Best Observational Humour Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 108 - Normal Ain't What It Used To Be 25:00

12d ago25:00

25:00

Geoff reveals what really happens to birds; espouses the benefits of doing nothing and boldly suggests that forgiveness beats drinking poison; while little Kev ponders the joys of subliminal massage. TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ep8vvy8d7jrb75gi/Wonderland_S7E10_transcript6ebvd.pdfBy Geoff Healey

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Introducing: How to Date 10:04

3M ago10:04

10:04

Looking for love or navigating the modern dating world? We've got just the thing! How to Date is your ultimate guide to the highs, lows, and everything in between of modern romance. Hosted by broadcaster and author Elizabeth Day and relationship expert Mel Schilling, this podcast masterclass dives deep into the complexities of finding connection in…

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The Tyranny of the Machines 7:19

5M ago7:19

7:19

When Jake's quaint little town embraced the future by installing automated traffic cameras near schools, it seemed like a small leap forward in public safety. But what happens when these machines become more enforcers than helpers, with no room for human nuance or understanding? In this episode of 1000 Words or Less, Jake Hounds dives into a person…

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Courtney & Stephanie's West Edmonton Mall Review..THO 29:56

6M ago29:56

29:56

Send us a text We travel to West Edmonton Mall in Alberta, Canada. we check out the water park, amusement park, and the food court. We've got some comments on these things and have recorded them for you to hear and enjoy.By The Fera Twins

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Cmack, THO 33:51

6M ago33:51

33:51

Send us a text We get to the bottom of it with our friend Cmack. Is she a dentist skeptic? What can't she do with her hair down? When it's down..By The Fera Twins

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Episode 107 - A Suckery Little Slipper 25:22

7M ago25:22

25:22

Geoff declares the value of meaninglessness, avoids talking about finance or monkeys, and advocates enjoying the space around our problems: while Little Kev owns things... TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vqnivgx2uaht9ecj/Wonderland_S7E9_Transcript6ngzg.pdfBy Geoff Healey

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Courtney & Stephanie's 2024 Las Vegas Review...THO 37:10

7M ago37:10

37:10

Send us a text We travelled to Las Vegas..AGAIN. And here's what we have to say about it.By The Fera Twins

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Do you have a critical inner voice? Plus forgotten actors enjoying a renaissance and your questions answered - SHRINK THE INBOX 51:18

8M ago51:18

51:18

For the last episode of this season, team STB gets real with those pesky inner monologues (as promised in the Carrie: Sex and the City episode). Plus, what's the connection between 80s comedy-thriller Lovejoy and The Matrix? We explore actors who have come back from obscurity with aplomb. We want to hear about any theories we might have missed, wha…

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CARRIE BRADSHAW – How to fight the patriarchy and stop obsessing over relationships – SHRINK THE BOX 51:57

8M ago51:57

51:57

In our final character episode of this season, we put Carrie from Sex and the City on the couch. Nemone looks at why Sex and the City hasn’t aged well, and Ben talks about diversity in the privileged, white world of the show. We get into Carrie’s shopping habit, low self-esteem, and why everyone in the show is SO obsessed with relationships, even t…

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Camping THO 25:02

8M ago25:02

25:02

Send us a text Courtney and Stephanie's camping trip review. Why must we be outside...more than in!By The Fera Twins

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JACKSON LAMB in SLOW HORSES: Do spies make the best therapists? – SHRINK THE BOX 49:55

8M ago49:55

49:55

Ben and Nemone put Jackson Lamb from Slow Horses on the couch. Gary Oldman’s version of Mick Herron’s character has become household name, and you can see why. A man with many layers, a million secrets, and a lightning rod for other’s emotions – perhaps he is the perfect Freudian analyst. Nemone gives us a crash course in transference and counter-t…

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CAPTAIN HOLT of BROOKLYN 99: Neurodiverse, gay and battling racism – SHRINK THE BOX 47:52

8M ago47:52

47:52

Ben and Nemone put Raymond Holt on the couch. We look at how this trailblazing policeman (the first black, gay police captain in the force) stands out from the rest of the precinct. We learn how family dynamics inform behaviour and what it takes to be a great leader. Nemone looks at a diagnosis of ASD or Asperger’s Syndrome for the captain, and Ben…

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SCHITT’S CREEK and Moira Rose: this is narcissism – SHRINK THE BOX 50:09

8M ago50:09

50:09

Ben and Nemone put Moira Rose on the couch and take a deep dive into her narcissistic tendencies, and what effect that has on the rest of the Schitts. Nemone explains how narcissism is not as easy to spot as its widespread use would have you believe. We also discuss the collection of wigs that Moira keeps in her closet and why they are transitional…

