The Steve Calis Show!
The Steve Calis Show!
CalisMedia
The Steve Calis Show is a chaotic but heartfelt comedy podcast about navigating life in your thirties — honestly, vulnerably, and with plenty of laughs along the way. Hosted by Steve Calis and his friends Kev, George and Lissy, the show mixes humour, mental health, relationships, nostalgia, local Yeovil stories, pop culture, interviews, and real conversations about modern life. Funny, honest, ridiculous, and genuinely human — this is a front row seat to one ridiculous man and his friends trying to figure life out in real time.
K is for Kids! Parenting Challenges, Family Life & Relationship Pressure
K is for Kids!Having children can be one of life's greatest joys—but it can also bring unexpected challenges, relationship pressure, exhaustion, and plenty of parenting mistakes along the way.In this honest and entertaining episode of The Steve Calis Show, we explore the realities of raising children, navigating family life, and maintaining healthy relationships while juggling the demands of parenthood. From funny parenting mishaps and unforgettable family moments to the serious impact children can have on marriages and long-term relationships, nothing is off limits.This episode explores:Parenting challenges and common mistakesRaising children in today's worldHow kids affect relationships and marriagesFamily life, stress and communicationBalancing parenthood with personal identityFunny stories and relatable parenting momentsThe realities of modern parentingWhether you're a parent, expecting your first child, thinking about starting a family, or simply interested in the ups and downs of family life, this episode offers honest conversation, humour, and plenty of relatable moments.Join us for a candid discussion about children, parenting, relationships, family dynamics, and the beautiful chaos that comes with raising kids.#Parenting #FamilyLife #Relationships #Marriage #Children #Parenthood #ParentingPodcast #FamilyPodcast #MentalHealth #TheSteveCalisShow
Jun 1
23 min
M is for..Men’s Mental Health: An Honest Conversation with Boxing Coach Ollie Power
In this powerful episode of The Steve Calis Show, Steve sits down with local boxing coach Ollie Power for a deeply honest conversation about the growing crisis in men’s mental health.What begins as a discussion about the pressures facing men today soon becomes something much more personal. Steve and Ollie open up about life, fatherhood, relationships, vulnerability and the challenges men face when trying to talk about their mental wellbeing. With Kevin in the producer chair guiding the conversation, the episode evolves into a thoughtful and surprisingly emotional discussion about what men are really going through behind closed doors.This episode explores the stigma around men speaking openly, why so many struggle in silence, and how connection, honesty and community can help improve mental health.Expect a conversation that is serious, heartfelt and ultimately hopeful — with real insights into how men can better support themselves and each other from a british comedy podcast like no otherTopics include:• Men’s mental health and emotional wellbeing• The pressures of modern life and fatherhood• Why men struggle to open up• Breaking the stigma around mental health• Honest conversation between friendsIf you are affected by any of the themes in this episode then please reach out to one of the contacts below: - Samaritans 116 123 - Mental Health foundation 0800 0119 100- MIND - 0300 1021234Plus plenty more on google. You are not alone. i promise.
May 13
1 hr 5 min
J is for… Jealousy | Why We Envy Friends, Relationships & Success
In this episode of The Steve Calis Show, Steve and George dive into one of the most universal and uncomfortable human emotions: jealousy.Everyone feels it — whether it's jealousy in relationships, envy of friends' success, or the quiet comparison we make when someone else's life seems to be going better than our own. But almost nobody wants to admit it.With their usual mix of humour, honesty and brutal self-reflection, Steve and George open up about the moments they've felt jealous in their careers, friendships and personal lives. From professional envy to relationship insecurity, this episode explores why jealousy exists and what it reveals about who we are.The conversation is funny, awkward, and surprisingly honest — exactly what listeners have come to expect from The Steve Calis Show.If you've ever compared yourself to someone else, felt left behind, or wondered why jealousy can creep into even the strongest friendships, this episode will hit home.Expect laughs, uncomfortable truths, and a reminder that even the emotions we try to hide are part of being human.🎙 Topics include:• Jealousy in friendships and relationships• Career envy and comparison• Why social comparison affects everyone• Honest conversations about insecurity• Comedy, vulnerability and real-life reflection
May 6
28 min
Kev Checks In On Steve | Chaos, Success & A Complicated Brain
After a few darker and more personal episodes, (only one of which is hasnt been taken down..) Kev sits down with Steve for an honest check-in.In this episode of The Steve Calis Show, the roles reverse as Kevin interviews Steve about how he’s really doing — mentally, emotionally, and creatively — after a difficult period and an unexpectedly successful few months for the show.It’s lighter, funnier, and more chaotic than recent episodes, but still honest underneath. Steve opens up about struggling to feel a sense of achievement even when things are objectively going well, overthinking success, and what it’s like living with a complicated brain that never fully switches off.There are laughs, ridiculous tangents, moments of real clarity, and the kind of open conversation that has become part of the heart of this show.A funny, refreshing, and surprisingly relatable episode about ambition, mental health, self-doubt, and trying to enjoy the moment.🎧 Expect:Honest mental health conversationComedy and chaos returningReflections on recent successAnxiety, ambition & self-worthKev trying to figure Steve outSometimes the brain is the hardest thing to understand.
