
Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People
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.
Latest episodes

Apr 2, 2024 • 1h 12min
Medieval Recreator
A medieval recreator shares her love for historical reenactments, meeting her husband in medieval garb, and the intersection of politics with the past. Topics include falconry, heraldry, and the distinction from LARPing.

Mar 26, 2024 • 1h 23min
An Episode for Dave Matthews
A dedicated Dave Matthews Band fan shares her inspiring story of donating a kidney to a stranger, setting off a chain reaction that saved 10 lives. The podcast also touches on party tricks, pretentious tattoos, and the power of kindness in organ donation. An uplifting tale of selflessness and connection.

Mar 19, 2024 • 1h 24min
Mother, Woman, Artist
An artist mother discusses the challenges and joys of balancing motherhood and artistry, including participating in a grassroots initiative to 'Take Up Space' in galleries worldwide. She shares insights on creating art with family, raising a daughter, and dealing with chronic migraines while reigniting her passion for art. The conversation touches on supporting struggling artists, the impact of parenthood, and the unique struggles faced by mothers in the art world.

Mar 12, 2024 • 1h 13min
Imagine a Road Trip in the Sky
A caller with space on the brain discusses moon travel, blimps, and reducing suffering. They touch on space exploration, UFOs, mental health, and self-care. The conversation delves into existential dread, coping mechanisms, Wyoming vs urban life, and mixed race identity. The caller shares a passion for blimps, futuristic concepts, and innovative water solutions.

Mar 5, 2024 • 1h 16min
The Hammer You Use to Smash Your Old Life Apart
Caller discusses leaving a lucrative career for a more fulfilling path, ghostwriting for International Women’s Day, qualities of a good teacher, the importance of connection and community. Podcast explores career transitions, marketing challenges, authenticity vs profit, and navigating adulthood in a changing landscape.

Mar 1, 2024 • 22min
Beautiful Follow-Ups: The Whirlpool Galaxy (BA+ Bonus)
Follow up with 'The Whirlpool Galaxy,' a caller who shares incredible updates on coping with grief and becoming an astrophysics researcher. She discusses her journey with Beautiful/Anonymous community, hosting events, and Wheel of Random Questions. Includes emotional moments and aspirations to work at NASA with exciting projects like the James Webb telescope and Artemis mission.

Feb 29, 2024 • 7min
Listen Now: The Cat in the Hat Cast
Hold on tight and prepare to be whisked away on a weekly adventure with Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat! In a world full of delightful mix-ups and exhilarating mayhem, the mischievous Cat takes the reins and enlightens the ever-cautious Fish on the art of hosting a perfectly poised podcast. Featuring alphabet song sing-a-longs, tremendous tongue-twisters, and wondrous wordplay, you'll be left guessing what surprises The Cat will pull out of his hat next. You can listen to this episode and more of The Cat in the Hat Cast episodes here.

Feb 27, 2024 • 1h 12min
Calling from a Cruise Ship
A caller on a cruise ship shares the unexpected journey of babysitting someone else's kids, facing challenges and finding resilience. The conversation touches on cruise ship experiences, navigating life's twists, and embracing home comforts amidst adversity.

Feb 23, 2024 • 8min
Bonus: Gethard on Paul Giamatti's CHINWAG Podcast
Happy to bring you all a little preview of Gethard's recent appearance on the great Paul Giamatti's podcast, CHINWAG, recorded live in San Francisco at Sketchfest 2024. Geth joins Paul and his cohost Stephen Asma to talk about Paul's connection to The Chris Gethard Show and to tell just a whole bunch of ridiculous stories. It's a good time. Check out the clip and then head over to CHINWAG to hear the rest. of the conversation. And make sure you subscribe so you don't miss part two next week! Follow CHINWAG: @chinwagpod https://link.chtbl.com/beautifulanonxchinwag

Feb 20, 2024 • 1h 20min
Single on Valentine's Day
A queer man discusses dating in the digital age, navigating past trauma, and the importance of making connections. They delve into the joys of going to the movies alone, the challenges of modern dating, and the complexities of forming genuine relationships. The conversation also touches on making art, embracing solitude, and reflecting on personal trauma in a raw and honest manner.
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