
Don't Panic with Anthony Atamanuik
Staying alive in the most ridiculous situations keeps comedian Anthony Atamanuik up at night. If you’re attacked by a swarm of killer bees, do you lay on the ground and play dead? Climb up a tree? Jump into the nearest body of water with a little straw poking out as a breathing apparatus? We could find ourselves caught in a million wild situations, and if you don’t know what to do, you might not make it out alive! On Don’t Panic, Wondery’s new weekly comedy show, super-worrier Anthony Atamanuik brings to life our most irrational fears and anxieties with some of the funniest people on the planet, from how to escape from a submerged vehicle to how to avoid sinking in quicksand. Along the way, guests will also share what keeps them doomscrolling on their phones, and learn what to do in every worst-case scenario that couldn’t possibly happen in real life. Or could it?Listen to Don't Panic on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/dont-panic/ now.
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Mar 4, 2024 • 46min
How to Survive Being Set on Fire with D’Arcy Carden | 33
STOP, DROP, AND ROLL! This week, the sweet and funny D’Arcy Carden joins Tony as they try not to PANIC about… BEING SET ON FIRE! D’Arcy and Tony dine at a fancy restaurant when it gets a little chilly. D’Arcy goes to turn the janky patio heaters on when, you guessed it, she catches on fire! What would you do? Stop, drop, and roll? Grab a fire extinguisher? Resign yourself to the flames and just die? We’ll hear what D’Arcy thinks she’d do if we were set ablaze, hear what experts say to do, and discover there is nothing better than the secret menu at Jamba Juice to get you out of a jam when your best friend is on fire.Listen to Don't Panic on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/dont-panic/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 26, 2024 • 27min
How to Survive a Wolf Attack with Broti Gupta | 32
Help! This week, the very funny Broti Gupta joins Tony as they try not to PANIC about… SURVIVING A WOLF ATTACK! Broti and Tony are two buds driving through the Montana wilderness when their 4-wheeler breaks down and they find themselves cornered by a pack of snarling wolves! What would you do? Run? Freeze up? Use your comedy chops to ease the tension between you and your canine attacker? We’ll hear what Broti would do if she was reduced to wolf prey, hear what experts say to do, and discover the only thing more terrifying than a wolf attack are, you guessed it, one-eyed hairless cats that only visit you in your nightmares. Listen to Don't Panic on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/dont-panic/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 19, 2024 • 32min
How to Survive Getting Struck by Lightning with London Hughes | 31
Oh no! This week, the very funny London Hughes joins Tony as they try not to panic about surviving a lightning strike! London is midway through a job interview in Central Park when a storm rolls in. She and Tony try to outrun it when – she’s struck by lightning! What would you do? Stop, drop, and roll? Lay flat on the ground? Break up with your boyfriend because he gave you the 'ick' when he runs under a tree; the biggest lightning no-no? We’ll hear what London thinks she'd do in this charged, panic-inducing scenario, hear what experts say to do, and discover all the condiments you can and cannot get when purchasing a hot dog in Britain.Listen to Don't Panic on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts. Start your free trial today by visiting https://wondery.com/links/dont-panic/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 12, 2024 • 21min
How to Survive a Bull Attack with Jesse Tyler Ferguson | 30
Run! This week, "Modern Family" star Jesse Tyler Ferguson joins Tony as they try not to PANIC about... SURVIVING A BULL ATTACK! Jesse and Tony are vacationing on the streets of Spain when suddenly the ground shakes, the buildings rumble, and they look up to see - a stampede of bulls charging right at them! What would you do? Duck? Hug the wall and try to evade them? Jump on a bull and ride the stampede? We’ll hear what Jesse Tyler Ferguson thinks he would do if he were forced to take the literal bull by the horns, learn what the experts say to do, and discover that bulls may react differently to the color red than we all were led to believe.Listen to Don't Panic on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/dont-panic/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 5, 2024 • 30min
How to Survive A Runaway Hot Air Balloon with Blaire Erskine | 29
