High School High: THC Gummies, Horseback Walmart Bandits & a McGriddle 911 Call
Mad Genius with Ariel Kashanchi
On this episode of Mad Genius, comedian and host Ariel Kashanchi recounts what happened when she took her cat on a walk (spoiler: the cat had notes), and dives into the absurdity of recent headlines: a substitute teacher handing out THC gummies to a classroom of teens, four cowboys who decided Walmart was their new rodeo arena, and a 911 operator who casually ordered a McGriddle while someone was reporting a crime. Expect jokes, judgment, and just enough chaos to make you question reality. 🔹 Hosted by: Ariel Kashanchi 🔹 Topics: Weird news, stoned teachers, rogue cowboys, fast food...
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Emotional Support Tigers, Pyro Landlords & Dating Disasters – Ariel Spills All
Mad Genius with Ariel Kashanchi
In this wild ride of an episode, Mad Genius host and comedian Ariel Kashanchi shares her most hilarious and cringe-worthy dating blunders — including one guy who may or may not have owned emotional support tigers. Ariel dives into the unbelievable story of a landlord who torched his own building, a doctor who tried to turn a hike into a homicide, and more true crime-y, WTF moments you won’t believe are real. Whether you're into twisted tales, dark humor, or just need to feel better about your own love life, this episode delivers. Hit play, laugh hard, and remember: your worst date...
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Far-Right Matchmaking, Police Chief Scandals, and Navigating Narcissism
Mad Genius with Ariel Kashanchi
In this episode of the Mad Genius podcast, comedian Ariel Kashanchi delves into three compelling topics:​ Far-Right Matchmaking Conference: Ariel explores the recent Natal Conference in Austin, Texas, where far-right influencers hosted a $10,000-per-person matchmaking event aimed at promoting increased birth rates. The conference featured controversial speakers and sparked debates over its eugenics-aligned ideologies. New Jersey Police Chief Scandal: She discusses the shocking allegations against North Bergen Police Chief Robert Farley, accused of spiking colleagues' coffee with...
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Bumble Fumbles, Monster Under the Bed & Catfished by Enrique Iglesias?!
Mad Genius with Ariel Kashanchi
In this wildly unhinged episode of Mad Genius, comedian and chaos connoisseur Ariel Kashanchi dives into the absurd and hilarious stories taking over the internet. From her disastrous Bumble dates (why are they always DJs?) to a kid who legit found a monster under his bed—yes, really—Ariel breaks it all down with her signature wit. Also on the docket: 👉 A homeless man running for mayor of Seattle 👉 A woman who was catfished into thinking she was dating Enrique Iglesias 👉 And the state of Florida debating child labor laws because… of course they are. Get ready for hot takes, big...
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Bumble Fails & a White Woman Who Identifies as Black – WTF?
Mad Genius with Ariel Kashanchi
In this episode of Mad Genius, comedian Ariel Kashanchi spills the tea on her wildest Bumble dates—think ghosting, weird flexes, and dudes who should’ve stayed in the drafts. Then, things get even weirder when she dives into the story of a white German woman who identifies as Black and is planning to move to Africa. Yep, you read that right. Tune in for unfiltered takes, dark humor, and the kind of commentary you won’t hear anywhere else. 🎧 Listen now for laughs, cringe, and a whole lot of “WTF?!” #ComedyPodcast #DatingFails #BumbleDisasters #IdentityCrisis #MadGeniusPod
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Swipe Right on Chaos: Dating Apps, Fyre Fest 2, and Crimes of Passion
Mad Genius with Ariel Kashanchi
Comedian Ariel Kashanchi is back on the dating apps, and she’s spilling the tea on the wild world of modern romance. But that’s not all—this episode of Mad Genius dives into the insanity of Fyre Fest 2 (yes, it’s happening), the Tiffany’s thief who swallowed stolen earrings mid-heist, and a truly disturbing Texas couple who took “kink” way too far. Buckle up for a hilarious, unfiltered ride through the week’s most outrageous headlines. #ComedyPodcast #ArielKashanchi #DatingFails #TrueCrime #FyreFest2 #WeirdNews
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"With Love, Meghan" Review, Oscars Tea, Casey Anthony’s Rebrand & Ariel’s Mid-Speed Chase
Mad Genius with Ariel Kashanchi
This week on The Mad Genius Podcast, Ariel Kashanchi dives into the wildest pop culture and true crime stories making headlines. First up, she reviews Meghan Markle’s new show "With Love, Meghan"—is it a heartfelt comeback or another PR play? Then, she spills all the juicy details from an Oscars viewing party—who showed up, who showed out, and who should’ve stayed home. Things take a darker turn as Ariel unpacks Casey Anthony’s shocking rebrand as a legal advocate (yes, you read that right) and the disturbing reports of officers at a juvenile detention center organizing...
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Mental Health Updates, TikTok Insanity & The Mayor Who Faked His Own Hit
Mad Genius with Ariel Kashanchi
Host and comedian Ariel Kashanchi is back with a hilarious and unfiltered update on her mental health journey, plus a deep dive into the internet’s latest absurdities. From bizarre TikTok trends to the Brazilian mayor who staged his own assassination attempt, Ariel breaks down the week’s wildest headlines. Ever heard of people renting chickens to deal with the egg shortage? Yeah, that’s a thing now. Plus, she covers the nightmare flight where passengers sat next to a corpse and Elon Musk’s DOGE-inspired email to federal employees. Tune in for laughs, chaos, and a dose of genius-level...
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Valentine’s Day Disaster, Shark Selfies Gone Wrong & LSD for Anxiety
Mad Genius with Ariel Kashanchi
In this wild episode of The Mad Genius Podcast, comedian Ariel Kashanchi spills the tea on her Valentine’s Day disaster—because nothing says romance like chaos! Plus, a woman loses her hands trying to take a selfie with a shark (spoiler: bad idea), Florida monkeys test positive for herpes (why is it always Florida?), and a nursing home spices things up with a male stripper for its residents. Oh, and science is finally catching up with what hippies knew all along—LSD might actually help treat anxiety. Buckle up for an episode packed with absurd news, unfiltered takes, and plenty of...
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Ariel’s Mental Health Journey, a $50K Psychic Scam, and Kid Rock’s Meltdown
Mad Genius with Ariel Kashanchi
In this episode of Mad Genius, host Ariel Kashanchi gets real about her mental health journey, sharing her experience at an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and the insights she gained. She also dives into the bizarre story of a woman who paid a psychic $50,000 to make someone fall in love with her—spoiler: it didn’t work. Plus, the internet is clowning Kid Rock for storming off stage when the audience wouldn’t clap along to his song. Tune in for wild stories, unfiltered takes, and hilarious commentary on the latest absurdities. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! 🔗...
info_outlineAriel talks about her mental health, dating, and her recent diagnosis of focal seizures. She shares her thoughts on the dating landscape, the influence of romantic comedies, and life with seizures. Ariel also reflects on the inspiration she finds in mediocrity and how we should all dare to be mediocre.
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