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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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01:04:14

71. Dylan's Gastrointestinal Distress ( The Austin...

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2025/11/04

WE'RE BAAAA-AAAACK! Aren't you glad to see us pop up in your feed again?After an unexpected hiatus, we're finally back (almost) just in time for My Existential Crisis' 3 year anniversary!This week, Dylan tells us all about his travel mishaps, while insisting that he's a responsible adult and Madison breaks down into yet again, another existential crisis. That's why she started the show though, right? To share deeply personal things publicly for all to hear!Madison shared the

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00:50:09

I'm Quite Frankly Delightful (The Most Disturbing...

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2025/09/15

Episode 70, we're back! Dylan Bug-ger talks about his recent fight against fleas, "happy hoodies" and smart homes. Madison talks about the breadth of her fascinating/unnerving interests and a disappointing casting decision. In today's episode, Dylan covers the top five most terrifying parasites and one man who loves them just a little too much. He then caps off one of our grossest episodes yet with a slightly lighter story. Blimey! Thanks for listening, and if you like what you

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00:51:08

69. That's Plagiarism, Baby! (The Disappearance of...

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2025/09/02

It's episode SIXTY-NIIIIIINE! Madison is her most boring, dad-like iteration as she talks about her love of America's greatest past time. (Guys, plant your feet before throwing a baseball, for the love of all that's holy!) Dylan has a livelier time talking about the ROI of Dollar Dogs at a local baseball stadium, dancing his little feet off, and swimming his guppy heart out. This week, Madison covers the disappearance of Natasha Ryan, a case filled with twists and turns, and an admission of shoddy

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00:43:57

68. In Space, No One Can Hear You Horn (AI Romance)

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2025/08/25

Episode 68! 32 episodes from the big 100, we're almost there. Dylan talks about a wholesome moment he saw on his drive and whether airhorns would work in space. Madison discusses her recent 9-hour long Twilight Imperium session before discussing violence around Harrisburg. In this episode, Dylan delves into the emerging phenomenon of AI romance. He talks about Replika, Character.AI and the r/AISoulmates subreddit. Dylan and Madison question the legitimacy of AI romance, and finally, Dylan interviews

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01:07:07

67. A Poetic Lone Cooked Pancake (The Disappearance...

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2025/08/18

Episode 67 is here and we are back to our regularly scheduled programming! Dylan recalls his coffee drinking foibles, an unnoticed disappearance, and a regifted "little guy." Madison shares her bittersweet emotions after leaving her last show and shares her love of classic musicals (while emphasizing how she is NOT racist.)This week, Madison tells the story of the disappearance of Susan Cox Powell, a story that has stayed with Madison for years. It's full of twists, turns, Spanish love

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00:39:42

66. One Person's Daemon Is Another Person's Guardian...

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2025/08/11

We're back with episode 66! Dylan has to be put down because of a pulled rhomboid. Madison's life has slowed down, but her brain keeps speeding up. In today's episode, Dylan and Madison talk about Socrates' guiding inner voice, his "daimonion." They trace the idea across centuries, discuss theories and tie past episodes together to arrive at something cohesive. Thanks for listening, and if you like what you hear, take the time to like and subscribe!Follow My Existential

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00:52:41

Bullshit or No Shit: Episode 6

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2025/07/29

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 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 &

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00:49:30

Cryptid Interview Round 2025

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2025/07/07

MEC, 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

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01:20:37

65. Commercial Innovation Over Public Safety! (The...

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2025/07/01

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,

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00:45:59

64. A Near Miss at Shaffer's (Quantum Immortality)

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2025/06/16

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

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01:05:26

63. The Delightfulness of It All (The Murder of Bob...

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2025/06/11

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,

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00:44:48

Bullshit or No Shit: Episode 5

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2025/06/03

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 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 &

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00:47:14

62. General Decrepit Ruins, At Your Service (The Soul...

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2025/05/27

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

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00:38:55

61. Aaron the Ripper (The Disappearance and...

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2025/05/19

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

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00:36:40

60. God Cursed Me and I Said "Thank You" (The Horrors...

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2025/05/12

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

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01:01:34

59. Have You Heard of Mindfulness? (John Wayne Gacy...

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2025/05/05

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

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00:56:43

58. The One Animal You Won't See on an African Safari...

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2025/04/28

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

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01:03:51

57. An Unimpressed Confederate Ghost Soldier (John...

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2025/04/21

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

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00:47:28

56. Big Chair Problems & Pastry Chef Aspirations (The...

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2025/04/07

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

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01:03:39

55. My Happy Meal Ass & a Bubble Wrap Salesman (The...

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2025/03/31

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

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