Personal Advice Podcasts

Wanging On with Graham Norton and Maria McErlane

Platform Media

Join Graham Norton and his longtime friend Maria McErlane as they open the mailbag to navigate the messy, hilarious, and often baffling complexities of modern life. Wanging On is your weekly sanctuary for candid conversation, where no dilemma is too strange or too sensitive to tackle. From navigating awkward workplace politics and family boundary disputes to dissecting the etiquette of digital dating and the realities of aging, Graham and Maria provide a unique mix of sharp-witted commentary, genuine empathy, and practical, if occasionally mischievous, guidance. The podcast thrives on the warm, effortless chemistry between the two hosts. Whether they are recounting their own mishaps—like underwhelming holidays or disastrous travel stories—or debating the cultural significance of Eurovision and the latest celebrity interviews, their rapport feels like an intimate chat over a cup of tea. Listeners, affectionately known as Wangers, play a central role, writing in with everything from peculiar relationship habits to neighborly grievances. In the signature Am I Weird segment, the duo turns their gaze toward the eccentricities we all harbor, proving that life is usually better when you don't take it too seriously. If you are looking for a show that balances grounded life advice with infectious laughter and a refusal to shy away from the absurdities of the everyday, you have found your new favorite listen. Tune in for the wisdom, stay for the friendship.

Perfect Person

Miles Bonsignore

Looking for a life coach who is as chaotic as he is charming? Welcome to Perfect Person, the advice show where host Miles Bonsignore and his rotating cast of hilarious guests help you navigate the messy, absurd, and frequently embarrassing corners of modern existence. Whether it is a workplace nightmare involving cremated remains, a disastrously botched romantic confession, or the existential dread of a clumsy pool exit, Miles is here to guide you toward peak human optimization—or at least help you laugh at the struggle. Every episode kicks off with a signature, high-energy speed round, where Miles and his guests tackle the truly pressing questions of the day, from the merits of specific salad dressings to the intricacies of personal movie taste. From there, the show leans into the deep end of listener dilemmas. No problem is too niche or too cringeworthy for the Perfect Person team to deconstruct. With a blend of sharp wit, genuine empathy, and a "figure it out as you go" philosophy, the show turns even the most uncomfortable personal disasters into relatable, actionable, and wildly entertaining life lessons. If you have ever felt like you are doing life wrong, Miles is ready to help you perform it with total panache. Come for the hilarious takes on social etiquette, stay for the surprisingly solid wisdom that might just make you the most perfect version of yourself yet.