[#25] Imposter Syndrome & January Blues: Join the Collective Depression | The Pokes & Jokes Podcast

January has hit hard, imposter syndrome is thriving, and modern dating continues to be an emotional minefield.In this episode of Pokes & Jokes, Grace and Jen get painfully honest about feeling like frauds, the post-achievement comedown, January depression, and the exhausting reality of trying to live a “soft life” while still paying direct debits. They dive into doomscrolling, the dead internet theory, and why everything online feels designed to make you angry.Things take a turn with listener confessions involving bad decisions, awkward encounters, police interruptions, and the kind of embarrassing moments you can only laugh about in hindsight. Along the way, they offer genuine advice on dating patterns, self-worth, and why the mask always falls off eventually.💍 This episode is sponsored by @regalrose — deadly detailed jewellery with a dark & dreamy twist. Use code JOKES20 for 20% off → regalrose.co.ukCHAPTERS00:00 Intro and January energy02:23 January depression and sobriety realities04:41 Bad gigs and brutal comedy rooms06:40 Imposter syndrome and feeling like a fraud09:10 Romesh, star quality and comedy culture16:40 Tattoos, Nikole and switching roles18:08 Adulting, pensions and chasing a soft life22:05 Doomscrolling and limiting screen time29:10 Dead internet theory and online rage31:05 Cinema, attention spans and being present34:36 Documentary rabbit holes and justice systems45:07 History obsessions and going too deep51:26 Agony aunt dating advice01:04:48 Confession: car hookup and the cops01:09:20 Painkillers, NHS and wild tangents01:12:49 Confession fallout and relationship trust01:20:37 Wrapping up and final thoughts#pokesandjokes #podcast #comedypodcast #ukpodcast #januaryblues #impostersyndrome #datingpodcast #modernlife #confessions #funnyconversation #britishpodcast #mentalhealthchat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.