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Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleFirst Day As a U.S. CitizenThis week’s caller became an American citizen hours before the call, so naturally, she gives Gethard an impromptu citizenship test. They cover life as a Canadian transplant in the South, share their love for ‘80s wrestling nd reflect on what it really means to be an American. She also hints at a near-kidnapping story, but you’ll have to head to beautifulanonymous.com to hear that. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad-free episodes and access to exclusive audio, including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Head to wellnesstogether.org/allhandsondeck to learn mo...2025-05-061h 34Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleParade Girl Gets Parade GirledGethard is finally taking a well-earned, long-overdue vacation. But we’re not leaving you hanging. Instead, we brought in a past caller/frenemy of the show who knows exactly what makes a great Beautiful/Anonymous call. If you’ve been around for a while, you know Parade Girl as the caller who somehow cracked our phone system and sparked a whole saga. This week, she ends up chatting with a caller who shares her and Gethard’s birthday and who gives her a taste of her own medicine. Geth’ll be back next week. In the mean...2025-04-221h 17Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleHockey-obsessed Military Mental Health WorkerOn the way to a hockey game where they're being honored for their non-profit work, this week’s caller explains the tension it’s caused with their day job in military behavioral health. They talk with Gethard about finding purpose, joy, and free tickets to cool stuff. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller.  Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on our new TikTok: @beautiful.anonymous Head to punchup.live/chrisgethard for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB The...2025-04-151h 23Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleRunning for Congress (Let's F***ing Go)She might not have a background in politics, but this caller is thinking about running for office. She and Gethard talk about what it means to feel called to lead, why the current political climate pushed her to consider a campaign, and how terrifying–and thrilling–it is to start from scratch. This one might just light a fire under you, no matter what you believe in. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller.  Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on our new Tik...2025-04-081h 20Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleThe Death Thing Is a BonusA death doula in training talks with Gethard about being a newbie in her field, why she thinks death should be joyful, and how planning your funeral might be the kindest thing you can do for your loved ones. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller.  Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on our new TikTok: @beautiful.anonymous Head to punchup.live/chrisgethard for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. Leave us a voicemail at...2025-04-011h 22Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleSoul-Searching SommelierA brand new sommelier (that’s a wine expert for the less fancy) needs some help figuring out what her next move should be. She and Gethard get real nerdy about ancient wine-making techniques, and then, as is often the case, the conversation takes a more serious turn when our caller opens up about a tough situation with a family member. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller.  Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on our new TikTok: @beautiful.anonymous Head...2025-03-251h 23Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleReligious Flash MobA long-time listener, first-time caller opens up about finding belonging in an unexpected place: a religious cult she joined in college. She and Gethard discuss the appeal of tight-knit communities, the difficulty of leaving controlling environments, and the surprising role a flash mob played in her story. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller.  Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on our new TikTok: @beautiful.anonymous Head to punchup.live/chrisgethard for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB...2025-03-181h 18Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleCurse of the Murderer's Tooth“I did have a murderer’s fingers in my mouth a couple times.” That’s how this week’s caller kicks things off, setting the tone for an episode filled with random and often darkly hilarious stories. He and Gethard play a morbid round of Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon, share their mutual appreciation for one of Jersey youths’ greatest and most time-honored traditions, and dive into tales of a frugal exhibitionist and a road trip that nearly ended in disaster.  Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questi...2025-02-251h 17Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleAmerica's Favorite BoyA soon-to-be college grad, raised in Appalachia, calls in to talk about his next adventure—moving to Antarctica. But as he and Gethard dig deeper, it’s clear this journey is about more than just travel. Life’s thrown a lot at this caller, but he’s put in the work, and come out the other side. Now, with med school on the horizon, he’s taking a detour to the edge of the world. It’s a heartfelt conversation with a caller you’ll be rooting for. