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Just Maddy talking sh*t about anything and everything. Some life stories and strange opinions.

Maddy H


    • Apr 5, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 37 EPISODES


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    Why People Are As*holes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 21:51


    We've all had experiences dealing with people who rude for no reason. I think people can be a-holes for lots of reasons, some more valid than others, so let's talk about why, and how we can deal with it.

    What Are You Doing With Your Life?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 23:14


    I have (another) concussion, and it's making me question my life choices. Not in a bad way, I'm just thinking about how I'm on such a different timeline from people I see on social media. Everyone seems to be getting married or having babies, and I'm nowhere near that point. What am I doing? What are you doing? Let's talk about the “timeline” of life and why it's BS.

    My Hometown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 28:35


    I had some complicated feelings towards my hometown in the past. I was jealous that I did not come from a wealthy town, but I learned to love and appreciate my hometown so much. Today, let's dive into that.

    What is it REALLY like to teach middle school?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 34:39


    I am in my second year of teaching middle school, and it is an interesting time. I love my job so much, but it definitely has its ups and downs. We're talking about all of that, what it's like to be a Gen Z teacher, and more today. Come hang out!

    The accident that changed my life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 29:43


    I got into a major car accident and it has altered many aspects of my life.

    My Students Found My Podcast (and all my social media)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 28:47


    So… I'm a teacher of course, and I try my best to keep my work and personal life separate. But of course, my students found my social media including this podcast. Today I'm talking about how I've been navigating that and all of the funny stories it has come with.

    Friendships: Maintaining Friends in your 20s

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 34:41


    Today we're talking about friendship from elementary school to adulthood. How tf do you make and keep friends after college? Is it better to have a group of friends or individuals? It's a different story being in your 20s when half of your friends live across the country. Let's dive in on this stuff. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    It's Chaos: reading your assumptions about me and story times

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 24:37


    My life has been very chaotic lately. Car problems, police encounters, you know. I'm also reading and responding to some assumptions you sent in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Halloween Special: Ouija Boards, Haunted Places, and more (in quarantine)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 23:10


    I have COVID right now lol so what better time to do a spooky special? Talking about my experiences with ouija boards and a lot of other random thing. Happy Halloween! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Tattoos and Piercings

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 37:08


    I have tattoos and piercings and I'm a teacher. talk with me about my experience getting tattoos, how people perceive me with them, all that

    Reading Stuff YOU Hate

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 21:24


    I asked y'all to send me your pet peeves and you did not disappoint. I'm reading all the things that piss you off and responding to them today. Come be angry for no reason with me! Buy yourself an “I'm Really Trying Here” sticker: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1300461185/im-really-trying-here-stickers?ref=listings_manager_grid --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Concerts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 34:03


    I'm obsessed with attending concerts. So here's my tips and tricks for surviving standing in one place for multiple hours at a time to see your fave band.

    Life on Cape Cod

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 26:50


    Living on Cape Cod has its ups and downs. Today we're talking about the unaffordable housing issue, the crazy tourism, and all that living here has entailed. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    I Went to JESUS CAMP

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 38:29


    So when I was in middle school, I went to a Christian camp even though I have never been religious. Here are my thoughts and my weird experiences. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    I'm a Scam Victim (multiple times over)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 42:34


    Today we're talking about all the times my dumbass has been scammed and did not see the red flags. It has happened to me more often than I'd like to admit, but I'm admitting it here. I'm also telling you how to not get scammed just in case you ever fall into desperation like I did. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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    So I Went to Grad School...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 38:00


    Today we're catching up on where I've been for the past month. Moving to Michigan, starting grad school, all that stuff. It was a journey and I'm excited to talk about it today. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    I Was in a Sorority and I HATED IT!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 39:27


    Going on a rant about Greek Life. Sororities, fraternities, you know the vibe. I did not enjoy my time unfortunately, so I needed to make this episode to make it everyone else's problem.

