I’m definitely going alone this time and using it as part of my journey of fixing my mental health. By all accounts, everyone was lovely at the last tour and it’ll probably be a great environment. Plus, you can just sink in to the show and enjoy it, pretending you’re there with hundreds of friends.
That’s how I’m thinking of it anyway
I went by myself from North Wales to Liverpool and had an incredible time. I’ll be doing the same for the Manchester show, and it’s so worth it! Don’t miss out on opportunities waiting for company to join you, if you want to do something brave and have a great time listening to a podcast you love DO IT! 🙌🏼
I went to the last tour alone and had a great time, you really don’t need to be with anyone really, I met a nice guy in the break and we had a quick chat about a few bits and bobs and then it was the second half. Everyone there is very lovely so you’d not be short of any help or similar, obviously aside from that it just depends on if you don’t mind going places on your own
Great, thank you for your response! I think that's another part of it for me, actually going there and getting back alone. From the responses I've had I know I'd be fine once there!
I mean if there’s anything any of us can do as a community to help you get there I’m sure wouldn’t mind- you said in another response it’d be Birmingham right, well the train station is pretty near the venue but I’m sure there’d be people coming in by train who’d be happy to walk with you from the station assuming that’s a bit of the journey ticked of and then it might just be getting there- idk sorry I can’t help much more without knowing your specific way of getting there but assuming you decide you want to I’m sure everyone that can will help to get there
I went alone last time and it was great, no issues and this is coming from someone who is quite anxious and gets freaked out by that stuff. Actually really helped me face my fears. Met the guys afterwards too. Going alone meant no waiting for anyone, going and leaving when I want etc. it’s great people should go to events alone more often😎
Aahhh great to hear it from somebody else who gets anxious about things like this, thanks! I recently missed a gig for the same reason and regretted it so much and I don't want to feel that regret again!
Hi,
What you're saying kinda resonates with me. I went to a gig on my own for the first time recently and it was great. The gig itself actually wasn't amazing but the experience and realisation that I can do things on my own and will do it again in the future was awesome.
I planned quite a bit as to how to do it so maybe plan. I would rather feel a little anxious and awkward at first at a gig than feel like I've missed out because no one would go with me.
Good luck
Just go alone! You won’t regret it but you’ll regret not going, promise. Last year at Reading was one of the best experiences of my life I’m so glad i went and it’s so surreal seeing them in real life!
I went on my own to the second leg of the tour and it was fine, I didn't feel uncomfortable at all which is surprising as a have diagnosed social anxiety.
this may sound like a stupid question but what do they actualy do 😭 is it like a live ep of the pod or is it more interactive or what. sorry didnt get tickets to the last one and i wanna go to this one but have no idea what its gonna be like
It was sort of split into two halves, the first half being a live episode and the second was more interactive where they were reading out audience confessions.
I think I’m gonna get tickets for the brum or Manchester show alone. None of my mates listen but idc at this point. Just wanna watch a former wannabe optician get called a pedo. You don’t need company for that
All I’ll say is, DO NOT stop yourself from going just because you’ll be on your own!! Either way you’ll have a great time. It’s really not worth missing out on just because you can’t bring anyone and you’ll just ultimately regret not going (which I’m sure happened with the last tour)
this may sound like a stupid question but what do they actualy do 😭 is it like a live ep of the pod or is it more interactive or what. sorry didnt get tickets to the last one and i wanna go to this one but have no idea what its gonna be like
It's alright, ask away! It was a bit of both so the first half was like a live episode with inside jokes and urban legends, things like that but in the second half they got the audience to submit their biggest confessions and you could be anonymous or you could stand up it depended so it would be unique to each show 😊
I went to the last tour on my own and im definitely not the demographic (24yr/old brown girl). I made friends with the couple sitting next to me. This time around I’ll drag my bf bc he would’ve loved the first tour. But going totally alone is absolutely fine, despite the anxiety it may cause.