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and a...2025-02-181h 18Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleThe Worst KarenBlack mold, leaving a soul-sucking sales job, and Gethard’s connection to a cross-country trip in a car full of weed. Our caller wasn’t sure where this one was going when she called in, but she and Geth take it in so many fun directions. It’s a Good Vibes episode where two people spend an hour chasing a conversation wherever it decides to roll. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on our new TikTok...2025-02-111h 19Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleThis Is Life. You Get One Chance to Live It.A skydiver who swears she’s not an adrenaline junkie calls to talk with Gethard about the joys of plummeting to earth from 13,000 feet. She’s got 500 jumps under her belt, and only one of them has ended in two broken feet. She shares an action-movie-worthy story that is possibly the most harrowing tale we’ve ever heard on the show. Fair warning, this one’s intense. But it’s also fun and–if you’re looking for an excuse to do something that scares you–inspiring, too. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and acc...2025-02-041h 27Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleGrandma Is a ThiefThis week’s caller wants advice on how to spend an unexpected $40,000 gift from her kleptomaniac grandma, but what starts as a light-hearted question quickly turns introspective. She talks with Gethard about financial struggles, mental health, recovery from addiction, and the pros and cons of using the money for practical needs—showing how one windfall can spark big questions about life and growth. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on our new TikTok: @beautiful.anonymous...2025-01-211h 33Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleI Know What Living Through Hell Feels LikeAn Uber Eats delivery driver takes Gethard along for the ride as he makes his deliveries and shares some stories from the road. In typical Beautiful/Anonymous fashion, the conversation takes a deeper turn as the caller opens up about a series of challenges that would stop most people in their tracks and shares how he’s found meaning in pushing through. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on our new TikTok: @beautiful.anonymous 2025-01-141h 17Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleDreaming of KamloopsA heavy duty mechanic from Western Canada talks with Gethard about the major injury that totally shifted her career plans, growing up as the youngest member on her dad’s construction crew, and dreaming of moving to the big city, wherein the big city is British Columbia’s 12th largest municipality. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller.  Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to punchup.live/chrisgethard for info on all of Gethard’s upcoming tour date...2024-10-081h 17Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleA City of ExtremesFresh from rescuing her backyard ducks from a bald eagle attack, a plant pathologist calls with a bone to pick about Gethard’s feelings on the great state of Oregon. They chat about Portland’s unionized strippers, the often divisive B/A Raccoon Debate, and then the conversation takes a more serious turn as the caller opens up about her journey to sobriety. They talk about seeking support, repairing relationships, and why, no matter what, you can’t ever give up on yourself. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive conten...2024-10-011h 42Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleJersey AnonymousThis week, Gethard chats with a brand-new social worker who shares the path that led her to this career change while also defending New Jersey’s honor against its many detractors and bonding with Geth over where to get the best burgers in Queens.  Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller.  Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to punchup.live/chrisgethard for info on all of Gethard’s upcoming tour dates including tickets to the next Laughing...2024-09-241h 15Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleA Series of Charming DistractionsA dietitian with strong opinions on fast food joins Gethard to talk about a little bit of everything. From attending one of Geth’s most notorious stand-up shows, to “perfectly engineered foods,” and a million other topics in between, this episode is perfect if you need a distraction from whatever’s weighing on your mind this week. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller.  Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to punchup.live/chrisgethard for info on all of G...2024-09-171h 18Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleGrandma's TurnLast month, Gethard talked with a guy whose wife was in labor. Last week, Gethard talked to that wife, now a new mom to a squishy squid. This week, Gethard talks to that squishy squid’s grandmother. It’s a frank and vulnerable conversation about generational trauma, cycles of abuse, and working hard to build a better life for your family. And of course we get to hear about the joy that comes with being a new grandparent. It’s a beautiful call, and kind of a miracle that it happened at all. