Best James Rachel Jake And Danny Podcasts (2025)

1
Ep. 94 Rachel EXPOSES Our Bathroom Secret! 49:29

Play Pause

5d ago49:29

49:29

This week on Meet in the Middle the gang are back with peak comedy and absolute nonsense as they unpack their recent Amsterdam trip Christmas madness and one of the strangest news stories you will ever hear. A South African pastor claiming he can heal people by farting sets the whole room off and it only gets worse from there. The crew dive into th…

1
Dan Schreiber and Andrew Hunter Murray 47:37

3d ago47:37

47:37

Comedy troublemakers Dan Schreiber (No Such Thing As A Fish, The Museum of Curiosity, author of The Theory of Everything Else) and Andrew Hunter Murray (No Such Thing As A Fish, The Naked Week, writer for Private Eye, author of A Beginner’s Guide to Breaking and Entering) join Jameela for an hour of friendship chaos, gig disasters, and stories that…

1
Ep. 93 LIVE on Twitch: Roasting, Robots & Regret 1:14:33

12d ago1:14:33

1:14:33

The gang jumps into their first ever live Twitch episode, giving you the unfiltered, unedited madness that usually gets chopped out. Late entrances, tech meltdowns and Danny turning up dressed like a colour-coordinated icon. In Have You Heard, Jake reveals a £20k home robot that looks like an Apple-approved Teletubby and sends the whole chat into m…

1
Aparna Nancherla and Eliza Skinner 37:44

11d ago37:44

37:44

Comedy powerhouses, Aparna Nancherla (BoJack Horseman, Corporate, Mythic Quest) and Eliza Skinner (The Late Late Show with James Corden, Drop the Mic, and Earth to Ned), join Jameela for a perfect storm of humiliation, soft chaos, and stories that instantly make you feel better about your own life choices. Aparna kicks things off with a micro humil…

1
Ep. 92 Anniversary Special: Two Years Deep and Still Unfiltered! 47:50

19d ago47:50

47:50

Two years in and the gang are somehow still standing as James absolutely butchers the intro, everyone argues over who’s actually turned up for the most episodes and they realise the 100th isn’t far off. Jake kicks off Have You Heard with Tom Brady cloning his dog, sparking a full moral meltdown over science, souls and whether bringing back your pet…

1
Lake Bell and Mary Elizabeth Ellis 48:06

18d ago48:06

48:06

Actor and writer Mary Elizabeth Ellis (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Licorice Pizza, New Girl) and actor, writer, filmmaker, and "everyone's sexual awakening", Lake Bell (Bless This Mess, In a World, Harley Quinn) join Jameela for a gloriously unfiltered session of tiny humiliations and lifelong cringes. Mary Elizabeth shares the on set moment…

1
Ep. 91 Hoodies, Balls & Botox 53:54

26d ago53:54

53:54

Back in their cosy home studios, the gang debrief a wild weekend: customs swabs, delayed flights and Danny accidentally sharing a plane with Cheryl Baker and Will Best while everyone else missed the memo. Celebrity Traitors gets a spoiler-heavy recap, Alan Carr’s big win gets surprisingly emotional and Jake wonders if event TV has officially resurr…

1
Penn Badgley, Nava Kavelin and Sophie Ansari 48:23

25d ago48:23

48:23

Jameela welcomes actor Penn Badgley, with his Podcrushed co-hosts Nava Kavelin and Sophie Ansari (podcast: Podcrushed, new book: Crushmore: Essays on Love, Loss and Coming of Age) for a truly chaotic and hilarious hour of wrong turns. From Sophie’s doomed West Village romance and Jameela’s on-set “fart coffin,” to Nava’s accidental Ambien-induced t…

1
Ep. 90 LIVE from Belfast! 44:41

1M ago44:41

44:41

Jake’s flown from Nottingham to Belfast (probably just for a Tinder match), Rachel’s still recovering from her weekend bender, James has turned up dressed like a homicidal clown, and Danny’s rolled in from Hastings faster than an EasyJet flight — yep, it’s another episode of Meet in the Middle! This week, Jake takes us on a wild one in Have You Hea…

1
Ian Fidance and Nathan Macintosh 44:32

1M ago44:32

44:32

Comedians Ian Fidance (Bein’ Ian with Jordan podcast, Wild, Happy and Free special) and Nathan Macintosh (Tonight Show, Down with Tech special) bring two of the most chaotic Wrong Turns we’ve ever had: a near–loss of virginity on 9/11, a $600 phone sex bill, getting banned from a friend’s house for porn searches, coke-fueled job interviews, and the…

