Shrink The Box, the hit podcast that looks into the psyches of iconic TV characters, is back for its second season.
The new series will see writer, actor, comedian and host Ben Bailey Smith joined by new co-host, broadcaster and psychotherapist Nemone Metaxas.
With a broadcasting career spanning over 25 years, Nemone is both a BBC Radio 6 Music presenter and a fully qualified psychotherapist.
Shrink The Box will continue putting fictional characters ‘on the couch’, and analysing why their actions drive the drama and captivate audiences.
While Nemone analyses what issues might come up if these irrepressible protagonists were her clients, Ben explores how the acting and writing of these fictional creations makes them so flawed, believable and human.
From Frasier’s neurotic titular character Frasier Crane to the eccentric Moira Rose of Schitt’s Creek, to Peaky Blinders’ enigmatic Tommy Shelby, Ben and Nemone’s combination of psychology, self-help, and must-watch TV will dissect the behaviour and motivations of these characters.
Other characters to be explored include the cunning Cersei and Tyrion Lannister of Game of Thrones, the bumbling and endearing Michael Scott from The Office USA, and The Bear’s fan-favourite Sydney Adamu.
Ben and Nemone also want listeners to write in to shrinkthebox@sonymusic.com to suggest characters to be discussed as well as contribute to special ‘Shrink the Inbox’ episodes where they will answer listener questions and discuss their theories and ideas.
A Sony Music Entertainment Production, Shrink The Box will be available on all podcast platforms from Tuesday 7 May.
