Armchair Anonymous: First Responder II
March 6, 2026
The first caller, a Canadian firefighter named Chris, shared a dramatic story of successfully resuscitating a man trapped under a car, who was initially thought to have severe brain damage but ultimately recovered.
Sasha Hamdani (on ADHD)
March 4, 2026
The historical understanding of ADHD has evolved significantly, with initial observations dating back to the 1700s, moving through names like 'hyperkinetic condition' before reaching the modern diagnosis of ADHD with its three subtypes.
Marcus Mumford
March 2, 2026
Marcus Mumford feels that his new album, *
Armchair Anonymous: Las Vegas
February 27, 2026
The first caller, 'Marie,' detailed a chaotic Las Vegas trip involving a severe toe injury, cocaine use, and a subsequent severe reaction to ecstasy leading to self-harm and vomiting.
Adam Mosseri Returns (Head of Instagram)
February 25, 2026
Adam Mosseri believes that in the age of easily reproducible content, digital literacy must evolve beyond simply identifying AI-generated material to critically assessing the creator's incentives and motivations.
Sterling K. Brown
February 23, 2026
Sterling K. Brown's mother intentionally moved him to a more challenging academic environment to ensure he maximized his potential, despite initial resistance from neighborhood peers.
Armchair Anonymous: Unique Kink
February 20, 2026
The episode of *
Colleen Cutcliffe (on the microbiome)
February 18, 2026
Antibiotic use in early life, particularly in infants, is strongly linked to later development of conditions like obesity, diabetes, allergies, depression, asthma, ADHD, and Crohn's disease because it severely damages the developing microbiome.
Charlie Puth
February 16, 2026
Charlie Puth possesses a photographic memory-like approach to sound, allowing him to replicate music by ear, which his mother recognized early on by allowing him to skip formal music reading instruction.
Armchair Anonymous: Meet Cute III
February 13, 2026
The episode features 'Armcherries' sharing exceptionally sweet and life-affirming 'meet cute' stories, including one involving a baton twirler/juggler meeting her future husband at the Philadelphia Folk Festival.
Justin Garcia (on the science of sex)
February 11, 2026
Human sexuality is uniquely tied to social behavior, allowing for sexual activity outside of strict reproductive cycles, unlike many other animal species constrained by physiological cycles.
Kaley Cuoco Returns
February 9, 2026
Kaley Cuoco owns a ranch that has become a full animal rescue, including exotic animals like two zonkeys (zebra/donkey hybrids).
Armchair Anonymous: Cooking Disaster II
February 6, 2026
The segment of *
Claudia Rowe (on the foster care system)
February 4, 2026
Claudia Rowe's initial fixation on understanding murderers, stemming from her work on *
Anderson .Paak
February 2, 2026
Anderson .Paak's career success is heavily attributed to his willingness to collaborate widely and his early career development through humble service, such as working as a hype man for Dumbfound.
Armchair Anonymous: Foreign Object in Butt II
January 30, 2026
The segment features listener-submitted stories for the 'Foreign Object in Butt' prompt, including one where a vibrator was inserted into a bicycle handle grip before being lodged internally, and another involving a screwdriver found in a patient's abdomen.
Ellen Huet (on wellness cults)
January 28, 2026
Control over members' sexuality is a common, effective tactic in cults, often leveraged due to its intimate nature, though Scientology is noted as a rare exception where the leader did not sexually exploit all parishioners.
Marcello Hernández
January 26, 2026
Marcello Hernández intentionally delayed appearing on podcasts until he had substantial, watchable material like his Netflix special, *
Armchair Anonymous: Pets
January 23, 2026
The 'Armchair Anonymous: Pets' segment of *
Elizabeth Smart
January 21, 2026
Elizabeth Smart views her advocacy as an opportunity to assure other survivors they are not alone, stemming from her own experience of feeling shame and embarrassment after her trauma.
Chris Stapleton
January 19, 2026
Chris Stapleton values silence as a necessary space to receive inspiration for songs and thoughts.
Armchair Anonymous: Wild Card XI
January 16, 2026
Listener Marcos recounted a harrowing 2006 incident in South Texas where he and his friends rescued a family from a burning Cadillac following a car crash, only to have the car explode violently a second time.
