Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
Episodes
Chris Pine
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Pine (Poolman, Star Trek, Wonder Woman) is an actor, producer, and director. Chris joins the Armchair Expert to discuss the thrills of a catastr...
Armchair Anonymous: Wild Card IV
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us a crazy story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C...
Phil Heath (professional bodybuilder)
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Heath (Breaking Olympia) is a 7x Mr. Olympia winner and professional bodybuilder. Phil joins the Armchair Expert to discuss what his diet is like...
Maya Rudolph
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Maya Rudolph (Loot, Bridesmaids, The Way Way Back) is an actor, comedian, and writer. Maya joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why she wants one of h...
Armchair Anonymous: Cautionary Tale
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us a cautionary tale. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...
Patric Gagne (on sociopathy)
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Patric Gagne (Sociopath: A Memoir) is a psychologist and author. Patric joins the Armchair Expert to discuss being a diagnosed sociopath, how sociopat...
Joey King
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joey King (We Were The Lucky Ones, Kissing Booth, The Act) is an actor. Joey joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why she's a worst-case-scenario kind...
Armchair Anonymous: Worst Day
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about their worst day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva...
Finneas
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Finneas is an award-winning songwriter and music producer. Finneas joins the Armchair Expert to discuss what his favorite snacks are, what annoys him ...
John Cena
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Cena (Ricky Stanicky, Peacemaker, WWE Wrestler) is a professional wrestler and actor. John joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why he still owns...
Armchair Anonymous: Delivery Driver
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a crazy delivery driver story. See Privacy Policy at https://a...
Jonah Nolan (director & screenwriter)
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jonah Nolan (Fallout, Westworld, The Dark Knight) is a screenwriter, director, and producer. Jonah joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why he doesn't...
Rebel Wilson
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rebel Wilson (Rebel Rising, Bridesmaids, Pitch Perfect) is an actor, comedian, and author. Rebel joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why she loves fi...
Armchair Anonymous: Took the Fall
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a time someone took the fall for them. See Privacy Policy at h...
Maureen Dunne (on neurodiversity)
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Maureen Dunne (The Neurodiversity Edge) is a cognitive scientist, neurodiversity expert, and business leader. Maureen joins the Armchair Expert to dis...
Christina Applegate
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christina Applegate (MeSsy, Married with Children, Anchorman) is an actor. Christina joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why she doesn't like to take...
Armchair Anonymous: Amusement Park
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a crazy amusement park story. See Privacy Policy at https://ar...
Lisa Damour (on the emotion of teenagers)
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Damour (The Emotional Lives of Teenagers) is a clinical psychologist and author. Lisa joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how well fear immersio...
Conor McGregor & Jake Gyllenhaal
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Conor McGregor is a mixed martial arts fighter, businessman, and actor. Jake Gyllenhaal is an actor. Conor and Jake join the Armchair Expert to discus...
Armchair Anonymous: Cult
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a time they escaped a cult. See Privacy Policy at https://art1...
Bill Gates Returns
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Gates is a businessman, investor, and philanthropist. Bill returns to the Armchair Expert (from India!) to discuss the process of partnering with...
Maisie Williams
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Maisie Williams (Game of Thrones, The New Look, Pistol) is an actor. Maisie joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how she connects with other young act...
Armchair Anonymous: Cheated
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a time they cheated. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...
Angela Duckworth Returns
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Duckworth (Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance) is a psychologist and author. Angela returns to the Armchair Expert to discuss why she ...
Goldie Hawn
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Goldie Hawn (Overboard, The First Wives Club, Death Becomes Her) is an actor, producer, and director. Goldie joins the Armchair Expert to discuss what...
Jared Cohen Returns
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jared Cohen (Life After Power, Accidental Presidents) is an author and businessman. Jared returns to the Armchair Expert to discuss what other odditie...
Bradley Cooper Returns
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bradley Cooper (Maestro, A Star is Born, Silver Linings Playbook) is an award-winning actor, producer, and filmmaker. Bradley returns to the Armchair ...
Armchair Anonymous: Greatest Fear
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a time their greatest fear came true. See Privacy Policy at ht...
Rob Reiner
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Reiner (God & Country, Spinal Tap, All in the Family) is an actor and filmmaker. Rob joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how he helped the Pittsb...
Camila Mendes
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Camila Mendes (Riverdale, Upgraded, M�sica) is an actor and producer. Camila joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how young artists are often more v...
Armchair Anonymous: Valentine's Day Disaster
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a Valentine's Day disaster. See Privacy Policy at https://art1...
Charles Duhigg (on being a supercommunicator)
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Duhigg (Supercommunicators, The Power of Habit) is a Pulitzer-prize winning journalist and best-selling author. Charles joins the Armchair Exp...
Jason Bateman Returns Again
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Bateman (SmartLess, Ozark, Arrested Development) is an actor, director, producer, and podcaster. Jason joins the Armchair Expert to revisit the ...
