Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

Jake Gyllenhaal (Guy Ritchie's The Covenant, Brokeback Mountain, Donnie Darko) is an actor. Jake joins the Armchair Expert to discuss what it was like to grow up in the celebrity world, how close he has always been with his family, and what instigated him to act so young. Jake and Dax discuss where his work ethic came from, how much he's always loved performing, and how authentically he felt playing the role of Donnie Darko. Jake talks about the impact of Brokeback Mountain, Guy Ritchie's BBQ, and the remake of Roadhouse. 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 a craigslist debacle. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rick Rubin (The Creative Act: A Way of Being, American Recordings) is an 8x Grammy Award-winning music producer, record executive, and author. Rick joins the Armchair Expert to discusshis creative process for producing music, why he is interested in many different genres of music, and how important it is to be true to yourself. Rick and Dax talk about their relationships with spirituality, what happens when artists have that magic moment in the recording studio, and how important it is to pay attention to your signals. Rick explains how discipline can bring you more freedom, how the beginner's mind allows for innovation through ignorance, and the importance of embracing creativity in a creative world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew McConaughey, a Golden Globe and Academy Award-winning actor, returns to share his insights on slowing down in life and addressing personal conflicts. He discusses feelings of imposter syndrome, jealousy, and self-awareness, reflecting on how a break from acting transformed his perspective. The conversation delves into the art of storytelling, the complexities of aging, and the importance of trust and integrity in relationships. McConaughey also explores the significance of vulnerability and authenticity in personal growth, intertwined with humor and heartfelt reflections.

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

Paul Bloom (The Sweet Spot, Just Babies, Psych: The Story of the Human Mind) is a psychologist, professor, and author. Paul returns to the Armchair Expert to discuss how our most important force as humans is our capacity to reason, the reconstructive nature of memory, and how to decide which studies we should believe in. Paul and Dax talk about the natural asymmetry between elation and agony, repressed memories, and how much chance events shape us. Paul explains his thoughts on right brain vs left brain, the gendered differences of jealousy, and how to answer the question of nature or nurture. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Barbie Ferreira (Euphoria, The Afterparty, Nope) is an actor and model. Barbie joins the Armchair Expert to discuss her experience auditioning for Euphoria, how she got into modeling, and her relationships were with her maternal role models. Barbie and Dax talk about being defensive of their characters, what their feelings towards their dads are, and what kind of car she drives. Barbie explains how she is a perfectionist, what types of people she is attracted to, and how she has learned to advocate for herself. 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 a crazy story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alison Roman (Sweet Enough, Home Movies) is a chef and author. Alison joins the Armchair Expert to discuss her experiences working in commercial kitchens, how she got into creating her own content, and her approach for pastries. Alison and Dax talk about how people use food to express themselves, what's in Dax's spaghetti recipe, and why she didn't finish college. Alison explains whether she's an introvert or extrovert, what growing up near Los Angeles was like, and why she loves old-school restaurants. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas (Citadel, Quantico, Love Again) is an actor and producer. Priyanka joins the Armchair Expert to discuss her immigrant experience coming from India to America, her inherited burdens, and how returning to India for school prepared her for fame. Priyanka and Dax discuss the equity of lighter skin in India, her journey with pay disparity, and the incredible evolution of Bollywood. Priyanka talks about her transition from Bollywood to Hollywood, how being single gave her clarity on what she needed rather than what she wanted, and her love story with Nick Jonas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.