David McWilliams (on the history of money)
January 14, 2026
Money is a powerful, yet frequently taboo, force in human life that economists themselves often fail to accumulate significant wealth in, suggesting a disconnect between theory and practice.
Kumail Nanjiani Returns
January 12, 2026
The physical transformation of Kumail Nanjiani, particularly his increased muscle mass, has led to unexpected reactions from other men who feel comfortable being physically intimate with him in the gym setting.
Armchair Anonymous: Party Gone Wrong
January 9, 2026
The first caller, Sandy, recounted a high school graduation party in rural Montana that devolved into chaos when a homemade sparkler bomb detonated inside a brand new SUV, leading to a car fire and subsequent forest fire.
Walter Isaacson Returns (biographer & historian)
January 7, 2026
The core method for biographer Walter Isaacson to write compelling narratives is embedding himself in his subjects' lives for years, a process that surprisingly did not alter Elon Musk's behavior.
Cher
January 5, 2026
Cher's successful memoir was only achieved after working with a ghostwriter who allowed her to speak in her authentic voice, unlike previous attempts.
Rerelease: Walton Goggins
January 2, 2026
Walton Goggins is considered by the host to be the best actor across both comedy and drama, citing his roles in *
Rerelease: Nikki Glaser
December 31, 2025
Both Dax Shepard and Nikki Glaser share a deep-seated anxiety about being judged, leading them to either over-prepare (Dax's past self) or under-prepare (Nikki's current strategy) for high-stakes events.
Rerelease: Adam Scott Returns
December 29, 2025
Adam Scott's return to the *
Best of Friday 2025
December 26, 2025
A caller shared a horrifying experience of drinking water contaminated with a dead mouse that had crawled into her stainless steel water bottle left in her car overnight.
Best of Wednesday 2025
December 24, 2025
Undercover work, especially when being stripped and checked for wires, triggers an intense, involuntary adrenaline dump that overrides conscious reaction, causing time dilation and memory lapses like forgetting one's own middle name.
Best of Monday 2025
December 22, 2025
Comedian Nikki Glaser experiences post-award show depression due to seeing the facade and desperation among famous people, contrasting with the genuine magic she witnesses in musical performances.
Armchair Anonymous: Holiday Nightmare III
December 19, 2025
The episode, part of the 'Armchair Anonymous: Holiday Nightmare III' series on 'Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard', features listener-submitted stories detailing chaotic and disastrous holiday experiences.
Holiday Dinner 2025
December 17, 2025
The group's discussion on physical attraction revealed varied preferences, ranging from Jess's focus on lip symmetry to Kristen's emphasis on the micro-muscles around the eyes.
Zooey Deschanel Returns
December 15, 2025
Zooey Deschanel's family was recently evacuated due to a fire, leading to discussions about the importance of preparedness and the emotional impact of losing a childhood home.
Armchair Anonymous: Stealing II
December 12, 2025
The discussion on stealing suggests that vices like shoplifting may skew female, possibly linked to evolutionary behaviors like 'nesting' and 'squirreling away things,' while men's vices might lean toward violence like murder.
Coltan Scrivner (on morbid curiosities)
December 10, 2025
Humans are drawn to morbid curiosity, which serves the ultimate purpose of self-protection by providing safe opportunities to learn about danger, a concept supported by animal predator inspection behavior.
Jake Johnson Returns Again
December 8, 2025
Jake Johnson is experiencing a professional "rebirth" by embracing smaller, less scrutinized acting roles, which allows him to focus on the craft and let go of the need for total control over his career trajectory.
Armchair Anonymous: Wild Card X
December 5, 2025
The 'Armchair Anonymous: Wild Card X' segment features listeners sharing highly dramatic, personal stories, including a near-fatal sailing accident and a complex marital betrayal uncovered through a neighbor's email.
James L. Brooks (director and producer)
December 3, 2025
James L. Brooks' early resourcefulness as a high school reporter, securing exclusive interviews with figures like Louis Armstrong and Anne Bancroft, foreshadowed his career driven by a need for control and observation.
D'Arcy Carden Returns
December 1, 2025
D'Arcy Carden and Sherry Cola formed a strong bond while co-hosting the travel show on HGTV, which is described as 'Home and Gardening Television' and features unique vacation rentals.
