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Consider This for Comfort
by Eteng Ettah
You've finally made it to your couch with a glass of wine and pick up your remote. What are you turning on? Maybe it's a show with a character you love to hate. Maybe it's a storyline that feels just like your life, or the life you wish you had. Maybe it's a theme song stuck in your head, or a catchphrase you still quote. That's comfort TV.The award-winning podcast, Consider This for Comfort, is your guide to that world and what it says about our society and culture. This is where the comfort show you never knew you needed meets new perspectives on the biggest cultural topics we're all wrestling with right now. Raised by MTV and West African immigrants, Eteng Ettah sits down with creatives, writers and more to recommend and break down TV and culture for you. Season 5 episodes air every Wednesday this fall.
Episodes
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Consider [Pretty Little Liars] For Comfort
Who was the best "A"? And why do texts have the power to ruin everything? Yessi Sanchez, podcast host (No Map Included) and co-founder of Artak Pictures, joins Eteng to revisit Pretty Little Liars. Growing up between cultures, Yessi watched the teen drama as a window into the American high school...
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Consider [Bob's Burgers] For Comfort
Emmy Award-winning writer and comedian Josh Gondelman (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Desus & Mero, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) wants you to consider the beloved animated comedy Bob's Burgers for comfort. From its hilarious and heartfelt portrayal of family dynamics and working-class life to...
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Consider [Bridgerton] For Comfort
Brooklyn-based comedian and podcast host Amelia Ritthaler joins Eteng to dive into Bridgerton and why we can't look away. We get into why the show sparks so many conversations about modern dating, the power of gossip, and what our obsession with the ton says about what we're looking for in…
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Sista Brunch Considers [A Different World] For Comfort
In this special collaboration with the Sista Brunch podcast, Fanshen Cox (Executive Producer, Sista Brunch) and Jen Farris (Location Scout for Netflix's A Different World) join Eteng to go behind the scenes of bringing Hillman back to life for a new generation. We talk about what it takes to...
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Josh Malina Considers [Scandal] For Comfort
Actor Josh Malina (aka David Rosen) sits down with Eteng to revisit the cultural phenomenon that is Scandal. We get into why the show's political commentary felt ahead of its time, how Scandal helped turn live-tweeting into a TV ritual, and what it was really like to work on a Shonda Rhimes set....
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Consider [The Emmys] for Comfort
The Emmys are almost here and Consider This For Comfort is rolling out our own red carpet! In this special roundtable episode, Eteng brings together 3 TV and pop culture enthusiasts for a series of fun rapid-fire conversations about what this year's nominations reveal about television, the…
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Consider [Jury Duty] For Comfort
This week, Eteng sits down with LaNisa Renee Frederick, who currently stars as Jackie Griffin in Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat on Prime Video, for a conversation about building comedy inside a format designed around the unexpected. LaNisa gets into how the show pushed her comedic instincts…
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Arian Moayed Considers [The Good Place] for Comfort
Actor Arian Moayed (Succession, Inventing Anna) joins Eteng to unpack why The Good Place and Succession became comfort TV and what that reveals about power and morality. Plus: his personal rule for choosing roles and why Waterwell's civic theater work matters now more than ever. Welcome to the...
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Consider [Degrassi] for Comfort
Art and marketing director Katie Skelly and Eteng head back to their teen years in the Season 4 finale to discuss Degrassi. We unpack why the iconic series trusted teens to handle tough situations, the real-world dialogue its most controversial episodes sparked, and what topics we'd tackle if we...
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Consider [Desperate Housewives] for Comfort
On Wisteria Lane, there's something for everyone. Dr. Brandi Nikkale joins Eteng to revisit Desperate Housewives, the iconic drama-comedy that blends mystery, scandal, and suburban satire. We unpack the show's secrets, friendships, and unforgettable storylines, exploring how the show perfectly...
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Consider [Girls5Eva] for Comfort
Founder and CEO of GOLD Comedy, Lynn Harris, joins Eteng to dive into Girls5eva, the hit comedy about a 1990s girl group getting a second shot at pop stardom. We unpack how the series satirizes the entertainment industry, explores reinvention later in life, and delivers sharp, witty commentary on...
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Consider [Mad Men] for Comfort
Podcaster Meli Clay joins Eteng for a trip to 1960s Madison Avenue to unpack Mad Men. We explore the cultural weight of the decade, our evolving relationship to media, advertising, and brands, and why the series doubles as a masterclass in exactly how not to behave at work.
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Consider [Everybody Hates Chris] for Comfort
Eteng and comedian Jatty Robinson revisit the comedy classic, Everybody Hates Chris. We explore the ins and outs of comedic storytelling, why the show's "unhappy" endings offer both humor & authenticity, and how Chris Rock set the blueprint for the modern multi-hyphenate. Plus: We give flowers to...
