Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
Armchair Umbrella
Hi, I’m Dax Shepard, and I love talking to people. I am endlessly fascinated by the messiness of being human, and I find people who are vulnerable and honest about their struggles and shortcomings to be incredibly sexy. I invite you to join me as I explore other people’s stories. We will celebrate, above all, the challenges and setbacks that ultimately lead to growth and betterment. What qualifies me for such an endeavor? More than a decade of sobriety, a degree in Anthropology and four years of improv training. I will attempt to discover human “truths” without any laboratory work, clinical trials or data collection. I will be, in the great tradition of 16th-century scientists, an Armchair Expert.Follow Armchair Expert on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new content on YouTube or listen to Armchair Expert early and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/armchair-expert-with-dax-shepard/ now.
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Mar 29, 2024 • 48min
Armchair Anonymous: Took the Fall
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a time someone took the fall for them.
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Mar 28, 2024 • 1h 29min
Maureen Dunne (on neurodiversity)
Maureen Dunne (The Neurodiversity Edge) is a cognitive scientist, neurodiversity expert, and business leader. Maureen joins the Armchair Expert to discuss her ability to read a book in a half hour, how most people don't fit into just one neurodivergent box, and how neurodiversity should be seen as an asset. Dax and Maureen talk about the importance of combating stereotypes, how people misevaluate the level of talent of neurodivergent people, and how a large percentage of millionaires have dyslexic traits. Maureen talks about the disproportionality between talented people and meaningful opportunities, how codification and conduct drive culture, and the value of integrating cognitive diversity into the workforce.
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Mar 25, 2024 • 1h 56min
Christina Applegate
Christina Applegate (MeSsy, Married with Children, Anchorman) is an actor. Christina joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why she doesn't like to take instructions, what growing up in the same neighborhood her whole life was like, and how she felt about receiving mixtapes. Christina and Dax talk about how she was in a commercial as a baby, why she loves watching reality television, and her attraction to punk rockers. Christina explains how she feels about people joking about addiction, why she wanted to start a podcast around her MS diagnosis, and why people like to watch other people fail.
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Mar 22, 2024 • 49min
Armchair Anonymous: Amusement Park
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a crazy amusement park story.
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Mar 21, 2024 • 2h 1min
Lisa Damour (on the emotion of teenagers)
Lisa Damour (The Emotional Lives of Teenagers) is a clinical psychologist and author. Lisa joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how well fear immersion actually works, the three categories of temperament, and how the treatment of trauma has changed. Lisa and Dax talk about abnormal psychology, what caused the adolescent mental health crisis, and why the pandemic was so detrimental for teenagers. Lisa explains how social media has influenced self-diagnosis of disorders, why showing emotion is so difficult for boys, and how distraction has a place in our lives.
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Mar 18, 2024 • 1h 53min
Conor McGregor & Jake Gyllenhaal
Conor McGregor is a mixed martial arts fighter, businessman, and actor. Jake Gyllenhaal is an actor. Conor and Jake join the Armchair Expert to discuss what their experience was collaborating to remake Roadhouse, how promoting a movie is different than promoting a fight, and what the motivation was for Conor to learn mixed martial arts as a young man. Conor, Jake, and Dax talk about what it's like growing up in hypermasculine environments, how they approach failure, and what it's like raising children as a fighter. Conor and Jake explain what training for a fight does for your physical health, what it takes to create believable fight scenes, and how much they love being creators.
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Mar 15, 2024 • 1h 5min
Armchair Anonymous: Cult
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a time they escaped a cult.
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Mar 14, 2024 • 1h 48min
Bill Gates Returns
Bill Gates, the co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, shares insights from his recent work in India focused on global health and vaccine accessibility. He discusses the importance of admitting when you're not an expert and how impactful conversations can drive positive change. Gates dives into the intersection of AI and public health, exploring its potential and limitations. With a passion for the history of science, he emphasizes evidence-based approaches to solving complex human issues while reflecting on the cultural richness of India.
Mar 11, 2024 • 1h 60min
Maisie Williams
Maisie Williams (Game of Thrones, The New Look, Pistol) is an actor. Maisie joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how she connects with other young actors who achieve success early, how her relationship with doing press has evolved, and how she originally wanted to be a dancer. Maisie and Dax talk about what it's like to be on a massive television show, having to learn to use a sword with her opposite hand, and growing up on a tv set. Maisie explains how the golden era of fashion happened during World War II, how early fashion designers contributed to movements like feminism, and what actors above 50 she'd want to date.
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Mar 8, 2024 • 48min
Armchair Anonymous: Cheated
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a time they cheated.
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