Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

Armchair Anonymous: Wild Card XI

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Jan 16, 2026
In this wild installment, Jane, a UK caller, shares her harrowing yet humorous tale of falling from an attic ladder just before her daughter's wedding. Despite injuring her leg and requiring emergency care, she makes it to the celebration in a wheelchair, showcasing her indomitable spirit. Dax and Monica dive into her crazy whirlwind of morphine and wedding festivities. Other Armcherries share their own unforgettable stories, adding to the laughter and chaos. It's a charming mix of mishaps and resilience!
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ANECDOTE

Late-Night Crash Rescue

  • Marcos and his friends pulled a burning Cadillac's passengers to safety after a crash and repeated explosions, with Marine Mike rescuing the children.
  • They held the injured man steady until ER nurses arrived and then left before authorities came, shaken but unhurt.
INSIGHT

Recognizing Familiar Archetypes

  • Dax and Monica note recurring personality echoes among callers, likening Marcos to someone they recognized from their past.
  • They suggest people can seem like slight variations on familiar archetypes, easing recognition and empathy.
ANECDOTE

Attic Fall Before A Wedding Party

  • Jane fell from an attic ladder, crushed her foot and crawled to call emergency services before getting morphine and a nutcracker diagnosis.
  • She was plastered, discharged at six p.m., and still attended her daughter's party in a wheelchair days later.
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