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonym...2024-09-101h 31Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleThe Squishy SquidSix weeks ago, Gethard talked to a guy who was calling from the hospital while he waited for his wife to give birth to their first child. This week, by some act of fate, she got through herself. Our caller catches Geth up on life as a new mom, and then the two have a real and raw conversation about mental health. She opens up about her experiences with bipolar disorder, the importance of understanding and advocating for mental health, and how she plans to handle conversations about mental health with her own child. Sign up for...2024-09-031h 37Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBiked Across My State in Two DaysAfter a significant life event turned her world upside down, this week’s caller was inspired to start seeking out challenges and diving into new hobbies. She and Gethard chat about finding new passions, exploring identity, and basically being a badass. It’s a refreshing conversation with someone who took a tough situation and used it as motivation to build a life filled with adventure, freedom, and a lot of joy. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller.  Leave us a vo...2024-08-271h 21Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleA Dot Dot Dot MomentThis week’s caller is all about beginnings—moving to a new city, making new friends, and maybe even jumping back into the dating scene. While taking a walk around her new neighborhood, she and Gethard bond over the trials and triumphs of city living, the joys of forming new routines, and the simultaneously scary and exciting freedom of a fresh start. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller.  Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to punchup...2024-08-201h 26Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleRunning a Food PantryThis week’s caller is the director of a food pantry. She tells Gethard how she came to this position at a fairly young age and how she works to support her community. She and Geth talk about the stresses of working in non-profit, the personal and social benefits of volunteer work, and what all of us can do to get involved in our own communities. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller.  Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 ...2024-08-131h 31Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleVegan Lesbian Horse GirlA self-described “vegan lesbian horse girl” calls to talk with Gethard about being YouTube famous in a very niche community, going to Catholic school as a closeted queer kid, living with agoraphobia, and a whole lot more.  Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller.  Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to punchup.live/chrisgethard for info on all of Gethard’s upcoming tour dates. Get $80 off your first month with promo code SPACE80 at Talkspace...2024-08-061h 20Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleCountdown to ParenthoodThis week’s caller made the possibly ill-advised choice to call in to the show from his wife’s hospital bedside mere hours after she was induced to deliver their first child. But he promised Gethard she’s cool with it, so while these highschool sweethearts wait to welcome another person into the world, they talk with Geth about impending parenthood, breaking negative generational patterns, making marriage work, and in the process prove they might just be the perfect couple. It’s a beautiful call. If you’re looking for a reason to believe in love, this one might do it for...2024-07-301h 19Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleAmerican Teenager in 2024A high school student heading into his senior year calls in to offer the teen perspective on our world. Geth asks about high school after the pandemic, school violence, sex, gender, all the stuff adults pretend to understand in 2024. The caller also talks with Gethard about getting his license, growing up the child of immigrants, and shares his hopes for the future. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller.  Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Join us on...2024-07-231h 19Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleHoagie Mouth (Live from Philly)A Philly transplant calls to talk with Gethard in front of a crowd of a few hundred Philadelphians at the First Person Arts Festival. She tells him all about being a victim of the Kia Boys, what it’s like to manage a tattoo shop, how she ended up on the East Coast, and why Black Metal is actually so girlypop. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller.  Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Join us on July...2024-07-091h 16Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleThe Resource VectorAn occupational therapist calls to talk with Gethard about going back to school and becoming a professor at fifty. They discuss what an occupational therapist actually does, how different generations understand and interact with our changing world, why we need people who think differently, and a whole lot more. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller.  Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Join us on July 25th at 9:00p.m. ET for a live Q&A with Cha...2024-07-021h 21Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleLife at 1.5x SpeedA thoughtful and resilient caller who has lived a lot of life calls to talk with Gethard about family, work, love, and loss. But also about adventures abroad, DFMOs (Dance Floor MakeOuts, obviously), cleaning out the most disgusting refrigerator, riding motorcycles . . . and all of that before she even mentions the iguana. This one has a little bit of everything we all love about Beautiful/Anonymous. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller.  Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 ...2024-06-251h 28Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleTaking Off a Backpack Full of RocksThis week’s caller is gearing up for a big move across the country. He calls to talk with Gethard about living his life as a trans man, some of the difficult reasons he’s making this move, and how, despite those difficulties, his life has opened up in some really beautiful ways. Register for Your Free Tickets to Our America Now: Beautiful/Anonymous with Chris Gethard Snapshot: LGBTQ Equality by State: lgbtmap.org/equality-maps Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with...2024-06-181h 25Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleRules of CombatA martial arts instructor who definitely doesn’t have an accent calls Gethard to talk about running his own studio, making a big career change, and the rules of sparring if he and Geth ever meet on a random dock in Central Jersey. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller.  Tickets for Laughing Together with Chris Gethard - June 13th, Littlefield, Brooklyn, NY.  a show raising money for mental health awareness in schools!. Feat: Chris Gethard, Michael Cruz K...2024-06-111h 16Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleThe Most Thoughtful CallerA reluctant-but-proud military father who’s looking forward to seeing his son for the first time in seventeen weeks calls to talk with Gethard about being thoughtful, empathetic, and willing to have your worldview totally changed. It’s also about couples counseling, subduing a man on a plane, giving up an office job to become a truck driver, and, ultimately, embracing your true identity. Oh, and if you’re a Beautiful/Anonymous+ subscriber, and you stick around for the 5 Random Questions, it’s also about “Kinky Claus,” one of the greatest stories ever told on Beautiful/Anonymous. Sign up for ...2024-06-041h 18Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleRaising the Roof Returns!This week’s caller is back to make history a second time. Two weeks ago, our caller hung up early on Geth, and we’ve all been debating what happened there ever since. Well, guess what, she somehow managed to get back through a second time–no easy feat. So, Gethard gets to ask her about what really happened. Plus he checks in on the bus situation, and then the call goes in many other directions. Different day. Different call. That’s just how it goes. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access t...2024-05-281h 23Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleOur Nerdiest Caller Ever?A clinical researcher who works in oncology talks with Gethard about the advances that have been made in the field and why there’s something bittersweet about making strides. And learning about this caller’s life–from where they met their husband, to their various hobbies–leads Gethard to declare her as quite possibly our nerdiest caller ever. Beautiful/Anonymous+ is now ad free! Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller.  Head to chrisgeth.com to check out Gethard's new and improved website where you can...2024-05-211h 31Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleRaising the Roof (Skoolie Life)This week's caller is finally going to embrace her tiny home dreams. That is, if her husband can stop jumping off roofs long enough for them to finish the bus renovation they started three years ago. This one starts out easy enough. How does one become involved in skoolie life? What makes someone want to live in a school bus in the first place? What's all this drama about raising the bus roof? But things take a turn when Gethard and our caller start to unpack some of the more serious motivations for wanting to live a bit more...2024-05-141h 00Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleWaiting for the Shame to Kick InThis week's caller is queer, polyamorous, and on ADHD-related academic probation in seminary school. These are all fairly new developments in her life. She talks to Gethard about how opening herself up to exploration and possibility led her to a life she says the old her would have been "appalled" by and why–even if this new life is a little more chaotic–she's so much happier now. Head to chrisgeth.com to check out Gethard's new and improved website where you can get tickets to all of his upcoming tour dates and watch his special Half My L...2024-05-071h 19Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleCalling from a Cruise ShipCalling from a bathroom on a cruise ship, this caller recounts the series of events that led to her taking someone else's kids on vacation. It's