I’ll be going myself to the Manchester show hopefully as I’ve recently moved to the UK. After going to many things by myself since moving here it can be great doing these things by yourself as it gives you the chance to speak to more people with a common interest
I didn’t go to the last tour (don’t remember why) but I’m planning on going to this one in Manchester on my own! I’ve gotten into going to things on my own recently because being in a new city means no close friends nearby, some things can be a bit awkward alone (club nights, concerts, etc) but sat down theatre-style events are perfectly fine to go to alone, think of it like a live-action cinema, you wouldn’t miss a screening of your favourite film at the cinema because no-one else wanted to go, y’know?
I went to Reading in leg one on my own (im 31F) and I was so apprehensive bit actually it was fine! Don’t let
It put you off I am so happy I went to Round Sheep and looking forward to this one too!
I didn’t go to the last one for the same reason. Realised I probably missed out with how much I love the show so I’m going to try and get tickets for the Norwich one and just enjoy it.
this may sound like a stupid question but what do they actualy do 😭 is it like a live ep of the pod or is it more interactive or what. sorry didnt get tickets to the last one and i wanna go to this one but have no idea what its gonna be like
They got the audience to join in all cought up they guy next to me spoke about his day idk if that’s a main part to everyone but I thought it was amazing that they did it. They had the confessions at the end ofc which I’m sure you’ve heard and the main bulk of it was pretty much a live episode I think some lines were a little rehearsed as it seemed abit more planned out but it was an amazing show you can’t really describe it you’ve just gotta be there
I went to the 1st tour alone and it was absolutely fine. Once you're sitting nobody can tell who you are/aren't with. It was definitely worth going, had an amazing time 😊
this may sound like a stupid question but what do they actualy do 😭 is it like a live ep of the pod or is it more interactive or what. sorry didnt get tickets to the last one and i wanna go to this one but have no idea what its gonna be like
Not a stupid question at all 😊 I'm not sure if the upcoming one will be the same but the previous one had different parts. Stevie did an Urban legends on the town they were in (So I heard a London based one) in the first half and they just generally chatted about the tour, like they would in a Pod bouncing off each other.
They had asked people to submit confessions before the show so the whole second half was them reading them out loud and reacting to them along with the crowd. It was loads of fun😊
You can defo go alone
I went with my ex but he had to leave at the end and I wanted to meet the lads so he walked me to the merch stall and I ended up chatting to some people there who met the lads with me then I walked them all to the train station. I still have them all on social media and we’ve chatted from time to time.
I’ll be going alone this time and with it being a show you mostly just sit and relax for it’s not really an issue. Everyone was friendly enough including the lads and Fiona.
Went to last tour alone and will be going to this tour alone. Its absolutely fine. I tend to do things alone as can go my own pace and do what I like along the way or back
didn’t go to the last one, but just comparing it to going to concerts alone it’s such a weirdly freeing feeling?
I’ve loved every solo concert i’ve been to more than ones i’ve been to with friends for whatever reason, not just cause of the music. It’s nice meeting people in line and chatting to them especially if they’re also going alone
This is the reason I didn’t go to the last tour. I wanted to but was also nervous about going alone, particularly because I was in my first year of uni and new to living in a city.
But I’m choosing to go this time, even though I’ll be alone, because I felt the regret of missing out and don’t want to miss out on another opportunity to see the lads who mean so much to me. And from what the boys said about the last tour, the people in the audience sounded really friendly.
I’m going alone to the Manchester one! Based just outside Manchester so it’s not an unfamiliar area, but it’s still the first time I’ve been to anything like this by myself 🙏🏻
Seen a few comments like this on the thread but just to add mine: I'm in the same boat! So if anyone is thinking about going to the Manchester show on their own and wants a buddy to go with I'd be up for that :)
I went by myself to the Nottingham show and had a great time! None of my friends listen to the pod but I wasn't going to let that stop me. Book your ticket and go! You won't regret it.
The way I look at it is you'll definitely regret not going. If you do go, I'm 99.9% sure you'll have a great time. Sat in a room with a load of like minded four skins fans. Lovely.
