Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard Armchair Anonymous: Stealing II
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Dec 12, 2025 
Dax and Monica chat with some hilarious Armcherries! Shelly kicks things off with her junior-high caper of stealing a pregnancy test, leading to an unforgettable community reaction. Jack shares his legendary 'greatest beer run' involving a keg heist for a summer bash that goes hilariously wrong. Kelly recounts her wild joyride in her stepdad's car, turning into a family saga filled with consequences. Finally, Trish tells her wild story of being mistaken for a thief after picking up an abandoned purse, culminating in an unexpected court adventure.
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Why Small-Scale Theft Feels Common
- Dax and Monica note shoplifting is common and may skew female due to nesting or kinks.
- They suggest petty theft is evolutionarily rooted in gathering and taking items without paying.
The Parking Meter Heist
- Dax admits to stealing a parking meter and dragging it to his apartment as a kid.
- He recounts leaving a block-long scrape mark and Brie noticing the meter in their apartment.
Peer Influence Shapes Risky Teen Choices
- Shelly explains kids gravitate to 'bad' peer groups when new at school because it's easy to be swept up.
- She framed that seventh grade was formative and led her into risky behavior until she chose a different path in high school.
