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it's been two years since taylor swift dropped the tortured poets department and cracked our hearts wide open. join the ciss cueens in revisiting her magnum opus, breaking down the best lyrics, debating tracklist order, and more <3follow the pod on instagram: www.instagram.com/cisspod/follow the pod on tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@cisspodfollow madeline: www.instagram.com/madelineaford/follow maalvika: www.instagram.com/maalvikabhat/

madeline shares her experience with robby hoffman, maal can't stop bringing up summer house, and the most embarrassing story ever told on the pod.....follow the pod on instagram: www.instagram.com/cisspod/follow the pod on tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@cisspodfollow madeline: www.instagram.com/madelineaford/follow maalvika: www.instagram.com/maalvikabhat/

your ciss cueens are back with an update on maal's curse, the corrupted sd card, & oral hygiene. also a recap on the America's Next Top Model documentary from madeline. follow the pod on instagram: www.instagram.com/cisspod/follow the pod on tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@cisspodfollow madeline: www.instagram.com/madelineaford/follow maalvika: www.instagram.com/maalvikabhat/

your ciss cueens are back to recount a very cursed week, ending in a cursed friday the thirteenth. also madeline's saturn has returned and there is a shift in the air...follow the pod on instagram: www.instagram.com/cisspod/follow the pod on tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@cisspodfollow madeline: www.instagram.com/madelineaford/follow maalvika: www.instagram.com/maalvikabhat/

the drought is over!!!!! your ciss cueens went on their FIRST international trip together and brought back so many stories. enjoy our giggles and some easter eggs for those who watch the whole thing ;D love you!!!follow the pod on instagram: www.instagram.com/cisspod/follow the pod on tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@cisspodfollow madeline: www.instagram.com/madelineaford/follow maalvika: www.instagram.com/maalvikabhat/

your ciss cueens discuss madeline's recent modeling fiasco, improv class, and what it means to cultivate true confidence. also, for the first time in cisstory (ciss history), we have bloopers. you'll need your video on for it.JOIN CISSCORD ON DISCORD! https://discord.com/invite/NgT6sPFzs4follow the pod on instagram: www.instagram.com/cisspod/follow the pod on tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@cisspodfollow madeline: www.instagram.com/madelineaford/follow maalvika: www.instagram.com/maalvikabhat/

your ciss cueens are finally back after the long weekend with the q&a episode you've been asking for! this week, we talk about the vulnerable idea of motherhood – the yearning, the uncertainty, the cultural pressure, and what it means to imagine ourselves as future parents. madeline opens up about her journey through improv, acting, and writing classes, sharing the magic of finding your voice on stage and the terror of being seen. maal takes us behind the scenes of phd life. we also discuss john green's "everything is tuberculosis" and leslie feinberg's "stone butch blues" (one of the most important queer stories ever told).JOIN CISSCORD ON DISCORD! https://discord.com/invite/NgT6sPFzs4follow the pod on instagram: www.instagram.com/cisspod/follow the pod on tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@cisspodfollow madeline: www.instagram.com/madelineaford/follow maalvika: www.instagram.com/maalvikabhat/

happy pride, cissers!!!!!!!! 🏳️‍🌈 in this very special episode, your ciss cueens chat about hinge's new report on how lgbtqia+ daters are embracing label-fluid dating and prioritizing authentic connection over rigid categories. #hingepartnercheck out the Hinge LGBTQIA+ 2025 date report here:http://hin.ge/cisspod_DATEjoin cisscord on discord! https://discord.com/invite/NgT6sPFzs4follow the pod on instagram: www.instagram.com/cisspod/follow the pod on tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@cisspodfollow madeline: www.instagram.com/madelineaford/follow maalvika: www.instagram.com/maalvikabhat/

your ciss cueens tell the story of the humiliation that ensued at their first cursed workout class together, unpack sabrina carpenter's controversial album cover, madeline opens up about her ongoing EMDR therapy experience and maal comes out as capital n Neurotic.JOIN CISSCORD ON DISCORD! https://discord.com/invite/NgT6sPFzs4follow the pod on instagram: www.instagram.com/cisspod/follow the pod on tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@cisspodfollow madeline: www.instagram.com/madelineaford/follow maalvika: www.instagram.com/maalvikabhat/