1
Ep. 89 HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR 1:03:05

1M ago1:03:05

1:03:05

The Halloween Special is here and it’s a full-on disaster from the start. James opens as Freddie Mercury reincarnated, Rachel looks as dead on the outside as she is on the inside, Jake argues about how to say “trick-or-treating” and Danny can’t stop peeling his fake skin off mid-recording. Somewhere in the middle of all that, we talk about our Belf…

1
Sofie Hagen and Danny Wallace 53:04

1M ago53:04

53:04

Comedian and author Danny Wallace (Yes Man, Join Me) and writer-comedian Sofie Hagen (Will I Ever Have Sex Again?) join Jameela Jamil for a conversation about the chaos, coincidences, and canine catastrophes that make life unforgettable. From dogs with terrible timing to the unexpected moments that change everything, they share stories of embarrass…

1
Ep.88 Fudgel, Hoarding & Why Hooters Tried to Fly 57:05

2M ago57:05

57:05

This week on Meet in the Middle the crew takes flight with a deep dive into the rise and fall of Hooters Airlines, the short-lived American carrier that tried to combine air travel, entertainment and chicken wings. The hosts unpack how this bizarre concept ever got off the ground, what it says about early 2000s marketing, and how cultural attitudes…

1
Margaret Cho and Brandi Denise 36:15

2M ago36:15

36:15

Jameela Jamil is joined by comedy icon Margaret Cho (New album Lucky Gift, All That We Love movie in theaters November) and social worker turned standup comedian, actor, and writer Brandi Denise (Vulture Top Comics 2024, LOL! Live with Brandi Denise, Hulu) for an uncomfortably funny chat about their biggest personal disasters. This isn’t a pep talk…

1
Ep. 87 Ed Gein, Taco Bell & Puppy Flashes 59:40

2M ago59:40

59:40

This week intro kicks off with a wild opening chat that somehow blends serial killer Ed Gein with the inexplicable rise of marble racing on TikTok. It’s unsettling, hilarious, and exactly the kind of nonsense you’ve come to expect.Jake kicks off Have You Heard with the Taco Bell 50km ultra marathon, a race designed for people who enjoy both running…

1
Randy and Jason Sklar 41:53

2M ago41:53

41:53

Jameela finds out what it's like to be on the business end of the comedy duo that is Jason and Randy Sklar (Sklar Brothers, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Better Call Saul, Dumb People Town podcast). Together they discover the extent to which a hot air balloon ride can go wrong, what dirty joke your uptight neighbor would rather not hear, and why Jameela wi…

1
Ep. 86 The Nod Code, Johatsu & Méchante Mysteries 54:34

2M ago54:34

54:34

This week on Meet in the Middle the gang decodes the unspoken language of men, the mysterious nod code, and how it stacks up against women’s more direct social cues. What starts as a chat about everyday interactions quickly unravels into confessions, laughter and one of the most disgusting confessions in podcast history. You’ve been warned. From Jo…

1
Erin Jackson and Josh Gondelman 42:05

2M ago42:05

42:05

Comedians Erin Jackson (Late Night with Seth Meyers, Grudgery special) and Josh Gondelman (Desus & Mero, Positive Reinforcement special) join Jameela Jamil to swap their most undignified disasters. Erin relives the day she was booed off stage at the National Mall - on two jumbotrons, in front of her parents, and the time she literally fell off the …

1
Ep. 85 w/Traitors IRL Ben Donohue 1:08:44

2M ago1:08:44

1:08:44

The round table is set, the cloaks are ready, and this week Ben Donohue joins Meet in the Middle. A soldier in the Irish Defence Forces, a contestant on Traitors Ireland and for a time… a traitor. From a childhood in Dublin to life in the castle, Ben takes us inside a world where loyalty is fragile, suspicion spreads fast and breakfast could be you…

1
Annie Lederman and David Dastmalchian 38:11

2M ago38:11

38:11

Jameela welcomes long time friends Annie Lederman (Anniewood Podcast, Terrifier 3) and David Dastmalchian (Murderbot, The Dark Knight, Grave Conversations). Together, they discover how many snakes is too many, what not to do in front of a chain gang, and why no one should ever have a white couch. Jameela's Substack is A Low Desire To Please, you ca…

