We're back with a new episode of PODIMISTIC... and this week, Ali Woods is hungover, questioning his life choices and nearly misses his flight home!

After a brilliant few days performing in Northern Ireland, Ali’s big night out in Derry takes a turn when he wakes up late, misses breakfast and finds himself navigating the complicated history of Northern Ireland with a taxi driver while battling a truly horrific hangover. There’s also a tiny airport, some very different ideas about what counts as Halloween, and a lot of regret.

Ali opens up about feeling stressed, comparing himself to everyone online and turning to Greggs cookies for comfort.

Plus, Ali calls his dad Tony for advice on facing your fears, tackles your listener struggles (from depression and dating to the cost of living), and celebrates the little things that make life worth living. There’s a reminder to put down your phone, a quote about taking the leap before it’s too late, and another classic pub joke to finish.

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We have our first-ever guest on this episode of PODIMISTIC as Ali Woods is joined by comedian, writer and the king of posh impressions... Josh Berry!

Ali and Josh debate the best European holiday destination (with some surprisingly strong opinions!), discuss why British people can’t handle the heat, and discover why El Tony playing pickleball is enough to send Josh’s opinion of him plummeting...

They also get very honest: from the weird world of comedian psychology, bouncing between your ego and low self-esteem, overthinking every social interaction and the eternal struggle of wanting everyone to like you.

Plus, Tony returns with some advice for lifting yourself out of a funk, listeners share their reasons to be optimistic (including a rogue horse in Tesco), and there’s a very sensible reminder that you can only control what you can control.

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Ali Woods is back with another episode of PODIMISTIC – and this week he’s been to a lot of weddings.

From a chaotic family holiday in Spain to a very different kind of wedding in rural New Hampshire, Ali compares British and American wedding culture, discovers that Americans apparently don’t get properly drunk, and learns the hard way that there is a time and a place for every joke.

Plus, Ali catches up with his dad Tony for some seasonal wisdom on surviving the end of summer, embraces the darker nights and tries to convince himself that January isn’t completely miserable.

He also tackles your listener problems alongside some reasons to be optimistic, including a community coming together to put on a charity comedy night.

PODIMISTIC: life is complicated, weddings are weird, and things might actually be alright.

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Ali Woods is contending with a stripper, the NHS and his own Dad on this episode of PODIMISTIC!

Ali takes us behind the scenes of life as a comedian - from battling through a feral Saturday-night crowd on a boat in London to remembering the comedy club that helped shape his career.

He also tells the ridiculous story of trying to get his dodgy knee and toe sorted through the NHS, involving missed paperwork, rejected MRI referrals, cancelled appointments and one spectacularly mistimed alarm.

Plus, Ali catches up with his dad Tony for more of his surprisingly profound advice on living a happier life, including why you should smile at people, be nice and never take yourself too seriously.

There’s also some good news about solar power nd a quote about finally getting around to doing the thing you’ve been putting off.

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Welcome to the first episode of PODIMISTIC, the new podcast by Ali Woods where we explore modern life through the eyes of an optimist.

Ali's taking us behind the scenes of one of the most stressful nights of his life: recording his latest stand-up special in Manchester, where venue drama, a locked van, fire safety regulations and an audience desperate for the toilet threaten to derail the whole thing.

He also recounts a surprisingly wholesome night out, an awkward encounter with Jason Statham, and why regional nights out might just be better than London ones.

Plus, Ali is joined by his dad Tony for some genuine life advice and there's a reason to be optimistic about the ozone layer, Ali’s quote of the week... and a joke that absolutely does not go where you think it’s going.

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Would life feel better if you were more optimistic? Join comedian Ali Woods as he explores modern life through the eyes of an optimist.

Accompanied by comedian friends (and special appearances from his Dad), Ali dives into stories from the road, listener problems, and those daily life experiences that shape us. You might even leave feeling a bit brighter about the world.

New episodes drop every Tuesday. See you there Podimists!

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