Dishonest Fun: The Circle's Official Podcast

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Dishonest Fun: The Circle's Official Podcast

Dishonest Fun is the official podcast for Channel 4’s The Circle. Series 1 winner Alex Hobern hosts this exploration of the devious and cheeky sides of human behaviour. Each episode he is joined by a panel of celebrities, comedians, and experts to tackle the moral dilemmas and compelling quandaries that arise in The Circle. Think catfishing for cash, flirting for favours, and creating secret second lives online… Subscribe now to catch the first episode of Dishonest Fun on Wednesday 10th March. Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else Production for Channel 4. The Circle Twitter: @C4TheCircle Instagram: @c4thecircle Facebook: Channel 4 Twitter: Instagram Facebook:  Alex Hobern Instagram: @alexhobern Twitter: @alexhobern Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Interview with Winner

    09/04/2021

    Interview with Winner

    Alex Hobern is joined by the winner of Season 3 of the Circle! THIS EPISODE REVEALS THE WINNER... IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHO WINS DO NOT READ ON! - - - - Natalya Platanova reflects on her time in The Circle catfishing, competing and flirting as she pretended to be a 29-year-old paratrooper named Felix. Natalya talks about entering The Circle with Dot and the close friendship they developed, her relationship with Manrika and how she feels about winning £100,000. The Circle is streaming on All 4 now. Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else production for Channel 4. The Circle Instagram: @c4thecircle Twitter: @C4TheCircle Channel 4 Instagram: @Channel4 Twitter: @Channel4 Alex Hobern Instagram: @alexhobern Twitter: @alexhobern Natalya Platanova Instagram: @natalyaplat1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min
  2. The Big Reveal

    08/04/2021

    The Big Reveal

    Alex Hobern is joined by drag queen Crystal, comedian Jen Ives and relationship expert Paul Carrick Brunson to discuss the art of the reveal. Crystal talks about coming out as a drag queen and Jen shares her experience of coming out as a trans woman, Paul talks about the importance of being true to yourself. They discuss playing with identities online, why it’s sometimes easier to take risks onstage and why the Circle is actually like doing drag! This episode contains adult themes and explicit language from the start The Circle is streaming on All 4 now. Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else Production for Channel 4. The Circle Twitter: @C4TheCircle Instagram: @c4thecircle Facebook: Channel 4 Twitter: @Channel4 Instagram: @Channel4 Alex Hobern Instagram: @alexhobern Twitter: @alexhobern Crystal Instagram: @cystalwillseeyounow Twitter: @crystalwillseeu Jen Ives Twitter @jenivescomedian Instagram @jenives Paul Carrick Brunson Twitter @PaulCBrunson Insta:@PaulCBrunson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min
  3. Escaping Through The Screen

    05/04/2021

    Escaping Through The Screen

    Alex Hobern is joined by Celebrity Circler and all round entertainer Denise van Outen, season 2 Circler Woody Cook, and our resident social psychologist Aleks Krotoski to discuss the ups and downs of isolation. Denise reveals how far her online shopping has gone, Woody opens up about the importance of Denny the dog, and Aleks explains the reasoning behind it all.  The Circle is streaming on All 4 now. Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else production for Channel 4. The Circle Instagram: @c4thecircle Twitter: @C4TheCircle Channel 4 Instagram: @Channel4 Twitter: @Channel4 Alex Hobern Instagram: @alexhobern Twitter: @alexhobern Denise van Outen Instagram: @vanouten_denise Twitter: @denise_vanouten Woody Cook Instagram: @woody_cook Aleks Krotoski Instagram - @aleksk Twitter - @aleksk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
  4. How to Win Friends and Influence People

    01/04/2021

    How to Win Friends and Influence People

    Alex Hobern is joined by comedian Munya Chawawa , DJ Arielle Free along with neuroscientist Ash Ranpura to discuss how and why we are influenced by people, on and offline. Munya discusses his rapid rise to success and admits he used to lie to seem more influential . Arielle tells how she has been a bad influence after a couple of drinks and why she loves people who keep it real on instagram.  The Circle is streaming on All 4 now. Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else production for Channel 4. The Circle Instagram: @c4thecircle Twitter: @C4TheCircle Channel 4 Instagram: @Channel4 Twitter: @Channel4 Alex Hobern Instagram: @alexhobern Twitter: @alexhobern Munya Chawawa Instagram: @Munyachawawa Twitter: @MunyaChawawa Arielle Free  Instagram: @ariellefree Twitter @ariellefree Ash Ranpura Instagram: @aranpura Twitter: @aranpura Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min
  5. Who Can You Trust?

