Mad House

Annie Lederman can't sleep at night if she hasn't had her daily dose of riffs - thank God Maddy is in Los Angeles to deliver her medicine!! Yes, that's right folks, Mad House is reporting from LA this week!! Annie and Maddy discuss their mental blockages before diving into an investigation of gender relations in the current comedy climate and beyond. Stay tuned for some surprise phone calls with male comedians that shed light on why some dudes can't handle the jokes!!! Follow Maddy:https://www.youtube.com/@MaddySmithcomedyhttps...

Geoffrey Asmus poops his pants once a year, and here in the Mad House, we love to see a man take accountability. It's Geoffrey's fourth time on the pod (if you include the LOST episode), but it's the first time Maddy really dives deeper into his psyche. They discuss Geoffrey's fear of dancing, judgmental family members, their mutual love of sh*t talking, and more! Follow Maddy:https://www.youtube.com/@comedianmaddysmithhttps://www.instagram.com/somaddysmith/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@somaddysmithhttps://maddysmithcomedy...

Brendan stops by the Mad House this week to catch up with Maddy! They discuss Brendan's plans to take himself to Disney World once he saves up enough, if there's a god or not, fake book deals, and more! Follow Maddy:https://www.youtube.com/@maddysmithcomedyhttps://www.instagram.com/somaddysmith/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@somaddysmithhttps://maddysmithcomedy.com/Follow Brendan:https://www.instagram.com/brendansagalow/https://www.brendansagalow.com/...

When things are get tough, ever think of a career pivot? Reggie Conquest does, but then he remembers that being a comedian is actually a pretty cool job so it's all good!!! In this week's episode of Mad House, Regg and Maddy get real and discuss overthinking, art classes, sleep hygiene, their shared love of flower blossoms, and more! Follow Maddy:https://www.youtube.com/@comedianmaddysmithhttps://www.instagram.com/somaddysmith/https://www.tiktok.com/@somaddysmithhttps://maddysmithcomedy.com/Follow Reggie:<...

Anxiety spiraling isn't fun, but at least comedian Eagle Witt makes it funny!!! In the Mad House this week, he and Maddy discuss how their minds goes to worst case scenario, having a 'dumb phone', wreaking havoc in high school, and more! Follow Maddy:https://www.youtube.com/@comedianmaddysmithhttps://www.instagram.com/somaddysmith/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@somaddysmithhttps://maddysmithcomedy.com/Follow Eagle:https://www.instagram.com/eaglewittofficial/Subscribe/follow the...

J.J. Liberman is the real-life Quagmire and he isn't afraid to speak what every male brain is thinking, which idk maybe he should be LOL jkjk it's all very informative and we love him for that! While JJ reveals some of his past escapades and current goon sessions, he also shares some of his surprisingly traditional traits, like his fear of flying, his love for miso-black cod, and his desire to have a family of his own one day. Sure he's kooky but deep down he's actually pretty normal! Follow Maddy:...

Brittany Carney's craziest trait is that she hates mayonnaise. Here in the Mad House, we can't imagine how hard that must be, and we appreciate the earnestness when it comes to her struggle with the creamy condiment. Besides mayo, Brittany and Maddy discuss working in museums, time management, sleep issues, up-skirt photos, why Brittany's ears don't register Taylor Swift songs as music, and more!Follow Maddy:https://www.instagram.com/somaddysmith/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@somaddysmithhttps://www.youtube.com/maddysmithcomedy...

Peace & Love - it's the Joey Avery way!!! Joey's got that optimistic spirituality that def comes from a healthy combo of California sunshine and supportive parents!! This week in the Mad House, Maddy and Joey discuss zooming out on yourself, having tapestries in college, post-drinking narcissism, strong nuclear families, and more!! Plus, be sure to check out Joey's new hour-long stand-up special, 'Joey Avery Live in San Francisco' (link below!).Follow Maddy:https://www.instagram.com/somaddysmith/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@somaddysmithhttps://www.youtube.com...

Na'im Ali wants you to ruin your life - and the sooner the better! Nothing like overcoming hardship to make for a good podcast story :) This week in the Mad House, Maddy and Na'im discuss childhood trauma, Cinnabon addiction, Buddha's shortcomings, recurring dreams, and more!! Follow Maddy:https://www.instagram.com/somaddysmith/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@somaddysmithhttps://www.youtube.com/maddysmithcomedyFollow Na'im:https://www.instagram.com/naim__ali/?hl=enAll tour...

Chloe La Branche fears tidal waves and being alone, but she still goes to the beach, made it through multiple rehabs, and can chat with people all day long, so we have faith that she'll be ok! This week in the Mad House, Chloe and Maddy discuss the inherent sexuality of subways, unhelpful thought patterns, hitting rock bottom with Luis J. Gomez, how to stay detached from crap, and more! Follow Maddy:https://www.instagram.com/somaddysmith/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@somaddysmithhttps://www.youtube.com...

