Anna Faris Is Unqualified

Penn Badgley [You, Gossip Girl] talks with Anna about love, heartbreak, the science behind relationships, artistic integrity, and much more.To hear more of Penn, check out his podcast Podcrushed!Gioia, today’s first caller, questions if she should give up on a friendship with someone who continually lets her down.Next, Anna and Penn talk with Shaneen who, after breaking a little boy’s heart twenty-two years ago on Valentine’s Day, wonders if she’s been cursed.Would you like Unqualified relationship advice from Anna and her co-hosts? Write to Unqualified at bit.ly/ASKANNA ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alison Brie [Community, Glow, Mad Men] returns to Unqualified! Alison talks with Anna about women in Hollywood, good and bad relationships, hooking up with her husband (Dave Franco), her first movie, her new movie Somebody I Used to Know and a lot more.Somebody I Used to Know is available for streaming now on Prime Video.Today’s caller is Matthew, who, after his first serious relationship, is struggling to find his place in the dating scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hilarie Burton [One Tree Hill, White Collar, Grey’s Anatomy, The Secret Life of Bees] talks with Anna about her true crime show It Couldn’t Happen Here, the power of community, criminal injustice, the dangers of being polite, and much more.Then Anna and Hilarie talk with Niah, whose remorseful ex wants to get back together after he recently broke off their engagement.Next, they talk with Katie, who is trying to figure out how to navigate her family while her mom is in the hospital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blake Anderson [Workaholics, Woke, Dope] talks with Anna about his many nicknames, delivering pizza, comedy, sports, relationships, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WWE star Zelina Vega talks with Anna about growing up, losing her father in the world trade center on 9/11, playing a WWE villain, meeting The Rock, meeting her husband, and much more.Today’s first caller is Nina who doesn’t know what to do after her long-term boyfriend told her he wants an open relationship.Next, Anna and Zelina talk with Molly whose sister is in a relationship with a man no one in her family likes and Molly wonders how or if she should say anything.If you want to see Zelina in action, she will be at the Royal Rumble Premium Live Event, which takes place on Saturday, 1/27 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX, and will be streaming live on Peacock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lake Bell [Pam and Tommy, Harley Quinn, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever] talks with Anna about her work (as an actor, writer, director, and producer), dating at different ages, and Lake’s new audio book, Inside Voice, which explores the way we sound and how our voices might define us.Content warning: violence, sexual abuse.Today's caller Sally is still coming to terms with the trauma inflicted by her older brother and has kept her distance for years. Now her brother is on his deathbed, and her family is asking that Sally reach out to him.Resources for victims and survivors of domestic abuse:The National Domestic Violence Hotline1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)www.ndvh.orgNational Sexual Assault Hotline1-800-656-4673 (HOPE)www.rainn.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Adkins [The Bourne Ultimatum, The Tournament, Ip Man 4: The Finale, X-Men Origins: Wolverine] talks with Anna about his latest films Accident Man: Hitman’s Holiday and John Wick: Chapter 4, if he gets upset when someone hits him, what Scott would do if Anna broke into his house, the “art” in martial arts, meeting his childhood hero, meeting his wife, and much more.Calling in today is Kristen who formed a strong friend group with fellow mothers from a social media community only to discover that one of them likes to create unnecessary drama. Now Kristen wonders how or if she should address the situation and if doing so would only cause more friction in the group.Would you like unqualified relationship advice from Anna and her co-hosts? Write to Unqualified at bit.ly/ASKANNA! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ed Helms [The Hangover, The Office, The Daily Show] tells Anna the story of Able Archer 83 from his new podcast SNAFU which, in Ed’s words, focuses on history’s greatest screw-ups. We also hear about Ed’s high school experience, early relationships, alternate career paths, the benefits of therapy, Bob Dylan’s authenticity, and a lot more.Today’s caller Amanda was on our show back in 2021. Now divorced, Amanda faces a new challenge… co-parenting.To hear more from Ed, check out his podcast SNAFU here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Digital content creator, comedian, writer, influencer, and podcaster Elyse Myers talks with Anna about her Funny Cuz It’s True podcast, her unusual childhood, falling in love with a terrible person, joining a church by accident, meeting her husband at that church, moving to Nebraska and much more.Today’s caller is Lacey, who describes herself as being happily married and very much in love but wants advice on how to address her husband’s compulsive lying.Happy holidays from Anna and everyone here at Unqualified! We look forward to reuniting in 2023! