The Pokes & Jokes Podcast

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Welcome to The Pokes & Jokes Podcast – where ink meets laughs and nothing is off-limits! 🎙️😂 Hosted by legendary tattoo artist Grace Neutral and comedian Jen Nolan, this podcast dives deep into their wild lives, uncensored conversations, and the world of tattoos. Expect everything from hilarious personal stories to serious discussions about the tattoo industry, pop culture, and even some spicy takes on life and relationships. With each episode blending raw humor, candid insights, and guest appearances, The Pokes & Jokes Podcast keeps it real, making you laugh, think, and maybe even rethink your next tattoo! Whether you’re here for the banter or the ink, we’ve got you covered. Tune in now and join the conversation 🎤🖤 Strong Language. Drug References. Sexually Explicit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. FEB 1

    [#25] Imposter Syndrome & January Blues: Join the Collective Depression | The Pokes & Jokes Podcast

    January has hit hard, imposter syndrome is thriving, and modern dating continues to be an emotional minefield. In this episode of Pokes & Jokes, Grace and Jen get painfully honest about feeling like frauds, the post-achievement comedown, January depression, and the exhausting reality of trying to live a “soft life” while still paying direct debits. They dive into doomscrolling, the dead internet theory, and why everything online feels designed to make you angry. Things take a turn with listener confessions involving bad decisions, awkward encounters, police interruptions, and the kind of embarrassing moments you can only laugh about in hindsight. Along the way, they offer genuine advice on dating patterns, self-worth, and why the mask always falls off eventually. 💍 This episode is sponsored by @regalrose — deadly detailed jewellery with a dark & dreamy twist. Use code JOKES20 for 20% off → regalrose.co.uk CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro and January energy 02:23 January depression and sobriety realities 04:41 Bad gigs and brutal comedy rooms 06:40 Imposter syndrome and feeling like a fraud 09:10 Romesh, star quality and comedy culture 16:40 Tattoos, Nikole and switching roles 18:08 Adulting, pensions and chasing a soft life 22:05 Doomscrolling and limiting screen time 29:10 Dead internet theory and online rage 31:05 Cinema, attention spans and being present 34:36 Documentary rabbit holes and justice systems 45:07 History obsessions and going too deep 51:26 Agony aunt dating advice 01:04:48 Confession: car hookup and the cops 01:09:20 Painkillers, NHS and wild tangents 01:12:49 Confession fallout and relationship trust 01:20:37 Wrapping up and final thoughts #pokesandjokes #podcast #comedypodcast #ukpodcast #januaryblues #impostersyndrome #datingpodcast #modernlife #confessions #funnyconversation #britishpodcast #mentalhealthchat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 21m

  2. JAN 18

    [#24] Being Unapologetically Yourself with Charity Kase

    In this episode of The Pokes and Jokes Podcast, Grace Neutral and Jen Nolan are joined by drag artist and visual creator Charity Kase for an open and deeply honest conversation about identity, drag, HIV, gender, and learning when to let go of something that once saved you. Charity talks about losing the spark for drag, the pressure of making creativity pay the bills, and the reality of burnout after Drag Race. They reflect on British drag culture, camp, femininity, and how mainstream success can smooth the edges off something that was never meant to be polished. The conversation moves into Charity’s experience of being diagnosed with HIV at 18, the stigma that still exists today, and why modern treatment has completely changed what living with HIV looks like. Charity speaks openly about shame, survival, chosen family, and why education matters more than fear. There is also a candid discussion about gender expression, masculinity, body image, relationships, marriage, and learning not to make yourself smaller just to be accepted. Funny, raw, uncomfortable, and affirming in equal measure, this is a powerful episode about being unapologetically yourself and knowing when it is time to evolve. 💍 This episode is sponsored by @regalrose — deadly detailed jewellery with a dark & dreamy twist. Use code JOKES20 for 20% off → regalrose.co.uk Chapters 00:00:00 Cold open 00:01:41 Meeting Charity 00:03:52 Burnout and drag 00:05:10 British drag culture 00:06:13 Drag as therapy 00:07:44 HIV diagnosis 00:09:55 Chosen family 00:11:26 365 days drag 00:13:35 Going viral 00:14:25 Circus work 00:15:40 HIV stigma 00:16:48 Living with HIV 00:17:55 Education and pride 00:22:43 Drag Race reality 00:23:53 Being boxed in 00:29:50 What drag is 00:32:29 Where is the camp 00:34:30 Charity and Harry 00:38:03 Gender expression 00:41:40 Breaking binaries 00:45:28 Being palatable 00:46:24 Marriage regret 00:54:07 Health and insecurity 01:04:33 Future projects 01:09:17 Piercings and body mods 01:10:21 Sponsor shoutout 01:10:59 Final thoughts #PokesAndJokesPodcast #CharityKase #BritishDrag #DragPodcast #QueerVoices #DragCulture #GenderExpression #LGBTQPodcast #HonestConversations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 11m

