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My Existential Crisis

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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01:12:17

37. A Cheddar Bay Biscuit Scheme and a Skeleton Baby...

My Existential Crisis ·

2024/07/30

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

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00:47:16

Bullshit or No Shit: Episode 3

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2024/07/15

We'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! Follow My Existential Crisis on

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01:12:23

36. Mormons Be Crazy & Forbidden Boba (The...

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2024/06/03

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

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01:21:14

35. A Fruit Basket's Fruit Basket & a Nuke in Your...

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2024/05/20

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

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01:01:21

34. Tippi Hedren's Dented Skull & 27 Honky Tonks (The...

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2024/05/08

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

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01:05:36

33. Seth Speaks & the Cautionary Tale of Jennifer Pan

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2024/04/16

It'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

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01:03:26

32. Getting Lost In the Sauce With the Sauce Boss &...

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2024/03/26

It'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

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01:05:41

31. A Carnivore's Dream & An Everyman's HatMan

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2024/03/12

It'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

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01:23:18

30. A Dream Peeper & a Major Bummer

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2024/02/28

Congrats! 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

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01:27:31

29. Small Alveoli and a Giant Claw

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2024/02/12

Welcome 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***

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01:23:18

28. An Unintentional Hiatus and a Muppet Baby Christmas

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2024/01/29

Happy 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! Follow My Existential Crisis on social media @MECrisisPod. Find us on

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00:50:53

Cryptid Tournament Bracket #1

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2024/01/17

*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 for

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01:08:29

27. A Prepubescent Frog and Beige-Adjacent Couches

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2023/12/11

Episode 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

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00:58:32

26. Accidental Lies and Shaming Milk Drinkers

My Existential Crisis ·

2023/11/14

It'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

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01:34:52

25. Our Existential Crisis: Happy One Year of MEC!

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2023/10/30

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

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00:56:55

24. Boo Houses and a Seaman's Consensual Torture Porn

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2023/10/17

It'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

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00:53:56

23. Stanley Tucci's Famed Naval Career & Banana Haters

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2023/10/03

Congratulations! 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

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01:19:39

22. Slaw and Order: the Cole Case Files & Hailey's...

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2023/09/18

I 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

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01:24:26

21. A Kindergarten Bully and Our Feminist Agenda

My Existential Crisis ·

2023/09/06

It'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

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00:55:12

Bullshit or No Shit: Episode 2

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2023/08/21

We'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

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