My Existential Crisis

Madison Eppley

From world mysteries to strange scientific phenomena, conspiracy theories, paranormal activity, and true crime, join us on Mondays as we talk through all the weird things that make us question our entire sense of self. This is My Existential Crisis.

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February 9 · 53 min
My Existential Crisis Hotline #1
We're back with something a little different! We start the episode talking about a perilous trip home, then give a few details about Dylan's upcoming art show. Madison talks about the power of routine and how she's planning on adding more structure to her life. In this episode, we take five paranormal questions off of Reddit and give our advice. Are we qualified? With almost eighty episodes under our belt, the answer to that is: "Sure." Thanks for listening, and if you like what you hear, take the time to like, subscribe and rate us five stars! Follow My Existential Crisis on Instagram and Facebook @MECrisisPod. Follow us on Spotify, YouTube and anywhere else you get your content.
#77
January 20 · 59 min
77. Dylan Burn-ger, Certified Greaser™ (The Andrea Yates Case)
We're here in the new year with episode 77, and Dylan is starting the new year off strong! Dylan tells his very unfortunate tale of being both the victim and the perpetrator of a heinous crime. It all started with a late-night bacon sandwich. It ended with $40 with of bandages and a plethora of new nicknames. This week, Madison tells the story of Andrea Yates, a tragic tale where a woman was failed by her religion, her husband, the US health care system, and society as a whole. Thanks for listening, and if you like what you hear, take the time to like, subscribe and rate us five stars! Follow My Existential Crisis on Instagram and Facebook @MECrisisPod. Follow us on Spotify, YouTube and anywhere else you get your content.
#76
January 5 · 47 min
76. The Patron Saint of Stepdads (Miraculous Stair of Loretto Chapel)
We’re back with episode 76 of My Existential Crisis! Dylan talks about getting an Apple Watch, returning an Apple Watch, getting another Apple Watch and thinking of returning it again. Madison goes into her New Year’s resolutions for 2026 before the Crisis Crew discusses alternative openers. In this episode, Dylan details the story of the miraculous stair, a spiral staircase in the Loretto Chapel surrounded by mystery and intrigue. We talk about the incredible construction of the staircase itself, the contested identity of the builder and the average price of spruce wood in 1881. Thanks for listening, and if you like what you hear, take the time to like, subscribe and rate us five stars! Follow My Existential Crisis on Instagram and Facebook @MECrisisPod. Follow us on Spotify, YouTube and anywhere else you get your content.
#75
Dec 29, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
75. What Debris Do YOU Have in Your Pocket? (Operation Mincemeat)
It's episode 75, and despite not mentioning it 'til the end, Happy Holidays from MEC to you and yours! We hope you're all staying safe and sane as you! Dylan tells us all about his Burger King experience and not really saving two puppies. Madison tells us of her recent trip to NYC, and Dylan shocks us all by dropping some hidden lore about his own time in the Big Apple. This week, Madison brings something a bit different to the table. Inspired by a recent show she saw in NYC, she tells us the very true tale of Operation Mincemeat, one of the largest deceptions pulled off in WWII and a key factor in saving the war for the Allies. Thanks for listening, and if you like what you hear, take the time to like, subscribe and rate us five stars! Follow My Existential Crisis on Instagram and Facebook @MECrisisPod. Follow us on Spotify, YouTube and anywhere else you get your content.
#74
Dec 15, 2025 · 36 min
74. The Deadliest Tiny Little Guy of All Time (Simo Häyhä)
We're back with another episode! Madison is stricken once again with another bout of bronchitis. We talk about double lung transplants, high school reunions and learning / not learning to type. In this episode, Dylan talks about Simo Häyhä, the Finnish sniper with over 500 confirmed kills. We talk about his tactics, time in the war, the brutal injury that took him out of combat and his life afterwards. Thanks for listening, and if you like what you hear, take the time to like, subscribe and rate us five stars! Follow My Existential Crisis on Instagram and Facebook @MECrisisPod. Follow us on Spotify, YouTube and anywhere else you get your content.
