Don't Panic with Anthony Atamanuik

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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?

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Recent Reviews
  • SteveJake
    Love the show
    I really loved the Phoney and Call-y show, and I loved this show too. Love the format of improv, then interview and wikihow, then finishing the improv. RIP to a another great Anthony Atamanuik show! Perfect host for it!
  • praxis78
    Great idea but
    The show is very light on information but heavy with annoying gimmicks such as random dramatizations.
  • Xloganl13X
    Not on topic
    This was a great idea and I’ve been excited to listen to this for a while. Unfortunately it fell flat. There is only a few minutes of good info in the episode. Most of the show is them talking about random stuff that has nothing to do with the scenario.
  • Bort son of Toth
    Amazing
    Anthony is some how still under the radar, and yet is one of the smartest and funniest comics out there.
  • Jessness95
    The cussing
    I can’t handle the F word used so constantly. Unnecessary and annoying.
  • magical mystery tourist
    Full of stars.
    Thank you to Anthony Atamanuik and his many wonderful guests! (The Blaire Erskine and Alison Leiby episodes felt like Christmas!) With each episode, I learn something new, get to laugh uncontrollably, and feel more empathy. These are important to me, and a good use of my time. Best wishes to all in your travels.
  • DrHRH
    Too cute? Not!
    These are such interesting topics and two thirds of each podcast are fascinating. The reason I can’t stand to listen is that about a third of each show is taken up with the guys riffing on and on about how adorable they think they are. At first I could endure it but it’s too much the further it goes. Sorry. I could love it if they would just stick to their topics and leave the imitation comedy for their private enjoyment.
  • Knotts The Nomad
    Same show
    Every episode is the same! Insane improv scenario. ( good funny) then we get into the show “ soooo are you a panic person” “ WHATS YOUR FIRST FEAR/ nightmare “ Like brooooo ASK SOMETHING ELSE
  • Joshy 3000
    Master improvisers
    Tony and his guests are such pros and some of the funniest people in the world. If I’m ever in any disaster situations, the scenarios discussed on this show are the best chance I have at survival. Thanks.
  • MWeissinger
    Funny!
    I love the funny banter. I think it’s a great format! Clever and hilarious.
  • KeyboardRat
    Seems like they forget what the pod is about
    I get that it’s a comedy podcast. But 95% of the pod is just banter.
  • Dan_G
    I tried…
    I was optimistic about this show because Wondery has been turning out some pretty good content, but after 10-11 episodes, I’m out. The improv scenes that bookend the episodes just fall flat…they’re like bad SNL; they drag on too long and feel forced. By the time you get past the banter between host and guest, there’s maybe 10 minutes of discussion about the actual survival scenario, which mostly consists of the host reading from WikiHow. I think a better use of the time would be for the host to talk with a survival expert, or an expert in the field of whatever the scenario is for that particular episode, along with a comedic guest for color commentary. Short of that, good luck surviving this show…
  • Amomsbeautifulchaos4
    LOVE THIS PODCAST!
    As an individual who experiences anxiety due to reasonable situations, I.e. immediate danger, feeling out of control, etc and those made up (shark attacks, murder in the woods, etc) this podcast makes me laugh till I’ve almost peed my pants! Thank you Anthony for bringing on hilarious guests who ride along on these crazy improv adventures with you. This can’t take away all the anxiety one feels but it is fun to laugh at the situations also. Side note: shark/alligator attacks are my number one panic, I’d completely pass out and drown if I saw one. 🤣🤣🤣
  • kris10hill
    At least I died laughing…
    So funny, and such a great concept for a podcast for the neurotically dark daydreamer of death I find myself being at times. (To be clear: I like to imagine how I would survive certain situations I hear others have experienced …I don’t actually creepily daydream about death like an emo Jeff Dahmer). Ya never know, one of these episodes might one day save someone’s life. If not, at least they’ll go down laughing as they reminisce about the advice you gave them. It’s all fun and games until somebody loses an eye 🌈
  • hi irl
    Wow
    I have actually needed to escape a submerged car I almost died 🙏😇 and I’m 12 and yes I listen to things above my age group
  • laurenlivinglarge
    YES!
    This is my new favorite podcast. I love the premise and the comedy. Please keep making it!!
  • PinkyLewis
    Funny interview show
    I started listening to this show because of the bad reviews. Not sure what everyone expected from this... This is an INTERVIEW show. I don't think the point is to really help you survive anything. Despite the good advice, the goal is to make you laugh and think. And I think the host and guests are doing a wonderful job achieving that goal. I'm a fan!
  • Andrew.sproge
    2 parts funny, 1 part interesting discussion.
    Tony is a natural comedic conversationalist and really shines in this format. The improv scenes are always hilarious and the sound effects really add to the quality. Top notch guests too!
