Wait You're Mad?
Episodes
Wait… We Have More Guilty Pleasures
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with another round of guilty pleasures! In this episode of Wait, You’re Mad, Lexie and Madi revisit the topic after realizing they defi...
Manifestation 101: What It Is, How It Works, and How to Do It (w/ Emily Childers)
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Manifestation is talked about constantly — and somehow still confusing. So we brought in Emily Childers to help make it make sense.In this episode, ...
Before It Was Smart: A Millennial Tech Time Capsule
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Before technology was instant, synced, and smart, it required patience and problem solving. Madi and Lexie take a nostalgic trip through millennial te...
The Truth About Med Spas
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Med spas aren’t just about vanity. They are where self care, science, and confidence collide.In this episode, we sit down with the team behind Nova ...
New Year Reset: Our Word of the Year and Goals for 2026
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the first episode of 2026 and Madi + Lexie are doing a New Year Reset. They reflect on what 2025 actually taught them (including their Word of ...
Midwest Winter Survival Guide: How to Get Through the Season
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The long, dark Midwest winter can take a real toll on motivation, energy, and mental health. In this episode of Wait, You’re Mad?, Madi and Lexie ...
Ditch the List: Your 2025 Holiday Gift Guide
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re fixing your holiday season with a gift guide for every personality: the hostess, the wellness girly, the chaotic friend, the person who owns e...
Mixology in the Midwest: Behind the Bar with Carl Busch
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Wait, You’re Mad?, we’re diving into something that feels Midwestern: drinking culture. Not the frat-boy kind — the “meet at a ba...
Irrational Mads: Holiday Edition
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tis the season… to lose your mind. This episode of Wait, You’re Mad? is a full-blown holiday meltdown in the best possible way. We’re talking th...
Friendsgiving 2025: Friendship Changes, Growth, and Gratitude
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Wait, You’re Mad? we’re having a full Friendsgiving-energy conversation about adult friendship — the beautiful parts, the complicat...
Bibbidi Bobbidi Blanket Season
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re officially entering hibernation mode: fuzzy socks, crockpots, seasonal delusion, and one Disneyland meltdown. This week we’re sharing our wi...
What’s Making the Internet Mad This Week
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Consider this your millennial-friendly breakdown of what’s making the internet mad — BeanTok, weird number chants, AI yearbook photos — and ex...
Don’t Worry, We’re Fine: Millennial Anxiety
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re fine. Totally fine. Just casually unpacking decades of millennial anxiety, from timed tests and dial-up internet to the chaos of social media ...
Wait, We’re Adults? What No One Told You About Growing Up
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Madi and Lexie are unpacking the illusion of adulthood — the good, the bad, and the downright confusing. From paying taxes and calling yo...
Smells Like Axe and Regret: 2000s Dances
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Madi and Lexie are back — and this week they’re reliving the absolute fever dream that was 2000s school dances. We’re talking awkward slow songs...
Girls Gone Wild-erness
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on WYM: Girls Gone Wild. Our mads are coming in hot—Madi’s losing faith in humanity because no one knows what 3iAtlas is, and Lexie’s ...
Fantasy Leagues & Berry Good Health
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fall is here, which means football, fantasy lineups, and yes—even pumpkin spice leagues. In this episode of Wait, You’re Mad?, Lexie and Madi ta...
Take Two: The 2000s Comedy Movies That Raised Us
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back in Season 1, we recorded an entire episode about 2000s comedies…and then locked it away in the WYM vault. So this is our official Take Two: t...
Wish, Yes, Yellowjackets (ft. Matt Banwart)
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for Wish, Yes, Magic — aka our excuse to complain, manifest pilates studios we’ll never use, and call a charcuterie board on a mountai...
September: The Better New Year
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Forget January. We’re declaring September the real New Year—fewer hangovers, cuter outfits, and better snacks. This week we’re diving into back-...
Halfpipes & Hot Takes with Jason Henkel (Olliewood)
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 indoo...
Summer 2025: The Highlight Reel
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
WYMversary: Still Mad After All This Time
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
The Art of Being Intentional and Setting Boundaries
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, o...
Chain of (Restaurant) Command
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ask Ash: True Crime, Psychopaths and Red Flags
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re talking all things forensic psychology with Dr. Ash, a licensed clinical psychologist who works with individuals in the criminal ju...
Guilty, But Not Sorry
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Marmite, Mulch, and Middle Parts
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
We Didn't Learn Much, But We Lived: 2000s Field Trips
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Field trips: the ultimate classroom escape. This week, we're diving into the chaos, nostalgia, and unspoken rules of those magical (and sometimes...