1
Bonus - Russell Howard, Judi Love and Grace Campbell 13:27

2M ago13:27

13:27

We had so much fun with Russell Howard, Judi Love and Grace Campbell at the London Podcast Festival that we couldn't fit it all into the episode, so here's a bonus audience Misery Loves Company submission that we're calling "AKA That's Why Heather's Not Here", because "Tongue Punch My Fart Box" didn't seem great for the algorithm. Enjoy (but not ar…

1
Ep. 84 Interview w/ TikTok's Squash 1:30:59

3M ago1:30:59

1:30:59

This week we’re joined by special guest Squash, the TikTok creator taking social media by storm. From growing up as a twin to grinding on building sites before making the leap into full-time content creation, Squash shares his journey with humor, honesty and more than a few wild stories. We dive into sibling rivalry, the highs and lows of influence…

1
Russell Howard, Judi Love and Grace Campbell 48:24

3M ago48:24

48:24

Russell Howard (Five Brilliant Things podcast, 2026 Tour), Judi Love (Loose Women ITV, Our Table podcast) and Grace Campbell (Late to the Party podcast, Soho Theatre run) join Jameela live on stage from the London Podcast Festival. The superstar UK line-up share horrifying stores of humiliation, disaster and mistaken identity, with a common theme o…

1
Ep. 83 Shrekking Between The Sheets 55:42

3M ago55:42

55:42

This week on Meet in the Middle, Jake kicks us off with a Gen Z dating trend that’s as tragic as it is hilarious — “Shrekking,” where people date someone less attractive hoping they’ll be treated better. Spoiler: it ends in tears and swamp gas. From Fiona fantasies to full-blown Black Mirror vibes, the gang tear this nonsense apart in true chaotic …

1
Johnny Pemberton and Justine Marino 39:10

3M ago39:10

39:10

Actor-comedian, Johnny Pemberton (Fallout, Superstore, up-coming movie Mermaid) and one of the busiest comedians in LA Justine Marino (Comedy Crush @ The Hollywood Improv, Only Fans’ LMAOF) join Jameela to talk about the risks of airport lounge tacos, farting within a relationship, a Universal Studios Tour masturbator who truly had a tramtastic day…

1
Ep. 82 Confessions from the Cockpit 58:40

3M ago58:40

58:40

This week we take flight—literally. From Carlo Acutis, the world’s first digital saint, to the bloodsucking Irish legend of the Dearg Due that might just ruin your next trip to the pub, this episode packs both bite and blessing. Expect cultural tangents, personal anecdotes and the usual dose of questionable wisdom. We also dive into the mysteries o…

1
Zach Noe Towers and Jacquis Neal 41:01

3M ago41:01

41:01

Jameela takes a harrowing journey with Zach Noe Towers (Good Sod Pod, up-coming live dates) and Jacquis Neal (NBC's Grand Crew , Comedian Clash), which includes the thing you NEVER say to a woman, the least fun Coachella ever, and a race against time that ends with tears. So many tears. Jameela's Substack is A Low Desire To Please, you can also fin…

1
Ep. 81 BANG! And The Skid Is Gone 59:36

3M ago59:36

59:36

Season 5 kicks off with a bang (and a few questionable streams). Jake dives into Have You Heard with the viral tale of a missing Texan mum who resurfaced in the Scottish woods—ditching her kid to play handmaiden in a self-proclaimed tribal kingdom. TikTok rituals, forest robes and surrogate offers straight out of The Handmaid’s Tale—it’s all here. …

1
Sal Vulcano and Brian Quinn 45:18

3M ago45:18

45:18

Impractical Jokers Sal Vulcano (TERRIFIED standup special on HBO Max, Everything’s Fine tour on-sale now) and Brian Quinn (New season of Impractical Jokers TBS) join Jameela to share stories of shameful hook-ups, firehouse disasters, even more bee attacks and a listener submission that might’ve been a Right Turn for the teenage boy who got to witne…

1
Katherine Blanford and Jamie Loftus 42:15

3M ago42:15

42:15

This episode is wildly funny, celebrates female friendship, and delves into the depths of human misery and despair. Fun! Jameela is joined by writers and comedians Katherine Blanford (The Tonight Show, "Catholic Cowgirl" Special) and Jamie Loftus (Star Trek: Lower Decks, Bestseller "Raw Dog"). Come for the cringe-inducing public twerking, stay for …

