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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.Follow Armchair Expert on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new content on YouTube or listen to Armchair Expert early and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/armchair-expert-with-dax-shepard/ now.
Jennifer Ackerman (on owls)
Jennifer Ackerman (What an Owl Knows, The Genius of Birds, The Bird Way) award-winning science writer, speaker, and the New York Times bestselling author. Jennifer joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why people like to work with large birds, how owls hunt, and how polarizing owls are across cultures. Jennifer and Dax talk about how owls have been a source of artistic inspiration, how not all owls are nocturnal, and what we can learn from the silent flight of owls for technological advances. Jennifer explains how some owl babies can mimic sounds to protect themselves, that some owls live in colonies, and the benefits of owls to farmers.
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01:27:5527/07/2023
Terry Crews
Terry Crews (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Idiocracy, The Expendables) is an actor, television host, and author. Terry joins the Armchair Expert to discuss his inspiration for President Camacho, what growing up in an ultra religious household was like, and how his relationships changed after fame. Terry and Dax talk about how serious car culture is in America, what affects drugs have had on blue collar communities, and their worst auditions. Terry explains how he overcame an addiction to pornography, what his fitness philosophy is, and what he thinks having privilege means.
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02:00:1924/07/2023
Armchair Anonymous: News
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a time they made the news.
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40:5521/07/2023
Jake Tapper
Jake Tapper (All the Demons are Here, The Devil May Dance) is a journalist, news anchor, and author. Jake joins the Armchair Expert to discuss his thoughts on Evel Knievel, what going to summer camps as a kid was like, and how he originally wanted to be a cartoonist. Jake and Dax talk about his path to journalism, what lessons can be learned from failing, and the difficulties in being a political centrist. Jake explains why he loves thrillers, how he does research for his own novels, and the biggest movie he's ever been in.
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02:01:2520/07/2023
Elizabeth Banks Returns
Elizabeth Banks (Cocaine Bear, The Beanie Bubble) is an actor, producer, and director. Elizabeth returns to the Armchair Expert to discuss her feelings about using AI in film, what her experience doing a USO tour was like, and her approach as a director. Elizabeth and Dax explain the party game Empire, their thoughts on the Beanie Babies phenomenon, and if they would ever want to go back to college. Elizabeth explains her obsession with her kids' futures, how she views open romantic relationships, and why she loves when people compliment each other.
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01:59:5517/07/2023
Armchair Anonymous: Prank Gone Wrong
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a prank gone wrong.
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44:2714/07/2023
Neil Theise (on Complexity Theory)
Neil Theise (Notes on Complexity) is a diagnostic pathologist, stem cell biologist, and complexity theorist. Neil joins the Armchair Expert to discuss the principles of complexity theory, the way it works at different levels of scale, and how it differs from chaos theory. Neil and Dax talk about emergent self-organization, how randomness encourages change, and negative feedback loops. Neil explains the importance of your microbiome, how the universe is an endless unfolding range of possibilities, and how he learned to fear a lot less.
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02:23:3213/07/2023
Michael Shannon
Michael Shannon (George and Tammy, Nocturnal Animals, Boardwalk Empire) is an Academy Award-nominated actor. Michael joins the Armchair Expert to discuss what he thinks about non-alcoholic beers, how theater became a refuge for him, and what shooting a movie in a real prison was like. Michael and Dax talk about who their favorite jazz musicians are, the dynamics of having a stepdad, and how they approach taking on different roles in movies. Michael discusses being fired from an acting job, how he feels about country music, and his experience raising daughters.
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01:53:4810/07/2023
Armchair Anonymous: Fraternity/Sorority
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about their craziest fraternity/sorority stories.
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45:0807/07/2023
Valerie Fridland (on linguistics)
Valerie Fridland (Like, Literally, Dude) is a professor, sociolinguist, and author. Valerie joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why people dislike the word "moist" so much, how accents are a part of social identity, and where modern English developed from. Valerie and Dax talk about what language prescriptivism is, the issues people have with the use of "like," and how discourse markers in language are used. Valerie explains what linguistic tricks people use to fit in with popular culture, what it means when words go through semantic bleaching, and what the original meaning of the word "dude" was.
