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
    • 4.8 • 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

4.8 out of 5
19 Ratings

19 Ratings

Ben TD ,

Love it

This is such a great show! Love the hilariousness but it can get deep too. Humans talking about real stuff. Love it!

@thelisaskye ,

So great

I love Nokise's work and this is no exception. But jeez eating chicken in a shower is a nightmare.

izzie the aussie ,

Love it

Love the concept, love the inclusion of discussions on the Maori mental health experience, and most of all love the heart this show has even when things get dark . Please keep making it !!

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