305 episodes
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard Armchair Umbrella
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4.2 • 76 Ratings
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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.
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Flightless Bird: Bubba Gumps
In this week’s Flightless Bird, David Farrier goes to eat at iconic American restaurant chain the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Back in 1994, Forest Gump was box office gold - the highest grossing film in America that year. Forrest Gump also did something not many films have ever done - something truly magical - it leapt out into real life. Because on any day of the week in America, you can stroll directly into a restaurant that wouldn't exist without Forrest Gump: The Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. To learn about all things Gump, Farrier talks with David Chen from decodingeverything.com who breaks down the significance of the film. He then takes producer Rob to dine in style at Bubba Gumps, before talking to the Vice President & COO of the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Jenny Scharbrough. That's right, Jenny!
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Sebastian Maniscalco
Sebastian Maniscalco. (It Ain’t Right, Bookie) is a comedian and actor. Sebastian joins the Armchair Expert to discuss his first pair of Jordans, why his dad is the focal point of his comedy, and his time waiting tables at the Four Seasons. Sebastian and Dax reopen the Santa Claus debate, talk about children yelling at their parents, and the relevance of comedy in this moment. Sebastian discusses Italian stereotypes, what playing arenas is like, and how he feels about the current state of comedy.
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Armchair Anonymous: Mall Stories
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us a crazy mall story.
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Ramani Durvasula (on narcissism)
Ramani Durvasula (It’s Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People) is a clinical psychologist and author. Ramani joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why it’s so difficult to study narcissism, why she thinks it’s good for therapists to be in therapy too, and the dark tetrad of personality. Ramani and Dax talk about why people often stay in narcissistic relationships, why people develop a sense of entitlement, and what treatments are available to correct it. Ramani explains how past actions can often predict future behavior, how social groups are affected by narcissistic people, and the signs of narcissism.
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Synced: Up There
In this episode of Synced Monica and Liz deep dive into the ethics of napping in the overhead compartment, they talk about their mothers day emotions and they learn about a robot restaurant. The two answer listener questions on crying during confrontation and whether you're obligated to split equal time at a significant others' house.
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Flightless Bird: Renaissance Faire
In this week’s Flightless Bird, David Farrier throws himself back to the reign of Queen Elizabeth during the 1500s. Why? Because Americans love Renaissance Fairs. The whole idea of the Renaissance Fair started back in 1963 - when teacher Phyllis Patterson held an event for her students in her backyard. A few months later her and her husband Ron put on a bigger one - hosting about 8000 people. It kept growing - and in 1966 the official “Renaissance Pleasure Faire of Southern California” was launched. Farrier decides to head along to that very fair see what all the fuss is about.
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Customer Reviews
When celebrities get vulnerable
I loved this podcast because the conversations seem to have knowledge but in a casual relaxed fashion rather than the conventional information dumping streams. I especially liked Monica and Jess love boys dialogues as they include very therapeutic and deep conversations which make the listener look into themselves in a birds eye view (as a therapist would). It helps people who are in the single category and are confused about themselves.
Love this podcast so much!
I have always been a fan of Dax, but this podcast just made me feel closer to him and loving him even more. This is such an intelligent, wonderful, interesting and relatable podcast - celebrities/famous guys are like us what?! I look forward to the episodes every week! Keep killing it Dax! Been following you since the start and I’m so excited this is doing as well as it is ♥️
Please have more people of colour!- edit, they did ♥️
Hey Dax! I love your podcast and I think you really go deep into the lives of your guests. My only little critism is that there aren't many people of colour on the podcast. Although I'm not from America myself, but I do like listening to stories of struggle/triumphs of brown people in the states. A little brown representation will make me real happy. Maybe start with Monica herself :)