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Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
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…
Episodes
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardEvan Gershkovich (on surviving a Russian prison)
Evan Gershkovich (This Cursed Beautiful Land: A Russian-American Story) is a foreign correspondent and memoirist. Evan joins Armchair Expert to discuss his…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardMom's Car: Jonathan Tucker
On this week’s episode of Mom’s Car we welcome Jonathan Tucker (American Hostage, Kingdom, Westworld). Jonathan, Dax, and Best Friend Aaron Weakley talk…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardRhea Seehorn
Rhea Seehorn (Stick, Pluribus, Better Call Saul) is an Emmy Award-winning actor. Rhea joins the Armchair Expert to discuss growing up with a…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardArmchair Anonymous: Jail
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a time they ended up in jail. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardKelly McGonigal (on joy)
Kelly McGonigal (Joy Is a Risk Worth Taking, The Joy of Movement, The Upside of Stress) is a psychologist, bestselling author, and dance instructor. Kelly…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardMom's Car: Minka Kelly
On this week’s episode of Mom’s Car we welcome Minka Kelly (Ransom Canyon, Friday Night Lights, Parenthood). Minka, Dax, and Best Friend Aaron Weakley talk…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardBrittany Snow
Brittany Snow (The Hunting Wives, Pitch Perfect, Parachute) is an actor, singer, and director. Brittany joins the Armchair Expert to discuss commuting from…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardArmchair Anonymous: Halloween II
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a time something crazy happened on Halloween. See Privacy Policy at…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardErin & Sara Foster
Erin and Sara Foster (Nobody Wants This, The World’s First Podcast, Favorite Daughter) are producers, entrepreneurs, and podcast hosts. Erin and Sara join the…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardMom's Car: Guy Stevenson
On this week’s episode of Mom’s Car we welcome Guy Stevenson (MADtv, Reno 911!, Punk’d). Guy, Dax, and Best Friend Aaron Weakley talk through competing for…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardNobody Wants This
Kristen Bell, Adam Brody, Justine Lupe, and Timothy Simons are actors on the series Nobody Wants This. The cast joins the Armchair Expert for Nobody Wants This…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardArmchair Anonymous: News II
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a time they made the news. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardMalcolm Gladwell #4
Malcolm Gladwell (The American Way of Killing, Outliers, Revisionist History) is a bestselling author, journalist, and podcast host. Malcolm returns to…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardMom's Car: Liz Plank
On this week’s episode of Mom’s Car we welcome Liz Plank (journalist, author of For the Love of Men, and host of Boy Problems). Liz, Dax, and Best Friend Aaron…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardColin Kaepernick
Colin Kaepernick (The Perilous Fight, Colin in Black & White, I Color Myself Different) is a former NFL quarterback, author, and civil rights activist. Colin…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardArmchair Anonymous: Study Abroad
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us a crazy study abroad story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardAshe
Ashe (The Girl of Your Dreams, Moral of the Story, The Dream) is a singer and songwriter. Ashe joins the Armchair Expert to discuss growing up with a bipolar…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardMom's Car: Jedidiah Jenkins
On this week’s episode of Mom’s Car we welcome Jedidiah Jenkins (Go Quiet on the Mountain, Mother, Nature, To Shake the Sleeping Self). Jedidiah, Dax, and Best…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardJames McAvoy
James McAvoy (California Schemin’, Atonement, X-Men) is an award-winning actor and director. James joins the Armchair Expert to discuss running wild in…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardArmchair Anonymous: Nurses III
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us their craziest nurse stories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardAdam Grant #4 (on the secrets of strong connections)
Adam Grant (Vibe, Hidden Potential, and Think Again) is an organizational psychologist, Wharton professor, and author. Adam joins Armchair Expert to discuss…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardMom's Car: Dakota Fanning & Jake Johnson
On this week’s episode of Mom’s Car we welcome Dakota Fanning (The Sun Never Sets, Ripley, Man on Fire) and Jake Johnson (The Sun Never Sets, New Girl, The…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardGuillermo del Toro
Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth, Frankenstein, The Shape of Water) is an Academy Award-winning director, screenwriter, and producer. Guillermo joins…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardArmchair Anonymous: Dinner Party
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a crazy dinner party. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardJared Diamond Returns (on the science of leadership)
Jared Diamond (Profits, Prophets, Coaches, and Kings, The World Until Yesterday, and Guns, Germs, and Steel) is a Pulitzer Prize-winning scientist, historian…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardLeanne Morgan
Leanne Morgan (Leanne, You’re Cordially Invited, I’m Every Woman) is a comedian, actor, and author. Leanne joins Armchair Expert to discuss growing up in a…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardArmchair Anonymous: Bad Customer
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about an experience with a bad customer. See Privacy Policy at…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardBen Lamm (on de-extinction)
Ben Lamm, co-founder and CEO of Colossal Biosciences, serial technology entrepreneur, and pioneer in de-extinction. Ben joins Armchair Expert to discuss being…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardJoey King Returns
Joey King (Practical Magic 2, The Act, The Kissing Booth) is an Emmy-nominated actor and producer. Joey returns to the Armchair Expert to discuss starting work…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardArmchair Anonymous: Crazy Gym II
