Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

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Lauren Graham Returns

Mar 10, 2025

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Lauren Graham

Lauren Graham, a Golden Globe-nominated actor known for her iconic roles in *Gilmore Girls* and *Parenthood*, shares hilarious anecdotes and personal reflections. She recounts a humorous incident when she mistook Dax for Brad Pitt and discusses her unconventional approach to fashion. The conversation touches on the emotional impact of losing her mother, the challenges of career transitions in Hollywood, and the joy of creative expression. Lauren also reveals the ups and downs of navigating fame and relationships while maintaining authenticity in her art.

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ANECDOTE

Mistaken Identity

Lauren Graham drove by Dax Shepard and mistook him for Brad Pitt.
Shepard will never forget this incident and revisited their first podcast episode together.

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Podcast Pitch

Lauren Graham pitched a podcast idea to Dax Shepard and Mae Whitman.
The podcast would focus on homewares and decor, reflecting their shared interest.

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Passion Pursuit

Lauren Graham advises paying attention to what you discuss endlessly in your free time.
This reveals your true passions, which should guide your career choices.

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Reflections on Growth and Collaboration

01:30 • 4min

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Navigating Success and Friendship

05:50 • 25min

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From Embarrassment to Empowerment

30:42 • 5min

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Navigating Test-Taking and Personal Growth

36:03 • 10min

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Exploring Identity and Nostalgia Through Personal Narratives

46:21 • 4min

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Navigating Acting: Stories and Insights

50:50 • 11min

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Generational Gaps and Modern Marketing

01:01:58 • 6min

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Navigating Career Transitions and Nostalgia

01:08:02 • 6min

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Connections and Creative Ventures

01:14:21 • 5min

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Beyond Fame: The True Spirit of Celebrity Brands

01:18:52 • 5min

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Navigating Brand Marketing in a Cluttered Space

01:24:13 • 2min

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Celebrities, Comedy, and Connection

01:26:06 • 11min

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Exploring Identity and Public Perception

01:36:55 • 3min

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Navigating Voices in Podcasting

01:40:15 • 7min

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Navigating Gender Dynamics

01:46:57 • 16min

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Affectionate Farewells and Nostalgic Banter

02:02:57 • 2min

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Lauren Graham (The Z-Suite, Parenthood, Gilmore Girls) is a Golden Globe-nominated actor, producer, and author. Lauren joins the Armchair Expert to discuss the day Lauren drove by Dax and thought he was Brad Pitt, giving up the ghost that she’ll ever be the kind of person that dresses like she has a real job, and having a maternal relationship with her TV mom on Gilmore Girls in the absence of her own mother. Lauren and Dax talk about both hating having their picture taken, how being a tutor for the Princeton Review was actually a racket, and the dichotomy of being a good hang. Lauren explains finding herself able to clinically think about a child the age her mom stopped being around, how being in commercials gave her a purpose as well as the illusion of being productive, and the confusion of originally thinking the title of her new show was “The Disease Suite.”

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