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Explaining addicts' behaviour, ‘trapped’ dramas (Handmaid’s Tale) and your questions - SHRINK THE INBOX 50:37

9M ago50:37

50:37

If characters in ‘trapped’ dramas escape, is that the end of the show? Ben and Nemone explore The Handmaid’s Tale and Severance as examples. Plus, Ben reacts to a listener’s ‘constructive’ feedback and Nemone explores Polyvagal Theory to explain why we might react in the way we do from childhood trauma. We want to hear about any theories we might h…

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THE WIRE’S Bubbles: How do you help an addict? – SHRINK THE BOX 52:05

9M ago52:05

52:05

Ben and Nemone discuss The Wire’s ‘Bubbles’ aka Reginald Collins. An informant and heroin user, a man with a fragile support network who finds himself stranded while trying to forge closer bonds with those around him. Nemone tells Ben how unconditional love is the hardest thing to give an addict, and the key to helping them start their journey to s…

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PEAKY BLINDERS’ Polly Shelby: the silent observer in all of us – SHRINK THE BOX 49:26

9M ago49:26

49:26

Ben and Nemone discuss Helen McCrory’s iconic Poly Shelby from Peaky Blinders. She’s a devout Catholic, but up to her neck in the murky world of bootlegging and murder. Nemone gets into the thorny question of how she might match those up, and reveals how each of us has a ‘silent observer’ inside. We also dive into the history of women’s rights in 1…

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ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK’S “Taystee”: Adoption, Child States and Attachment Theory – SHRINK THE BOX 49:23

9M ago49:23

49:23

Ben and Nemone discuss Tasha Jefferson, aka Taystee, from Orange is the New Black. We get fascinating insights into child states and how difficult they are to escape; attachment theory and why prison can be a better alternative to living in the outside world. Expect to laugh and cry while reliving one of the early bingeable series on Netflix. And i…

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REESE WITHERSPOON and JENNIFER ANISTON’s Alex and Bradley tackle sexism and false selves on The Morning Show - SHRINK THE BOX 48:15

10M ago48:15

48:15

Ben and Nemone put Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon’s The Morning Show characters, Alex and Bradley, on the couch. We ask how a person creates a false self at work, what makes Bradley break the mould and find out how Alex could ever have respect for her male boss in the middle of a #MeToo scandal. Stay tuned for more on false selves in our up…

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Addiction in “Euphoria”, Analysis vs. Therapy and Sir Salman Rushdie! - SHRINK THE INBOX 44:07

10M ago44:07

44:07

Ben and Nemone answer your questions and explore your suggestions. They talk about whether they have any friends who are spies and explore some brilliant female led comedies you've either missed or forgotten. We want to hear about any theories we might have missed, what you’ve thought of the show so far and your character suggestions. Please drop t…

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TYRION LANNISTER knows how to play the Game...of Thrones SHRINK THE BOX 45:59

10M ago45:59

45:59

Ben and Nemone put Tyrion Lannister from Game of Thrones on the couch. Tyrion doesn’t conform to society’s norms. How does he use that to his advantage? He’s booksmart, cunning and the most open-minded man in Westeros. This ‘half-man’ is, in fact, three times as impressive as any of his peers. We look into difference, diversity and skulduggery in t…

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SYDNEY from THE BEAR: when will she reach her boiling point? SHRINK THE BOX 49:38

10M ago49:38

49:38

Ben and Nemone put sous-chef Sydney Adamu from The Bear into therapy. She helps whip the team at the restaurant into shape, she’s nurturing but anxious and riddled with self-doubt, not to mention a person of colour with the highest of ambitions in a profession dominated by white men. Mouthwatering, no? We want to hear about any theories we might ha…

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Two Types of People Ep 02 with Kanan Gill , Shreeja Chaturvedi and Shamik Chakrabarti - Simple Ken Podcast 1:01:56

10M ago1:01:56

1:01:56

Another episode of Two types of people is here! A debate game we created to maximise the massive talented peeps I have access to! We have wonderful guests like @Kanangill , @ShreejaChaturvedi and @shamikchakrabarti featuring in this one! A debate game where we choose a topic and defend it! We have topics from Ghosts to Realists, Pre-internet vs Pos…

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CHANDLER BING: could it BE any more complicated? SHRINK THE BOX 50:06

11M ago50:06

50:06

Ben and Nemone put Chandler from Friends on the famous Central Perk couch to talk about his phobia of commitment, his attachment patterns and how he feels about mum AND dad putting on a black dress and trying to seduce one of your best friends. Expect doses of sarcasm, celebrity cameos and Janice’s laughter peppered throughout. We want to hear abou…

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MICHAEL SCOTT invites you into The Office: SHRINK THE BOX 48:27