a real lesson on making the best of a tough situation. Tickets for Laughing Together with Chris Gethard: A Comedy Benefit Supporting Mental Health Resources in Our Schools with Joe Pera, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Kenice Mobley, and Kate Nichols! Tickets for Beautiful/Anonymous at Treefort Music Fest Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on Instagram @beautifulanonymouspod Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get access to exclusive content including 5 Rando...2024-02-271h 11Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBonus: Gethard on Paul Giamatti's CHINWAG PodcastHappy to bring you all a little preview of Gethard's recent appearance on the great Paul Giamatti's podcast, CHINWAG, recorded live in San Francisco at Sketchfest 2024. Geth joins Paul and his cohost Stephen Asma to talk about Paul's connection to The Chris Gethard Show and to tell just a whole bunch of ridiculous stories. It's a good time. Check out the clip and then head over to CHINWAG to hear the rest. of the conversation. And make sure you subscribe so you don't miss part two next week! Follow CHINWAG: @chinwagpod https://link.chtbl.com/beautifulanonxchinwag2024-02-2308 minBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleSingle on Valentine's DayWe all know Valentine's Day is bogus, but that doesn't mean it isn't a bummer to spend it alone. This week's caller talks with Geth about dating as a queer man in the digital age and how past trauma makes things even more complicated. They also talk about making art, making connections, and why more people should go to the movies alone. Step into the New Year with Vessi. Visit vessi.com/beautiful for 15% off your first purchase! Enjoy free shipping to CA, US, AU, JP, TW, KR, SGP Get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus g...2024-02-201h 20Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleHeir to a Kite StoreA puzzle enthusiast calls to talk with Gethard about running her family's kite store. She breaks down the various fart-themed products she keeps behind the counter, tells Geth about the niche world of kite-flying, and describes how her store acts as a surprisingly good barometer for the country's current political climate. Start the year off right with The Good Habit by going to TryFum.com/BEAUTIFUL and getting the Journey pack today. Füm is giving listeners of the show 10% off with the code “BEAUTIFUL” to help make starting The Good Habit that much easier. Get 2...2024-02-131h 22Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleThe Pecking Order Is RealThis week, Gethard talks with someone whose youth was affected by the “troubled teen industry.” He and Geth talk about that experience, what it means to be a “troubled teen,” and how that time shaped his adult life. Also? Way more talk about chickens than you might expect. To match with a licensed therapist today, go to Talkspace.com/BEAUTIFUL to ​get $80 off of your first month​ and show your support for the show. Read Geth’s new book, Dad at Peace, for free on Everand. Tickets for Laughing Together with Chris Gethard: A Comedy Benefi...2024-02-061h 22Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleIn Search of a CityThis empty-nester tells Gethard about the year she and her husband spent driving around the Southwest looking for a new city to call home. She and Geth discuss the ways that traveling throughout the USA can make you a more connected, empathetic person. Then, she breaks down what it means to be a little woo-woo and shares her favorite ghost story. Step into the New Year with Vessi. Visit vessi.com/beautiful for 15% off your first purchase! Enjoy free shipping to CA, US, AU, JP, TW, KR, SGP. Go to greenchef.com/60stories and use...2024-01-301h 18Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleEat a PickleThis week's caller is dealing with the loss of a friend who died earlier this year. She and Geth talk about processing grief, honoring the people you love, what sobriety means to her, and how it feels to be a poet sharing her words with the world. Also, pickles.  Tickets for Laughing Together with Chris Gethard: A show raising money for mental health awareness in schools. Tickets for Beautiful/Anonymous at Treefort Music Fest Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on Instagram @beautifulanonymouspod Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get access to exclusive content inclu...2024-01-231h 18Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleWhat Would Ian MacKaye Do?This week's caller wanted to talk with Geth about the punk and hardcore music scenes. Pretty quickly, that subject became a vehicle for a conversation about community, found family, growing up lonely, and finding places to connect in a difficult world. Tickets for Laughing Together with Chris Gethard: A show raising money for mental health awareness in schools. Tickets for Beautiful/Anonymous at Treefort Music Fest Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on Instagram @beautifulanonymouspod Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. 