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.
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Armchair Anonymous: News II
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Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a time they made the news.
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Oct 23 41 min
Malcolm Gladwell #4
Malcolm Gladwell (The American Way of Killing, Outliers, Revisionist History) is a bestselling author, journalist, and podcast host. Malcolm returns to Armchair Expert to
Oct 21 2 h 04 min
Mom's Car: Liz Plank
On this week’s episode of Mom’s Car we welcome Liz Plank (journalist, author of For the Love of Men, and host of Boy Problems). Liz, Dax, and Best Friend Aaron Weakley ta
Oct 20 50 min
Colin Kaepernick
Colin Kaepernick (The Perilous Fight, Colin in Black & White, I Color Myself Different) is a former NFL quarterback, author, and civil rights activist. Colin joins Armcha
Oct 19 1 h 55 min
Armchair Anonymous: Study Abroad
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us a crazy study abroad story.
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Oct 16 50 min
Ashe
Ashe (The Girl of Your Dreams, Moral of the Story, The Dream) is a singer and songwriter. Ashe joins the Armchair Expert to discuss growing up with a bipolar father, beco
Oct 14 2 h 10 min
Mom's Car: Jedidiah Jenkins
On this week’s episode of Mom’s Car we welcome Jedidiah Jenkins (Go Quiet on the Mountain, Mother, Nature, To Shake the Sleeping Self). Jedidiah, Dax, and Best Friend Aar
Oct 13 1 h 01 min
James McAvoy
James McAvoy (California Schemin’, Atonement, X-Men) is an award-winning actor and director. James joins the Armchair Expert to discuss running wild in Glasgow’s council
Oct 12 2 h 03 min
Armchair Anonymous: Nurses III
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us their craziest nurse stories.
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Oct 9 50 min
Adam Grant #4 (on the secrets of strong connections)
Adam Grant (Vibe, Hidden Potential, and Think Again) is an organizational psychologist, Wharton professor, and author. Adam joins Armchair Expert to discuss being pushed
Oct 7 2 h 39 min
Mom's Car: Dakota Fanning & Jake Johnson
On this week’s episode of Mom’s Car we welcome Dakota Fanning (The Sun Never Sets, Ripley, Man on Fire) and Jake Johnson (The Sun Never Sets, New Girl, The Dink). Dakota,
Oct 6 54 min
Guillermo del Toro
Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth, Frankenstein, The Shape of Water) is an Academy Award-winning director, screenwriter, and producer. Guillermo joins Armchair Expert t
Oct 5 2 h 15 min
Armchair Anonymous: Dinner Party
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a crazy dinner party.
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Oct 2 53 min
Jared Diamond Returns (on the science of leadership)
Jared Diamond (Profits, Prophets, Coaches, and Kings, The World Until Yesterday, and Guns, Germs, and Steel) is a Pulitzer Prize-winning scientist, historian, and UCLA pr
Sep 30 1 h 55 min
Leanne Morgan
Leanne Morgan (Leanne, You’re Cordially Invited, I’m Every Woman) is a comedian, actor, and author. Leanne joins Armchair Expert to discuss growing up in a 600-person Ten
Sep 28 2 h 20 min
Armchair Anonymous: Bad Customer
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about an experience with a bad customer.
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Sep 25 54 min
Ben Lamm (on de-extinction)
Ben Lamm, co-founder and CEO of Colossal Biosciences, serial technology entrepreneur, and pioneer in de-extinction. Ben joins Armchair Expert to discuss being raised by h
Sep 23 2 h 03 min
Joey King Returns
Joey King (Practical Magic 2, The Act, The Kissing Booth) is an Emmy-nominated actor and producer. Joey returns to the Armchair Expert to discuss starting work at nine ye
Sep 21 2 h 09 min
Armchair Anonymous: Crazy Gym II
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us their crazy gym stories.
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Sep 18 46 min
Eric Goode (documentary filmmaker)
Eric Goode (Monsters of God, Chimp Crazy, Tiger King) is a filmmaker, hotelier, and conservationist. Eric joins Armchair Expert to discuss growing up in an animal-filled
Sep 16 1 h 49 min
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I started to listen to this pod originally for the Anonymous Armchair episodes as a relief from all the heavy things going on in the world. But now I’m also listening to the interviews and am so impressed with Dax’s preparedness. Keep on shining!
E_Munch · Sep 2026
Dax AND Monica are great (why so much hate on Monica? I think she’s hilarious). This podcast gets me through boredom, my commute to work, and even bad moods! I started listening from the 2024 backwards and after going through the whole catalog, I can say the show is only getting better. To Dax and Monica (and Wobby): please ignore the haters. Folks can have their opinions. What you do matters and makes a difference.
Sam G - NC · Dec 2024
What great episode, was as intense as watching a true crime documentary. Learned a lot about production as well.
J-bird472 · Dec 2024
I am so grateful to Dax Shepard for this show. I am grateful to him for opening up, for being honest, for sharing with all of us and exploring with his guests. And to his fabulous partner, editor, and often co-host. You have discussed together and with guests, particularly the recent (Nov 2024) interview with Anna Kendrick, relevant and important topics. Thank you to her as well. I felt a part of a conversation with friends, my turn to listen and absorb.
PegHere · Dec 2024
Your podcast brings a lot of entertainment and insight, and your candid, personal storytelling is one of the things that makes it so engaging. That said, I wanted to offer some feedback about the recent “Crazy Neighbors” episode where you discussed the story of a 70-year-old female neighbor experiencing what could be described as a "mental disturbance" or possibly Alzheimer’s.
While I understand humor is often a way to navigate uncomfortable or complex stories, I felt the giggling tone of this segment might have unintentionally crossed into territory that could be hurtful or dismissive. Mental health struggles and diseases like Alzheimer’s are deeply challenging not only for the individuals experiencing them but also for their families and communities. Referring to this person as “crazy” and laughing about her situation may unintentionally perpetuate stigma against those living with mental illness or cognitive decline.
I know this likely wasn’t your intention. With one of you being 10 years sober and holding a degree in anthropology, your perspectives on human behavior are often nuanced and compassionate. Perhaps this story could have been an opportunity to explore the complexities of mental health, aging, and community care with the same depth you bring to other topics.
This feedback comes from a place of respect and appreciation for your work. I believe your platform has the power to not only entertain but also foster empathy and understanding.
JVLthree · Dec 2024
I listened to this show when it first came out and really enjoyed it. I thought Dax was really natural with guests, and I enjoyed that he was the main voice of the podcast.
Tuning back in recently, I have been drawn in by who they have on as guests. They get some super relevant and interesting people. However, the substance just isn’t there anymore. Each conversation seems to be all about working in show business, and less about who those people are as ‘people’. These conversations about how someone got their break, or a certain role, or how a specific scene went, just don’t matter to me anymore. Beyond that, I don’t feel like Monica adds much to the show. Her laugh is super distracting. In some situations that doesn’t matter, but in podcast/audio format when that’s all you have, all I can hear is that. All that to say, I think I’m finally just done with this podcast, whether I changed, or it did.
AppleUser19941994 · Nov 2024
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