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Shrinkage
by Barstool Sports
Welcome to Shrinkage, where we’re resurrecting the nostalgic soul of call-in radio for the streaming era. As we listen to your calls, we balance tough love with genuine empathy to tackle everything from petty traffic rants to profound life crises.Your hosts include MikeyBets, Danny Conrad and Doitche. The show will include guest from Barstool personalities to professional therapists and professors—steps in to provide expert depth. Whether you're here to vent about daily annoyances or dive into serious mental health discussions, our lines are open. This is the beginning of the session: welcome to Shrinkage
Episodes
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SHRINKAGE: Episode #25 BARSTOOL CHIEF (October 14th, 2026)
Danny and Mikey break down the origin story of Chief and how he started as the Blackhawks Blogger to being fired by KFC to coming back to Chicago after talking to Big Cat and much much more. tune in to take a trip down memory lane and talk about Barstool Chicago before the big move
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SHRINKAGE: Episode #24 White Sox Dave Dissection
Welcome back as we interview White Sox Dave as he tells us his journey to Barstool, his love for Traveling and the evolution of where Barstool is now.
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SHRINKAGE: Episode #23 DOITCHELAND September 30th, 2026
Doitche is back from the motherland as he tells his wildest stories about Oktoberfest in Germany. No voicemails this week because we got kicked out of our usual studio we record in so we will have double next week with a very special guest. very low t energy from the boys because of a monday...
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SHRINKAGE: Episode #22 PRODUCER JACKIE (September 23rd, 2026)
On this episode of Shrinkage, Producer Jackie fills in for Doitche as he struggles for internet connection in Germany. Tune in as Janny gives an insight on their relationship, what grinds their gears and flashbacks down memory lane about KFC Radio
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SHRINKAGE: Episode #21 THE BOYS ARE BACK (September 16th, 2026)
The trio is back and better than ever. No guest this weekend but the boys picked it back up like they never left and boy oh boy did this episode take a turn. Bets told one too many stories down memory, The voicemails were banging and the episode was one of the funniest ones yet. Enjoy the Show!
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SHRINKAGE: Episode #20 DISSECTING THE DON (September 9th, 2026)
On this episode of Shrinkage the Boys are officially back. Broken but beat up with Danny coming from 8 states in 7 days and Bets traveling with Gout followed by an impromptu appearance from Dante the Don. Dante came on and explained the genesis of his story on how he got to Barstool, why he…
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SHRINKAGE: Episode #19 Sydney Saved the Show (September 3rd, 2026)
On this episode of Shrinkage Danny is out so Mikey and Doitche attempted to go solo but we were flat until Syd the Kid saved the show. Sydney came on to talk about the male epedemic in her generation which eventually unraveled into us putting on a dating show for her. We are hosting 5 contestants...
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SHRINKAGE: Episode 18 DRINKAGE FT MIKEY CRASHOUT (August 26th, 2026)
n this episode Mikey lets out all of his frustrations during his grind my gears segment at the beginning of the show while the other crew members are at camp followed by the boys first attempt at Drinkage (which is basically Shrinkage but we are drinking. The boys take your voicemails and give...
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SHRINKAGE: Episode #17 Peeling The Layers with Kate (August 19th, 2026)
In this Episode the boys recap their eventful weekend which includes a chain reaction of vomit, Two eventful appearances by rival chuggers and hectic mania followed by an hour long interview with Kate. Kate is great, she opened up and wore her heart on a sleeve as she told us the series of...
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SHRINKAGE: Episode #16 INTERN CHALLENGE (August 12th, 2026)
We are BACK! Danny Doitche & Bets are back and this week they are channelling their inner DR. Buddy Rydell and analyzing the interns to see who wins their spot for the rest of the show. Contestants consist of 6 interns, Mia, Ana, Sydney, Devin, Braun and Rossman. We dive into the inner mind of…
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SHRINKAGE: Episode #15 NICK TURANI (August 5th, 2026)
The "Struggling Artist" Era: Nick shares stories from his time as an Ohio State web designer—living above a Panda Express without home internet, using hotel Wi-Fi to stream TV shows, and tracking his workday with minute-by-minute tally marks on Post-it notes just to pass the time. The 48-Hour...
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SHRINKAGE: Episode #14 Traveling & Therapy ft. Wonton Don
In this episode, the crew is joined by Barstool’s own Wonton Don (Donnie Does)! From wild travel stories in China and Tajikistan to launching 'Drop A Pin' with Chaps, Donnie breaks down his journey through content creation. Plus, the guys answer your voicemails covering everything from budget...