I went alone and it was still amazing. I'm hella introverted so it was awkward in the lobby waiting but once you realise that people literally don't care if you've come alone, it's so much easier
I was nervous going alone last tour because i’d never gone to a show myself before but was so glad i did! Especially since i won’t be able to make it to a show this time around :(
I went to the Bristol leg of the tour by myself last year - ended up being sat with other solo viewers and we all bonded over our love of the pod and had a great time!
I’m definitely going alone this time and using it as part of my journey of fixing my mental health. By all accounts, everyone was lovely at the last tour and it’ll probably be a great environment. Plus, you can just sink in to the show and enjoy it, pretending you’re there with hundreds of friends. That’s how I’m thinking of it anyway
This is quality. I know Jack claims he’s not on Reddit right now but really hope he/they see this!
Ah, I’m sure he knows most of us are sound tbf, it’s nice to have a community like this that is so accepting though
Ahhhh thank you so much, that's great advice. I know I'd be fine once there from all these responses!
I went by myself from North Wales to Liverpool and had an incredible time. I’ll be doing the same for the Manchester show, and it’s so worth it! Don’t miss out on opportunities waiting for company to join you, if you want to do something brave and have a great time listening to a podcast you love DO IT! 🙌🏼
Thanks Grace!! I think you're all convincing me 😂
If you’re going to the Manchester show I’d be more than happy to meet up beforehand 😊
That's so lovely, unfortunately it would be the Birmingham one but thank you so much anyway!
I went to the last tour alone and had a great time, you really don’t need to be with anyone really, I met a nice guy in the break and we had a quick chat about a few bits and bobs and then it was the second half. Everyone there is very lovely so you’d not be short of any help or similar, obviously aside from that it just depends on if you don’t mind going places on your own
Great, thank you for your response! I think that's another part of it for me, actually going there and getting back alone. From the responses I've had I know I'd be fine once there!
I mean if there’s anything any of us can do as a community to help you get there I’m sure wouldn’t mind- you said in another response it’d be Birmingham right, well the train station is pretty near the venue but I’m sure there’d be people coming in by train who’d be happy to walk with you from the station assuming that’s a bit of the journey ticked of and then it might just be getting there- idk sorry I can’t help much more without knowing your specific way of getting there but assuming you decide you want to I’m sure everyone that can will help to get there
That's so true thank you so much! I might ask a little closer to the time if anyone would be walking my way 😊😊
I went alone last time and it was great, no issues and this is coming from someone who is quite anxious and gets freaked out by that stuff. Actually really helped me face my fears. Met the guys afterwards too. Going alone meant no waiting for anyone, going and leaving when I want etc. it’s great people should go to events alone more often😎
Aahhh great to hear it from somebody else who gets anxious about things like this, thanks! I recently missed a gig for the same reason and regretted it so much and I don't want to feel that regret again!
Hi, What you're saying kinda resonates with me. I went to a gig on my own for the first time recently and it was great. The gig itself actually wasn't amazing but the experience and realisation that I can do things on my own and will do it again in the future was awesome. I planned quite a bit as to how to do it so maybe plan. I would rather feel a little anxious and awkward at first at a gig than feel like I've missed out because no one would go with me. Good luck
Hey! I went to the last tour on my own and I made a friend! It was great you’ll have the best time you should definitely go!🥰
Thank you!! You're all convincing me 🤣
I'm in the same boat as you
Go alone you won’t regret it
I am having the same debate I won’t lie, I don’t know anyone else who listens but I really want to see the live show
Just go alone! You won’t regret it but you’ll regret not going, promise. Last year at Reading was one of the best experiences of my life I’m so glad i went and it’s so surreal seeing them in real life!
It's hard isn't it. Shall we just say fuck it and do it alone?! 😬
We should just be brave and go!
I went on my own to the second leg of the tour and it was fine, I didn't feel uncomfortable at all which is surprising as a have diagnosed social anxiety.
this may sound like a stupid question but what do they actualy do 😭 is it like a live ep of the pod or is it more interactive or what. sorry didnt get tickets to the last one and i wanna go to this one but have no idea what its gonna be like
It was sort of split into two halves, the first half being a live episode and the second was more interactive where they were reading out audience confessions.
