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Chris Gethard
1 phone call. 1 hour. No names. No holds barred. Thats the premise behind Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People, hosted by comedian Chris Gethard (the Chris Gethard Show, Broad City, This American Life, and one of Time Outs 10 best comedians of 2015). Every week, Chris opens the phone line to one anonymous caller, and he cant hang up first, no matter what. From shocking confessions and family secrets to philosophical discussions and shameless self-promotion, anything can and will happen! Theme song by Shellshag.
Eat a Pickle
This week's caller is dealing with the loss of a friend who died earlier this year. She and Geth talk about processing grief, honoring the people you love, what sobriety means to her, and how it feels to be a poet sharing her words with the world. Also, pickles. Tickets for Laughing Together with Chris Gethard: A show raising money for mental health awareness in schools. Tickets for Beautiful/Anonymous at Treefort Music Fest Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on Instagram @beautifulanonymouspod Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Upgrade your closet with Quince. Go to Quince.com/beautiful for free shipping and 365-day returns on your order.
01:18:5523/01/2024
What Would Ian MacKaye Do?
This week's caller wanted to talk with Geth about the punk and hardcore music scenes. Pretty quickly, that subject became a vehicle for a conversation about community, found family, growing up lonely, and finding places to connect in a difficult world. Tickets for Laughing Together with Chris Gethard: A show raising money for mental health awareness in schools. Tickets for Beautiful/Anonymous at Treefort Music Fest Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on Instagram @beautifulanonymouspod Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Set your kids up for success and get started today at gohenry.com/BEAUTIFUL. T&Cs apply. Renews from $4.99 per month unless canceled.
01:15:0016/01/2024
Played Rugby, Changed My Life
A military veteran calls to talk with Gethard about co-parenting with her partner and his ex-wife who she was deployed with years ago. But this call goes in some directions neither she nor Geth expected. They talk about how rugby and one specific book led her to serve, what it was like being the only woman among 400 men while deployed, and how she thinks about the time she spent in Afghanistan today. Tickets for Laughing Together with Chris Gethard: A show raising money for mental health awareness in schools. To match with a licensed therapist today, go to Talkspace.com/BEAUTIFUL to get $80 off of your first month and show your support for the show. Head to FACTORMEALS.com/beautiful50 and use code beautiful50 to get 50% off. Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on Instagram @beautifulanonymouspod Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676
01:25:1309/01/2024
2024 New Year's Resolutions
From being more patient, to taking over the family business, to making a killer beef Wellington, we’re ringing in the new year–as always–with the traditional New Year’s Resolutions episode! Geth talks with dozens of callers, two minutes at a time, and we get to hear all of your fun, serious, exciting, simple, ridiculous, significant resolutions for 2024. Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on Instagram @beautifulanonymouspod Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676
01:50:5602/01/2024
Piano Rock Priest
Our second Episcopal priest calls in, but this “professional Christian” has a totally different vibe. She talks about playing in a piano rock band, trying not to flip off other drivers on the road, and all the places we can find community–in and out of church. For more info on Geth’s upcoming tour dates head to chrisgeth.com Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on Instagram @beautifulanonymouspod
01:14:3926/12/2023
A Human Breathing
Calling from New Zealand and nursing a hangover, this caller talks with Gethard about her Māori heritage, whether or not she feels compelled to make art with a message, and what the United States really thinks about New Zealanders. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on Instagram @beautifulanonymouspod As a listener of this podcast, you’ll get $80 off of your first month with Talkspace when you go to Talkspace.com/BEAUTIFUL. To match with a licensed therapist today, go to Talkspace.com/BEAUTIFUL to get $80 off of your first month and show your support for the show. That’s talkspace.com/BEAUTIFUL. Go to StoryWorth.com/beautiful and save $10 on your first purchase! That’s StoryWorth.com/beautiful to save $10 on your first purchase! Please visit www.cheekymaidensoap.com and use code BEAUTIFUL15 for 15% off your next order.
