The And Also Podcast

The Cast Collective

Welcome to The And Also Podcast, where three best friends—Madeline Guinee, Sheyda Fassari, and Summer Edeen—turn their decade-long friendship into a show that feels like a chaotic group chat brought to life, but with fewer typos and more coherent tangents. We are a mix of East Coast and West Coast Transplants who met in college in Tennessee in 2014 and are now navigating life together with tons of giggles, some questionable advice, and a lot of personalities. Our redhead, blonde and brunette trio invite you to join us every other Wednesday for what feels like a girls’ night in with your closest friends, where the stories are unfiltered, the yapping never ends, and you’re always in on the joke, its what we like to call free therapy (for us, not you). Whether you’re here to commiserate, laugh, or just feel less alone in figuring things out, this is your space. This podcast is all about finding solidarity, humor, and heart in the chaos of growing up as girls together. Remember, life’s messy, but it’s better when you have friends to overthink it with. So pull up a chair, grab a drink, and let’s gab! Xoxo, Madeline, Sheyda and Summer

  1. 4d ago

    WE LOVE MEN!! | The And Also Podcast Ep. 49

    After one too many comments calling them man haters, Sheyda, Madeline, and Summer are setting the record straight with an entire episode dedicated to the good ones. The rules are simple: no negative man-speak allowed, and anyone who slips gets the buzzer. The girls kick things off with "I Love Men When…," trading their most specific green flags. Those include men who are protective without being possessive, men who pick up the tab on planning, men who remember the tiny thing you mentioned two weeks ago, and men who have hobbies that have nothing to do with impressing anyone. Madeline tells the story of a sweltering Nashville party bus, a wardrobe malfunction, and the boyfriend who handled it without a single word. From there, the conversation gets real. They talk about what men think women want versus what actually matters, why emotional intelligence is attractive, the manosphere and what's getting lost in the conversation about masculinity, and why modern dating's endless options have everyone chasing a 100% match when 80% might be the sweet spot. Plus a rapid-fire round of small gestures that make them melt, and a forehead guessing game that doesn't go quite as planned. To the men who show up: this one's for you. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and let us know what you love about men in the comments!   FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL!   The And Also Podcast: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/theandalsopodcast) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@theandalsopodcast)   Sheyda:  Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/iamsheyda_) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsheyda_)   Summer: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/summeredeen) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@summeredeen)   Madeline: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/madelineguinee) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@andalsomarm)   Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN) Email: info@thecastcollective.com Instagram: (https://www.instagram/thecastcollective/) TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@castcollective/) YouTube: @TheCastCollective   Directed by: Erin Dugan Edited By: Michaela Dolph, Toby Friedman, Corey Williams, & Sean Dugan

  2. Sep 16

    Would We Survive? | The And Also Podcast Ep. 48

    This week, the girls play a very unserious game of "could you survive this?" – and spoiler alert, the answer is mostly no. We run through zombie apocalypses and deserted islands (fire-starting skills: questionable), then debate which reality dating show would actually break us – Survivor, Temptation Island, Love Island, The Bachelor, all of it. From there it's a trip back in time: medieval plagues, the Salem witch trials (turns out one of us is a literal descendant of an accused witch), gladiator combat, and a deep dive into real Titanic survival statistics by ticket class. We also stress-test our odds as kindergarten teachers, flight attendants, wedding planners, and lifelong roommates, because apparently that's scarier than the zombies. Basically: none of us are making it out of the Colosseum, but we'd absolutely win The Amazing Race. Grab a drink, get cozy, and tell us in the comments what you think you'd survive!   FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL! The And Also Podcast: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/theandalsopodcast) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@theandalsopodcast)   Sheyda: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/iamsheyda_) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsheyda_)   Summer: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/summeredeen) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@summeredeen)   Madeline: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/madelineguinee) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@andalsomarm)   Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN) Email: info@thecastcollective.com Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/thecastcollective/?hl=en) TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@castcollective/) YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@TheCastCollective)   Directed by: Erin Dugan Edited By: Michaela Dolph, Toby Friedman, Corey Williams, & Sean Dugan

