Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

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Mom's Car: Jonathan Tucker
Nov 10, 2026 · 51m
Jonathan Tucker joins Dax Shepard and Aaron Beekman for a chaotic car-based interview where they discuss Tucker’s recent home invasion heroics, his…
Rhea Seehorn
Nov 9, 2026 · 2h 0m
Emmy Award-winning actor Ray Sehorne joins Dax Shepard and Lilly Singh to discuss her career in *Pluribus* and *Better Call Saul*.
Armchair Anonymous: Jail
Nov 6, 2026 · 37m
In this episode of Armchair Expert, Dax Shepard and Monica Lewinsky interview three guests about their unexpected jail experiences.
Kelly McGonigal (on joy)
Nov 4, 2026 · 2h 8m
Stanford psychologist Dr.
Mom's Car: Minka Kelly
Nov 3, 2026 · 43m
Minka Kelly joins Dax Shepard for a candid conversation about her memoir, the healing power of journaling, and her new role in *Ransom Canyon*.
Brittany Snow
Nov 2, 2026 · 1h 53m
Brittany Snow discusses her early career as a child actor on *Guiding Light* and *American Dreams*, revealing how the intense pressure of the industry contributed to her developing an eating disorder.
Armchair Anonymous: Halloween II
Oct 30, 2026 · 50m
Listeners share spooky Halloween anecdotes, including a Canadian student who hitchhikes two hours in a hooker costume and gets stranded, a college…
Erin & Sara Foster
Oct 28, 2026 · 2h 10m
Erin and Sarah Foster discuss their sibling dynamic, the success of their clothing line Favorite Daughter, and the impact of their show *Nobody Wants This*.
Mom's Car: Guy Stevenson
Oct 27, 2026 · 57m
Dax Shepard and Aaron Sorkin discuss their shared history as comedians, including their time in The Sunday Company and the creation of their famous "physics class" sketch.
Nobody Wants This
Oct 26, 2026 · 2h 7m
Kristen Bell, Adam Brody, Justine Lu, and Timothy Simons join Dax Shepard to promote Season 3 of *Nobody Wants This* on Netflix.
Armchair Anonymous: News II
Oct 23, 2026 · 41m
In this episode of Armchair Expert, Dax Shepard and Monica Padman share stories from listeners who made local news.
Malcolm Gladwell #4
Oct 21, 2026 · 2h 4m
Malcolm Gladwell discusses his new book, *The American Way of Killing*, arguing that the U.
Mom's Car: Liz Plank
Oct 20, 2026 · 50m
Liz Plank joins Dax Shepard and BFAW to discuss the complexities of modern dating, including the stress of "soft launching" partners on social media…
Colin Kaepernick
Oct 19, 2026 · 1h 55m
Colin Kaepernick discusses his new book, *The Perilous Fight*, with Dax Shepard and Lily Padman, reflecting on his childhood as a Black boy adopted by a white family in rural California.
Armchair Anonymous: Study Abroad
Oct 16, 2026 · 50m
In this episode of Armchair Expert, Dax Shepard and Monica Padman share wild study abroad stories with listeners.
Ashe
Oct 14, 2026 · 2h 10m
Dax Shepard welcomes singer-songwriter Ash to discuss their meeting at a wedding and their close friendship.
Mom's Car: Jedidiah Jenkins
Oct 13, 2026 · 1h 1m
In this episode of Mom's Car, Dax Shepard and Aaron Weakley join longtime friend and author Jedediah Jenkins to discuss his new book and writing process.
James McAvoy
Oct 12, 2026 · 2h 3m
James McAvoy discusses his directorial debut, *California Scheming*, and reflects on his upbringing in a Glasgow council estate, which shaped his early awareness of mental health and community.
Armchair Anonymous: Nurses III
Oct 9, 2026 · 50m
This episode of Armchair Anonymous features four nurses sharing their most intense and bizarre patient experiences.
Guillermo del Toro
Oct 5, 2026 · 2h 15m
Guillermo del Toro joins Dax Shepard to discuss his creative process, childhood in Guadalajara, and the influence of his father’s lottery win on his life.
Armchair Anonymous: Dinner Party
Oct 2, 2026 · 53m
Listeners share chaotic dinner party disasters, including a Thanksgiving ruined by vegetable oil, a nervous dog, and a missing propane tank.
Jared Diamond Returns (on the science of leadership)
Sep 30, 2026 · 1h 55m
Jared Diamond discusses his new book, *Prophets, Coaches, and Kings*, exploring when leaders truly shape history.
Leanne Morgan
Sep 28, 2026 · 2h 20m
Leanne Morgan discusses her journey from a small town in Tennessee to Hollywood fame, sharing anecdotes about her abusive first marriage and her enduring relationship with husband Chuck.
Armchair Anonymous: Bad Customer
Sep 25, 2026 · 54m
Monica Bateman recounts a chaotic West End theatre incident where a hen party caused a scene, culminating in one woman defecating in the foyer.
Ben Lamm (on de-extinction)
Sep 23, 2026 · 2h 3m
Ben Lamb, CEO of Colossal Biosciences, discusses the company's mission to de-extinct the wooly mammoth and dire wolf using synthetic biology.