  3. JAN 1

    [#23] Online Abuse, Tattooing & the Need for DBS Checks

    Episode 23 of The Pokes & Jokes Podcast is one of our most open and important conversations to date. In this episode, Grace and Jen reflect on Grace’s recent trip to New Zealand — reconnecting with tattoo culture, trust, and what it feels like to be held in a tattoo space that feels genuinely safe. The conversation then turns to a much heavier topic: safeguarding, accountability, and the growing call for DBS checks within the tattoo industry. Grace speaks candidly about online abuse, intimidation, and what can happen when boundaries are set and not respected. It’s an honest discussion about power dynamics, safety, and why these conversations are long overdue. This episode contains sensitive subject matter, but it’s shared with care and intention. If you work in tattooing and have experiences you’d like to share — or if anything discussed resonates with you — our inbox is open. You can reach us confidentially at podcast@ff-tv.com We also encourage you to check out Draw the Line Project, who are raising awareness and pushing for better safeguarding and accountability within the tattoo industry. And sign the petition! Links below. https://www.instagram.com/drawthelineproject/ https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/747281?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnYJkISlsS1tiGTk8Px9VvY2jmgqP7dXdcLDilUSwqzCMrGmrMkdNAy8fQiSs_aem_-aj0mL2uLDAxC2pTZgDj8w 💍 This episode is sponsored by @regalrose — deadly detailed jewellery with a dark & dreamy twist. Use code POKESANDJOKES_RR for 20% off → regalrose.co.uk Chapters 00:00 Intro & New Year energy 02:30 New Zealand trip reflections 04:10 Travel exhaustion & long flights 04:45 Missed flight chaos in Doha 07:25 Visa issues & airport meltdown 08:55 Airport smoking area solidarity 10:20 Returning home & emotional reset 10:30 Reconnecting with tattoo culture 11:00 Māori tattoo experience 14:10 Feeling safe in a tattoo space 15:40 Food, culture & healing moments 19:05 Jet ski & “biscuit” chaos 22:35 The blood-stained biscuit 24:45 Jen’s comedy gigs & crowds 27:45 Sponsor message – Regal Rose 30:10 Trigger warning 30:30 DBS checks explained 32:40 Accountability in tattooing 34:15 Safeguarding & power dynamics 36:45 Why DBS checks are a starting point 38:00 Past industry experiences 39:40 Long-standing abusive behaviour 42:50 Setting boundaries online 46:05 Threatening messages & escalation 49:40 Why this behaviour is frightening 51:50 No one is exempt from abuse 53:00 Why women don’t feel protected 55:30 The need for real accountability 57:00 Final thoughts & speaking out #PokesAndJokesPodcast #TattooPodcast #TattooIndustry #Safeguarding #DBSChecks #WomenInTattooing #CreativeIndustries #OnlineAbuse #TattooCommunity #UKPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 12m

