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You're about to listen to Episode 12 of Mads World: Stranger Flings. We chat about the weird and wonderful things people have done before and after sex, including your best submissions! Listen closely, because you may hear your own, alongside a couple of our own stranger flings. Submit your dating questions through madsworld.mp3, and my guests and I will answer them on the show in our Left On Read segment! You will remain anonymous. All names have been changed unless explicitly said so within the show. Click here to support the show for the price of a coffee. Cover Art: Veredien Music: The.Jones.Project_93

2 Feb 202122min

You're about to listen to Episode 11 of Mads World: Hello, I Love You. This week, we are discussing The L Word. When should we say it? How soon is too soon? What does it all mean? I spoke all about the ins and outs of Love this week with Charlie, a mate I met through my housemate Molly. We chat about Love at First Sight, the importance of timing when saying I Love You, The 5 Love Languages, how Love changes as we get older, and lots more! Click here to read about The 5 Love Languages mentioned in the show! Click here to buy The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman on Amazon. Submit your dating questions through madsworld.mp3, and my guests and I will answer them on the show in our Left On Read segment! You will remain anonymous. All names have been changed unless explicitly said so within the show. Click here to support the show for the price of a coffee. Cover Art: Veredien Music: The.Jones.Project_93

26 Jan 202125min

Welcome to Episode 10 of Mads World: Gone Catfishin'... The catfishing special! What started this whole podcast adventure, was an incident that blew up on Instagram where I was catfished by Tom, a mysterious stranger posing as a Premier League Footballer who had recently been signed by a London team.  The time has finally come to talk about the experience, alongside a chat with my good friend in Australia, Natalie Deer, about a Catfishing experience of her own! Please note that in this episode we discuss mental health issues and there is mention of suicide in our conversation. If you or someone you know are struggling with mental health issues or thoughts of suicide, please reach out to someone for help. I have included a link below to the NHS recommendations for help with suicidal thoughts in the UK, as well as Lifeline in Australia: United Kingdom NHS Help for Suicidal Thoughts NHS Mental Health Charities and Organisations Australia Lifeline Australia Mental Health Australia Resources How to run a reverse image search on Google Submit your dating questions through madsworld.mp3, and my guests and I will answer them on the show in our Left On Read segment! You will remain anonymous. All names have been changed unless explicitly said so within the show. Click here to support the show for the price of a coffee. Cover Art: Veredien Music: The.Jones.Project_93

19 Jan 202126min

You're about to listen to Episode 9 of Mads World: Hungary For Love. This week, I'm joined by my lovely friend Luke to discuss all of our best Holiday Romance tales. We also chat about some of the questions around holiday romance, like why do holiday romances always escalate so quickly? Are they love or lust? And can they ever be something more? Submit your dating questions through madsworld.mp3, and my guests and I will answer them on the show in our Left On Read segment! You will remain anonymous. All names have been changed unless explicitly said so within the show. Cover Art: Veredien Music: The.Jones.Project_93

12 Jan 202142min

Welcome to Episode 8 of Mads World: High Sobriety. The dating and sobriety special! I recently celebrated 100 days sober and thought it only appropriate to offer a little more insight to you guys as to why I chose to go sober, in time for Dry Jan in the UK.  Please know that in this episode, I will be discussing mental health and addiction issues which might be potentially triggering for some people. If you are struggling with any of these issues yourself, please reach out to one of the services below. United Kingdom NHS Mental Health Charities and Organisations Mind Addiction and Dependancy Resources Australia Mental Health Australia Resources Alcohol and Drug Foundation Support I also chat to reformed wrongun, Angus Reynolds, about sober dating. Sober since Oct 2019, Angus has put his cocaine addiction and drug dealing behind him. Angus runs a podcast of his own called Sober Diaries, where he discusses addiction, sobriety and the UKs fucked up drinking culture. You can learn more about his work here: His Website Sober Diaries Podcast Let's Talk Sobriety on Instagram Submit your dating questions through madsworld.mp3, and my guests and I will answer them on the show in our Left On Read segment! You will remain anonymous. All names have been changed unless explicitly said so within the show. Cover Art: Veredien Music: The.Jones.Project_93

5 Jan 202140min

Welcome to Episode 7 of Mads World: Flatmate Wanted, Non-Smoker, Non-Ugly! (A tidy little Friends reference for those playing at home.) As I’ve been housemate hunting lately for a new cohabitant, it got me thinking about how finding a new housemate is a lot like dating, especially in recent times! You'll hear me and a fellow Aussie living in London, Gemma Allan, read out and discuss your housemate horror story submissions. From underwear theft, to attempted ISIS recruitment, to burning a body in the backyard: You guys submitted some crackers this week! Up next I chat to Zea Smith, my former housemate, about a housemate horror story we lived through together, alongside answering some of your best questions for the week. Submit your dating questions through madsworld.mp3, and my guests and I will answer them on the show in our Left On Read segment! You will remain anonymous. All names have been changed and voices disguised unless explicitly said so within the show. Cover Art: Veredien Music: The.Jones.Project_93

23 Dec 202032min

Welcome to Episode 6 of Mads World: Long Story Short. Now, to be clear, I’m not talking about your date showing up and surprising you as a 4"5 man. I’m talking about short, time-wise. Whether that be due to lack of conversation, your date not being who they said they were or a whole host of other reasons.  In this episode, I read YOUR funniest and most tragic short dating stories, and chat to my good friend Billy about our best and worst short dates. Submit your dating questions through madsworld.mp3, and my guests and I will answer them on the show in our Left On Read segment! You will remain anonymous. All names have been changed and voices disguised unless explicitly said so within the show. Cover Art: Veredien Music: The.Jones.Project_93

16 Dec 202016min

Welcome to Episode 5 of Mads World: I Couldn't Help But Wonder... In this episode, you'll hear my chat with Sex and Relationships Journalist, Alice Broster. Alice writes for multiple titles including Bustle and Forbes, you can follow her on Twitter and Instagram, as well as check out some more of her work in the links below: This Is How Louis Theroux Keeps Tabs On Past Subjects & School Pals — Exclusive on Bustle UK How to Master a Sexual Wellness Routine During Lockdown on Bustle UK What Are the Health Benefits of Female Masturbation on Forbes The New Sex Education Series Tackling the Pleasure Gap on Forbes We chat about how a career in writing on sex and relationships begins, the way dating has changed over the last 10 years, the most unusual dating trends and the strangest stories Alice has come accross in her work and what it was like to chat with Louis Theroux on consent. Alice's Book Recommendations More Orgasms Please by The Hotbed Collective Come As You Are by Emily Nagurski We also share a couple of our worst date stories about dating people with different values to you, as well as some wet-yourself-laughing (and literally-wet-yourself) date tales. Alice helps me answer some of your best questions in our Left on Read segment: What’s the dating scene like comparing where you’re from to where you are now? How do we avoid feeling shame about past experiences? How do you know when it’s the right time to make a move on someone? How do we educate men on how hard it is to make a woman orgasm? Why do people cheat? What is your advice on feeling sexy in the bedroom with a new partner? Submit your dating questions through madsworld.mp3, and my guests and I will answer them on the show in our Left On Read segment! You will remain anonymous. All names have been changed and voices disguised unless explicitly said so within the show. Cover Art: Veredien Music: The.Jones.Project_93

9 Dec 202036min