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actress, podcaster and talk show legend Ricki Lake talks with Anna about overcoming past traumas, the idea of home, Rikki’s new podcast Raised by Ricki, trying to fix people, being cast in Hairspray and a lot more.Today’s first call is with Steven who at age 16 moved from Haiti to the United States with only his little brother. Now, 12 years later, their mother will finally be joining them, but they can’t agree on who she should live with. Next to call in is Shannon who is 8 months pregnant and single after her boyfriend had an affair. Now her ex wants to attend the child’s birth and expresses regret for leaving despite now living with the other woman. To hear more of Ricki, check out her new podcast from Lemonada Media; Raised by Ricki. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Broadcast journalist and talk show host Tamron Hall talks with Anna about embracing age, different styles of parenting, Tamron’s family history, realizing childhood dreams, love, heartbreak and much more.Today’s first caller is Brooke whose long-distance relationship will finally come to an end when she and her boyfriend move in together. Because Brooke works remotely, she has agreed to move closer to her boyfriend’s job but is nervous about uprooting her life.Next to call in is Alexa who initially wrote to us when her boyfriend unexpectedly ended their relationship. Now they’re back together and Alexa wonders if she can trust him or if history will repeat itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Scheer [Black Monday, Veep, The League, Human Giant] talks with Anna about career choices, unexpected casting, the benefits of being naïve, surviving on Subway sandwiches, good movies verses favorite movies, and much more. For more of Paul, check out his podcasts How Did This Get Made? and Unspooled.Today’s first call is with Mya whose decision to pursue her master’s degree prompted her boyfriend of four years to propose they have an open relationship. Mya had hoped for a different kind of proposal and now wonders if the relationship has run its course.Next to call in is Charlie, who unknowingly keeps finding herself in relationships with men already in relationships. Charlie wonders if the problem is somehow hers and how she might fix it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Magician, author, actor, musician, and inventor Penn Jillette talks with Anna about the allure of magic and the need for skepticism, how he thought he was following in Bob Dylan’s footsteps, what he learned on Celebrity Apprentice, how he fell out of favor with Donald Trump, early loves, predicting the future and much more.Today’s first caller is Ashley who married her boyfriend in a rushed courthouse ceremony so he could apply for a green card. As a result, both families of the couple are questioning the decision and are quick to offer their opinions.Next to call in is Anne who is finding it difficult to move on after her long-distance boyfriend ended the relationship with no warning. Anne wonders what went wrong and how to get over what she thought was a good relationship.Would you like unqualified relationship advice from Anna and her co-hosts? Write to Unqualified at bit.ly/ASKANNA! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Television personality, podcaster, and former playboy model Bridget Marquardt talks with Anna about first loves, Hugh Hefner’s bedroom, Bridget’s high school experience, the A&E playboy documentary, Bridget’s podcast Ghost Magnet, and a lot more.Today’s first caller is Emma who after being roommates with a guy for two years realized that she was starting to crush on him. Now Emma wonders if he might be feeling the same way and wonders how to broach the subject. Next to call in is René who feels that she and her husband have different priorities and that she is alone in raising their two kids. Efforts to communicate only lead to arguing, leaving René to wonder if their problems are even worth solving.Would you like unqualified relationship advice from Anna and her co-hosts? Write to Unqualified at bit.ly/ASKANNA ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jacob Batalon [Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Avengers: Infinity War] talks with Anna about his new show Reginald the Vampire, the differences between life in Hawaii and New York, his high school reputation as a