    Entering My Existential Era

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 18:50


    I feel like I'm in the middle of multiple existential crises at the same time... and I just turned 24. Grad school, my job, and my life have just been on my mind in various different ways and idk how to feel.

    Ranting about music for 20 mins

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 21:31


    I love music, it is basically my whole life... so yeah I listen to a lot of it. Come join me today to talk about Kendrick Lamar's new album, playing music, and music's role in society (I don't get that deep though). Yay!

    Drugs, Marijuana, and Alcohol :0

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 33:32


    This episode is ll about doing drugs and drinking alcohol... if you're my family, don't listen to this lol. Today we're digging into my thoughts on getting drunk, getting high, and a splash of substance abuse :)

    Thoughts on Living Alone (I'm sad lol)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 33:52


    I've lived by myself for almost 2 years now. Living alone has it's ups and downs for sure, but I won't go back to living with roommates anytime soon, probably. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    WOULD YOU RATHER...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 25:18


    Today I'm answering some hypothetical "would you rather" questions that you guys sent in on the instagram! These are mostly silly and inconsequential. :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Marching Band: EXPOSED (part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 46:49


    Dive into the real juicy side of college marching band with me. I was in it for all 4 years of college, so I have a lot to say on the subject. We're discussing band politics, nepotism, creepy men, and so much more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The One You've Been Waiting For: Marching Band (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 47:46


    Yeah. I was in marching band for 8 years of my life. We are talking about the good, the bad, and the ugly for all things marching band. From high school competitive band to college band, I have a lot to say. This is just the beginning so strap in and join me for all the tea. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Growing Up Vegetarian

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 41:58


    I have been a vegetarian since I was 8 years old. Today we're talking about all things dietary restrictions and how that has changed my life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Things I HATE for no reason

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 34:01


    Today we're talking about things in general that I really do not like. Pet peeves? Things that annoy me? All of that mundane and inconsequential stuff. I really dislike bowling for some reason. Find out why! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Foster Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 31:06


    Today's topic is a little more serious than usual. I'm talking about the foster care and adoption system in the US. I have grown up with foster siblings for most of my life, so I do think I know a thing or two. The system can be fucked up for sure, but there are definitely good people and good foster parents out there. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Cheerleading (yes I did that)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 39:19


    This episode is all about the interesting world of competitive cheerleading. I was a cheerleader for 5 years and it had a big impact on my development. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    She Works Hard For NO MONEY

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 42:19


    Today we're talking about my work history- jobs I have had throughout the years and what I liked/hated. I also get into a little rabbit hole about how the 5 day work week should be abolished! Like we should all just hang out instead! Anyway, I hope you enjoy this episode about jobs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    City Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 20:40


    Today I'm sharing stories from experiences I've had in various U.S. cities. Some scary situations I've gotten myself into, some stupid things I've done that I'd probably do again. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Man Who Never Burped (mini episode with Clark Cone)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 16:25


    We got a little drunky drunk a few months ago and recorded this mini episode. Clark doesn't burp like ever? And I burp all of the time so it was interesting to discuss this topic. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Traveling Alone as a WOMAN

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 51:39


    Today I'm talking about my experiences traveling as a solo female. I've done some solo trips big and small, so I'm sharing tips, stories, and other stuff you didn't ask for. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Social Media is Not Hot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 48:30


    Me talking about my experience being addicted to social media since 2011. We're discussing Tiktok, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, Facebook, and Tumblr, and the good and bad of all of them. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    What Music School is REALLY Like

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 34:59


    I went to college for music education. It was an mf time. Listen to learn more and hear me spill the tea about being a music major. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Coming Out Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2021 18:58


    A little episode on how I came out of the

    Teaching Through a Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 28:56


    I'm in my second year of teaching music during miss covid, and it has some ups and downs. I'm taking you through some background and how I think the pandemmy has changed our youth. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    1. I failed at van life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2021 21:37


    I bought a van to try to be a #vanlifer... but that failed. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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