01:25:3519/12/2023
Santería
A novice Santero who recently completed his Year in White calls to talk with Gethard about finding his way to Santería. They discuss some of the many stereotypes that outsiders believe about the religion, the aspects it shares with other religions, and how this caller has found healing and community in his practice. Please visit www.cheekymaidensoap.com and use code BEAUTIFUL15 for 15% off your next order. Visit AuraFrames.com today and get 30 dollars off their best-selling frames with the code BEAUTIFUL. These frames sell out quickly though, so get yours before they’re gone! Terms and conditions apply. Join Füm in accelerating humanity's breakup from destructive habits by picking up the Journey Pack today. Head to TryFum.com and use code BEAUTIFUL to save 10% off when you get the Journey pack today. Follow ‘Tis The Grinch Holiday Talk Show on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to ‘Tis The Grinch Holiday Talk Show early and ad-free right now by joining Wondery Plus. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on Instagram @beautifulanonymouspod Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller.
01:33:4212/12/2023
Niagara Falls
Calling with a six month old baby asleep in her arms, this week’s caller is the ultimate multitasker. She and Gethard talk about comedy, children’s theater, grad school, switching careers while raising a newborn, and so much more, including the funny connection Geth has to her child’s birth. Get $80 off your first month at Talkspace.com/BEAUTIFUL Please visit www.cheekymaidensoap.com and use code BEAUTIFUL15 for 15% off your next order. Visit AuraFrames.com today and get 30 dollars off their best-selling frames with the code BEAUTIFUL. These frames sell out quickly though, so get yours before they’re gone! Terms and conditions apply. Head to FACTORMEALS.com/beautiful50 and use code beautiful50 to get 50% off. To learn more about Laughing Together, head to laughingtogether.org Listen to Gethard’s newest special, A Father and the Sun Keep up with Gethard's tour dates at chrisgeth.com Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on Instagram @beautifulanonymouspod Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller.
01:23:5105/12/2023
Introducing ‘Tis The Grinch Holiday Talk Show
Cuddly as a cactus and charming as an eel, he’s your new favorite snarky talk show host. Join The Grinch (and his faithful dog Max) each week as he rants against Christmas cheer and roasts celebrity guests like chestnuts on an open fire. Starring Saturday Night Live’s James Austin Johnson as the notorious curmudgeon and broadcasting straight from Who-Ville, will The Grinch send these famous folks back down Mt. Crumpit, or will they soften his stance against Christmas and grow his heart three sizes? Grab your hot cocoa and cozy slippers and listen along to find out! Listen to ‘Tis The Grinch Holiday Talk Show: Wondery.fm/Grinch_BSFAP
05:3704/12/2023
You're Not the Rizzler Anymore (Episode 400)
For this, the 400th episode of Beautiful Anonymous, Gethard talks with a Gen Z law student who's getting ready to pick up her aunt, an 80 year old nun, so they can head home for the holidays. She catches him up on new slang, breaks down the specific horrors particular to each dating app, and then Geth puts her in the hot seat to help him understand exactly when he stopped being cool. We're also SO excited to finally announce that Beautiful/Anonymous+ is here, and you can sign up right now and beautifulanonymous.com At the "Rotary" tier, for five bucks a month, you get five random questions with the caller so you get to know them better. At the ten dollar a month "Touch Tone" tier, you get the extended episode, plus a monthly five question episode with a classic caller from the show's past AND once a month we put out a phone number just for people subscribing at this level. There's also a "Cellular Technology" tier which is a pay what you want level for people who have disposable income and want to show a little extra support for our show. You get everything at the "Touch Tone" tier, plus a letter of thanks written by Geth and mailed to you. Thank you for using some of your independent wealth to help support our show! If you sign up right now, you'll find the extra five questions for this episode, which include one of the best worst dating stories you'll ever hear, plus episodes rounding up all of the 5 Questions segments we've recorded with callers over the past few months, AND our first past caller follow up with listener favorite, "Selling Sex Toys in Vegas." There's plent to dive into, and we're going to keep it coming. Help your family share their story this holiday season with StoryWorth. Go to StoryWorth.com/beautiful today and save $10 on your first purchase! To get 15% off your next gift, go to UNCOMMONGOODS.com/BEAUTIFUL. Please visit www.cheekymaidensoap.com and use code BEAUTIFUL15 for 15% off your next order. To learn more about Laughing Together, head to laughingtogether.org Listen to Gethard’s newest special, A Father and the Sun Keep up with Gethard's tour dates at chrisgeth.com Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on Instagram @beautifulanonymouspod Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get access to exclusive content!
