Shrinkage

SHRINKAGE: EPISODE 5 (MAY 27TH, 2026

Barstool Sports — Wed, 27 May 2026 18:15:48 +0000

Joining us today for the first hour is Alycia LaPonte who is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, with additional focus in health psychology and addictions. She has experience working with diverse presenting concerns and specializes in treating trauma, addictions, anxiety and depression with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness techniques. you can find her on instagram @thegreenroomtherapist Together we run through questions asked by previous callers at the top of the hour and dive into calls from listeners around the world and even some callers from the office!

SHRINKAGE: Episode 3 May 13th, 2026

Barstool Sports — Fri, 22 May 2026 15:33:49 +0000

Pull up a chair and grab your clippers—it’s getting real in the studio this week. MikeyBets and Danny Conrad are back behind the mics, taking your calls and diving deep into the messy overlap of personal grooming and personal drama. This week, the phone lines stayed hot as we tackled the ultimate "quarter-life crisis" move: cutting your own hair. Whether you’re looking for a fresh start or just trying to save twenty bucks, Danny and Mikey debate the fine line between a sharp DIY fade and a total disaster. Speaking of hair (or the lack thereof), we get into the psychology of going bald. Is it better to fight the receding tide or just embrace the chrome? Inside This Week’s Call-In’s: • The Chrome Dome Chronicles: Mikey and Danny’s guide to losing your hair with dignity. • Toxic Ties: Real talk on identifying red flags before they become a lifestyle. • The Great Divide: A candid, unfiltered look at the differing perspectives between men and women when it comes to dating, communication, and "the little things."

SHRINKAGE: Episode 4 (May 21st, 2026) COUPLES NIGHT

Barstool Sports — Fri, 22 May 2026 15:08:49 +0000

Join Jenny and the Bets couple along with Ditch and his girl to give advice to the listeners on todays special episode

SHRINKAGE: Episode 2 (May 6th, 2026)

Barstool Sports — Wed, 6 May 2026 22:59:53 +0000

MikeyBets and Danny Conrad return for the second episode of Shrinkage, with Miresh stepping in as producer to manage the madness. The duo opens the show with a blunt breakdown of poor hygiene habits and the social red flags that come with them. The conversation takes a turn into the uncomfortably personal as they discuss the realities of hemorrhoids and the looming dread of a colonoscopy test. The guys eventually pivot to answering listener voicemails, tackling a specific dilemma from a group of girls regarding birthday party etiquette. They also address the mystery of Mikey’s constant social calendar, explaining how he manages to go out so frequently without burning out. The episode wraps up with high-stakes calls involving the ethics of cheating and relationships with married women, offering a raw and unfiltered look at modern dating disasters.

SHRINKAGE: Pilot Episode April 29th, 2026

Barstool Sports — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:33:38 +0000

Welcome to Shrinkage, where we’re resurrecting the nostalgic soul of call-in radio for the streaming era. As we listen to your calls, we balance tough love with genuine empathy to tackle everything from petty traffic rants to profound life crises. YOUR host include MikeyBets, Danny Conrad and Doitche. The show will include guest from Barstool personalities to professional therapists and professors—steps in to provide expert depth. Whether you're here to vent about daily annoyances or dive into serious mental health discussions, our lines are open. This is the beginning of the session: welcome to Shrinkage