  • abigbagofbbqchips
    So funny
    I love everything Anthony does, but this subject seems to impassion him to no end. The guests and scenarios have been so fun, and I've genuinely learned a lot about staying alive while afraid. The only thing I would wish that would change is for the episodes to be much longer. It's so fun to hear my fave comedians talk fear and dreams and general life, I get so bummed out when episodes end. Marks of a great podcast. Anthony is great at interviewing and getting great stories from his guests by sharing his own. We've missed you since Phoney and Call-y ended, it's nice to have you back!
  • REZNIL JANNERY
    Complete nonsense
    …yet just what I need these days❣️
  • Robskibig
    Hilarious!
    Great podcast! Hopefully y’all keep this going.
  • Allielime1254
    Pointless banter
    Just takes forever for them to stop inane banter and get to some point
  • ravioliapoclypse
    I like this
    I like this podcast. I like the content and the guests
  • Lrostam
    Why aren’t we talking about the topic
    Like at all? Most of it is just what they think are humorous anecdotes. But they’re SO annoying
  • HunterD200
    Dumb
    As a “Christian” you shouldn’t put down other religions where Christ is the center of their beliefs.
  • HCummins90
    Waste of life
    Intolerable. Could be interesting but jokes fall flat.
  • Milwookie
    So funny!
    This is the only podcast I can’t listen to at work because I laugh so much. Love it!
  • Cheesus Crunch
    Great!
    I love Atamanuik!
  • plocktonjenny
    Dark but hilarious
    Anthony Atamanuik is a beautiful weirdo who makes me laugh
  • HopeLincoln
    Level up your humor
    I quit listening due to how much objectification of woman there is. Seriously they can’t have slightly more advanced humor than talking about sexy women on Instagram for 20 minutes? Grow up.
  • Marlyarc
    Great way to start the day
    There is nothing quite like the thought of laughing your way to the grave in the morning.
  • Bean 160
    My review reflects that hate improv
    I have no idea how the algorithm figured I’d like this. It’s not my cup of tea. But if you like improv I think you might actually like it.
  • jkjkjk777
    advertised to be more informative than it really is
    It’s more comedic improv entertainment than informative, as it’s been advertised. I have literally learned nothing.
  • freekittens101
    Hey
    Do one about how you would survive being stranded on an island inhabited solely by cannibals
  • Embear55
    Great improv, host and guests!
    Love the premise and Tony is a great improviser as are all of his guests to date! Anyone that misses the Phoney and Cally podcast (like me) should listen to this podcast!
  • Sugar Smacks
    Hilarious and practical
    Love this new podcast, it’s both entertaining and informative. Appreciate the funny setup scenarios!
  • VCasas
    Funny!
    Are people ok… like are they. A lot of reviews saying the comedians cuss too much. Um have they ever listened to a comedy podcast before no matter what they were talking about. People are so weird. CUSS ON MY COMEDY FRIENDS!
  • Zeldaisfun!!
    ???
    This podcast is just funny to listen to, five stars
  • JJS vid kid
    Bee episode
    Couldn’t listen…first two minutes it was stupid…then it got salacious. 🙄 actually the worst podcast I have ever encountered
  • JacksRage
    Funny & Entertaining
    Enjoying the show so far. I read some other reviews complaining about certain subjects, particularly religion. No matter the subject you use for comedy you’ll offend someone. The show is ridiculous and curses a lot, so….yeah it’s fun.
  • ellie_moosie
    This is hilarious
    I love this! I love the cheesy beginnings, the host and the guests!!
  • BeCreative19
    Just another tragic talk show
    It’s just another talk show with corny skits at the beginning of episodes. This isn't comedy, it’s tragic. Anthony is NOT funny or interesting to listen to, and neither are his guests.
  • austboston
    Bashing Religion
    Just started listening to an episode and was really disappointed to hear negative and untruthful talk of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The information conveyed was not only inaccurate but also had nothing to do with the rest of the episode. I found it distasteful and disrespectful to a large group of people.
  • sophiayadon
    Distasteful and Offensive
    The first episode I started made fun of a religion. It’s distasteful to use religion as inaccurate comedic content.
  • claire*calhoun
    Great concept…
    Lots of filler & off topic stuff, don’t like the skits at the start of the episodes, wish they would just get to the point… but then the episode would be less than 10 minutes long. Just read wikihow instead.
  • kaahmm
    Great show
    Really enjoy the skits and an overall good time
  • kmac1013
    This podcast already exists -
    It’s called “How to Survive with Danielle and Kristine”
  • littlest frost giant
    Great and entertaining
    Great podcast. Great banter
  • JoannaG🍟
    Love the improv!
    The improv skits at the beginning and end are the best! Very entertaining and hilarious. Love the idea for this show.
  • candra keyport
    Too much swearing
    Could not get through an episode due to vulgar language.
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