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Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard, page 2

by Armchair Umbrella · English

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.

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Christopher Whitcomb (on the Idaho murders)Christopher Whitcomb, a former FBI hostage rescue team sniper and author, discusses his role in major U.S.5 Aug 2026 · 2 h 28 min · 51 chapters
Scott EastwoodScott Eastwood discusses his acting career and upbringing as Clint Eastwood’s son, plus personal health stories involving gut parasites/bacteria, and behind-the-scenes experiences on films like Fury…3 Aug 2026 · 1 h 54 min · 53 chapters
Armchair Anonymous: Home IntruderHome intruder stories and the aftermath—how intruders were detected, how families responded, and what law enforcement/apartment management did (or didn’t) do.31 Jul 2026 · 50 min · 26 chapters
Eva Benefield (on surviving the Black Swan Murder)Eva Benefield discusses her memoir Ghost Girl Surviving the Black Swan Murder, focusing on the Black Swan Murder and the years leading up to it—especially her mother’s death, her father’s rapid…29 Jul 2026 · 2 h 6 min · 52 chapters
Alan RitchsonAlan Ritchson discusses his life and psychology—ADHD, rejection sensitivity, hypervigilance, and a recent CPTSD diagnosis—plus how trauma and resentment shape his relationships, parenting, and…27 Jul 2026 · 1 h 50 min · 43 chapters
Armchair Anonymous: Wild Card XIIITwo “wild card” guest stories plus brief chat segments. Main themes: embarrassing/near-dangerous mishaps and “fate”/near-tragedy.24 Jul 2026 · 38 min · 18 chapters
Tommy LeeTommy Lee (co-founder and drummer of Mötley Crüe) discusses his life and career, early formation of the band, addiction and rehab, sobriety’s effects, isolation after fame, and long-term recovery.22 Jul 2026 · 1 h 50 min · 48 chapters
Geena DavisGeena Davis’s life and career, from childhood anxiety and compulsive rituals to her path into acting and major film roles, plus how she learned to work with directors and co-stars.20 Jul 2026 · 2 h 5 min · 59 chapters
Armchair Anonymous: Stalking III“Stalking III” (trigger warning). Three separate stalking/sexual violence stories: a 2002 Illinois peeping-tom who escalates from watching to leaving evidence and masturbating in a victim’s parked…17 Jul 2026 · 53 min · 31 chapters
Grant Achatz (award-winning chef)Grant Achatz, award-winning chef/restaurateur behind Alinea, discusses his path from small-town diner life to elite kitchens (Charlie Trotter, French Laundry, El Bulli), how he built Alinea’s “temple…15 Jul 2026 · 1 h 47 min · 52 chapters
Jackie Tohn ReturnsJackie Tohn discusses her BRCA1 diagnosis and the resulting cancer-prevention journey, including genetic testing, risk percentages, multiple MRIs and biopsies, and her double mastectomy and breast…13 Jul 2026 · 2 h 1 min · 54 chapters
Armchair Anonymous: Animal Attack IIIThree separate “animal attack” stories, plus brief chat and sponsor ads. Guests trade specific encounters with moose, coyotes, and monkeys, and also a later turkey attack anecdote.10 Jul 2026 · 54 min · 16 chapters
Dave Eggers (writer and publisher)Dave Eggers discusses his path from early cartooning and publishing to founding McSweeney’s, plus his views on writing, journalism, biographies, and how to support young writers.8 Jul 2026 · 2 h 3 min · 45 chapters
Lukas GageLukas Gage’s life story and career, including his memoir I Wrote This for Attention, his acting work (The White Lotus, Euphoria, Fargo, Smile 2), and major personal traumas and identity experiences.6 Jul 2026 · 2 h 10 min · 54 chapters
Armchair Anonymous: Family SecretThe episode of Armchair Anonymous (“Family Secret”) features Lily Padman and multiple guests sharing “family secret” stories, plus host banter and ads.3 Jul 2026 · 40 min · 18 chapters
Edward Norton Returns AgainThe episode features actor Edward Norton discussing his current fundraising work for a cargo/shipping mission that uses a large crane/barge system to capture harmful diesel port emissions (nitrous…1 Jul 2026 · 2 h 3 min · 46 chapters
Olivia WildeOlivia Wilde discusses her career as an actor and director, her approach to adapting plays into films, and her upbringing shaped by journalist parents, Irish identity, and boarding school/theater.29 Jun 2026 · 2 h 24 min · 63 chapters
Armchair Anonymous: Foreign Object in Butt IIIER foreign-object rectal cases, focusing on “foreign objects in butt” (and one brief vagina/animal-related aside), plus the shame/psychology and clinical removal process.26 Jun 2026 · 56 min · 23 chapters
Susie Wolff (Managing Director of F1 Academy)Susie Wolff, former professional racing driver and Managing Director of F1 Academy, discusses her path from motorsport in Scotland to elite single-seaters, and what it takes to build a pipeline for…24 Jun 2026 · 2 h 10 min · 57 chapters
Steve AokiSteve Aoki’s life story and career, anchored in his father Rocky Aoki’s Benihana origins and showman marketing, plus Aoki’s own path from punk/straight-edge youth to starting the Dim Mak label and…22 Jun 2026 · 1 h 47 min · 40 chapters
Armchair Anonymous: Crazy Neighbors IITwo “crazy neighbors” stories—(1) a COVID-era property-line dispute in Ontario that escalated into years of harassment and criminal charges; (2) a Seattle-area suburban conflict where a longtime…19 Jun 2026 · 1 h · 19 chapters
Leslie John (on the power of oversharing)Leslie John, a behavioral scientist and Harvard Business School professor, explains the “power of oversharing” by reframing secrecy, vulnerability, and parasocial relationships.17 Jun 2026 · 1 h 43 min · 30 chapters
Hunter BidenHunter Biden discusses his addiction and recovery journey, emphasizing how alcohol and other drugs shaped his life, identity, shame, and relationships.15 Jun 2026 · 2 h · 50 chapters
Armchair Anonymous: CampingCamping “crazy stories” featuring wildlife scares, police pursuit chaos, and a camping injury.12 Jun 2026 · 54 min · 22 chapters