  4. JAN 1

    [#22] Real Witchcraft, Spirits & Removing Bad Energy w/ MYSTIC PRIMROSE

    This week on The Pokes & Jokes Podcast, Grace and Jen are joined by Lilly Statham, aka Mystic Primrose — a practising witch with over a 2 million followers online. Lilly talks openly about her path into witchcraft, the difference between spiritual practice and spirit work, and why she avoids crossing certain boundaries. The conversation drifts into genuinely unsettling territory, including sleep paralysis, night terrors, bad energy, and experiences that made all three of them rethink what they believe. From creepy encounters in old houses to stories that still don’t quite have an explanation, this episode sits somewhere between spiritual curiosity and “maybe let’s not go there”. Expect honest stories, dark humour, and a few moments that linger longer than they should. 💍 This episode is sponsored by @regalrose — deadly detailed jewellery with a dark & dreamy twist. Use code POKESANDJOKES20 for 20% off → regalrose.co.uk Chapters 00:00 – Welcome & introducing Mystic Primrose 05:30 – Becoming a witch by accident 12:00 – Witchcraft, films & pop culture myths 18:30 – Early paranormal experiences 24:00 – America, the doll & bad energy 31:00 – The drawings in the garden story 40:00 – Spirits, fear & boundaries 46:30 – Sleep paralysis, addiction & dark experiences 57:00 – Grief, pets & spiritual signs 1:06:00 – Writing the book & oracle deck 1:14:00 – Love spells, ethics & free will 1:22:00 – Social media, followers & final thoughts #PokesAndJokesPodcast #Witchcraft #MysticPrimrose #SpiritualStories #SleepParalysis #ParanormalTalk #PodcastUK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 8m

  5. JAN 1

    [#21] Love Letters, Heartbreak & How to Rebuild When You Feel Worthless

    In Episode 21 of The Pokes & Jokes Podcast, Grace and Jen settle in for a long, honest, emotional rollercoaster of an episode. After catching up on life—Grace’s New Zealand tattoo-convention trip, running sunrises, and Jen’s new short-film role—they dive head-first into a special Love & Dating edition of the podcast. Listeners sent in some of the most raw, heartfelt dilemmas yet. Grace and Jen talk openly about love-bombing, insecurity traps, losing yourself in relationships, and how heartbreak can warp your sense of worth. They unpack a powerful letter about body image, comparison culture, the gym, and how to rebuild confidence from scratch. It’s funny, unfiltered, supportive, chaotic, and vulnerable in all the best ways. Grab a brew and settle in. 💍 This episode is sponsored by @regalrose — deadly detailed jewellery with a dark & dreamy twist. Use code POKESANDJOKES20 for 20% off → regalrose.co.uk Chapters 00:00 – Cold Open: “Is this thing on?” 00:40 – Grace on illness and seasonal burnout 02:00 – New Zealand trip plans 04:00 – Running, sunrises, and race training 07:30 – Doing a future Pokes & Jokes in NZ 08:40 – Jen’s short film with Michelle De Swart 11:00 – Acting ambitions and self-taping 14:00 – Christmas plans and Brexit frustrations 16:00 – Regal Rose sponsor segment 17:30 – Introducing the Love & Dating special 18:00 – On giving advice while failing to take your own 21:00 – Listener Letter #1: Brazilian guy & body insecurity 25:00 – Love-bombing, dysregulation & red flags 30:00 – Losing yourself in relationships 33:00 – Body image, the gym, and comparison culture 38:00 – Self-love and rebuilding confidence 43:00 – Why heartbreak feels like worthlessness 47:00 – Breaking negative relationship cycles 55:00 – Listener Letter #2: 44-year-old man post-divorce 58:00 – Don’t rush into the next relationship 1:02:00 – Accountability in toxic patterns 1:07:00 – Closing reflections on healing #graceneutral PokesAndJokes #GraceNeutral #JenNolan #TattooPodcast #PodcastLife #StorytimePodcast #DatingTalk #LoveAdvice #HealingJourney #BodyImage #WomenWhoTalk #UKPodcast #SpotifyPodcast #YouTubePodcast #MentalHealthChat #RealTalkPodcast #BreakupAdvice #RelationshipChat #GirlTalkPodcast #SelfLoveJourney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 14m

