Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard Mom's Car: Monica Padman
Sep 23, 2025
This week features Monica Padman, a producer and actor known for her lively presence on various projects. With humor and candidness, the trio dives into the quirks of food delivery and the pride of thrift finds. They explore vulnerability in love through a comically fake listener letter, and Monica shares her unconventional 'kink' for sick men and delicious cuisine. The conversation shifts to intimate grooming trends and evolves into discussing the impacts of a partner's life changes, particularly in bodybuilding, and the fears that accompany such transformations.
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Delivery Drive And Food Tour
- Dax, Monica, and Aaron drive around delivering food and trade stories about favorite local spots in Los Feliz. Their playful banter reveals Monica's role as a foodie guide and comfort with exploring new places.
Gross Duck Delivery Story
- The trio recounts a bizarre delivery where duck parts and questionable smells made drivers and customers uncomfortable. Aaron describes a delivery that smelled like "a pile of garbage" and exposed odd menu items and packaging choices.
Name The Fear, Not The Hobby
- When facing relationship change, identify the core fear rather than attacking the new activity. Share the fear explicitly and ask your partner to comfort you before demanding they stop.