely tell a story! Call the FUPA Hotline: (347) 480-9006 Follow Tim: https://www.ins…

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"The No-Wash Odyssey: A Journey through Bacteria Central" 5:15

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Send us a text We break down the wildest, weirdest, and most downright annoying things that happen in airports . Support the show

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