01:44:1828/11/2023
Left the Jehovah's Witnesses for Satanism
This week's caller is a Buddhist by way of Satanism by way of the Jehovah's Witnesses. These days, he's a mindfulness teacher, but the road there was long and eventful. He tells Gethard about leaving the faith he was raised in and finding sex, drugs, and serial killers along the way. Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including explicit conversations about sex, drug use, and correspondences with a serial killer in prison. Visit AuraFrames.com today and get 30 dollars off their best-selling frames with the code BEAUTIFUL. These frames sell out quickly though, so get yours before they’re gone! Terms and conditions apply. To get 15% off your next gift, go to UNCOMMONGOODS.com/BEAUTIFUL. Don’t miss out on this limited time offer! Uncommon Goods. We’re all out of the ordinary. Please visit www.cheekymaidensoap.com and use code MINDFUL15 for 15% off your next order. To match with a licensed therapist today, go to Talkspace.com/BEAUTIFUL to get $80 off of your first month and show your support for the show. To learn more about Laughing Together, head to laughingtogether.org Listen to Gethard’s newest special, A Father and the Sun Keep up with Gethard's tour dates at chrisgeth.com Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on Instagram @beautifulanonymouspod
01:33:3121/11/2023
Never, Always, Should (F*** Jerry Lewis)
This week’s caller and Gethard have a lot in common. Two North Jersey guys with ties to the local music scene, who work hard to make their art, and have complicated feelings about how they define failure and success. They talk about all of this, plus the caller’s decision to retire as an artist now that he’s about to have a kid, and how all of this affects and is affected by moving through the world as an amputee with cerebral palsy. Join Füm in accelerating humanity's breakup from destructive habits by picking up the Journey Pack today. Head to TryFum.com and use code BEAUTIFUL to save 10% off when you get the Journey pack today. Helix is offering 25% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners in honor of Black Friday! Go to HelixSleep.com/BEAUTIFUL and use code HELIXPARTNER25. This is their best offer yet and it won’t last long! With Helix, better sleep starts now. To get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/beautiful. Don’t miss out on this limited time offer! Uncommon Goods. We’re all out of the ordinary. To learn more about Laughing Together, head to laughingtogether.org Listen to Gethard’s newest special, A Father and the Sun Keep up with Gethard's tour dates at chrisgeth.com Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on Instagram @beautifulanonymouspod
01:27:0114/11/2023
Gave My Dad a Kidney
This caller gave her dad a kidney just a few weeks ago. She called in to talk with Gethard about the importance of living donation, but this conversation ended up being about so much more: overwhelming loss, unbelievable resilience, and why sometimes you just have to laugh so you don’t lose it. If you’re interested in learning more about living donation, here’s a place to start: organdonor.gov As a listener of this podcast, you’ll get $80 off of your first month with Talkspace when you go to Talkspace.com/BEAUTIFUL. Head to FACTORMEALS.com/beautiful50 and use code beautiful50 to get 50% off. This podcast is sponsored by Nutrisense. Visit Nutrisense.com/beautiful and use code beautiful to save $30 off your first month plus get a month of board certified nutritionist support. To learn more about Laughing Together, head to laughingtogether.org Listen to Gethard’s newest special, A Father and the Sun Keep up with Gethard's tour dates at chrisgeth.com Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on Instagram @beautifulanonymouspod
01:21:0607/11/2023
Bought a Mardi Gras Float
This week’s caller is a PhD student with a connective tissue disorder who owns a Mardi Gras float. And that barely scratches the surface of what she and Gethard talk about. From first tattoos, to quirky parents, to defining what constitutes partying to this caller, she and Geth pack a lot into this hour long conversation. To learn more about Laughing Together and the workshops it provides, head to laughingtogether.org Listen to Gethard’s newest special, A Father and the Sun Keep up with Gethard's tour dates at chrisgeth.com Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on Instagram @beautifulanonymouspod
01:26:4531/10/2023
Moved to an Island on a Whim
Thirty-eight weeks pregnant and living on a mysterious (to Geth) island off the west coast of the United States, this week's caller talks to Gethard about packing up her life and moving from the mainland, taking a ferry to Starbucks, and why it's sometimes easier to connect with animals than children. Listen to Gethard’s newest special, A Father and the Sun Keep up with Gethard's tour dates at chrisgeth.com Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on Instagram @beautifulanonymouspod
01:13:1624/10/2023
Introducing What It’s Like to Be…
Sharing something special from our friend Dan Heath, NYT bestselling author and host of the new podcast What It’s Like To Be... The show explores the world of work by interviewing interesting people with interesting jobs. You’ll be a fly on the wall as Dan talks to couples therapist Laura Heck: How can she spot a bad client before they walk in the door? What’s her favorite activity to try with struggling couples? You’ll hear what it’s like to walk in her shoes… You can hear more episodes of What It’s Like to Be… at https://link.chtbl.com/beautifulanon and get insights on Instagram at @whatitsliketobepodcast.
