Dishonest Fun: The Circle's Official Podcast

Alex Hobern is joined by drag queen Crystal, comedian Jen Ives and relationship expert Paul Carrick Brunson to discuss the art of the reveal. Crystal talks about coming out as a drag queen and Jen shares her experience of coming out as a trans woman, Paul talks about the importance of being true to yourself. They discuss playing with identities online, why it’s sometimes easier to take risks onstage and why the Circle is actually like doing drag!This episode contains adult themes and explicit language from the startThe Circle is streaming on All 4 now.Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else Production for Channel 4.The CircleTwitter: @C4TheCircleInstagram: @c4thecircleFacebook:Channel 4Twitter: @Channel4Instagram: @Channel4Alex HobernInstagram: @alexhobernTwitter: @alexhobernCrystalInstagram: @cystalwillseeyounowTwitter: @crystalwillseeuJen IvesTwitter @jenivescomedianInstagram @jenivesPaul Carrick BrunsonTwitter @PaulCBrunsonInsta:@PaulCBrunson

Alex Hobern is joined by Celebrity Circler and all round entertainer Denise van Outen, season 2 Circler Woody Cook, and our resident social psychologist Aleks Krotoski to discuss the ups and downs of isolation. Denise reveals how far her online shopping has gone, Woody opens up about the importance of Denny the dog, and Aleks explains the reasoning behind it all. The Circle is streaming on All 4 now.Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else production for Channel 4.The CircleInstagram: @c4thecircleTwitter: @C4TheCircleChannel 4Instagram: @Channel4Twitter: @Channel4Alex HobernInstagram: @alexhobernTwitter: @alexhobernDenise van OutenInstagram: @vanouten_deniseTwitter: @denise_vanoutenWoody CookInstagram: @woody_cookAleks KrotoskiInstagram - @alekskTwitter - @aleksk

Alex Hobern is joined by comedian Munya Chawawa , DJ Arielle Free along with neuroscientist Ash Ranpura to discuss how and why we are influenced by people, on and offline. Munya discusses his rapid rise to success and admits he used to lie to seem more influential . Arielle tells how she has been a bad influence after a couple of drinks and why she loves people who keep it real on instagram. The Circle is streaming on All 4 now.Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else production for Channel 4.The CircleInstagram: @c4thecircleTwitter: @C4TheCircleChannel 4Instagram: @Channel4Twitter: @Channel4Alex HobernInstagram: @alexhobernTwitter: @alexhobernMunya ChawawaInstagram: @MunyachawawaTwitter: @MunyaChawawaArielle Free Instagram: @ariellefreeTwitter @ariellefreeAsh RanpuraInstagram: @aranpuraTwitter: @aranpura

Alex Hobern is joined by DJ and presenter Snoochie Shy, season 2 Circler Tim Wilson, and our resident social psychologist Aleks Krotoski to discuss trust. Snoochie talks about how to be trustworthy online, Tim discusses vibe-based trust, and Aleks explains the psychology behind it all. The Circle is streaming on All 4 now.Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else production for Channel 4.The CircleInstagram: @c4thecircleTwitter: @C4TheCircleChannel 4Instagram: @Channel4Twitter: @Channel4Alex HobernInstagram: @alexhobernTwitter: @alexhobernSnoochie ShyInstagram: @snoochieshyTwitter: @snoochieshyTim WilsonInstagram: @professor_tim_wilsonAleks KrotoskiInstagram: @alekskTwitter: @aleksk

Alex Hobern is joined by Celeb Circle players Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks, to discuss their experience of catfishing both in the Circle and in real life. The boys discuss their experience of playing Rachel Riley, their love of winning and the catfishes in Series 3. They’re joined by social psychologist Aleks Krotoski who gives us insights into the why, how and who of catfishing through the ages.This episode has plenty of very strong language and discussion of adult themes from the start!The Circle is streaming on All 4 now.Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else Production for Channel 4.The CircleTwitter: @C4TheCircleInstagram: @c4thecircleChannel 4Twitter: @Channel4Instagram: @Channel4Alex HobernInstagram: @alexhobernTwitter: @alexhobernPete WicksInstagram: @p_wicks01Twitter: @p_wicks01Sam ThompsonInstagram: @samthompsonukTwitter: @samthompsonuk

Alex Hobern is joined by Blue member Duncan James, season 2 circler Ella May, and neuroscientist Ash Ranpura to discuss all things tribal. Duncan talks about Blue’s fanbase, the Blue Army, Ella spills the beans (or should we say grapes) on a bizarre group she’s formed, and Ash explains the reasoning behind it all. The Circle is streaming on All 4 now.Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else Production for Channel 4.The CircleTwitter: @C4TheCircleInstagram: @c4thecircleChannel 4Twitter: @Channel4Instagram: @Channel4Alex HobernInstagram: @alexhobernTwitter: @alexhobernDuncan JamesInstagram: @mrduncanjamesTwitter: @MrDuncanJamesElla May Instagram: @ellamayjorAsh RanpuraTwitter: @aranpura