30 episodes

Ever wondered why Tony Soprano’s therapist stuck with him? Why Fleabag is obsessed with sex or why Walter White is always in his underpants?
‘Shrink the Box’ is where actor comedian Ben Bailey Smith and psychotherapist Sasha Bates put their favourite fictional characters such as Shiv from Succession, Omar from the Wire and Ross from Friends on the couch to analyse why their behaviour causes them so much drama. Sasha and Ben explore why these characters make certain decisions, what would happen if they made different ones and what we can learn from their mistakes. The perfect combination of psychology, self-help and the best TV since the birth of the box-set.

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Shrink The Box The Take

    • TV & Film
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Ever wondered why Tony Soprano’s therapist stuck with him? Why Fleabag is obsessed with sex or why Walter White is always in his underpants?
‘Shrink the Box’ is where actor comedian Ben Bailey Smith and psychotherapist Sasha Bates put their favourite fictional characters such as Shiv from Succession, Omar from the Wire and Ross from Friends on the couch to analyse why their behaviour causes them so much drama. Sasha and Ben explore why these characters make certain decisions, what would happen if they made different ones and what we can learn from their mistakes. The perfect combination of psychology, self-help and the best TV since the birth of the box-set.

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A Somethin’ Else & Sony Music Entertainment production.
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    Unveiling Anime's Influence: Analyzing Characters and Cultural Impact

    Unveiling Anime's Influence: Analyzing Characters and Cultural Impact

    Step into the exhilarating world where anime intersects with pop culture. Join your favorite anime experts as they delve into the exciting realms of anime, pop culture, sports, music, and fashion. Hosted by Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President, this weekly chat show explores the captivating influence of anime on your everyday life.

    A new episode of Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect drops every Friday. Listen Now.

    A Sony Music Entertainment & Crunchyroll Production.

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    • 52 sec
    28: Shrink the Inbox

    28: Shrink the Inbox

    BBC’s ‘Ghosts’ - we explore them further. We also ask if Homer Simpson is abusive and we answer your questions in this special bonus edition.

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    We'd love to hear your comments and guest suggestions on the show. Email: shrinkthebox@sonymusic.com



    Shrink The Box is a Sony Music Entertainment production.

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    • 26 min
    27: Shrink the Inbox

    27: Shrink the Inbox

    Ben’s close encounter with an obsessive fan. Plus we ask why writers create good-looking psychopaths and we explore your character suggestions in this special bonus edition.



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    Shrink The Box is a Sony Music Entertainment production.

    We'd love to hear your comments and guest suggestions on the show. Email: shrinkthebox@sonymusic.com

    Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts

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    • 28 min
    26: The Bear - Carmen ‘Carmy’ Berzatto

    26: The Bear - Carmen ‘Carmy’ Berzatto

    As Season 2 hits our screens, we reflect on the recipe that had everyone crying into their dinner, how Carmy and Ritchie approach grief differently and how advice from a Vietnamese Buddist Monk can be applied to a professional kitchen. 



    The Bear is available to watch on Disney Plus. As ever, adult issues, language and spoilers will be sprinkled liberally throughout the show. 



    If you want to catch the BBC show that Ben is in (as mentioned): https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0fvlpf9/the-sixth-commandment  



    If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode: For the UK, call SAMARITANS on 116 123 samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan.

    Internationally: https://www.befrienders.org/ 



    For UK help via talking therapies contact your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy bacp.co.uk 





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    We'd love to hear your comments and guest suggestions on the show. Email: shrinkthebox@sonymusic.com 



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    • 47 min
    25: Sex Education - Otis, Eric and Adam

    25: Sex Education - Otis, Eric and Adam

    You’d think someone with two therapist parents would be golden. Why Otis is scared of sex. Plus what’s worse, having a parent who is strict or a smotherer? We look at what it’s like for the rest of the boys such as Eric, Adam and Jackson in the second of this two-parter on the hugely popular Netflix show.

    If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode: For the UK, call SAMARITANS on 116 123 samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan.

    Internationally: https://www.befrienders.org/

    For UK help via talking therapies contact your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy bacp.co.uk



    We'd love to hear your comments and guest suggestions on the show. Email: shrinkthebox@sonymusic.com



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    • 49 min
    24: Sex Education - Maeve Wiley

    24: Sex Education - Maeve Wiley

    What it’s like being called a ‘cock-biter’ - how Maeve is misunderstood and underestimated. Plus revenge porn, toxic friendships and fears or fascination around sex. In this two parter: we look at the girls first and what they face growing up in this hugely popular Netflix show.



    We'd love to hear your comments and guest suggestions on the show. Email: shrinkthebox@sonymusic.com



    If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode: For the UK, call SAMARITANS on 116 123 samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan.

    Internationally: https://www.befrienders.org/

    For UK help via talking therapies contact your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy bacp.co.uk



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    Shrink The Box is a Sony Music Entertainment production.

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    • 48 min

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