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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.

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard Armchair Umbrella

    • Comedy
    • 4.8 • 165 Ratings

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.

    Armchair Anonymous: Wild Card IV

    Armchair Anonymous: Wild Card IV

    Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us a crazy story.
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    • 1 hr 11 min
    Phil Heath (professional bodybuilder)

    Phil Heath (professional bodybuilder)

    Phil Heath (Breaking Olympia) is a 7x Mr. Olympia winner and professional bodybuilder. Phil joins the Armchair Expert to discuss what his diet is like, how he lost his innocence at an early age, and his journey into bodybuilding. Phil and Dax talk about their admiration for Arnold Schwarzenegger, how they learned to control their aggression, and the ways social media has changed the bodybuilding industry. Phil explains how he feels about his own insecurities, what it's like to be acknowledged by your heroes, and coping with his new identity as he transitions out of the sport.
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    • 2 hrs 8 min
    Synced: Double Man Plan

    Synced: Double Man Plan

    In this episode of Synced, Monica and Liz recap their time in NYC, Liz shares her married-man event, and Monica agrees to go on a double date with Liz. They answer listener questions on communication while dating someone neurodivergent, having a differing parenting style from a best friend, and how to confront a fitness instructor with a robust air freshener.
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    • 48 min
    Flightless Bird: Surveillance

    Flightless Bird: Surveillance

    In this week's Flightless Bird, David Farrier looks at how America surveils its own citizens and asks why America is a “spying superpower.” In 2022 alone, 145,000 Facebook users and 100,000 Gmail accounts were rifled through by the US government’s spy agencies. How come? Farrier delves into America’s Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and “Section 702" and talks with journalist Byron Tau, author of “Means of Control: How The Hidden Alliance of Tech and Government is Creating a New American Surveillance State.”
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    • 52 min
    Maya Rudolph

    Maya Rudolph

    Maya Rudolph (Loot, Bridesmaids, The Way Way Back) is an actor, comedian, and writer. Maya joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why she wants one of her kids to be a chef, her love for the city of Austin, and how she never knows when someone is flirting with her. Maya and Dax talk about why they never fell in love, what being compared to your parents is like, and how much she loves working with her friends. Maya explains what happened when Dax recommended a Greek restaurant to her, how she wants to be more adventurous in her life, and how well she does with spicy wings.
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    • 2 hrs 31 min
    Armchair Anonymous: Cautionary Tale

    Armchair Anonymous: Cautionary Tale

    Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us a cautionary tale.
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    • 1 hr 3 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
165 Ratings

165 Ratings

Shadley Daniels ,

Brilliant

Love the honesty vibe you guys got going on love the interviews stay strong guys

Bev_T ,

Best Podcast, Ever!

I’m a huge fan of the podcast. Both Dax and Monica bring something so special to the show. The relationship between these two different people is comforting and hilarious at times.
The guests on the show are entertaining and and enlightening at the same time. Big fan of Adam Grant, Sam Harris, Ester Perel to name a few.
Monica & Jess was a fun new take on the show and wish there was more.

Excited to listen to more every week

Much love from a fan in South Africa :)

qhawwwe ,

The missing piece

This is a great show but I couldn’t help but notice the discrepancy in diversity. I think maybe only Alicia Key and Zoe Kravits are the only 2 black women interviewed. More black woman guests please.

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