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Podcast: My Therapist Ghosted Me
Hosts: Vogue Williams & Joanne McNally
Date: March 18, 2026
Network: Global

Episode Overview

This episode of "My Therapist Ghosted Me" features hosts Vogue Williams and Joanne McNally, joined by their producer Joe. The trio dive into classic banter, update each other on their work and lives, and respond to a listener's dilemma about journal privacy in a relationship. The discussion ranges from comedic industry musings to serious takes on personal boundaries, always underpinned by their trademark wit and honesty.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Touring, Comedy Circuits & Performing (00:26–04:10)

• Joanne and Vogue riff about upcoming gigs, with Joanne excitedly noting, “I put on a 3 arena myself, would you?... I’ve pushed Live at the Apollo, I’m not actually doing it for a while because I’m doing Taskmaster first.” (01:06)
• Talk about the behind-the-scenes life of comedians, with an emphasis on club spots, show “silhouettes” at Top Secret Comedy Club, and the unique camaraderie of joint tours.
• Notable Quote:

  “You trust me and I trust you, and that’s very important on the stage.” – Joanne (02:54)

• They joke about the highs and lows of performing—Vogue reminisces about being “background noise” to another performer and Joanne quips about performers getting caught up “in the moment.” (03:10)

2. Drag Names by ChatGPT, Fashion, and Pop Culture Nod (04:36–06:20)

• Joanne admits to using ChatGPT to generate drag names for herself and Vogue.

  “Vogue Villains. I think I could be sexier. I’m sorry if that’s what you think of me.” – Vogue, rejecting her AI-made drag persona. (04:59)

• The duo joke about outdated fashion choices and pop culture faux pas (e.g., references to P Diddy’s Sean John label, Gary Glitter, and Jimmy Savile's notorious style). (06:01)

3. Louis Theroux’s “Manosphere” Documentary & Reflections on the Internet (06:32–09:58)

• Vogue recommends Louis Theroux’s new documentary and expresses visceral reactions:

  “I looked at them and I was like, I would be ashamed to be your mother. …I felt sorry for them because I just saw them as so pathetic.” – Vogue (07:08)

• Joanne adds sociological context, connecting the rise of the "manosphere" to social movements:

  “The manosphere is a direct response to the MeToo movement…this hasn’t come from nowhere.” (07:53)

• Both admit to evolving opinions and self-reflection:

  “I think I become a different person every four days." – Joanne (09:05) “Yeah, that was Joanne from four days ago.” – Vogue (09:53)

4. Parenting, Gaming Chairs, and Modern Fears (10:08–12:25)

• Vivid anecdote about the perils of gaming—Vogue’s kids beg for chairs and play Roblox, but she’s wary of online grooming.

  “He goes on and onto YouTube and he watches this like 40-year-old man playing Roblox talking about it. …It’s like you’re just sitting watching somebody else do it, and he loves it.” – Vogue (11:08)

• Joanne comments:

  “Oh God. This is giving incel. It’s giving in cell Vogue. I’m concerned. Very concerned.” (11:08)

• Reflections on school days, bad parent-teacher meetings, and generational change.

5. Touring America; Ticket Woes and Mormons (12:41–14:39)

• Joanne shares her US tour struggles:

  “Nothing will soften your cough than a sales report from America. I can tell you a voice box Left Las Vegas, 0% sold. Salt Lake City, 0% sold.” (13:08)

• Jokes about not being “big with the Mormons” and the Book of Mormon musical are made. (13:37)

6. Memorable Fan Encounters (14:39–15:56)

• Recollection of a Toronto show where a fan brought her mother’s ashes to the gig, and gifted “enormous bag of weed jellies.”

  “She gave Joanne uppers and me downers. Yeah, we can’t even take them home with us. Terrible waste.” – Vogue (15:30)

• Joanne’s comment about “nature’s pocket” leads to classic double entendre laughter.

