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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Feb 13, 2023 • 1h 37min
Natasha Lyonne
Natasha Lyonne (Poker Face, Russian Doll, Orange Is the New Black) is an actor, writer, director, and producer. Natasha joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how impressed she is with Dax's driving, how men have been trying to sire her children lately, and her thoughts on talking about sobriety publicly. Natasha explains why she is less and less interested in her own story, her desire to try on different perspectives, and her deep curiosity about the future. Dax & Natasha discuss their ability to own their false advertising, trying to find an ultimate state of relaxation while acting, and why Natasha needs to live to be 150 years old.
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Feb 10, 2023 • 48min
Armchair Anonymous: Valentines Disaster
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a Valentine's day disaster.
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Feb 9, 2023 • 1h 46min
Tess Wilkinson-Ryan (on the sucker narrative)
Tess Wilkinson-Ryan (Fool Proof) is a law professor, moral psychologist, and author. Tess joins the Armchair Expert to discuss the concept of the sucker narrative, how she approaches teaching contract law to her students, and what societal norms are universally accepted for parenthood. Tess and Dax talk about how much responsibility is on an exploiter versus the victim of a scam, why government is held to a different standard than big business, and the thin line between scammer and sucker. Tess explains why people feel shame when they are duped, the difference in consumer protections for men and women, and the cultural bait and switch of motherhood.
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Feb 6, 2023 • 2h 2min
Ramy Youssef
Ramy Youssef (Ramy, Mo, Mr. Robot) is an actor, comedian, writer, and director. Ramy joins the Armchair Expert to discuss what his favorite comedies are, the current state of religion, and why he feels American Exceptionalism needs to end. Ramy and Dax talk about being born into a certain culture or faith, their experiences with drugs and alcohol, and how to handle the attention of being recognizable. Ramy explains what he means by people "living in the unseen," his obsession with candy, and how everyone's definition of happiness is unique.
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Feb 3, 2023 • 1h 7min
Armchair Anonymous: Crazy Rideshare
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a crazy rideshare experience.
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Feb 2, 2023 • 2h 30min
Chris Palmer (Harvard psychiatrist on brain energy)
Chris Palmer (Brain Energy) is a psychiatrist, professor, and author. Chris joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how he believes mitochondria can be the key to treating mental disorders, how his mother's condition motivated him to become a psychiatrist, and what psychosis is. Chris and Dax talk about how diet plays a role in treating metabolic disorders, their experiences with father figures from their childhood, and the different reasons people experience anxiety or depression. Chris explains how he accidentally cut off two of his fingers, how he went from being homeless in high school to a professor at Harvard, and why he had to learn to accept himself.
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Jan 30, 2023 • 1h 53min
Pamela Anderson
Pamela Anderson (Love, Pamela, Baywatch, Barb Wire) is an actress and model. Pamela joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how she got into acting, why she loves writing more than talking, and how she learned to love being by herself. Pamela and Dax talk about love addiction, the culture of misogyny, and how to have fun being sober. Pamela explains why she is passionate about animal welfare issues, how she ended up doing a Broadway musical, and why she loves waking up early in the morning.
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Jan 27, 2023 • 50min
Armchair Anonymous: Worst Honeymoon
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about their worst honeymoon experience.
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Jan 26, 2023 • 2h 5min
Scott Galloway (on the crisis facing boys and men)
Scott Galloway (Adrift: America in 100 Charts, The Prof G Pod) is a professor, author, and podcaster. Scott joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how he defines masculinity, the current state of the college admission process, and how humor is the fastest way to communicate intelligence. Scott and Dax talk about their addiction to affirmations from strangers, why young men need guardrails, and how liberating it can be to see the end coming. Scott explains that happiness is a function of the number of deep and meaningful relationships you have, how everything we do is a transfer of wealth from young to old, and why society needs to start investing more in young people.
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Jan 23, 2023 • 1h 57min
Octavia Spencer
Octavia Spencer (Truth Be Told, The Help, Hidden Figures) is an award-winning actress and producer. Octavia joins the Armchair Expert to discuss being forced to grow up quickly, insecurities around auditioning for roles, and the difference between being nice and being kind. Octavia and Dax talk about being in a comedy troupe together, the time Dax met Samuel L. Jackson, and their fascination with serial killers. Octavia explains why it's important to know your value as an actor, how winning an Oscar changed her life, and why she would describe herself as a hypochondriac.
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