Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower

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.

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November 12, 2018 1 min

Depressed alcoholic comedian James Nokise invites famous people into his mental health safe place for a finger-licking chat about headspace and happiness.

Comedian, commentator, and depressed alcoholic James Nokise is inviting you to join him and some special guests in 'Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower' - a brand new podcast about headspace and happiness.

"I'm a bad alcoholic!"

Over eight episodes, James wil...

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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.

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November 15, 2018 6 mins

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.

Where to get help:

Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.

Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357

Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 / 0508 TAUTOKO (24/7). This is a service for people who may be thinking about...

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November 20, 2018 25 mins

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.

Where to get help:

Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.

Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357

Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 / 0508 TAUTOKO (24/7). This is a service for people...

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November 22, 2018 6 mins

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.

Where to get help:

Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.

Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357

Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 / 0508 TAUTOKO (24/7). This is a service for people who may be thinking about...

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November 27, 2018 25 mins

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.

Where to get help:

Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.

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November 29, 2018 7 mins

Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal with tips and techniques for staying healthy and happy.

Where to get help:

Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.

Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357

Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 / 0508 TAUTOKO (24/7). This is a service for people who may be thinking about suicide, or those who are concerned about family or friend...

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December 4, 2018 25 mins

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.

Where to get help:

Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.

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Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357

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December 6, 2018 6 mins

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.

Where to get help:

Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.

Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357

Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 / 0508 TAUTOKO (24/7). This is a service for people who may be thinking about...

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December 11, 2018 26 mins

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.

This podcast this episode contains offensive language and discussion of suicide and sexual abuse as well as language and themes which some may find, as James says, very "real".

Where to get help:

Need to Talk? Free call...

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December 13, 2018 7 mins

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.

Where to get help:

Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.

Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357

Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 / 0508 TAUTOKO (24/7). This is a service for people who may be thinking about...

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December 18, 2018 26 mins

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.

Where to get help:

Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.

It's Not OK - 0800 456 450

Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357

Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 / 0508 TAUTOKO (24/7). This ...

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December 20, 2018 6 mins

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.

Where to get help:

Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.

Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357

Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 / 0508 TAUTOKO (24/7). This is a service for people who may be thinking about...

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December 25, 2018 5 mins

Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal with tips and techniques for staying healthy and happy.

Where to get help:

Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.

Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357

Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 / 0508 TAUTOKO (24/7). This is a service for people who may be thinking about suicide, or those who are concerned about family or friend...

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December 25, 2018 25 mins

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.

Where to get help:

Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.

It's Not OK - 0800 456 450

Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357

Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 / 05...

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January 1, 2019 25 mins

Comedy trio Frickin Dangerous Bro join James Nokise to talk about getting gigs, staying balanced and dealing with bullying. Their chicken of choice? Rotisserie.

This podcast this episode contains language and themes which some may find, as James says, very "real".

Where to get help:

Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.

It's Not OK - 0800 456 450

Lifeline: 0800 54...

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January 3, 2019 7 mins

Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal with tips and techniques for staying healthy and happy.

Where to get help:

Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.

Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357

Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 / 0508 TAUTOKO (24/7). This is a service for people who may be thinking about suicide, or those who are concerned about family or friend...

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March 21, 2019 14 mins

A special bonus episode by James Nokise, Ayyub Bhikoo and clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal in response to the Christchurch attacks.

Host James Nokise goes into his safe space - the shower - to talk with all sorts of notable New Zealanders to share food and to talk about headspace, happiness and the things that matter to them.

After every episode, James also sits down with clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal to talk about any issue...

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TVNZ Breakfast host John Campbell joins James Nokise to talk about the energy of anger, why working hard is the best therapy and how he protects his safe space. John's chicken of choice? Korean crispy chicken.

Watch the video version of the episode here

Where to get help:

Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.

It's Not OK - 0800 456 450

Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to...

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July 21, 2019 7 mins

Host James Nokise talks with psychologist Dr Sarb Johal about how to compartmentalise successfully and safely. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

Where to get help:

Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.

Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357

Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 / 0508 TAUTOKO (24/7). This is a service for people who may be thinking about suicide, or those who ...

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