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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Feb 26, 2021 • 35min
Beautiful Shorties: Mental Health Researcher
A woman studying the effects of poverty on the mental health of low income mothers shares what she's learned. She also opens up to Geth about her struggles with depression and how Ketamine treatments changed her life.
Feb 23, 2021 • 1h 5min
Unhoused
A woman shares how she went from being unhoused to getting her own place. She also educates Geth on day to day life as an unhoused person and how it changed her political views.
Feb 16, 2021 • 1h 6min
Widower Remarried
A psychotherapist in Israel talks to Geth about losing his first wife and how it opened his heart for another love. He also discusses getting remarried, being an older parent, and using his life as a tool in therapy.
Feb 12, 2021 • 35min
Beautiful Shorties: Trans Woman In The Bible Belt
A trans woman speaks with Geth about the secret joys of transitioning and what happened when she came out to her conservative, Southern Baptist family.
Feb 9, 2021 • 1h 8min
My Son Is Deaf
A mom opens up to Geth about her unique hearing condition and raising a deaf son. She also talks about his career as a professional gamer.
Feb 2, 2021 • 1h 8min
My Friend Took Their Own Life
A young woman opens up about her best friend's suicide and the emotional toll it's taken on her. The podcast discusses sensitive topics, reflects on loss, loneliness, and relationships, and explores generational differences and hidden struggles. It also addresses the pressure of comparison and feeling lost, and includes a personal story of loneliness and mental health.
Jan 28, 2021 • 1h 36min
Bonus: New Jersey Is The World
We're bringing you a special bonus release of Chris Gethard's new podcast series New Jersey Is The World! Geth's new project is an umbrella of podcasts exploring, celebrating, and laughing at the culture of America's most ridiculous state. He's gathered a bunch of Jersey guys who grew up together so they can combine forces in their quest to break down all things Jersey. And it also invites you, the public at large, to get involved.
Jan 26, 2021 • 1h 6min
I'm Narcoleptic And Collapsed During Sex
A woman describes what it's like being narcoleptic with cataplexy. She shares her wildest episodes, including when she's collapsed mid sex and mid laugh.
Jan 19, 2021 • 1h 4min
Gay 1st Generation Chinese American Best Friend
A wildlife biologist has a message for closeted first generation Chinese American boys. He and Geth also chat about the gay volleyball scene, why bats are cool (should Geth get a bat box?!) and nerd out about comic books.
Jan 15, 2021 • 43min
Beautiful Shorties: OnlyFans, Good Sex, & Grilled Cheese
A recently unemployed woman talks to Geth about why she started an OnlyFans account and her complicated relationship with an older man.
