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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

Brian Chesky, CEO of Airbnb, explores the disconnect between professional achievement and personal fulfillment, tracing his journey from an industrial design student at RISD to leading a global platform. He argues that the pursuit of status often masks a deeper search for belonging, noting that the IPO of Airbnb failed...