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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
Nostalgia
Sex and the City
Abbott Elementary
Tourism
Millennials
Saturday Night Live
A Different World
Severance
Hacks
Travel

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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In this special collaboration with the Sista Brunch podcast, Fanshen Cox (Executive Producer, Sista Brunch) and Jen Farris (Location Scout for Netflix's A Different World) join Eteng to go behind the scenes of bringing Hillman back to life for a new ... more

Actor Josh Malina (aka David Rosen) sits down with Eteng to revisit the cultural phenomenon that is Scandal. We get into why the show's political commentary felt ahead of its time, how Scandal helped turn live-tweeting into a TV ritual, and what it w... more

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

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Recent Guests

Fanshen Cox
Founder of True Julo Productions, co-author of The Inclusion Writer, host and producer of Sista Brunch
True Julo Productions
Episode: Sista Brunch Considers [A Different World] For Comfort
Jen Farris
28-year veteran location scout, Atlanta-based
Location scouting profession
Episode: Sista Brunch Considers [A Different World] For Comfort
Josh Malina
TV, film, and theater actor
Episode: Josh Malina Considers [Scandal] For Comfort
LaNisa Renee Frederick
Actor, writer, voice artist, and podcast host
Actor, Hashtag Booked, Black and Cultivated
Episode: Consider [Jury Duty] For Comfort
Arian Moayed
Tony and Emmy nominated actor, producer, director
Episode: Arian Moayed Considers [The Good Place] for Comfort
Brandi Nikkale
Bibliophile, author and life enthusiast
Self/Writing and speaking engagements
Episode: Consider [Desperate Housewives] for Comfort
Lynn Harris
Culture shifting producer, award winning journalist, and author; CEO of GOLD Comedy
GOLD Comedy
Episode: Consider [Girls5Eva] for Comfort
Jatty Robinson
Bronx-born comedian featured in stand-up specials and TV
Comedian
Episode: Consider [Everybody Hates Chris] for Comfort
Rose Frullani-Bacon
Writer/producer based in New York; managing producer at NBAT2
NBAT2
Episode: Consider [The Oscars] for Comfort

Host

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

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 16 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

Listeners Say

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 [Jury Duty] For Comfort
Q: What was unique about the production process and how did the cast support each other?
The production emphasized a rigorous rehearsal period, living on-site, and treating each other as family; the cast supported one another through insecurities, used in-character dynamics to protect the 'hero' (Anthony Norman), and built a collaborative, camp-like atmosphere that drove the show's warmth.
Consider [Jury Duty] For Comfort
Q: What drew you to the role of Jackie and what were the biggest challenges in bringing her to life?
Jackie was designed as a real, relatable mom escaping into a fantasy workplace; the challenge was sustaining authenticity across 90% real-life truth with 10% exaggeration, while navigating a no-cut shooting environment and deeply character-driven improv.
Consider [Heated Rivalry] for Comfort
Q: What broader impact does Heated Rivalry have on representation and audiences?
The show offers joy and hope, proving that queer love can be portrayed with warmth and complexity; it also expands who gets to lead a narrative about desire and partnership without sensationalism or tragedy.
Consider [Heated Rivalry] for Comfort
Q: Which scenes or moments stood out most, and why do they function so powerfully?
Moments like Ilya speaking Russian to Shane, the cottage finale, and the club scene stand out for their intimate reveals, emotional honesty, and cinematic staging that translate complex feelings into accessible, shareable moments for fans.
Consider [Heated Rivalry] for Comfort
Q: What makes the dynamic between Ilya and Shane compelling, and why does it resonate with viewers?
Their relationship captures slow-building longing, vulnerability, and communication between two men, which feels refreshingly non-tragic and human, allowing audiences to see two people grow together while navigating external pressures.

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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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Recent guests on Consider This for Comfort include:

1. Fanshen Cox
2. Jen Farris
3. Josh Malina
4. LaNisa Renee Frederick
5. Arian Moayed
6. Brandi Nikkale
7. Lynn Harris
8. Jatty Robinson

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