30:1618/10/2023
Ship Builders on Adderall
It's this visual artist's first day taking Adderall for ADHD. He talks to Gethard about the experience, about making art, about art making you uncomfortable, and why it's okay if your art doesn't always resonate with everyone. Plus, Gethard shares something he heard Henry Rollins say that affected how he's thought about his own art ever since. Listen to Gethard’s newest special, A Father and the Sun. Keep up with Gethard's tour dates at chrisgeth.com Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on Instagram @beautifulanonymouspod
01:18:2917/10/2023
Ex-Belly Dancer
An ex-belly dancer waiting for her cat sitter to show up opens this call by telling Gethard about participating in whimsical hobbies on the Jersey shore. Then, she breaks down the social justice issues inherent in her former profession and the part those issues played in her recent transition into a new phase of life. To match with a licensed therapist today, go to Talkspace.com/BEAUTIFUL to get $80 off of your first month and show your support for the show. Join Füm in accelerating humanity's breakup from destructive habits by picking up the Journey Pack today. Head to TryFum.com and use code BEAUTIFUL to save 10% off when you get the Journey pack today. Listen to Gethard’s new special, A Father and the Sun. Keep up with Gethard's tour dates at chrisgeth.com Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on Instagram @beautifulanonymouspod
01:18:4810/10/2023
A Real Life Dog Pile
An LA punk tells Gethard how his life changed in some really hard–but also some really beautiful–ways when his mom got sick. While taking Geth along on his day job as a dog walker, he describes how he’s applying what he learned then to his life now. Visit Nutrisense.com/BEAUTIFUL and use code BEAUTIFUL to start decoding your body's messages, and pave the way for a healthier life! Be sure to tell them you learned about Nutrisense on the Beautiful Anonymous podcast That’s Nutrisense.com/BEAUTIFUL to save $30 off your first month plus get a month of board certified nutritionist support. Listen to Gethard’s new special, A Father and the Sun. Keep up with Gethard's tour dates at chrisgeth.com Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on Instagram @beautifulanonymouspod
01:15:2003/10/2023
Mom With a Second on the Way
This week’s caller just found out she’s pregnant with her second child. She and Gethard commiserate over the joys of parenting– like when your kid uses you as a human napkin. She also tells him about the worst member of her wedding party, and the two share their mutual love for what might be the best children’s show, ever. Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions – and manage your money the easy way – by going to RocketMoney.com/BEAUTIFUL. If you want to take ownership of your health, try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/BEAUTIFUL. As a listener of this podcast, you’ll get $80 off your first month with Talkspace when you go to Talkspace.com/BEAUTIFUL. Visit Nutrisense.com/BEAUTIFUL and use code BEAUTIFUL to start decoding your body's messages, and pave the way for a healthier life! Be sure to tell them you learned about Nutrisense on the Beautiful Anonymous podcast That’s Nutrisense.com/BEAUTIFUL to save $30 off your first month plus get a month of board certified nutritionist support. Listen to Gethard’s new special, A Father and the Sun. Check out New Jersey Is the World. Keep up with Gethard's tour dates at chrisgeth.com Learn more about the work Geth’s doing with Laughing Together. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on Instagram @beautifulanonymouspod
01:29:3126/09/2023
Secret Internet Relationship
This week's caller struck up a friendship with a woman he met online at a low point in his life. He and Gethard have a tough conversation about what happened after the two finally met in person. Listen to Geth this week on Toby Morse's podcast, One Life One Chance. Keep up with Gethard's tour dates at chrisgeth.com Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on Instagram @beautifulanonymouspod
01:27:2319/09/2023
Betrayed By My First Love
This week's caller is a self-described "woman of stories" who shares one with Geth about being deeply betrayed by someone she loved. In the proces of telling her story, she gives a masterclass on empathy and compassion. Thanks to everyone who came out to the first Laughing Together show. LaughingTogether.org for more information. Preorder Unreliable Narrator by Aparna Nancherla now. Keep up with Gethard's tour dates at chrisgeth.com Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on Instagram @beautifulanonymouspod
