Truish with Daisy Maskell
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Truish is a weekly soft news bulletin hosted by broadcaster Daisy Maskell. Each episode unpacks the weird and wonderful headlines, moments, and curiosities of the week with hilarious guests. New episodes are released every Monday starting January 19th.
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House Of The Dragon, Strip Clubs & Toast with Meeka Mo 17.08.2026 25minFrom Euro Summers to make-up replacements... Daisy Maskell is joined by the hilarious Meeka Mo on this episode of Truish! Meka Mo is a New York-born comedian and podcast host named a "Comic To Watch" by the New York Comedy Festival and winner of Best of Fest at the Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest and the Sandy Gunar Award at the Jersey City Comedy Festival. She has opened for Ilana Glazer, Michael Che and performs internationally in London, Tokyo and Barcelona! On this episode of Truish, Daisy and Meeka talk and the annoyance of replacing makeup when everything runs out at once and all things House of the Dragon! Daisy shares a study suggesting that lap dancers earn more tips during ovulation, prompting talk about confidence and strip club culture in US cities. They compare ideal nights in/out centred on food, a toast-choice personality theory, procrastination habits and opinions as a litmus test. Don't forget to subscribe and catch new episodes of Truish every Monday! Follow Daisy Maskell Instagram: @daisylmaskell TikTok: @daisylmaskell YouTube: @truishpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Chimpanzee Backsides, Changing Accents & Monopoly Money with Richard Stott 27.07.2026 26minFrom conspiracy theories to just pure embezzlement - we've got it all on this episode! Daisy is joined by Richard Stott on this episode of Truish! Richard is a comedian, actor and writer, best known for his appearances on Comedy Central and ITV2’s Stand Up Sketch Show. He has won critical acclaim for his razer sharp one liners, which has seen his jokes named in the Top 10 Jokes Of The Fringe 2019 (Dave TV), 2022 (The Times), 2023 (The Guardian) and he came runner-up in the Leicester Square Not So New Comedian of The Year Contest 2024. On this episode of Truish, Daisy and Richard talk about the unique landscape of children's TV in Britain, a South Korean banker who embezzled over $40,000 by replacing bills with Monopoly money and the phenomenon of secret shoppers. Richard introduces "communication accommodation theory" - people shifting accents to fit in or avoid conflict - whilst Daisy brings a study claiming chimpanzees identify each other as accurately from photos of backsides as from faces. Don't forget to subscribe and catch new episodes of Truish every Monday! Follow Daisy Maskell Instagram: @daisylmaskell TikTok: @daisylmaskell YouTube: @truishpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Australian Nostalgia, Chinese Layovers & Mexican Thieves with Ollie Horn 20.07.2026 23minIs this one of our FUNNIEST episodes ever?! Daisy is joined by Ollie Horn on this episode of Truish! Ollie is a professional stand-up comedian, working at some of the top comedy clubs worldwide, as well as making appearances at comedy festivals such as the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Melbourne Comedy Festival. He has appeared on stages globally, as well as on shows including BBC Radio 4's Money Box and The Spectator Podcast. On this episode of Truish, Daisy and Ollie talk about reclaiming childhood interests, Ollie's history as a trademark lawyer and... what's the issue with Australia?! He recounts meeting his Australian girlfriend at Adelaide Fringe and immediately booking a return flight via obscure Chinese layovers. Daisy shares a story about a vigilante duct-taping motorcycle thieves to lampposts, disarming confrontation with insults, drone “auditors” who provoke staff and Ollie shares the crazy story about what happened after her met his girlfriend... Don't forget to subscribe and catch new episodes of Truish every Monday! Follow Daisy Maskell Instagram: @daisylmaskell TikTok: @daisylmaskell YouTube: @truishpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dirty Heckling Parrots, Pensioners In Paris & Sending Children Via Post with Dane Buckley 06.07.2026 36minWe have a laugh-out-loud episode of Truish for you as Daisy is joined by the wonderful Dane Buckley! Dane is an award-winning comedian and writer who burst onto the comedy circuit in 2022. Since then he has become a finalist in prestigious awards including LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year, British Comedian of the Year and BBC New Comedy Awards. Dane has supported Tom Allen, Rosie Jones, Joanne McNally and Josh Widdicombe on tour, has been featured on Comedy Central, BBC Three and BBC One, and is a regular on the club and festival circuit. On this episode of Truish, Daisy