Apr 29
36 min
A Quick Check-In: Things Haven’t Been Easy
In this short, more personal episode of The Steve Calis Show, Steve opens up about a difficult period with his mental health.From the side effects of coming off a weight loss jab to a complicated relationship with food, this is an honest and unfiltered check-in on how things have really been.No performance — just a real, intimate conversation.If you’ve been struggling, feeling off, or dealing with your own relationship with food or mental health, you’re not alone.
Apr 16
9 min
I Is For… Irritating! Petty Annoyances & Local Backlash
I is for… Irritating.In this episode of The Steve Calis Show, we dive into the small, petty things in life that shouldn’t annoy us… but absolutely do.From everyday frustrations and minor inconveniences to the little habits that drive us mad, this is a full-on rant about the things we all pretend don’t bother us — but definitely do.But it’s not just petty complaints…Steve also addresses the backlash from a recent viral video where he named the best places to eat in Yeovil — and let’s just say… not everyone agreed. We talk through the reactions, the comments, and what happens when local opinions collide online.It’s funny, honest, slightly chaotic, and very relatable — because sometimes the smallest things cause the biggest reactions.🎧 Expect:Petty annoyances and everyday frustrationsFunny rants and relatable momentsThe Yeovil food debate explainedHonest reactions to online backlashChaos, laughs, and real talkIf you’ve ever been irrationally annoyed or found yourself shouting at something small — this one’s for you.
Mar 28
31 min
Yeovil: The Good And The Bad (H is for..Home!)
H is for… Home.In this episode of The Steve Calis Show, we turn the spotlight on our hometown — Yeovil.After a wave of new local listeners, it felt right to dedicate an episode to the place that shaped us. From our top five places to eat and drink in Yeovil to the realities of living here, we cover the good, the bad, and everything in between.We talk about what makes Yeovil great — the people, the memories, the local spots — but also have an honest conversation about the challenges, including crime, reputation, and what it’s really like growing up in a small town.It’s funny, nostalgic, honest, and at times a little bit chaotic — but above all, it’s real.Whether you’re from Yeovil, thinking about visiting, or just love hearing honest conversations about small-town life, this episode is for you.🎧 Expect:Our top 5 places to eat and drink in YeovilGrowing up in a small townThe best and worst parts of local lifeHonest conversation about Yeovil todayComedy, nostalgia, and real talkThis is our home — and this is our take on it.
Mar 21
29 min
G Is For… Gratitude (And Absolute Chaos)
G is for… Gratitude.In this episode of The Steve Calis Show, we attempt to talk about the things we’re genuinely grateful for… and somehow end up spiralling into conspiracy theories, trying to make each other laugh for 20 minutes straight, and questioning reality along the way.Because that’s what this show is.Between the chaos, ridiculous tangents, and attempts to break each other, there are real moments of connection and clarity — honest reflections on gratitude, perspective, and appreciating what we have (even when life feels mad).It’s funny. It’s slightly unhinged. And it’s surprisingly heartfelt in places.If you like comedy podcasts that mix real conversation with nonsense, laughter with meaning, and gratitude with conspiracy theories… you’re in the right place.🎧 Expect:Trying not to laughRidiculous conspiracy chatHonest gratitude reflectionsChaos and clarityWarm, ridiculous conversationThis is The Steve Calis Show at its most chaotic… and most sincere.
Mar 2
26 min
F Is For… Family | This One Was Hard to Record
In this more personal episode of The Steve Calis Show, Steve opens up about his own complicated relationship with family — and why this topic isn’t always easy to talk about.What starts as a conversation about family quickly becomes something more honest, more vulnerable, and more real than expected. This episode steps away from the usual ridiculous tangents and laughter, and instead explores the emotional weight that family can carry — the love, the distance, the confusion, and the impact it leaves behind.It’s uncomfortable at times. It’s open. And it’s completely genuine.Because while this show is built on comedy, it’s also built on truth — and not every truth is funny.If you’ve ever struggled with family, felt conflicted, or found it difficult to explain your own experience, this conversation might resonate more than you expect.🎧 Expect:Honest and vulnerable conversationReal reflections on family relationshipsEmotional opennessA different side of the showThis is one of the most personal episodes of The Steve Calis Show so far.
Feb 20
54 min
From Yeovil Legends to the Spotify Top 100 👀
New listeners — welcome. This is us.After the incredible response to Yeovil Legends: Tommy Lauchlan, so many new people have joined The Steve Calis Show — so we thought it was time to properly reintroduce ourselves.This episode is a reset. A reminder. A mission statement.We talk about who we are, why we started the podcast, what makes this show funny, warm, ridiculous, and honest — and where we’re trying to take it next. Because this isn’t just a comedy podcast. It’s a journey. And yes… we’ve got our eyes on the Spotify Top 100.Listen in as we break down our favourite bits from our episode with Tommy Lauchlan and discuss who we should talk too next from our home town!If you’re new here, this is the perfect place to start.If you’ve been with us from the beginning — you’re part of this story.🎧 Expect:The origins of the podcastHonest reflectionsRidiculous tangentsBig laughsBig ambitionThe journey continues.
Feb 11
29 min
Load more