2024-01-161h 15Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeoplePlayed Rugby, Changed My LifeA military veteran calls to talk with Gethard about co-parenting with her partner and his ex-wife who she was deployed with years ago. But this call goes in some directions neither she nor Geth expected. They talk about how rugby and one specific book led her to serve, what it was like being the only woman among 400 men while deployed, and how she thinks about the time she spent in Afghanistan today. Tickets for Laughing Together with Chris Gethard: A show raising money for mental health awareness in schools. To match with a licensed therapist t...2024-01-091h 25Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleNiagara FallsCalling with a six month old baby asleep in her arms, this week’s caller is the ultimate multitasker. She and Gethard talk about comedy, children’s theater, grad school, switching careers while raising a newborn, and so much more, including the funny connection Geth has to her child’s birth. Get $80 off your first month at Talkspace.com/BEAUTIFUL Please visit www.cheekymaidensoap.com and use code BEAUTIFUL15 for 15% off your next order. Visit AuraFrames.com today and get 30 dollars off their best-selling frames with the code BEAUTIFUL. These frames sell out quickly...2023-12-051h 23Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleYou're Not the Rizzler Anymore (Episode 400)For this, the 400th episode of Beautiful Anonymous, Gethard talks with a Gen Z law student who's getting ready to pick up her aunt, an 80 year old nun, so they can head home for the holidays. She catches him up on new slang, breaks down the specific horrors particular to each dating app, and then Geth puts her in the hot seat to help him understand exactly when he stopped being cool. We're also SO excited to finally announce that Beautiful/Anonymous+ is here, and you can sign up right now and beautifulanonymous.com At...2023-11-281h 44Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleLeft the Jehovah's Witnesses for SatanismThis week's caller is a Buddhist by way of Satanism by way of the Jehovah's Witnesses. These days, he's a mindfulness teacher, but the road there was long and eventful. He tells Gethard about leaving the faith he was raised in and finding sex, drugs, and serial killers along the way. Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including explicit conversations about sex, drug use, and correspondences with a serial killer in prison. Visit AuraFrames.com today and get 30 dollars off their best-selling frames with the code BEAUTIFUL. These frames sell out quickly t...2023-11-211h 33Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleNever, Always, Should (F*** Jerry Lewis)This week’s caller and Gethard have a lot in common. Two North Jersey guys with ties to the local music scene, who work hard to make their art, and have complicated feelings about how they define failure and success. They talk about all of this, plus the caller’s decision to retire as an artist now that he’s about to have a kid, and how all of this affects and is affected by moving through the world as an amputee with cerebral palsy. Join Füm in accelerating humanity's breakup from destructive habits by picking up the...2023-11-141h 27Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleGave My Dad a KidneyThis caller gave her dad a kidney just a few weeks ago. She called in to talk with Gethard about the importance of living donation, but this conversation ended up being about so much more: overwhelming loss, unbelievable resilience, and why sometimes you just have to laugh so you don’t lose it. If you’re interested in learning more about living donation, here’s a place to start: organdonor.gov As a listener of this podcast, you’ll get $80 off of your first month with Talkspace when you go to Talkspace.com/BEAUTIFUL. Head...2023-11-071h 21Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBought a Mardi Gras FloatThis week’s caller is a PhD student with a connective tissue disorder who owns a Mardi Gras float. And that barely scratches the surface of what she and Gethard talk about. From first tattoos, to quirky parents, to defining what constitutes partying to this caller, she and Geth pack a lot into this hour long conversation. To learn more about Laughing Together and the workshops it provides, head to laughingtogether.org Listen to Gethard’s newest special, A Father and the Sun Keep up with Gethard's tour dates at chrisgeth.com L...2023-10-311h 26Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleMoved to an Island on a WhimThirty-eight weeks pregnant and living on a mysterious (to Geth) island off the west coast of the United States, this week's caller talks to Gethard about packing up her life and moving from the mainland, taking a ferry to Starbucks, and why it's sometimes easier to connect with animals than children. Listen to Gethard’s newest special, A Father and the Sun Keep up with Gethard's tour dates at chrisgeth.com Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676‬ Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on Instagram @beautifulanonymouspod  2023-10-241h 13Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleShip Builders on AdderallIt's this visual artist's first day taking Adderall for ADHD. He talks to Gethard about the experience, about making art, about art making you uncomfortable, and why it's okay if your art doesn't always resonate with everyone. Plus, Gethard shares something he heard Henry Rollins say that affected how he's thought about his own art ever