and Dane talk about parrots in an English zoo being separated for swearing at visitors, the phenomenon of American parents sending their children via parcel post and Dane shares a story about the time he took a group of pensioners on a trip to Paris… Plus they talk about Oxford’s Headington Shark, airplane etiquette, birds being used as witnesses and we find out all about Dane’s debut Edinburgh Fringe Show “Darling”! Don't forget to subscribe and catch new episodes of Truish every Monday! Follow Daisy Maskell Instagram: @daisylmaskell TikTok: @daisylmaskell YouTube: @truishpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Allergic To The Light, Plant Mimics & The Omaze House with Sarah Roberts 29.06.2026 27minWe make some fascinating discoveries on this episode of Truish as Daisy is joined by Sarah Roberts! As seen in the BBC New Comedy Awards, Rolling Stone and The Guardian, Sarah Roberts is one of the most exciting rising comedians. She won the 99 Club Bursary, was shortlisted for the Funny Women Awards and was a runner up for both the Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year Award and the Komedia New Comedy Award. On this episode of Truish, Daisy and Sarah talk about Sarah’s unexpected allergy, TikTok algorithms gone rogue and how Love Island is the perfect ‘get out of a plan’ plan. Daisy also shares a study about a special South American plant, Amazon’s physical reorder buttons and Sarah reveals a subscription she unwillingly had for months… Don't forget to subscribe and catch new episodes of Truish every Monday! Follow Daisy Maskell Instagram: @daisylmaskell TikTok: @daisylmaskell YouTube: @truishpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mr Potato Head Stolen, Skinny Mirrors & Online Voodoo Dolls with Dee Allum 22.06.2026 36minWe have a hilarious episode of Truish for you as Daisy is joined by Dee Allum! Dee is an award-winning stand-up comedian who has been nominated for Best Newcomer at the Chortle Awards, placed as runner up in the Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year Award and was a finalist in the 2022 BBC New Comedy Award competition. She has also starred on ITV’s The Stand Up Sketch Show. On this episode of Truish, Daisy and Dee talk about a Mr Potato Head statue which vanished from a Derbyshire town, a ‘Skinny Mirror’ pitched on Shark Tank and employees using online voodoo dolls against their bosses. Daisy also shares a story about meeting will.i.am in a Mayfair club plus they reminisce on 2007-2012 UK pop songs, odd celebrity collaborations and first jobs. Don't forget to subscribe and catch new episodes of Truish every Monday! Follow Daisy Maskell Instagram: @daisylmaskell TikTok: @daisylmaskell YouTube: @truishpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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AI Lawyers, Scent Marketing & Ice Cream Confessions with Davina Bentley 15.06.2026 24minIf you love ice cream, you're going to love this episode of Truish! Daisy is joined by Davina Bentley! With over 1.7M likes online for her viral parodies, Davina has been listed as one of the sketch comedians to watch (according to The Telegraph). Having been championed by Emily Maitlis and Lily Allen, Davina has also written for/been featured on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 4 and Dazed. On this episode of Truish, Daisy and Davina talk about admin tricks, a lawyer who tried to trick a judge (and then trick him again!) and they talk about "AI shame" (it sounds like a kink!). Daisy introduces scent marketing in ice cream packaging - prompting talk about supermarket and shop scents, including Lululemon and Waitrose. The conversation turns to favourite ice creams, nut allergies, and risky pistachio cross-contamination. Don't forget to subscribe and catch new episodes of Truish every Monday! Follow Daisy Maskell Instagram: @daisylmaskell TikTok: @daisylmaskell YouTube: @truishpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Hitchhiking In Europe, Paying For Privacy & Lithuanian TV with Evaldas Karosas 08.06.2026 40minWe have a crazy road trip story (one for the ages!), an assassination attempt and so-called "privacy fees" on this episode of Truish! Daisy is joined by Evaldas Karosas... After rising to prominence in his native Lithuania, Evaldas has quickly established himself as one of the UK's most exciting comics. His razor-sharp writing and impeccable timing has earned him multiple comedy accolades, including reaching the BBC New Comedy Awards Final in 2025. On this episode of Truish, Daisy and Evaldas a man caught attempting to assassinate Bin Laden, a hitchhiking quest which went very wrong and an influencer's "privacy fee" for a new kitchen! They also discuss niche influencer trades, Lithuanian TV oddities, the 19th-century ice trade and Evaldas plugs his Edinburgh Fringe run at Monkey Barrel. Don't forget to subscribe and catch new