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…
Armchair Expert's 'Armchair Anonymous: Nurses III' is the third installment in a series where Dax Shepard and Monica (his co-host) invite listeners—called 'Armcherries'—to share their personal stories. This episode focuses specifically on nursing experiences, with callers recounting their craziest stories from the…
Worth it if you enjoy unfiltered personal healthcare stories and the appeal of real voices over polished narrative, or if you're a regular Armchair Expert fan seeking light, conversational content.
Adam Grant, organizational psychologist and Wharton professor, returns to Armchair Expert for a deep dive into the science of human connection. The episode explores Grant's personal experiences with social belonging—being pushed out of a childhood friend group, feeling like an impostor at Harvard, and finding…
Worth it if you're interested in the psychology of relationships, want research-backed insights on friendship and belonging, or enjoy Grant's accessible approach to behavioral science.
This episode of Armchair Expert's 'Mom's Car' segment features actors Dakota Fanning and Jake Johnson joining Dax Shepard and his best friend Aaron Weakley for a casual conversation. The episode covers a wide range of personal anecdotes and observations rather than following a single narrative thread. Topics include…
Worth it if you enjoy Dax Shepard's conversational style and appreciate low-stakes celebrity chat about everyday life and personal anecdotes.
Dax Shepard interviews acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, known for Pan's Labyrinth, The Shape of Water, and Frankenstein. The conversation spans del Toro's creative philosophy and personal history. Key topics include his father's improbable lottery wins (twice), his childhood habit of self-diagnosing from health…
Worth it if you're interested in filmmaking, creative philosophy, or del Toro's work, or enjoy long-form celebrity interviews with personal depth.
Armchair Expert's 'Armchair Anonymous: Dinner Party' is a 54-minute episode featuring hosts Dax Shepard and Monica Hall taking calls or reading submissions from listeners ("Armcherries") who share stories about a crazy dinner party experience. The format appears to be a call-in or listener-submission show where…
Worth it if you enjoy Dax and Monica's conversational style and find humor in real listener mishaps, but the thin show notes suggest this is a filler episode rather than a must-listen.
Armchair Expert welcomes Jared Diamond, the Pulitzer Prize-winning scientist and UCLA professor best known for *Guns, Germs, and Steel*. The episode spans Diamond's personal history—growing up in the shadow of World War II and his family's connection to the Holocaust—and his intellectual journey from physiology to…
Worth it if you're interested in data-driven approaches to history and leadership, or want to hear a Pulitzer Prize winner challenge conventional wisdom about how much individual leaders actually matter.
Dax Shepard interviews comedian and actor Leanne Morgan, known for her Netflix special 'Leanne, You're Cordially Invited' and her recent viral breakthrough in her 50s. The episode explores Morgan's unconventional path to comedy stardom, beginning with her upbringing in a tiny 600-person Tennessee town and her early…
Worth it if you're interested in unconventional career paths, late-blooming success stories, or want to hear a comedian's candid discussion about resilience and authenticity in entertainment.
Armchair Expert's 'Armchair Anonymous: Bad Customer' is a listener-submitted episode where host Dax Shepard and co-host Monica discuss stories from audience members ("Armcherries") about their experiences dealing with difficult customers. The format appears to be a compilation of listener submissions centered on a…
Worth it if you're a regular Armchair Expert listener who enjoys the show's casual dynamic and crowd-sourced humor format.
Dax Shepard interviews Ben Lamm, CEO of Colossal Biosciences, about de-extinction technology and the science of bringing extinct species back to life. The episode covers Lamm's background—raised by his mother and grandparents in Texas, entrepreneurial beginnings at Baylor—and the pivotal conversation with geneticist…
Worth it if you're curious about biotechnology frontiers, the ethics of species resurrection, or want to hear from a visionary entrepreneur reshaping what's scientifically possible.
Joey King returns to Armchair Expert to discuss her career spanning from childhood acting to major film roles including Practical Magic 2, The Act, and The Kissing Booth. The episode covers her early entry into the industry at age nine, her father's unusual background as a professional arm wrestler, and her personal…
Worth it if you're a Joey King fan, interested in actor psychology and emotional labor in film, or enjoy Dax Shepard's conversational interview style.
Armchair Expert presents another installment of 'Armchair Anonymous,' where host Dax Shepard and co-host Monica solicit and discuss listener-submitted stories from the Armcherries (the show's fan community). This episode focuses specifically on crazy gym stories—anecdotes from listeners about unusual, awkward, or…
Worth it if you're a dedicated Armcherries fan who enjoys casual, unfiltered listener stories and the banter between Dax and Monica.
Dax Shepard interviews Eric Goode, a prolific documentary filmmaker known for Tiger King, Chimp Crazy, and Monsters of God, alongside his work as a hotelier and conservationist. The conversation spans Goode's unconventional upbringing in an animal-filled home and his survival of Northern California's New Age movement…
Worth it if you're interested in documentary filmmaking, the intersection of art and activism, or how creative obsession shapes unconventional careers.
Dave Franco returns to Armchair Expert for a wide-ranging conversation with Dax Shepard covering his journey as an actor, writer, and director. The episode explores Franco's upbringing as the youngest of three brothers and how that shaped his personality and career trajectory. A significant portion focuses on his…
Worth it if you're interested in Franco's creative process, his relationship with fame and family, or enjoy Dax's conversational interview style.
Armchair Expert's 'Armchair Anonymous: Bad Teacher' is a 49-minute episode featuring hosts Dax Shepard and Monica Hall taking calls or reading submissions from listeners ("Armcherries") who share their personal experiences with ineffective, harmful, or memorable bad teachers. The episode format appears to be a call-in…
Worth it if you're a devoted Armchair Expert fan who enjoys the show's casual listener-call format and don't mind familiar territory about school experiences.
