Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

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...

Kelly Clarkson

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kelly Clarkson (Chemistry, The Kelly Clarkson Show) is a Grammy award-winning singer, author, and talk show host. Kelly joins the Armchair Expert to d...

Armchair Anonymous: Unexpected Orgasm

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about an unexpected orgasm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...

Chris Paul (12x NBA All-Star)

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Paul (Sixty-One: Life Lessons from Papa, On and Off the Court) is a 12x NBA All-Star, 2x Olympic Gold Medalist, and author. Chris joins the Armc...

Robert Downey Jr.

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Downey Jr. (Downey's Dream Cars, Sr., Iron Man) is an actor and producer. Robert joins the Armchair Expert to discuss their journey to becoming...

Prophet Ezekiel Profit

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Prophet Ezekiel Profit is the original founder of Meaningful Existence, a spiritual community, recently bought by actor Jonah Hill who has disrespectf...

Megan Phelps-Roper

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Megan Phelps-Roper (The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling, Unfollow) is a journalist, author, and podcaster. Megan joins the Armchair Expert to discuss wha...

Natalie Portman Returns

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Natalie Portman (Angel City, Black Swan, Thor) is an Academy Award-winning actress, director, and co-founder of Angel City FC. Natalie returns to the ...

Armchair Anonymous: Nurses

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us their craziest nurse stories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co...

Lee Hood & Nathan Price (on the future of medicine)

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lee Hood (world-renowned biologist) and Nathan Price (professor) are the authors of The Age of Scientific Wellness: Why the Future of Medicine Is Pers...

Lizzy Caplan

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lizzy Caplan (Fatal Attraction, Masters of Sex, Party Down) is an actor and producer. Lizzy joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how hard it is to han...

James Comey (Former director of the FBI)

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

James Comey (Central Park West) is a former FBI director, lawyer, and author. James joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how he got into a law enforce...

Charlie Day Returns

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie Day (The Super Mario Bros, Always Sunny, Fool's Paradise) is an actor, producer, and podcaster. Charlie returns to the Armchair Expert to disc...

Armchair Anonymous: Wild Card II

26 May 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...

Michael Waldman (on the Supreme Court)

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Waldman (The Supermajority, The Fight to Vote, The Second Amendment) is an attorney, presidential speechwriter, and author. Michael joins the ...

Jonas Brothers

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Jonas Brothers (The Album, Happiness Begins, A Little Bit Longer) are a pop rock band. The Jonas Brothers join the Armchair Expert to discuss how ...

Armchair Anonymous: Public Evacuation

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about an emergency public evacuation. See Privacy Policy at https://...

Tim Ferriss

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Ferriss (The 4-Hour Workweek, Tribe of Mentors, The Tim Ferriss Show) is an author, entrepreneur, and podcaster. Tim joins the Armchair Expert to ...

Jane Fonda

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jane Fonda (Book Club: The Next Chapter, Grace and Frankie, 80 for Brady) is an actor, activist, and producer. Jane joins the Armchair Expert to discu...

Armchair Anonymous: Worst TSA

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us their worst TSA stories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...

Gretchen Rubin (on happiness)

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gretchen Rubin (Life in Five Senses, The Happiness Project) is an author and podcaster. Gretchen joins the Armchair Expert to discuss what led her to ...

Nicholas Braun

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nicholas Braun (Succession, Zola, Minutemen) is an actor. Nicholas joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how he got into show business, doing Meisner a...

Armchair Anonymous: Movie Theater Experience

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about their craziest movie-going experience. See Privacy Policy at h...

Shonda Rhimes

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Shonda Rhimes (Grey's Anatomy, Bridgerton, Scandal) is a producer, writer, and showrunner. Shonda joins the Armchair Expert to discuss what her experi...

Paris Hilton

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Paris Hilton (Paris: The Memoir) is a model, actress, entrepreneur, and New York Times best-selling author. Paris joins the Armchair Expert to discuss...

Armchair Anonymous: Gifts Gone Wrong

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a well-intentioned gift gone wrong. See Privacy Policy at http...

Jason Katims

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Katims (Dear Edward, Parenthood, Friday Night Lights) is a producer, writer, and showrunner. Jason joins the Armchair Expert to discuss his abil...

David Sedaris #4

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Sedaris (Happy-Go-Lucky, A Carnival of Snackery, Calypso) is a comedian and author. David joins the Armchair Expert again to discuss what trendy...

Armchair Anonymous: Worst Homeshare

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about their worst homeshare experience. See Privacy Policy at https:...

Nita Farahany (on neurotechnology and the law)

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nita Farahany (The Battle For Your Brain) is an author, professor, and scholar. Nita joins the Armchair Expert to discuss the effects of implementing ...

Jake Gyllenhaal

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake Gyllenhaal (Guy Ritchie's The Covenant, Brokeback Mountain, Donnie Darko) is an actor. Jake joins the Armchair Expert to discuss what it was like...

Armchair Anonymous: Craigslist Debacle

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a craigslist debacle. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...

Rick Rubin (record producer)

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rick Rubin (The Creative Act: A Way of Being, American Recordings) is an 8x Grammy Award-winning music producer, record executive, and author. Rick jo...

Matthew McConaughey Returns

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew McConaughey (Dallas Buyer's Club, Interstellar, True Detective) is a Golden Globe & Academy Award-Winning actor, author, and producer. Matthew...

Armchair Anonymous: Cremation Disaster

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a cremation disaster. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...

Paul Bloom Returns

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Bloom (The Sweet Spot, Just Babies, Psych: The Story of the Human Mind) is a psychologist, professor, and author. Paul returns to the Armchair Ex...

Barbie Ferreira

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Barbie Ferreira (Euphoria, The Afterparty, Nope) is an actor and model. Barbie joins the Armchair Expert to discuss her experience auditioning for Eup...

Armchair Anonymous: Wild Card

31 Mar 2023

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...

Alison Roman (food writer & chef)

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alison Roman (Sweet Enough, Home Movies) is a chef and author. Alison joins the Armchair Expert to discuss her experiences working in commercial kitch...

Priyanka Chopra Jonas

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Priyanka Chopra Jonas (Citadel, Quantico, Love Again) is an actor and producer. Priyanka joins the Armchair Expert to discuss her immigrant experience...

Armchair Anonymous: Fart

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about their most embarrassing fart. See Privacy Policy at https://ar...

Susan Magsamen & Ivy Ross

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross (Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us) are researchers and authors. Susan and Ivy join the Armchair Expert to disc...

David Letterman

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Letterman (Late Show, My Next Guest Needs No Introduction) is an American television host, comedian, writer, and producer. David joins the Armch...

Armchair Anonymous: Divorce

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a crazy divorce. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva...

Jay Shetty

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jay Shetty (On Purpose, 8 Rules of Love) is an author and podcaster. Jay joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why he decided to live as a monk for thr...

Kurtwood Smith

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kurtwood Smith (That 90's Show, That 70's Show, Patriot) is an actor. Kurtwood joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how he discovered acting in colleg...

Armchair Anonymous: Caught

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a time they were caught. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...

Stephen Dubner Returns

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Dubner (Freakonomics, No Stupid Questions) is an author, journalist, and podcaster. Stephen returns to the Armchair Expert to discuss why peop...