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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Apr 13, 2021 • 1h 1min
Moving To Another Country
A teacher talks to Geth about moving out of the country for a new position. She also shares what it was like getting married during lockdown and how spite can be motivating.
Apr 9, 2021 • 1h 6min
I'm A Surrogate: Part 2
A couple months after speaking with a surrogate, Geth follows up with her because she had some unfortunate news. They speak frankly about a difficult, taboo subject but express an enduring hopefulness for the future. Listen to part 1 here.
Apr 6, 2021 • 1h 7min
I'm A Surrogate
A surrogate explains why having a baby for someone else is so meaningful to her. She and Geth also get into the difficulty of infertility.
Mar 30, 2021 • 1h 5min
Chinese American Adoptee
A Chinese American woman shares her thoughts on the uptick in violence against Asians in the U.S. She also talks with Geth about what it’s like having white, adoptive parents, and the layer of complexity it adds to the topic of race. Check out our show and many hilarious other pods featured on Stitchers first ever Comedy week! In app or at Stitcherapp.com/comedy
Mar 26, 2021 • 33min
Beautiful Shorties: One Year Later
A 19 year old looks back at her progress on the one year anniversary of her suicide attempt. She also talks with Geth about how her viral TikTok video led to successfully selling her art online.
Mar 23, 2021 • 1h 4min
Analyze My Dreams
A woman who loves working at a psychiatric hospital shares her dream journal with Geth and he loosely analyzes them.
Mar 16, 2021 • 1h 28min
Let's Talk About Sex
The podcast delves into the challenges of sexless marriages, the benefits of scheduling intimacy, and how a sex educator reignited her love life after 20 years of marriage. It also explores societal perceptions of sex within relationships, the impact of internet pornography on personal sexuality, and the empowerment of women choosing to opt out of sex for self-discovery and empowerment.
Mar 12, 2021 • 36min
Beautiful Shorties: 72 Year Old Life Review
From Woodstock to raising 3 kids as a single mom to switching careers, a retired woman in lockdown has got a lot of stories to tell and so much more life to live.
Mar 9, 2021 • 1h 4min
Hallucinating Gremlins
A former vet talks to Geth about channeling his experiences in the military into comedy. He also shares his thoughts on the rise of militias in the United States and why he hates knitting.
Mar 2, 2021 • 1h 8min
Choose Love Everyday
A young woman opens up to Geth about falling asleep while breastfeeding and losing her baby. She theorizes about how much her being black had to do with being charged with manslaughter after the tragic event.
