Shrink The Box

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FRASIER CRANE: Inside the mind of the Seattle psychiatrist on this week’s SHRINK THE BOX May 07, 2024

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Where does Frasier’s snobbery originate from? Why does he revert to his ‘child state’ when around his father? And... the hidden story behind Frasier being a Freudian analyst and Niles (his brother) being a Jungian analyst.

Plus, Ben and Nemone’s minds are blown when they realise a crazy coincidence with Frasier and Tony Soprano.

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Cersei, Game of Thrones (Season 1)

Tommy Shelby, Peaky Blinders (Season 1)

Larry David, Curb Your Enthusiasm (Season 7)

Sydney, The Bear (Season 2)

Michael, Office (USA. Season 1)

CREDITS

We used clips from Season 1 of Frasier

Starring: Kelsey Grammar as Dr Fraiser Crane, David Hyde Pierce as Niles Crane, John Mahoney as Martin Crane, Peri Gilpin as Roz Doyle and Jane Leeves as Daphne Moon.

Created and written by: David Angell, Peter Casey, David Lee and Brad Hall.

Directed by: James Burrows, David Lee, Andy Ackerman and Rick Beren.

Produced by: Grub Street Productions, Paramount Network Television, Paramount Television (in association with) Grammnet Productions and National Broadcasting Company (NBC)

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Introducing...Shrink The Box Series 2 Apr 10, 2024

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Ever wondered why Frasier Crane is such a snob?
How Tyrion Lannister’s bawdy humour saves him in Game of Thrones?
What makes Schitts Creek’s Moira Rose a narcissist?

‘Shrink the Box’ is where actor comedian Ben Bailey Smith and psychotherapist Nemone Metaxas put their favourite fictional characters such Tommy from Peaky Blinders and Sydney from The Bear on the couch - to analyse why their behaviour causes them so much drama.

Nemone and Ben explore why these characters make certain decisions, what would happen if they made different ones and what we can learn from their mistakes. The perfect combination of psychology, self-help and the best TV since the birth of the box-set.

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Shrink the Box Season 2 premieres on 7th May.

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28: Shrink the Inbox Aug 08, 2023

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BBC’s ‘Ghosts’ - we explore them further. We also ask if Homer Simpson is abusive and we answer your questions in this special bonus edition.

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27: Shrink the Inbox Aug 01, 2023

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Ben’s close encounter with an obsessive fan. Plus we ask why writers create good-looking psychopaths and we explore your character suggestions in this special bonus edition.

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26: The Bear - Carmen ‘Carmy’ Berzatto Jul 25, 2023

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As Season 2 hits our screens, we reflect on the recipe that had everyone crying into their dinner, how Carmy and Ritchie approach grief differently and how advice from a Vietnamese Buddist Monk can be applied to a professional kitchen.

The Bear is available to watch on Disney Plus. As ever, adult issues, language and spoilers will be sprinkled liberally throughout the show.

If you want to catch the BBC show that Ben is in (as mentioned): https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0fvlpf9/the-sixth-commandment

If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode: For the UK, call SAMARITANS on 116 123 samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan.

Internationally: https://www.befrienders.org/

For UK help via talking therapies contact your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy bacp.co.uk

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25: Sex Education - Otis, Eric and Adam Jul 18, 2023

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You’d think someone with two therapist parents would be golden. Why Otis is scared of sex. Plus what’s worse, having a parent who is strict or a smotherer? We look at what it’s like for the rest of the boys such as Eric, Adam and Jackson in the second of this two-parter on the hugely popular Netflix show.

If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode: For the UK, call SAMARITANS on 116 123 samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan.

Internationally: https://www.befrienders.org/

For UK help via talking therapies contact your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy bacp.co.uk

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24: Sex Education - Maeve Wiley Jul 11, 2023

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What it’s like being called a ‘cock-biter’ - how Maeve is misunderstood and underestimated. Plus revenge porn, toxic friendships and fears or fascination around sex. In this two parter: we look at the girls first and what they face growing up in this hugely popular Netflix show.

We'd love to hear your comments and guest suggestions on the show. Email: shrinkthebox@sonymusic.com

If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode: For the UK, call SAMARITANS on 116 123 samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan.

Internationally: https://www.befrienders.org/

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23: Jamie Tovell - Top Boy Jul 04, 2023

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Emotional contagion in gang culture is not the only issue driving this week's client. Does compartmentalising ruthless work and being a caregiver have ill effects? We delve into how grief can drive reckless decision-making to become Top Boy.

If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode: For the UK, call SAMARITANS on 116 123 samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan.

Internationally: https://www.befrienders.org/

For UK help via talking therapies contact your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy bacp.co.uk

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22: Mitch and Cam - Modern Family Jun 27, 2023

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The difference between personality types: Feeler or Dealer. Plus why Mitch is so desperate to be one of the crowd and Cam wants to stand outside of it. We explore two of our favourite characters in more detail.

If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode: For the UK, call SAMARITANS on 116 123 samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan.

Internationally: https://www.befrienders.org/

For UK help via talking therapies contact your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy bacp.co.uk

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21: Wendy Byrde - Ozark Jun 20, 2023

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What does infidelity say about a marriage? How can honesty in the face of money laundering keep a family together, and what sort of mother is Wendy? We learn how a wholesome American mum holds her nerve (and maybe even thrives) against a cartel.

If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode: For the UK, call SAMARITANS on 116 123 samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan.

Internationally: https://www.befrienders.org/

For UK help via talking therapies contact your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy bacp.co.uk

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