Armchair Anonymous: Thanksgiving III
November 28, 2025
The Thanksgiving stories shared by listeners on *
David Fajgenbaum (on repurposing medicine)
November 26, 2025
David Fajgenbaum's commitment to medicine was solidified by a promise made to his dying mother, leading him to shift focus from sports medicine to finding treatments for patients like her.
Joel Edgerton
November 24, 2025
Joel Edgerton's wife, the Australian Vogue Editor-in-Chief, has a subtle, micro-expression-based method for signaling her disapproval of his outfits.
Armchair Anonymous: Dental Disaster
November 21, 2025
The first caller, Christy, experienced a severe dental injury after jumping forward while playing a virtual reality plank game, resulting in her front teeth being pushed back into her mouth.
Andrew Ross Sorkin (on stock market crashes)
November 19, 2025
Andrew Ross Sorkin's early career was marked by an aggressive pursuit of journalism, culminating in an unofficial internship at *
Billy Crudup
November 17, 2025
Billy Crudup's decision to pursue a Master's degree in acting at NYU was a deliberate act of rebellion against his dreamer father's lifestyle and a way to establish a responsible, self-earned path separate from his family's legacy connections.
Armchair Anonymous: Unexpected Orgasm II
November 14, 2025
An unexpected orgasm can be triggered by extreme physical sensations, such as the intense bumping from a high-speed ride on a bumpy road combined with a full bladder, as shared by the caller 'Betsy'.
Mel Robbins (on the Let Them Theory)
November 12, 2025
The trauma of an experience is often defined not by the event itself, but by the child's inability to seek or receive the necessary help afterward.
Mom's Car: Larry Trilling
November 11, 2025
Larry Trilling attended Santa Monica High School alongside many future stars like the Penn Brothers, Charlie Sheen, and Rob Lowe, though he was only close friends with Dean Cain.
Anthony Hopkins
November 10, 2025
Sir Anthony Hopkins attributes a significant turning point in his life to a chance invitation at the YMCA, which led to his first acting role shortly after his father expressed disappointment over his poor school report.
Armchair Anonymous: Wild Card IX
November 7, 2025
The first anonymous caller, 'Nikki,' shared a traumatic story from 2007 in North Idaho involving a severe vaginal injury sustained from falling off a slack line, which led to an embarrassing trip to the ER.
Malala Yousafzai (education activist)
November 5, 2025
Malala Yousafzai's activism stemmed from the necessity to respond to the Taliban's oppressive reality in her valley, rather than a pre-existing desire to be an activist.
Mom's Car: Ryan Hansen
November 4, 2025
Ryan Hansen felt famous from a young age due to his father being a music pastor, leading to him and his brother running the "Sunday School Mafia" at church.
Reese Witherspoon
November 3, 2025
Reese Witherspoon discovered her comedic talent while playing a serious role straight in the 1996 film *
Armchair Anonymous: Babysitting II
October 31, 2025
The 'Armchair Anonymous: Babysitting II' episode features listener stories ranging from financial irresponsibility by a babysitter to terrifying home invasions and even a connection to a past murder case.
Listen Now: BETH’S DEAD
October 30, 2025
The podcast being promoted, "Beth's Dead," is a 10-episode limited series hosted by Monica Padman, co-host of *
Cas Holman (on being playful)
October 29, 2025
Play, as explored in the *
Mom's Car: Tim Lovestedt
October 28, 2025
Dax Shepard and guest Tim Lovestedt reminisced about their early friendship forged through shared experiences at The Groundlings, including their mutual, long-standing admiration for Brad Pitt.
Rose Byrne
October 27, 2025
Rose Byrne possesses a rare ability to perfectly balance dramatic and comedic acting, a skill Dax Shepard compares favorably to Walton Goggins.
Armchair Anonymous: Military
October 24, 2025
Military training exercises, even in non-combat scenarios, can lead to bizarre and dangerous accidents, such as falling off a cliff or encountering wildlife.
Stephen Dubner Returns Again
October 22, 2025
The human tendency to embrace binary thinking, often driven by online compulsions, runs counter to the nuanced, variegated nature of the human mind.
