Best Observational Humour Podcasts (2024)

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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

1h ago51:18

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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

3d ago51:57

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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

7d ago25:02

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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

16d ago49:55

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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

17d ago47:52

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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

24d ago50:09

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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

1M ago50:37

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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

1M ago52:05

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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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#4: Take a Bunch! 1:09:30

2M ago1:09:30

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Send us a text This week, I assume I'm going through withdrawal, because it's been fucking difficult to come up with fucking ANYTHING -Until I begin spilling the liquid diet from betwixt my lips. Very standard procedure self-doubt. Plentiful is the oddballs that encompass who I am. Fairly poetic, that. As all of that sort of rubbish is subjective. …

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

2M ago49:26

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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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#3: As to whatever, THIS, is... Music may be co-operated, and, BANNED. 1:29:46

2M ago1:29:46

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Send us a text These are for these moments when you cannot wriggle free from the comfort of English voices. ???? Why the fuck did he bring out something to be pre-ordained to be censored ???? Life breeds something of us Gen-Z's. Mostly not coming out to the masses. #Not in a gay way... Millennial's* But if it were, I'd want it to be overtly thought…

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

2M ago49:23

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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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#2: Give yourself ONE from me 1:15:37

2M ago1:15:37

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Send us a text I did say, "ONE". Don't get greedy, now. After a month-long hiatus, (due to deciding to relinquish any semblance of life in favour of smoking bud), WE. ARE. BACK. In all honesty, less schizophrenic than before, but, still equally doting to the idea (spawned from great rappers) that schizophrenia is a positive, or at-the-very-least, a…

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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

2M ago48:15

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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

2M ago44:07

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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

2M ago45:59

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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

3M ago49:38

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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

3M ago1:01:56

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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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#20: Set of Bollocks//#1; actually. Bingefest '24. 45:17

3M ago45:17

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Send us a text Bollocks But, honestly: Bollocks and bullshite to you all. I've understood where in which I fell to the path of the grey, but, in large to me having Social-Deaths/Living within my meansmentum/"Ah, I suppose it isn't All Bad.", I suppose it's been something to ponder, and whatever withering sentiments people have to propel who you are…

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

3M ago50:06

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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

3M ago48:27

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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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#19: Having enough Commonwealth Time to understand myself almost feels... 1st world abusive...? (No...? No sympathy...? W.a.T. ... (and an outdated vernacular.)) 1:09:45

3M ago1:09:45

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Send us a text (")Today's Podcast covers themes of hating how the elusive way of Art-Forms seem to be pathetically captured by the insufferable grief commercialism offers to, US ALL.(") Aside from that, I'll just use this an opportunity to ay, that if I were getting any attention that I truly believe felt me worthwhile in pursuing, then I'd genuine…

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SHRINK THE INBOX 35:23

3M ago35:23

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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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#18: Hammer Down and Considerately Love 45:01

3M ago45:01

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Send us a text Just to be CLEAR (CLARITY, however, NOT LIKE FINISH DOES FOR YOUR DISHWASHER): Please think before expecting violence solves anything... Watch, "A History of Violence", but, with no distractions, or people of different mindsets trying to jilt your viewing... The message at least is fantastic and very thoughtful as story-telling, sooo…

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Episode 106 - Any Way The Wind Blows 24:08

4M ago24:08

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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

4M ago15:15

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

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#17: ChaterererORdateEmUp/JustaChatPlease 37:35

4M ago37:35

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Send us a text Was going to put a, "x", after the episode title, but wasn't sure whether that would be a step too far, these days. Please be ensured: NOBODY, is entitled to kiss me. It's just a niceity that many of us add on to text messages, when we struggle for bonds past those we know. It's a scary and Fearmongering kind of world these days. Per…

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

4M ago49:21

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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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#16: THIS IS NOT A DRILL RAP ; am not that BHAD 34:22

4M ago34:22

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Send us a text ; That is genuinely a tattoo I would never be ashamed to see, as an empath. But, after dealing with suicidal thoughts scientifically, socially, compassionately, and with integrity... I am willing to spare my dignity. In the name of entertainment value. At least value it at an honest estimation. "As I can fecking monetise it eventuall…

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

4M ago51:13

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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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#15: Sometimes I end on a joke that is, “fishing”, right at the end. (Not4LazyDisinterestedBuggers - saaawii)) 1:37:07

4M ago1:37:07

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Send us a text HOWEVER (SINCERELY, STIW (SORRY, SINCERELY(since I'm not a lying tory fuckwit, just an honest-hard-working-one...(?)) FOR THAT COLLOQUIAL DIG, AS I MENTION IN THE PODDY, I RECKON YOU'RE, 'WELL SMART' (not a direct quote), AND DANGEROUS, AND CLEVER COMPARED TO TORIES, yet: (un/)certainly(certi..? too far-right...? JOKE: HATE TATE. DEE…

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#14: Multi-faceted incorrectly perceived Twinkle-Twonkoloid (hop u gert it)=(like in a text)=(knowwhatimean?) 1:02:25

4M ago1:02:25

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Send us a text I know it isn't appropriate/overly-wise/not-risky to piss off charming-date-rapists such as Dapper Laurghs, but since I'm part-Cockney... I feel I've got a reverse-racism-esque right to. "Xharming" fucking Bully... Just as a very personal and intimate note to my ex-HEADTEACHER, it really genuinely and sincerely helped me, for you to …

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#13: terribleY GOOD Sadline 42:28

4M ago42:28

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Send us a text what's your favourite colour of your fayvourite carrrrr??? I chat on a bad-sex/"friends"-line. As I say, I'm an Autistic-Fisherman: METAPHORICALLY. I'm into being a tragedy: it gets humourous/humourless. Depending on where I fall on your sword. Or, like... 'Not sure', could be something that isn't phallic these-days. Like part of an …