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01:59:4606/07/2023
Minka Kelly
Minka Kelly (Tell Me Everything, Friday Night Lights, Parenthood) is an actress, model, and New York Times Bestselling author. Minka joins the Armchair Expert to discuss confronting her childhood, her complicated relationship with her mother, and not wanting to sensationalize trauma. Minka and Dax talk about the collateral beauty of growing up the way they did, what it's like to love someone that is the source of your pain, and becoming a master at disassociation. Minka explains her own relationship with addiction, how she found her confidence on the set of Parenthood, and the time she had to saw a man's foot off.
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02:04:1203/07/2023
Armchair Anonymous: Bully
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a time they stood up to bully.
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41:5430/06/2023
Peter Singer (on moral philosophy)
Peter Singer (Animal Liberation Now, The Life You Can Save) is a philosopher, professor, and author. Peter joins the Armchair Expert to discuss what the concept of moral relativism is, how philosophy relates to rationality, and what the difference is between being a consequentialist versus a utilitarian. Peter and Dax talk about why ethically raising animals for food is uncommon, whether animals actually feel suffering, and what harm is done to the environment by raising animals on a commercial level. Peter explains why he started doing studies on effective altruism, how people can know if their charitable donations are actually helping people, and why he is drawn to asking questions about controversial ideas.
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01:41:5029/06/2023
Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson (Chemistry, The Kelly Clarkson Show) is a Grammy award-winning singer, author, and talk show host. Kelly joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why she prefers having a small ranch in Montana over a big house in Tennessee, what she thinks about being a rule follower, and how having kids changed her perspective on her own childhood. Kelly and Dax talk about their relationship with coming from reality television, what it was like working with Snoop Dogg, and realize they are opposites. Kelly explains why constantly craving for more doesn't lead to a happy life, the importance of being authentic to yourself, and her journey to hosting a talk show.
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01:51:0126/06/2023
Armchair Anonymous: Unexpected Orgasm
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about an unexpected orgasm.
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49:3823/06/2023
Chris Paul (12x NBA All-Star)
Chris Paul (Sixty-One: Life Lessons from Papa, On and Off the Court) is a 12x NBA All-Star, 2x Olympic Gold Medalist, and author. Chris joins the Armchair Expert to discuss growing up in the Bible Belt, how much he values the relationship between his parents and his kids, and the need for reciprocal relationships. Chris talks about what he learned from working at his grandfather's service station, his experience when his grandfather was tragically killed, and why he was not allowed to go to the murder trial. Chris explains the work he's doing with Club 61, how he decided to honor his grandfather on the court, and the importance of his male friendships.
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01:29:5422/06/2023
Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr. (Downey's Dream Cars, Sr., Iron Man) is an actor and producer. Robert joins the Armchair Expert to discuss their journey to becoming soulmates, how important it is to have deep meaningful relationships, and what acting process works best for him. Robert and Dax talk about what it's like to have an addictive personality, finding closure with their fathers, and whether life is a joke or tragedy. Robert explains what prison was like, why he wanted to modernize his car collection, and what the two most significant projects he's been involved in were.
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02:39:3519/06/2023
Prophet Ezekiel Profit
Prophet Ezekiel Profit is the original founder of Meaningful Existence, a spiritual community, recently bought by actor Jonah Hill who has disrespectfully repurposed it into a "mental health" endeavor. We discuss Prophet's harrowing and ever-evolving origin story including his birth from a 1x1 square mom, how he found his calling via a Rueben sandwich at Jerry's Deli, and we touch on his critical role in inventing the Queen's brail.We talk about the scandal that ultimately led to the demise of his spiritual community (involving the late Bernie Madoff) and we deep dive into his core philosophy that money can buy happiness.
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44:3616/06/2023
Megan Phelps-Roper
Megan Phelps-Roper (The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling, Unfollow) is a journalist, author, and podcaster. Megan joins the Armchair Expert to discuss what it was like to leave the Westboro Baptist Church community, her views on organizations who use shame to control people, and what power people can have in asking questions. Megan and Dax talk about why having compassion for people who are different from you is important, being taught to question everything no matter the cost, and why freedom of speech is such a controversial topic. Megan explains how she was argued out of her belief system, why she agreed to be apart of a podcast about J.K. Rowling, and why having dissenting opinions is the key to a successful pluralistic society.
