Episodes 13
Avg. Duration 54m
Activity Dormant
Apple Rating 4.2 (10)
Since Sep 2025
Latest Episode Dec 2025

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Weekly
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Episodic
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75%
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Two seasoned New York City women—one, an erstwhile matchmaker with an open heart (Marie K. Stotz), the other a serial monogamist (Madison Mattox) with a healthy skepticism—talk love, lust, loss, and how to stay hopeful in a city that never settles.

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Wife Guy with Dylan McBrayer

Dec 19, 2025 57m

In the latest installment of their Ask A Man series, Madison and Marie discuss newlywed bliss with creative director Dylan McBrayer. Topics include male insecurity, the perks of a creative…

The Way of the Superior Man

Dec 12, 2025 58m

Madison and Marie are back to discuss a self help classic: The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida. Will this solve the “masculinity crisis” of modern society? Topics include An Affair to…

Of Monsters and Men

Dec 05, 2025 1h 6m

The girls return from their Thanksgiving break with a review of Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein and a few other cultural texts. Not unlike Frankenstein’s Monster, this episode is composed of many…

Relationship Therapy with Dr. Tema Watstein

Nov 21, 2025 57m

Madison and Marie have their first ever female guest on the pod! Dr. Tema Watstein joins the ladies to discuss couples therapy and polyamorous relationships. She also gives out some much needed free…

Unlocked: The Agony & The Ick

Nov 14, 2025 56m

Unlocked episode. The girls divulge about their various icks. Fellas, is it gay to take an uber alone?Other topics include wedding season, the Walker’s vortex, and frivolous beauty tips.Editor’s…

Pen Pals and Tamagotchis

Nov 07, 2025 53m

Madison and Marie discuss Lily Allen’s new album, the surprising perks of heartbreak, and experiences with long distance relationships. Is there a civilized way to slide in someone’s DMs? Would it be…

Love Letters

Oct 31, 2025 47m

First remote recording! Marie shares insight about some hot spots in Paris and the French male gaze. Madison stays home and gets a life-changing haircut (her stylist is single, btw!)The girls open up…

It Girl Syndrome

Oct 24, 2025 1h 12m

Madison and Marie review the new Jane Birkin biography and the movie Darling by John Schlesinger. Can one be fabulous forever? Is it enough to inspire without ever creating something of your own? …

The Agony & The Ick

Oct 17, 2025 7m

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit agonyandecstasy.substack.comMarie opens about an on again/off again relationship and Madison gives her some tough love. The girls divulge…

Third Mike ft. CFCF Music

Oct 10, 2025 55m

Men, they’re just like us! In the first installment of their “Ask A Man” feature, Marie and Madison have famed 37 year old man and musician Mike Silver aka CFCF on the pod to answer all of their…

Charney's Angels

Oct 08, 2025 49m

Bonus episode! Madison and Marie make a trip to the new Los Angeles Apparel in Soho to report on the scene. They also discuss their days working at American Apparel, Williamsburg of the early 2010’s,…

From Boys To Men

Oct 03, 2025 52m

Madison and Marie discuss age gap relationships, pretty boys vs. funny guys, when jokes go too far and the art of dating within your friend group. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss…

Non-Ethical Non-Monogomy

Sep 26, 2025 58m

Madison and Marie discuss the ins and outs of cheating - what is the state of non-ethical non-monogamy in the era of ethical non-monogamy? Topics include: fantasizing the future with a new lover,…

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Agony & Ecstasy has published 13 episodes since September 2025, covering topics in Philosophy, Relationships.

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