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Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People

Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People
Author: Earwolf & Chris Gethard
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1 phone call. 1 hour. No names. No holds barred. Thats the premise behind Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People, hosted by comedian Chris Gethard (the Chris Gethard Show, Broad City, This American Life, and one of Time Outs 10 best comedians of 2015). Every week, Chris opens the phone line to one anonymous caller, and he cant hang up first, no matter what. From shocking confessions and family secrets to philosophical discussions and shameless self-promotion, anything can and will happen! Theme song by Shellshag.
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A young woman opens up to Geth about falling asleep while breastfeeding and losing her baby. She theorizes about how much her being black had to do with being charged with manslaughter after the tragic event.
A woman studying the effects of poverty on the mental health of low income mothers shares what she's learned. She also opens up to Geth about her struggles with depression and how Ketamine treatments changed her life.
A woman shares how she went from being unhoused to getting her own place. She also educates Geth on day to day life as an unhoused person and how it changed her political views.
A psychotherapist in Israel talks to Geth about losing his first wife and how it opened his heart for another love. He also discusses getting remarried, being an older parent, and using his life as a tool in therapy.
A trans woman speaks with Geth about the secret joys of transitioning and what happened when she came out to her conservative, Southern Baptist family.
A mom opens up to Geth about her unique hearing condition and raising a deaf son. She also talks about his career as a professional gamer.
A young woman opens up about her best friend's suicide and the emotional toll it's taken on her. If you're thinking about suicide, are worried about a loved one, or just need emotional support, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
We're bringing you a special bonus release of Chris Gethard's new podcast series New Jersey Is The World! Geth's new project is an umbrella of podcasts exploring, celebrating, and laughing at the culture of America's most ridiculous state. He's gathered a bunch of Jersey guys who grew up together so they can combine forces in their quest to break down all things Jersey. And it also invites you, the public at large, to get involved.
A woman describes what it's like being narcoleptic with cataplexy. She shares her wildest episodes, including when she's collapsed mid sex and mid laugh.
A wildlife biologist has a message for closeted first generation Chinese American boys. He and Geth also chat about the gay volleyball scene, why bats are cool (should Geth get a bat box?!) and nerd out about comic books.
A recently unemployed woman talks to Geth about why she started an OnlyFans account and her complicated relationship with an older man.
Sex, chores, and pranks. A young woman talks to Geth about her experience dating and living with one guy at the same time as several other women.
A daughter explains why she supported her father's decision to die by legalized euthanasia. She also opens up to Geth about finding her birth parents and her final wishes for when her time comes.
1 minute, no names, no holds barred. Geth takes 1 minute New Year's resolutions for 2021. Starting a garden, coming out to the family, making the perfect pancake, and many more.
A real-life bride of Santa tells Geth all the nitty gritty details, both naughty and nice.
A trans teen explores their Mexican roots, sharing what they've learned about Mexican folk healing. They also discuss coming out as trans to their parents and the healing power of Coca Cola.
A recently retired real estate agent chats with Geth about what it's been like teaching her grandson at home and taking care of her dying mother. She also opens up about being a former drug addict and her views on reincarnation.
A woman learns from local news reports that her friend recently murdered someone. She discusses her relationship with him leading up to the murder.
Ahoy, matey! Geth talks to (and sings sea shanties with) a real life present day pirate.
Geth chats one on one with Tanya from Motor City Mayhem (episode 187) about the aftermath of the home invasion that left his father dead and brother unable to speak. They discuss coping with ongoing grief, with some laughs along the way.
Don't Forget to Be Awesome??? Asking Chris about his favourite bridge? Heck yesss, we got a Nerdfighter right here! ❤️
While I love the name Glandon Oakfoot, I still don't get Dungeons and Dragons.
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A pox on your house! Go take a holiday and go camping. Right now Puss-n-Boots is more manly than you are!
You both make me smile!! ♡
Finally! I wondered how "Sorry Sally" started. Now I know!😃
At 18:30 I swear Chris is taking a piss
love it, Chris! and you're character is awesome in SPACE FORCE.
I loved this call, I'm in Australia where we have hardly any new cases, yet I'm anxious about going back to work. Chris, you are an amazing human being and your reply to this called was brilliant. I needed to hear this right now as well. Thank you for being you and for producing this show 🧡🧡
shes so annoying. sounds like she enjoys the attention. she knew what she was doing at the young age otherwise she wouldnt continue crossing that bridge.
I simply adored this one. I was driving the long trek home at 9:30pm from Brisbane and was listening to this one in my car. I literally LOL'd in many places. Thanks for an easy, carefree, funny call. You sir, are my kind of human
A wholesome call.
I felt like Chris was a little rude in this episode
#childfreebychoice girlfriend!
I Love you guys! Caller... I know exactly how you feel in the mental, unappreciated self defeating rut. I'm so isolated socially and medicated to give me a reasonable shot at getting out of bed. Appreciate the opportunities you have by having a foundation of friends to get out with. I might be without, but YOU just made me so delighted. A much deserved brain break. Thank you😊 You owe it to me to pick up your damn stapler wave goodbye to the Bob's and go have a riot!
Love this show and really wanted to hear this story but I agree with the post above..
Her high pitch voice very hard to listen too
This chick is a ditz
I can't finish listening to this because she just keeps laughing about it. what the hell?
what in the actual f@c+ is wrong with this jag off? how is holding children down appealing?