#73
Dec 8, 2025 · 56 min
73. I Don't Deserve the Socks (Katherine Mary Knight: Australia's Hannibal Lector)
Episode 73 is here and we're getting our groove back! Except, not really cause Dylan made some terrible shoe noises, David shaved his face into a train robbing mustache, and Madison couldn't give blood. But we're TRYING to get our groove back! This week, Madison covers the grisly story of Katherine Mary Knight, also known as the Australian Hannibal Lector and the first woman in Australia to be sentenced to life in prison without the change of parole. Thanks for listening, and if you like what you hear, take the time to like, subscribe and rate us five stars! Follow My Existential Crisis on Instagram and Facebook @MECrisisPod. Follow us on Spotify, YouTube and anywhere else you find your content.
#72
Nov 24, 2025 · 38 min
72. 65 Investigations Before the Age of 20 (The Barefoot Bandit)
We're backkkkk! Again! After a (shorter) hiatus, we sit down to talk about an eerie moment with a mystery smartphone, Madison's musical mishaps and the invention of tape and glue. On today’s episode, Dylan covers the Barefoot Bandit, a troubled teenager who stole cars, boats and even planes, gaining a reputation as an outlaw folk hero as his crimes continued to escalate. Thanks for listening, and if you like what you hear, take the time to like, subscribe and rate us five stars! Follow My Existential Crisis on Instagram and Facebook @MECrisisPod. Follow us on Spotify, YouTube and anywhere else you find your content.
#71
Nov 4, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
71. Dylan's Gastrointestinal Distress ( The Austin Yogurt Shop Murders)
WE'RE BAAAA-AAAACK! Aren't you glad to see us pop up in your feed again? After an unexpected hiatus, we're finally back (almost) just in time for My Existential Crisis' 3 year anniversary! This week, Dylan tells us all about his travel mishaps, while insisting that he's a responsible adult and Madison breaks down into yet again, another existential crisis. That's why she started the show though, right? To share deeply personal things publicly for all to hear! Madison shared the story of the Austin Yogurt Shop Murders along with a recent update with them from this year! It's an unsolved case that has everything: Michael Scott, a $100,000 reward, and Creek People. Thanks for listening, and if you like what you hear, take the time to like, subscribe and rate us five stars! Follow My Existential Crisis on Instagram and Facebook @MECrisisPod. Follow us on Spotify, YouTube and anywhere else you find your content.
#70
Sep 15, 2025 · 50 min
70. I'm Quite Frankly Delightful (The Most Disturbing Parasites)
Episode 70, we're back! Dylan Bug-ger talks about his recent fight against fleas, "happy hoodies" and smart homes. Madison talks about the breadth of her fascinating/unnerving interests and a disappointing casting decision. In today's episode, Dylan covers the top five most terrifying parasites and one man who loves them just a little too much. He then caps off one of our grossest episodes yet with a slightly lighter story. Blimey! Thanks for listening, and if you like what you hear, take the time to like and subscribe!Follow My Existential Crisis on Instagram & Facebook @MECrisisPodFind us on Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere else you find your content.
#69
Sep 2, 2025 · 51 min
69. That's Plagiarism, Baby! (The Disappearance of Natasha Ryan)
It's episode SIXTY-NIIIIIINE! Madison is her most boring, dad-like iteration as she talks about her love of America's greatest past time. (Guys, plant your feet before throwing a baseball, for the love of all that's holy!) Dylan has a livelier time talking about the ROI of Dollar Dogs at a local baseball stadium, dancing his little feet off, and swimming his guppy heart out. This week, Madison covers the disappearance of Natasha Ryan, a case filled with twists and turns, and an admission of shoddy research work from Dylan. Thanks for listening, and if you like what you hear, take the time to like and subscribe!Follow My Existential Crisis on Instagram & Facebook @MECrisisPodFind us on Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere else you find your content.