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02:02:5315/06/2023
Natalie Portman Returns
Natalie Portman (Angel City, Black Swan, Thor) is an Academy Award-winning actress, director, and co-founder of Angel City FC. Natalie returns to the Armchair Expert to discuss what she's currently consuming, the broadening access of content, and to hear about Monica's Paris masseuse story. Natalie and Dax talk about the starkness of the pay discrepancy in sports between men and women, the socialized gender differences in sports, and the importance of having female athletes to idolize. Natalie explainsthe focus on experience at the Angel City Stadium, how her soccer team is being used as a proof of concept for other teams, and her insistence to experience real things in life.
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01:48:0412/06/2023
Armchair Anonymous: Nurses
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us their craziest nurse stories.
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40:0909/06/2023
Lee Hood & Nathan Price (on the future of medicine)
Lee Hood (world-renowned biologist) and Nathan Price (professor) are the authors of The Age of Scientific Wellness: Why the Future of Medicine Is Personalized, Predictive, Data-Rich, and in Your Hands. Lee and Nathan join the Armchair Expert to discuss how artificial intelligence is changing the medical industry, how infectious disease has impacted our world, and the effectiveness of prescriptions. Lee, Nathan, and Dax talk about the ways treating chronic disease has become a business, what systems biology is, and the advances in preventing Alzheimer's. Lee and Nathan explain digital twins and how they'll change medicine, the future of wellness and prevention, and the differences between your biological and chronological age.
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02:11:3208/06/2023
Lizzy Caplan
Lizzy Caplan (Fatal Attraction, Masters of Sex, Party Down) is an actor and producer. Lizzy joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how hard it is to hang out with friends in LA, how she started dating her husband, and what she thinks about matchmaking. Lizzy and Dax talk about how they dealt with their parents getting cancer, how she views modern parenting culture, and how scary doing comedy can be. Lizzy explains what her favorite sex scenes are, how she feels about reboots, and how much she loves the food in London.
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01:53:5205/06/2023
James Comey (Former director of the FBI)
James Comey (Central Park West) is a former FBI director, lawyer, and author. James joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how he got into a law enforcement career, his experience investigating mafia families, and what he learned working in the private sector of law. James and Dax talk about how much mafia families are influenced by Hollywood, what the typical stereotype of an FBI agent is, and how he handled the politics of the role as director. James explains what changes he tried to bring to the agency, how being held at gunpoint changed his perspective on life, and why he wanted to write a fiction novel.
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01:46:0401/06/2023
Charlie Day Returns
Charlie Day (The Super Mario Bros, Always Sunny, Fool's Paradise) is an actor, producer, and podcaster. Charlie returns to the Armchair Expert to discuss what his early dating experiences were, what doing live podcast shows has been like, and what movies influence his own directing projects. Charlie and Dax talk about the last comedies they saw in the theaters, how actors doing commercials has changed, and what happens when you give commencement speeches. Charlie explains his approach to voicing Luigi, how he feels about people doing impressions of him, and what it was like playing a character who barely speaks.
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01:54:3129/05/2023
Armchair Anonymous: Wild Card II
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us their craziest stories.
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56:0826/05/2023
Michael Waldman (on the Supreme Court)
Michael Waldman (The Supermajority, The Fight to Vote, The Second Amendment) is an attorney, presidential speechwriter, and author. Michael joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how the U.S. Supreme Court is involved in modern policymaking, what the concept of originalism is, and how extremism is influencing judges rulings on cases. Michael and Dax talk about the changes Congress can make to how justices are appointed, how public hearings have become spectacles for entertainment, and what role the media has in shaping the court of public opinion. Michael explains how the office of the President was founded, the struggles between gun rights and public safety policy, and why it's important to protect judicial independence.
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02:07:1125/05/2023
Jonas Brothers
The Jonas Brothers (The Album, Happiness Begins, A Little Bit Longer) are a pop rock band. The Jonas Brothers join the Armchair Expert to discuss how faith and spirituality has shaped their lives, what they learned from their musical theater experiences, and how the family dynamic played a role in their career decisions. The Jonas Brothers and Dax talk about their most embarrassing performance moments, what the concept of "the call of the void" is, and how the metrics for measuring successful music has changed. The Jonas Brothers explain their influences for their most recent album, their relationship with their younger brother, and how becoming fathers has shifted their perspectives.