stoner, getting the role in Spider-Man and not telling anyone, romantic dealbreakers, falling in love during the pandemic, and much more.First to call in today is Brandon who after the death of his father began reevaluating his life. Brandon shares his experience and questions how to find a balance between his own pursuits and the guilt he feels for not spending more time with other loved ones in his life.Next, Anna and Jacob talk with Erin whose stepmother wrote her and her sister out of their father’s will and kept everything for herself. Other members of the large family remain in close contact with the stepmother but refuse to intercede, leaving Erin feeling betrayed and abandoned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian, actress, writer, and producer Iliza Shlesinger and Anna discuss childbirth, early crushes, how Iliza met her husband and why she married him, appreciating honest advice, work ethic, and a lot more.Today’s caller is Jessica whose long time BFF refers to Jessica’s husband as their “community husband” and to the three of them as a “throuple”. But as Anna and Iliza find out, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Relationship expert April Beyer is back as Anna’s qualified counterpart.In today’s special episode, April tells Anna an inspiring story about her wedding anniversary and the lasting effects of treating her husband to the very private “Club Indigo”. Then they talk with Bridget who met a man during the pandemic and recently moved across the country to be with him. Now, after spending more consistent time together, Bridget is discovering that they might not be as compatible as she had hoped.Learn more about April and her unique dating service by visiting www.levelconnections.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lena Dunham [Girls, Sharp Stick, Catherine Called Birdy] and Anna talk about The Housebunny in light of the Secrets of Playboy documentary, the conflict of wanting and not wanting to be noticed, the difference between British and American men, learning from heartbreak, how Lena met her husband, directing, acting and much more.Then, Lena and Anna talk with Haley who, after a drunken night, slept with a good friend after he told her that his long-distance relationship wasn’t going well. Now the couple is married, the wife knows everything, and Haley is getting all the blame. Catherine Called Birdy is available NOW on Prime Video. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Stamos [General Hospital, Full House, ER, Necessary Roughness, Grandfathered, Thieves, Big Shot] talks with Anna about how he got punched in high school and vowed to become famous, walking in on a girlfriend and discovering an extra pair of feet, the legacy of Bob Saget, mediocre parenting advice, John’s upcoming memoire If You Would’ve Told Me, how John met his wife, how Anna met her husband, making time for the important things and much more.Today’s caller is Derek who’s 11-year, on and off relationship has led to his confusing drama and obsession with passion and love. Now he finds himself unappreciative of more stable, generous partners and wonders how he might break the pattern. Would you like Unqualified relationship advice? Write to Unqualified at bit.ly/ASKANNA ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alisha Boe [13 Reasons Why, Poms, Teen Wolf, Do Revenge] talks with Anna about the challenges of press tours, her new Netflix movie Do Revenge, what happened when her high school classmates discovered she was acting and modeling, learning from bad relationships, being stuck in Rome during quarantine and much more.Our first caller today is Alli, who after overcoming an eating disorder when she was younger was understandably upset when her mother-in-law commented on her weight. Now, Alli is wondering how to let her mother-in-law know that the remarks aren’t welcome without damaging their relationship.Next, we hear from Simi who, after getting out of an abusive three-year relationship, almost immediately met someone she really likes. Unfortunately, this new relationship comes with its own challenges as the guy won’t commit, claiming he has plans to move in a year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s guest and co-host is skateboarding pioneer, philanthropist, and podcaster Tony Hawk. Tony tells Anna about his discovery of skateboarding, surviving high school, early relationships, empty swimming pools, the X games, recovering from injuries, extended family, his podcast Hawk vs Wolf and much more.Today’s caller is Jenny, who after recently losing her mother, has fallen out with her siblings in the aftermath. Jenny’s repeated efforts to reconnect are being ignored and she wonders if she should stop trying.