Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower
Depressed alcoholic comedian James Nokise invites famous people into his mental health safe space for a finger-licking chat about headspace and happiness.
Strong language, mental health discussion
Hosted by James Nokise
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Season 1 / Episode 1
Breakfast host Hayley Holt joins James in the shower to talk drinking, dancing, getting sober and staying happy, and how a surprising (and disgusting) mean girl prank played on her set helped set her up for life. By the way, Hayley's chicken of choice? Korean Fried Chicken.
Strong language, mental health discussions
Bonus Episode with Dr Sarb Johal
Bonus episode
Clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal joins James in the shower to answer his questions about mental health and offers some practical tips for dealing with problems.
Strong language, mental health discussions
Men Who Stare at Fences
Season 1 / Episode 2
Comic actor Josh Thomson squeezes into the shower with James to talk about fame, family, births and deaths and dads behaving strangely.
Josh's chicken of choice? Danger Spicy Fried Chicken.
Strong language, mental health discussions
Bonus Episode with Dr Sarb Johal
Bonus episode
Clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal joins James in the shower to answer his questions about mental health and offers some practical tips for dealing with problems.
Strong language, mental health discussions
Finding a Happy Ending
Season 1 / Episode 3
Comedian and actor Angella Dravid shares some old school fried chicken with James Nokise while talking about love, loss, comedy - and prison.
Angella's chicken of choice? Classic K-Fry.
Strong language, mental health discussions
Bonus Episode with Dr Sarb Johal
Bonus episode
Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal with tips and techniques for staying healthy and happy.
Strong language, mental health discussions
"Did you just chickensplain me?"
Season 1 / Episode 4
Journalist and commentator Leonie Hayden shares some high-end fried chicken while talking hair loss, happiness, Te Ao Māori and coping with criticism.
Leonie's chicken of choice? Nashville-style hot fried chicken.
Strong language, mental health discussions
Bonus Episode with Dr Sarb Johal
Bonus episode
Clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal joins James in the shower to answer his questions about mental health and offers some practical tips for dealing with problems.
Strong language, mental health discussions
Kia Pono, Kia Tika, Kia Aroha
Season 1 / Episode 5
Actor, writer and mental health advocate Rob Mokoraka joins James Nokise to talk about making theatre out of trauma and finding a way through the storm of depression. Rob's chicken of choice? Chicken karaage.
Offensive language, and strong themes
Bonus Episode with Dr Sarb Johal
Bonus episode
Clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal joins James in the shower to answer his questions about mental health and offers some practical tips for dealing with problems.
Strong language, mental health discussions
Don't be a Dick
Season 1 / Episode 6
Actor and comedian Chris Parker joins James Nokise to talk about coming out, making comedy and making change. Chris's chicken of choice? Chicken Karaage. But not when he's hungover.
Strong language, mental health discussions
Bonus Episode with Dr Sarb Johal
Bonus episode
Clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal joins James in the shower to answer his questions about mental health and offers some practical tips for dealing with problems.
Strong language, mental health discussions
Chicken with the Stars
Season 1 / Episode 7
Newsreader and journalist Samantha Hayes joins James Nokise to talk about vegetarianism, dancing with the stars and dealing with post-show blues.
Samantha's "chicken" of choice? Vegetarian chicken nuggets.
Strong language, mental health discussions
Bonus Episode with Dr Sarb Johal
Bonus episode
Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal with tips and techniques for staying healthy and happy.
Strong language, mental health discussions
The Suplex of Safety
Season 1 / Episode 8
Comedy trio Frickin Dangerous Bro join James Nokise to talk about getting gigs, staying balanced and dealing with bullying. Their chicken of choice? Rotisserie.
Strong language, mental health discussions
Bonus Episode with Dr Sarb Johal
Bonus episode
Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal with tips and techniques for staying healthy and happy.
Strong language, mental health discussions
It's Good To Talk
Bonus episode
A special bonus episode by James Nokise, Ayyub Bhikoo and clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal in response to the Christchurch attacks.
Strong language, mental health discussions
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Depressed alcoholic comedian James Nokise invites famous people into his mental health safe place for a finger-licking chat about headspace and happiness.
Strong language, mental health discussions
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