1
Kurt Braunohler and Felipe Esparza 45:09

4M ago45:09

45:09

This episode is a master class on perseverance through utter humiliation. Jameela's guests are Kurt Braunohler (Bob's Burgers, The Big Sick, Bananas podcast) and Felipe Esparza (Netflix special "Raging Fool," What's Up Fool podcast). It turns out Kurt's German is nicht so gut, and Felipe glows in the dark in the one place you least want to glow. Ja…

1
Katherine Ryan and Alan Carr 43:40

4M ago43:40

43:40

International comedy legends Katherine Ryan (What’s My Age Again podcast, The Audacity: Why Being Too Much Is Exactly Enough book) and Alan Carr (Interior Design Masters Netflix, Life’s A Beach podcast) join Jameela for a podcast episode full of mortification - professional, romantic, drunken, and always hilarious. Jameela's Substack is A Low Desir…

1
Adam Pally and Malik Elassal 34:41

4M ago34:41

34:41

This episode brings us all to the edge of the cringe abyss and keeps us there. Jameela is joined by Adam Pally (Happy Endings, Staying Alive podcast) and Malik Elassal (Adults FX, Resident Alien), who confess to shameful childhood tweets and the car sex story that will scare you off the road forever. Jameela's Substack is A Low Desire To Please, yo…

1
Ep. 80 Freakier and Filthy Friday 52:02

4M ago52:02

52:02

It’s episode 80 and the Freaky Friday Season Finale is officially off the rails. The hosts swap segments and nothing goes to plan. Rachel takes on Have You Heard with a scorcher—literally—as she digs into spontaneous human combustion and the bizarre mystery of the exploding chair. Danny steps into Agony Aunt with listener dilemmas including an unso…

1
Simon Pegg and Richard Herring 46:27

4M ago46:27

46:27

Jameela’s back in London to hang out with comedy legends Simon Pegg (Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, Star Trek, Shaun of the Dead) and Richard Herring (Task Master, Richard Herring’s Leicester Square Theatre Podcast, Edinburgh Fringe). Everyone shares tales of public nudity, we get into the risks of seeing nudes when someone else shows y…

1
Ep. 79 Viral Gran Cancelled Me on TikTok 57:45

5M ago57:45

57:45

Join the gang as we crack open a drink to mark the end of Season 4 drawing near and dive into the madness. In Have You Heard, Jake reports on a wild new dating trend: stealing someone’s lunch at work and using it to stalk them on LinkedIn… Is this cute, creepy, or criminal? Danny thinks it depends on the salad. Rachel returns with Agony Aunt—but it…

1
Atsuko Okatsuka and Matt Walsh 40:31

5M ago40:31

40:31

Jameela welcomes the very funny Atsuko Okatsuka (Hulu special “Father”, HBO "The Intruder") and Matt Walsh (Veep, The Hangover). Atsuko learns anything can be called a water park, and Matt learns just how unforgiving an elf costume can be. Jameela's Substack is A Low Desire To Please, you can also find her on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Our cons…

1
Ep. 78 Cursed Labubus and Sensual Sourdough 49:23

5M ago49:23

49:23

The heatwave’s got us dripping, but that’s not stopping the laughs this week. Jake, Rachel, Danny and James dive into the bizarre world of cursed Labubu collectibles, TikTok conspiracy theories and whether demon dolls are behind this endless heat. Jake’s convinced he’s going to get complaints, but it’s worth it. Rachel is back with Agony Aunt, help…

1
Moshe Kasher and Mike E. Winfield 50:06

5M ago50:06

50:06

Danger lurks everywhere in this harrowing episode, Jameela included. She welcomes comedians Moshe Kasher (Netflix, Endless Honeymoon podcast) and Mike E. Winfield (Netflix, Amazon, AGT). Moshe shares his brief and wildly unsuccessful fighting career, and Mike will be lucky if he is ever invited back on a cruise. Jameela's Substack is A Low Desire T…

1
Ep. 77 Lord Byron’s Sex Scandals & Thong-Wearing Roommate 1:06:21

5M ago1:06:21

1:06:21

It’s Jake’s birthday and things go downhill immediately. From tragic country-western fashion choices to farting during a massage, the gang celebrates in the only way they know how. In Have You Heard, Jake dives into the messy, scandal-stuffed life of Lord Byron: the poet, lover, skull-collector, and original bad boy of British bisexuality. Expect p…