The Art of the Millennial Sleepover
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Feuds > Films, Perogies > Everything
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Spring Break: From Barcelona to Arizona
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Spring Cleaning: Decluttering Our Spaces and Our Spirits
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 div...
March Madness: Fast Food Face-Off
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 put...
Full Circle: Once the Problem, Now the Solution?
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Local Love with Liz from Iowa
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re talking all things local love—from our favorite hometown businesses to why supporting small shops, creators, and entrepreneurs ma...
More Than Endo: Erin Swisher’s Bold Life
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 eff...
Wait, You’re Not Drinking? The Sober Curious Episode
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
From Mocktails to Mind-Reading
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
Tarot & Spirit Guides with Kristen Lightwork
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Spiri...
Cornfed Comedy with Matt Banwart
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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)....
2025 Goals, Ins & Outs, and Advice from Little Miss Finance
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Wait, You're Merry? Christmas
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the magic of Christmas past featuring recurring Guest Adam Klein! This episode is packed with heartwarming and hilarious throwbacks to Chris...
Wait, It’s Madi’s Birthday?
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Pop Culture Showdown: 2000s Bops, Shows & Snacks
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for a trip down nostalgia lane! In this episode of , Madi and Lexie unlock forgotten gems from childhood. Then, it’s a full-on Pop Culture...
It's Giving... Thanks
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your stretchy pants and settle in! This Thanksgiving special is packed with gratitude, laughs and…. pharmaceutical commercial jingles? Madi and...
Up in the Air: Confessions of a Flight Attendant
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Wait, You’re Mad, Madi and Lexie are joined by Emily, who left her job working with Madi to take to the skies as a flight attenda...
We’re Gonna Party Like its 2009
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever snuck out through a window, ran down the street in heels, or had your parents think you were at a “sleepover”? We’re dialing it back to the...
In the Weeds: Tales from the Restaurant Industry
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Wait, You’re Mad?, Madi and Lexie dive into their personal experiences working in restaurants and what it’s really like behind the sc...
Beyond the Surface: Fashion, Loss, and Living Authentically (Guest- Emily Martens)
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Emily Martens, a Midwest influencer and hairstylist, to dive into her journey through fashion, self-love, ...
Ghouls, Ghosts, and Giggles
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
****Warning: Adorable child interview for the first 10 minutes! If cuteness isn't your thing, skip to 10:00 for the usual chaos! It’s Halloween...
Lucky Number 13?
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lucky #13! Madi and Lexie dive into the mysteries of superstition. Is 13 really lucky or unlucky? Do you have a lucky number, or are you superstitious...
I Do.. and I Don't
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Madi and Lexie are talking everything wedding-related. Join as we dive into the world of modern matrimony— and give our hot takes on trends we’r...
Fallelujah, We’re Baaack!
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s officially fall, and in this episode of Wait, You’re Mad?, Madi and Lexie dive headfirst into all things autumn! We talk about all of the sme...
Let's Get Weird
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re embracing the strange! Join us as we explore the mysteries of aliens, Bigfoot, and whether our reality could be just a simulation. W...
Back to School
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your backpacks and dust off those old notebooks because we’re going Back to School! In this episode, Madi and Lexie dive into the nostalgia of ...
Office Antics
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Madi and Lexie are joined by Gwen, Lexie's "work bestie," for a discussion about work life and the office. The trio delves into their p...
Midwest Nice
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Description: Madi and Lexie, hailing from Iowa, dive into the unique and charming world of being Midwest nice. Discover what sets the Midwest apart, h...
Wait, You're Sad? Emo/Scene Edition
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're taking another nostalgic trip back to the 2000s—a time when skinny jeans, heavy eyeliner, and MySpace were all the rage. Joining u...
Taken. Hitched. Solo.
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Warning: The audio quality might be a bit funky. It’s not your headphones; it’s just part of our charm. Enjoy the show!Join us as guest Maggie Cle...
Risky Business
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re talking Risk. In today’s episode, we’ll be sharing some of our own stories about risks we’ve taken and their outcomes. We’...
Summertime 2024
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss Brat Girl Summer and reveal our personal themes for Summer 2024. We also talk about the top summer songs that have defined sum...
Millennial Style: Past, Present, Future - S1 E2
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on a nostalgic journey where we dive into the iconic styles that defined us in the 2000s. In this episode, we reminisce about low-rise jea...
Wait, You're Mad? Pilot Episode - Girls' Trips
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Madi and Lexie in their pilot episode as they discuss the importance of girls' trips, from the diverse personalities invited to where things...