01:23:0212/09/2023
Two Bad Dads
Geth talks with a caller who found out her stepfather was leading multiple secret lives. Then, she explains how connecting with another family member helped her realize her biological father had some secrets of his own. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on Instagram @beautifulanonymouspod Laughing Together’s Comedy In the Name of Mental Health, featuring Chris Gethard along with Eddie Pepitone, Christi Chiello, Aparna Nancherla, and Nicole Byer (what a lineup!) will be held on September 7th at the Anaheim Convention Center and is FREE to attend. Visit https://laughingtogether.org for more information and/or to make a donation. If you want to take ownership of your health, try AG1 and get a FREE 1-yearsupply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/BEAUTIFUL. That’s drinkAG1.com/BEAUTIFUL. Check it out. Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions – and manage your money the easy way – by going to RocketMoney.com/BEAUTIFUL
01:25:4505/09/2023
The "Love Is Everywhere" Waffle Brunch (live from Beautiful/Cononymous)
Today’s bonus episode was recorded live back in May at Beautiful/Cononymous. Longtime listeners of Beautiful/Anonymous will remember Heidi and her family from the extremely special and emotionally impactful episode, “Love Is Everywhere” (episode 69, you’ll want to go back and listen to that one first if you haven’t yet). During that call, Heidi discussed the realities of navigating her daughter Holly’s cancer diagnosis, the pain and suffering that came along with that diagnosis, and finding joy and love in all of the spaces in between. It’s a call Gethard cites as changing him as an artist and a person, and we know how much the call has meant to so many of our listeners. As part of Beautiful/Cononymous, Heidi joined Gethard on stage to take a series of calls answering the topic “What does, ‘Love Is Everywhere’ mean to you?” It was a beautiful, unique experience. We’re so happy we get to share it with you today. This episode was recorded during the Beautiful/Cononymous waffle brunch, which was a fundraiser for Make-a-Wish Oregon, a foundation that is very important to Heidi and her family. You’ll hear more about that in the episode, but if you’d like to make a donation or learn other ways to contribute, you can do so here: https://wish.org/fundraising.
01:11:5001/09/2023
Hoagies, Cats, and Lyme
A graphic designer who moved home and is helping her family run their 90-year-old hoagie shop tells Gethard about winning a national grilled cheese competition and the sandwich that sent her to the hospital, fostering over 30 cats, accidentally breaking into a stranger’s apartment, and her long journey to getting diagnosed with Chronic Lyme, a controversial illness she helps shed some light on. Then, she and Geth trade taco recommendations. Laughing Together’s Comedy In the Name of Mental Health, featuring Chris Gethard along with Eddie Pepitone, Christi Chiello, Aparna Nancherla, and Nicole Byer (what a lineup!) will be held on September 7th at the Anaheim Convention Center and is FREE to attend. Visit https://laughingtogether.org for more information and/or to make a donation. To match with a licensed therapist today, go to talkspace.com/BEAUTIFUL to get $80 off of your first month and show your support for the show. That’s talkspace.com/BEAUTIFUL. Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on Instagram @beautifulanonymouspod.
01:19:1829/08/2023
Beautiful Chaos
This week’s caller keeps Geth on his toes with a real roller coaster of a conversation. It starts out with a pretty intense story and some frank talk about mental health and suicide, and then it goes off in about ten other strange and beautiful directions that include travels in Boston and Philly, picking up embroidery during the pandemic, and rip-sticking around New York City. And that’s not even half of what Gethard and our caller talk about this week. Laughing Together’s Comedy In the Name of Mental Health, featuring Chris Gethard along with Eddie Pepitone, Christi Chiello, Aparna Nancherla, and Nicole Byer (what a lineup!) will be held on September 7th at the Anaheim Convention Center and is FREE to attend. Visit https://laughingtogether.org for more information and/or to make a donation. If you want to take ownership of your health, try AG1 and get a FREE 1-yearsupply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/BEAUTIFUL. Check it out. Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on Instagram @beautifulanonymouspod.