  3. Sep 2

    She Said Yes!!! | The And Also Podcast Ep. 47

    This week starts with a very unserious live taste test before we get into the actual headline: Madeline is ENGAGED, and she's walking through the entire thing from start to finish. Family photos, the beach she's loved since she was a kid, family who said nothing, and the time spent completely off the grid celebrating with the ones she loves - we want every detail and we get it. From there it turns into one of those conversations that actually matters: what you're not willing to compromise on when you're picking your person. Honesty, financial trust, emotional depth, and the harder stuff a recent, heartbreaking news story pushed all three of us to finally talk through with our own partners. And because getting engaged apparently means immediate decision paralysis, we get into venue waitlists, a hundred different wedding visions, and why having too many good options is somehow worse than having none. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and let us know your thoughts in the comments!   FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL! The And Also Podcast: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/theandalsopodcast) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@theandalsopodcast)   Sheyda: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/iamsheyda_) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsheyda_)   Summer: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/summeredeen) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@summeredeen)   Madeline: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/madelineguinee) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@andalsomarm)   Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN) Email: info@thecastcollective.com Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/thecastcollective/?hl=en) TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@castcollective/) YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@TheCastCollective)   Directed by: Erin Dugan Edited By: Michaela Dolph, Toby Friedman, Corey Williams, & Sean Dugan

  4. Aug 19

    The Great European Pilgrimage | The And Also Podcast Ep. 46

    Welcome back to the And Also Podcast! This week, the girls are finally home from Europe and unpacking everything (mentally, not literally, laundry is still in the suitcase). This episode is less a highlight reel and more a full sensory download: a strange man leading them through streets at 4am with no explanation, a lovable chain-smoking tour guide named Paul who lied to their faces for eight hours straight, and the kind of hot-guy streak abroad that makes you seriously reconsider your zip code. Sprinkle in a Wembley Stadium run, a Mexican standoff with a child in a castle, and the group's aggressive new appreciation for American air conditioning, and you've got the full chaos of a girls' trip that none of them are fully back from yet. Basically, we left as three girls and came back as Paul's girls. Grab a drink, get cozy, and get ready for the messiest, most unhinged recap we've ever given.   FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL! The And Also Podcast: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/theandalsopodcast) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@theandalsopodcast)   Sheyda: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/iamsheyda_) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsheyda_)   Summer: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/summeredeen) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@summeredeen)   Madeline: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/madelineguinee) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@andalsomarm)   Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN) Email: info@thecastcollective.com Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/thecastcollective/?hl=en) TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@castcollective/) YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@TheCastCollective)   Directed by: Erin Dugan Edited By: Michaela Dolph, Toby Friedman, Corey Williams, & Sean Dugan

  5. Aug 5

    Let’s Talk About Sex | The And Also Podcast Ep. 45

    This week, we're talking about the conversation everyone has... eventually. From awkward "birds and the bees" talks (or never having one at all) to first kisses, first times, hookup culture, and everything we wish someone had explained sooner, we unpack the stories that shaped how we think about sex, relationships, and intimacy. Along the way, we share our own experiences, debate whether men and women really experience sex differently, talk about the emotional side of physical relationships, and explore why so many people leave sex education knowing surprisingly little about their own bodies. It's funny, uncomfortable, surprisingly honest, and one of our most vulnerable conversations yet. Thanks for listening! Be sure to like, subscribe, and tell us in the comments where you stand!   FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL! The And Also Podcast: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/theandalsopodcast) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@theandalsopodcast)   Sheyda: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/iamsheyda_) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsheyda_)   Summer: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/summeredeen) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@summeredeen)   Madeline: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/madelineguinee) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@andalsomarm)   Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN) Email: info@thecastcollective.com Instagram: (https://www.instagram/thecastcollective/) TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@castcollective/) YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@TheCastCollective)   Directed by: Erin Dugan Edited By: Michaela Dolph, Toby Friedman, Corey Williams, & Sean Dugan

  6. Jul 22

    Would You Pull the Lever? | The And Also Podcast Ep. 44

    The girls are officially Europe bound, but before they catch their flights, they end up going somewhere completely unexpected... moral philosophy. What starts with excitement over castles, cobblestone streets, and girls' trips quickly turns into one of the most thought provoking conversations they've had yet. From sharing real life stories about heartbreak, loyalty, prom regrets, and impossible decisions, to debating classic moral dilemmas that challenge what we'd all do in the moment, nothing is off limits. Would you tell someone they're being cheated on? Would you pull the lever? Would you sacrifice years of your own life for someone else? This episode is full of stories that are funny, surprising, and a little uncomfortable in the best way. As always, the conversation goes everywhere, and somehow still ends exactly where it should. So grab a drink, get cozy, and don't forget to like, subscribe, and let us know your thoughts in the comments!   FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL! The And Also Podcast: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/theandalsopodcast) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@theandalsopodcast)   Sheyda: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/iamsheyda_) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsheyda_)   Summer: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/summeredeen) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@summeredeen)   Madeline: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/madelineguinee) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@andalsomarm)   Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN) Email: info@thecastcollective.com Instagram: (https://www.instagram/thecastcollective/) TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@castcollective/) YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@TheCastCollective)   Directed by: Erin Dugan Edited By: Michaela Dolph, Toby Friedman, Corey Williams, & Sean Dugan

