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In this Episode the boys recap their eventful weekend which includes a chain reaction of vomit, Two eventful appearances by rival chuggers and hectic mania followed by an hour long interview with Kate. Kate is great, she opened up and wore her heart on a sleeve as she told us the series of unfortunate events that ultimately led her to where she is today. From the ups and downs in college, to serving as a Marine in the military to landing a dream job at Comedy Central to Stand up comedy to personal relationship drama/trauma that ultimately shows her stoic personality and developed who she is today. Today Kate can be looked at as an inspiration to people who think their life is at a dead end and cant find a way out besides doing it her way and climbing her way out of her own sabotaged shit.

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Welcome to  Shrinkage, where we’re resurrecting the nostalgic soul of call-in radio for the streaming era. As we listen to your calls, we balance tough love with genuine empathy to tackle everything from petty traffic rants to profound life crises.

Your hosts include MikeyBets, Danny Conrad and Doitche. The show will include guest from Barstool personalities to professional therapists and professors—steps in to provide expert depth. Whether you're here to vent about daily annoyances or dive into serious mental health discussions, our lines are open. This is the beginning of the session: welcome to Shrinkage

Ronny Doitche

Mikey Bets

Danny Conrad

SHRINKAGE: Episode #17 Peeling The Layers with Kate (August 19th, 2026)

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We are BACK! Danny Doitche & Bets are back and this week they are channelling their inner DR. Buddy Rydell and analyzing the interns to see who wins their spot for the rest of the show. Contestants consist of 6 interns, Mia, Ana, Sydney, Devin, Braun and Rossman. We dive into the inner mind of the interns and see who has the best chance of surviving the brains of Bets Danny and Doitche Voicemails in the back half of the show, tune in! 

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SHRINKAGE: Episode #16 INTERN CHALLENGE (August 12th, 2026)

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The "Struggling Artist" Era: Nick shares stories from his time as an Ohio State web designer—living above a Panda Express without home internet, using hotel Wi-Fi to stream TV shows, and tracking his workday with minute-by-minute tally marks on Post-it notes just to pass the time.

The 48-Hour MegaBus Grind: How Nick applied to over 1,000 jobs in NYC, fake-using a friend's address and taking overnight 48-hour MegaBus trips from Columbus to interview for graphic design roles at Fox Sports, the NY Mets, and eventually Barstool Sports.

First Days & "Oddball" Roommates: Taking a $5,000 pay cut to join Barstool, dealing with a bizarre acquaintance who sent 12 long-stem roses and chocolates to his desk on his second day, and getting caught in the initial COVID-19 office lockdown after only a month on the job.

Accidental Content & The Yak: Moving from behind-the-scenes graphics to full-time on-camera talent as the official "7th chair" on The Yak, teaming up with KB during quarantine to create fake podcast clips for ANUS, and navigating the transition into full creative freedom.

The Realities of Digital Media: The crew opens up about the harsh side of going viral, dealing with internet criticism, imposter syndrome, Dave Portnoy's early advice, and the intense pressure of trying to follow up a hit video (comparing it to having to give a speech right after MLK's "I Have a Dream").

VOICEMAILS: Some of the best voicemails we have had.

We learn a traumatic masturbating story, Mikey's parents never taught him how to wipe, and everyone oddly has a different description of what cheating is.

00:00 – Intro & Show Disclaimers

02:00 – Early Career Fear: Avoiding the 9-to-5 Office Grind

05:00 – Pre-Barstool Misery: Post-it Tally Marks & High School Basement Days

12:00 – High School Troubles, College Life, and Fantasy Football Knowledge

18:00 – Living Above Panda Express: Nick’s "Struggling Artist" Era in Ohio

24:00 – Chasing Viral Tweets: Whiteboards, Dopamine Rushes, and Flops

35:00 – The 48-Hour MegaBus Grind: Lying About NYC Addresses & Interviewing

41:00 – Choosing Barstool Sports Over Fox Sports (and Taking a Pay Cut)

45:00 – Day One Chaos: The Bizarre Roommate & Desktop Roses

51:00 – From Graphic Designer to 7th Chair on The Yak

56:00 – COVID-19 Lockdown: Making Fake ANUS Clips from West Virginia

1:02:00 – Going Viral for the Wrong Reasons & Being the Internet's "Main Character"

1:15:00 – Navigating Unstructured Freedom & Creative Anxiety

1:22:00 – Rediscovering America & The Pressure of Following Up a Hit Video

1:29:00 – Wrapping Up & Final Thoughts

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SHRINKAGE: Episode #15 NICK TURANI (August 5th, 2026)

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In this episode, the crew is joined by Barstool’s own Wonton Don (Donnie Does)! From wild travel stories in China and Tajikistan to launching 'Drop A Pin' with Chaps, Donnie breaks down his journey through content creation. Plus, the guys answer your voicemails covering everything from budget African safaris and cold feet before marriage to dating app "fatfishing" and wild travel encounters across Europe. 

