Proxy with Yowei Shaw

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It’s the knot you can’t untangle — a problem so specific, it makes you feel alone. But what if you could talk to someone who gets it? On Proxy, we investigate niche emotional conundrums by finding someone who's lived something close enough — and following the conversation that unfolds. It’s not therapy. It’s emotional investigative journalism™️. Hosted by Yowei Shaw, former co-host and producer of Invisibilia. Proxy is back with new cases every other Tuesday. Follow the show so you don’t miss the next one. Follow us on Instagram: @proxypodcast @yoweishaw Get in touch at proxythepod@gmail.com If you’re new, try: Bisexual Wife Guy, Mic Chooses the Wrong Life, or Nicole Can't Stop Being Aggro.

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Welcome to Proxy

It’s the knot you can’t untangle — a problem so specific, it makes you feel alone. But what if you could talk to someone who gets it? On Proxy, we find someone with the closest possible experience to your problem — and follow the conversation that unfolds. It’s not therapy. It’s emotional investigative journalism. Hosted by Yowei Shaw, former co-host of Invisibilia. New to Proxy? — Try Bisexual Wife Guy — one of the clearest examples of what this show does

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Yowei Shaw

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Caitlin Myer

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Greta Morgan

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571 Ratings

Emotionally rich, thoughtful, poignant — for everyone!

Mar 19

MLT is my favorite podcast

Not usually a podcast person, but Proxy converted even me to a faithful and enthusiastic listener!! Yowei is an exceptional host and her interview subjects are fascinating, captivating, and evocative. Proxy forever.
Agree w/infamous review

Apr 9

-racer-

I listened to the first few minutes of the Kyle episode. Now that you mention it, the couple privilege is annoying. To be clear Kyle seems fine. But I skipped the episode (thanks for the trigger warning) and now I’m probably going to have a harder time listening to the show in the future, too. I know lots of podcast hosts are partnered but there is something about facing it head-on that put me off - not just mentioning or including a partner here and there but talking about the dynamic explicitly.
Nicole Can’t Stop Being So Aggro

12/03/2025

adobeigloo

Amazing talk across generations of activists. It was really valuable to hear about their attempts to turn off their aggro when it wasn’t really appropriate. Keep up the amazing work, Yowei! Thank you!
Help!

Feb 19

MarioColumbus

Such an interesting podcast - the premise is excellent. However, the too loud, frenetic, not-quite background music drove me nuts. Please, please stop doing this!

It’s the knot you can’t untangle — a problem so specific, it makes you feel alone. But what if you could talk to someone who gets it? On Proxy, we investigate niche emotional conundrums by finding someone who's lived something close enough — and following the conversation that unfolds. It’s not therapy. It’s emotional investigative journalism™️. Hosted by Yowei Shaw, former co-host and producer of Invisibilia. Proxy is back with new cases every other Tuesday. Follow the show so you don’t miss the next one. Follow us on Instagram: @proxypodcast @yoweishaw Get in touch at proxythepod@gmail.com If you’re new, try: Bisexual Wife Guy, Mic Chooses the Wrong Life, or Nicole Can't Stop Being Aggro.