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Consider [The Oscars] for Comfort
The Oscars are almost here, and Consider This for Comfort is rolling out our own red carpet. For this special episode, the podcast is taking a brief hiatus from TV to talk about film for the first time. Eteng, Rose Frullani-Bacon (writer/producer, Managing Producer at NBAT2) and Katie Skelly (art...
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Consider [Stranger Things] for Comfort
Eteng and EU corporate sustainability guru Emily Balcombe head to Hawkins to explore why the '80s-set Netflix phenomenon Stranger Things doubles as peak comfort TV. After nearly a decade in the Upside Down, we unpack the power of nostalgia for a time period we didn't actually live in, the show's...
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Consider [Heated Rivalry] for Comfort
Heated Rivalry super fan & NYC interior designer, Linnea Thomas, is back to unpack the show of the moment. From why hockey is the best sport to tell this tender love story to why women, in particular, are obsessed with Ilya and Shane's chemistry, if you haven't tuned in to the cultural…
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Consider [The Parkers] for Comfort
Just in time for Black History Month, published poet, writer, audio producer, and voice actor Emanie Antonette joins Eteng to consider the UPN classic, The Parkers, for comfort. Together, they explore the power of being seen on screen, evolving mother-daughter dynamics, how comedy takes on class...
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Consider [Drag Race] for Comfort
The time has come for you to lip-sync for your life. It's also time for the Season 4 premiere of Consider This For Comfort. Eteng and Chika (comedian & host of Do It Live w/ Chika) dive into how RuPaul's Drag Race became a cultural phenomenon and why it's more than just a competition show. They...
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Consider [That's So Raven] for Comfort
If you could gaze into the future… you'd see the Season 3 finale of Consider This for Comfort! VP of her middle school's That's So Raven fan club back in the day, Ameya Acharya, and I are closing out the season with a deep dive into the iconic Disney Channel classic — celebrating Raven Baxter's...
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Consider [Forever] for Comfort
Eteng and Toronto-based storyteller and space curator, Melissa Haughton, add Netflix's Forever to the comfort TV rotation—a fresh coming-of-age story about Black teens that carries the legacy of Mara Brock Akil's iconic shows like Girlfriends, The Game and Being Mary Jane. From first loves to the...
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Consider [Survivor] for Comfort
Just in time for tonight's Season 49 premiere, Eteng is joined by LA-based development exec Delaney McHugo to explore Survivor—the perfect reality TV show. From reflecting cultural eras to sparking much-needed conversations, Survivor has always been bigger than the game and remains the ultimate...
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Consider [Hacks] for Comfort
Fresh off the Emmys, Eteng is joined by Edit Audio's CEO & Founder, Steph Colbourn, to unpack how Hacks offers a sharp look at the state of comedy and Hollywood while inspiring us to stay ambitious and constantly reinvent ourselves.
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Consider [The Emmys] for Comfort
The Emmys are almost here, and Consider This for Comfort is rolling out our own red carpet! In this special roundtable episode, Eteng brings back Season 3 guests whose comfort shows are officially Emmy-nominated. From bold predictions to hot takes, we dive into what makes these shows worthy of…
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Consider [Paradise] for Comfort
Eteng and gal pal Amber Parrish turn to Sterling K. Brown for comfort as they unpack Paradise—a buzzy political thriller that wrestles with what we owe ourselves versus what we owe others. Stick around for early takes on the Emmys Best Drama race. This episode includes spoilers throughout.
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Consider [A Different World] for Comfort
Class is in session! 1Community's VP of Impact, Rachel E. Cooke, and Eteng head to Hillman College to revisit A Different World—the groundbreaking series where comedy and impact entertainment collide in the best way. They unpack how the show doubles as a love letter to HBCUs, reintroduces Black...
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Consider [The White Lotus] for Comfort
You can't travel with just anyone. Jamaican-born TV snob and project manager, O'Neil Pryce, is back to unpack the unhinged, layered chaos of The White Lotus. Come for the hot takes, stay for our vacation do's, don'ts and ethical travel tips inspired by the show—just in time for one last summer...
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Consider [Ted Lasso] for Comfort
Comms strategist Donovan Birch Jr. joins Eteng for a trip across the pond to AFC Richmond, where we unpack how Ted Lasso invites us to rethink masculinity, reimagine our relationship with media, and inspires us to choose optimism—even when it's hard.
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Consider [Fresh Prince] for Comfort
Now this is a story all about how musician and storyteller, Collette "Coco" Watson and Eteng explore Fresh Prince's enduring legacy, what the show gets right about extended families, and the greatest theme song in television history. Welcome to the Season 3 premiere of Consider This for Comfort!
