Truish with Daisy Maskell

We go here, there and everywhere on this hilarious episode of Truish! Daisy Maskell is joined by Alex Franklin. As seen on Channel 4, and as heard on BBC Radio 4, Alex Franklin is a stand-up comic and actor. She is a Brighton Comedy Award finalist, Max Turner Prize finalist, Chortle Student Comedy Award finalist, BBC New Comedy Award nominee and Musical Comedy Award semi-finalist. On this episode of Truish, Daisy and Alex talk about an annual public vote on the fattest hibernating bears, a viral story of a woman who deliberately starts fake arguments on first dates and Alex shares stories from a particularly wacky improv teacher. They also talk about Derren Brown's manipulation tricks, Madame Tussauds waxworks melting in heatwaves, and a toothpaste conspiracy theory about adverts conditioning people to use too much product. Don't forget to subscribe and catch new episodes of Truish every Monday! Follow Daisy Maskell Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@daisylmaskell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@daisylmaskell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@truishpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking for hot takes? We have plenty of them on this episode of Truish! Daisy Maskell is joined by Archie Maddocks. Archie is an award-winning writer and stand-up comedian. He was named one of The Voice Newspaper’s “Ones to Watch in 2025” and is an alumnus of Soho Theatre’s Soho Rising Festival. He's been a finalist for both New Act of the Year and English Comedian of the Year, the runner-up in the Amused Moose Laugh Off, and the winner of Bath New Act of the Year. His 2022 feature film Gassed Up premiered at the London Film Festival, where it won the award for Best Feature. On this episode of Truish, Daisy and Archie talk about the stress of security clothes for big moments, the problem with gentle parenting (including Archie’s playground story about confronting a child who bit his daughter) and Daisy shares a Dutch study about putting asthmatics on rollercoasters! They also debate professional pigeon feeders and city pigeons, discuss dinosaur reconstructions, touch on moon-landing views and Archie’s hopes for an Arsenal title celebration. Don't forget to subscribe and catch new episodes of Truish every Monday! Follow Daisy Maskell Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@daisylmaskell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@daisylmaskell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@truishpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's all innocent fun on this episode of Truish as Daisy is joined by the hilarious Morgan Rees! Morgan is a rising star of the stand-up circuit. He's a finalist of the BBC New Comedy Award, a runner-up in So You Think You’re Funny and a finalist in Chortle Student Comedy Award. Through-out 2026, he's touring around the UK on his "Bummer" tour. On this episode of Truish, Daisy and Morgan shares a Swansea foodie who has become an influencer by reviewing custard slices across South Wales, they establish the niche's that could turn them into influencers and Daisy shares a dilemma about a terminally ill wife who asked to sleep with her ex... They also touch on Shark Tank/Dragons’ Den inventions, kids at weddings, birthday-cake germs, and Morgan pitches a venting hotline. Don't forget to subscribe and catch new episodes of Truish every Monday! Follow Daisy Maskell Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@daisylmaskell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@daisylmaskell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@truishpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a truly hilarious episode of Truish waiting for you… filled with everything from doom-scrolling to dating apps. Daisy Maskell is joined by Alfie Dundas! Alfie is a stand-up comedian whose smart, self-deprecating storytelling blends personal confession with sharp cultural observation. With over 100M views across his standup clips, Alfie has built a devout following as one of the fastest-rising comedians on the circuit. He is a BBC New Comedy Award nominee and has supported the likes of Stephen Bailey and Max Fosh on tour. On this episode of Truish, Daisy and Alfie talk about dating app conspiracies (are those Raya profiles real?), Alfie has a grievance about a virtual clay pigeon shooting experience and they debate “date my mate” pitch nights. They expand their scepticism into debating immersive experiences, like a Titanic simulation, riff on childhood habits around money and trading (including yo-yos) and react to a study claiming googly eyes on ice cream cones reduced seagull attacks by 50%. Don't forget to subscribe and catch new episodes of Truish every Monday! Follow Daisy Maskell Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@daisylmaskell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@daisylmaskell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@truishpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smells not your thing? You might find this episode of Truish relatable! Daisy Maskell is joined by Stuart Laws. Stuart broke out at Edinburgh Fringe 2024 with 11x 4-star reviews (as well as features in The Guardian, The Times and The Telegraph's Best Jokes of the Fringe). He has supported the likes of James Acaster, Ed Gamble and Harriet Kemsley on tour, and has been nominated for the Comedians Choice Best Show award. On this episode of Truish, Daisy and Stuart talk about an old sofa that Stuart suspected made him ill, navigating commission-earning shop workers, the problem with wedding registries and the real reason you'd get married in 2026... They also react to a study suggesting movie ratings could be determined by odours in movie theatre's before rounding out the episode by delving into their least favourite human bodily "icks". Don't forget to subscribe and catch new episodes of Truish every Monday! Follow Daisy Maskell Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@daisylmaskell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@daisylmaskell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@truishpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We go from big things in