Mom's Car: Briegh Morrison
October 21, 2025
Briegh Morrison's breast cancer diagnosis served as the catalyst for her achieving sobriety.
Jennifer Aniston
October 20, 2025
The conversation touches on the existential realization that all humans are fundamentally the same despite societal divisions, prompting reflection on how to overcome tribalistic in-group/out-group thinking.
Armchair Anonymous: Wedding II
October 17, 2025
The first caller, Kelsey, experienced a severe, face-swelling anaphylactic shock from a peanut allergy the night before her wedding, forcing her to spend the wedding morning in the hospital.
Andy Roddick (former professional tennis player)
October 15, 2025
The intense, non-binary nature of elite athletic disposition suggests that early exposure to high-level competition, like Andy Roddick experiencing his older brother's tennis skill, provides a significant advantage, making subsequent success feel like an easier downhill path.
Mom's Car: Nate Tuck
October 14, 2025
The shared experience of nearly fatal off-road racing taught the participants that overriding the instinct for survival by 'punching it' is the primary hurdle in that sport.
Sharon Horgan
October 13, 2025
Sharon Horgan's strong, confrontational personality, which she inherited from her tough publican father, manifests in her professional life and parenting style.
Armchair Anonymous: Moving
October 10, 2025
The first caller, Hannah, detailed a disastrous U-Haul move to Washington, D.C., in 2016 where they accidentally drove the van into a parking garage with insufficient clearance, resulting in a large hole in the roof.
Toby Stuart (on social status)
October 8, 2025
Social status functions as an essential, innate shortcut for navigating complex, information-poor environments where evaluating true merit is difficult, such as choosing doctors, art, or romantic partners.
Mom's Car: Jackie Tohn
October 7, 2025
The comedy series *
Charlie Sheen
October 6, 2025
Charlie Sheen recounted the bizarre, two-part incident where his Mercedes-Benz was stolen and pushed into a ravine, an event that was publicly reported and led to police questioning him at his home.
Matt Friend (impressionist)
October 1, 2025
Impressionist Matt Friend's career accelerated rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic through viral TikTok and Instagram content, leading to major opportunities like performing at the White House Correspondents Dinner.
Mom's Car: Timothy Simons
September 30, 2025
Timothy Simons was diagnosed with ADHD in the mid-90s after a full day of testing, and he notes that a heightened sensitivity to injustice is a common comorbidity.
Kristen Bell & Justine Lupe
September 29, 2025
Justine Lupe executed an elaborate, multi-week prank on Kristen Bell involving the staged consumption of urine, which was ultimately revealed to be chamomile tea for April Fool's Day.
Armchair Anonymous: Valet Driver
September 26, 2025
The first caller shared a chaotic summer story culminating in their Kia Forte being totaled by a drunk motorcyclist while parked by a hotel valet, leading to significant logistical stress before an international trip.
Steven Pinker Returns (on common knowledge)
September 24, 2025
In "Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard: Steven Pinker Returns (on common knowledge)", Steven Pinker argues that focusing on data, rather than sensationalized headlines, provides a more optimistic and accurate view of global progress, highlighting that positive trends often build incrementally.
Mom's Car: Monica Padman
September 23, 2025
The conversation in 'Mom's Car' from 'Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard' highlights the unexpected complexities and emotional undercurrents of personal growth and changing identities within long-term relationships, as exemplified by the discussion on a husband's immersion in bodybuilding.
Dominic Fike
September 22, 2025
Dominic Fike's journey from a chaotic childhood marked by parental addiction and legal troubles to a successful music career highlights the transformative power of artistic expression and resilience.
Armchair Anonymous: Arrested
September 19, 2025
A podcast guest named Jackie recounts being arrested at 16 in Canada after a cab driver blackmailed and then abducted her and her friends, leading to a physical altercation and their subsequent arrest.
Bobbi Brown (make-up artist and entrepreneur)
September 17, 2025
Bobby Brown's journey from makeup artist to entrepreneur highlights the critical role of persistence, adaptability, and understanding customer needs in building a successful brand.
Mom's Car: Erick Richardson
September 16, 2025
Eric Richardson's improbable journey from a D-minus student to a successful lawyer and entrepreneur highlights the power of seizing opportunities and adapting to circumstances, even amidst personal struggles.