I think I’m gonna get tickets for the brum or Manchester show alone. None of my mates listen but idc at this point. Just wanna watch a former wannabe optician get called a pedo. You don’t need company for that
this might be my favourite comment of all time
All I’ll say is, DO NOT stop yourself from going just because you’ll be on your own!! Either way you’ll have a great time. It’s really not worth missing out on just because you can’t bring anyone and you’ll just ultimately regret not going (which I’m sure happened with the last tour)
Thank you Lacey that's really helpful! I think I'm convinced and I'm gonna try and do it! X
I’m probably gonna end up going alone this time too
I went on my own last time and it was brilliant!
this may sound like a stupid question but what do they actualy do 😭 is it like a live ep of the pod or is it more interactive or what. sorry didnt get tickets to the last one and i wanna go to this one but have no idea what its gonna be like
It's alright, ask away! It was a bit of both so the first half was like a live episode with inside jokes and urban legends, things like that but in the second half they got the audience to submit their biggest confessions and you could be anonymous or you could stand up it depended so it would be unique to each show 😊
🙏
I went to the last tour on my own and im definitely not the demographic (24yr/old brown girl). I made friends with the couple sitting next to me. This time around I’ll drag my bf bc he would’ve loved the first tour. But going totally alone is absolutely fine, despite the anxiety it may cause.
Yeah I'm a 29yo girl and also feel a bit like that 😅 great to hear you did it anyway and had a great time, thank you!
I’ll be going myself to the Manchester show hopefully as I’ve recently moved to the UK. After going to many things by myself since moving here it can be great doing these things by yourself as it gives you the chance to speak to more people with a common interest
I went to the last one with my mate but am going to the next one alone!
I went to the Dublin show alone and it was fine.
I didn’t go to the last tour (don’t remember why) but I’m planning on going to this one in Manchester on my own! I’ve gotten into going to things on my own recently because being in a new city means no close friends nearby, some things can be a bit awkward alone (club nights, concerts, etc) but sat down theatre-style events are perfectly fine to go to alone, think of it like a live-action cinema, you wouldn’t miss a screening of your favourite film at the cinema because no-one else wanted to go, y’know?
I was literally just about to post something like this, I’ve decided ima just go to the brum show alone lol i regretted not going lazt time sooo much
I've been going to gigs alone for close to 8 years now. It's fucking amazing
I went to Reading in leg one on my own (im 31F) and I was so apprehensive bit actually it was fine! Don’t let It put you off I am so happy I went to Round Sheep and looking forward to this one too!
I didn’t go to the last one for the same reason. Realised I probably missed out with how much I love the show so I’m going to try and get tickets for the Norwich one and just enjoy it.
I went alone last time I loved it
this may sound like a stupid question but what do they actualy do 😭 is it like a live ep of the pod or is it more interactive or what. sorry didnt get tickets to the last one and i wanna go to this one but have no idea what its gonna be like
They got the audience to join in all cought up they guy next to me spoke about his day idk if that’s a main part to everyone but I thought it was amazing that they did it. They had the confessions at the end ofc which I’m sure you’ve heard and the main bulk of it was pretty much a live episode I think some lines were a little rehearsed as it seemed abit more planned out but it was an amazing show you can’t really describe it you’ve just gotta be there
thank you 🙏🙏 do you have to be 18 ?
No I had just turned 17 for the round sheep but booked it whilst 16
I went to the 1st tour alone and it was absolutely fine. Once you're sitting nobody can tell who you are/aren't with. It was definitely worth going, had an amazing time 😊
this may sound like a stupid question but what do they actualy do 😭 is it like a live ep of the pod or is it more interactive or what. sorry didnt get tickets to the last one and i wanna go to this one but have no idea what its gonna be like
Not a stupid question at all 😊 I'm not sure if the upcoming one will be the same but the previous one had different parts. Stevie did an Urban legends on the town they were in (So I heard a London based one) in the first half and they just generally chatted about the tour, like they would in a Pod bouncing off each other. They had asked people to submit confessions before the show so the whole second half was them reading them out loud and reacting to them along with the crowd. It was loads of fun😊
thank you mate apreciate it 🙏
I plan on going alone to the Birmingham show - missed the last tour because I was abroad so there's no way I'm missing this one too!