01:21:2222/08/2023
Indiana Jones is a Terrible Archaeologist
An archaeologist shares memories of drinking champagne at a dig site and what’s so exciting about uncovering a two-inch piece of ancient stone tablet. She also discusses the history of colonial looting and the complicated nature of looting today. Then, Gethard and our caller break down what makes Indiana Jones–the most famous archaeologist–so bad at his job. In this week’s introduction, Gethard recommends the Uncanny X-Men-focused podcast, CEREBRO. To match with a licensed therapist today, go to Talkspace.com/BEAUTIFUL to get $80 off of your first month and show your support for the show.
01:26:3715/08/2023
I Survived a Bear Attack and Plane Crash in the Same Year
An Alaskan pilot describes what it’s like living with an airplane runway in your front yard and then recounts an incredibly eventful year, which included surviving a bear attack AND a plane crash. Yes, a bear attack AND a plane crash. In the same year. Geth also shares the details that led to this new era of Beautiful/Anonymous and lets everyone in on some of the exciting stuff we've got in store for you.
01:27:0208/08/2023
The Mattress Underground (Live from Beaut/Con)
A cat enthusiast tells Geth about his descent into madness early pandemic when he tried to build the perfect mattress. He also introduces Chris to the online community of mattress reviews, describes his time living in a monastery, and shares a story about when his uncle "melted."
01:08:1001/08/2023
Sex Injury
A lawyer details tearing his meniscus during sex and how it changed his perspective on aging. He also explains why the first call he made after the incident was to his mother. Later on, he opens up to Geth about trying to be a good person, splitting his time between corporate law and working with individual people.
01:01:3525/07/2023
IVF at 44
A woman speaks with Geth about the physical and emotional toll of starting IVF (In vitro fertilization) at 41. She discusses stigma around IVF, the exorbitant cost, and experiencing "genetic grief" using an egg donor. She also opens up about how she was treated by doctors as a plus size woman ahead of her treatments.
49:3718/07/2023
Met My Brother At 51
A woman describes the complicated feelings she had growing up with a brother, losing him to suicide, and finally meeting her long lost older brother at age 51. She also shares with Geth how her mom reacted to the news and what it feels like to have a whole new family.
51:0511/07/2023
Ran Away to Mexico (Live from Beaut/Con)
A woman explains why she fled home and her husband of 20 years to live in a small Mexican town. She describes how leaving for 5 months actually helped their marriage. Later on, a man from the live Beaut/Con audience joins onstage to discuss his experience being on the other side of "taking a break" from a relationship, along with some other surprise guests.
01:03:0104/07/2023
Old School Hippie
A semi-retired nurse speaks with Geth about the Joni Mitchell concert she recently attended that was so beautiful, it made her cry. She describes other unforgettable performances she's seen over the years including The Grateful Dead, Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, and Bruce Springsteen. She also opens up about her time doing hospice care for patients during the AIDS crisis, trying to be a better partner, and remaining “cool” past a certain age.
01:02:2727/06/2023
2 Furries Fall In Love
A Canadian Furry shares truths and misconceptions about his community. He opens up about meeting his husband on the "Bark" app and explains how being a Furry helped him cope with Borderline Personality Disorder. He and Geth also get into the specifics of how Furries have sex.
01:01:4420/06/2023
I Evacuated Because Of The Wildfires
A dogwalker from Nova Scotia speaks with Chris about being forced to evacuate due to out-of-control wildfires. She describes how quickly the fires grew and the pain of seeing people in her community lose their homes and in some cases, their pets. Later on, she opens up about what she learned from the 'Love is Everywhere' call.
01:00:4713/06/2023
Murder Wedding (Live from Beaut/Con)
A former wedding planner tells the insane story of a murder that happened right before the ceremony. She also discusses runaway grooms and navigating feuding parents with a restraining order. Later on, she reveals a surprise connection to a previous caller which leads to a shocking confrontation at the live Beautiful/CONonymous recording in Brooklyn.
01:02:2706/06/2023
Outside the Box Psychologist
During Mental Health Awareness Month, Geth speaks with a 67-year-old psychologist about combating loneliness post 2020. She discusses working with clients aged 6 to 86 and the effects of the pandemic on teachers and students. She also reflects on what it was like seeing Chris’ Off-Broadway play the day after Trump got elected.
