It’s a special day in the world of The Bad Broadcast— Coco's first birthday! Today, I’m sharing a heartfelt reflection on the wild, beautiful, and sometimes messy journey of my first year as a mom. From getting lost in motherhood to finding myself in unexpected ways, I’ll talk about balancing my needs with the fear of seeming selfish.

Then, we’re diving headfirst into the holiday season with some festive fun! We’re talking about the best and worst Christmas movies, songs, foods, and traditions that make this time of year so magical. Whether you’re wrapping presents, sipping hot cocoa, or hiding from family drama, let's get cozy.

So grab your Santa hat and tune in—it’s time to celebrate life, love, and the most wonderful time of the year!

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Welcome to the 2024 pop culture recap! This year was one for the girly pops, from Brat Summer to Wicked, and of course, Mother Taylor. Madi shares some of your favorite moments, highlighting influencers you loved and Olympic moments that brought the world together (read: Ilona Maher). May the rest of your December be truly magical! And if it’s not, try holding space for Defying Gravity.

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If your Thanksgiving included weird uncles, chain restaurants, or fighting over board games, you’re in good company! Today, Madi weighs in on listener-submitted stories all aboutTurkey Day. She recaps her own November, as well as shares some of her most sage advice yet: when it comes to the holidays, do whatever sounds the most fun. As a bonus, the weekly REPORT returns. What’s Madi reading, eating, and treating? Listen along to find out.

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In this episode, Madi is joined by Hayley Rawle, host of the Girlscamp podcast and dear friend to us all. Today they dive deep into the complex ties between shame, bodies, and their experiences with Mormonism. Together, they explore what bodily autonomy means to them, how they’re learning to embrace their feminine energy, and the ever-evolving journey of womanhood and identity. From raw conversations about motherhood and friendship to finding freedom in self-expression, this episode is a heartfelt, funny, and honest discussion that reminds you: nobody has any idea what the f*ck they're doing.

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In this episode of The Bad Broadcast, Madi dives into all things gratitude, growth, and gravy. From her confessions as a former full-time hater to how she’s learning to balance the good, the bad, and the meh, Madi talks about what it means to find joy without forcing it. Plus, she shares some of the weird and wonderful things she’s grateful for this year (including a silicone whale bathtub cover), plays a game with ChatGPT (thanks Gen!) and can't help herself but give hot takes on Thanksgiving food. Happy Thanksgiving week, dolls!

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You submitted, and Madi’s sharing! Today’s topic? Bad dates. Listen along as Madi recounts stories about men with nonexistent manners and instant icks, as well as the perfect sprinkling of sound dating advice. And men? Please just take your dates to sit-down dinner. A little Chili’s goes a long way.

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What even is a thyroid? Do women need testosterone? Today, Brooke Welsh, NP, answers these questions while diving into the world of women’s health. Madi and Brooke talk luteal phases, mind-gut connections, and hormones, as well as Madi’s own journey of navigating health after having a baby. Most importantly, if you’re a woman struggling with her well-being, know you’re not alone. As Troy Bolton once told us, we’re all in this together.

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A little bit of complaining, a lot of girl talk. Today, Madi shares her journey to finding her passions, and how they’ve been influenced by her roles as a woman. Spoiler alert: no one should be allowed to dictate what womanhood looks like for you.

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