  6. 11/23/2025

    [#20] Luke Nixon: Rap Disasters, Goldfish & Bad Chat-Up Lines

    Comedian Luke Nixon joins Grace Neutral and Jen Nolan for a warm, funny and very Pokes & Jokes conversation. They get into aggressive goldfish, mint-stick feeding, Luke’s tragic teenage rap phase, growing up with a comedy icon for a mum, late-night Crystal Palace memories, who actually has any fight-or-flight in them, Southwest accents, and some impressively awful chat-up lines. https://www.instagram.com/graceneutral https://www.instagram.com/itsjennolan https://www.instagram.com/lukenixoncomedy 💍 This episode is sponsored by @regalrose — deadly detailed jewellery with a dark, dreamy twist. Black Friday offer: use code POKESANDJOKES30 for 30% off → regalrose.co.uk Chapters 00:00 Intro & goldfish chaos 00:48 Meet Luke Nixon 01:20 How Jen & Luke met 03:30 Early comedy memories 06:20 East London stories 08:40 Bow vs Isle of Dogs 10:45 School fights 11:50 Luke’s upbringing 13:00 Moving back home 14:10 Sponsor: Regal Rose 15:45 Growing up with Felicity Montagu 17:00 Comedy beginnings 18:20 Open mic disasters 20:20 Loyalty in comedy 22:00 Failed secret podcasts 23:00 Anxiety podcast story 25:00 World’s Worst Game Show 27:00 Rage-bait sketches 29:00 Train guy meltdown 31:00 Crackhead stories 33:20 Supermarket theft chaos 35:00 Jim Midge origin 36:00 Tragic old rap songs 38:00 Edinburgh reactions 40:00 Live show differences 41:00 Poo story segment 44:00 Hopes & dreams in comedy 46:00 Script ideas & industry chat 48:00 Building material online 49:30 Dating disasters 51:00 Sweaty first dates 53:00 Tinder & Hinge chaos 55:00 Pokémon shop romance 57:00 Opening lines discussion 59:00 Pokémon card flirting 01:01:00 Plug: Luke Nixon Comedy 01:02:00 Grace & Jen invited on his show 01:03:00 Catastrophe Cabaret 01:04:00 Final thanks & wrap-up 01:11:00 Post-show chat and outro #PokesAndJokes #GraceNeutral #JenNolan #LukeNixon #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #FFTV #FYP #UKComedy #UnderYourSkin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 11m

  7. 11/08/2025

    [#19] Stinky S*x, Strong Women & Game of Thrones D**ks

    Grace and Jen are back—sick, delirious, and funnier than ever. Episode 19 dives into everything from dodgy massages in Crete and killer Thai spa stories to Game of Thrones’ prosthetic dicks, working-class comedy, sobriety, and sex positivity. The duo reflect on the Under Your Skin shoots with Christian Nairn, Aaron Crascall, Professor Green, and Danny Beard, celebrate working-class wins, and unpack toxic men, independence, and reclaiming power. There’s chaos, candour, and contagious laughter as they prove again why Pokes & Jokes is the most brutally honest podcast on the internet. New episodes every Friday on Grace’s YouTube channel. 💍 This episode is sponsored by Regal Rose — Deadly detailed Jewellery with a dark & dreamy twist. Use code POKESANDJOKES20 for 20% off → https://www.regalrose.co.uk → www.instagram.com/regalrose 🎧 New episodes every other week! 👉 Like, comment, and share your confessions for a shout-out in the next one! Chapters 00:00 – Corned beef vs. bacon & cabbage 00:02 – Grace’s nightmare massage in Crete 00:04 – Dangerous Thai massages and sepsis horror stories 00:05 – Jen’s comedy gigs, hecklers & Top Secret nights 00:07 – Regal Rose sponsor chat 00:09 – Shooting Under Your Skin with Christian Nairn 00:10 – Pronouncing French and Irish words badly 00:12 – The Guinness documentary & Peaky Blinders crossover 00:14 – Talking about Christian Nairn’s prosthetic Game of Thrones dick 00:16 – Stinky medieval sex and HBO realism 00:18 – Carrying Bran for six years on set 00:19 – Shooting Aaron Crascall’s episode & the “Homer in the bushes” moment 00:21 – Comedy, trauma & vulnerability 00:23 – Sobriety and cutting out toxic habits 00:25 – Working-class culture, drugs, and growth 00:27 – Professor Green’s comeback & class journey 00:30 – Working-class envy and celebrating others 00:31 – Danny Beard & queer creativity 00:34 – Christian Nairn’s drag days and DJ past 00:35 – Reflecting on Under Your Skin’s growth and roster 00:39 – Healing old friendships and accountability 00:42 – OnlyFans, sexual confidence & self-expression 00:44 – Toxic men, red flags & female independence 00:48 – Reclaiming peace and doing life solo 00:50 – Drug dealers as kryptonite and female empowerment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 5m

