Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People

Chris Gethard
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May 19, 2020 • 1h 6min

Quitting Weed

A dedicated weed smoker grapples with health issues, specifically huge burps, prompting thoughts of quitting. The conversation dives into the balance of cannabis as a coping mechanism and its impact on new relationships during quarantine. Personal anecdotes reveal the challenges of navigating medical conditions like SIBO, humorous experiences with treatment, and insights into different cannabis strains. The dynamic between health and love is explored, emphasizing empathy and support. Ultimately, it's a journey of self-discovery and the pursuit of holistic wellness.
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May 12, 2020 • 1h 7min

Native Alaskan in Anchorage

A Native Alaskan talks about life after thyroid cancer and fills Geth in on the music scene in Alaska. You'll never guess what happened when Pitbull performed in Kodiak!
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May 5, 2020 • 1h 5min

Quarantine Breakup

A trans man talks about what it's like living with his gf post breakup and still sleeping in the same bed. He and Geth discuss masculinity.
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Apr 28, 2020 • 1h 6min

Parkour Yoda

Physically conquering mental limitations is the ethos of Parkour according to this young psychology student. What really *is* parkour? Don't trust the click baity facebook posts, trust this guy. He tells Geth how jumping on random stuff helps him clear his mind.
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Apr 21, 2020 • 1h 7min

EMT In The Epicenter

The emergency calls are at an all time high but she says "the darkness makes the light seem brighter". Geth helps lighten the mood by talking about the haunted spots in her Long Island hometown and they bond over their shared psych med prescriptions.
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Apr 14, 2020 • 1h 7min

My Partner is a Medical Mystery

A young woman describes working as a nanny during quarantine with a toddler while having a sick partner in need of a transplant. She also opens up about almost being kidnapped and what she's looking forward to once lockdown is over.
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Apr 10, 2020 • 2h 29min

Don't Say The C Word

Geth did something a little different. 75 phones calls, 2.5 hours. No names. No mention of Coronavirus. Chris talks to new dads, a lady with a fish named Slim Shady, someone with extensive knowledge of Harry Truman, a woman with an affinity for abandoned shopping carts, and many more.
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Apr 7, 2020 • 1h 2min

How To Date A Sketch Comedian

Stuck at home under lockdown with her parents, an art student calls in and talks to Gethard about how coronavirus has affected their lives so far. Geth gives advice on dating a sketch comedian and she opens up about her experience dating a former child actor.
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Mar 31, 2020 • 1h 3min

Union Worker vs. Robot Dog Uprising

Fired from his union position, this guy turned to gig economy jobs in the midst of coronavirus. Things are serious right now, but Geth still gets a chance to find out if he ever steals a jalapeno popper and they muse about a future filled with robot dogs
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Mar 24, 2020 • 1h 5min

London Is Savage (in Quarantine)

An Englishwoman is passing the time while self-isolating with a dry cough. She and Chris discuss Coronavirus in England and what it's like growing up with a bipolar mom. She also reveals her surprising connection to The Great British Bake Off.

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