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Pretty Lonesome with Madeline Argy

ByUnwell
80 episodes

Podcast Summary

Feeling lonely in your 20’s is to be expected... but, Madeline Argy feels it’s better to be alone, together. From her bed, car or wherever she’s alone that week, Madeline explores the unspoken conversations we all have with ourselves, but are too afraid to speak out loud. She discusses a wide range of topics, including navigating anxiety, imposter syndrome, the intricacies of sexuality and mental health, as well as the complexities of relationships, boundaries, break-ups, and friendships. As someone in her early 20’s, Madeline offers a witty and unpredictable commentary on the highs and lows of everyday life making you feel like you’re on Facetime with your best friend. Pretty Lonesome with Madeline Argy invites you to join her every Friday in embracing the beautifully chaotic adventure of being human.

#1

Identity crisis

I thought I’d have good points this week on why it’s good to have community and stuff but I just ended up freaking myself out

2025-05-3046mins
#2

tara yummy

the tea is us

2025-05-2357mins
#3

thoughts on yearning

you won’t catch me becoming two heads one body anytime soon

2025-05-1645mins
#4

Insecure friends, uninterested boys, and coming out - advice session #2

Ok did another one where I tried to get through more. Love you guys

2025-05-0935mins
#5

jealousy and cheating - advice session

this week u guys wrote in and told me your worries and your feelings and whilst I don’t have advice I do always have opinions so this week I’m giving you my opinions on ur problems ur WELCOME write in [email protected] <3

2025-05-0255mins
#6

I took the Myer-Briggs Test

I’m really unique

2025-04-2534mins
#7

millie and madeline

I'm so glad you guys finally get to meet my day one For more information on menstrual equality go to www.thepadproject.org

2025-04-1835mins
#8

I'm still sick wtf

never trust a ho

2025-04-1125mins

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#9

male rage

Warning: this episode contains content on sexual assault

2025-03-2944mins
#10

I love Greek mythology smut (Fan Favorite)

it's been a year since I recorded this and I'm still a Greek mythology smut

2025-03-2242mins
#11

My first time on ADHD meds (Fan Favorite)

this was a big deal

2025-03-1442mins
#12

Anxiety is exhausting

this is actually cringing me

2025-03-0741mins
#13

ranting about the patriarchy and tiktok

Men get everything except souls

2025-02-2838mins
#14

i binge watched a teen drama

Pls drop recs for similar shows I need more

2025-02-2145mins
#15

Valentine’s Day and Reflection

Attraction is a spectrum and I’m breakdancing on it

2025-02-1445mins
#16

I took an attachment style test

This felt productive did it not

2025-02-0740mins
#17

am I lying to myself?

you are cordially invited to come hang out with me in my garage

2025-01-3132mins
#18

Discernment

This one truly makes no sense I fear

2025-01-2536mins
#19

why you should journal in 2025

Still the same bitch 😔

2025-01-1738mins
#20

Sentiments on George Orwell

can you tell I started taking my ADD meds again?

2025-01-0335mins
#21

googling stuff

So much to learn

2024-12-2040mins
#22

I’m going on a road trip

I’ve been spending too much time alone so I was thinking I might drive across route 69 or whatever it’s called

2024-12-1337mins
#23

how to start a cult

This month, Adeline is back in the office to get us some answers on cults from podcaster/author/and an aspiring cult leader herself… Amanda Montell.Come back next month for more answers to Adeline’s most pressing concerns.

2024-12-0655mins

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#24

I didn’t think I’d live past 16

I saw Sabrina carpenter in concert and it made me think about how I used to want to die but her 2015 album was the backing track to the worst years of my life which is funny in my opinion

2024-11-2935mins
#25

i’m gonna be a single mum

This week I talked about how I don’t care about romantic relationships that much but want a robot partner so I can turn them on and off and also how I think being raised by a single mum was the best case scenario

2024-11-2234mins
#26

sarah baker is my type

this week on pretty lonesome we are back in the car to chat about everything that’s been on my mind recently…. homesickness (so much that i literally would call my childhood enemy to hear a familiar voice) acne updates, my made up friend and boyfriend I secretly hated, halloween in LA, and why new movies don’t live up to the 2000’s movies.