  7. Jul 8

    The Sunk Cost Trap | The And Also Podcast Ep. 43

    Some relationships end with one big moment. Others end after a thousand little ones. This week, the girls unpack a listener's relationship dilemma after a fight between her boyfriend and her brother exposes much bigger issues lurking beneath the surface. What starts as one bad night quickly becomes a conversation about accountability, family dynamics, honesty, emotional maturity, and the difference between loving someone's potential and accepting who they actually are. Along the way, Madeline, Summer, and Sheyda reflect on their own experiences with long term relationships, the fear of "wasting" years with the wrong person, why sunk costs can keep people stuck, and how dating in your thirties looks a whole lot different than dating in your twenties. They also share stories from recent weddings, new relationships, and why having a partner who lets you have your own space might actually be the biggest green flag of all. So grab a drink, settle in, and don't confuse time invested with time well spent!   FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL! The And Also Podcast: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/theandalsopodcast) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@theandalsopodcast)   Sheyda: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/iamsheyda_) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsheyda_)   Summer: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/summeredeen) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@summeredeen)   Madeline: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/madelineguinee) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@andalsomarm)   Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN) Email: info@thecastcollective.com Instagram: (https://www.instagram/thecastcollective/) TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@castcollective/) YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@TheCastCollective)   Directed by: Erin Dugan Edited By: Michaela Dolph, Toby Friedman, Corey Williams, & Sean Dugan

  8. Jun 24

    We Got Radicalized | The And Also Podcast Ep. 42

    This week, the group chat takes a hard left turn straight into conspiracy theory territory. From UFO disclosures and alien encounters to the moon landing, the Mandela Effect, secret societies, ancient civilizations, and whether we may have accidentally hopped timelines somewhere along the way, nothing is off limits. The girls attempt to separate fact from fiction, immediately fail, and spend the next hour convincing each other of increasingly questionable theories. Along the way, they debate whether extraterrestrials are already here, whether history is being rewritten in real time, and why every conspiracy starts sounding a little believable when the right person explains it. And because no And Also episode would be complete without a little chaos, the conversation ends with a game where everyone has to guess the conspiracy theory the others think they’d be most likely to believe. The results are exactly as unhinged as you'd expect. So grab a drink, get comfortable, and ask yourself one question: are you open-minded… or are you already in too deep?   FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL! The And Also Podcast: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/theandalsopodcast) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@theandalsopodcast)   Sheyda: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/iamsheyda_) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsheyda_)   Summer: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/summeredeen) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@summeredeen)   Madeline: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/madelineguinee) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@andalsomarm)   Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN) Email: info@thecastcollective.com Instagram: (https://www.instagram/thecastcollective/) TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@castcollective/) YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@TheCastCollective)   Directed by: Erin Dugan Edited By: Michaela Dolph, Toby Friedman, Corey Williams, & Sean Dugan

4.7
out of 5
30 Ratings

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Welcome to The And Also Podcast, where three best friends—Madeline Guinee, Sheyda Fassari, and Summer Edeen—turn their decade-long friendship into a show that feels like a chaotic group chat brought to life, but with fewer typos and more coherent tangents. We are a mix of East Coast and West Coast Transplants who met in college in Tennessee in 2014 and are now navigating life together with tons of giggles, some questionable advice, and a lot of personalities. Our redhead, blonde and brunette trio invite you to join us every other Wednesday for what feels like a girls’ night in with your closest friends, where the stories are unfiltered, the yapping never ends, and you’re always in on the joke, its what we like to call free therapy (for us, not you). Whether you’re here to commiserate, laugh, or just feel less alone in figuring things out, this is your space. This podcast is all about finding solidarity, humor, and heart in the chaos of growing up as girls together. Remember, life’s messy, but it’s better when you have friends to overthink it with. So pull up a chair, grab a drink, and let’s gab! Xoxo, Madeline, Sheyda and Summer

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