11M ago48:27

48:27

Ben and Nemone stroll into The Office (USA). They consider the differences between Michael Scott and David Brent, explore ego and ask why some people think they’re funny (when they’re just not). We want to hear about any theories we might have missed, what you’ve thought of the show so far and your character suggestions. Please drop the team an ema…

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SHRINK THE INBOX 35:23

11M ago35:23

35:23

Ben and Nemone answer your questions and explore your suggestions. They talk about whether they have any friends who are spies and explore some brilliant female led comedies you've either missed or forgotten. We want to hear about any theories we might have missed, what you’ve thought of the show so far and your character suggestions. Please drop t…

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Episode 106 - Any Way The Wind Blows 24:08

11M ago24:08

24:08

Geoff zeroes in on why mystery is (usually) a good thing, drags everyone's favourite go-to conversation topic out into the sunlight and tells us why we should all feel better about ourselves than we do; while Little Kev learns a thing or two about what malware really is... TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/aeun8ky6scz7wm2i/Wonderland_S7E8…

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Fart Slip, Restaurant Bits 15:15

11M ago15:15

15:15

Send us a text Ladies and gentlemen we introduce to you the fart-slip.By The Fera Twins

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LARRY DAVID: Curb star who falls out with everyone in SHRINK THE BOX 49:21

11M ago49:21

49:21

He’s grumpy, belligerent, stubborn, filterless and has to win every single argument. We ask how Larry David has any friends left and why he is so concerned with manners, yet is rude to virtually everyone he meets. Plus, Ben and Nemone look at why some people find Curb Your Enthusiasm excruciating whilst others just can’t get enough of the hit show.…

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TOMMY SHELBY: We Peek Behind the Blinders in SHRINK THE BOX 51:13

11M ago51:13

51:13

Gang dynamics, whether you can escape a criminal heritage and the physiological cause and effect of PTSD. Plus, race rigging, opium smoking and casual violence - all in a day's work for The Peaky Blinders. Here’s the article Ben mentioned by his sister Zadie Smith: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1399593/My-father-the-accidental-hero.html W…

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Jesus Billboards, ER Hell, This is 40 28:05

12M ago28:05

28:05

Send us a text Courtney keeps noticing signs for Jesus. Stephanie waits an entire day in the E.R. and more..By The Fera Twins

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CERSEI LANNISTER’s Power Behind the Throne: SHRINK THE BOX 47:39

12M ago47:39

47:39

As Cersei says: ‘power is power’ and she’s got it in spades. We investigate how she becomes a master manipulator, and we take an honest objective look at her over-familiar relations with her brother Jaime. We want to hear about any theories we might have missed, what you’ve thought of the show so far and your character suggestions. Please drop the …

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Personal Currency Feat. Ankur Warikoo - Simple Ken Podcast | EP 45 1:07:39

12M ago1:07:39

1:07:39

Talking to Ankur Warikoo is exactly like experiencing his content online. He is on point, clear and very charismatic. You know him as a successful businessman and now a full time content creator who talks about finance, motivation and recently health! We covered topics ranging from our relationship with money, the differences we see in generations …

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FRASIER CRANE: Inside the mind of the Seattle psychiatrist on this week’s SHRINK THE BOX 51:01

12M ago51:01

51:01

Where does Frasier’s snobbery originate from? Why does he revert to his ‘child state’ when around his father? And... the hidden story behind Frasier being a Freudian analyst and Niles (his brother) being a Jungian analyst. Plus, Ben and Nemone’s minds are blown when they realise a crazy coincidence with Frasier and Tony Soprano. We want to hear fro…

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Two Types of People Ep 01 with Aakash Gupta , Shreeja Chaturvedi and Shamik Chakrabarti - Simple Ken Podcast 1:02:03

1y ago1:02:03

1:02:03

I am very excited to introduce a new sub-format of Simpleken. Two types of people! This was inevitable cause having such funny friends leads to us playing a lot of games. So why not a comedic one? We have wonderful guests like @AakashGupta , @ShreejaChaturvedi and @shamikchakrabarti featuring in this one! A debate game where we choose a topic and d…

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Episode 105 - A Slippery Little Sucker 23:17

1y ago23:17

23:17

Geoff screws up, stares at the wall, considers chocolate as a potential body-building supplement and spotlights a repulsive new take on classic literature; while Little Kev shares an extract from his book of least favourite words... TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ygtcgs8ij7yjc97f/Wonderland_S7E7_Transcriptaipng.pdf…

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Where's the turf?, Hotel Reviews 14:39

1y ago14:39

14:39

Send us a text Where even is the Turf? Sean cannot help us. We read some hilarious hotel reviews.By The Fera Twins

