Wait You're Mad?
Wait, You’re Mad? is a cozy, funny, and refreshingly honest podcast hosted by Madi and Lexie—two 30-somethings from Iowa who love pop culture, meaningful convos, and a good Midwest gripe. The show blends nostalgic tangents, spicy takes, and guest stories that land somewhere between hilarious and heartwarming. Midwest nice? Kinda. Midwest real? Always.
Episodes
45 episodes
September: The Better New Year
Forget January. We’re declaring September the real New Year—fewer hangovers, cuter outfits, and better snacks. This week we’re diving into back-to-school nostalgia, roasting fall fashion trends (yes, gaucho pants make an appearance), and...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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53:53
Halfpipes & Hot Takes with Jason Henkel (Olliewood)
This week on Wait, You’re Mad?, Madi and Lexie are joined by Jason Henkel, the owner of Olliewood Action Sports — Iowa’s only full-service indoor skatepark. Jason shares how he got into BMX, why he purchased Olliewood in 2023, and what he loves...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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1:09:24
Summer 2025: The Highlight Reel
We’re back from our summer hiatus with all the laughs, and lessons from the past few months. From farmers markets and late sunsets to weekend trips gone wrong, we’re recapping the peaks, pits, and hobbies that defined our summer.Find out...
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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1:23:23
WYMversary: Still Mad After All This Time
It’s been a year of egg salad, Red Robin shoutouts, and tinned fish recommendations, and somehow, we’re still mad (and still recording).In this anniversary episode of Wait, You’re Mad?, we reflect on the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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59:42
The Art of Being Intentional and Setting Boundaries
In this episode, Madi and Lexie dive into what it really means to live intentionally and protect your peace—without losing your power, your voice, or your sense of self. From nightly walks and morning journaling to red light therapy and the pow...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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56:16
Chain of (Restaurant) Command
This week, we're serving up hot takes on national chain restaurants. We brought in fellow menu snob, Adam Klein, to help us crown the best of the bunch. From S-Tier standouts to last-resort letdowns, we’re ranking everything from cheddar bay bi...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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1:01:28
Ask Ash: True Crime, Psychopaths and Red Flags
This week, we’re talking all things forensic psychology with Dr. Ash, a licensed clinical psychologist who works with individuals in the criminal justice system. We unpack society’s obsession with true crime, what narcissism and psychopat...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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59:21
Guilty, But Not Sorry
This week on Wait, You’re Mad?, we’re owning up to our guilty pleasures — the cringe shows we can’t stop watching, the snacks we keep rebuying, and the oddly specific internet rabbit holes we fall into at 2 a.m. From t...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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54:46
Marmite, Mulch, and Middle Parts
This week, we're back with one of our favorite segments: W.Y.M. — Wish, Yes, Magic. We're talking about what we're calling in, saying yes to, and the little moments that made us stop and feel something.Lexie is in attempting to become a ...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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37:51
We Didn't Learn Much, But We Lived: 2000s Field Trips
Field trips: the ultimate classroom escape. This week, we're diving into the chaos, nostalgia, and unspoken rules of those magical (and sometimes tragic) school day adventures. From permission slip drama to elite overnight zoo trips, soggy P...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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58:27
The Art of the Millennial Sleepover
This week, we’re throwing it back to the golden era of sleepovers — when all you needed was a living room floor, a Blockbuster rental, and enough sugar to stay up 'til sunrise. We’re swapping stories about questionable sleeping setups, prank ca...
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Episode 34
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54:13
Feuds > Films, Perogies > Everything
This week, we’re asking the big questions: Blake Lively or Justin Baldoni — and wait, what was the name of the movie again? Does Katy Perry know that Proto Zoa did it first? And why aren’t massages considered a basic human right? Plus, the e...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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51:18
Spring Break: From Barcelona to Arizona
We’re back from spring break and catching up on everything from Barcelona to Arizona. Lexie hiked a mountain (and almost sh*# her pants), Madi went full tapas and hostel mode in Spain, and we both finally finished White Lotus. We’re ta...
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Episode 32
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51:33
Spring Cleaning: Decluttering Our Spaces and Our Spirits
Spring is here, and it’s time to shake off the winter blues! But are you naturally neat, or do you thrive in organized chaos? This week, we’re diving into spring cleaning—inside and out.🧹 Physical Spring Cleaning – Decluttering...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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59:34
March Madness: Fast Food Face-Off
March is here, and we’re bringing the madness—fast food style. Forget sports, forget politics—THIS is the real bracket that matters. We’re putting 32 fast food and fast casual chains head-to-head in a no-holds-barred battle to crown the ultimat...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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1:03:15
Full Circle: Once the Problem, Now the Solution?
Karma is real, and our guest this week is proof. Lexie’s sister, Lindsay—former problem child turned middle school teacher—joins us to share her full-circle journey.We’re diving into stories she wishes she could unwrite, how new teaching...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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46:28
Local Love with Liz from Iowa
This week, we’re talking all things local love—from our favorite hometown businesses to why supporting small shops, creators, and entrepreneurs makes a difference. And who better to join us than Liz Fleming, aka Liz from Iowa?...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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54:00
More Than Endo: Erin Swisher’s Bold Life
Endometriosis? Erin Swisher knows all about it, and she’s here to spill the tea on living boldly with endo, turning pain into power, and looking effortlessly cool while doing it. From fashion as a form of self-expressi...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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53:47
Wait, You’re Not Drinking? The Sober Curious Episode
In this episode, we dive into the sober-curious movement, evaluating our own relationships with alcohol, and the impact even a short break can have on the body and mind. Whether you’re sober, curious about sobriety, or just looking to cut back,...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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1:02:24
From Mocktails to Mind-Reading
New year, new drinks! This week, Madi and Lexie check in on their Dry January journey, share their favorite mocktails (spoiler: Curious Elixirs is a game-changer), and debate whether mocktails truly hit the spot. Plus, they’re bringing back ...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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52:42
Tarot & Spirit Guides with Kristen Lightwork
The death of TikTok? Madi and Lexie look back at Social Media playgrounds of our past! Then they are joined by Kristen Lightwork, a natural-born Spiritual Intuitive Medium who balances her everyday life as a mother and accountant with her extra...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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46:27
Cornfed Comedy with Matt Banwart
This week, Madi and Lexie are joined by comedian Matt Banwart, an Austin transplant with deep Des Moines roots (yes, the corn jokes write themselves). Matt spills on his journey through Midwest comedy, hilarious road stories, and breaks down...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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58:42
2025 Goals, Ins & Outs, and Advice from Little Miss Finance
We’re kicking off 2025 with personal growth and financial glow-ups! In this episode, Madi and Lexie dive deep into their Ins & Outs lists for the year, sharing everything they’re embracing (apparently more jazz music?) and leaving ...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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1:05:09
Wait, You're Merry? Christmas
Dive into the magic of Christmas past featuring recurring Guest Adam Klein! This episode is packed with heartwarming and hilarious throwbacks to Christmas in the '90s and 2000s. From childhood traditions to iconic gifts and holiday decor, we...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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1:04:00
Wait, It’s Madi’s Birthday?
This week, Madi and Lexie are throwing it back to the ultimate 90s and 2000s birthday parties! From roller rinks and McDonald’s Play Place chaos to loot bags stuffed with sticky hands and slap bracelets, they're diving into the venues,...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:00:08