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### ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS
00:00:00 - Introduction & Wonton Don joins the studio
00:02:15 - Donnie’s early travel stories & moving to China
00:05:40 - The origin of "The Wonton Don" persona
00:08:30 - Adjusting to culture shock in Shanghai & nightlife content
00:12:10 - Navigating Chinese social media & content creation rules
00:15:45 - High-stakes moments filming abroad & avoiding trouble
00:19:20 - Wild food experiences: Eating exotic delicacies across Asia
00:23:05 - Filming in dragon suits & viral stunts in Shanghai
00:26:40 - Filming in North Korea & strict government handlers
00:31:12 - Early YouTube days & the struggles of monetizing viral fame
00:32:18 - Throwback viral internet icons (Alex from Target, Chocolate Rain)
00:34:08 - Early viral success: Kevin Garnett in China & undercover videos
00:36:09 - Returning to the US & applying for Barstool Idol
00:37:57 - Pitching Dave Portnoy on moving back to China for Barstool
00:38:33 - Meeting his wife in Shanghai & her Clemson connection
00:40:18 - Launching the "Drop A Pin" travel podcast with Chaps
00:43:48 - Self-producing content & setting the production standard
00:45:39 - Dream "White Whale" podcast guests (Action Bronson, Rick Steves)
00:48:31 - Travel show inspirations ("An Idiot Abroad" & Karl Pilkington)
00:49:49 - Teaching in China & dealing with "Little Emperor" syndrome
00:52:22 - Shanghai Airbnb nightmare: Dealing with a spoiled guest
00:54:20 - Voicemail: Cold feet & pre-marriage anxiety
01:00:34 - Post-college expectations & hilarious medical stories
01:01:10 - Voicemail: Planning an African safari on a budget
01:02:14 - Cheap safari strategies, local guides & Botswana campsite stories
01:03:30 - Top safari spots: Okavango Delta, Chobe, and Kruger
01:05:22 - Safari safety & the viral China tiger park incident
01:07:06 - Voicemail: Getting started in content creation without gear
01:08:06 - Content advice: Phone-only setups, consistency & staying focused
01:09:29 - Tahoe golf trip & getting "little buddied" by Zach LaVine
01:10:57 - The etiquette of nicknames: "Buddy" vs. "Little Buddy"
01:12:15 - Voicemail: Getting "fatfished" on dating apps
01:13:50 - Dating app dynamics, Facetune & old photos
01:15:58 - Crazy college story: Dropping out after a car encounter
01:18:07 - Is a college degree necessary? Resumes & fake Harvard degrees
01:20:34 - Voicemail: Summer fling catching feelings & using pet names
01:21:58 - Fear of intimacy & setting boundaries early
01:24:25 - Voicemail: Forgetting what a drunk hookup looks like
01:25:38 - Social media detective work: Finding dates on Facebook & TikTok
01:27:29 - Cutting back on blacking out & parenting/travel balance
01:28:09 - Solo travel while married & relationship resets
01:30:00 - Traveling with toddlers to Europe & getting scammed in Italy
01:33:28 - Voicemail: Getting ghosted by a high school crush
01:35:52 - Deciphering the dating "roster/bullpen"
01:36:23 - Voicemail: European coincidences & late-night "come over" texts
01:38:35 - Voicemail: Hidden escorts at a Dominican Republic resort
01:40:53 - Creative dating moves: Manufacturing fake events to visit crushes
01:44:11 - Awkward influencer story: DMing about a family photo
01:46:22 - Voicemail: "Moist Turtle" calls in & monthly crew challenges
01:47:33 - Voicemail: "Captain Bugman" & the realistic dynamics of threesomes
01:52:18 - Global plumbing realities: Toilet paper etiquette around the world
01:56:39 - Post-show wrap-up: Grading host performances & set feedback
01:59:44 - Sign-off & Next Week’s Prompt: Things you realized you were doing wrong your whole life

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SHRINKAGE: Episode #14 Traveling & Therapy ft. Wonton Don

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Danny Mikey and Doitche are back again after a certain rapper ditched the show.

Mikey expresses his disdain for certain voicemails and lashes out

Doitche recaps his time with his father 

Danny Mikey and Doitche discuss the subathon date as well as a potential meet and greet in Wrigley

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SHRINKAGE: Chicago Rapper Bails on us

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Mikey Danny and Doitche are back in the lab

SHRINKAGE: Episode #12 SUBATHON IDEAS (July 15th, 2026)

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