Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
Episodes
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...
Tig Notaro
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tig Notaro is a comedian, actor, and podcaster. Tig joins the Armchair Expert to discuss what she thinks about cold plunges, how much she hates textin...
Armchair Anonymous: Bad Landlord
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a bad landlord experience. See Privacy Policy at https://art19...
Brian Chesky (co-founder of airbnb)
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Chesky (Co-founder and CEO of Airbnb) is a businessman and industrial designer. Brian joins the Armchair Expert to discuss if gaining success li...
Jason Derulo
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Derulo (Sing Your Name Out Loud) is a singer, songwriter, and author. Jason joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how intermittent fasting has af...
Armchair Anonymous: Grateful for a Lie
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a time they were grateful they lied. See Privacy Policy at htt...
Wendy Mogel
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Wendy Mogel (Nurture vs Nurture, Voice Lessons for Parents) is a clinical psychologist, author, and podcaster. Wendy joins the Armchair Expert to ...
Kristen Bell, by the grace of God, returns
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kristen Bell is an actor, singer, philanthropist, and producer. Kristen joins the Armchair Expert to discuss her career in the tabloids, how you need ...
Armchair Anonymous: Worst Job Interview
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about their worst job interview. See Privacy Policy at https://art19...
Peter Attia (on longevity)
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Peter Attia (Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity) is a physician, podcaster, and author. Peter joins the Armchair Expert to discuss the morali...
Ethan Hawke
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ethan Hawke is an actor and director. Ethan joins the Armchair Expert to discuss what working with Vincent D'Onofrio is like, how he balanced having d...
Armchair Anonymous: Naked in Public
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a time they ended up naked in public. See Privacy Policy at ht...
Allyson Felix (Olympic track and field athlete)
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Allyson Felix is an 11x Olympic track and field medalist. Allyson joins the Armchair Expert to discuss the different body types of Olympics athletes, ...
Kate Mara
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Mara (Black Mirror, A Teacher, House of Cards) is an actress. Kate joins the Armchair Expert to discuss her name, being an extreme introvert as a...
Armchair Anonymous: Simulation
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about their craziest simulation moments. See Privacy Policy at https...
Jennifer Ackerman (on owls)
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Ackerman (What an Owl Knows, The Genius of Birds, The Bird Way) award-winning science writer, speaker, and the New York Times bestselling aut...
Terry Crews
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Terry Crews (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Idiocracy, The Expendables) is an actor, television host, and author. Terry joins the Armchair Expert to discuss his ...
Armchair Anonymous: News
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a time they made the news. See Privacy Policy at https://art19...
Jake Tapper
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jake Tapper (All the Demons are Here, The Devil May Dance) is a journalist, news anchor, and author. Jake joins the Armchair Expert to discuss his tho...
Elizabeth Banks Returns
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth Banks (Cocaine Bear, The Beanie Bubble) is an actor, producer, and director. Elizabeth returns to the Armchair Expert to discuss her feeling...
Armchair Anonymous: Prank Gone Wrong
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a prank gone wrong. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...
Neil Theise (on Complexity Theory)
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Neil Theise (Notes on Complexity) is a diagnostic pathologist, stem cell biologist, and complexity theorist. Neil joins the Armchair Expert to discuss...
Michael Shannon
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Shannon (George and Tammy, Nocturnal Animals, Boardwalk Empire) is an Academy Award-nominated actor. Michael joins the Armchair Expert to disc...
Armchair Anonymous: Fraternity/Sorority
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about their craziest fraternity/sorority stories. See Privacy Policy...
Valerie Fridland (on linguistics)
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Valerie Fridland (Like, Literally, Dude) is a professor, sociolinguist, and author. Valerie joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why people dislike th...
Minka Kelly
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Minka Kelly (Tell Me Everything, Friday Night Lights, Parenthood) is an actress, model, and New York Times Bestselling author. Minka joins the Armchai...
Armchair Anonymous: Bully
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a time they stood up to bully. See Privacy Policy at https://a...
Peter Singer (on moral philosophy)
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Singer (Animal Liberation Now, The Life You Can Save) is a philosopher, professor, and author. Peter joins the Armchair Expert to discuss what t...