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Consider [High Maintenance] For Comfort
Peeking into each other's lives for comfort. In our Season 2 finale, Eteng and Bridget Todd, host of iHeartRadio's There Are No Girls on the Internet podcast, delve into why we're forever city girls, chat about our favorite niche depictions of the human experience and get into why a weed dealer…
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Consider [This Is Us] For Comfort
Get into your feelings for comfort. Eteng and comms strategists, Lena Shareef & Elleni Almandrez, revisit their COVID comfort show, praise Sterling K. Brown for being back on our TV screens and cherish the little things.
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Consider [Veep] for Comfort
Seeking comfort from these headlines? Eteng and Jamaican-born TV snob and project manager, O'Neil Pryce confirm Veep is both comedy genius and genuine insight into life and politics in DC. Tune in for endless cocktail recommendations while they recover from life on the Hill in Brooklyn.
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Consider [Broad City] for Comfort
Welcome to Comfort City! Eteng and fellow comms strategist, Hannah Changi, relive their time together as broads in the same city by breaking down what Broad City gets right about both the mundane and adventurous sides of female friendships.
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Consider [Severance] for Comfort
Your comfort is mysterious and important. Eteng & freelance designer, Wendy, descend to Lumon's severed floor to unearth the show's sharp commentary on consent & bodily autonomy, whether they'd want an Innie of their own, and why you should be Team Helly too. Praise Kier.
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Consider [Saturday Night Live] for Comfort
50 years of comfort. In honor of Saturday Night Live's 50th season, Eteng and EU corporate sustainability guru Emily Balcombe walk us through how the iconic sketch comedy show can ease any Sunday morning hangover. For a show that's not always the funniest, we still can't deny its cultural impact.
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Consider [Love Island UK] for Comfort
A hot new bombshell enters the villa and it's the Season 2 premiere of Consider This for Comfort. Eteng sits down with award-winning producer, director and showrunner Avril Speaks who makes the case for why Love Island is the ultimate window into human connection.
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Consider [Traitors] for Comfort
Betrayal. Deceit. Comfort? Eteng strategizes with media and entertainment junky, Sarah Mikal on why the ultimate reality TV crossover show should be your go-to for your next cozy night in.
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Consider [Living Single] for Comfort
In a 90s kind of world. Eteng kicks it with Wah-De Dennis of Kulaborative Works to gab about the best decade of Black TV and the endless ways Living Single is inspiring our current Khadijah eras.
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Consider [Sex and The City] for Comfort
Single and fabulous in the greatest city in the world. Eteng and real estate agent & interior designer Linnea Thomas delve into the iconic foursome, personal relationships with our local butchers and how we navigate life and love in New York City ourselves.
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Consider [Shondaland] for Comfort
Unhinged chaos with a lot of heart. Eteng and multi-hyphenate artist Morgan Fletcher dive into the wonderful world of Shondaland (Grey's Anatomy & Scandal) and how it's formed us into the Black women we are today.
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Consider [The Bachelor Franchise] for Comfort
Safe mess from a distance. Writer-producer Rose Frullani-Bacon schools Eteng on the ins and outs of the Bachelor multiverse and why this is not the show to get your dating advice from.
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Consider [Abbott Elementary] for Comfort
It's Quinta's world and we're just living in it. Eteng sits down with TV writer Angela Harvey to discuss Brunson's renaissance, bowing down to Barbara Howard and why Abbott Elementary restores our faith in humanity.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
You've finally made it to your couch with a glass of wine and pick up your remote. What are you turning on? Maybe it's a show with a character you love to hate. Maybe it's a storyline that feels just like your life, or the life you wish you had. Maybe it's a theme song stuck in your head, or a catchphrase you still quote. That's comfort TV.The award-winning podcast, Consider This for Comfort, is your guide to that world and what it says about our society and culture. This is where the comfort show you never knew you needed meets new perspectives on the biggest cultural topics we're all wrestling with right now. Raised by MTV and West African immigrants, Eteng Ettah sits down with creatives, writers and more to recommend and break down TV and culture for you. Season 5 episodes air every Wednesday this fall.
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Eteng Ettah
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How many episodes does Consider This for Comfort have?
Consider This for Comfort currently has 43 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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You've finally made it to your couch with a glass of wine and pick up your remote. What are you turning on? Maybe it's a show with a character you love to hate. Maybe it's a storyline that feels just like your life, or the life you wish you had. Maybe it's a theme song stuck in your head, or a...
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Consider This for Comfort has 43 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts Consider This for Comfort?
Consider This for Comfort is created and hosted by Eteng Ettah.
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