Armchair Anonymous: Accidentally Naked
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a time they accidentally ended up naked. See Privacy Policy at...
Molly McNearney
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Molly McNearney (Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Oscars) is a writer and executive producer. Molly joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how much respect she ha...
Heidi Klum
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Heidi Klum (America's Got Talent, Project Runway) is a model, television host, and producer. Heidi joins the Armchair Expert to discuss the freedom of...
Armchair Anonymous: Alcoholics Anonymous
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about the craziest thing they've seen at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. ...
Noah Hawley (Fargo Week)
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Noah Hawley (Fargo, Lucy in the Sky, Legion) is a screenwriter, director, and producer. Noah concludes Fargo Week and joins the Armchair Expert to dis...
Jon Hamm (Fargo Week)
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Hamm (Fargo, Mad Men, Top Gun: Maverick) is an actor. Fargo week continues with Jon joining the Armchair Expert to discuss meeting multiple times ...
Juno Temple (Fargo Week)
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Juno Temple (Fargo, Ted Lasso, Killer Joe) is an actor. Juno joins the Armchair Expert to kick off Fargo week and discuss how she doesn't know how to ...
Armchair Anonymous: Underdogs
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us their greatest underdog story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...
Henry Louis Gates Jr.
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. (Finding Your Roots, Gospel, Stony the Road) is a filmmaker, professor, and cultural critic. Henry joins the Armchair Expert...
Dave Burd (Lil Dicky)
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Burd (Dave, Penith, Professional Rapper) is a rapper and actor. Dave joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how he has no sense of direction withou...
Armchair Anonymous: Resolutions
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a resolution gone bad. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...
Vanessa Marin (sex therapist)
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vanessa Marin (Pillow Talks, Sex Talks: The Five Conversations That Will Transform Your Love Life) is a sex therapist and podcaster. Vanessa joins the...
Wyatt & Kurt Russell
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wyatt and Kurt Russell (Monarch: Legacy of Monsters) are actors. Kurt and Wyatt join the Armchair Expert to discuss their memories of spending summers...
Armchair Anonymous: Crazy Concerts
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a crazy concert experience. See Privacy Policy at https://art1...
Matthew Desmond (on poverty)
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Desmond (Poverty, by America) is a sociologist and author. Matthew joins Armchair Expert to discuss why he became interested in studying pover...
Paul Giamatti
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Giamatti (The Holdovers, Billions, Sideways) is an actor. Paul joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how he felt about living up to his father's a...
Armchair Anonymous: Crazy Gym
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a crazy gym story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...
Billie Joe Armstrong
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Billie Joe Armstrong (Saviors, American Idiot, Dookie) is a musician and lead vocalist of the rock band Green Day. Billie joins the Armchair Expert to...
Taraji P. Henson
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taraji P. Henson (The Color Purple, Empire, Hustle & Flow) is an actor, producer, and director. Taraji joins the Armchair Expert to discuss what it wa...
Holiday Spectacular 2023
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for our annual holiday spectacular as we open presents, we talk about why this Christmas is bittersweet, we discuss why parents aren't sexy, a...
Best of Thursdays 2023
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this special episode, we revisit some of our favorite moments from Thursday episodes in 2023. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...
Best of Mondays 2023
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this special episode, we revisit some of our favorite moments from Monday episodes in 2023. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...
Armchair Anonymous: Holiday Vacation
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a wild holiday vacation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...
Adam Frank (physicist and astronomer)
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Frank (The Little Book of Aliens) is a physicist, astronomer, and writer. Adam joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how he dealt with being an ou...
Willem Dafoe
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Willem Dafoe (Poor Things, Platoon, The Lighthouse) is an actor. Willem joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how he doesn't have the desire to buy thi...
Armchair Anonymous: Meet Cute
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a meet cute. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...
Maria Sharapova
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maria Sharapova is a 5x Grand Slam-winning former professional tennis player, investor, and entrepreneur. Maria joins the Armchair Expert to discuss h...
Jon Batiste
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Batiste (American Symphony) is a musician and composer. Jon joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why some people feel unworthy of others, why it's...
Armchair Anonymous: Wild Card III
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us their craziest stories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv...
Daniel Markovits (on meritocracy)
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Markovits (The Meritocracy Trap) is a law professor and author. Daniel joins the Armchair Expert to discuss what it was like growing up in diff...
Eva Longoria
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eva Longoria (Desperate Housewives, Flamin' Hot) is an actor, producer, and director. Eva joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why she loved having ki...
Armchair Anonymous: Piercing & Tattoos
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a crazy piercing or tattooing incident. See Privacy Policy at ...
Jedidiah Jenkins (author and memoirist)
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jedidiah Jenkins (Mother, Nature) is an author and memoirist. Jedidiah joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how being Christian affected his identity,...
Wiz Khalifa
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wiz Khalifa (Khali Sober, Khalifa Kush) is a multi-platinum selling rapper and singer. Wiz joins the Armchair Expert to discuss his life growing up as...
