

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


Armchair Anonymous: Bad Teacher

Angela Duckworth #3 (on bringing out your best)

Lizzo

Armchair Anonymous: Summer Fling

Ray Madoff (on how billionaires avoid taxes & threaten capitalism)

Gal Gadot

Armchair Anonymous: Wild Card XIV

Olivia Fox Cabane (on the science of charisma)
Charisma is a teachable behavioral skill rather than an innate trait, rooted in the combination of power, presence, and warmth. While extroversion may offer advantages for certain styles, introverts often excel at presence—the ability to focus entirely on others. Self-compassion serves as a critical foundation for conf...

Jimmy Kimmel & Molly McNearney

Armchair Anonymous: Spas

Chris Young (on being sentenced to life in prison)

David Sedaris #6

Armchair Anonymous: Extreme Weather

Marc Brackett (on emotional intelligence)

Taron Egerton

Armchair Anonymous: Hotel II

Christopher Whitcomb (on the Idaho murders)

Scott Eastwood

Armchair Anonymous: Home Intruder
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