#68
Aug 25, 2025 · 43 min
68. In Space, No One Can Hear You Horn (AI Romance)
Episode 68! 32 episodes from the big 100, we're almost there. Dylan talks about a wholesome moment he saw on his drive and whether airhorns would work in space. Madison discusses her recent 9-hour long Twilight Imperium session before discussing violence around Harrisburg. In this episode, Dylan delves into the emerging phenomenon of AI romance. He talks about Replika, Character.AI and the r/AISoulmates subreddit. Dylan and Madison question the legitimacy of AI romance, and finally, Dylan interviews a chatbot to get its thoughts on the subject. Thanks for listening, and if you like what you hear, take the time to like and subscribe!Follow My Existential Crisis on Instagram & Facebook @MECrisisPodFind us on Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere else you find your content.
#67
Aug 18, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
67. A Poetic Lone Cooked Pancake (The Disappearance of Susan Cox Powell)
Episode 67 is here and we are back to our regularly scheduled programming! Dylan recalls his coffee drinking foibles, an unnoticed disappearance, and a regifted "little guy." Madison shares her bittersweet emotions after leaving her last show and shares her love of classic musicals (while emphasizing how she is NOT racist.) This week, Madison tells the story of the disappearance of Susan Cox Powell, a story that has stayed with Madison for years. It's full of twists, turns, Spanish love songs, and an incredibly tragic ending. While there is little levity in this story, making fun of Steve Chantrey is a glimmer in this otherwise bleak story. In the words of Steve Chantrey, "I love you... so put me in jail" (and spoiler... they did). Thanks for listening, and if you like what you hear, take the time to like and subscribe!Follow My Existential Crisis on Instagram & Facebook @MECrisisPodFind us on Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere else you find your content.
#66
Aug 11, 2025 · 39 min
66. One Person's Daemon Is Another Person's Guardian Onion (Daimonions, Daimons and Daemons)
We're back with episode 66! Dylan has to be put down because of a pulled rhomboid. Madison's life has slowed down, but her brain keeps speeding up. In today's episode, Dylan and Madison talk about Socrates' guiding inner voice, his "daimonion." They trace the idea across centuries, discuss theories and tie past episodes together to arrive at something cohesive. Thanks for listening, and if you like what you hear, take the time to like and subscribe! Follow My Existential Crisis on Instagram & Facebook @MECrisisPod Find us on Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere else you find your content.
Jul 29, 2025 · 52 min
Bullshit or No Shit: Episode 6
We're back on our bullshit! We're switching things up again with Bullshit or No Shit, inspired by the 90s show "Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction." Madison share 5 stories, some true, some completely made up, all completely bizarre. It's up to you to decide which is which. At the end, we will reveal which are Bullshit and which are No Shit. Thanks for listening, and if you like what you hear, take the time to like and subscribe! Follow My Existential Crisis on Instagram & Facebook @MECrisisPod Find us on Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere else you find your content.
#66
Jul 7, 2025 · 49 min
Cryptid Interview Round 2025
MEC, My Existential Corp, is interviewing for the highly valued position of unpaid intern. Five cryptids have applied — the Squonk, Mothman, the Pukwudgie, the Thunderbird and Sasquatch. We grade each on what they're wearing to the interview, their poise during the interview itself and their competency with office tools. Who will emerge as the victor? Listen to find out. If you like what you hear, take the time to like, subscribe and rate us five stars! Follow My Existential Crisis on Instagram and Facebook @MECrisisPod. Follow us on Spotify, YouTube and anywhere else you find your content.
