Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People

Chris Gethard

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. 1d ago

    A Completely Normal Call That Goes Exactly As Planned

    Let's all agree we can blame Mercury retrograde for the technical difficulties we had in getting this one off the ground. The rest of the chaos, though, is entirely on this week's caller, a true maker of mischief who calls in on their birthday eve eve looking for a little trouble. They come in hot with a competition that pits Maryland against New Jersey, but it's not all fun and games. She and Gethard talk existential comics, understanding heritage, and the weirdness of childhood. Plus, Geth tells us why he's the most inspired he's been in years. Most importantly though, this caller and the High Priestess pull off a perfect, not-at-all-confusing soundboard bit. Hell yeah, brother. 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 Head to chrisgeth.com for tickets to Gethard's upcoming shows. Head to Talkiatry.com/BEAUTIFUL to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‐network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.

  2. 1d ago ·  Bonus

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  3. Jul 21

    Stopped a Serial Killer?

    Recovering from surgery and ten days into a liquid diet, our caller is hungry for conversation. Geth and this Good Vibes Caller compare shared surgeries, shared interests, and decide whether or not he once stopped a woman from becoming a serial killer's next victim. 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 Head to chrisgeth.com for tickets to Gethard's upcoming shows. Watch the video version of Beautiful Anonymous Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/beautiful  to get personalized, affordable care that gets you. Make your summer wardrobe easier. Go to Quince.com/beautiful for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. If your glasses are overdue for a refresh, now is the time. Go to ZENNI.com/PODCAST and use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off your first order.

  4. Jul 14

    Forty-One Unscripted Plays About Our Sport

    This week, an audio engineer at a major sports arena calls in from a seat in the arena bowl. He and Gethard talk about what it's like to work in a place built for tens of thousands of people before the fans arrive, the changing landscape of live sports events, which artists travel with the best crews, and the surprising amount that sports and musical theater have in common. 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 Head to chrisgeth.com for tickets to Gethard's upcoming shows. Watch the video version of Beautiful Anonymous  Sleep cooler this summer with Boll & Branch during their Annual Summer Event. For a limited time, get 20% off sitewide at BollAndBranch.com/beautiful with code beautiful. Visit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free. To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to MINTMOBILE.com/BEAUTIFUL. Right now, save 25% on your first order at Zazzle.com. If you're curious about what other people do in their jobs, check out: "What It's Like to Be..." wherever you get podcasts.

  5. Jul 7

    Cheers to All the Sluts Out There

    This week's caller is an environmental scientist who studies stormwater. She's also a mischievous little trickster. She and Geth talk about what our water can tell us about the health of the world around us and share a few changes you can make in your own yard to help care for your corner of the planet. Then she shares something that really shifts the energy of the rest of the conversation toward the slightly, delightfully unhinged. 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 Head to chrisgeth.com for tickets to Gethard's upcoming shows. For a limited time, get 20% off sitewide at BollAndBranch.com/beautiful with code beautiful. Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Head to Talkiatry.com/BEAUTIFUL to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes. Make your summer wardrobe easier. Go to Quince.com/beautiful for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.

  6. Jun 30

    Homeschooled Public School Theater Teacher

    This week, Gethard talks with a middle school theater teacher about growing up homeschooled, her time in a traveling Christian theater troupe, and what it was like adjusting to public school life. She and Geth talk about the importance of arts in schools, what kids learn when they get comfortable being on stage, and why 6th grade boys might be the toughest crowd of all. 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 Head to chrisgeth.com for tickets to Gethard's upcoming shows. save 25% on your first order at Zazzle.com check it out: What It's Like to Be… Wherever you get podcasts Visit forhers.com/beautiful to get personalized, affordable care that gets you.

  7. Jun 23

    Psychedelic Researcher

    This week's caller works in psychedelic medicine, and Gethard has questions. They talk about ketamine, psilocybin, what it really means to do this work responsibly, how therapy changes when the problem is the world around you, and why real connection might be the thing we all need most right now. 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 Head to chrisgeth.com for tickets to Gethard's upcoming shows. To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to MINTMOBILE.com/BEAUTIFUL. Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to Quince.com/beautiful for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Visit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free and connect with top talent ready to help your business grow. If your glasses are overdue for a refresh, now is the time. Go to ZENNI.com/PODCAST and use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off your first order.

  8. Jun 16

    A Beautiful Anonymous Pastiche

    A life that started in Pleasantville doesn't stay there. This week's caller talks with Gethard about marriage, motherhood, identity, grief, and how listening to Beautiful/Anonymous made her realize how many different stories make up her own life. 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 Head to chrisgeth.com for tickets to Gethard's upcoming shows. Head to Talkiatry.com/BEAUTIFUL to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes. Download EarnIn on the App Store or Google Play. Type in BeautifulStories under PODCAST when you sign up. Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Right now, save 25% on your first order at Zazzle.com.

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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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