  8. 10/28/2025

    [#18] Emily Malice: The Truth About Tattoo Studios & OnlyFans

    This episode of The Pokes & Jokes Podcast sees Grace Neutral and Jen Nolan sit down with the one and only Emily Malice — tattoo artist, model, designer, and all-round creative powerhouse. Together they dive deep into the realities of running a tattoo studio, the chaos of early London tattoo culture, the rise of two-week tattoo courses, the crossover between sex work and tattooing, and why boundaries, power, and self-expression matter. Expect honesty, filth, laughter, and stories from the underground that shaped them all. Featuring: Grace Neutral (@graceneutral) Jen Nolan (@jen_nolan_comedy) Emily Malice (@emilymalice666) New episodes every Friday on Grace’s YouTube channel. 💍 This episode is sponsored by Regal Rose — Deadly detailed Jewellery with a dark & dreamy twist. Use code POKESANDJOKES for 20% off → https://www.regalrose.co.uk → www.instagram.com/regalrose 🎧 New episodes every other week! 👉 Like, comment, and share your confessions for a shout-out in the next one! Chapter List 00:00 – Intro / Welcome to Season 2 01:00 – Emily Malice joins the sofa 01:25 – Running a tattoo studio: stress, lessons, and survival 03:30 – The myth of the “utopian” tattoo shop 05:40 – New-school tattoo courses and industry frustration 07:25 – Paying your dues & respecting the craft 08:40 – The reality for women in tattooing 10:10 – Coming up at Into You & London’s old tattoo legends 13:30 – Early days: eccentric artists & chaotic apprenticeship life 15:00 – Opening Femme and Scorpio Mars — studio management madness 17:00 – Shop politics & micromanaging chaos 19:00 – Online personas vs reality — parasocial expectations 21:00 – The “hippie” stereotype & Grace Neutral’s real personality 22:00 – Pranks, cages & chaos at Emily’s studio 24:00 – Regal Rose sponsor shoutout 24:30 – OnlyFans: lockdown hustle & discovering power through creativity 27:00 – Boundaries, fantasies & control online 30:00 – Weirdest fan requests — from giantess fetishes to fart offers 33:00 – Creepy clients & how OnlyFans changed tattoo interactions 35:00 – Tattooing kinks & BDSM-themed body art 37:00 – Prolapse porn & the madness of old tattoo shops 40:00 – How women reshaped the tattoo industry 44:00 – Creating safe queer-led studios 46:00 – Male energy in tattoo spaces — where it goes wrong 47:00 – Sex work is work — Emily’s flash days & activism 49:00 – Sex work, empowerment & the crossover with art 50:30 – Final reflections & chaotic laughter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m
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Welcome to The Pokes & Jokes Podcast – where ink meets laughs and nothing is off-limits! 🎙️😂 Hosted by legendary tattoo artist Grace Neutral and comedian Jen Nolan, this podcast dives deep into their wild lives, uncensored conversations, and the world of tattoos. Expect everything from hilarious personal stories to serious discussions about the tattoo industry, pop culture, and even some spicy takes on life and relationships. With each episode blending raw humor, candid insights, and guest appearances, The Pokes & Jokes Podcast keeps it real, making you laugh, think, and maybe even rethink your next tattoo! Whether you’re here for the banter or the ink, we’ve got you covered. Tune in now and join the conversation 🎤🖤 Strong Language. Drug References. Sexually Explicit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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