7. Influencer Culture, Taxes, & British Politics (16:15–18:46)

• Discussion about Dubai influencers only saying positive things upon government request:

  “But you have to also remember Dubai is basically like creating these packages for influencers to go out, very appealing packages. …don’t hate the player, hate the game.” – Joanne (17:05)

• Vogue floats “no tax, better healthcare, lower energy costs” as a platform.
• Running joke ensues about attending events at 10 Downing Street (which Joanne keeps miscalling “Darling Street”), Irish celebrity faux pas, and national loyalties.

Listener Dilemma: "He's been reading my journals." (20:41–27:57)

Situation Recap (20:41–22:31)

• Listener shares a story: dumped a Northside Dublin guy, later found new love, only to discover fiancé has routinely read her journals. She wonders if she should call off the wedding, as she doesn’t want to “let anyone down, least of all my nieces.”

Candid Reactions & Analysis (22:31–27:57)

• Joanne immediately jokes:

  “You can’t let the nieces down. That’s what happened my first marriage. I didn’t want to let the nieces down.” (22:36)

• The women admit they’d struggle not to snoop:

  “If I kept seeing blue razz vapes all over the house, eventually I’d have one…I wouldn’t be able to hold off. …John, you’d read it.” – Vogue (23:09)

• Joanne adds:

  “You value Spencer’s privacy until the privacy is sitting by the bedside table. And then you’ll read the privacy. That’s just ultimately what it is.” (23:31)

• Discussion about the etiquette of analogue versus digital diaries, performative journalling (“everyone’s fab”), and who inherits your secrets after death.
• Surprisingly, Joanne admits:

  “This is a really toxic thing to say, but I’m going to say it…I think I’d be flattered that he cared.” (24:51; 25:09)

• Both agree: the act isn’t ideal, but “not a massive deal breaker” for them personally (26:48–27:15).
• Joanne jokes:

  “There’s an argument if you’re going to be a big diary writer, there is an argument for marrying someone with literacy issues.” (27:02)

• Critical take on privacy vs. human nosiness; recognize emotional journaling is rarely balanced or representative.

Final Quotes & Closing Banter (27:23–28:55)

• Joanne wonders aloud:

  “Am I victim blaming? Joe, you’re looking at me.” (27:58) “I think you probably felt just short of victim blaming there.” – Joe (28:00)

• As the session ends, everyone jokes about leaving their “intrusive, open, vulnerable thoughts by the side of my bed and let strangers see that.” (28:23)

Notable Quotes

• “I put on a 3 arena myself, would you?...” – Vogue (01:06)
• “The manosphere is a direct response to the MeToo movement…” – Joanne (07:53)
• “I think I become a different person every four days.” – Joanne (09:05)
• “You value Spencer’s privacy until the privacy is sitting at the bedside table. And then you’ll read the privacy.” – Joanne (23:31)
• “I think I’d be flattered that he cared.” – Joanne (25:09)
• “There’s an argument if you’re going to be a big diary writer, there is an argument for marrying someone with literacy issues.” – Joanne (27:02)
• “I have a diary entry to put in. Just going to leave my intrusive, open, vulnerable thoughts by the side of my bed and let strangers see that.” – Joanne (28:23)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:26–04:10: Showbiz banter & comedy clubs
• 04:36–06:20: Drag names, ChatGPT, fashion jokes
• 06:32–09:58: Louis Theroux’s "Manosphere" documentary discussion
• 10:08–12:25: Parenting, gaming chairs, and YouTube
• 13:08–14:39: Touring America, Ticket sales woes
• 14:39–15:56: Fan with mother’s ashes and edibles
• 16:15–18:46: Influencer rumors, taxes, and political invites
• 20:41–27:57: Listener dilemma on journal snooping and marriage

Summary

This bonus episode is a quintessential slice of "My Therapist Ghosted Me": a rapid-fire mixture of personal anecdotes, comedic takes on life and career, and candid, often irreverent, advice. In tackling a listener's real concern about journal privacy and wedding cold feet, Joanne and Vogue are honest about their own nosy impulses, offer practical but empathetic perspective, and underscore the complexity of coupledom—in a way only two unfiltered friends can.