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#12: Ghost a domestic abuser, and just respect identity and integrity. Ride a white swan, instead. Great film. 1:38:48

4M ago1:38:48

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Send us a text [Very sensitive subjects tackled, but I honestly tried. Good as I suddenly felt. After an incredible family-day. My home drains me, and it takes a while to overcome ourselves. Some tosser (not just me): "being progressive, are we...?"] I'm proud of myself, and I know I should be. But: some people iiiiin this bloody world (I think I f…

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

4M ago28:05

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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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#11: Suck my Cock...……………………………………… In a kind way with metaphors and just based respect that levels with your true colours but not often so relish it kind of thing.... "Alright...?" 43:23

4M ago43:23

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Send us a text "I... dunno sometimes... I just... get irrationally scared..." "By the size of my own bollocks-brain. Move over, bollocks. My true penis comes to town - so to speak... in metaphors..." Hey there anybody out there, I honestly hope you're not choosing to alienate me, but I do have an awful lot to say, after feeling so bloody darkly, WH…

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#10: You're a boring cunt... make you a/our Monster/Master 11:34

4M ago11:34

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Send us a text They did the mash, and I don't want to get mashed for no fucking reason anymore. Withdrawal syndrome is acting up, and I'll warn. Not everybody has the time to listen to what and how I think, but, since you truly do not know me... Get fucked. Please yourself. Title is a Dead Kennedys referral. I'd say reference, but I'm trying to exp…

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#9: Life is (or CAN BE) Bi-Polar 55:00

4M ago55:00

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Send us a text NOT (as I'm aware due to being brought up in genuinely brighter times that still breed difficulty) to confuse you. Hope y'all understand. I'm not simulating a black person, as I suspect quite strongly I'm not currently very black to a degree we can all trust (NOT LIKE THAT.), and I'm certainly not contrasting anybody to make myself b…

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#9.5: AdDon(s) Ra(r)p 12:20

4M ago12:20

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Send us a text This is a ridiculous kind of seriously intentional rap. Sorry for being so confounding|confusing. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ "I never thought to say this originally, because I wouldn't like to lose myself in a Social-Vacuum-Esque Hellscape. Purely if you…

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

4M ago47:39

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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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#8: Hopefully... This is funny and not-so-AUTISTIC, MAINLY. 48:37

4M ago48:37

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Send us a text Old-school, and the Nua-Scoil need to learrn more doe (faoi láthair), I burn baby burn like disco-inferno. Burn slow like Irish potatoes. Now that I'm not getting high, it luckily makes much more sense, though. There is good-faith, and bad-faith. Very similar to positive and negative discrimination. And... If it helps your COGNITIVE …

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

4M ago1:07:39

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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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#7: Getting quite good... 1:04:56

4M ago1:04:56

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Send us a text You don't have to agree... I know that, "Art is subjective". Some Art is out-right toss. Hope you spuriously decide for yourselves, without even a direct message! Bollocks! Feck! Arse! If you do get it, however... "your bird can sing, but I still won't fuck you." _______________________________________________________________________…

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#6: Autist 1:29:30

4M ago1:29:30

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Send us a text Just. Fucking. Focus. Then. Fucking. Listen. ...please.... ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ "I never thought to say this originally, because I wouldn't like to lose myself in a Social-Vacuum-Esque Hellscape. Purely if you think I have something to be understoo…

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#5: More breaking down over sui decidedly bad thoughts 15:29

4M ago15:29

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Send us a text Nobody's fault that we are all depressed. I am genuinely sorry that anybody has been through what I have been through. You'd be looked at by those who have no experience, and that I do not wish that upon, as if they are mediators of my own doubts about life itself... Well: You have no decided quality, until something sincerely analyz…

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#4: Might just start bloody quoting myself (not actually bloody however) 1:05:44

4M ago1:05:44

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Send us a text If it seems cryptic: That's because poetry often is. Work harder.(/see me) just joking am an autist contains inflammatory material. on purpose ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ "I never thought to say this originally, because I wouldn't like to lose myself in a…

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#3: ohhhhhh feeeeeck off 54:20

4M ago54:20

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Send us a text aN ADULT TWONK HAVING A ego wank Not an ego death :D===========DDDmyownpenis Reading...? Nobody does that within Porn anymore. They wank over others who they've invited into their homes, legally... VHS Porn was a bit like buying a Prostitute. however they are people too NOT THE VHS, YOU FUCKING IDIOT. ________________________________…

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Comedic yet serious 30:59

5M ago30:59

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Send us a text Can't say it was never creepy, when I heard you through the walls. But I wasn't trying to, and that's very much why. Nobody may fight for someone who WAS flighty and defenceless due to trauma, but... hey. I'm less insecure on this side, after time..... And to be honest:(;dumb) Luck. ___________________________________________________…

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I only want care sorry I am mad 30:21

5M ago30:21

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Send us a text Leave it out if you can't handle seriousness/confusion, and from what I remember... me shouting and being seriously, a little bit honestly insane. I vent at home, and can hopefully accept outsiders into bonding with someone who is artistically noting all the dishonesty: And just purely wanting more out of ____________________________…

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#2: Fired this one out reyt after the last one | the north is inspiring 1:00:07

5M ago1:00:07

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Send us a text Seriously, I can screenshot things, and editing skills are not a talent of mine... I wanna pause some days, and others, not... "I'M NOT A FUCKING MACHINE" pervert (unless you don't stay to the end. Or the FULL STORY FROM THE GIFT STUD MYSELF. This waste of time has been... lame) _______________________________________________________…

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