Dishonest Fun: The Circle's Official Podcast

Alex Hobern is joined by the winner of Season 3 of the Circle! THIS EPISODE REVEALS THE WINNER... IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHO WINS DO NOT READ ON!----Natalya Platanova reflects on her time in The Circle catfishing, competing and flirting as she pretended to be a 29-year-old paratrooper named Felix. Natalya talks about entering The Circle with Dot and the close friendship they developed, her relationship with Manrika and how she feels about winning £100,000.The Circle is streaming on All 4 now.Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else production for Channel 4.The CircleInstagram: @c4thecircleTwitter: @C4TheCircleChannel 4Instagram: @Channel4Twitter: @Channel4Alex HobernInstagram: @alexhobernTwitter: @alexhobernNatalya PlatanovaInstagram: @natalyaplat1

Alex Hobern is joined by drag queen Crystal, comedian Jen Ives and relationship expert Paul Carrick Brunson to discuss the art of the reveal. Crystal talks about coming out as a drag queen and Jen shares her experience of coming out as a trans woman, Paul talks about the importance of being true to yourself. They discuss playing with identities online, why it’s sometimes easier to take risks onstage and why the Circle is actually like doing drag!This episode contains adult themes and explicit language from the startThe Circle is streaming on All 4 now.Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else Production for Channel 4.The CircleTwitter: @C4TheCircleInstagram: @c4thecircleFacebook:Channel 4Twitter: @Channel4Instagram: @Channel4Alex HobernInstagram: @alexhobernTwitter: @alexhobernCrystalInstagram: @cystalwillseeyounowTwitter: @crystalwillseeuJen IvesTwitter @jenivescomedianInstagram @jenivesPaul Carrick BrunsonTwitter @PaulCBrunsonInsta:@PaulCBrunson

Alex Hobern is joined by Celebrity Circler and all round entertainer Denise van Outen, season 2 Circler Woody Cook, and our resident social psychologist Aleks Krotoski to discuss the ups and downs of isolation. Denise reveals how far her online shopping has gone, Woody opens up about the importance of Denny the dog, and Aleks explains the reasoning behind it all. The Circle is streaming on All 4 now.Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else production for Channel 4.The CircleInstagram: @c4thecircleTwitter: @C4TheCircleChannel 4Instagram: @Channel4Twitter: @Channel4Alex HobernInstagram: @alexhobernTwitter: @alexhobernDenise van OutenInstagram: @vanouten_deniseTwitter: @denise_vanoutenWoody CookInstagram: @woody_cookAleks KrotoskiInstagram - @alekskTwitter - @aleksk

Alex Hobern is joined by comedian Munya Chawawa , DJ Arielle Free along with neuroscientist Ash Ranpura to discuss how and why we are influenced by people, on and offline. Munya discusses his rapid rise to success and admits he used to lie to seem more influential . Arielle tells how she has been a bad influence after a couple of drinks and why she loves people who keep it real on instagram. The Circle is streaming on All 4 now.Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else production for Channel 4.The CircleInstagram: @c4thecircleTwitter: @C4TheCircleChannel 4Instagram: @Channel4Twitter: @Channel4Alex HobernInstagram: @alexhobernTwitter: @alexhobernMunya ChawawaInstagram: @MunyachawawaTwitter: @MunyaChawawaArielle Free Instagram: @ariellefreeTwitter @ariellefreeAsh RanpuraInstagram: @aranpuraTwitter: @aranpura

Alex Hobern is joined by DJ and presenter Snoochie Shy, season 2 Circler Tim Wilson, and our resident social psychologist Aleks Krotoski to discuss trust. Snoochie talks about how to be trustworthy online, Tim discusses vibe-based trust, and Aleks explains the psychology behind it all. The Circle is streaming on All 4 now.Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else production for Channel 4.The CircleInstagram: @c4thecircleTwitter: @C4TheCircleChannel 4Instagram: @Channel4Twitter: @Channel4Alex HobernInstagram: @alexhobernTwitter: @alexhobernSnoochie ShyInstagram: @snoochieshyTwitter: @snoochieshyTim WilsonInstagram: @professor_tim_wilsonAleks KrotoskiInstagram: @alekskTwitter: @aleksk

Alex Hobern is joined by Celeb Circle players Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks, to discuss their experience of catfishing both in the Circle and in real life. The boys discuss their experience of playing Rachel Riley, their love of winning and the catfishes in Series 3. They’re joined by social psychologist Aleks Krotoski who gives us insights into the why, how and who of catfishing through the ages.This episode has plenty of very strong language and discussion of adult themes from the start!The Circle is streaming on All 4 now.Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else Production for Channel 4.The CircleTwitter: @C4TheCircleInstagram: @c4thecircleChannel 4Twitter: @Channel4Instagram: @Channel4Alex HobernInstagram: @alexhobernTwitter: @alexhobernPete WicksInstagram: @p_wicks01Twitter: @p_wicks01Sam ThompsonInstagram: @samthompsonukTwitter: @samthompsonuk

Alex Hobern is joined by comedian Shazia Mirza, DJ Manara, and neuroscientist Ash Ranpura to discuss their experience of leading double lives, on and off line. Shazia talks about how she pivoted from being a science teacher to a standup comedian, and her parents' response to her chosen career. DJ Manara talks about keeping her identity as a DJ hidden for fear of family disapproval. The Circle is streaming on All 4 now.Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else Production for Channel 4.The CircleTwitter: @C4TheCircleInstagram: @c4thecircleChannel 4Twitter: @Channel4Instagram: @Channel4Alex HobernInstagram: @alexhobernTwitter: @alexhobernShazia MirzaInstagram: @theshaziamirzaTwitter: @shaziamirza1Manara Instagram: @manaraaaaaaaaaaPure Spice on BBC Asian Network https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000ldqsAsh RanpuraTwitter: @aranpura

Alex Hobern is joined by celebrity Circler Melvin Odoom and social psychologist Aleks Krotoski to dissect the final episode of the Celebrity Circle. They’ll be popping the champagne and plotting the winner’s path to victory, as Melvin reveals what it was really like to be sat round that table, and Aleks explains the emotions behind it all. SPOILER ALERT: This episode reveals the winner of the Celebrity Circle, so if you haven’t watched the final episode yet, head over to All 4. The Circle is streaming on All 4 now. The Celebrity Circle is in aid of Stand Up To Cancer, a joint national fundraising campaign from Cancer Research UK and Channel 4 that brings the UK together to speed up progress in life-saving research. Cancer can affect anyone’s life, at any time, We only have one option; accelerate life-saving research. Your donations do that. Now is the time to Stand Up To Cancer. Donate now here!Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else Production for Channel 4.The CircleTwitter: @C4TheCircleInstagram: @c4thecircleAlex HobernInstagram: @alexhobernTwitter: @alexhobernMelvin OdoomInstagram: @melvinodoomTwitter: @MelvinodoomAleks KrotoskiInstagram: @alekskTwitter: @aleksk