2024-11-0835mins
#27

is my dad my soulmate?

adeline is here to get some answersstarting with the most pressing: is the boy who doesn’t want her really her soulmate? also: did she die as a baby in her past life and is that why she loves to sleep in the cold?from a suspiciously acquired office, Adeline invites you to sit down and learn with her as she acquires a new Person of interest to question monthly on pretty lonesome

2024-11-011hr 2mins
#28

new season, new me?

(Video podcast available on Spotify & YouTube)You guys embarrassed me when you clocked the overly formal descriptions so now I’m working overtime writing my own stupid descriptions hope ur happy. this week on Pretty Lonesome, I talked about the start of season two (which is rn in case u didn’t realise) and then I talked abt why I am in LA (to execute my new segment which you will see next week) and then I went off about how I don’t hate myself as much anymore (recent development) and how not hating myself allowed me to develop some integrity of character and how that made me feel like I can be in a place as scary as LA without being worried I’ll become a freak. Ok. Love u byeFollow and connect with all things @PrettyLonesome across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

2024-10-2542mins
#29

Bye bye season one!

I’ve got way more fears, questions, and random yapping to do! Pretty Lonesome Season 2 drops October 25th, and trust me, you won't want to miss what I've been scheming about

2024-10-112mins
#30

Insecurities & fashion month

(Video podcast available on Spotify & YouTube) This week on Pretty Lonesome, Madeline shares her experience at fashion week, feeling physically and mentally unwell, deeply insecure, and afraid that AI will kill her first if it becomes too powerful. Also, her pet rabbit that she never told you about died. Follow and connect with all things @PrettyLonesome across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

2024-10-0445mins
#31

Sexuality, friendships, and jealousy [REVISIT]

(Video podcast available on Spotify & YouTube) This week, we’re taking a journey back in time as Madeline ponders the age-old question: Can men and women really be friends without any underlying tension? She reflects on how jealousy plays out differently in straight versus queer relationships, even briefly declaring jealousy a strictly heterosexual phenomenon. Madeline also shares why she’s more cautious around men than women, and how that extra caution might just lead to healthier friendships in the long run. Follow and connect with all things @PrettyLonesome across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

2024-09-2737mins
#32

friendship breakups

This week on Pretty Lonesome, Madeline dives into her notes app archives and stumbles upon an unexpected find—a friendship breakup text. But why do friendship breakups often hit harder than romantic ones? Madeline unpacks her belief that friendships should last a lifetime, while romantic relationships? We aren’t there just yet.

2024-09-2245mins
#33

Having no friends is fine

(Video podcast available on Spotify & YouTube) This week, Madeline explores the reality of having friends scattered across different life stages and the struggle of finding meaningful connections in your 20s. Have you ever felt isolated or unsure of your place in the world as friendships shift? Madeline delves into these feelings, offering insights on how to cope with the loneliness and embrace the journey of growing up, even when it feels like your social circle is shrinking. Follow and connect with all things @PrettyLonesome across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

2024-09-1341mins
#34

Wtf is intuition

(Video podcast available on Spotify & YouTube) n this episode of Pretty Lonesome, Madeline revisits her favorite book Women Who Run with the Wolves, to update us on what she has learned about trusting your gut and the role that intuition plays in our lives. Madeline is learning to listen to her gut but its a challenging journey and often times results in letting the wrong people in, despite the fact that you might feel a warning sign that they shouldn’t be in your life. Follow and connect with all things @PrettyLonesome across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

