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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Dave Franco Returns
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Dave Franco (Idiots, The Studio, Together) is an actor, writer, and director. Dave returns to Armchair Expert to discuss growing up as the youngest of three brothers, bei
Sep 14 1 h 59 min
Armchair Anonymous: Bad Teacher
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a bad teacher.
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Sep 11 49 min
Angela Duckworth #3 (on bringing out your best)
Angela Duckworth (Situated: Find the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best, Grit) is a psychologist, MacArthur Fellow, and professor at the University of Pennsylvani
Sep 9 2 h 01 min
Lizzo
Lizzo (Lil Lizzo Meets Sasha B. Flootin', Cuz I Love You, Special) is a Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician and performer. Lizzo joins Armchair Expert to discuss growi
Sep 7 2 h 32 min
Armchair Anonymous: Summer Fling
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a summer fling.
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Sep 4 49 min
Ray Madoff (on how billionaires avoid taxes & threaten capitalism)
Ray Madoff (The Second Estate, Immortality and the Law, Practical Guide to Estate Planning) is a Boston College law professor, author, and tax-policy expert. Ray joins Ar
Sep 2 2 h 26 min
Gal Gadot
Gal Gadot (The Runner, Wonder Woman, Fast & Furious) is an actor, action star, and former pageant winner. Gal joins Armchair Expert to discuss unexpectedly winning a beau
Aug 31 1 h 59 min
Armchair Anonymous: Wild Card XIV
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us a crazy story.
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Aug 28 40 min
Olivia Fox Cabane (on the science of charisma)
Olivia Fox Cabane (The Charisma Myth, The Net and the Butterfly) is a bestselling author, speaker, and leading authority on the science of charisma. Olivia joins Armchair
Aug 26 2 h 08 min
Jimmy Kimmel & Molly McNearney
Jimmy Kimmel is an Emmy-winning host, comedian, and producer. Molly McNearney is an Emmy-winning writer, producer, and actor. Jimmy and Molly join Armchair Expert to disc
Aug 24 2 h 05 min
Armchair Anonymous: Spas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us a crazy spa story.
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Aug 21 44 min
Chris Young (on being sentenced to life in prison)
Chris Young (The Wound Is Where the Light Enters, Coherence Consulting) is an author, consultant, and public speaker. Chris joins Armchair Expert to discuss watching addi
Aug 19 2 h 13 min
David Sedaris #6
David Sedaris (The Land and Its People, Happy-Go-Lucky, Calypso) is a bestselling author, humorist, and celebrated storyteller. David joins Armchair Expert to discuss dis
Aug 17 2 h 29 min
Armchair Anonymous: Extreme Weather
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us a crazy extreme weather story.
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Aug 14 54 min
Marc Brackett (on emotional intelligence)
Marc Brackett (Dealing with Feeling, Permission to Feel, RULER) is a psychologist, professor, and founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. Marc jo
Aug 12 2 h 10 min
Taron Egerton
Taron Egerton (Apex, Rocketman, Kingsman) is a Golden Globe-winning actor and singer. Taron joins Armchair Expert to discuss growing up in a Welsh village with a 59-lette
Aug 10 1 h 54 min
Armchair Anonymous: Hotel II
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us a crazy hotel story.
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Aug 7 47 min
Christopher Whitcomb (on the Idaho murders)
Christopher Whitcomb (Broken Plea, Cold Zero, and Black) is a former FBI Hostage Rescue Team sniper, bestselling author, and national security analyst. Christopher joins
Aug 5 2 h 27 min
Scott Eastwood
Scott Eastwood (Lucky Strike, Fury, Fast X) is an actor, producer, and entrepreneur. Scott joins Armchair Expert to discuss growing up between Carmel-by-the-Sea and Hawai
Aug 3 1 h 53 min
Armchair Anonymous: Home Intruder
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us a crazy home intruder story.
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Jul 31 50 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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