Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
Episodes
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...
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:...