    29/03/2021

    Who Can You Trust?

    Alex Hobern is joined by DJ and presenter Snoochie Shy, season 2 Circler Tim Wilson, and our resident social psychologist Aleks Krotoski to discuss trust. Snoochie talks about how to be trustworthy online, Tim discusses vibe-based trust, and Aleks explains the psychology behind it all.  The Circle is streaming on All 4 now. Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else production for Channel 4. The Circle Instagram: @c4thecircle Twitter: @C4TheCircle Channel 4 Instagram: @Channel4 Twitter: @Channel4 Alex Hobern Instagram: @alexhobern Twitter: @alexhobern Snoochie Shy Instagram: @snoochieshy Twitter: @snoochieshy Tim Wilson Instagram: @professor_tim_wilson Aleks Krotoski Instagram: @aleksk Twitter: @aleksk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min
  6. Plenty of Catfish in the Sea!

    25/03/2021

    Plenty of Catfish in the Sea!

    Alex Hobern is joined by Celeb Circle players Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks, to discuss their experience of catfishing both in the Circle and in real life. The boys discuss their experience of playing Rachel Riley, their love of winning and the catfishes in Series 3. They’re joined by social psychologist Aleks Krotoski who gives us insights into the why, how and who of catfishing through the ages. This episode has plenty of very strong language and discussion of adult themes from the start! The Circle is streaming on All 4 now. Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else Production for Channel 4. The Circle Twitter: @C4TheCircle Instagram: @c4thecircle Channel 4 Twitter: @Channel4 Instagram: @Channel4 Alex Hobern Instagram: @alexhobern Twitter: @alexhobern Pete Wicks Instagram: @p_wicks01 Twitter: @p_wicks01 Sam Thompson Instagram: @samthompsonuk Twitter: @samthompsonuk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min
  7. When Two Tribes Go To War

    22/03/2021

    When Two Tribes Go To War

    Alex Hobern is joined by Blue member Duncan James, season 2 circler Ella May, and neuroscientist Ash Ranpura to discuss all things tribal. Duncan talks about Blue’s fanbase, the Blue Army, Ella spills the beans (or should we say grapes) on a bizarre group she’s formed, and Ash explains the reasoning behind it all.   The Circle is streaming on All 4 now. Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else Production for Channel 4. The Circle Twitter: @C4TheCircle Instagram: @c4thecircle Channel 4 Twitter: @Channel4 Instagram: @Channel4 Alex Hobern Instagram: @alexhobern Twitter: @alexhobern Duncan James Instagram: @mrduncanjames Twitter: @MrDuncanJames Ella May  Instagram: @ellamayjor Ash Ranpura Twitter: @aranpura Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
  8. Double Lives

    18/03/2021

    Double Lives

    Alex Hobern is joined by comedian Shazia Mirza, DJ Manara, and neuroscientist Ash Ranpura to discuss their experience of leading double lives, on and off line. Shazia talks about how she pivoted from being a science teacher to a standup comedian, and her parents' response to her chosen career. DJ Manara talks about keeping her identity as a DJ hidden for fear of family disapproval.  The Circle is streaming on All 4 now. Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else Production for Channel 4. The Circle Twitter: @C4TheCircle Instagram: @c4thecircle Channel 4 Twitter: @Channel4 Instagram: @Channel4 Alex Hobern Instagram: @alexhobern Twitter: @alexhobern Shazia Mirza Instagram: @theshaziamirza Twitter: @shaziamirza1 Manara  Instagram: @manaraaaaaaaaaa Pure Spice on BBC Asian Network https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000ldqs Ash Ranpura Twitter: @aranpura Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min
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Dishonest Fun is the official podcast for Channel 4’s The Circle. Series 1 winner Alex Hobern hosts this exploration of the devious and cheeky sides of human behaviour. Each episode he is joined by a panel of celebrities, comedians, and experts to tackle the moral dilemmas and compelling quandaries that arise in The Circle. Think catfishing for cash, flirting for favours, and creating secret second lives online… Subscribe now to catch the first episode of Dishonest Fun on Wednesday 10th March. Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else Production for Channel 4. The Circle Twitter: @C4TheCircle Instagram: @c4thecircle Facebook: Channel 4 Twitter: Instagram Facebook:  Alex Hobern Instagram: @alexhobern Twitter: @alexhobern Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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