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actress, podcaster and New York Times Bestselling Author, Becca Tobin talks with Anna about her surreal experience on Glee, female friendships and mean girls, infidelity, narcissism, love and heartbreak, her podcast LadyGang and LadyGang’s second book, LADY SECRETS, the things no one tells you about being pregnant, and much more.Our first caller is Alyssa who, after the recent loss of her mother, feels selfish talking about what she’s going through. Alyssa’s boyfriend wants her to let him in and share her grief, but she doesn’t know how to do this without feeling guilty.Next to call in is Jordan, who for the past 12 years, has had a crush on a friend from college. They follow each other on social media and are the first to like each other’s posts but neither has reached out. Fearing rejection, does Jordan leave things as they are or does he finally make a move?Would you like some Unqualified relationship advice from Anna and her co-hosts? Write to Unqualified at bit.ly/ASKANNA ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Poet, artist, and author Rupi Kaur tells Anna about her latest book Healing Through Words, her difficult and confusing childhood, first love, the meaning of home, being the daughter of a revolutionary, the magic of vulnerability, and a lot more. Today’s Unqualified segment begins with a call from Hannah whose goal of attaining her college degree is now in jeopardy after her stepmother forbid Hannah’s father from continuing to co-sign her loan documents. Hannah is now forced to make a tough decision which could further alienate her dad.After speaking with Hannah, we hear from two past callers who tell us how they’ve been since being on the podcast. Would you like unqualified relationship advice from Anna and her co-hosts? Write to Unqualified at bit.ly/ASKANNA ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor, comedian, and podcast host Michael Rapaport (True Romance, Beautiful Girls, Deep Blue Sea) talks with Anna about his long-lost innocence, a recent altercation at a sushi bar, not being a sex symbol, his deep love of New York, being your own biggest fan and critic, Brad Pitt, Mike Tyson and a lot more.Today’s first caller is Tom, who’s obsession with exercising is having a negative impact on other areas of his life and often even leads to injury. Tom recognizes that he might be compensating for past eating disorders and is wondering how to find a balance. Next to call in is Joelle who has felt increasingly disconnected since the pandemic. Her social anxiety has now carried over to a new job where she seems unable to relate to her new co-workers.If you want to hear more from Michael, check out I Am Rapaport on iHeart Media! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dominic Monaghan [The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Lost, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker] talks with Anna about the first time they met, his passion for nature, irrational fears, his chance meeting with a chambered nautilus, recovering from a painful break-up, actors he admires, his new projects, Moriarty: The Devil’s Game and Moonhaven, and much more!First to call in today is René who has always felt that she was asexual. Now, seven years after marrying the first man she ever kissed, René doesn’t know how to talk with her husband about sex.Next, we hear from Alex who had a brief but intense relationship with a man who lives in another city. Now Alex has a plane ticket in hand but wonders if the man feels the same way he does. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author, singer, director, and actor Jennette McCurdy and Anna talk about her incredibly powerful and very funny new book I’m Glad My Mom Died, the highs and lows of doing press, similarities between our families, keeping secrets, the life of a child actor, professional jealousy, recognizing a healthy relationship and much more.First to call in today is Roz. She met a new guy mid-pandemic and their relationship looked promising … until she found out he had lied about his name, age, marital status, and the fact that he has several kids.Our second caller today is Kathleen whose boyfriend has a seven-year-old from a previous marriage. Now Kathleen wonders how to navigate her boyfriend’s resentment of his ex and keep the peace among the adults for the sake of her new stepdaughter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kal Penn [Harold & Kumar, Designated Survivor, How I met Your Mother, House] talks with Anna about the challenges of writing his book You Can’t Be Serious, growing up the child of immigrants in New York, impressing the school bullies, being set on fire, working in the White House, his appreciation of NASCAR, and much more.Our first call today is with Megan whose best friend’s husband kissed her unexpectedly. Making matters worse, the man also happens to be the pastor of Megan’s church. Now he is accusing Megan of initiating the kiss and it seems her description of events might not be fully believed.Next, we get a call from Emily, who finds herself having to spend time socializing with her co-workers despite each instance leaving her frustrated and unhappy. Now Emily wonders where she can draw the line. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author, journalist, and podcast host Stephen Dubner talks with Anna about the lead up to his book Freakonomics, his new-ish podcast No Stupid Questions, meteorology, cryptocurrency, tastebuds, positive psychology, predicting the future, what America gets right, what is love, and a lot more.In today’s Unqualified segment, first to call in is Ryan, whose partner of six months has recently and only tentatively come out. While Ryan is very understanding with regards to the emotions involved, he wonders how long they must keep their relationship a secret.Next to call in is Janie who wants to relocate to a more affordable area with her husband and her son from a previous marriage. Unfortunately, Janie’s ex won’t allow the move, leaving her and her family in an unmanageable situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matchmaker, relationship coach and CEO of LEVEL connections, April Beyer is back as Anna’s more qualified co-host in this special episode. This episode is all about moving on from heartbreak and figuring out when to start dating again. Anna and April’s first call is with Stephanie who broke up with her partner of fifteen years. While she’s confident that ending things was the right decision, Stephanie finds herself missing the relationship and feeling unsure of where to go from here. Next, is a conversation with Jen who had just gotten engaged to the love of her life when he confessed that he had cheated. After spending 10 long months trying to repair the relationship, it was over. Now Jen finds herself dating a man who offers everything she ever wanted but she still can’t stop herself from comparing him to her ex. Learn more about April and LEVEL by visiting www.levelconnections.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin Bacon [Footloose, JFK, The Woodsman, Mystic River] talks with Anna about getting cast in his first movie, the 1978 classic National Lampoon's Animal House which he expected to change his life, his failed attempt as a waiter and the terrifying boss who remembered him years later, the advice Kevin would give his younger self, his favorite death scene, his new movie THEY/THEM, and much more. You also get to hear Kevin describe meeting his wife, Kyra Sedgwick, and can compare his version of events with how Kyra describes their love story in her episode last year. After talking with Kevin, Anna gets a call from Annie whose boyfriend’s mother doesn’t think Annie is good enough for her son. Then we hear from two past callers and find out what what’s happened since they first called in to Unqualified. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christina Ricci [Yellowjackets, Buffalo ‘66, Casper, Speed Racer, The Addams Family] and Anna discuss Christina’s recent Emmy-nomination, being unintentionally funny, navigating friendships as an actor, the appeal of isolation, not so irrational fears, why Christina considers her current relationship the first time she’s been in love and a lot more.Today’s first caller is Jayse who, for the second time, discovered his long-term partner sending flirtatious messages and photos to other men. Now Jayse is wondering if the relationship is worth trying to save or if “once a cheater, always a cheater”.Next to call in is Wanda who recently returned to the office after gaining weight during the pandemic only to face an incessant number of comments about her appearance.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karen Pittman [The Morning Show, The Americans, And Just Like That, Yellowstone] talks with Anna about her upcoming project Unthinkably Good Things, growing up as the “weird one” in her family, falling in love with someone’s potential, being loyal to oneself, learning from difficult times and more.Our first call today is with Martha who recently broke up with her boyfriend of 12 years but due to their financial situation, still lives with him. After repeatedly arguing about what went wrong, Martha wonders if it will be possible to even remain friends.Next to call in is Jazmin, a 32-year-old mother of two who has been in a serious relationship with a man who seems to really love her and her kids. Multiple conversations about weddings and proposals led Jazmin to assume they would get married, only to then discover that her boyfriend doesn’t believe in marriage. Now Jazmin feels like she has been deceived and wonders if they should even stay together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jordan Klepper [The Daily Show, The Opposition with Jordan Klepper, Kasich & Klepper] talks with Anna about the meaning and sentiment behind “Make America Great Again”, the