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 year ...
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Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about their worst parenting moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesΑπό τον Armchair Umbrella
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Andrew Newberg Returns (on Sex, God, and the Brain)
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Dr. Andrew Newberg (Sex, God, and the Brain) is a neuroscientist and author. Andrew joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how philosophy and science can work together, how the study of seizures has changed over time, and why he started to take a more spiritual scientific approach to his research. Andrew and Dax talk about how human rituals developed…
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In this episode of Synced Monica and Liz discuss the best jobs for robots, how they would handle a burglary, and Liz recaps her time at the DNC. They answer listener questions on airplane seat ettiequte & feeling shame after having sex in a park on a first date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Flightless Bird: OnlyFans
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This week on Flightless Bird, David Farrier sets out to understand OnlyFans, which while based in the UK boasts a mostly US based audience. David talks to Sara (@pockowokosara) who we first met on Flights of Fancy, an OnlyFans creator based in the USA. She talks about her experiences making content and what it’s like managing and catering to a payi…
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Sam Richardson
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Sam Richardson (Sausage Party: Foodtopia, Veep, Detroiters) is an Emmy award-winning actor and comedian. Sam joins the Armchair Expert to discuss his thoughts on the institution of marriage, how his parents met in Ghana, and going to a Jesuit school. Sam and Dax talk about famous Michiganders, his time on the Second City cruise ship, and local Detr…
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Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us a crazy grocery store story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesΑπό τον Armchair Umbrella
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Dan Slepian (on The Sing Sing Files)
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Dan Slepian (The Sing Sing Files, Dateline) is a journalist, television producer, and author. Dan joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why he liked to watch the news as a child, who some of his favorite talk show hosts were, and how he landed his first internship at NBC. Dan and Dax talk about how Dateline segments are produced, why he chose to foc…
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In this episode of Synced Monica and Liz reflect on men who identify as men vs men who identify as people, they discuss middling at a dinner party, and Liz shares her international airport event. They answer listener questions on asking a spouse’s permission to lose weight and when to say ‘I love you.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas…
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This week on Flightless Bird, David Farrier discovers that Rhode Island is not in fact an island. If not an island - what is it? Farrier talks to linguist Kate who has a true love for Rhode Island - and she educates David about the vampire buried there, the food Rhode Island loves, and its place in pop culture. Along the way Farrier discovers Rhode…
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Colman Domingo
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Colman Domingo (Sing Sing, Euphoria, Rustin) is an actor, playwright, and director. Colman joins the Armchair Expert to discuss dancing and culture, being a shy kid in school, and why he feels like he’s his best self right now. Colman and Dax talk about how some people make social choices to not feel different from others, the experience of going t…
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Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about the craziest thing that ever happened to them on an airplane, again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesΑπό τον Armchair Umbrella
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Raj M. Shah & Christopher Kirchhoff (on the military-industrial complex)
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Raj M. Shah is a technology entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and former director of the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit. Christopher Kirchhoff is an expert in emerging technology and founder of the Pentagon’s Silicon Valley office. Raj and Christopher join the Armchair Expert to discuss how to reduce the risk of great power wars, the discrepanc…
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In this episode of Synced Monica and Liz discuss the gender of America, they talk about the contribution of single women and their strongest point of empathy. They answer listener questions on how to tell a partner something is a turn off, whether a married couple should start an anonymous OnlyFans, and thoughts on a man asking a father for a woman…
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This week on Flightless Bird, David Farrier investigates why American opossums are so different to New Zealand possums. Speaking of which - why does one have an “O” in front of them? To find answers, David meets up with a possum called Horace, and learns that contrary to popular opinion possums are not related to rats. In fact possums have many ama…
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Julianne Hough
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Julianne Hough (Everything We Never Knew, Dancing with the Stars) is an actor, dancer, and choreographer. Julianne joins the Armchair Expert to discuss growing up in the Mormon church, going to live with a Russian family to dance when she was 9 years old, and her relationship with perfectionism. Julianne and Dax talk her ambitions to act and sing, …
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Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a cooking disaster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesΑπό τον Armchair Umbrella
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Richard Isaacson (on Alzheimer’s prevention)
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Dr. Richard Isaacson is a neurologist with a focus on the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer's disease. Richard joins the Armchair Expert to discuss who his medical idol is, the importance of preventative medicine, and how he got involved in Alzheimer’s research. Richard and Dax talk about the core tenants of brain health, some of the main facto…
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In this episode of Synced, Monica and Liz discuss feeling luthy and have a candid conversation about sexual fantasies. They answer listener questions on whether it's okay to date someone on the sex offender registry and what to do when you find out a partner has given you arousal chocolate without your consent, They play a condiments version of fuc…
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Jack Black (Borderlands, Kung Fu Panda, High Fidelity) is an actor and musician. Jack joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how he feels about being shouted at on the street, getting started in the alternative comedy scene, and having two brainiac parents. Jack and Dax talk about their experiences with drug use, how theater saved his life, and what …
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Marion Jones (Olympic track-and-field athlete)
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Marion Jones is an Olympic track-and-field athlete and professional basketball player. Marion joins the Armchair Expert to discuss growing up in Sherman Oaks, her first exposure to the Olympics, and when she knew she wanted to be an Olympic champion. Marion and Dax talk about how much her mom helped guide her career, the feeling of winning her gold…
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In this episode of Synced, Monica and Liz discuss the new political developments of the day, Monica shares her evolving feelings on online negativity, and Liz recounts a string of massage events. They answer listener questions on ignoring election news, hiding debt from a spouse, and confronting a partner who likes thirst-traps on Instagram. Learn …
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Teddy Swims (I’ve Tried Everything but Therapy) is a singer-songwriter. Teddy joins the Armchair Expert to discuss growing up in small town Georgia, meeting Dave Chappelle, and having to learn to not come on too strongly to people. Teddy and Dax talk about how important personal relationships are to him, being surrounded by sweet men in his life, a…
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Armchair Anonymous: Wild Card V
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Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us a crazy story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesΑπό τον Armchair Umbrella
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Andrea Dunlop (on Munchausen by proxy)
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Andrea Dunlop (Nobody Should Believe Me, The Mother Next Door) is an author and podcaster. Andrea joins the Armchair Expert to discuss her journey to becoming a writer, how her sister tried to sue her for defamation after her first book, and her personal relationship to Munchausen by proxy (MSP). Andrea and Dax talk about willful deception and real…
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Synced: Jesus Christ Superstar
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Happy 1 year of Synced! In this episode Monica and Liz reflect on the past year, they discuss the book of the summer, and exchange paper anniversary gifts. They answer listener questions on condom etiquette, how to hide an early pregnancy from friends, and they discuss when it's appropriate for a man to "step in" physically. Learn more about your a…
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