this week your ciss cueens get suuuuper vulnerable and therapize themselves! they discuss attachment styles, madeline explains bpd, and maal has a revelation about dreamers vs. doers JOIN CISSCORD ON DISCORD! https://discord.gg/NgT6sPFzs4follow the pod on instagram: www.instagram.com/cisspod/follow the pod on tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@cisspodfollow madeline: www.instagram.com/madelineaford/follow maalvika: www.instagram.com/maalvikabhat/

your ciss cueens return with a silly Q&A episode. this time, they discuss the irony of overthinking and how it can lead us astray. how obsessing over goodness can actually distance us from connection and action, conflict resolution strategies, how maal was called out for being bad at apologizing, and finding your footing when everything feels unstable.please leave us 5 stars & follow us:⁠podcast instagram: @cisspod⁠⁠podcast youtube: @cisspod⁠⁠madeline's instagram: @madelineaford⁠⁠maalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat⁠

your ciss cueens talk about madeline's recent cancellation, the straight allegations, post big-event depression, & "everywhere i go, i bring myself" :") atingplease leave us 5 stars & follow us:⁠podcast instagram: @cisspod⁠⁠podcast youtube: @cisspod⁠⁠madeline's instagram: @madelineaford⁠⁠maalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat⁠

ciss cueens are here in a BONUS eppy (literally right after we said we were going bi-weekly, lol) to tell you one of madeline's funniest stories ever, maal's recent trip to japan, to discuss the controversy around jojo siwa and cheatingplease leave us 5 stars & follow us:⁠podcast instagram: @cisspod⁠⁠podcast youtube: @cisspod⁠⁠madeline's instagram: @madelineaford⁠⁠maalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat⁠

your ciss cueens gab and giggle about struggling with keeping your individuality and creative passions alive while in a relationship, how weird couples prank channels are, career uncertainty, embarassment, and our second favorite ginger: ed sheeran.please leave us 5 stars & follow us:⁠podcast instagram: @cisspod⁠⁠podcast youtube: @cisspod⁠⁠madeline's instagram: @madelineaford⁠⁠maalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat⁠

your ciss cueens are back after a little spring break discussing maal's recent trip to mexico, body insecurities, & madeline's EMBARASSING date story. please leave us 5 stars & follow us:⁠podcast instagram: @cisspod⁠⁠podcast youtube: @cisspod⁠⁠madeline's instagram: @madelineaford⁠⁠maalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat⁠

the ciss cueens respond to your DMs about overwhelming feelings of hopelessness, recognizing subtle forms of emotional manipulation like negging in relationships, and madeline shares her personal journey of coming out to her friends after a question about homophobic 'friends'.please leave us 5 stars & follow us:⁠podcast instagram: @cisspod⁠⁠podcast youtube: @cisspod⁠⁠madeline's instagram: @madelineaford⁠⁠maalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat⁠

there are rules for dating, but friendship is both special and fragile precisely because no one tells you how to succeed at it. your ciss cueens break down the unspoken codes of female friendship: what works, what hurts, and what no one admits! please leave us 5 stars & follow us:podcast instagram: @cisspodpodcast youtube: @cisspodmadeline's instagram: @madelineafordmaalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat

your ciss cueens are back with the most requested episode of all time!!!please leave us 5 stars & follow us:podcast instagram: @cisspodpodcast youtube: @cisspodmadeline's instagram: @madelineafordmaalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat

CISSERS, WELCOME TO BFF BOOK CLUB. no reading required, but warning: you might end up wanting to read it anyway 📚✨the ciss cueens discuss maal's favorite book of all time: why fish don't exist by lulu miller. we break down this genre-bending masterpiece that's part biography, part memoir, and part scientific adventure. the book won the 2020 kirkus prize for nonfiction and was named one of the best books of 2020 by npr, publishers weekly, and slate (we'll tell you why it deserved all that hype).if you haven't read it yet, don't worry!!!!! - we'll walk you through everything! and if you have read it, come geek out with us!

