Stream of Contentedness with Lewis Garnham

How different places can make us feel nervous but then over time we learn to feel comfort in those places and then a deep satisfaction at overcoming our initial stress response to uncomfortable places and situations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk about the dehumanising ordeal of flying in aeroplanes and trends in cinema and TV and what sparks them... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I speak about why I don't watch too much stand up comedy and I also talk about serendipity and Justin Bieber. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do The Wire, Kendrick Lamar and The Red Hot Chili Peppers all have in common? A ramble about art, writing and being let down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I read a short story that I wrote years ago and realise that I'm not that proud of the writing lol Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk about the state of the world (again) and try to convince you that we are all sorcerers capable of telepathy and magic... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Appleby is a conservation biologist who specialises in birds. He was recently lead author of a study on Regent Honeyeaters, a native Australian bird facing extinction due to habitat loss and disappearance of culture. We speak about all sorts of things relating to animals. For context on Dan's work see this interview he did with the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/17/science/birds-honeyeater-birdsong-conservation.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I reflect on my experience at high school and how differently I think about it as an adult Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I speak about nature being affected by cities and then I chat about Iran. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sorry for the brief tired episode - been a hell of a week but had to give you all a podcast. I talk about sober raves and why I hate them and also how my street flooded and I got moved to temporary accomodation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My top 3 underrated TV shows. Plus I talk about house inspections and the current state of the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk about different things I do to feel healthy in my body and my mind and give you a recipe for a healthy meal lol.Bonus episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/lewisgarnhamTickets to all live shows: https://lewisgarnham.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I answer questions that listeners sent in about joy, creativity and London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I speak about psychology in sport, ancient Rome, singing in public, and the internal world of Lebron James. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Full episode available here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-episode-my-149337845?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkA bonus mini episode for Patreon subscribers where I talk about a new hobby of mine and hope to inspire you to get into your own similar hobbies... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I speak about historians looking back at this time, the northern lights and what the abundance of content means for creatives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stories of humanising people. I saw some cops having an interesting moment, a woman trying to dodge a balloon... We're all humans as much as I struggle to admit that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm back! I talk about all the hectic things that have happened while I was on a break. Hopefully it's not too depressing!For tickets to all my live shows head to lewisgarnham.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an unconventional move stream of contentedness season one is wrapping up after 54 episodes - this episode explains it and lets you know not to worry because season two will arrive soon! xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I speak about Black Mamba snakes and Mamdani and Trump's meeting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk about a self-help video which pissed me off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two moments that feel like they shouldn't have happened and an analysis of a TV show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk about Zohran Mamdani winning the New York mayoral election, The Wire and a new album by my favourite rapper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk about a book my friend told me about called enshitification. The way in which everything becomes shit... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk about how art impacts the world and the Welsh concept of 'hiraeth' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk about inherent bias and hypocrisy of The West - in relation to criticisms of Saudi Arabia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk about the number three and why it crops up so much in art, music, maths. What is it about 3? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk about the Riyadh Comedy Festival, free speech and why I (used to) really like Bill Burr. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk about three animal encounters and the strange experience of working at a summer camp in America when I was 18. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk about MACRO-plastics, Jimmy Kimmel getting cancelled and hypocrisy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk about why Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the oscars. Among other things! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk about going to the Kneecap court hearing and the importance of 'show don't tell' in art. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of my favourite episodes, tying together my experience of moving to London, a woman buying wine every day, my stand up show from this year and Kurt Vonnegut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why are politicians so robotic and devoid of emotion? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When I was a kid my dog saved a guy from getting mugged. Another story about a bus getting bogged and how we need quests in our life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk about football being the modern Gladiator sport and Jordan Petersen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A podcast about the feeling that things don't mean what they used to mean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I talk about billionaires and the future of AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I speak about how great the blindboy podcast is and how it's effected and influenced me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I give three pieces of advice for creatives. I also briefly talk about AI videos and cockatoos. Enjoy xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk about nature acting benevolently - deliberately... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two very different stories about eating strange things in strange places. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk about watching a man react to nature videos, police violence, and going to a skin doctor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I speak about hospitals, people who are good at their jobs and buying pyjamas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk about a word that I really hate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk about what's happening in Palestine at the moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A conversation with comedian and star of Taskmaster Australia, Tom Cashman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A cure for migraines and a discussion on the media's role in normalising racism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Animal migrations, the best way to play pool, doing a shot of rum through a bone - and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While walking my dog I pondered an annoying behaviour before realising I myself do that same behaviour. I also explore the notion that everybody is a storyteller. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.