episodes of Truish every Monday! Follow Daisy Maskell Instagram: @daisylmaskell TikTok: @daisylmaskell YouTube: @truishpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Wedding Plans, Gyno Exams & A Period Drama with Sophie Garrad 25.05.2026 33minWe're talking weddings, gynaecologists fake funerals on this episode of Truish! The hilarious Sophie Garrad joins Daisy on this episode... Sophie is a stand-up comic, presenter, writer, actor and content creator with over 100 million views across social media. She was a finalist at the prestigious So You Think You’re Funny competition and marked as Funny Women’s “One To Watch”. Her show at last year's Edinburgh Fringe, ‘Daddy’s Girls’, played to sold out audiences and earned rave reviews. On this episode of Truish, Daisy and Sophie talk about an awkward viral improv group, meeting a boyfriend’s parents after realizing his dad was the doctor who performed her gyno exam and - as if that wasn't enough - they dive into Victorian entertainment like fake funerals and “mummy parties”. Sophie also shares about her unexpectedly relaxed approach to planning her wedding, her fiancé’s intense opinions and successful dress shopping after a big night out. Don't forget to subscribe and catch new episodes of Truish every Monday! Follow Daisy Maskell Instagram: @daisylmaskell TikTok: @daisylmaskell YouTube: @truishpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Therapy Thursdays, Whimsical Heists & A Fatal Dutch Oven with Sukh Kaur Olja 12.05.2026 35minWe're joined by the hilarious and insightful Sukh Kaur Olja on this new episode of Truish! As a comedian, Sukh has performed on the likes of Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club (ITV), Comedy Central Live and more; she has also starred in Piglets (ITV), Bridgerton (Netflix), The End of the F**king World (Channel 4) and Black Mirror (Channel 4). In 2019, her debut solo show "For Sukh’s Sake" sold out at Edinburgh to rave reviews, including 5* from Funny Women. In 2021 Sukh returned to the stage in her nationwide tour of Life Sukhs to critical acclaim. On this episode of Truish, Daisy and Sukh talk about virtual therapy (aka crying on camera), the odd items you find in the middle aisle of a Lidl, a 17th century device to catch farts... and a fatal Dutch oven. Daisy brings the concept of “whimsical heists” involving bulk thefts like Lego, Kit Kats, and olive oil and they give advice on a family holiday sabotaged by a controlling sister-in-law. Don't forget to subscribe and catch new episodes of Truish every Monday! Follow Daisy Maskell Instagram: @daisylmaskell TikTok: @daisylmaskell YouTube: @truishpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Fat Bear Week, First Date Fights & Ghost Mazes with Alex Franklin 04.05.2026 29minWe go here, there and everywhere on this hilarious episode of Truish! Daisy Maskell is joined by Alex Franklin. As seen on Channel 4, and as heard on BBC Radio 4, Alex Franklin is a stand-up comic and actor. She is a Brighton Comedy Award finalist, Max Turner Prize finalist, Chortle Student Comedy Award finalist, BBC New Comedy Award nominee and Musical Comedy Award semi-finalist. On this episode of Truish, Daisy and Alex talk about an annual public vote on the fattest hibernating bears, a viral story of a woman who deliberately starts fake arguments on first dates and Alex shares stories from a particularly wacky improv teacher. They also talk about Derren Brown's manipulation tricks, Madame Tussauds waxworks melting in heatwaves, and a toothpaste conspiracy theory about adverts conditioning people to use too much product. Don't forget to subscribe and catch new episodes of Truish every Monday! Follow Daisy Maskell Instagram: @daisylmaskell TikTok: @daisylmaskell YouTube: @truishpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dinosaurs Aren't Real, Gentle Parenting & Rollercoasters with Archie Maddocks 27.04.2026 24minLooking for hot takes? We have plenty of them on this episode of Truish! Daisy Maskell is joined by Archie Maddocks. Archie is an award-winning writer and stand-up comedian. He was named one of The Voice Newspaper’s “Ones to Watch in 2025” and is an alumnus of Soho Theatre’s Soho Rising Festival. He's been a finalist for both New Act of the Year and English Comedian of the Year, the runner-up in the Amused Moose Laugh Off, and the winner of Bath New Act of the Year. His 2022 feature film Gassed Up premiered at the London Film Festival, where it won the award for Best Feature. On this episode of Truish, Daisy and Archie talk about the stress of security clothes for big moments, the problem with gentle parenting (including Archie’s playground story about confronting a child who bit his daughter) and Daisy shares a Dutch study about putting asthmatics on rollercoasters! They also debate professional pigeon feeders and city pigeons, discuss dinosaur reconstructions, touch on moon-landing