the ciss cueens answer cisser cuestions, conundrums, crises, and catastrophes! long term situationships, being perceived in a way you dont see yourself, traumatic friend breakups, choosing roommates, making calculated risks, how to choose your first job out of college, and more.please like, comment, & share the pod with your friends. word of mouth is huge!podcast instagram: @cisspodpodcast youtube: @cisspodmadeline's instagram: @madelineafordmaalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat

your ciss cueens review the following 📚 my body by emily ratajkowski – a bestselling essay collection that dives into beauty, power, and what it means to be seen as a woman. it got a lot of buzz when it came out in 2021, topping the new york times bestseller list, and really shifted how people viewed emrata. some controversial takes here, beware. the seven husbands of evelyn hugo by taylor jenkins reid – probably one of the most viral books on booktok. it came out in 2017 but blew up in recent years, especially with the old hollywood vibes, lgbtq+ love story, and that addictive, twisty plot. it’s been on bestseller lists for years and is getting a netflix adaptation. i’m a fan by sheena patel – a dark, sharp debut novel from 2022 that’s all about obsession, social media, and power. it won the british book award for fiction debut and was shortlisted for the dylan thomas prize. it’s not as mainstream, but super loved in literary circles and has that cool, cult-favorite energy. i who have never known men by jacqueline harpmann – a haunting dystopian classic from 1995 (translated from french). it stayed pretty underground for a while, but has had a huge resurgence lately on booktok and booktube. it’s this eerie, existential story about women held in captivity and what happens when they’re freed into an empty world. normal people by sally rooney – the book that kind of defined a generation. it came out in 2018, was longlisted for the booker prize, and turned into that iconic bbc/hulu show. it’s all about love, miscommunication, and growing up, and it made rooney the voice of “millennial intimacy.”please like, comment, & share the pod with your friends. word of mouth is huge! podcast instagram: @cisspodpodcast youtube: @cisspodmadeline's instagram: @madelineafordmaalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat

an all-over-the-place episode about the boy causing problems in our life, the most hated influencers, jojo siwa ;D, madeline's reddit historyplease leave us 5 stars & follow us:podcast instagram: @cisspodpodcast youtube: @cisspodmadeline's instagram: @madelineafordmaalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat

TW: SA, trauma. spoilers galore! follow us on letterboxd! @madelineaford & @maalvika in this episode, we take a deep dive into Promising Young Woman (2020), Emerald Fennell’s sharp, unsettling thriller that redefines the revenge genre. with a powerhouse performance by Carey Mulligan, the film tackles complex themes of justice, accountability, and the illusions of safety. we go scene-by-scene, breaking down the film’s striking storytelling, unforgettable characters, and razor-sharp dialogue while analyzing the choices that make it so unique. whether you’ve seen the movie or not, this episode is designed to be immersive -- if you’d rather watch first and return later, we totally get it. and if the film’s subject matter is too triggering for you to watch, that’s completely understandable too! think of this as your guided experience through one of the most talked-about films in recent years. Nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actress (Mulligan), and Best Director (Fennell), Promising Young Woman took home the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, cementing Fennell as a director to watch in Hollywood. please leave us 5 stars & follow us: podcast instagram: @cisspod podcast youtube: @cisspod madeline's instagram: @madelineaford maalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat

your ciss cueens have a cosmo in hand & dish on what it's been like living together & being around each other 24/7 please like, comment, & share the pod with your friends. word of mouth is huge! also if you enjoy this pod at all, leave us 5 stars & follow us: podcast instagram: @cisspod podcast youtube: @cisspod madeline's instagram: @madelineaford maalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat

follow us on letterboxd! @madelineaford & @maalvika wicked (music and lyrics by stephen schwartz, book by winnie holzman, dir. by jon m. chu): the beloved musical. have you heard of it? uptown girls (written by julia dahl, mo ogrodnik, and leslie dixon, dir. by boaz yakin): a whimsical story about a carefree heiress (brittany murphy) and a precocious child (dakota fanning) learning from each other. the family stone (written and directed by thomas bezucha): a family holiday drama-comedy that perfectly balances heart and chaos. diane keaton and sarah jessica parker lead an ensemble cast navigating love, loss, and togetherness. promising young woman (written and directed by emerald fennell): an unforgettable, genre-defying thriller about revenge and justice. tw, tw, tw. bottoms (written by emma seligman and rachel sennott, dir. by emma seligman): an absurd lesbian comedy about two high schoolers starting a self-defense club (read: fight club) to hook up with cheerleaders. lol. shiva baby (written and directed by emma seligman): an anxiety-filled comedy about a young woman attending a shiva, where personal secrets unravel in front of family and strangers. rachel sennott supremacy!!! my old ass (written and directed by megan park): a mushroom trip brings free-spirited 18 year old elliott face-to-face with her 39-year-old self (aubrey plaza). please leave us 5 stars & follow us: podcast instagram: @cisspod podcast youtube: @cisspod madeline's instagram: @madelineaford maalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat