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02:13:0822/05/2023
Armchair Anonymous: Public Evacuation
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about an emergency public evacuation.
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58:5419/05/2023
Tim Ferriss
Tim Ferriss (The 4-Hour Workweek, Tribe of Mentors, The Tim Ferriss Show) is an author, entrepreneur, and podcaster. Tim joins the Armchair Expert to discuss his perspective on stoicism, why he thinks psychedelic treatment progress has been slow, and how he analyzes taking risks. Tim and Dax talk about how fear plays a role in people's anxiety, how having conversations about trauma has become normalized, and why they love to learn about different subcultures. Tim explains the cost of inaction, what the results of his dog's DNA test were, and his time as a competitive Argentinian tango dancer.
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02:18:5418/05/2023
Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda (Book Club: The Next Chapter, Grace and Frankie, 80 for Brady) is an actor, activist, and producer. Jane joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why she got involved in activism, how she approaches her romantic relationships, and why she believes friendships are important to mental health. Jane and Dax talk about their experiences with step-parents, how technology has changed how people interact with one another, and why being in a state of laughter is so vulnerable. Jane explains what her favorite birds are, what it means when women tell their truth, and how being resilient shaped her adulthood.
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01:55:0315/05/2023
Armchair Anonymous: Worst TSA
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us their worst TSA stories.
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43:2712/05/2023
Gretchen Rubin (on happiness)
Gretchen Rubin (Life in Five Senses, The Happiness Project) is an author and podcaster. Gretchen joins the Armchair Expert to discuss what led her to the happiness space, how important relationships to other people are, and the individualistic nature of happiness. Gretchen and Dax talk about the ways physical activities make your emotions respond, how your sense of smell forces you to stay present, and her prescription for creativity through sight. Gretchen explains how slow time can move when you are doing something novel, what obliger-rebellion is, and why she is so intrigued by people who develop routines in their lives.
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02:18:1111/05/2023
Nicholas Braun
Nicholas Braun (Succession, Zola, Minutemen) is an actor. Nicholas joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how he got into show business, doing Meisner acting exercises with his dad, and his car that he named the "Daxi Taxi." Nicholas & Dax talk about packing a lip, the comedic trajectory of Succession, and their love for Friday Night Lights. Nicholas explains how uncomfortable talking about his love life is, how he feels about this being the last season of Succession, and shooting his shot with Kim Kardashian.
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02:00:1708/05/2023
Armchair Anonymous: Movie Theater Experience
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about their craziest movie-going experience.
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46:1205/05/2023
Shonda Rhimes
Shonda Rhimes (Grey's Anatomy, Bridgerton, Scandal) is a producer, writer, and showrunner. Shonda joins the Armchair Expert to discuss what her experience has been working for a streaming service versus network television, why she loves meeting other showrunners, and her ability to stay unburdened by comparison. Shonda and Dax talk about their relationship with making money, the power of Chicago, and the impact of being interviewed by Oprah. Shonda explains how she is naturally a shy person, how she feels about people being intimidated by her, and the decision to raise kids by herself.
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01:52:0204/05/2023
Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton (Paris: The Memoir) is a model, actress, entrepreneur, and New York Times best-selling author. Paris joins the Armchair Expert to discuss playing into stereotypes early in her career, the power of shame, and how therapeutic it was to write her book. Paris and Dax talk about what their early experiences in Hollywood were like, why the bad boy persona is attractive, and how much she relates to Pamela Anderson. Paris opens up about her traumatic reform school experiences, being a new mother, and her obsession with making a billion dollars.
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01:49:2901/05/2023
Armchair Anonymous: Gifts Gone Wrong
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a well-intentioned gift gone wrong.
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55:5628/04/2023
Jason Katims
Jason Katims (Dear Edward, Parenthood, Friday Night Lights) is a producer, writer, and showrunner. Jason joins the Armchair Expert to discuss his ability to embrace the ensemble, the relationship between an actor and writer, and what the responsibility of the creator is to the characters of a story. Jason and Dax talk about how much they loved working together on Parenthood, what their early film experiences were like, and how much they value a great crew on a project. Jason explains what it was like to employ his own father as an actor, his pattern of working off of source material, and what starts his creative gears.