2024-09-0642mins
#35

I failed my A-Levels

(Video podcast available on Spotify & YouTube) This week on Pretty Lonesome, Madeline tells us about her belief that everything happens for a reason: A full-blown Sabrina Carpenter obsession, the gut punch of dream university rejection, living with certifiably bizarre flatmates, and being literally broke. Follow and connect with all things @PrettyLonesome across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

2024-08-3041mins
#36

Tell me if I’m being crazy in this podcast

(Video podcast available on Spotify & YouTube) In this episode of Pretty Lonesome, Madeline’s thoughts race about vacation mishaps, riddled children, forgiveness & understanding, spiritual warnings & soulmates, experiences with therapy, and her mission for wellness. Follow and connect with all things @PrettyLonesome across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

2024-08-2355mins
#37

questions for royalty

(Video podcast available on Spotify & YouTube) This week on Pretty Lonesome, Madeline talks about the joys of spoiling her family, perfume discoveries, what she would ask the royals, birth control, and her plan for the end of the world. Follow and connect with all things @PrettyLonesome across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

2024-08-1641mins
#38

My first time on ADHD meds

(Video podcast available on Spotify & YouTube) In this episode of pretty lonesome madeline is experiencing the effects of ADHD medication for the first time. She also drops more Pennsylvania lore, as well as discussing recent failed attempts at speaking to boys. Follow and connect with all things @PrettyLonesome across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

2024-08-0942mins
#39

I feel stable ;)

(Video podcast available on Spotify & YouTube) In: sad girl music, crumbl cookies, horseback riding Out: air pollution, being rude, spider-mans balls Follow and connect with all things @PrettyLonesome across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

2024-08-0232mins
#40

Me and T

(Video podcast available on Spotify & YouTube) This week on Pretty Lonesome, Madeline is joined by friend T as they delve into stories of misadventures, from dealing with lactose intolerance to waking up with a barrage of alarms. They recount hilarious stories gorilla suit encounters startling Madeline's dog Bug, the unavoidable pull of hopscotch and much more. Follow and connect with all things @PrettyLonesome across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

2024-07-2654mins
#41

Yapping Again

I actually feel like I don’t need to describe this one. Enjoy.

2024-07-1946mins
#42

the book that changed my life

(Video podcast available on Spotify & YouTube) In this episode of Pretty Lonesome, Madeline hosts a book club for the popular book, Women Who Run with the Wolves. In this book, the author discusses stories of women's safety -- including falling for predators, ignoring red flags, and trying to fix men. Madeline explains how much this book has already changed her life and encourages her listeners to read it too. She also discusses fashion week, aging, yacht girl summer, and her Sabrina Carpenter stan account. Follow and connect with all things @PrettyLonesome across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

2024-07-0142mins
#43

Cannes Lions debrief

(Video podcast available on Spotify & YouTube) This week on Pretty Lonesome, Madeline dives into her recent adventure at Cannes Lions, the renowned festival. She shares a rollercoaster of experiences, from insightful panels to wild yacht parties, offering a unique glimpse into the glamorous yet chaotic world of corporate events. Her reflections touch on the empowering sight of women in leadership roles, the allure of party culture, and the surprising benefits of fine alcohol like Tequila 1942 in reducing hangovers.Follow and connect with all things @PrettyLonesome across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

2024-06-2437mins
#44

Yacht girl summer

(Video podcast available on Spotify & YouTube) In this episode of Pretty Lonesome, Madeline recounts her humorous experiences and observations during a vacation in Ibiza. From encountering absurd food mishaps at her resort to comical interactions with fellow guests, it was an adventure. Madeline also goes through the pros and cons of resort living which includes basically inedible food filled with strange people, awkward yacht encounters, yet still being spoiled with incredible experiences this summer. She ends the episode with a deep reflection on a past relationship that pulled the rug out from under her, but realizes she's a stronger person because of it. Follow and connect with all things @PrettyLonesome across Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube.