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SHRINKAGE: Chicago Rapper Bails on us
Danny Mikey and Doitche are back again after a certain rapper ditched the show. Mikey expresses his disdain for certain voicemails and lashes out Doitche recaps his time with his father Danny Mikey and Doitche discuss the subathon date as well as a potential meet and greet in Wrigley Make sure to...
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SHRINKAGE: Episode #12 SUBATHON IDEAS (July 15th, 2026)
Mikey Danny and Doitche are back in the lab
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SHRINKAGE: Episode #11 (July 8th, 2026)
Mikey Danny and Doitche are back together as they take calls from people in need of advice. The show starts off chaotic because Mikey forgot to record the first 10 minutes but they managed to successfully make their way into a smooth show. WARNING: Lots of poop talk. Make sure to give us a follow...
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SHRINKAGE: Episode #10 COUPLES NIGHT II (July 1st, 2026)
Jackie and Mrs. Bets join the show to take calls from listeners around the country and much much more. tune in to learn more insight from Janny and The Bets REMINDER! IF YOU CALLED IN AND DIDNT HEAR YOUR VOICEMAIL, WE WILL GET TO IT NEXT WEEK! Lots of calls this week we appreciate you guys!…
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SHRINKAGE: EPISODE #9: FIRST DATE HORROR STORIES/ WEIRDEST KINKS (June 24th, 2026)
Mikey Danny and Doitche are back at it again taking calls and causing chaos. Today's episode has the type of calls that lead us into so many Segways and stories we didn't know about each other. Welcome back to Shrinkage! We officially made it to Episode 9! Remember, this show is for entertainment...
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SHRINKAGE: Episode 8 CALL OF THE YEAR June 17th, 2026
The Boys rewire their itinerary from Rough N Pouty to another normal show since Dante decided to cancel on the show. We dove into voicemails from the oddest people of all time and Mikey reveals some truth about a recurring caller on the show.
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SHRINKAGE: EPISODE #6 (June 3rd, 2026)
Can we handle your problems on the call or are we just shrinking under the pressure? This week on Shrinkage, Danny, Mikey, and Doitche risk it all and test out live-to-tape calls. You dialed in, and things immediately went off the rails into the absolute depths of relationship trauma, petty...
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SHRINKAGE: EPISODE 5 (MAY 27TH, 2026
Joining us today for the first hour is Alycia LaPonte who is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, with additional focus in health psychology and addictions. She has experience working with diverse presenting concerns and specializes in treating...
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SHRINKAGE: Episode 3 May 13th, 2026
Pull up a chair and grab your clippers—it’s getting real in the studio this week. MikeyBets and Danny Conrad are back behind the mics, taking your calls and diving deep into the messy overlap of personal grooming and personal drama. This week, the phone lines stayed hot as we tackled the ultimate...
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SHRINKAGE: Episode 4 (May 21st, 2026) COUPLES NIGHT
Join Jenny and the Bets couple along with Ditch and his girl to give advice to the listeners on todays special episode
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SHRINKAGE: Episode 2 (May 6th, 2026)
MikeyBets and Danny Conrad return for the second episode of Shrinkage, with Miresh stepping in as producer to manage the madness. The duo opens the show with a blunt breakdown of poor hygiene habits and the social red flags that come with them. The conversation takes a turn into the uncomfortably...
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SHRINKAGE: Pilot Episode April 29th, 2026
Welcome to Shrinkage, where we’re resurrecting the nostalgic soul of call-in radio for the streaming era. As we listen to your calls, we balance tough love with genuine empathy to tackle everything from petty traffic rants to profound life crises. YOUR host include MikeyBets, Danny Conrad and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Shrinkage, where we’re resurrecting the nostalgic soul of call-in radio for the streaming era. As we listen to your calls, we balance tough love with genuine empathy to tackle everything from petty traffic rants to profound life crises.Your hosts include MikeyBets, Danny Conrad and Doitche. The show will include guest from Barstool personalities to professional therapists and professors—steps in to provide expert depth. Whether you're here to vent about daily annoyances or dive into serious mental health discussions, our lines are open. This is the beginning of the session: welcome to Shrinkage
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Welcome to Shrinkage, where we’re resurrecting the nostalgic soul of call-in radio for the streaming era. As we listen to your calls, we balance tough love with genuine empathy to tackle everything from petty traffic rants to profound life crises.Your hosts include MikeyBets, Danny Conrad and...
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