Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

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, director of *Tiger King* and *Chimps*, discusses his unconventional life, including founding the NYC nightclub Area and owning hotels like The Bowery.

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.

This episode features three listeners sharing stories about problematic teachers.

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 discusses her childhood in Detroit and Houston, sharing memories of Belle Isle and navigating cultural shifts after moving to Texas.

In this Armchair Anonymous episode, Dax and Monica share listener stories about summer flings.

Dax Shepard and Monica Padman interview tax law professor Ray Madoff about her book, The Second Estate.

Dax Shepard and Monica Padman interview actress Gal Gadot about her new film, The Runner, and her surprising openness to astrology.

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 Caban, author of *The Charisma Myth*, discusses the science behind charisma, revealing it as a teachable skill rooted in presence, power, and warmth.

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.

In this episode of Armchair Anonymous, hosts Daniel Shepard and Lily Padman share listener stories about spa mishaps.

Dax Shepard interviews author Chris Young about his memoir, *The Wound is Where the Light Enters*.

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.

Dax Shepard and Monica Padman host listeners sharing extreme weather encounters.

Mark Brackett, founder of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, discusses his book *Permission to Feel* and the RULER method for emotional intelligence.

Dax Shepard interviews actor Taron Egerton, who discusses his Welsh heritage, modest upbringing, and complex relationship with his father.

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.

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 joins Dax Shepard and Monica Padman to discuss his life as Clint Eastwood’s son, including navigating Hollywood without relying on nepotism.

Dax Shepard and Monica Padman host Armchair Anonymous, featuring listener stories about home intruders.

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.