views and Archie’s hopes for an Arsenal title celebration. Don't forget to subscribe and catch new episodes of Truish every Monday! Follow Daisy Maskell Instagram: @daisylmaskell TikTok: @daisylmaskell YouTube: @truishpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Custard Slice, Sleeping With An Ex & Venting Hotlines with Morgan Rees 20.04.2026 36minIt's all innocent fun on this episode of Truish as Daisy is joined by the hilarious Morgan Rees! Morgan is a rising star of the stand-up circuit. He's a finalist of the BBC New Comedy Award, a runner-up in So You Think You’re Funny and a finalist in Chortle Student Comedy Award. Through-out 2026, he's touring around the UK on his "Bummer" tour. On this episode of Truish, Daisy and Morgan shares a Swansea foodie who has become an influencer by reviewing custard slices across South Wales, they establish the niche's that could turn them into influencers and Daisy shares a dilemma about a terminally ill wife who asked to sleep with her ex... They also touch on Shark Tank/Dragons’ Den inventions, kids at weddings, birthday-cake germs, and Morgan pitches a venting hotline. Don't forget to subscribe and catch new episodes of Truish every Monday! Follow Daisy Maskell Instagram: @daisylmaskell TikTok: @daisylmaskell YouTube: @truishpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Simulators, Date Nights & Awards Surprises with Alfie Dundas 13.04.2026 43minWe have a truly hilarious episode of Truish waiting for you… filled with everything from doom-scrolling to dating apps. Daisy Maskell is joined by Alfie Dundas! Alfie is a stand-up comedian whose smart, self-deprecating storytelling blends personal confession with sharp cultural observation. With over 100M views across his standup clips, Alfie has built a devout following as one of the fastest-rising comedians on the circuit. He is a BBC New Comedy Award nominee and has supported the likes of Stephen Bailey and Max Fosh on tour. On this episode of Truish, Daisy and Alfie talk about dating app conspiracies (are those Raya profiles real?), Alfie has a grievance about a virtual clay pigeon shooting experience and they debate “date my mate” pitch nights. They expand their scepticism into debating immersive experiences, like a Titanic simulation, riff on childhood habits around money and trading (including yo-yos) and react to a study claiming googly eyes on ice cream cones reduced seagull attacks by 50%. Don't forget to subscribe and catch new episodes of Truish every Monday! Follow Daisy Maskell Instagram: @daisylmaskell TikTok: @daisylmaskell YouTube: @truishpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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TikTok Shop, Wedding Registries & Revolting Smells with Stuart Laws 06.04.2026 30minSmells not your thing? You might find this episode of Truish relatable! Daisy Maskell is joined by Stuart Laws. Stuart broke out at Edinburgh Fringe 2024 with 11x 4-star reviews (as well as features in The Guardian, The Times and The Telegraph's Best Jokes of the Fringe). He has supported the likes of James Acaster, Ed Gamble and Harriet Kemsley on tour, and has been nominated for the Comedians Choice Best Show award. On this episode of Truish, Daisy and Stuart talk about an old sofa that Stuart suspected made him ill, navigating commission-earning shop workers, the problem with wedding registries and the real reason you'd get married in 2026... They also react to a study suggesting movie ratings could be determined by odours in movie theatre's before rounding out the episode by delving into their least favourite human bodily "icks". Don't forget to subscribe and catch new episodes of Truish every Monday! Follow Daisy Maskell Instagram: @daisylmaskell TikTok: @daisylmaskell YouTube: @truishpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Eating Eggs, Narcissists Eyebrows & Escape Rooms with Joz Norris 30.03.2026 38minWe go from big things in small places to unfortunate escape rooms in this episode of Truish! Daisy Maskell is joined by Joz Norris! Joz is an award-winning and critically acclaimed comic, writer and actor. He is currently on tour across the UK with his show, "You Wait, Time Passes", which had a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe and was ranked as one of the best reviewed shows. His 2019 show "Joz Norris Is Dead. Long Live Mr Fruit Salad" won the Comedians’ Choice Award for Best Show and was nominated for the Chortle Award for Best Musical & Variety Act. On this episode of Truish, Daisy and Joz talk about a thief who swallowed a £19,000 Fabergé egg and was monitored in jail for over a month until it passed, as well as a study claiming that narcissists can be spotted by thicker, groomed eyebrows. Daisy and Joz also riff on heist tactics, French language struggles and school listening tests as well as first impressions, networking, and organized fun. Don't