normalization of extreme language and opinions, Jordan’s January 6th experience, why we find conspiracy theories so compelling, and much more.Be sure to check out Kasich & Klepper wherever you get your podcast.Today’s first caller is Kate who, after a ten-year long friendship, has recently come to see the guy in a new light. Now she wonders if confessing her feelings to him is worth putting their friendship at risk.Next, Anna and Jordan talk with Olivia who, after agreeing to a “friends with benefits” relationship, realizes she’s falling for the guy and doesn’t know what to do about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s guest is author, producer, and television host Nev Schulman. Nev’s life changing experience was chronicled in the documentary film CATFISH and led to the creation of the hit MTV docuseries CATFISH: THE TV SHOW.Nev takes us back to the beginning and recounts the story about his relationship with a young woman who didn’t exist, the complicated emotions he felt before and after making that discovery, and how he became more empathetic as a result. You’ll hear the origin and deeper meaning of the term catfish, the value of awkward silences, why he has compassion for the people doing the catfishing, how the show has changed his perception of love, and a lot more.Our first caller is Samantha who lost touch with a good friend for years only to reconnect and discover that the friend is now dating her ex. Samantha wonders how or if she should tell her friend that the guy isn’t what he seems.Next is a call with Jonathan who, after years of playing the field, believes he has finally found love. Now Jonathan wonders if he’s getting played when his younger boyfriend doesn’t return his texts and offers explanations that don’t quite add up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode, Anna talks with writer, podcaster, and media critic Sarah Marshall. Sarah is the co-host and creator of the acclaimed modern history podcast You're Wrong About which focuses on clarifying our collective memory and how we define ourselves by popular narrative and myth. Sarah’s other podcast, You Are Good looks at how particular movies influence our feelings and worldview.Sarah and Anna talk about our fear of strangers and why having a flattering headshot is crucial if you are ever abducted by a serial killer, the allure of reality TV, the connection between Satanic Panic and Q-Anon, magical thinking and the idea of having a soulmate, different categories of heartbreak, acknowledging personal change, and a lot more.If you like this episode and want to hear more stand-alone interviews, please reach out and let us know. Leave a review or go to our website at Unqualified.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danny Trejo [Machete, Bad Ass, From Dusk Till Dawn, Heat, Spy Kids] talks with Anna about his formative childhood and his relationship with his parents, the adrenaline rush of conducting an armed robbery, how to survive prison and how to make prison booze (two unrelated ideas), early role models, early loves, the origin story of Trejos Tacos, and a lot more.Our first caller is Meagan whose husband wants to move their family to Romania where he remembers an idyllic childhood. While Meagan is open to the idea, she questions the practicality of such a big change and whether the timing is right.Our next caller Emily went through a painful breakup and as a result also lost one of her closest friends, her ex-boyfriend’s sister. Now she questions if she is ready to rekindle her friendship with someone who will be a constant reminder of the relationship she still mourns.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Fogler [Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Balls of Fury, The Walking Dead, The Goldbergs, Take Me Home Tonight] talks with Anna about his first job working for a moving company, his second job as “The Amazing Zoltar” selling discontinued toys at FAO Schwartz, how he landed the role of playing Francis Ford Coppola in The Offer, losing his virginity, sage advice from Philip Seymour Hoffman and a lot more.Today’s first call is from Monica whose boss continues to make unwanted advances despite her repeated rejections. Monica lives in Spain, and she would most likely lose her job if she were to call out the inappropriate behavior. Next to call in is Rebecca whose career as a Disney animator ended more than a decade ago when her department was shut down. Now working as a medical assistant, Rebecca finds herself missing the art world and has begun pursuing the career she was forced to give up. Unfortunately, her husband is not supportive, and she can’t understand why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Morena Baccarin [Deadpool, Gotham, Homeland, Serenity, Firefly] talks with Anna about the moment you realize you’re in a bad relationship, how she unexpectedly met her husband, balancing work and family, what makes someone attractive, and a lot more.Today’s first caller is Sam who was in the early stages of a relationship when her guy announced that he just wanted to be friends. Now they’re spending every free moment together while Sam holds her breath hoping he will commit.Next to call in is Claire who wants to be more supportive of her husband’s business decisions but doesn’t always agree with how he manages his employees. Claire wonders if she should keep quiet or make suggestions on how he might improve his managerial skills.