Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower

Depressed alcoholic comedian James Nokise invites famous people into his mental health safe space for a finger-licking chat about headspace and happiness.

Strong language, mental health discussion

Hosted by James Nokise

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John Campbell: "The stories are in my bones now"

Season 2 / Episode 1
TVNZ Breakfast host John Campbell joins James Nokise to talk about the energy of anger, why working hard is the best therapy and how he protects his safe space. John's chicken of choice? Korean crispy chicken.
Strong language, mental health discussions
TVNZ Breakfast host John Campbell and James Nokise.

Bonus episode with Dr Sarb Johal

Season 2 / Episode 1
Host James Nokise talks with psychologist Dr Sarb Johal about how to compartmentalise successfully and safely. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
Strong language, mental health discussions
Psychologist Sarb Johal joins James in the shower.

Michelle Dickinson: "I feel like an impostor"

Season 2 / Episode 2
Engineer, educator and scientist Dr Michelle Dickinson, AKA Nanogirl, talks to host James Nokise about being a scientific misfit, finding her own learning style, and why introverts make the best public speakers. Michelle's chicken of choice? Vegan deep fried "chicken".
Strong language, mental health discussions
Michelle Dickinson and James Nokise.

Bonus Episode with Dr Sarb Johal

Season 2 / Episode 2
Host James Nokise talks with psychologist Dr Sarb Johal about how to turn your inner critic into your inner champion.
Strong language, mental health discussions
Psychologist Sarb Johal joins James in the shower.

Bonus Episode with Dr Sarb Johal

Season 2 / Episode 3
Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal and host James Nokise discuss strategies for surviving a toxic workplace.
Strong language, mental health discussions
Psychologist Sarb Johal joins James in the shower.

Marilyn Waring: "I wasn’t able to stomach the place"

Season 2 / Episode 3
Author, economist and recovering politician Marilyn Waring talks to host James Nokise about activism, feminism, her new book and the etiquette of eating fried dumplings. Marilyn's chicken of choice? Chicken dumplings.
Strong language, mental health discussions
Marilyn Waring and James Nokise.

Bonus Episode with Dr Sarb Johal

Season 2 / Episode 4
Psychologist Dr Sarb Johal and host James Nokise discuss ways to cope with getting bad news.
Strong language, mental health discussions
Psychologist Sarb Johal joins James in the shower.

Wallace Chapman: "I was on a walking stick for 10 years"

Season 2 / Episode 4
Broadcaster and author Wallace Chapman talks to host James Nokise about getting bad news, growing up with good men and the best way to eat fried chicken. Wallace's chicken of choice? Cold KFC.
Strong language, mental health discussions
Wallace Chapman and James Nokise

Bonus Episode with Dr Sarb Johal

Season 2 / Episode 5
Psychologist Dr Sarb Johal and host James Nokise discuss founder stress and the importance of investing in yourself. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
Strong language, mental health discussions
Psychologist Sarb Johal joins James in the shower.

Jenene Crossan: "Being comfortable with change is crucial"

Season 2 / Episode 5
Entrepreneur Jenene Crossan talks to host James Nokise about courage, compassion and finding your superpower. Jenene's chicken of choice? Karaage fried chicken.
Strong language, mental health discussions
Jenene Crossan.

Bonus Episode with Dr Sarb Johal

Season 2 / Episode 6
Psychologist Dr Sarb Johal and host James Nokise discuss suicide, caring for those who remain, and ways to heal.
Strong language, mental health discussions
Psychologist Sarb Johal joins James in the shower.

Cori Gonzalez-Macuer: "It sucks that I had to do a show about this"

Season 2 / Episode 6
Billy T Award winning comedian, actor and mental health advocate Cori Gonzalez-Macuer talks to host James Nokise about fame, having no fortune and processing pain through laughter. Cori's chicken of choice? Japanese spicy chicken.
Strong language, mental health discussions
Cori Gonzalez-Macuer.

Katrina Rore: "I've learnt everything I know from failure"

Season 2 / Episode 7
Silver Fern Katrina Rore talks to host James Nokise about being knocked down, bouncing back and learning to let things go. Katrina's chicken of choice? Chicken tacos.
Strong language, mental health discussions
Silver Fern Katrina Rore.

Bonus Episode with Dr Sarb Johal

Season 2 / Episode 7
Psychologist Dr Sarb Johal and host James Nokise discuss ways to cope with frustration and anger.
Strong language, mental health discussions
Psychologist Sarb Johal joins James in the shower.

Scotty Morrison: "You see language trauma on a daily basis"

Season 2 / Episode 8
Host James Nokise invites broadcasters Stacey Morrison (Ngāi Tahu), Scotty Morrison (Ngāti Whakaue), comedian Courtney Dawson (Ngāti Kurī /Tainui), psychologist Logan Hamley (Ngāti Rangi/Pākehā) and actor Scotty Cotter (Tainui/Fiji) to join him in a korero about mental health and te ao Māori. Their chicken of choice? Fried chicken sandwiches.
Strong language, mental health discussions
James Nokise, Courtney Dawson, Scotty Morrison, Scotty Cotter, Logan Hamley, Stacey Morrison.

Bonus Episode with Dr Sarb Johal

Season 2 / Episode 9
A special bonus episode by James Nokise and clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Strong language, mental health discussions
Psychologist Sarb Johal joins James in the shower.