2024-06-1742mins
#45

my teacher hated me

In this episode of Pretty Lonesome, Madeline dives into her tumultuous school experiences, sharing the impact of missing years due to mental health issues and the challenges of dealing with difficult teachers upon her return. This episode takes the audience on a journey of resilience, highlighting Madeline's struggles and triumphs in overcoming educational obstacles. She also reflects on watching The Handmaid's Tale and its connections to her past school life, offering a unique perspective on personal growth and acceptance. She details the challenges of returning to school after a prolonged absence, the impact of mental health on education, and conflicts with teachers. These narratives are intertwined with Madeline's reflections on her current perspective as she watches The Handmaid's Tale, drawing parallels between her past experiences and the show's themes.

2024-06-1032mins
#46

I love Greek mythology smut

In this episode of Pretty Lonesome, Madeline talks about the game-changing decision to hire an assistant, explaining how it’s eased the load of daunting tasks and brought much-needed support. Madeline also opens up about the hurdles of getting ADHD medication, stressing the need to stand up for your mental health. Madeline shares her love for "The Song of Achilles" by Madeline Miller, raving about its gorgeous portrayal of love, acceptance, and Greek mythology. She also touches on the highs and lows of unrequited love, exploring how it can be both thrilling and heartbreaking, yet ultimately a path to personal growth and self-discovery. Wrapping up, Madeline reflects on the life-changing power of self-acceptance and the joy that comes from embracing your true self and feelings, as well as recounting a few horror stories from working at a nightmarish pub.

2024-06-0342mins
#47

The fully conscious baby & Roblox

(Video podcast available on Spotify & YouTube) This week on Pretty Lonesome Madeline discusses the “FCB” or Fully Conscious Baby: a baby who has gone viral for being fully conscious and most notably a big fan of the Four Seasons Hotel Orlando. Disturbed by the sentience of the supposed newborn, and with nothing better to do, Madeline tries to pin an age on the child by googling pronoun acquisition and baby teeth stages.She then shifts her focus to her newest hobby: Roblox. Ipadbaby6900 has taken the leaderboards by storm in dress to impress.Madeline also reminisces on her days as a Twitter cult leader and how she met her best friend Millie in the mix.Follow and connect with all things @PrettyLonesome across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

2024-05-2739mins
#48

The spoon murderer

(Video podcast available on Spotify & YouTube) In this week's episode of Pretty Lonesome, Madeline tells the tale of being stalked by a massive man whilst at university, before diving into discussions about her day where she violently underestimated her job. She then divulges her unsolicited and strong opinion on Grey's Anatomy, The Queen's Gambit and airplane chef simulator.Follow and connect with all things @PrettyLonesome across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

2024-05-2043mins
#49

Decluttering my life

(Video podcast available on Spotify & YouTube) In this of Pretty Lonesome, Madeline delves into a series of personal anecdotes describing her struggles with keeping tidy, the excitement of upgrading to a new Mercedes, the apprehension of facing a fear of the dentist, and much more. Madeline reflects on the mental toll of cluttered living spaces, the decision to rent a house near family, and the journey of overcoming dental anxiety, including contemplations about potential dental procedures. She describes how pilates in the UK are much different than in Los Angeles, and why she might be living with her mother forever.Follow and connect with all things @PrettyLonesome across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

2024-05-1435mins
#50

Having OCD

(Video podcast available on Spotify & YouTube) In this episode, Madeline opens up about her experience with OCD and how it has affected her life. Bursting myths and sharing personal stories, she shines a light on the realities beyond repetitive behaviors. Dive into her journey through intrusive thoughts, anxiety, and moments of panic, as she navigates relationships and self-acceptance. Discover the power of understanding and embracing OCD, and how it shapes identity. She details some mortifying experiences growing up without fully realizing what was actually going on in her brain. Gain insights into managing OCD by discerning between anxious and intrusive thoughts.Follow and connect with all things @PrettyLonesome across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

2024-05-0653mins

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