Ivy Wolk would much rather be on her phone, posting and conjecturing about the lives of others online than overthinking the potential harms of screen time... she's an actress, comedian, Gen-Z sensation, and tech optimist here in the Mad House!!! In this episode, Maddy peels back some of the layers of Ivy's intellect and psyche - they discuss everything from sex problems to past struggles with drugs, getting canceled from an early age, plus the exciting projects Ivy's working on, and more!!! Follow Maddy:https://www.instagram.com/somaddysmith/?hl=en<...

Colum Tyrrell may suffer from a small d*ck complex, but he knows how to quell his anxieties in healthful ways! Besides doing stand-up, he enjoys a grilled tomato, the occasional pigeon pose to release all the tension from his hips, and playing 'Farm Simulator'. An interesting case study indeed. Tune in as Maddy takes a deeper dive into his psyche!Follow Maddy:https://www.instagram.com/somaddysmith/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@somaddysmithhttps://www.youtube.com/maddysmithcomedyFollow Colum:<...

Comedian Caitlin Peluffo talks with Maddy about weighing out her food, middle child syndrome, her fear of the big 'D' (it's not what you think), and more!Follow Maddy:https://www.instagram.com/somaddysmith/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@somaddysmith?lang=enhttps://www.youtube.com/maddysmithcomedyFollow Caitlin:https://www.instagram.com/caitlinpeluffo/https://www.youtube.com/@caitlin-peluffoAll tour dates: https://punchup.live/maddysmith/ticketsWant...

Monroe Martin has had quite the journey - from growing up in the foster care system, to finding comedy, to newfound fatherhood - how does he do it all and stay sane? Find out in this week's episode of Mad House, as Maddy takes a deep dive into Monroe's psyche! Monroe reveals why he thinks happiness is overrated, what makes him a good husband/dad, how he went from wanting to work at T-Mobile to pursing a life in the arts, and more! Follow Maddy:https://www.instagram.com/somaddysmith/?hl=en<...

He was hard to pin down, but we finally got Josh Adam Meyers, comedian/vocalist/dog owner, in the Mad House this week! He opens up to Maddy about his ADHD, his negative mother, and the several car accidents he's gotten into over the years. But all of that, along with some deep spiritual work with his energy clearer, has made him realize he actually can sing pretty good.Follow Maddy:https://www.instagram.com/somaddysmith/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@somaddysmith?lang=en...

Body dysmorphia, rage, and gratitude are just a few things that come up in our conversation with Aaron Berg this week! As Aaron lays on the couch for episode 100, Maddy attempts to get into the mind of her fellow comic, finding out what possibly went wrong in his life to make him want to pursue such a kooky lifestyle. With this new formatted approach, Maddy decides if her guest ultimately belongs in the Mad House, or if they are actually pretty normal after all! Follow Maddy:https://www.instagram.com/somaddysmith/?hl...

Anthony Moore could have been 'That Kid Funny Tony', but he's obviously so much MOOREEE than that!! He's a seasoned comedian -- you can catch him on shows like 'Tires' on Netflix, Kevin Hart's 'Hart of the City', or touring arenas, opening for legendary stand-ups. This week Anthony's in the Mad House and he and Maddy play a round of 'F*ck That', before delving deeper into Anthony's background - everything from getting his comedy legs in Philly, to landing in NYC and going from one of the worst comedy clubs to the best in record time. Plus, stay...

Bassam Shawl may have played a Puerto Rican in his high school rendition of 'West Side Story' (he's Kashmiri-American), but he didn't let that stop him from bringing his jokes to the people!!! And now he's in the Mad House this week, kickin' it with Maddy, having the last laugh muah ha haaa! They talk theater, rooting for bad sports teams, Bassam's life as a new dad, and more! Plus stay tuned for a segment 'Bussin' w/ Bassam', where we find out what Bassam thinks is bussin' or not!!! Call the FUPA Hotline: (347) 480-9006<...

Pat Burtscher's favorite movie is... Amélie! A comedian by way of Greece, Austria, and Canada, Pat has officially landed himself in the Mad House this week!! He tells us about his unique upbringing and even shares voicemails from his mom, who sounds like a Greek Polly Pocket!!! He and Maddy also discuss favorite books they've read recently, why balls are weird, how there should be weight classes for law enforcement, and more! And, stay tuned for some segments -- we play 'Finish the Canadian Headline', recap the week in photos, and Pat answers some rapid fire questions!<p...

Shaun Murphy, the skinny legend of comedy, is here to bring awareness to the pencil d*ck community. JK he's promoting his brand new stand up special, 'Long Story Thin', produced by legend Mark Normand (link below) -- yes, yes, legends abound! Shaun and Maddy discuss growing up in Buffalo, who they'd date if they were celebrities, why they don't get their hopes up for the Bills, and more!Call the FUPA Hotline: (347) 480-9006Check out Shaun's new special, 'Long Story Thin':https://www.youtube.com/watch...