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 28, 2020 • 1h 10min
Protesting Magician In Portland
A magician explains why she doesn't like other magicians and describes what it's been like attending protests in Portland. She and Chris also unpack her first crush as a kid: Encyclopedia Brown.
Jul 21, 2020 • 1h 5min
A Posh Perspective
A young British woman discusses experiences with racism in England, the legacy of colonialism, saving Prince William's life, squirrel fights, and her mom attacking her girlfriend with ice cream. They also cover topics like living in London, moving to Ireland, punk rock and fascism, a shocking incident in the theater, behind-the-scenes with a famous artist, the benefits of an EU passport, and advocating for mental health.
Jul 14, 2020 • 1h 8min
Asexual Ex-Conservative Lunchlady
A lunchlady and former conservative tells Geth about how having a miscarriage changed her political views and led to a deeper understanding of her sexuality. Also, is Friday still pizza day??
Jul 9, 2020 • 40min
Introducing California Love
Hello Beautiful/Anonymous fans! Enjoy this episode of a new show from LAist studios, California Love. The show seeks to understand what it means to belong and not belong to the places we are from.
Jul 7, 2020 • 1h 8min
Stalked By My Ex
A former engineer opens up to Geth about being stalked by her ex-boyfriend and why she decided to become a teacher. She reveals the difficulties of navigating the legal system as a black woman and the struggle to get her ex rehabilitated.
Jun 30, 2020 • 1h 7min
Mexican American Iowan
A recent high school graduate grapples with her dream of becoming a journalist and taking care of her brothers. She and Geth also discuss growing up in Iowa and her experience being sued for calling out a white woman's racism.
Jun 23, 2020 • 1h
A Bar Star Comes Out, Again
Gay conversion therapy, a failed marriage and finally coming out. A caller tells Geth about his religious upbringing and finding happiness later in life.
Jun 16, 2020 • 1h 5min
Romantic Wrestler
An indie pro wrestler tells Geth about going through a break up during the COVID crisis, proving that guys in the ring need love too.
Jun 9, 2020 • 1h 15min
A Black Woman in America
A caller navigates life as a black woman in America during a historic week of BLM protests. She and Geth also talk about microaggressions, the problem with "all lives matter," and her mother's death.
May 26, 2020 • 1h 2min
Touching Strangers Faces
Going back to work amidst the pandemic is stressful for this cat-owning cosmetologist. She tells Geth her strategies to manage anxiety and gives him some advice involving a hair piece.