Dr. Becky Kennedy (psychologist on parenting)
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Becky Kennedy (Good Inside) is a clinical psychologist and author. Becky joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why she wants to help people underst...
Trevor Noah
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor Noah (What Now, The Daily Show) is a comedian, writer, and podcaster. Trevor joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why silence scares him, peopl...
Armchair Anonymous: Bartending
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a crazy bartending story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19....
Barbara Kingsolver (author of Demon Copperhead)
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Barbara Kingsolver (Demon Copperhead) is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author. Barbara joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why she loved to read as a kid,...
Tom Hansen
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Hansen is an entertainment lawyer and Dax's best friend. Tom joins the Armchair Expert to discuss what knowing people from the Dust Bowl era is li...
Armchair Anonymous: Babysitting
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a bad babysitting experience. See Privacy Policy at https://ar...
Dan Ariely (on behavioral economics)
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Ariely is a social scientist, professor, and author. Dan joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why people often want to regulate other's behavior, ...
Craig Ferguson
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Ferguson is a talk show host, comedian, and podcaster. Craig joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why he carries extra underwear with him, how d...
Armchair Anonymous: Halloween
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a time something crazy happened on Halloween. See Privacy Poli...
Adam Grant Returns Again
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Grant (Hidden Potential) is an organizational psychologist, professor, and author. Adam joins the Armchair Expert again to discuss how much he mi...
The Chainsmokers
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Chainsmokers are musicians, DJs, and producers. Alex and Drew join the Armchair Expert to discuss their anonymity as DJs, how they have maintained...
Armchair Anonymous: Generous Hospitality
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about the most generous act of hospitality they've received. See Pri...
Robert Sapolsky (on human behavior and free will)
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Robert Sapolsky (Behave, Determined) is a behavioral scientist and author. Robert joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why he was drawn to studyin...
Jada Pinkett Smith
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jada Pinkett Smith is an actor, producer, and talk show host. Jada joins the Armchair Expert to discuss where she got her sense of punctuality from, h...
Armchair Anonymous: Teacher/Principal
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about their craziest story as a teacher or principal. See Privacy Po...
Morgan Neville (documentary filmmaker)
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan Neville (The Saint of Second Chances, Roadrunner, Won't You Be My Neighbor) is a filmmaker, producer, and writer. Morgan joins the Armchair Exp...
Fred Armisen
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fred Armisen (SNL, Portlandia, Documentary Now!) is a comedian, actor, and musician. Fred joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why he doesn't speak up...
Armchair Anonymous: Service Industry
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us a crazy service industry story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19....
Vivek Murthy Returns (US Surgeon General)
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Vivek Murthy (House Calls) is the Surgeon General of the United States and an author. Vivek joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how he defines lo...
Kerry Washington
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kerry Washington (Thicker Than Water) is an award-winning actor, producer, director, and writer. Kerry joins the Armchair Expert to discuss her anthro...
Armchair Anonymous: Failed Romantic Pursuit
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a failed romantic pursuit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19...
Gabor Maté (on trauma & addiction)
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Gabor Maté (The Myth of Normal) is a physician and author. Gabor joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how most people exhibit addictive behaviors...
Jonathan Van Ness
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Van Ness (Queer Eye, Getting Curious) is a hairstylist, television personality, and podcaster. Jonathan joins the Armchair Expert to discuss ...
Armchair Anonymous: Waxing Debacle
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a waxing debacle. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv...
Prachi Gupta (on the model minority myth)
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prachi Gupta (They Called Us Exceptional) is a journalist and author. Prachi joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why she was grounded for reading fic...
Jimmy Kimmel Returns
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy Kimmel (Strike Force Five) is a talk show host and podcaster. Jimmy returns to the Armchair Expert to discuss how much the attic hasn't changed ...
Armchair Anonymous: School Dance
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a school dance disaster. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...
Mustafa Suleyman (on artificial intelligence)
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mustafa Suleyman (The Coming Wave) is an artificial intelligence researcher, co-founder of DeepMind, and author. Mustafa joins the Armchair Expert to ...
Idina Menzel
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Idina Menzel is a singer and actor. Idina joins the Armchair Expert to discuss her scary theater accident, how her dad was a pajama salesman, and her ...
Armchair Anonymous: Worst USA Trip
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, international Armcherries tell us about their worst trip to the USA. See Privacy Policy ...
Amy Edmondson (organizational behavioral scientist)
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Edmondson (Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well) is a professor and author. Amy joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why she was drawn...
Jake Johnson Returns
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jake Johnson is an actor, director, and podcaster. Jake returns to the Armchair Expert to discuss what he remembers about being on the show in the ear...
Jim Farley (CEO of Ford)
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Farley is the CEO of Ford. Jim joins the Armchair Expert to discuss what growing up in Argentina was like, how much he loved watching car races as...