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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May 11, 2021 • 1h 5min
The Real Netherlands
A Dutch woman shares her feelings about being from a "progressive country" and her thoughts on the United States. She also opens up about the difficulty of losing her dad to an illness that spanned 12 years.
May 4, 2021 • 1h 5min
Apple Watch Saved My Life
A 52 year old woman explains how her Apple Watch alerted her to a serious health issue. She also opens up to Geth about how she became such a positive person despite a difficult childhood in Colombia.
Apr 27, 2021 • 49min
Black Teacher In Minneapolis
A teacher from Minneapolis opens up about what life in his hometown has been like since the murder of George Floyd. He also shares with Geth what he thinks others can do to combat systemic racism.
Apr 20, 2021 • 1h 5min
27, Dating A 53 Year Old
A woman shares what it's been like dating a man almost twice her age. She also talks about what led to her making it to a 30 under 30 list.
Apr 16, 2021 • 1h 12min
Introducing Real Good
Hello Beautiful/Anonymous fans! Enjoy this episode of a new show that focuses on systematic equality. This episode features an interview with the Director of the Black Mental Health Alliance
Apr 13, 2021 • 1h 1min
Moving To Another Country
A teacher talks to Geth about moving out of the country for a new position. She also shares what it was like getting married during lockdown and how spite can be motivating.
Apr 9, 2021 • 1h 6min
I'm A Surrogate: Part 2
A couple months after speaking with a surrogate, Geth follows up with her because she had some unfortunate news. They speak frankly about a difficult, taboo subject but express an enduring hopefulness for the future. Listen to part 1 here.
Apr 6, 2021 • 1h 7min
I'm A Surrogate
A surrogate explains why having a baby for someone else is so meaningful to her. She and Geth also get into the difficulty of infertility.
Mar 30, 2021 • 1h 5min
Chinese American Adoptee
A Chinese American woman shares her thoughts on the uptick in violence against Asians in the U.S. She also talks with Geth about what it's like having white, adoptive parents, and the layer of complexity it adds to the topic of race. Check out our show and many hilarious other pods featured on Stitchers first ever Comedy week! In app or at Stitcherapp.com/comedy
Mar 26, 2021 • 33min
Beautiful Shorties: One Year Later
A 19 year old looks back at her progress on the one year anniversary of her suicide attempt. She also talks with Geth about how her viral TikTok video led to successfully selling her art online.
