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

    Invite Chaos

    This week's caller wants to invite more chaos and creativity into their life while debating a new career opportunity. He and Gethard talk family expectations, chasing passions, and the joy of weird little hobbies. 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 Upgrade your wardrobe. Go to Quince.com/beautiful for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. For 25% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets, head to BollAndBranch.com/beautiful. Get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. To get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/Beautiful

    1h 23m

  2. NOV 5

    Election Day Special 2024

    In this Election Day special, Gethard gives listeners from every corner of the country two minutes to share where they’re from, who they’re voting for, and why. It’s a chance to hear beyond the headlines, offering a rare moment of connection and empathy in the midst of today’s election chaos. 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 get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/Beautiful Go to joindeleteme.com/BEAUTIFUL and use promo code BEAUTIFUL for 20% off.  Get $80 off your first month with promo code SPACE80 at talkspace.com/beautiful Get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details.

    1h 42m

  3. OCT 31

    Trump Voter 2024

    In this bonus episode of Beautiful/Anonymous, Gethard addresses some recent critiques of the show’s political bias by inviting a 2024 Trump voter for an open conversation. It’s a call filled with both tension and humor, and no matter where you land, it highlights the importance of understanding diverse perspectives and the urgency of political involvement, now more than ever. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller.  We want to hear from you. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676

    1h 20m

  4. OCT 29

    Steamed Placentas

    This week’s caller recounts her unconventional journey from pickles to placentas as she and Gethard discuss the incredible work of birth doulas. More specifically, she breaks down the nitty gritty process of placenta encapsulation. From packing and transporting, to steaming and dehydrating placentas, it’s all here, and it’s all fascinating. 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 Listen to Constant Wonder wherever you get your podcasts.

    1h 12m

  5. OCT 22

    A Little Communism is Fine

    This week's caller shares his experiences in elder care and running a worker-owned coffee roasting cooperative. He discusses the challenges of financial planning for seniors, systemic issues in long-term care, and his commitment to community-focused and worker-driven initiatives. It's an empowering, encouraging conversation with a charming guy who has a positive but realistic outlook on the world.  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 Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at MINTMOBILE.com/BEAUTIFUL 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. Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/beautiful for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.

    1h 33m

  6. OCT 15

    Halloween House

    It’s spooky season here at Beautiful/Anonymous, and we’re kicking things off with a caller whose house became the Halloween House in his neighborhood. He and Gethard bond over their shared love of all things Halloween, but most especially going way too big on lawn decorations. Then, the call takes a turn for the genuinely scary as the two discuss some of the most unsettling things they’ve encountered in real life. 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 $80 off your first month with promo code SPACE80 at Talkspace.com/BEAUTIFUL Go to joindeleteme.com/BEAUTIFUL and use promo code BEAUTIFUL for 20% off.

    1h 20m

  7. OCT 8

    Dreaming of Kamloops

    A heavy duty mechanic from Western Canada talks with Gethard about the major injury that totally shifted her career plans, growing up as the youngest member on her dad’s construction crew, and dreaming of moving to the big city, wherein the big city is British Columbia’s 12th largest municipality. 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 Head to punchup.live/chrisgethard for info on all of Gethard’s upcoming tour dates including tickets to the next Laughing Together Comedy Show, October 10th in Anaheim, CA. Get $80 off your first month with promo code SPACE80 at Talkspace.com/BEAUTIFUL Start getting your best night’s sleep this fall with Boll & Branch. For a limited time get 20% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch.com/beautiful.

    1h 18m

  8. OCT 1

    A City of Extremes

    Fresh from rescuing her backyard ducks from a bald eagle attack, a plant pathologist calls with a bone to pick about Gethard’s feelings on the great state of Oregon. They chat about Portland’s unionized strippers, the often divisive B/A Raccoon Debate, and then the conversation takes a more serious turn as the caller opens up about her journey to sobriety. They talk about seeking support, repairing relationships, and why, no matter what, you can’t ever give up on yourself. 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 Head to punchup.live/chrisgethard for info on all of Gethard’s upcoming tour dates including tickets to the next Laughing Together Comedy Show, October 10th in Anaheim, CA. Go to joindeleteme.com/BEAUTIFUL and use promo code BEAUTIFUL for 20% off.

    1h 42m
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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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