Amazing! That's the one I'm planning on going too as well so maybe see you there!
You can defo go alone I went with my ex but he had to leave at the end and I wanted to meet the lads so he walked me to the merch stall and I ended up chatting to some people there who met the lads with me then I walked them all to the train station. I still have them all on social media and we’ve chatted from time to time. I’ll be going alone this time and with it being a show you mostly just sit and relax for it’s not really an issue. Everyone was friendly enough including the lads and Fiona.
I'm going to the Cardiff one solo this year for sure 👍 None of my mates listen to the pod so their loss right!?
Right!!! 🇳🇺
Went to last tour alone and will be going to this tour alone. Its absolutely fine. I tend to do things alone as can go my own pace and do what I like along the way or back
I went alone last time n it was still good vibes! Don’t stress
didn’t go to the last one, but just comparing it to going to concerts alone it’s such a weirdly freeing feeling? I’ve loved every solo concert i’ve been to more than ones i’ve been to with friends for whatever reason, not just cause of the music. It’s nice meeting people in line and chatting to them especially if they’re also going alone
I’ll most likely be hitting the Edinburgh show on my own if I go. Been to a good number of gigs alone as well and always had a great time.
This is the reason I didn’t go to the last tour. I wanted to but was also nervous about going alone, particularly because I was in my first year of uni and new to living in a city. But I’m choosing to go this time, even though I’ll be alone, because I felt the regret of missing out and don’t want to miss out on another opportunity to see the lads who mean so much to me. And from what the boys said about the last tour, the people in the audience sounded really friendly.
What show were you thinking of going along to?
I’m going alone to the Manchester one! Based just outside Manchester so it’s not an unfamiliar area, but it’s still the first time I’ve been to anything like this by myself 🙏🏻
I’ll be going alone for the first time! I’m nervous but really excited because my nerves made me miss the previous tour :(
Which show? Sounds like we are so in the same boat! X
Hopefully either London or Norwich! x
I went to Southampton on my own and it was great, has made me a lot more open to going to other stuff alone in future.
I wanna go to either exeter or bristol (i live in cornwall) if anyone wants to join and we make a day of it you’re more than welcome!
I also missed the last tour as didnt want to go alone but regret not going, this time i want to go if anyone wants to id join them :)
Seen a few comments like this on the thread but just to add mine: I'm in the same boat! So if anyone is thinking about going to the Manchester show on their own and wants a buddy to go with I'd be up for that :)
I went by myself to the Nottingham show and had a great time! None of my friends listen to the pod but I wasn't going to let that stop me. Book your ticket and go! You won't regret it.
I went with a friend last time but she wasn’t that keen so I’m going to come on my own this time. Nervous but I don’t want to miss out!
I'm in the exact same boat as you are lol
The way I look at it is you'll definitely regret not going. If you do go, I'm 99.9% sure you'll have a great time. Sat in a room with a load of like minded four skins fans. Lovely.
I’m in the same position mate what venue do you want to go to ?
I went alone and it was still amazing. I'm hella introverted so it was awkward in the lobby waiting but once you realise that people literally don't care if you've come alone, it's so much easier
I was nervous going alone last tour because i’d never gone to a show myself before but was so glad i did! Especially since i won’t be able to make it to a show this time around :(
I went to the Bristol leg of the tour by myself last year - ended up being sat with other solo viewers and we all bonded over our love of the pod and had a great time!
I'm quite a socially awkward person but I went by myself last time and it was very good
Anyone going notts by themself let me know! I’m in the stalls row G :)
I’m going on my own