disclaimer: this video is FULL OF SPOILERS. also, madeline’s audio is weak at the start but WE PROMISE IT GETS BETTER. the substance is a 2024 body horror film written, directed, co-edited, and co-produced by coralie fargeat. it’s about a fading celebrity, elisabeth sparkle (played by demi moore), who gets fired by her producer (dennis quaid) for basically aging. then she decides to use this black market drug that makes her a younger version of herself (margaret qualley), but it comes with freaky side effects. this movie is a france/uk/us co-production, following fargeat’s first feature film revenge. apparently, fargeat wrote the screenplay in two years with like, barely any dialogue but super detailed descriptions. iconic. demi moore got the lead role after interviews and margaret qualley was cast after. it was filmed in france over 108 days with a TON of prosthetic makeup, insert shots, creepy sets, and yeah, about 21,000 liters of fake blood. the prosthetic makeup is by pierre-olivier persin and it’s literally nightmare fuel. it premiered may 19, 2024, at cannes (where fargeat won best screenplay, yay!), and came out in the us and uk september 20, 2024, through mubi. it crushed it at the box office — $78 million on a $17.5 million budget. the film’s gotten tons of awards, including golden globe wins and critics' choice noms. demi moore killed it, obviously. but this movie makes you QUEASY. it's intense body horror, and that’s why most people probably won’t watch it. we did, though, so you don’t have to. and we’re gonna break it down scene by scene: what happened, what we liked, what we didn’t like, and all the messy, bloody, grotesque details in between. buckle up. please leave us 5 stars & follow us: podcast instagram: @cisspod podcast youtube: @cisspod madeline's instagram: @madelineaford maalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat

your ciss cueens are BACK for 2025! this time, discussing weird field trips, sneaking out, crushes, and childhood friendship breakups. one of our favorite episodes yet... loads & loads of giggling :) please leave us 5 stars & follow us: podcast instagram: @cisspod podcast youtube: @cisspod madeline's instagram: @madelineaford maalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat

tw: mental illness in this deeply personal video, madeline opens up about her mental health journey, sharing her struggles and moments of darkness with honesty and vulnerability. to anyone who feels like there's no hope: please know it can and will get better. you are not alone, and there is help available. 💛 please leave us 5 stars & follow us: podcast instagram: @cisspod podcast youtube: @cisspod madeline's instagram: @madelineaford maalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat if you or someone you know is struggling, here are some resources that can make a difference: 📞 crisis hotlines U.S. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 or visit 988lifeline.org Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 (Available in the U.S., U.K., and Canada) International Suicide Hotlines: https://findahelpline.com 🧠 mental health support National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Call 1-800-950-NAMI or visit nami.org BetterHelp: betterhelp.com (online therapy) Talkspace: talkspace.com

the ciss cueens answer your questions on identity, breakups, and dating challenges. tangents include vanilla-shaming and bad ex stories! please leave us 5 stars & follow us: podcast instagram: @cisspod podcast youtube: @cisspod madeline's instagram: @madelineaford maalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat

madeline recounts her first time with a woman -- from a dm & to a plane ride 🤣 please leave us 5 stars & follow us: podcast instagram: @cisspod podcast youtube: @cisspod madeline's instagram: @madelineaford maalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat

hello cissers! here we have part TWO of your ciss cueens (a gaylor & a hetlor) diving into the internet’s Gaylor theories, kaylor vs. swiftgron, the matty healy of it all, and unpacking lyrical analyses. please leave us 5 stars & follow us: podcast instagram: @cisspod podcast youtube: @cisspod madeline's instagram: @madelineaford maalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat

your ciss cueens (a gaylor & a hetlor) take a deep dive into the internet’s Gaylor theories, unpack lyrical analyses, discuss queer projection, and reflect on their personal timelines of discovering and connecting with Taylor Swift’s music. and this is just part 1 btw! stay tuned! please leave us 5 stars and follow us: podcast instagram: @cisspod podcast youtube: @cisspod madeline's instagram: @madelineaford maalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat

your ciss cueens dive into maalvika's musical trauma, talk hangxiety, dry heaving at your crushes house, one direction boyfriends, and daddy huberman. they're being silly today. podcast instagram: @cisspod podcast youtube: @cisspod madeline's instagram: @madelineaford maalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat

the ciss cueens answer your dm's and questions! from deciphering whether your feelings are romantic or just a platonic crush, to reflections on aging, the pros and cons of living solo vs. with roommates, and so much more <3 please leave us 5 stars and follow us: podcast instagram: @cisspod podcast youtube: @cisspod madeline's instagram: @madelineaford maalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat

madeline recounts how she got signed, shares juicy details from her teen modeling days, and pulls back the curtain on the gritty side of glitz and glamour. tw: body stuff & grooming please leave us 5 stars and follow us: podcast instagram: @cisspod podcast youtube: @cisspod madeline's instagram: @madelineaford maalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat

your ciss cueens discuss their recent fight, why sibling order matters, and discuss the terrifying but empowering process of pushing past fear to bring their ideas to life :') this one is truly for the eldest daughters, mirrorballs, and not chill girls <3 please leave us 5 stars and follow us: podcast instagram: @cisspod podcast youtube: @cisspod madeline's instagram: @madelineaford maalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat

your ciss cueens dissect a weird text madeline received at 2am, talk gender roles in gay dating, and maalvika shares a deep insecurity. as always, leave comments, reviews, and tag us in your stories listening!!! we love to see you :) please leave us 5 stars and follow us: podcast instagram: @cisspod podcast youtube: @cisspod madeline's instagram: @madelineaford maalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat

your ciss cueens haven't laughed this hard in a LONG time. they sit down with a glass of wine to give you some sex and the city hot takes, madeline recalls her head trauma and butt-to-eye disease, and maalvika spills the beans on toots... it's a wild ride. as always, leave comments, reviews, and tag us in your stories listening!!! we love to see you :) please leave us 5 stars and follow us: podcast instagram: @cisspod podcast youtube: @cisspod madeline's instagram: @madelineaford maalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat

your ciss cueens divulge their ugly feelings on shame, jealousy, online comparison, and parasocial relationships with your partners ex. plus the song that changed madeline’s life and the shocking influencers she has shared an ex with. note: in this episode and prior episode description, we use the term “eskimo sisters," and we've since learned about its offensive history, especially in the context of colonialism & how it misrepresents Indigenous cultures! we are SO sorry for using language that disrespects the rich traditions and histories of Indigenous peoples and want to thank those who gently pointed it out, helping us learn! thank u cissers, we’re committed to getting better!! leave us 5 stars and follow us: podcast instagram: @cisspod podcast youtube: @cisspod madeline's instagram: @madelineaford maalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat

madeline gets vulnerable and recounts her most traumatizing relationship with an older man.  follow us: podcast instagram: @cisspod podcast youtube: @cisspod madeline's instagram: @madelineaford maalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat

part 2 of madeline’s summer of s*x and partying!!! the ciss cueens talk about the first time madeline got ghosted, revisit a drunk post-date voice memo, and expose who won her heart 👀 make your guess before you find out! follow us: podcast instagram: @cisspod podcast youtube: @cisspod madeline's instagram: @madelineaford maalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat

YOU KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS!!! your ciss cueens recap MSoS&P. they cover stories from every date and every girl. now the question remains... who's the winner? follow us: podcast instagram: @cisspod podcast youtube: @cisspod madeline's instagram: @madelineaford maalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat

the ciss cueens are laughinggg in the ciss castle today!!! they talk dress codes, code switching, girl math, and deepfakes. follow us: podcast instagram: @cisspod podcast youtube: @cisspod madeline's instagram: @madelineaford maalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat

we talk rejection, values, and our big plans for the ciss castle (see also: ciss cingdom). disclaimer: we realized after filming that our mics weren’t plugged in properly! Theo is not the most reliable producer, but we couldn’t recreate this conversation if we tried, so try your best to enjoy anyway!! follow us: podcast instagram: @cisspod podcast youtube: @cisspod madeline's instagram: @madelineaford maalvika's instagram: @maalvikabhat

the girls recount how they met, talk pod ideas that almost made the cut, evolving attitudes towards men, and the doom and gloom of summer situationships (heyyy siri can you play august by taylor swift)