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Jameela Jamil
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For anyone who feels like their life is one disaster after another: good news–you’re not alone. Jameela Jamil (The Good Place, She-Hulk) gathers her funny friends and they share their most mortifying and embarrassing stories. Crucially, there are no morals and no silver linings. They are simply here to revel in each others’ misfortune. Wrong Turns: where dignity goes to die.

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Latest Episodes

Comedian and actor Kat Bird (Tigerbelly, Sideboob podcast, Netflix Is a Joke Festival May 8th) and comedian and actor Ava Bunn (Scrubs on Hulu, JFL’s 2025 New Faces, Late Bloomers at Netflix Is a Joke Festival May 8th) join Jameela this week with sto... more

Writer, comedian, and actor Olivia Lee (Balls of Steel, T4, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno) and writer, actor, podcaster, and comedian Cariad Lloyd (Griefcast, Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club podcasts, Austentatious, and new book Where Did She Go?)... more

Comedian and actor Daphnique Springs (Single Female YouTube special, Unapologetically Daphne podcast) and comedian and actor Matt Braunger (Black-ish, Agent Carter, comedy special Doug) join Jameela for an episode that begins with a theory about seri... more

Actor Alan Tudyk (Arrested Development, Rogue One, Resident Alien) and comedian and actor Jade Catta-Preta (Modern Family, Life in Pieces, The Soup on E!) join Jameela for an episode that somehow ends up exactly where you'd expect, and nowhere you co... more

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Recent Guests

Kat Bird
Actress and comedian; Groundlings alumna
Episode: Kat Bird and Ava Bunn
Ava Marie Bunn
Actress and comedian; Late Bloomers performer; Scrubs actor
Episode: Kat Bird and Ava Bunn
Olivia Lee
Writer, comedian and actress; T4 alum
Channel 4 / T4
Episode: Olivia Lee and Cariad Lloyd
Cariad Lloyd
Writer, actress, podcaster; creator of Griefcast
Austin Tashers / Griefcast
Episode: Olivia Lee and Cariad Lloyd
Matt Braunger
Comedian, actor, and writer known for Doug album; guest on Wrong Turns episode
Episode: Daphnique Springs and Matt Braunger
Daphnique Springs
Actress, writer, and comedian; host of Unapologetically Daphnique podcast
Episode: Daphnique Springs and Matt Braunger
Taran Killam
Comedian and actor, formerly on Saturday Night Live
Stumble, NBC/Peacock; MADtv
Episode: Taran Killam and Jenn Lyon
Jenn Lyon
Actress with credits including Claws, English Teacher, Dead Boy Detectives, Justified
Show guest
Episode: Taran Killam and Jenn Lyon
Guy Branum
Actor, comedian, writer; author of My Life as a Goddess
Hacks, The Mindy Project, The Good Place (via guests mention)
Episode: Guy Branum and X Mayo

Host

Jameela Jamil
Jameela Jamil is an accomplished host and actress known for her engaging storytelling. She creates a humorous environment where guests share their unfiltered and often embarrassing personal experiences.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 10.5k ratings
  • New ‘Go To’!

    I am pretty immersed in political content these days, and stumbling upon this gem is such a delight! This is going to be my new go to to escape the realities of our current existence! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SDC1TXN
    United Statesa month ago
  • The best

    Love it! Laugh out loud hilarious. Look forward to

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    huron94
    United States2 months ago
  • refreshingly ridiculous

    why so much hate in the reviews? this podcast is the perfect break from seriousness and egotism. more please. thank you jameela and guests!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AishaParisSmith
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Love it

    Absolutely love the podcast, it’s hilarious and it makes you feel less alone in your disasters. But I just listened to an episode where Jameela says Italians kiss family on the mouth all the timeand that is so not true it’s a terrible stereotype and we already have so many real problematic things please don’t spread false ones too Hahaha love u

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chiara_Bzz
    Italy2 months ago
  • Full of it lol

    You could never convince me Jameela’s stories are all true. There’s no way she has a story to fit every single conversation ever.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    K A Y L A 1991
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the relatability of the stories shared, finding humor in shared mistakes and personal mishaps.
While many praise the atmosphere of camaraderie, some critique the host's tendency to dominate the conversation, leading to mixed reviews on guest participation.
Audience members resonate with the themes of vulnerability and embarrassment, often feeling connected to the human experience shared through episodes.
The podcast consistently invokes laughter, making it a favorite among those who enjoy lighthearted, candid storytelling.

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Apple Podcasts
#161
United States/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#112
United Kingdom/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#199
Canada/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#148
Australia/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#210
Italy/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#233
Germany/Comedy

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Frankie Quiñones and Steph Tolev
Q: Frankie, do you want to hit me with your Wrong Turn, your big one?
Frankie recalls a disastrous stand-up performance where he lost the audience after a joke about a gay gangster hip hop group.
Frankie Quiñones and Steph Tolev
Q: Steph, can you give me an example of a micro-humiliation you might have faced in this life?
Steph shares a story about waking up at a party with one breast exposed and a stranger sucking on it.
Randy and Jason Sklar
Q: Do you recommend parenting to people when you're like meeting them?
Yes, they recommend it wholeheartedly despite the challenges it brings.
Randy and Jason Sklar
Q: Can you give me some examples of some micro-humiliations?
The Sklar brothers talk about embarrassing situations involving their son and car purchases, highlighting humorous parenting challenges.
Atsuko Okatsuka and Matt Walsh
Q: What was Matt's wrong turn in Amsterdam?
Matt shares a story of encountering a heroin user and making a potentially dangerous mistake with a police officer while high.

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What is Wrong Turns about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Listeners are invited into a space where personal disasters are shared openly, creating a sense of camaraderie among those who have experienced similar embarrassing moments. The episodes typically revolve around candid and humorous storytelling, allowing the host and guests to share their most mortifying experiences without the pressure of offering life lessons or positive takeaways. This lighthearted approach focuses on the absurdity of everyday life and the many "wrong turns" that can happen, making it a relatable and entertaining outlet for those seeking laughter in the face of life's misadventures. The podcast uniquely embraces awkwardness and vulnerability as a form of humor, often leaving listeners feeling more connected to their own ... more

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Recent guests on Wrong Turns include:

1. Kat Bird
2. Ava Marie Bunn
3. Olivia Lee
4. Cariad Lloyd
5. Matt Braunger
6. Daphnique Springs
7. Taran Killam
8. Jenn Lyon

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