We're joined by the hilarious comic Dane Buckley on this episode of PODIMISTIC for a conversation about happiness, self-acceptance... and why sometimes the best thing you can do is just get out there and live your life.

Dane is an award-winning comedian and writer who burst onto the comedy circuit in 2022. Since then he has become a finalist in prestigious awards including LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year, British Comedian of the Year and BBC New Comedy Awards. Dane has supported Tom Allen, Rosie Jones, Joanne McNally and Josh Widdicombe on tour, has been featured on Comedy Central, BBC Three and BBC One, and is a regular on the club and festival circuit.

Dane is a self-confessed happy person, but that doesn't mean it's always been plain sailing. He opens up about growing up feeling like he didn't quite fit in, dealing with bullying and navigating the pressures of body image and dating in the gay community.

The pair get into what actually makes us happy, why gratitude matters, and whether some people are simply wired to see the bright side. Plus, Ali's dad Tony offers some old-school dating advice (apparently, parties are the answer), before we finish with not one but two very questionable nun jokes.

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We're back with a brand new episode of PODIMISTIC, and this week Ali is scoring offside goals for the working class, questioning why everyone hates their job and tackling one of comedy's biggest talking points: misogyny.

First up, Ali relives his charity football match in support of a wealth tax, where his dodgy knee, questionable footballing ability and a rather unexpected team transfer make for an unlikely sporting triumph! Then it's off to Valencia for an annual lads' trip disguised as a stag do, where Ali catches up with old school friends and discovers that, despite their impressive academic credentials, absolutely everyone seems to hate their job.

There's also a trip to Madrid with his dad, featuring questionable restaurant choices, a 73-year-old's approach to ordering food abroad and the sort of made-up foreign accent that only a British dad could get away with.

Ali then gets into the debate around misogyny in comedy, why comedians need to step outside their own echo chambers, and the dangers of mistaking a carefully constructed online persona for the real person.

Plus, Dad Tony is back with some advice on what to do when someone disagrees with your beliefs.

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Ali Woods is joined by comedian Tom Elwes for this episode of PODIMISTIC - talking about happiness, having children and why being an adult is, quite frankly, exhausting.

Tom Elwes is a fantastic comedian with a knack for turning everyday situations into laugh-out-loud moments. His quick wit and relatable takes on modern life have earned him a loyal following across social media. Whether he’s poking fun at social trends or himself and his changing habits as he's grown older, Tom’s content is always fresh, funny, and genuinely authentic.

Ali and Tom talk about the things that really make them happy (from winning the Premier League to getting a decent night's sleep) and Tom shares stories of how his kids have made day-to-day life an endurance test: from sleep-deprived meltdowns, shouting at IKEA furniture and why nobody should believe those impossibly perfect parenting influencers.

They also get into the complicated relationship between anger and ambition, whether a little dissatisfaction is necessary to succeed, and the strange moment when you realise your parents are just people who are making it up as they go along.

Plus, Ali's dad Tony joins for some advice on the one thing every parent does: worry.

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