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Shrinkage

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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

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  • Thursday · 1 hr 16 min

    SHRINKAGE: Episode #28 VOICEMAILS OF THE YEAR (November 4th, 2026)

    What a show thank you to the callers this week and last week, From Moisty turtle to DC Onion everyone gave their best effort calling in and gave great stories, dilemmas and vents. this episode goes out to you guys, the shrink heads. also shoutout to Kyle who runs the shrinkheads account he has been killing it too

  • October 15 · 1 hr 16 min

    SHRINKAGE: Episode #25 BARSTOOL CHIEF (October 14th, 2026)

    Danny and Mikey break down the origin story of Chief and how he started as the Blackhawks Blogger to being fired by KFC to coming back to Chicago after talking to Big Cat and much much more. tune in to take a trip down memory lane and talk about Barstool Chicago before the big move

  • October 1 · 1 hr 9 min

    SHRINKAGE: Episode #23 DOITCHELAND September 30th, 2026

    Doitche is back from the motherland as he tells his wildest stories about Oktoberfest in Germany. No voicemails this week because we got kicked out of our usual studio we record in so we will have double next week with a very special guest. very low t energy from the boys because of a monday recording but still some fun moments, tune in!

  • September 24 · 1 hr 12 min

    SHRINKAGE: Episode #22 PRODUCER JACKIE (September 23rd, 2026)

    On this episode of Shrinkage, Producer Jackie fills in for Doitche as he struggles for internet connection in Germany. Tune in as Janny gives an insight on their relationship, what grinds their gears and flashbacks down memory lane about KFC Radio

  • September 17 · 1 hr 13 min

    SHRINKAGE: Episode #21 THE BOYS ARE BACK (September 16th, 2026)

    The trio is back and better than ever. No guest this weekend but the boys picked it back up like they never left and boy oh boy did this episode take a turn. Bets told one too many stories down memory, The voicemails were banging and the episode was one of the funniest ones yet. Enjoy the Show!

  • September 10 · 2 hr 19 min

    SHRINKAGE: Episode #20 DISSECTING THE DON (September 9th, 2026)

    On this episode of Shrinkage the Boys are officially back. Broken but beat up with Danny coming from 8 states in 7 days and Bets traveling with Gout followed by an impromptu appearance from Dante the Don. Dante came on and explained the genesis of his story on how he got to Barstool, why he became a DJ and the microcosm of events that led him to where he is now. tune in!

  • September 3 · 1 hr 41 min

    SHRINKAGE: Episode #19 Sydney Saved the Show (September 3rd, 2026)

    On this episode of Shrinkage Danny is out so Mikey and Doitche attempted to go solo but we were flat until Syd the Kid saved the show. Sydney came on to talk about the male epedemic in her generation which eventually unraveled into us putting on a dating show for her. We are hosting 5 contestants to see if they are a match for Syd the Kid. DM us if youre interested.

  • August 27 · 1 hr 1 min

    SHRINKAGE: Episode 18 DRINKAGE FT MIKEY CRASHOUT (August 26th, 2026)

    n this episode Mikey lets out all of his frustrations during his grind my gears segment at the beginning of the show while the other crew members are at camp followed by the boys first attempt at Drinkage (which is basically Shrinkage but we are drinking. The boys take your voicemails and give advice/share their own personal stories about life. tune in and enjoy a short but sweet episode of shrinkage. tune in next week when the whole squad is back together! 🔗 FOLLOW THE SHOW PLEASE Like the latest episode and Subscribe to Shrinkage Instagram: @ShrinkageBarstool TikTok: @ShrinkageBarstool X: @Shrinkagebss Danny: @DannyjConrad Mikey: @RealMikeyBets Doitche: @ronnydoitche 📞 WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Got a toxic situation or a delusionally confident take? Leave us a voicemail or call in next time at 773-234-7973 or DM us on any platform. #ShrinkagePodcast #shorts #barstoolsports #therapy #comedy

  • August 20 · 1 hr 54 min

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

    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. Voicemails were great this week! we cant wait to hear more next week please give us a call and leave a message after the beep. please like comment and subscribe thank you!

  • August 13 · 1 hr 47 min

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

    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! 🔗 FOLLOW THE SHOW PLEASE Like the latest episode and Subscribe to Shrinkage Instagram: @ShrinkageBarstool TikTok: @ShrinkageBarstool X: @Shrinkagebss Danny: @DannyjConrad Mikey: @RealMikeyBets Doitche: @ronnydoitche 📞 WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Got a toxic situation or a delusionally confident take? Leave us a voicemail or call in next time at 773-234-7973 or DM us on any platform. #ShrinkagePodcast #LiveCalls #barstoolsports #therapy #comedy

  • August 6 · 1 hr 49 min

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

    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 🔔 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE! 🔔 follow us on tiktok and instagram @shrinkagebarstool, facebook at shrinkage barstool and x the everything app @shrinkagebss

  • July 30 · 2 hr 1 min

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

    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. #Barstoolsports #shorts #comedy #Podcast #Travel --- ### ⏱️ 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 --- 🔔 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE! 🔔 follow us on tiktok and instagram @shrinkagebarstool, facebook at shrinkage barstool and x the everything app @shrinkagebss

  • July 23 · 1 hr 15 min

    SHRINKAGE: Chicago Rapper Bails on us

    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 Make sure to like and subscribe!

  • July 9 · 1 hr 26 min

    SHRINKAGE: Episode #11 (July 8th, 2026)

    Mikey Danny and Doitche are back together as they take calls from people in need of advice. The show starts off chaotic because Mikey forgot to record the first 10 minutes but they managed to successfully make their way into a smooth show. WARNING: Lots of poop talk. Make sure to give us a follow on TIKTOK YOUTUBE and INSTAGRAM @SHRINKAGEBARSTOOL and you can also find us on twitter at @shrinkagebss

  • July 1 · 1 hr 32 min

    SHRINKAGE: Episode #10 COUPLES NIGHT II (July 1st, 2026)

    Jackie and Mrs. Bets join the show to take calls from listeners around the country and much much more. tune in to learn more insight from Janny and The Bets REMINDER! IF YOU CALLED IN AND DIDNT HEAR YOUR VOICEMAIL, WE WILL GET TO IT NEXT WEEK! Lots of calls this week we appreciate you guys! please like and subscribe!

  • June 25 · 1 hr 36 min

    SHRINKAGE: EPISODE #9: FIRST DATE HORROR STORIES/ WEIRDEST KINKS (June 24th, 2026)

    Mikey Danny and Doitche are back at it again taking calls and causing chaos. Today's episode has the type of calls that lead us into so many Segways and stories we didn't know about each other. Welcome back to Shrinkage! We officially made it to Episode 9! Remember, this show is for entertainment purposes only and is absolutely not a replacement for therapy, medical advice, or professional help. In this episode, the guys dive into the brutal realities of the "Ozempic depression" and how losing the joy of late-night fridge raids can take a serious toll on your mood. Deutsch also breaks down his wild, terrifying, and ultimately heartbreaking stormchasing trip with White Sox Dave. From dealing with a dead car battery to getting way too close to a tornado and encountering injured farm animals, it was a day none of them will ever forget. Plus, we react to listener voicemails, including a first date horror story about an ambitious murder mystery party that went south when it was discovered the date couldn't read, and a friend looking for advice on why their dates always seem to crash and burn by the third meeting. Should we shame people for coming to work sick post-COVID? Is silence on a date actually a good thing? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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