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Bradley [Game of Thrones, Moonfall, Borgia, Marry Me], talks with Anna about his new movie Moonfall with Halle Berry, conspiracy theories, drama school, how Game of Thrones changed his life (and nearly ended it a few times), using the wrong accent for the entire series, meeting Emilia Clark for the first time in the final season (and finally believing he was part of the same show), ignoring bad career advice, early loves, dealbreakers, finding inspiration, and much more.Today’s first caller is Allison whose maid of honor doesn’t like her husband-to-be and has been blatantly disrespectful. To complicate matters, she’s also Allison’s boss.Next, Anna and John talk with Ashley who has always felt like an outsider when spending time with her father and sister. After her mother passed away, Ashley hopes to become closer to the rest of her family but doesn’t know how to start. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dulé Hill [The West Wing, Ballers, Suits, The Wonder Years] talks with Anna about regaining confidence after divorce, getting out of the friend zone with his wife Jazmyn, unconditional love, conditional relationships, the misinterpretation of patriotism, Roe v. Wade and a lot more.For the second week in a row, the father of a bride-to-be has threatened to boycott her wedding if his demands aren’t met. In this case, Angela and her fiancé have plans that don’t include a church.Next to call in is Monica who has given up the idea of getting pregnant after trying for 10 years. Now, as all her friends focus on their children, Monica feels left out and unable to relate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julie Bowen [Modern Family, Ed, Boston Legal, Happy Gilmore] talks with Anna about female rivalry, the pressure to be sexy, underwear, an audition reminiscent of Basic Instinct, marriage, divorce, people who are too good looking, Julie’s new podcast Quitters, and much more.Today’s first call is with Jordan who introduced a friend to his crush which unfortunately resulted in them falling for each other. Now Jordan is wondering how to process this new dynamic while keeping both of his friendships.Next to call in is Sarah who is getting close to her wedding date but considering eloping after her father issued an ultimatum involving her guest list.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s special episode, dating and relationship coach April Beyer is back as Anna’s qualified co-host. For those of you just discovering our podcast, April has been a matchmaker for more than 20 years and is the founder of LEVEL Connections, a unique dating service bridging the gap between dating apps and personal matchmaking. Their first call today is with Raya whose boyfriend’s constant assessments and comments about her physical appearance leave her feeling insecure. Next, they talk with Jess who has been in an emotionally abusive relationship for eleven years and is working on the courage to finally leave.If you have a question and would like to talk with Anna and her co-hosts, please write to Unqualified at bit.ly/ASKANNALearn more about April and LEVEL by visiting www.levelconnections.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aasif Mandvi [The Daily Show, The Brink, Million Dollar Arm, Evil] talks with Anna about moving from England to Florida at 16 and dreaming his life would be like an episode of Flipper, his rollercoaster of a prom experience, hosting his new show Would I Lie To You and whether actors make good liars, breeding unicorns and much more…Today’s Unqualified segment begins with a call from Danika who, after the abrupt ending of a friendship, wonders how or even if it’s possible to repair the damage. Next to call in is Cynthia who, after leaving her partner after years of ignoring his infidelity, discovered that her father has also been having an affair. Now Cynthia is trying to navigate these new emotions and wondering how to rebuild her faith in the opposite sex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stand-up comedian Jo Koy [Live from Seattle, Lights Out, Comin’ in Hot, In His Elements] talks with Anna about the transformation of comedy over the years, pretending to be his mom when getting tickets to see Eddie Murphy, the difference between a racist joke and giving a voice to minorities, how Dante Bosco was his hero in Spielberg’s HOOK, getting rejected then embraced by Netflix, his upcoming movie EASTER SUNDAY, Dealbreakers and a lot more.Today’s Unqualified segment begins with a call from Kaley whose ex is confusing their six-year-old daughter when his conspiracy theories go against what she’s being taught in school. Next, Jo and Anna talk with Sunshine who doesn’t know how or what to tell her older sister when it’s clear that the sister’s boyfriend is unfaithful and stringing her along. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elisha Cuthbert [24, The Girl Next Door, Happy Endings, The Ranch, The Cellar] talks with Anna about having kids, the blind date that led to the kids, being married to an athlete, getting in to comedies, horror-film screams, learning from past relationships, dealbreakers and much more!First on this episode’s Unqualified segment is Anjelica, whose friend and co-worker is weighing down the workplace with her constant negativity. Anjelica wonders if there’s a way to help so her friend doesn’t lose her job.Next is Simone who, after a surprise break-up, is having a hard time moving on from her ex when he keeps texting her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian, actress, writer, and producer Natasha Leggero [Another Period, Chelsea Lately, Rat in the Kitchen] talks with Anna about being accidentally funny, her new show Rat in the Kitchen, whether dating a chef is a good idea, what too much reality TV does to your brain, Natasha’s relationship with an Australian con-artist that sounds like reality TV, and much more.Today’s Unqualified segment begins with a call from Erika who is looking for answers as to why she’s never had a serious boyfriend and wonders how she can improve her dating life. Next, we talk with Edith who has had a crush on the same guy for over 10 years and thinks it might be time to find out if he feels the same way. They did kiss once… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dylan O’Brien [Teen Wolf, The Maze Runner, Love and Monsters, The Outfit] talks with Anna about getting fired from his first job, getting into acting, early crushes, Dealbreakers and a lot more.Today’s first caller is Melanie, who after a personally difficult year, felt that one of her closest friends wasn’t there for her. Now she’s wondering if expressing her feelings would help mend or further hurt their relationship.Next up is Michelle, whose truck driving husband is convinced that she’s cheating on him leaving Michelle questioning the strength of their marriage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Duchovny [The X-Files, Californication, Aquarius, The Bubble] talks with Anna (from inside a railroad car) about the movie they recently finished together, being intimidated by raw talent, his love of music, the challenges of writing, dealbreakers, what defines a good kiss, words to live by and much more.Today’s first call is with Savannah whose recent relationships have affected her self-esteem, causing her to rethink her dating strategy.Next, Anna and David talk with Melissa, whose wedding plans have upset a close friend, leading to Melissa’s own unhappiness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Anna in this week’s episode are actor and comedian Patton Oswalt and his wife, actress Meredith Salenger. Find out why Spiderman is Patton’s favorite superhero, what movie of Meredith’s was a big influence on Anna, the origin story of Patton and Meredith’s relationship, why their podcast is titled Did You Get My Text?, how Anna met her husband, and a lot more.This week’s Unqualified segment begins with a call from Lindsay, whose boyfriend is hesitant to get married making her question her own desire to have that official piece of paper. Next, Anna, Meredith and Patton talk with Violet, who questions the friendship she has with her former college roommate, wonders how to back out of attending her wedding, and worries about the aftermath. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aya Cash [The Boys, You’re the Worst, The Girl from Plainville, Welcome to Flatch] talks with Anna about chasing love, being talked out of your ambition, the perfect amount to tip when you want to ask the waitress out on a date (and marry her), when everyone but you knows that your partner slept with your best friend, collecting vs. hoarding, the decision to not have children, choosing roles, upcoming projects and more.Our Unqualified segment begins with a call from Nate who is happily married but unhappily living in Oslo, Norway. Nate wants to move, his husband wants to stay, and that’s where it gets complicated.Next, Anna and Aya talk with Brittany who, after a tumultuous marriage and subsequent divorce, is looking for advice on how to rediscover herself while being a good role model for her son. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.