small places to unfortunate escape rooms in this episode of Truish! Daisy Maskell is joined by Joz Norris! Joz is an award-winning and critically acclaimed comic, writer and actor. He is currently on tour across the UK with his show, "You Wait, Time Passes", which had a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe and was ranked as one of the best reviewed shows. His 2019 show "Joz Norris Is Dead. Long Live Mr Fruit Salad" won the Comedians’ Choice Award for Best Show and was nominated for the Chortle Award for Best Musical & Variety Act. On this episode of Truish, Daisy and Joz talk about a thief who swallowed a £19,000 Fabergé egg and was monitored in jail for over a month until it passed, as well as a study claiming that narcissists can be spotted by thicker, groomed eyebrows. Daisy and Joz also riff on heist tactics, French language struggles and school listening tests as well as first impressions, networking, and organized fun. Don't forget to subscribe and catch new episodes of Truish every Monday! Follow Daisy Maskell Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@daisylmaskell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@daisylmaskell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@truishpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a wild ride on this episode of Truish as Daisy Maskell is joined by the hilarious Milo Edwards! Named as “one of the UK’s smartest, most vital stand-ups” (Chortle), Milo has written and performed on the likes of Mock The Week, The News Quiz, Late Night Mash and more. His sell-out Edinburgh Fringe shows have also been listed in The Telegraph’s “Best Jokes of the Fringe”, and he hosts the podcasts Glue Factory and Masters Of Our Domain. On this episode of Truish, Daisy and Milo talk about pet custody battles, Milo’s past life in Russia (including doing stand-up on Russian TV) and the phenomenon of Russians jumping into piles of snow. They also discuss Daisy’s Uber ride with the mafia, viral wellness trends, experiences with gym rats and... do you believe that phantom tails exist Don't forget to subscribe and catch new episodes of Truish every Monday! Follow Daisy Maskell Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@daisylmaskell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@daisylmaskell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@truishpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a lot about love on this episode of Truish! Daisy Maskell is joined by stand-up comedian Mary O'Connell. Mary O'Connell is an award-winning comedian who is poised to be on the biggest names in British comedy. Her shows "Money Princess" and "dilly dally" have both sold out at Edinburgh Fringe, she's toured alongside Tig Notaro, and has gigged basically everywhere. On this episode of Truish, Daisy and Mary dive into hyper-specific modern dating terms, how to manage a long-distance relationship (or, as Mary describes it, "a fling that got out of hand") and the idea of blood-type compatibility as a dating preference! Plus: do you know how you're being influenced in a supermarket? Those broken trolleys might be more than just an accident... Don't forget to subscribe and catch new episodes of Truish every Monday! Follow Daisy Maskell Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@daisylmaskell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@daisylmaskell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@truishpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's all hilarious tangents and relatable gripes on this episode of Truish! Daisy Maskell is joined by comedian and musician Lizzie Hall. As well as being an accomplished singer and multi-instrumentalist, Lizzie is one half of the hilarious podcast "Stay Hydrated", which she hosts with her brother, comedian Chris Hall. Chris and Lizzie have both also achieved social media stardom with their viral "Backing Dancer" videos, where they have collaborated with the likes of the Jonas Brothers, Shania Twain, Kylie Minogue and more. On this episode of Truish, Daisy and Lizzie argue that reality TV can sharpen your understanding of human behaviour (and if you don't like what you see on TV... maybe that's more a reflection of yourself!), and they dive into a new dating app which matches potential lovers via their dogs personalities. Plus: Is your family high-commitment? Daisy and Lizzie talk about why that might be a turn-off as well as critiquing step-sibling romances and people experiencing "time slips" in Liverpool. Don't forget to subscribe and catch new episodes of Truish every Monday! Follow Daisy Maskell Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@daisylmaskell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@daisylmaskell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@truishpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re into a bit of darkness and mystery, then this episode of Truish is one for you. Daisy Maskell is joined by Nikki Druce! Nikki is a renowned specialist in all things spooky (and she’s hilarious whilst doing it!). She’s the host and creator of Macabre London (the critically acclaimed podcast about London’s history of horror) and she co hosts Killers, Cults & Queens with drag queen Cheryl. Nikki has spoken at events including CrimeCon and, in 2024, was shortlisted for a True Crime Award. On this episode of Truish, Daisy and Nikki talk all things ghosts (what separates a good ghost from a band one), the allegedly haunted painting “The Anguished Man” and their own experiences with spirits… including a terrifying story from an old house that Nikki used to rent! Daisy also shares the details of a study claiming that nearly half of adults watch true crime to unwind before bed plus we find out why witches are associated with brooms (hint: it involves ointment!). Don't forget to subscribe and catch new episodes of Truish every Monday! Follow Daisy Maskell Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@daisylmaskell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@daisylmaskell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@truishpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could you be a serial killer? This is just one of the wild questions asked on this episode of