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Ep 27Chronotopes in Paris

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What is a Chronotope? And what does it have to do with time, space, love and sex? Come, walk with us through the streets of Paris, and everything will be explained. This episode is sponsored by DKMS, Mack Weldon, Stamps.com, and Talkspace.

Sep 6, 201652 min

Ep 26Hot Scoop

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Poo-tiful stories flow freely from this anonymous caller. And Geth steps in it.This episode is sponsored by Magoosh, DKMS, Talkspace, and Blue Apron.

Aug 30, 201656 min

Ep 25Noodlebody

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Morrissey sings, "It takes strength to be gentle and kind." Well, Geth hasn't eaten all day, and this self-avowed "Noodlebody" is about to find out if the two hard-boiled eggs Gethard bought from the midtown 7-11 will provide enough strength for gentleness & kindness.This episode is sponsored by DKMS, Magoosh, Stamps.com, Stitch Fix, and Talkspace.

Aug 23, 20161h 10m

Ep 24I Cry When I Run

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"You're about to hear me have more fun than I've ever had in the history of Beautiful/Anonymous." So sayeth Chris Gethard about this call, which moves from over emotional long distance running, to emo & screamo music, to a jaw dropping medical emergency. Chris is having so much fun that he invites a couple of the caller's friends to join the party. This episode is sponsored by Magoosh, DKMS, Talkspace, and Casper Mattresses.

Aug 16, 20161h 13m

Ep 23Anglican Bipolar Blacksheep

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For generations her family has been preaching fire and brimstone in the Pentecostal church, but this caller had to find her own way. A self-described, "Anglican bipolar black sheep," she is now preaching a much different message, dedicated to the treatment of mental illness. This episode is sponsored by DKMS, Magoosh, Blue Apron, Stamps.com, and Squarespace.

Aug 9, 20161h 12m

Ep 22A Competitive Spirit

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This former professional soccer player's life hasn't turned out anywhere close to what she planned -- but she's happy. And as she tells Chris, she's learning how to tap into her competitive spirit every day.This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon, Talkspace, and Magoosh.

Aug 2, 20161h 12m

Ep 21Make Fruit Baskets Great Again

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She's a mother of two and domestic abuse survivor who wants to talk about Trump. After hearing her life story Chris understands why she supports The Donald. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace, Talkspace, and Stamps.com.

Jul 26, 20161h 11m

Ep 20Vegan Uncle Buck

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He loves animals! But kids? Not so much. This caller delves into his own childhood, his dislike of hardware megastores, and though there's a little darkness, this is one of the more lighthearted calls we've ever had.

Jul 19, 20161h 3m

Ep 19Strangers on a Train

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A lot of people call up and share stories from their past. But today we are very much living in the present. It's almost like we're experiencing this caller's life with him as it is happening. All aboard the SEPTA train.This episode is sponsored by Seat Geek, Stamps.com, and Squarespace.

Jul 12, 20161h 10m

Ep 18OTL in a Hopeless Place

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Loves hashtags & millennial abbreviations? Check. Has a deep knowledge of RomComs? Check. Found love in a hopeless place? Check. Name drops J-Lo and inspires Chris to sing some Peter Gabriel? Check.This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon.

Jul 5, 20161h 9m

Ep 17Early Onset

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She's just 25, but her mother has early onset Alzheimers. This is a call about remembering those who can no longer remember themselves.This episode is sponsored by Ibotta and Audible.

Jun 28, 20161h 10m

Ep 16At Sea On a Cardboard Boat (Live at the Vulture Festival)

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It's the first ever taping of Beautiful/Anonymous from the Vulture Festival in NYC. The caller is a creative Canadian looking to sail her cardboard boat in the rough waters of daily life. Luckily the audience is on her side.This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon, Casper Mattresses, Ibotta, and AMEX.Photos courtesy of The Vulture Festival.

Jun 21, 20161h 25m

Ep 15The Hardest Part Is That You Love Me

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This 25 year-old Californian is in the midst of a quarter-life crisis and turns to Chris for help. So they form a mutual appreciation society. #MAS This episode is sponsored by Ibotta, Chirpy, and AMEX.

Jun 14, 20161h 8m

Ep 14Jack Mormon

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A questioning Mormon and family man calls Chris up exactly 1 hour and 15 minutes before his final law exam of the semester. But this phone call is more important to him than the test.This episode is sponsored by AMEX, Mack Weldon, Chirpy, Stamps.com...

Jun 7, 20161h 12m

Ep 13Married to a Monster

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Two years ago a note came in the mail with surprising and horrifying news about her husband. But despite all the darkness that's crept into her life she is shining with positivity.This episode is sponsored by AMEX, Ibotta, Stamps.com, Chirpy, and...

May 31, 20161h 12m

Ep 12Alcoholics Anonymous

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We get our first hangup and it's pretty rattling. Let us know what you think. This episode is sponsored by AMEX, SundanceNow Doc Club, Framebridge, and Stamps.com.

May 24, 201636 min

Ep 11Jersey Boy

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This entrepreneur seems like he's got it all figured out. But there are certain things he will never reveal to Chris. Plus: how a volcano inadvertently caused the best trip he's ever had in his life.

May 17, 20161h 10m

Ep 104 Kids 0 Sex

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After 8 years and 4 kids he is more in love with her than ever. But she may not be in love with him. This is the first time he's talking to anyone about it. This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon, Squarespace, and Framebridge.

May 10, 20161h 8m

Ep 9Up All Night

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This nurse has been up for 24 hours. Chris has the chance to ask her some questions that have been on his mind for a while.

May 3, 20161h 9m

Ep 8Running Down a Stapler

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The greatest songwriter of all time (self-proclaimed) has written 18,000 songs and counting, including one brand new song for us. Watch out, Tom Petty.

Apr 26, 20161h 7m

Ep 7The Cycle of Life

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Reflections on death and the value of a 401k turns into candid sex advice from Chris Gethard to his anonymous caller.

Apr 19, 20161h 11m

Ep 6Mountain Man vs. City Boy

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This outdoorsman and mountaineer is in touch with nature and his Ford F250, he takes care of the people he loves, and is totally willing to share about anything, even poop soup.

Apr 12, 20161h 5m

Ep 5A Real Life Superhero

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Military veteran and writer talks about his WWII super-spy grandmother, a more recent sad and startling ouija board prediction, and how his life has changed since he left the service.

Apr 5, 20161h 5m

Ep 4The Most Amazing Destruction

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An aspiring voice actor talks about using jokes to help with the hard times, and explains how she frames success. Plus she asks Chris the most important question he has ever faced: if you were to be eaten by an animal of your choice, which one would...

Mar 29, 20161h 11m

Ep 3The Illustrator

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A young illustrator in New York City grapples with the line between fine art and commerce...and how to avoid parking tickets.

Mar 22, 20161h 6m

Ep 2Passport, Exodus

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An ex-Orthodox Jew answers Chris's pressing questions about Kosher law, particularly as it relates to drinking wine and eating insects. He also reveals a clever passport hack.

Mar 15, 20161h 4m

Ep 1Ron Paul's Baby

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A true underdog in Denton, Texas reveals his fascinating family history, and a pent-up passion.

Mar 15, 20161h 4m

Preview: Beautiful / Anonymous

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A sneak peek at Chris Gethard's new show "Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People," coming to Earwolf on March 15th! Subscribe now and you won't miss a thing.

Mar 3, 20163 min