#65
Jul 1, 2025 · 1 hr 20 min
65. Commercial Innovation Over Public Safety! (The OceanGate Submersible Disaster)
We're back with episode 65 and I promise it's worth the wait! This week, Dylan kicks us off my telling us about a morbid omen that laid literally at his feet: a dead crow-sized crow. This sparks a discussion about Dylan's dislike for nature and travel and Madison's apparent love for the Grand Canyon, all in the search of finding what we value. Ultimately, this is one of our most wholesome openings where we only slightly dabble into Madison's recurring existential conundrum with Time. This week, Madison tells us all about one of the events that haunted her nightmares when it was splashed (pun intended) across the news: the OceanGate Submersible Disaster. Madison tells all about what happened that fateful day, and the many, many, MANY failings that lead up to it. Thanks for listening, and if you like what you hear, take the time to like, subscribe and rate us five stars! Follow My Existential Crisis on Instagram and Facebook @MECrisisPod. Follow us on Spotify, YouTube and anywhere else you find your content.
#64
Jun 16, 2025 · 45 min
64. A Near Miss at Shaffer's (Quantum Immortality)
What do we cover in the intro? What don't we cover in the intro. We go into the *perfect* French toast recipe, severe hyperpronation, Vicodin, and, of course, baseball. We also talk about Sabrina Carpenter's controversial new album cover. In this episode, Dylan covers quantum immortality, the theory that we continue to live indefinitely, switching into parallel universes to avoid death. We talk about the theory's connection to other theories, the tragic story of Redditor /afh43, implications for the justice system and what it means to live forever. Heads up! We do run into some crackling, but that disappears shortly. Thanks for listening, and if you like what you hear, take the time to like, subscribe and rate us five stars! Follow My Existential Crisis on Instagram and Facebook @MECrisisPod. Follow us on Spotify, YouTube and anywhere else you find your content.
#60
Jun 11, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
63. The Delightfulness of It All (The Murder of Bob Crane)
It's episode 63 and we're coming at you with the most wholesome of intros today. We throw it back to driving lessons, Madison's unparalleled parallel parking skills, and Dylan dreaming about dogs made of flowers and skiing with a Greek bust statue. This week, Madison takes us into an Octogenarian's dream with the some old Hollywood gossip: the murder of Bob Crane. A rising Hollywood star turned washed up actor, Bob Crane was murdered in his apartment shortly before his 50th birthday, but that isn't even the most interesting part of the story. Thanks for listening, and if you like what you hear, take the time to like, subscribe and rate us five stars! Follow My Existential Crisis on Instagram and Facebook @MECrisisPod. Follow us on Spotify, YouTube and anywhere else you find your content.
Jun 3, 2025 · 44 min
Bullshit or No Shit: Episode 5
We're back on our bullshit! We're switching things up again with Bullshit or No Shit, inspired by the 90s show "Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction." Madison share 5 stories, some true, some completely made up, all completely bizarre. It's up to you to decide which is which. At the end, we will reveal which are Bullshit and which are No Shit. Thanks for listening, and if you like what you hear, take the time to like and subscribe! Follow My Existential Crisis on Instagram & Facebook @MECrisisPod Find us on Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere else you find your content.
#59
May 27, 2025 · 47 min
62. General Decrepit Ruins, At Your Service (The Soul Trap Theory)
Happy Memorial Day! We're coming at you with episode 62 and we have a rather grim one for you today. But first, Dylan tells us about his new purchase and we're eagerly awaiting the visuals for it. He's also become a hat guy, but wants to make it clear that he's not a fedora guy. Madison talks briefly about her travels from the last 2 weeks where she went to Kenya, Budapest, Vienna, and Prague. This week, Dylan gets a bit spiritually existential as he tells us about the controversial Soul Trap Theory (and no, that's not a new music genre). It's also referred to as the Cosmic Prison where we are being continuously used for our energy and then spat out for reincarnation back into the universe. Thanks for listening, and if you like what you hear, take the time to like, subscribe and rate us five stars! Follow My Existential Crisis on Instagram and Facebook @MECrisisPod. Follow us on Spotify, YouTube and anywhere else you find your content.

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