Truish. Daisy Maskell is joined by Charlie Craggs! Charlie is an actress, activist and author who has been listed in The Independent’s “Rainbow List” of the Most Influential LGBTQ+ people in the UK, as well as The Observer’s list of “New Radicals”. She’s fronted the BBC documentary Transitioning Teens; her first book To My Trans Sisters was published in 2017. On this episode of Truish, Daisy and Charlie talk about which star signs are most likely to be serial killers, family rumours of hitmen and giving away your DNA. They also consider their proximity to creepy men and Charlie shares her own near-death experience! Plus, Daisy and Charlie talk all about cheating on exams, iconic British children’s TV shows and… do you hear voices in your head? You might be more rare than you think! Don't forget to subscribe and catch new episodes of Truish every Monday! Follow Daisy Maskell Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@daisylmaskell⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@daisylmaskell⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@truishpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From bridges to re-living past lives, this episode of Truish goes places that even we couldn’t predict. Daisy Maskell is joined by James Barr! James is a comedian and broadcaster, best known for co-hosting the Hits Radio Breakfast Show with Fleur East & Will Best. His comedy show “Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex To My Mum)” is one of the most talked-about shows out of Edinburgh Fringe 2025, and his new podcast “What If People Find Out?” has just freshly launched. On this episode of Truish, Daisy and James talk about the theory that the world ended in 2012 (is our lived experience a mere projection of human consciousness?), doctors getting sued for saving people’s lives and the past life memories of children. Along the way, they talk about their favourite bridges (of course), recall incidents of road rage, and ponder whether they have lived this life before… Don't forget to subscribe and catch new episodes of Truish every Monday! Listen to James' new podcast What If People Find Out? on all platforms now: https://whatifpeople.lnk.to/listen Follow Daisy Maskell Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@daisylmaskell⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@daisylmaskell⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@truishpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re joined by a truly hilarious comedian (and someone who hoards too many mouldy items!) on this episode of Truish. Daisy Maskell is joined by Glenn Moore! Glenn is an Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and a regular face on TV, having appeared on Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown and more. He’s also one of the co-hosts of the Breakfast Show on Absolute Radio, and his stand-up special Glenn Moore: Will You Still Need Me, Will You Still Feed Me, Glenn I'm 60 Moore is on Sky now. On this episode of Truish, Daisy and Glenn talk about a quirky new Chinese app making sure that you’re still alive, taking up a career as a professional mourner, the most extreme funeral plans and the unknown effects of alcohol on self-perception. Glenn also shares the story of that time he declared love whilst drunk, provides an update on his hoarding and comes packed with tips on how to deal with pressure pressures (kind of!). Don't forget to subscribe and catch new episodes of Truish every Monday! Follow Daisy Maskell Instagram: ⁠⁠@daisylmaskell⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@daisylmaskell⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠@truishpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From concerning algorithms to bringing the dead back to life, this episode of Truish is a truly wild journey. Daisy Maskell is joined by Cody Dahler! Cody is a comedian, writer and the host of the podcast The Truth (In My Opinion) where he is joined by other comedians, writers and also sometimes politicians to talk about the headlines. He regularly posts satirical comedic sketches on his social media for his audience of over half a million followers. On this episode of Truish, Daisy and Cody talk about how radical algorithms can shape political satire and uncover absurd conspiracy theories - including the Bird's Aren't Real movement. They also dive into the controversial AI technology that recreates deceased loved ones, a bizarre medical phenomena resulting in unexpected twins from different fathers, and wonder how Beyoncé ended up on The X Factor... Don't forget to subscribe and catch new episodes of Truish every Monday! Follow Daisy Maskell Instagram: ⁠@daisylmaskell⁠ TikTok: ⁠@daisylmaskell⁠ YouTube: ⁠@truishpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If weird and wonderful headlines are your sort of thing, this is the place for you. The first episode of Truish is here, and Daisy Maskell is joined by the hilarious Michelle Shaughnessy! Originally from Toronto, Michelle has made a name for herself across North America and the UK. Having been featured on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu, Michelle's shows have consistently garnered critical acclaim - including her hour "Be Your Own Daddy" (directed by Adam Hills) and her latest show "Too Late, Baby". On this episode of Truish, Daisy and Michelle talk about bizarre reddit theories (can changing your belly button alter your personality?), questionable scientific studies about wealth and breast size preferences and the wild world of sexy decoys. Plus, after a joke about selling used underwear went viral... how much money does Michelle now earn from her thriving fetish business? From worn socks to "giant" photos, she has it all covered! Don't forget to subscribe and catch new episodes of Truish every Monday! Follow Daisy Maskell Instagram: @daisylmaskell TikTok: @daisylmaskell YouTube: @truishpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is Truish, your weekly soft news bulletin where broadcaster Daisy Maskell unpack the weird and wonderful headlines, moments, and curiosities of the week with hilarious guests. New episodes every Monday, from January 19th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices