Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

Kristen Bell, acclaimed for her roles in Frozen and The Good Place, joins the conversation with humorous insights about the tabloids and parenting challenges. She shares a chaotic travel tale involving a Boston airport mishap, discussing the resilience required to face negativity and public scrutiny. Kristen also reflects on the importance of kindness and emotional growth in relationships, highlighting how humor weaves through their artistic lives. With her signature Bart Simpson laugh, she and Dax bond over their experiences, offering a delightful mix of laughter and heart.

Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about their worst job interview. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Peter Attia, a physician and expert in longevity, dives into fascinating topics like the morality of cloning and the essential difference between lifespan and healthspan. He shares insights on the four horsemen of health and the unique genetics of centenarians. Attia also introduces the concept of Medicine 3.0, revealing how achievement-seeking affects our bodies. They explore the intricacies of emotional health, chronic disease management, and why delayed gratification plays a crucial role in living a fulfilling life.

Ethan Hawke is an actor and director. Ethan joins the Armchair Expert to discuss what working with Vincent D'Onofrio is like, how he balanced having divorced parents, and how he attained his self-confidence. Ethan and Dax talk about how their early negative experiences helped shape who they are now, what success means to different people, and what it means to be a romantic. Ethan explains why he isn't afraid of failing, why he doesn't relate to fairy tales, and where he learned humility from. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The conversation dives into hilarious tales of unexpected nudity in public, from parasailing mishaps to wild college streaking gone wrong. Guests share their most embarrassing moments, revealing how vulnerability often leads to laughter. Legal repercussions from reckless nights shed light on the serious side of youthful spontaneity. The hosts also critique societal norms on nudity and explore family dynamics with surprising responses to these antics. Throughout, they blend humor with life lessons, keeping the mood light and entertaining.

Allyson Felix is an 11x Olympic track and field medalist. Allyson joins the Armchair Expert to discuss the different body types of Olympics athletes, how she tried to live up to other's expectations, and what having extreme coaches was like. Allyson and Dax talk about how PEDs changed the landscape of competitive sports, how runners make money, and what actually goes on in Olympic Village. Allyson explains how she deals with failure, her experience being pregnant during contract negotiations, and why she decided to start a company that designs women's running shoes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kate Mara (Black Mirror, A Teacher, House of Cards) is an actress. Kate joins the Armchair Expert to discuss her name, being an extreme introvert as a kid, and having two great grandparents who founded NFL teams. Kate & Dax talk about redheads, famous horses, and how much they love chimps. Kate talks about the process of screen test kissing, working with David Fincher as a director, and joining the Black Mirror universe. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about their craziest simulation moments. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jennifer Ackerman (What an Owl Knows, The Genius of Birds, The Bird Way) award-winning science writer, speaker, and the New York Times bestselling author. Jennifer joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why people like to work with large birds, how owls hunt, and how polarizing owls are across cultures. Jennifer and Dax talk about how owls have been a source of artistic inspiration, how not all owls are nocturnal, and what we can learn from the silent flight of owls for technological advances. Jennifer explains how some owl babies can mimic sounds to protect themselves, that some owls live in colonies, and the benefits of owls to farmers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Terry Crews (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Idiocracy, The Expendables) is an actor, television host, and author. Terry joins the Armchair Expert to discuss his inspiration for President Camacho, what growing up in an ultra religious household was like, and how his relationships changed after fame. Terry and Dax talk about how serious car culture is in America, what affects drugs have had on blue collar communities, and their worst auditions. Terry explains how he overcame an addiction to pornography, what his fitness philosophy is, and what he thinks having privilege means. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.