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Introducing...Shrink The Box Series 2 1:12

1y ago1:12

1:12

Ever wondered why Frasier Crane is such a snob? How Tyrion Lannister’s bawdy humour saves him in Game of Thrones? What makes Schitts Creek’s Moira Rose a narcissist? ‘Shrink the Box’ is where actor comedian Ben Bailey Smith and psychotherapist Nemone Metaxas put their favourite fictional characters such Tommy from Peaky Blinders and Sydney from The…

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mexico vaca review part 2 and more 21:13

1y ago21:13

21:13

Send us a text Mexico 2024 vacation review part 2, and then back to regular fridge buzz programming. Such as; watching someone run to catch a bus and then miss it. Or fantastic cat names, or shows we'll never watch.By The Fera Twins

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Courtney & Stephanie's 2024 Mexico Vacation Review 33:51

1y ago33:51

33:51

Send us a text We went back to an all inclusive resort in Cancun, Mexico. We've got some thoughts.By The Fera Twins

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Tiny Detective Notepad, Chocolate Bar Envy, Denim Endurance 20:28

1y ago20:28

20:28

Send us a text Buckle up listener - we've got a good one this week. Lots and lots of things to get to the bottom of, like why do detectives always use a tiny note pad and a tiny pen? Stephanie believes that strangers are jealous of her eating king sized chocolate bars. How long can you wear denim for? What's your denim endurance limit?…

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Figuring Fatherhood Feat Anirban Dasgupta - Simple Ken Podcast | EP 43 51:49

1y ago51:49

51:49

I have been a big admirer of Anirban's writing for a long time. It's a shame I haven't hung out with him as much as I want to. This episode I wanted to explore a topic we seldom talk about in this episode (And not seen in most other online conversations)...being a first time dad as a millennial. Obviously having a child is primarily a mothers journ…

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Car Crumbs, Camping THO 16:47

1y ago16:47

16:47

Send us a text We've got some thoughts about the crumbs that collect in your car. And we might possibly, maybe, might, probably, might go camping. Here's what we think about it.By The Fera Twins

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Pharmacist In The Family, Chris Gaines 13:34

1y ago13:34

13:34

Send us a text Does anyone remember Garth Brooks' alter ego; Chris Gaines? Like, why though. We have two pharmacists in our family, how does anyone carry on without even 1 in their family? We get to the bottom of it.By The Fera Twins

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Vegas...AGAIN, FB current events, salting food etiquette 15:24

1y ago15:24

15:24

Send us a text We're going to Las Vegas...AGAIN. Again,...AGAIN. Fridge Buzz current events (in pop culture). Is salting one's food rude when someone has kindly made you dinner.By The Fera Twins

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New Chapter Feat. Kanan Gill - Simple Ken Podcast | EP 42 1:05:08

1+ y ago1:05:08

1:05:08

It brings me great pleasure to release the first episode of Simpleken in 2024 with my close friend Kanan Gill. It's exciting to announce his first published novel "Acts of God" that is on sale right now on Amazon. We talk about being trapped in blind spots, moisturising, recurring problems, self esteem , healthy relationship with work and suffering…

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SPECIAL: Episodes 1, 2 & 3- The Birth Of (The) Wonder(Land) 30:30

1+ y ago30:30

30:30

Following successful raids on the Smithsonian, the Museum Of Natural History, the Biggera Waters Public Library and the back of his Mum's wardrobe, Geoff unfortunately discovers the long-lost first three episodes of The WonderLand; from back when Little Kev was but a glint in a Covid vaccine vial. And now: after months of painstaking restoration of…

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"But, First Coffee", Creepin Up on Crotchety 20:40

1+ y ago20:40

20:40

Send us a text Courtney has real problem with a local coffee shop's punctuation. We get to the bottom of what age people start to become crotchety.By The Fera Twins

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Episode 104 - Are you a Schinkelgruber contender? 24:40

1+ y ago24:40

24:40

Geoff takes a look at the importance of personal protest, and considers the possibility that Barry Manilow could inadvertently trigger an intergalactic war; while Little Kev considers a lucrative job offer with a catch... TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/atc9im/Womderland_S7E6_Transcriptbrt30.pdf…

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Most Memorable Coldsore, A Royal SNUB 17:02

1+ y ago17:02

17:02

Send us a text Think of the worst snub you've ever experienced, and then times it by a hundred. THATS what happened to Stephanie recently.By The Fera Twins

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Cold Hiding, "I DID IT" 10:56

1+ y ago10:56

10:56

Send us a text Courtney tells us of another grocery store atrocity, at the conveyor belt of course. Stephanie tells us of her recent abuse of having her doctors cell phone number.By The Fera Twins

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