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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People who lie awake in bed wondering how to survive a zombie attack are not alone. So does Anthony Atamanuik, host of Don't Panic with Anthony Atamanuik. On the podcast, Anthony shares his strategy for getting to sleep. In each episode, the standup comic discusses solutions to the topics of his dread.

Podcast listeners learn what to do if someone buries them alive or if a bear attacks. Anyone wanting to get free after a kidnapping can get great advice here. Anthony goes on wild journeys with fellow comedians through the worst situations one can imagine.

Besides hosting the Don't Panic comedy podcast, Anthony writes, acts, and performs stand-up. Many people may recognize him from his Donald Trump impersonations. Anthony jokes he makes his ancestors proud as the child of a long line of worriers. He says his panic is a family trait, and he makes the most of it by having fun with fear.

In the first episode, comedian Paul Scheer discusses a terrifying topic. What should someone do if their car gets submerged in water with them in it? The episode begins with an improvised skit. Two friends drive in a car, deciding whether to stop for snacks. The cliffs loom below as they chat. The car swerves and falls into the cold waters of the Pacific. The sound of bubbles gets louder. The podcast's rollicking theme song asks, "Whatcha gonna do?" Lucky for listeners, Anthony and Paul tell them what they would do in this emergency. Afterward, they share advice from the experts. At the end of the episode, they return to the scene and act out their survival.

Don't Panic with Anthony Atamanuik also offers advice for escaping killer bees and surviving bank robberies. Anthony reminds listeners to stay calm in an emergency. Getting informed is the best way to ensure survival. At least, he hopes this is true. New episodes of the podcast appear every week.

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How to Survive Skydiving with a Faulty Parachute with Julie Klausner | 40

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HELP! This week, the very funny Julie Klausner joins Tony as they try not to PANIC about… SKYDIVING WITH A FAULTY PARACHUTE! Julie and Tony jump off a plane to “keep things interesting” when Julie’s parachute fails to open! What would you do? Pull the emergency chute? Try to find a soft place to land? Come to terms that you’ll be a human pancake soon? We’ll hear how Julie thinks she’d survive this panic inducing scenario, hear what experts say to do, and who knows, maybe Alec Baldwin will visit the podcast! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Survive Being Stuck in a Cave with Carl Tart | 39

How to Survive Being Stuck in a Cave with Carl Tart | 39

The walls are caving in! This week, Carl Tart joins Tony as they try not to PANIC about… BEING STUCK IN A CAVE. Carl and Tony are repelling down a giant sinkhole when they fall in with no way out. What would you do? Try to climb the wall? Look for food? Immediately have a heart attack and give up? We’ll hear what Carl thinks he’d do in this cavernous scenario, hear what the experts say to do, and discover there’s nothing better to take the edge off at the end of a hard day than baking – and eating – a homemade key lime pie. Yum!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Survive an Earthquake with Emmy Blotnick | 38

How to Survive an Earthquake with Emmy Blotnick | 38

The ground is shaking! This week, Emmy Blotnick joins Tony as they try not to PANIC about… SURVIVING AN EARTHQUAKE. Emmy and Tony are enjoying a day at the mall when suddenly – the Earth starts quaking! What would you do? Run? Hide in a doorway? Worry about the inevitable societal collapse that is to come? We’ll hear what Emmy thinks she’d do in this seismic scenario, hear what experts say to do, and discover the most important person to keep alive if you’re at the mall when an earthquake happens is the dude serving drinks at Orange Julius.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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How to Survive Complete Societal Collapse with Neil Casey | 37

How to Survive Complete Societal Collapse with Neil Casey | 37

HELP! This week, the very funny Neil Casey joins Tony as they try not to PANIC about… A COMPLETE SOCIETAL COLLAPSE. This one’s a doozy! Neil and Tony take a stroll around their neighborhood when the city’s power generators malfunction, F-16 fighter planes fly overhead, and every news station claims ‘America has fallen’. What would you do? Hole up at home? Buy survival gear? Start a militia? We’ll hear what Neil thinks he’d do if confronted with this dystopian reality, hear what experts say to do, and discover that Tony is actually pretty happy about all this ‘society collapsing business’ because at least he can smoke cigarettes again. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Survive Getting Abducted by Aliens with Jessica McKenna | 36

How to Survive Getting Abducted by Aliens with Jessica McKenna | 36

HELP! This week, the very funny Jessica McKenna joins Tony as they try not to PANIC about… GETTING ABDUCTED BY ALIENS. Jessica and Tony are a couple out on a nature walk when a UFO appears and beams them up to the ship! What would you do? Whatever the aliens told you? Would you fight them? Maybe listen to their shitty alien music and tell them it’s good just so they leave you alone? We’ll find out what Jessica would do if she was abducted, hear what “experts” say to do, and discover that aliens love corny American game shows. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Survive a Runaway Train with Rachel Dratch | 35

How to Survive a Runaway Train with Rachel Dratch | 35

Oh no! This week, SNL icon Rachel Dratch joins Tony as they try not to PANIC about… BEING STUCK ON A RUNAWAY TRAIN! Rachel and Tony are a couple of Bostonians on the AmTrack when the train speeds up and doesn’t stop! What would you do? Pull the emergency brake? Jump out? Make the train go faster in hopes of creating a wormhole to go back in time? We’ll hear what Rachel thinks she’d do if she was a passenger on a runaway rocket train, hear what experts say to do, and discover that placing a wild wolf on the train during the improv scene is probably NOT the best way to ensure survival of this scenario. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Survive Getting Locked in a Walk-In Freezer with Ashley Ray | 34

How to Survive Getting Locked in a Walk-In Freezer with Ashley Ray | 34

BRRR! This week, the hilarious Ashley Ray joins Tony as they try not to PANIC about… BEING LOCKED IN A WALK-IN FREEZER. Ashley and Tony are two restaurant waiters looking to find a spot to smoke a joint when they accidentally lock themselves in a walk-in freezer! What would you do? Scream for help? Try to break the lock? Do non-stop jumping-jacks to keep your heart rate up? We’ll hear what Ashley thinks she’d do in this frigid scenario, hear what “experts” say to do, and learn that, spoiler alert, “Build An Igloo” is an actual recommendation for this panic-inducing scenario. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Survive Being Set on Fire with D’Arcy Carden | 33

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Survive a Wolf Attack with Broti Gupta | 32

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Survive Getting Struck by Lightning with London Hughes | 31

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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Survive a Bull Attack with Jesse Tyler Ferguson | 30

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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Survive A Runaway Hot Air Balloon with Blaire Erskine | 29

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Survive A Crowd Crush with James Austin Johnson | 28

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!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Survive a Tsunami with Oscar Nunez | 27

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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Survive Falling Into a Frozen Lake with Lennon Parham | 26

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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Survive Getting Your Tongue Stuck on a Frozen Pole with Jillian Bell | 25

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.

How to Survive Falling Down a Well with John Gemberling | 24

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.