forget to subscribe and catch new episodes of Truish every Monday! Follow Daisy Maskell Instagram: @daisylmaskell TikTok: @daisylmaskell YouTube: @truishpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Russian Comedy, Uber Mafia & Gym Saunas with Milo Edwards 23.03.2026 33minIt’s a wild ride on this episode of Truish as Daisy Maskell is joined by the hilarious Milo Edwards! Named as “one of the UK’s smartest, most vital stand-ups” (Chortle), Milo has written and performed on the likes of Mock The Week, The News Quiz, Late Night Mash and more. His sell-out Edinburgh Fringe shows have also been listed in The Telegraph’s “Best Jokes of the Fringe”, and he hosts the podcasts Glue Factory and Masters Of Our Domain. On this episode of Truish, Daisy and Milo talk about pet custody battles, Milo’s past life in Russia (including doing stand-up on Russian TV) and the phenomenon of Russians jumping into piles of snow. They also discuss Daisy’s Uber ride with the mafia, viral wellness trends, experiences with gym rats and... do you believe that phantom tails exist Don't forget to subscribe and catch new episodes of Truish every Monday! Follow Daisy Maskell Instagram: @daisylmaskell TikTok: @daisylmaskell YouTube: @truishpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Long Distance Relationships, Love By Blood & Hot Supermarkets with Mary O'Connell 16.03.2026 21minIt's a lot about love on this episode of Truish! Daisy Maskell is joined by stand-up comedian Mary O'Connell. Mary O'Connell is an award-winning comedian who is poised to be on the biggest names in British comedy. Her shows "Money Princess" and "dilly dally" have both sold out at Edinburgh Fringe, she's toured alongside Tig Notaro, and has gigged basically everywhere. On this episode of Truish, Daisy and Mary dive into hyper-specific modern dating terms, how to manage a long-distance relationship (or, as Mary describes it, "a fling that got out of hand") and the idea of blood-type compatibility as a dating preference! Plus: do you know how you're being influenced in a supermarket? Those broken trolleys might be more than just an accident... Don't forget to subscribe and catch new episodes of Truish every Monday! Follow Daisy Maskell Instagram: @daisylmaskell TikTok: @daisylmaskell YouTube: @truishpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Reality TV, Dog Dating Apps & Time Slips with Lizzie Hall 09.03.2026 39minIt's all hilarious tangents and relatable gripes on this episode of Truish! Daisy Maskell is joined by comedian and musician Lizzie Hall. As well as being an accomplished singer and multi-instrumentalist, Lizzie is one half of the hilarious podcast "Stay Hydrated", which she hosts with her brother, comedian Chris Hall. Chris and Lizzie have both also achieved social media stardom with their viral "Backing Dancer" videos, where they have collaborated with the likes of the Jonas Brothers, Shania Twain, Kylie Minogue and more. On this episode of Truish, Daisy and Lizzie argue that reality TV can sharpen your understanding of human behaviour (and if you don't like what you see on TV... maybe that's more a reflection of yourself!), and they dive into a new dating app which matches potential lovers via their dogs personalities. Plus: Is your family high-commitment? Daisy and Lizzie talk about why that might be a turn-off as well as critiquing step-sibling romances and people experiencing "time slips" in Liverpool. Don't forget to subscribe and catch new episodes of Truish every Monday! Follow Daisy Maskell Instagram: @daisylmaskell TikTok: @daisylmaskell YouTube: @truishpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Hauntings, Witches & True Crime with Nikki Druce 02.03.2026 27minIf you’re into a bit of darkness and mystery, then this episode of Truish is one for you. Daisy Maskell is joined by Nikki Druce! Nikki is a renowned specialist in all things spooky (and she’s hilarious whilst doing it!). She’s the host and creator of Macabre London (the critically acclaimed podcast about London’s history of horror) and she co hosts Killers, Cults & Queens with drag queen Cheryl. Nikki has spoken at events including CrimeCon and, in 2024, was shortlisted for a True Crime Award. On this episode of Truish, Daisy and Nikki talk all things ghosts (what separates a good ghost from a band one), the allegedly haunted painting “The Anguished Man” and their own experiences with spirits… including a terrifying story from an old house that Nikki used to rent! Daisy also shares the details of a study claiming that nearly half of adults watch true crime to unwind before bed plus we find out why witches are associated with brooms (hint: it involves ointment!). Don't forget to subscribe and catch new episodes of Truish every Monday! Follow Daisy Maskell Instagram: @daisylmaskell TikTok: @daisylmaskell YouTube: @truishpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