Joey King Returns
Sep 21, 2026 · 2h 9m
Joey King discusses her new film Practical Magic 2 and reflects on turning 27, sharing stories about her father’s arm-wrestling past and a severe facial burn.
Armchair Anonymous: Crazy Gym II
Sep 18, 2026 · 46m
Monica shares a visceral story about vomiting on a treadmill during a surprise 5K race, while Alex recounts being stalked and threatened by a gym acquaintance who became his roommate.
Eric Goode (documentary filmmaker)
Sep 16, 2026 · 1h 49m
Eric Goode, director of *Tiger King* and *Chimps*, discusses his unconventional life, including founding the NYC nightclub Area and owning hotels like The Bowery.
Dave Franco Returns
Sep 14, 2026 · 1h 59m
Dave Franco joins Dax Shepard and Monica Badman to discuss his new films, "Idiots" and "Forgotten Island," and reflects on his previous virtual appearance during the pandemic.
Armchair Anonymous: Bad Teacher
Sep 11, 2026 · 49m
This episode features three listeners sharing stories about problematic teachers.
Angela Duckworth #3 (on bringing out your best)
Sep 9, 2026 · 2h 1m
Angela Duckworth discusses her new book, *Getting Comfortable*, which shifts focus from individual grit to the critical role of situational agency and context in human success.
Lizzo
Sep 7, 2026 · 2h 32m
Lizzo discusses her childhood in Detroit and Houston, sharing memories of Belle Isle and navigating cultural shifts after moving to Texas.
Armchair Anonymous: Summer Fling
Sep 4, 2026 · 49m
In this Armchair Anonymous episode, Dax and Monica share listener stories about summer flings.
Ray Madoff (on how billionaires avoid taxes & threaten capitalism)
Sep 2, 2026 · 2h 26m
Dax Shepard and Monica Padman interview tax law professor Ray Madoff about her book, The Second Estate.
Gal Gadot
Aug 31, 2026 · 1h 59m
Dax Shepard and Monica Padman interview actress Gal Gadot about her new film, The Runner, and her surprising openness to astrology.
Armchair Anonymous: Wild Card XIV
Aug 28, 2026 · 40m
John recounts a harrowing Canada Day trip where he and his wife capsized their canoe and went over a waterfall, requiring a dramatic helicopter rescue.
Olivia Fox Cabane (on the science of charisma)
Aug 26, 2026 · 2h 8m
Olivia Fox Caban, author of *The Charisma Myth*, discusses the science behind charisma, revealing it as a teachable skill rooted in presence, power, and warmth.
Jimmy Kimmel & Molly McNearney
Aug 24, 2026 · 2h 5m
Dax Shepard hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Molly McNerney, who discuss their 16-year relationship and how working together on The Jimmy Kimmel Show deepened their bond.
Armchair Anonymous: Spas
Aug 21, 2026 · 44m
In this episode of Armchair Anonymous, hosts Daniel Shepard and Lily Padman share listener stories about spa mishaps.
Chris Young (on being sentenced to life in prison)
Aug 19, 2026 · 2h 13m
Dax Shepard interviews author Chris Young about his memoir, *The Wound is Where the Light Enters*.
David Sedaris #6
Aug 17, 2026 · 2h 29m
Dax Shepard and Monica Padman welcome back frequent guest David Sedaris to discuss his new book, *The Land and Its People*, and the phenomenon of parasocial relationships.
Armchair Anonymous: Extreme Weather
Aug 14, 2026 · 54m
Dax Shepard and Monica Padman host listeners sharing extreme weather encounters.
Marc Brackett (on emotional intelligence)
Aug 12, 2026 · 2h 10m
Mark Brackett, founder of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, discusses his book *Permission to Feel* and the RULER method for emotional intelligence.
Taron Egerton
Aug 10, 2026 · 1h 54m
Dax Shepard interviews actor Taron Egerton, who discusses his Welsh heritage, modest upbringing, and complex relationship with his father.
Armchair Anonymous: Hotel II
Aug 7, 2026 · 47m
Hosts Dan Rather and Jennifer Buckmeir share wild hotel tales, including a guest faking a rat infestation to scam a refund and another couple caught in a crossfire during a Milwaukee wedding.
Christopher Whitcomb (on the Idaho murders)
Aug 5, 2026 · 2h 27m
Former FBI sniper Christopher Whitcomb joins Dax Shepard to discuss his new book, *Broken Plea*, and his unconventional career path from Capitol Hill speechwriter to special agent.
Scott Eastwood
Aug 3, 2026 · 1h 53m
Scott Eastwood joins Dax Shepard and Monica Padman to discuss his life as Clint Eastwood’s son, including navigating Hollywood without relying on nepotism.
Armchair Anonymous: Home Intruder
Jul 31, 2026 · 50m
Dax Shepard and Monica Padman host Armchair Anonymous, featuring listener stories about home intruders.
Eva Benefield (on surviving the Black Swan Murder)
Jul 29, 2026 · 2h 5m
Eva Padman joins Dax Shepard to recount the traumatic loss of her mother at age 14 and her father’s rapid, 13-day marriage to Ashley, a 24-year-old Trump campaign worker.
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