67 episodes

Depressed alcoholic comedian James Nokise invites famous people into his mental health safe space for a finger-licking chat about headspace and happiness.

Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower RNZ Originals

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 19 Ratings

Depressed alcoholic comedian James Nokise invites famous people into his mental health safe space for a finger-licking chat about headspace and happiness.

    COVEN's Moe Laga: 'I ran away from home at 21'

    COVEN's Moe Laga: 'I ran away from home at 21'

    Performance artist Moe Laga joins James in the shower to talk about getting away, getting a new family and getting blazed. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    • 41 min
    Sarb Johal: 'We don't always need to unpick our wounds'

    Sarb Johal: 'We don't always need to unpick our wounds'

    Psyschologist and media commentator Sarb Johal joins James Nokise to talk about living with trauma. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    • 11 min
    Psychologist Sarb Johal: 'Good friendships protect us'

    Psychologist Sarb Johal: 'Good friendships protect us'

    Psychologist and media commentator Sarb Johal on how friendships grow good mental health. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    • 9 min
    The Fan Brigade's Amanda Kennedy: 'I refuse to feel shame'

    The Fan Brigade's Amanda Kennedy: 'I refuse to feel shame'

    Comedic duo The Fan Brigade talk about finding yourself, finding some help and finding your best friend. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    • 47 min
    Psychologist Sarb Johal: 'We need to accept our own complexity'

    Psychologist Sarb Johal: 'We need to accept our own complexity'

    Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal on identity and ambition. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    • 11 min
    Joe Daymond: 'I had a massive identity crisis'

    Joe Daymond: 'I had a massive identity crisis'

    Comedian and social media superstar Joe Daymond talks about being overseas, being a professional comedian and being "The One". Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    • 47 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
19 Ratings

19 Ratings

Honorablefool ,

Hilarious and Deep

When the COVID pandemic started I was depressed and anxious (like everyone else). I would come home from the hospital and go for long walks with a podcast, hoping that exercise would take away those feelings. Listening to EFCITS made me laugh and feel connected. Fa’afetai lava!

badluckdeals ,

All the way from California

Yes! Awesome to have found this!

RominaP ,

Enjoyed

Enjoyed the authenticity on the episode w Angella Dravid and host. Amazing story.

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