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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

Comedians Jessimae Peluso (Girl Code, Sharp Tongue, Dying Laughing podcast) and Justin Martindale (Just Sayin’ podcast, Gay Bash) join Jameela Jamil for a Wrong Turns episode that escalates from bad dates into full survival mode.

Jessimae shares how... more

Comedians and podcasters Naomi Ekperigin (Broad City, Hacks, Mythic Quest) and Andy Beckerman (The Pete Holmes Show, Cedric’s Barber Battle, Couples Therapy) join Jameela Jamil for a messy dive into marriage superstitions, chaos goblins, and a truly ... more

Adam Rose (LA’s Finest, Small Stupid Stuff podcast, YouTube) and Kevin James Thornton (Be Yourself special, Call Kevin podcast, YouTube) join Jameela to unpack a series of deeply questionable life decisions, including pet squirrels with boundary issu... more

Comedians Shapel Lacey (Three Dads Two Moms special, current tour dates) and Aaron Branch (Unstable on Netflix, The Kevin Langue Show, The Forehead Tour) for an unforgettable episode full of wiener stories.

Shapel bravely recounts the worst gig of h... more

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Recent Guests

Naomi Ekperigin
Comedian, writer, and podcaster known for her roles in Broad City and Couples Therapy
Episode: Naomi Ekperigan and Andy Beckerman
Andy Beckerman
Comedian, writer, and podcaster known for his work on Couples Therapy and Beginnings
Episode: Naomi Ekperigan and Andy Beckerman
Adam Rose
Writer and actor known for his presence across social media and comedy videos
Episode: Adam Rose and Kevin James Thornton
Kevin James Thornton
Comedian named for his funny, heartfelt, and cringey videos of self-reflection
Episode: Adam Rose and Kevin James Thornton
Mary Elizabeth Ellis
Actor and writer known for roles in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Bless This Mess
Episode: Lake Bell and Mary Elizabeth Ellis
Lake Bell
Award-winning actress, writer, director and producer from Bless This Mess
Episode: Lake Bell and Mary Elizabeth Ellis
Sofie Hagen
Comedian, podcaster, and author
Episode: Sofie Hagen and Danny Wallace
Erin Jackson
Writer and comedian known for her stand-up and appearances on comedy shows
Has credits on Netflix, The Upshaws, and Late Night with Seth Meyers.
Episode: Erin Jackson and Josh Gondelman
Josh Gondelman
Comedian, producer and writer from shows like Desus & Mero and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Episode: Erin Jackson and Josh Gondelman

Host

Jameela Jamil
Known for her roles in comedy and television, Jameela is the host of this comedy podcast where she engages guests in entertaining discussions about their life mishaps and embarrassing stories. Her wit and charm add a relatable touch to the conversation, creating a warm atmosphere for sharing personal disasters.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 10.4k ratings
  • Belly laughs galore!

    Want to feel connected to humanity (as a whole & your own)? Listen as Jameela weaves hilarious stories & people together to create the purest jaw-dropping gasps, sympathetic panic, & deep belly laughs!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sunglassis
    United Statesa month ago
  • 🫶🏻😊❤️🙌🏻

    I adore Jameela. She is lotsa fun and totally relatable. How do you have so many stories about being a loser, I thought I was the only one!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sourciness
    Australia2 months ago
  • Why does she lie so much?

    I’ve done my research on the Katherine Ryan and Alan Carr episode. Something didn’t sit right in her telling of her 2015 Comic Relief Bake Off Episode. I rewatched it, there’s a link on YouTube search for “The Great Comic Relief Bake Off Ep 3.” So she didn’t “set fire to the tent” or get “voted one of the worst contestants ever” on Bake Off. That Guardian article she mentions doesn’t exist. So I watched the episode — she lit a bit of paper once and blew it out. That was the fire. Paul Hollywood ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    TSmyth1978
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Sponsored by a wellness company that…

    …sells bovine collagen. Just ask yourself where that comes from and how it is processed and ask yourself “does this cow hide make my hair shiny?”. Like the show promises, no morals.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TheArtfulBadger
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Surprise!!!

    Jameela Jamil is hysterical! A new addition to my celebrity dinner guest list, along with the Obamas, the Dalai Lama, Jane Goodall, David Sedaris, Paul McCartney, Conan, and Elizabeth Warren.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tom Hagy
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Reviews reflect a mix of sentiments, ranging from love for the humor and authenticity to critiques about the host dominating discussions.
Many enjoy the banter among guests, feeling as if they are part of a fun conversation with friends.
The podcast is celebrated for its candidness and ability to inspire listeners to embrace their imperfections.
Listeners appreciate the open and humorous approach to life's awkward moments, often finding comfort and relatability in the shared stories.

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Apple Podcasts
#86
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#147
Canada/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#38
Italy/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#65
Australia/Comedy
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#154
France/Comedy
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#220
Germany/Comedy

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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.
Atsuko Okatsuka and Matt Walsh
Q: What was your wrong turn when you went to see your dad in Bali?
Atsuko shares a story about a chaotic set of events at a makeshift waterpark where she couldn't swim and faced wild rides with her father whom she barely knew.
Atsuko Okatsuka and Matt Walsh
Q: Is disaster drawn to you?
Atsuko believes it goes both ways, stating she might attract disaster due to her more chaotic nature.

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Conversations center around the theme of shared mortification, as the host and her comedic guests swap stories of their most embarrassing moments. The comedic atmosphere is heightened by the emphasis on relatable failures and disaster stories, without offering any moral lessons or uplifting outcomes. Each episode encourages listeners to revel in the absurdity of life's misfortunes while celebrating shared human experiences of humiliation, making it a refreshing and light-hearted listen for anyone seeking comedic relief from life's challenges.

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Wrong Turns launched 6 years ago and published 284 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Wrong Turns include:

1. Naomi Ekperigin
2. Andy Beckerman
3. Adam Rose
4. Kevin James Thornton
5. Mary Elizabeth Ellis
6. Lake Bell
7. Sofie Hagen
8. Erin Jackson

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