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Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

Hi, I’m Dax Shepard, and I love talking to people. I am endlessly fascinated by the messiness of being human, and I find people who are vulnerable and honest about their struggles and shortcomings to be incredibly sexy. I invite you to join me as I explore other people’s stories. We will celebrate, above all, the challenges and setbacks that ultimately lead to growth and betterment. What qualifies me for such an endeavor? More than a decade of sobriety, a degree in Anthropology and four years of improv training. I will attempt to discover human “truths” without any laboratory work, clinical trials or data collection. I will be, in the great tradition of 16th-century scientists, an Armchair Expert.

Episodes

In this episode of Armchair Expert, Dax Shepard and Monica Padman interview Dr. Eric Topol, a cardiologist, scientist, and author, about his new book "Super Agers: An Evidence-Based Approach to Longevity." The conversation explores the role of AI in medicine, the influence of big pharma, and strategies for extending he...