Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard Introducing: Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
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Feb 6, 2018 The hosts dive into the journey of uncovering human truths through candid conversations. With a focus on personal struggles and recovery, they share insights from their own experiences. The significance of personal histories and learning from failures is emphasized, fostering an environment of honesty about human imperfections. Expect deep, engaging discussions that aim to connect on a personal level and challenge traditional notions of success.
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Confident Yet Unverified Opinions
- Dax Shepard admits to making big generalizations with conviction despite lacking thorough research.
- His fervor can make unbacked statements sound like facts to listeners.
Origin of 'Armchair Expert' Name
- The name "Armchair Expert" comes from 17th-century evolutionary biologists theorizing without lab work.
- This reflects Dax Shepard's style of making confident, sweeping statements without always backing them up with data.
Role of Fact-Checker Monica
- Monica Padman serves as a fact-checker to keep Dax Shepard honest on the show.
- She’s ready to expose faults, though Dax jokes this will be rare because he "knows his shit."