Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
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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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Dec 16, 2019 • 1h 45min
Keri Russell
Keri Russell (Felicity, Mission: Impossible III, The Americans)is an American actress and dancer. Keri visits the attic to discuss her time on the all new Mickey Mouse club, meeting Dax's mom and sacrificing a normal childhood for work. Shetalks about being an introvert and Dax is thrilled about a childhood connection he has to her. The two discuss the need to privately re-charge at public events, the story of why Keri cut her hair on Felicity and they dissect the themes of loyalty and marriage in The Americans.
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Dec 14, 2019 • 41min
BONUS: Rhys Darby (Live)
Armchair Expert Live from San Antonio at the Dad 2.0 Conference.
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Dec 12, 2019 • 1h 49min
Malcolm Gladwell
Malcolm Gladwell is a Canadian journalist, author, speaker and podcast host. Malcolm joins the Armchair Expert to discuss the value of gleaning information from other cultures, growing up in a college library and our inability as humans to read others. Dax claims that Malcolm is our most referenced person on the podcast and Malcolm shames Dax for using the derogatory term of "jogger". The two geek out over cars, they talk about how media shapes public perception and they give credit to people they met early in life who affected the trajectory of their lives.
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Dec 9, 2019 • 1h 52min
T.I.
T.I. is an American rapper and actor. He sits down with the Armchair Expert to discuss his foray into entrepreneurship as a child, narcissistic patterns and developing desensitization. Dax asks Tip to acknowledge his trauma and T.I. refuses to accept that Dax is a hillbilly. The two talk about imprisonment in the African American community, gearing education to kids' strengths and growing up in a single-parent home.
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Dec 5, 2019 • 2h 11min
Adam Grant
Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist and professor at the Wharton School, discusses intriguing insights into human behavior. He explores the differences between givers and takers, the importance of criticism, and how genius often stems from quantity over quality. They also dive into the challenges of introversion and the unique phenomenon of being a super taster. With personal anecdotes from their Michigan roots, the conversation reveals the complexities of motivation, creativity, and the impact of upbringing on social dynamics.
Dec 2, 2019 • 1h 27min
Sam Elliott
Sam Elliott, a celebrated American actor known for iconic roles in films like *Mask* and *A Star is Born*, shares captivating tales of his life in Malibu and the charm of its resilient community. He reflects on his evolving career, discussing the mixed messages of his public persona and the allure of Westerns. Conversations touch on his personal journey into acting, the importance of collaboration in performance, and the emotional complexities of aging. With humor and insight, he shares stories of love and nostalgia, offering a glimpse into his multifaceted life.
Nov 28, 2019 • 1h 58min
Laura Beil
Laura Beil is a journalist and podcast host. Laura sits down with the Armchair Expert on this Thanksgiving day episode to talk about having to work on your feet as a journalist, her specific draw to the medical field and how she stumbled into podcasting. Dax theorizes on Laura's Dr. Death podcast and Laura claims a story is never done, it is only due. The two talk about her new podcast, Bad Batch, that focuses on the stem cell industry, they eat Taco Bell together and Monica and Dax thank Laura for serving the best podcast of 2018.
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Nov 25, 2019 • 1h 55min
Tony Hale
Tony Hale (Arrested Development, Toy Story 4, Veep) is an American comedian and actor. Tony joins the attic to discuss his tools for combating anxiety, his relationship to religion and being present with his daughter. Dax wonders if Tony ever felt career insecurity and Tony ponders why he doesn't have memories before 5th grade. The two talk about achieving their dreams and the subsequent lack of fulfillment. They discuss relating to others as a survival mechanism and their shared inability to remember people's names.
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Nov 21, 2019 • 1h 33min
LIVE: Martina McBride
Armchair Expert Live from Nashville at Andrew Jackson Hall. November 1st, 2019.
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Nov 18, 2019 • 2h 16min
Emilia Clarke
Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones, Me Before You, Terminator Genisys) is an English actress. She sits down with the Armchair Expert to talk about her Hogwarts-esque boarding school, learning Dothraki and her experience having two brain hemorrhages. Dax describes his love of male physiques and Emilia appreciates a Boston accent. The two discuss round features, struggling with imposter syndrome and Emilia weighs in on the difference between British and American sexual escalation.
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