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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May 19, 2023 • 59min
Armchair Anonymous: Public Evacuation
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about an emergency public evacuation.
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May 18, 2023 • 2h 19min
Tim Ferriss
Tim Ferriss (The 4-Hour Workweek, Tribe of Mentors, The Tim Ferriss Show) is an author, entrepreneur, and podcaster. Tim joins the Armchair Expert to discuss his perspective on stoicism, why he thinks psychedelic treatment progress has been slow, and how he analyzes taking risks. Tim and Dax talk about how fear plays a role in people's anxiety, how having conversations about trauma has become normalized, and why they love to learn about different subcultures. Tim explains the cost of inaction, what the results of his dog's DNA test were, and his time as a competitive Argentinian tango dancer.
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May 15, 2023 • 1h 55min
Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda (Book Club: The Next Chapter, Grace and Frankie, 80 for Brady) is an actor, activist, and producer. Jane joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why she got involved in activism, how she approaches her romantic relationships, and why she believes friendships are important to mental health. Jane and Dax talk about their experiences with step-parents, how technology has changed how people interact with one another, and why being in a state of laughter is so vulnerable. Jane explains what her favorite birds are, what it means when women tell their truth, and how being resilient shaped her adulthood.
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May 12, 2023 • 43min
Armchair Anonymous: Worst TSA
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us their worst TSA stories.
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May 11, 2023 • 2h 18min
Gretchen Rubin (on happiness)
Gretchen Rubin (Life in Five Senses, The Happiness Project) is an author and podcaster. Gretchen joins the Armchair Expert to discuss what led her to the happiness space, how important relationships to other people are, and the individualistic nature of happiness. Gretchen and Dax talk about the ways physical activities make your emotions respond, how your sense of smell forces you to stay present, and her prescription for creativity through sight. Gretchen explains how slow time can move when you are doing something novel, what obliger-rebellion is, and why she is so intrigued by people who develop routines in their lives.
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May 8, 2023 • 2h
Nicholas Braun
Nicholas Braun (Succession, Zola, Minutemen) is an actor. Nicholas joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how he got into show business, doing Meisner acting exercises with his dad, and his car that he named the "Daxi Taxi." Nicholas & Dax talk about packing a lip, the comedic trajectory of Succession, and their love for Friday Night Lights. Nicholas explains how uncomfortable talking about his love life is, how he feels about this being the last season of Succession, and shooting his shot with Kim Kardashian.
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May 5, 2023 • 46min
Armchair Anonymous: Movie Theater Experience
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about their craziest movie-going experience.
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May 4, 2023 • 1h 52min
Shonda Rhimes
Shonda Rhimes (Grey's Anatomy, Bridgerton, Scandal) is a producer, writer, and showrunner. Shonda joins the Armchair Expert to discuss what her experience has been working for a streaming service versus network television, why she loves meeting other showrunners, and her ability to stay unburdened by comparison. Shonda and Dax talk about their relationship with making money, the power of Chicago, and the impact of being interviewed by Oprah. Shonda explains how she is naturally a shy person, how she feels about people being intimidated by her, and the decision to raise kids by herself.
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May 1, 2023 • 1h 49min
Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton (Paris: The Memoir) is a model, actress, entrepreneur, and New York Times best-selling author. Paris joins the Armchair Expert to discuss playing into stereotypes early in her career, the power of shame, and how therapeutic it was to write her book. Paris and Dax talk about what their early experiences in Hollywood were like, why the bad boy persona is attractive, and how much she relates to Pamela Anderson. Paris opens up about her traumatic reform school experiences, being a new mother, and her obsession with making a billion dollars.
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Apr 28, 2023 • 56min
Armchair Anonymous: Gifts Gone Wrong
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a well-intentioned gift gone wrong.
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