Up up and away! This week, the very funny Blaire Erskine joins Tony as they try not to PANIC about… SURVIVING A RUNAWAY HOT AIR BALLOON! Tony and Blaire are horrible parents taking their kids on a hot air balloon ride when it veers off course! What would you do? Land the balloon yourself? Jump off? Push your family overboard to lighten the load? We’ll hear what Blaire thinks she’d do if encountered with this panic inducing scenario, hear what the “experts” say to do, and come to the foregone conclusion that cocaine would certainly NOT be helpful in surviving this scenario.Listen to Don't Panic on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/dont-panic/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 29, 2024 • 28min
How to Survive A Crowd Crush with James Austin Johnson | 28
WE'RE GETTING CRUSHED! This week, SNL star James Austin Johnson joins Tony as they try not to panic about... SURVIVING A CROWD CRUSH. Tony and James are Ren-Fair enthusiasts who get caught up in a crowd that just keeps growing. Ultimately, the mob turns deadly. What would you do? Try to wiggle your way out? Help the less fortunate find a way to safety? Admit you're a selfish monster and stomp your way to the top? We'll find out how James Austin Johnson thinks he'd act if he were feeling the squeeze, hear what experts have to say, and hear Tony and James have the "Trump Off" we've all been waiting for!Listen to Don't Panic on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/dont-panic/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 22, 2024 • 31min
How to Survive a Tsunami with Oscar Nunez | 27
WIPEOUT! This week, “The Office” co-star Oscar Nunez joins Tony as they try not to panic about… SURVIVING A TSUNAMI. Oscar and Tony are two friends looking to hang loose on the beaches of Singapore when they’re overcome by a wall of ocean water. What would you do? Try to out run it? Climb a building? Worry about the argument you’re gonna have with your family about what to bring during for the evacuation? We’ll hear what Oscar thinks he’d do if he was thrust into a tsunami, hear what experts say to do, and learn that anything is surfable, and yes, that includes waiters.Listen to Don't Panic on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/dont-panic/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 15, 2024 • 27min
How to Survive Falling Into a Frozen Lake with Lennon Parham | 26
BRR! This week, comedian Lennon Parham joins Tony as they try not to panic about… FALLING INTO A FROZEN LAKE. Lennon and Tony are two hot-shot lawyers looking to fish a frozen lake when the surface cracks open, and Lennon FALLS IN. What would you do? Scream for help? Strip naked to shed weight? Give up and sink to an icy death? We’ll find out how Lennon thinks she’d survive this frosty scenario, hear what the “experts” say to do, and find out how karma’s a bitch for those who try to cheat on their spouses in the frozen tundra.Listen to Don't Panic on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/dont-panic/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 25, 2023 • 30min
How to Survive Getting Your Tongue Stuck on a Frozen Pole with Jillian Bell | 25
Help! On this Don’t Panic Holiday Special, comedy star Jillian Bell joins Tony as they try not to panic about… GETTING YOUR TONGUE STUCK ON A FROZEN POLE. It’s a full-blown “Christmas Story” panic scenario when a hungover Jillian pays two quarters to stick her tongue on a dirty pole… and gets STUCK TO IT. What would you do? Poor warm water on it? Rip it off like a Band-Aid? Spiral into doom and gloom planning for life without a tongue? We’ll find out how Jillian thinks she’d survive this scenario, hear what the “experts” say to do, and peel back the layers of performance anxiety Jillian Bell struggles with for her upcoming role in the “Splash” re-make. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 18, 2023 • 25min
How to Survive Falling Down a Well with John Gemberling | 24
OH, WELL! This week, the very funny John Gemberling joins Tony as they try not to panic about… FALLING INTO A WELL. Tony and John are two friends touring their off-grid home complete with solar panels, futuristic turret guns and a well that, you guessed it, they FALL INTO. What would you do? Scream for help? Try to climb the walls? Ask the ghost who haunts said well to “lend a hand”? We’ll find out how John thinks he’d escape, hear what experts say to do, and discover that WikiHow truly has an article on how to do anything, including eating and breathing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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