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us their crazy gym stories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardEric Goode (documentary filmmaker)
Eric Goode (Monsters of God, Chimp Crazy, Tiger King) is a filmmaker, hotelier, and conservationist. Eric joins Armchair Expert to discuss growing up in an…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardDave Franco Returns
Dave Franco (Idiots, The Studio, Together) is an actor, writer, and director. Dave returns to Armchair Expert to discuss growing up as the youngest of three…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardArmchair Anonymous: Bad Teacher
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a bad teacher. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardAngela Duckworth #3 (on bringing out your best)
Angela Duckworth (Situated: Find the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best, Grit) is a psychologist, MacArthur Fellow, and professor at the University of…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardLizzo
Lizzo (Lil Lizzo Meets Sasha B. Flootin', Cuz I Love You, Special) is a Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician and performer. Lizzo joins Armchair Expert to…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardArmchair Anonymous: Summer Fling
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a summer fling. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardRay Madoff (on how billionaires avoid taxes & threaten capitalism)
Ray Madoff (The Second Estate, Immortality and the Law, Practical Guide to Estate Planning) is a Boston College law professor, author, and tax-policy expert…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardGal Gadot
Gal Gadot (The Runner, Wonder Woman, Fast & Furious) is an actor, action star, and former pageant winner. Gal joins Armchair Expert to discuss unexpectedly…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardArmchair Anonymous: Wild Card XIV
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us a crazy story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardOlivia Fox Cabane (on the science of charisma)
Olivia Fox Cabane (The Charisma Myth, The Net and the Butterfly) is a bestselling author, speaker, and leading authority on the science of charisma. Olivia…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardJimmy Kimmel & Molly McNearney
Jimmy Kimmel is an Emmy-winning host, comedian, and producer. Molly McNearney is an Emmy-winning writer, producer, and actor. Jimmy and Molly join Armchair…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardArmchair Anonymous: Spas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us a crazy spa story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardChris Young (on being sentenced to life in prison)
Chris Young (The Wound Is Where the Light Enters, Coherence Consulting) is an author, consultant, and public speaker. Chris joins Armchair Expert to discuss…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardDavid Sedaris #6
David Sedaris (The Land and Its People, Happy-Go-Lucky, Calypso) is a bestselling author, humorist, and celebrated storyteller. David joins Armchair Expert to…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardArmchair Anonymous: Extreme Weather
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us a crazy extreme weather story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardMarc Brackett (on emotional intelligence)
Marc Brackett (Dealing with Feeling, Permission to Feel, RULER) is a psychologist, professor, and founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardTaron Egerton
Taron Egerton (Apex, Rocketman, Kingsman) is a Golden Globe-winning actor and singer. Taron joins Armchair Expert to discuss growing up in a Welsh village with…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardArmchair Anonymous: Hotel II
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us a crazy hotel story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardChristopher Whitcomb (on the Idaho murders)
Christopher Whitcomb (Broken Plea, Cold Zero, and Black) is a former FBI Hostage Rescue Team sniper, bestselling author, and national security analyst…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardScott Eastwood
Scott Eastwood (Lucky Strike, Fury, Fast X) is an actor, producer, and entrepreneur. Scott joins Armchair Expert to discuss growing up between…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardArmchair Anonymous: Home Intruder
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us a crazy home intruder story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardEva Benefield (on surviving the Black Swan Murder)
Eva Benefield (Ghost Girl: Surviving the Black Swan Murder) is a writer, entrepreneur, and founder of Ghost Cowboy. Eva joins Armchair Expert to discuss…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardAlan Ritchson
Alan Ritchson (War Machine, Reacher, and Motor City) is an actor. Alan joins the Armchair Expert to discuss growing up in a military family, the surprising…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardArmchair Anonymous: Wild Card XIII
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us a crazy story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardTommy Lee
Tommy Lee (Tommyland Rides Again, The Dirt, Shout at the Devil) is the co-founder of Mötley Crüe, a legendary drummer, and rock icon. Tommy joins Armchair…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardGeena Davis
Geena Davis (The Boroughs, Thelma & Louise, A League of Their Own) is an Academy Award-winning actor and advocate. Geena joins Armchair Expert to discuss…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardArmchair Anonymous: Stalking III
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a crazy stalking story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardGrant Achatz (award-winning chef)
Grant Achatz (Alinea, Next, The Aviary) is an award-winning chef, restaurateur, and culinary innovator. Grant joins Armchair Expert to discuss growing up in…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardJackie Tohn Returns
Jackie Tohn (Nobody Wants This, The Boys, GLOW) is an actress, comedian, and musician. Jackie joins Armchair Expert to discuss growing up on Long Island with…
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardArmchair Anonymous: Animal Attack III
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about an animal attack. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…