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Jameela Jamil
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Wrong Turns

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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Comedians Rachel Scanlon (Gay Fantasy, A Bit Much Tour, Two Dykes and a Mic) and Ali Macofsky (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Ali’s Interview Show, on tour) join Jameela to compare appointments that went horribly wrong. Ali puts her brows in the... more

Actors Mary Elizabeth Ellis (A Man on the Inside, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Licorice Pizza) and Lake Bell (The Chair Company, Wet Hot American Summer, "everyone's sexual awakening") join Jameela to talk about a costumer's very specific quest... more

Comedians Andrea Jin (Andrea Jin Live in Chicago, Grandma's Girl, Digman!) and Mike Lawrence (The Roast of Tom Brady, Upload, Nerd of Mouth) join Jameela to talk about an empty kindergarten classroom, a child hired as a sniffer dog, a $5 apology left... more

Jameela's back in London to hang out with comedy legends Simon Pegg (Star Trek, Shaun of the Dead, Only What We Carry) and Richard Herring (Taskmaster, Can I Have My Ball Back?, RHLSTP with Richard Herring).

Public nudity tales abound, we get into t... more

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Mary Elizabeth Ellis
Actress and writer, known for It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia; appears on Wrong Turns to share embarrassing stories
Self/Various projects
Episode: Mary Elizabeth Ellis and Lake Bell [ReTurn]
Lake Bell
Actress, writer, and director, known for Bless This Mess and The Chair Company; shares humorous personal anecdotes
Self / The Chair Company
Episode: Mary Elizabeth Ellis and Lake Bell [ReTurn]
Andrea Jin
Actor, comedian and writer
Episode: Andrea Jin and Mike Lawrence
Mike Lawrence
Actor, producer, comedian and writer
Episode: Andrea Jin and Mike Lawrence
Simon Pegg
Screenwriter, director, producer, comedian, and actor
Various (e.g., Mission: Impossible, Shaun of the Dead)
Episode: Simon Pegg and Richard Herring [ReTurn]
Richard Herring
Comedian, writer, and podcaster
Episode: Simon Pegg and Richard Herring [ReTurn]
Zach Zucker
Award-winning comedian
Self
Episode: Zach Zucker and David Magidoff
David Magidoff
Actor and comedian known for Dexter, Veronica Mars, The Morning Show
Self
Episode: Zach Zucker and David Magidoff
Zach Zimmerman
Comedian and writer, published in The New Yorker and The Washington Post
Self/Entertainment
Episode: Hanna Dickinson and Zach Zimmerman

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Jameela Jamil
Host with leading conversation, guides guests through personal disaster stories and humor; central figure and creator.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 11k ratings
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    Rework your uncle bean protest and docks welcome to Rundle alligator

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    (0v0
    Australia4 months ago
  • This podcast has increased my weirdo vibe in public

    I am constantly bursting out in uncontrollable laughter. The stories are so personable; it feels like sharing secrets with your friends. I highly recommend if you’re in need of a good laugh or a reminder that we are all have an embarrassing disaster story.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lunatoons82
    United States5 months ago
  • Came for Guy Branum…

    Found this pod whilst looking for Guy Branum content and now I’m hooked! Jameela is a delight. She’s whip smart, so funny, and has such a natural rapport with her guests. I’m a fan and very happy to have stumbled (or taken a wrong turn?) on this show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    d_d_dub
    United States5 months ago
  • Hilarious

    Jameela is seriously one of the funniest people ever… the guest stories are funny, but her quips and comments and self deprecating personal stories take this podcast to next level humor. I often find myself laughing out loud.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    isisimages
    United States7 months ago
  • On the fence

    I’ve wanted to love her for so long but something in her humor never fit quite right for me. Her latest video defending Chappell was the nail in the coffin for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MNanonymous
    United States7 months ago

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A go-to for clever, self-deprecating comedy and behind-the-scenes gossip.
Love the no-morals approach to humiliation; cathartic and hilarious.
Funny, relatable banter; hosts a natural rapport with guests.
Some episodes skew crude; consistent energy and high warmth.

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Laci Mosley and Langston Kerman
Q: What was the most mortifying moment you've faced among celebrities and events?
Laci recounts the Naomi Campbell incident and a later, highly awkward hospital/wardrobe moment at a wedding trip, while Langston describes the South Africa honeymoon emergency and the airline/airport chaos—both illustrating how fame intensifies ordinary missteps.
Laci Mosley and Langston Kerman
Q: To get us warmed up into the show, could you share an example of any micro humiliations?
Langston opens with a vivid anecdote about a celebrity brunch gone surreal, followed by a tale of mistaking a stranger for a famous person and the ensuing anxiety, then Laci adds a hair-raising incident with Naomi Campbell and a Glamour award moment, illustrating how quickly embarrassment can unfold in celebrity circles.
Emily Wilson and Erica Hernandez
Q: Tell me, what is your big wrong turn, your big regret or thing that you faced?
Emily describes an infamous X Factor audition from her youth, explaining how the moment felt like the end of a dream and became a long-running punchline and source of material for later shows.
Lamorne Morris, Chris Fleming and Liza Treyger
Q: Chris, how did the audience learn about your micro-humiliation?
Chris explains the timing and setup of his CPR‑doll bit and how miscommunication around the bit's content amplified the awkwardness.
Lamorne Morris, Chris Fleming and Liza Treyger
Q: Lamorne, what was your big wrong turn that night on stage?
Lamorne describes the moment of telling a very intimate, embarrassing story and the audience reaction, highlighting how fear and humor collide on stage.

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

Mortifying, funny, and wildly candid stories take center stage as a host guides a revolving cast of entertainers through personal disasters, misfires, and public humiliations. Episodes lean into self-deprecating humor and communal resilience, with guests ranging from stand-up veterans to actors sharing backstage chaos, dating disasters, and career missteps. The conversations emphasize owning embarrassment as material, with sharp banter, fearless honesty, and a lighthearted defiance toward judgment. A standout element is the carefree, no-morals approach that invites listeners to laugh at themselves and find connection in shared misfortune, often drawing on contemporary pop culture and celebrity anecdotes. The show likely appeals to comedy fa... more

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Recent guests on Wrong Turns include:

1. Mary Elizabeth Ellis
2. Lake Bell
3. Andrea Jin
4. Mike Lawrence
5. Simon Pegg
6. Richard Herring
7. Zach Zucker
8. David Magidoff

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