Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People
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.
Episodes
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Jul 20, 2021 • 1h 7min
Hippie Dippie Public Speaking Consultant
A former Peace Corps volunteer explains to Geth what being a public speaking coach for Reiki healers and dentists entails. She also opens up about the strange journey that led to her current role.
Jul 13, 2021 • 1h 8min
A Posh Liver Transplant
The 'Posh Perspective' caller updates Geth on a recent liver transplant. She talks about the difficulty of processing that someone had to die for her to survive. Her girlfriend also shares what the experience was like advocating for a loved one in the hospital.
Jul 6, 2021 • 1h 4min
Dating During COVID
What's it like to fall in love during lockdown? A thirtysomething aspiring gardener shares the pros and cons of dating during the pandemic. He also opens up to Geth about his journey to body positivity as "the big guy."
Jun 29, 2021 • 1h 1min
Odd Duck Trucker
The deregulation of the US trucking industry led to major changes including the decline of unions over the last few decades. A Minnesotan truck driver tells Geth about his experience, how immigrant truck drivers are being taken advantage of, and how he feels as a liberal "odd duck trucker.
Jun 22, 2021 • 1h 1min
It Happened For A Reason
A mom calls in from the hospital after her baby's abdominal surgery. She opens up to Geth about the ups and downs of having 2 kids with the same genetic condition.
Jun 15, 2021 • 1h 6min
Marijuana Mansion
A stand up comedian reveals to Geth why her AA group calls her "the real Mrs. Maisel." She also talks about her time in the "marijuanna mansion" and what it's like hanging out with hard partying symphony musicians.
Jun 8, 2021 • 1h 3min
Love Addict
A woman opens up to Geth about being a love addict and why it's different from sex addiction. She also talks about her struggle with only being interested in unavailable men.
Jun 1, 2021 • 1h 1min
Mr. Postman
Geth finds out whether dogs actually dislike postal delivery workers from an actual mailman. The postman also opens up about his dreams of becoming a chef and the weirdness of having to deliver penis pumps.
May 25, 2021 • 1h 4min
Native American Biological Engineer
A young woman opens up to Geth about having imposter syndrome as one of the few WOC biological engineering students in her program. She also describes being rejected by NASA and her dream of growing plants in space.
May 18, 2021 • 1h 13min
Saved By The Meow
A man opens up to Geth about being abused by a family member. It's a difficult conversation, but his meowing cat has strangely good therapeutic timing. If you've been affected by sexual violence or abuse, please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline, operated by RAINN. Call 24/7: 800-656-HOPE
