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.
