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
Mentioned books
Jul 7, 2020 • 1h 8min
Stalked By My Ex
A former engineer opens up to Geth about being stalked by her ex-boyfriend and why she decided to become a teacher. She reveals the difficulties of navigating the legal system as a black woman and the struggle to get her ex rehabilitated.
Jun 30, 2020 • 1h 7min
Mexican American Iowan
A recent high school graduate grapples with her dream of becoming a journalist and taking care of her brothers. She and Geth also discuss growing up in Iowa and her experience being sued for calling out a white woman’s racism.
Jun 23, 2020 • 1h
A Bar Star Comes Out, Again
Gay conversion therapy, a failed marriage and finally coming out. A caller tells Geth about his religious upbringing and finding happiness later in life.
Jun 16, 2020 • 1h 5min
Romantic Wrestler
An indie pro wrestler tells Geth about going through a break up during the COVID crisis, proving that guys in the ring need love too.
Jun 9, 2020 • 1h 15min
A Black Woman in America
A caller navigates life as a black woman in America during a historic week of BLM protests. She and Geth also talk about microaggressions, the problem with "all lives matter," and her mother’s death.
May 26, 2020 • 1h 2min
Touching Strangers Faces
Going back to work amidst the pandemic is stressful for this cat-owning cosmetologist. She tells Geth her strategies to manage anxiety and gives him some advice involving a hair piece.
May 19, 2020 • 1h 6min
Quitting Weed
A dedicated weed smoker grapples with health issues, specifically huge burps, prompting thoughts of quitting. The conversation dives into the balance of cannabis as a coping mechanism and its impact on new relationships during quarantine. Personal anecdotes reveal the challenges of navigating medical conditions like SIBO, humorous experiences with treatment, and insights into different cannabis strains. The dynamic between health and love is explored, emphasizing empathy and support. Ultimately, it's a journey of self-discovery and the pursuit of holistic wellness.
May 12, 2020 • 1h 7min
Native Alaskan in Anchorage
A Native Alaskan talks about life after thyroid cancer and fills Geth in on the music scene in Alaska. You'll never guess what happened when Pitbull performed in Kodiak!
May 5, 2020 • 1h 5min
Quarantine Breakup
A trans man talks about what it's like living with his gf post breakup and still sleeping in the same bed. He and Geth discuss masculinity.
Apr 28, 2020 • 1h 6min
Parkour Yoda
Physically conquering mental limitations is the ethos of Parkour according to this young psychology student. What really *is* parkour? Don't trust the click baity facebook posts, trust this guy. He tells Geth how jumping on random stuff helps him clear his mind.
