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Consider This for Comfort

Eteng Ettah
Comfort TV Shows
Comedy
This Is Us
The White Lotus
Comfort Shows
Parenting
Broad City
Survivor
Pop Culture
Insecure
Sex and the City
Abbott Elementary
Tourism
Nostalgia
Millennials
Saturday Night Live
Severance
Hacks
Travel
Ted Lasso

You've finally made it to your couch with a glass of wine and pick up your remote. What are you turning on? Maybe it's a show with a character you love to hate. Maybe it's a storyline that feels just like your life, or the life you wish you had. Maybe it's a theme song stuck in your head, or a catchphrase you still quote. That's comfort TV. The award-winning podcast, Consider This for Comfort, is ... more

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This week, Eteng sits down with LaNisa Renee Frederick, who currently stars as Jackie Griffin in Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat on Prime Video, for a conversation about building comedy inside a format designed around the unexpected. LaNisa gets ... more

Actor Arian Moayed (Succession, Inventing Anna) joins Eteng to unpack why The Good Place and Succession became comfort TV and what that reveals about power and morality.

Plus: his personal rule for choosing roles and why Waterwell's civic theater ... more

Art and marketing director Katie Skelly and Eteng head back to their teen years in the Season 4 finale to discuss Degrassi. We unpack why the iconic series trusted teens to handle tough situations, the real-world dialogue its most controversial episo... more

On Wisteria Lane, there's something for everyone. Dr. Brandi Nikkale joins Eteng to revisit Desperate Housewives, the iconic drama-comedy that blends mystery, scandal, and suburban satire. We unpack the show's secrets, friendships, and unforgettable ... more

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Ameya Acharya
Software engineer and lover of cooking, food, and long walks
Episode: Consider [That's So Raven] for Comfort
Melissa Haughton
Toronto-based storyteller and space curator of Jamaican descent, creator of Solo Stories
Episode: Consider [Forever] for Comfort
Delaney McHugo
Los Angeles-based development exec who has created unscripted series across genres for various major networks.
Episode: Consider [Survivor] for Comfort
Steph Colbourn
A guest discussing Hacks
Episode: Consider [The Emmys] for Comfort
O'Neil Pryce
A guest discussing The White Lotus
Episode: Consider [The Emmys] for Comfort
Rachel E. Cooke
Works at the intersection of communications, culture, and social impact.
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Episode: Consider [A Different World] for Comfort
Donovan Birch Jr
A Boston native, digital nomad, and senior communication strategist passionate about empowerment.
Episode: Consider [Ted Lasso] for Comfort
Colette Watson
Musician, writer, and storyteller from South Carolina's Gullah Country, weaving music, media, and movement to advance justice, healing, and liberation.
Co-founder of Media 2070 and Black River Life
Episode: Consider [Fresh Prince] for Comfort
Bridget Todd
Research fellow at Harvard University's Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society and host of There Are No Girls on the Internet.
Harvard University, iHeartRadio
Episode: Consider [High Maintenance] For Comfort

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Eteng Ettah
Host and creator of the show, known for thoughtful, warm interview style and focus on comfort TV and culture.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
  • Fun & fascinating!

    This is such a fun deep dive into how different people define a comfort show, and is a great way to discover new shows (or rediscover ones from childhood that deserve a rewatch!). Eteng asks thoughtful questions to get the guests thinking creatively about the show in question, and I love the recommendations for similar shows!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EBal27
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Best comfort podcast

    Not only does Eteng have the most soothing voice, but listening to her dissect these pop culture shows and how they’re considered comfort shows has broadened my perspective on what I personally consider comfort. Genuinely there’s something on this feed for everyone and I implore everyone to pick the episode of the show they’re LEAST likely to watch. Not only do I think you’ll be convinced but Eteng also offers personalized recommendations in each episode. This show is guaranteed to put a smile o... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JuliaRose18
    United States4 months ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the personalized recommendations and the approachable yet insightful discussion style.
The host's soothing voice and deep dive into comfort TV broaden listeners' perspectives on what counts as a comfort show.
The host asks thoughtful questions that spur guests to think creatively about the show and offer fresh recommendations.

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Consider [Survivor] for Comfort
Q: What is it about the reality TV format that you love?
It's like a social experiment asking the question of can you outwit, outlast and outplay 20 other strangers?
Consider [Survivor] for Comfort
Q: How do you define a comfort show?
For me, it's something that is tried and true, but still engaging enough to make me sit down and not scroll on my phone.
Consider [Traitors] for Comfort
Q: Why should our listeners consider Traitors for Comfort?
It offers insights into how people behave under pressure, showcases genuine characters, and is a low-stakes entertaining game show.
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Q: How would you describe what a comfort show means to you?
A comfort show is a show that helps lift you from feelings of sadness or stress and provides an escapism through entertainment and engagement with fandom.
Consider [The White Lotus] for Comfort
Q: How would you describe The White Lotus for anyone who hasn't seen it yet?
It's something I can just turn my brain off and just relax. Something I could watch over and over again and still laugh, find funny moments or really good moments and really enjoy.

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A thoughtful exploration of comfort TV across a range of shows, with guests from development, production, and media critique sharing how characters, storylines, and representations shape culture. Episodes skew toward discussions of representation, intergenerational dynamics, and the social implications of popular series, often tying back to nostalgia and personal resonance. A standout angle is the host's careful, warm interview style that surfaces nuanced takes while offering fresh recommendations, making the show especially appealing to listeners who crave thoughtful pop culture analysis with a comforting vibe.

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1. Ameya Acharya
2. Melissa Haughton
3. Delaney McHugo
4. Steph Colbourn
5. O'Neil Pryce
6. Rachel E. Cooke
7. Donovan Birch Jr
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