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02:01:0527/04/2023
David Sedaris #4
David Sedaris (Happy-Go-Lucky, A Carnival of Snackery, Calypso) is a comedian and author. David joins the Armchair Expert again to discuss what trendy sayings bother him, how he feels about doing nice things for strangers, and why he likes to make his own postcards. David and Dax talk about what they know how to say in different languages, how drug and food addictions are similar, and how hard it is to accept help from others. David explains why he doesn't share his streaming passwords, the phenomenon of wanting to do things for his sister Amy, and how the societal value of the satirist is growing.
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02:41:4624/04/2023
Armchair Anonymous: Worst Homeshare
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about their worst homeshare experience.
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55:4221/04/2023
Nita Farahany (on neurotechnology and the law)
Nita Farahany (The Battle For Your Brain) is an author, professor, and scholar. Nita joins the Armchair Expert to discuss the effects of implementing brain wave monitoring, what body politics are, and how AI is currently being used to predict human behavior. Nita and Dax talk about the fears they have surrounding neurotechnology, whether transferring a person's consciousness will be possible some day, and how fast surveillance is normalized. Nita explains why the definition of death is being debated, how privacy practices often don't align with privacy preferences, and what cognitive rights laws could look like in the future.
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01:58:5620/04/2023
Jake Gyllenhaal
Jake Gyllenhaal (Guy Ritchie's The Covenant, Brokeback Mountain, Donnie Darko) is an actor. Jake joins the Armchair Expert to discuss what it was like to grow up in the celebrity world, how close he has always been with his family, and what instigated him to act so young. Jake and Dax discuss where his work ethic came from, how much he's always loved performing, and how authentically he felt playing the role of Donnie Darko. Jake talks about the impact of Brokeback Mountain, Guy Ritchie's BBQ, and the remake of Roadhouse.
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02:22:2117/04/2023
Armchair Anonymous: Craigslist Debacle
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a craigslist debacle.
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42:3414/04/2023
Rick Rubin (record producer)
Rick Rubin (The Creative Act: A Way of Being, American Recordings) is an 8x Grammy Award-winning music producer, record executive, and author. Rick joins the Armchair Expert to discusshis creative process for producing music, why he is interested in many different genres of music, and how important it is to be true to yourself. Rick and Dax talk about their relationships with spirituality, what happens when artists have that magic moment in the recording studio, and how important it is to pay attention to your signals. Rick explains how discipline can bring you more freedom, how the beginner's mind allows for innovation through ignorance, and the importance of embracing creativity in a creative world.
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02:26:3013/04/2023
Matthew McConaughey Returns
Matthew McConaughey (Dallas Buyer's Club, Interstellar, True Detective) is a Golden Globe & Academy Award-Winning actor, author, and producer. Matthew returns to the Armchair Expert to discuss how he decides to slow down or speed up in life, how he wants to address conflicts people are struggling with, and how he approaches the aging process. Matthew and Dax talk about the differences in their alcohol tolerances, how taking a break from acting changed their perspectives, and how they deal with feelings of imposter syndrome. Matthew explains what he is jealous of, how he's become so self-aware, and what he thinks of the impersonations people do of him.
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01:43:1810/04/2023
Armchair Anonymous: Cremation Disaster
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a cremation disaster.
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37:1407/04/2023
Paul Bloom Returns
Paul Bloom (The Sweet Spot, Just Babies, Psych: The Story of the Human Mind) is a psychologist, professor, and author. Paul returns to the Armchair Expert to discuss how our most important force as humans is our capacity to reason, the reconstructive nature of memory, and how to decide which studies we should believe in. Paul and Dax talk about the natural asymmetry between elation and agony, repressed memories, and how much chance events shape us. Paul explains his thoughts on right brain vs left brain, the gendered differences of jealousy, and how to answer the question of nature or nurture.
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01:51:5706/04/2023
Barbie Ferreira
Barbie Ferreira (Euphoria, The Afterparty, Nope) is an actor and model. Barbie joins the Armchair Expert to discuss her experience auditioning for Euphoria, how she got into modeling, and her relationships were with her maternal role models. Barbie and Dax talk about being defensive of their characters, what their feelings towards their dads are, and what kind of car she drives. Barbie explains how she is a perfectionist, what types of people she is attracted to, and how she has learned to advocate for herself.
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01:36:1903/04/2023
Armchair Anonymous: Wild Card
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us a crazy story.
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