Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People
Chris Gethard
1 phone call. 1 hour. No names. No holds barred. Thats the premise behind Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People, hosted by comedian Chris Gethard (the Chris Gethard Show, Broad City, This American Life, and one of Time Outs 10 best comedians of 2015). Every week, Chris opens the phone line to one anonymous caller, and he cant hang up first, no matter what. From shocking confessions and family secrets to philosophical discussions and shameless self-promotion, anything can and will happen! Theme song by Shellshag.
Episodes
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Nov 2, 2021 • 1h 3min
Met My Husband on Tinder
A woman opens up about going from Tinder match to marriage. She and Geth also discuss body positivity and geek out over marching band.
Oct 26, 2021 • 1h 6min
Honor Among The Barbers Of Kansas (Live From Philly)
Live from Philly, it's Beautiful Anonymous! A barber and middle school football coach reveals the weirdest thing someone said to him in the chair. He also shares haircut horror stories and his admiration for Geth's wardrobe.
Oct 19, 2021 • 1h 3min
Got a Squatter
A young woman let someone stay at her place, and now he won’t leave. She opens up to Geth about her social anxiety and an affair with a married man.
Oct 12, 2021 • 1h 7min
Most Isolated City In The World
Sunshine, self-made billionaires, and almost no COVID-19 cases. A woman from Perth, Australia lists the many reasons Geth should come visit her hometown. She also tells the story of getting locked out of her house by toddlers.
Oct 5, 2021 • 1h 4min
Used To Be A Monk
A former monk now mailman talks about why he joined the monastery and why he left. He and Geth also discuss the complicated history of the Catholic Church and memorable moments during his time as a monk.
Sep 28, 2021 • 1h 4min
An Italian Living In The US
Self deprecation, immigration, and pizza. A woman from Italy talks to Geth about coming to America and NYC’s roots to pizza. She also explains why she thinks people in her country are more self deprecating than Americans.
Sep 21, 2021 • 1h 3min
Famous In Richmond
Stay in Richmond or move to New York? A guy working for his family's meat business contemplates whether he should move for law school. He also shares with Geth how he became friends with his childhood bully.
Sep 14, 2021 • 1h 8min
Selling Sex Toys in Vegas
Ben Wa Balls and steel dildos and butt stuff, oh my! Geth talks with a sex toy designer living in Vegas. They also discuss how one gets into designing and selling sex toys.
Sep 7, 2021 • 1h 4min
Psychiatric Nurse
A psychiatric nurse opens up to Geth about how the pandemic has affected people mentally and the uptick in patients she's seen. She also shares what she loves about her job despite the challenges.
Aug 31, 2021 • 1h 4min
The Funeral Industry vs. Disneyland
A former funeral director explains why she quit during the pandemic. She also talks to Geth about the surprising similarities between the funeral industry and her previous gig working at Disneyland.