1
Leslie Liao and Skyler Higley 48:16

5M ago48:16

48:16

This is the episode that made Jameela feel more at home around fellow sociopaths. She welcomes comedians Leslie Liao (Netflix, Tonight Show) and Skyler Higley (Conan, the Oscars). Leslie proves the extent to which she will flip on her friends, and Skyler reveals how ill-equipped he is to handle a kiss. Jameela's Substack is A Low Desire To Please, …

1
Ep. 76 Missing in the Bennington Triangle and Confessions You Won’t Believe! 57:35

5M ago57:35

57:35

The gang is back with another unfiltered comedy episode packed with hot takes, viral listener confessions and pop culture moments you’ll be quoting all week. In Have You Heard, Jake uncovers the mystery of America’s Bennington Triangle—a real-life Bermuda Triangle in Vermont where hikers vanish and UFO sightings fuel conspiracy theories. Meanwhile,…

1
Jay Jurden and Michael Cruz Kayne 44:17

5M ago44:17

44:17

Jameela welcomes writers and comedians Jay Jurden (HBO, the Tonight Show, The New Yorker) and Michael Cruz Kayne (Late Show w/ Stephen Colbert, Severance). Jay's sexual adventures in high school will make you feel Puritan by comparison, and Michael lets us know how much cheese is too much cheese. Jameela's Substack is A Low Desire To Please, you ca…

1
Ep. 75 Bringin' Home The Gravy 49:34

6M ago49:34

49:34

Episode 75 delivers another hour of unfiltered madness—featuring towel trauma, gravy-covered athletes, and a word that nearly broke Danny. We kick things off with a discussion on the bizarre world of gravy wrestling, which somehow spirals into stories of awkward encounters, broken boundaries, and what not to wear when answering the door. In Agony A…

1
Ali Macofsy and Rachel Scanlon 46:03

6M ago46:03

46:03

Jameela welcomes comedians Ali Macofsky (Colbert, Ali's Interview Show) and Rachel Scanlon (Just for Laughs Festival, Two Dykes and a Mic podcast). Ali recounts her visit to celebrity eyebrow specialists (Spoiler alert: it did not go well). And Rachel managed to make her pap smear, chiropractor, and mindfulness coach appointments deeply disturbing.…

1
Ep. 74 LIVE from Hastings! 52:37

6M ago52:37

52:37

Things get messy this week — and not just because it’s 30 degrees and Jake’s legs are out. The whole gang is back in person to celebrate James's birthday, and it doesn’t take long for things to spiral. We’ve got hot takes, hotter armpits and more confessions than a Catholic priest on speed. In Have You Heard, meet the ex-RAF airman who hit the road…

1
Dan Ahdoot and Tien Tran 36:13

6M ago36:13

36:13

Deep Throat Lesbian. There are laughs so high pitched here that only dolphins can hear them. Jameela welcomes comedians and actors Dan Ahdoot (Cobra Kai, Green Eggs and Dan) and Tien Tran (Mr. Throwback, Jockular podcast, How I Met Your Father). Dan picks possibly the world’s worst person to joke about, and Tien desecrates the patriarch of her fami…

1
Ep. 73 Stumped... Literally! 52:59

6M ago52:59

52:59

In Episode 73, the gang is back with another hour of pure chaos-featuring vibrating housemates, funeral flirting and a photo mix-up that’ll haunt you forever. We kick things off with Have You Heard? where Jake shares the true story of a woman who attended over 200 strangers’ funerals to get the attention of a handsome undertaker. Is it creepy? Is i…

1
Jillian Bell and Chelsea Devantez 38:58

6M ago38:58

38:58

Jameela considers this our most relatable episode yet, and given what you're about to hear, that's terrifying. She welcomes her friends Jillian Bell (Kinda Pregnant, Summer of 69) and Chelsea Devantez (Glamorous Trash, The Problem with Jon Stewart). Jillian completely malfunctions around celebrities and Chelsea does not beat around the bush. Please…

1
Ep. 72 Nice Ring...Wrong Hole! 56:20

6M ago56:20

56:20

This week on Meet in the Middle, chaos bubbles to the surface. In Have You Heard, Jake dives into the bizarre world of celebrity hygiene as Sydney Sweeney releases limited-edition soap made from her actual bathwater. Naturally, this sparks a debate about influencer branding, candle-based trauma and how many armpits it takes to ruin a bar of soap. D…