01:05:0730/05/2023
American Teenager in 2023
A high school senior speaks with Geth about going through the pandemic as a teenager. She discusses her fear of being in a school shooting and how disconnected she feels her generation is because of screens. She explains why she turned down UCLA and is instead pursuing a career in gymnastics. She also opens up about her mom's passing, feeling like an old soul as a result, and looking forward to a fresh start next year.
59:3323/05/2023
48-Year-Old Grandpa
A truck driver describes his wild past as a bass guitar player in a band. He discusses crazy near-death experiences including a moped accident that led to many broken bones and meeting his future wife. He also opens up to Geth about leaving the music scene when his son was born and how he felt when he found out his daughter tried pot.
01:00:2116/05/2023
Mommy On OnlyFans
A woman opens up about losing her mom to Fentanyl, the dark humor of her deathaversary falling on 4/20, and never doubting their bond despite her issues. She and Geth also unpack why she gets so many requests from twenty-something men on OnlyFans wanting her to play a mommy role. Later on, they discuss how she found her confidence after not having sex for 6 years and tips for directing a threesome.
01:02:0409/05/2023
Adult Baby/Diaper Lover
A man speaks with Geth about having this particular kink from a young age and how his parents reacted when they caught him with diapers. He explains the difference between ABDLs and age regression play and dispels harmful myths about his community. They also discuss the cloth diaper movement, “babyfurs,” and falling in love.
01:11:2302/05/2023
Ex-Husband Tried To Kill Me
A mother of 3 speaks with Geth about the best and worst year of her life. She opens up about separating from her toxic ex-husband, becoming a registered nurse, getting Meningitis, and falling in love with a mutual friend. She also describes the shocking confrontation that took place at her boyfriend’s house when her ex showed up with a gun. This episode contains a conversation about emotional abuse, gun violence, and suicidal ideation, so please keep that in mind if you decide to listen.
01:01:5025/04/2023
Hardcore Yo-Yo Enthusiast
Geth speaks with one of the world's biggest yo-yo fans about shady yo-yo people, competitive yo-yoing, and what his partner thinks of his extensive yo-yo collection. Chris also reacts to a video of a famous yo-yoer while the caller breaks down his most impressive moves. Later on, they discuss the beauty of embracing a hobby.
01:02:3718/04/2023
Curing Cancer in New Zealand
A Cuban expat tells Chris about her incredible journey from Cuba to New Zealand to work on cancer immunotherapies. She opens up about why she left her home country and how the George Floyd protests made her question her own place in the world as a black, Cuban woman. She also discusses the importance of not getting emotionally tied to her cancer research and describes how shaving her head and embracing her natural hair made her feel reborn.
56:5811/04/2023
Ugly Custody Battle
A father opens up to Geth about a years long custody battle over his son with his ex. He discusses their decision to co-habitat as platonic roommates for 4 years despite breaking up before their son was even born. He also explains how his use of Psilocybin for cluster headaches was used against him in court.
58:4204/04/2023
The Chill Priest
Catholic, but without the guilt. A priest discusses why the Episcopal church is often described as "Catholic-lite." He speaks with Geth about being pro LGBTQIA+, marrying another priest, and going to therapy. He also opens up about having doubts and explains why it's ok to keep questioning the faith.
01:01:3828/03/2023
Chris Gethard Presents: The Lonely Dad Conversations
Geth has a new book out called "The Lonely Dad Conversations," and you're about to hear a sneak peek! He sits down with some of his closest comrades for no-holds-barred conversations about transitioning to dad life. You can get the whole book for free at https://try.scribd.com/gethard/
17:0724/03/2023
Jersey Italian Grandma
Kidnapping mobsters, a phone call from beyond the grave, and holy water in a vodka bottle. A Jersey Italian grandmother always has stories. She and Geth bond over Jersey Italian accents, Sunday dinners, and potatoes in a cup. She also describes her unique relationship with her ex-husband and shares her love of the Tour de France.
01:02:3921/03/2023
Punk Rock Lawyer
She considered herself a hardcore anarchist, until she became a lawyer. A tattooed, body building, sometimes musician discusses her journey to becoming an attorney. She shares wild stories with Geth about punching through glass doors, not fitting the lawyer stereotype, and changing her hard partying ways.
01:02:2714/03/2023