Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People

Chris Gethard
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Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People

1 phone call. 1 hour. No names. No holds barred. Thats the premise behind Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People, hosted by comedian Chris Gethard (the Chris Gethard Show, Broad City, This American Life, and one of Time Outs 10 best comedians of 2015). Every week, Chris opens the phone line to one anonymous caller, and he cant hang up first, no matter what. From shocking confessions and family secrets to philosophical discussions and shameless self-promotion, anything can and will happen! Theme song by Shellshag.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    2025 New Year's Resolutions

    As per tradition, Gethard chats with callers two minutes at a time to hear their big plans for 2025. From tackling one of the toughest hikes in the United States to diving deeper into their kink community to simply “keep killing it,” this year’s resolutions are as varied and unique as ever. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Go to Quince.com/beautiful for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Go to livegood.com/beautiful to save 10% on your first order.  Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/BEAUTIFUL and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout. Listen to Constant Wonder wherever you get your podcasts.

    1h 46m

  2. 12/24/2024

    Picking a New Name

    This week's caller has a simple pitch: help me pick a new name. What follows is a fun and free-wheeling discussion about names, identity, and all the ways we define ourselves. Oh, and Orville Peck. A lot of this call is about Orville Peck. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller.  Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 In addition to Orville Peck, Gethard and our caller also discuss: Willi Carlisle Dale Hollow Sierra Ferrell John-Allison Weiss David Dondero

    1h 13m

  3. 12/17/2024

    My Son Tried to Murder Me

    "It was like an episode of Dateline." Gethard takes a call from a mom with an unbelievable story—her son tried to kill her. What follows is an intense, deeply human conversation about survival, healing, and the complex realities of mental health. The caller opens up about her journey through trauma, therapy, and finding her footing again, all while showing a sharp sense of humor and an unshakable spirit. It’s a heavy one, but also full of hope, as she shares how she’s turned her pain into purpose, becoming an advocate for others. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller.  Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676  Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to join deleteme.com/BEAUTIFUL and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout. Follow 'Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Go to Quince.com/beautiful for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!

    1h 23m

  4. 12/10/2024

    Screw It, We're Just Gonna Talk About Star Trek

    Look, this one is about Star Trek. Specifically, it’s about one stoned fan's deep love for Star Trek: The Next Generation. They call in to chat with Gethard about Klingon sex, favorite episodes, and the show's philosophical allure. At its heart though, this is a conversation about passion, nostalgia, and the joy of diving deep into what you love. Whether or not you're a Trekkie, that's something we can all understand. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller.  Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676  Help your family members share and capture their stories this holiday season with StoryWorth. Go to StoryWorth.com/beautiful today and save $10 on your first purchase! Get $80 off your first month with promo code SPACE80 at talkspace.com/beautiful Follow 'Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to Constant Wonder wherever you get your podcasts.

    1h 23m

  5. 12/03/2024

    Sexting in Korean

    This one’s a wild ride. Our caller dropped just as they were being patched through to Gethard, so this one got sent through without an official screening. We had no idea what to expect, but it turned into a classic Beautiful Anonymous—starting in one place and ending up … who knows where. From learning foreign languages through sexting to practicing niche martial arts to spending time in a religion that might be a cult (you’ll need to check out this week’s bonus content for the full story), this caller brought plenty to the table. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller.  Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676  Get $20 off a Skylight Frame at SkylightFrame.com/STORIES Follow 'Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Get 25% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets, at BollAndBranch.com/ beautiful. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to join deleteme.com/BEAUTIFUL and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout.

    1h 21m

  6. 11/26/2024

    Clothes on at the Nudist Resort

    A field of goats, an unexpected marriage-by-mail, a baffling bachelor party at a nudist resort – and that barely scratches the surface. This week’s caller is a vegan pansexual horse trainer who has lived a lot of life. She calls to share some of her stories with Gethard, who is happily along for the ride.  Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller.  Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Get $20 off a Skylight Frame at SkylightFrame.com/STORIES Follow 'Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. To get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/Beautiful

    1h 16m

  7. 11/25/2024 · BONUS

    Listen Now: ‘Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast

    Christmas AGAIN?? Join the Grinch in stubbornly refusing the joys of the season with season 2 of ‘Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast! Broadcasting straight from Whoville, with the help of his producer Cindy and loyal dog Max, Grinch is back to rant against Christmas cheer and roast celebrity guests like chestnuts on an open fire. Starring Saturday Night Live’s James Austin Johnson as Dr. Seuss’ iconic holiday hater! Grab your hot cocoa and cozy slippers to find out if the Grinch’s heart will triple this season — or if he’ll send his guests tumbling back down Mt. Crumpit.  For even more cheer, Wondery+ will offer exclusive minisodes where listeners can join Cindy and Max the Dog as they investigate a crazy Christmas mystery. Listen to ‘Tis the Grinch Holiday Podcast with the whole family here Wondery.fm/TistheGrinch_BSFAP.

    7 min

  8. 11/19/2024

    Weight Loss Surgery

    The week's caller shares a deeply personal journey of undergoing weight loss surgery and the challenges and triumphs that followed. He and Gethard discuss body positivity, the emotional and psychological aspects of weight loss, and what he’s found most helpful along the way. Plus, and maybe most importantly, he weighs in The Great Beautiful/Anonymous Raccoon Debate. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller.  Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 To match with a licensed therapist today, go to Talkspace.com/BEAUTIFUL and enter promo code SPACE80 to get $80 off of your first month and show your support for the show. Go to StoryWorth.com/beautiful today and save $10 on your first purchase! Listen to Constant Wonder wherever you get your podcasts. Go to joindeleteme.com/BEAUTIFUL and use promo code BEAUTIFUL for 20% off.

    1h 22m
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1 phone call. 1 hour. No names. No holds barred. Thats the premise behind Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People, hosted by comedian Chris Gethard (the Chris Gethard Show, Broad City, This American Life, and one of Time Outs 10 best comedians of 2015). Every week, Chris opens the phone line to one anonymous caller, and he cant hang up first, no matter what. From shocking confessions and family secrets to philosophical discussions and shameless self-promotion, anything can and will happen! Theme song by Shellshag.

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