since. Listen to Gethard’s newest special, A Father and the Sun. Keep up with Gethard's tour dates at chrisgeth.com Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676‬ Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on Instagram @beautifulanonymouspod2023-10-171h 18Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleEx-Belly DancerAn ex-belly dancer waiting for her cat sitter to show up opens this call by telling Gethard about participating in whimsical hobbies on the Jersey shore. Then, she breaks down the social justice issues inherent in her former profession and the part those issues played in her recent transition into a new phase of life. To match with a licensed therapist today, go to Talkspace.com/BEAUTIFUL to get $80 off of your first month and show your support for the show. Join Füm in accelerating humanity's breakup from destructive habits by picking up the J...2023-10-101h 18Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleA Real Life Dog PileAn LA punk tells Gethard how his life changed in some really hard–but also some really beautiful–ways when his mom got sick. While taking Geth along on his day job as a dog walker, he describes how he’s applying what he learned then to his life now.  Visit Nutrisense.com/BEAUTIFUL and use code BEAUTIFUL to start decoding your body's messages, and pave the way for a healthier life! Be sure to tell them you learned about Nutrisense on the Beautiful Anonymous podcast That’s Nutrisense.com/BEAUTIFUL to save $30 off your first month plus get...2023-10-031h 15Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleMom With a Second on the WayThis week’s caller just found out she’s pregnant with her second child. She and Gethard commiserate over the joys of parenting– like when your kid uses you as a human napkin. She also tells him about the worst member of her wedding party, and the two share their mutual love for what might be the best children’s show, ever. Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions – and manage your money the easy way – by going to RocketMoney.com/BEAUTIFUL. If you want to take ownership of your health, tr...2023-09-261h 29Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleSecret Internet RelationshipThis week's caller struck up a friendship with a woman he met online at a low point in his life. He and Gethard have a tough conversation about what happened after the two finally met in person. Listen to Geth this week on Toby Morse's podcast, One Life One Chance. Keep up with Gethard's tour dates at chrisgeth.com Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676‬ Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on Instagram @beautifulanonymouspod2023-09-191h 27Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleTwo Bad DadsGeth talks with a caller who found out her stepfather was leading multiple secret lives. Then, she explains how connecting with another family member helped her realize her biological father had some secrets of his own. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676‬ Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on Instagram @beautifulanonymouspod Laughing Together’s Comedy In the Name of Mental Health, featuring Chris Gethard along with Eddie Pepitone, Christi Chiello, Aparna Nancherla, and Nicole Byer (what a lineup!) will be held on September 7th at the Anaheim Convention Center and is FREE to attend. Visit https://laughi...2023-09-051h 25Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleThe "Love Is Everywhere" Waffle Brunch (live from Beautiful/Cononymous)Today’s bonus episode was recorded live back in May at Beautiful/Cononymous. Longtime listeners of Beautiful/Anonymous will remember Heidi and her family from the extremely special and emotionally impactful episode, “Love Is Everywhere” (episode 69, you’ll want to go back and listen to that one first if you haven’t yet). During that call, Heidi discussed the realities of navigating her daughter Holly’s cancer diagnosis, the pain and suffering that came along with that diagnosis, and finding joy and love in all of the spaces in between. It’s a call Gethard cites as changing him as an artist a...2023-09-011h 11Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleHoagies, Cats, and LymeA graphic designer who moved home and is helping her family run their 90-year-old hoagie shop tells Gethard about winning a national grilled cheese competition and the sandwich that sent her to the hospital, fostering over 30 cats, accidentally breaking into a stranger’s apartment, and her long journey to getting diagnosed with Chronic Lyme, a controversial illness she helps shed some light on. Then, she and Geth trade taco recommendations. Laughing Together’s Comedy In the Name of Mental Health, featuring Chris Gethard along with Eddie Pepitone, Christi Chiello, Aparna Nancherla, and Nicole Byer (what a lineup!) will...2023-08-291h 19Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful ChaosThis week’s caller keeps Geth on his toes with a real roller coaster of a conversation. It starts out with a pretty intense story and some frank talk about mental health and suicide, and then it goes off in about ten other strange and beautiful directions that include travels in Boston and Philly, picking up embroidery during the pandemic, and rip-sticking around New York City. And that’s not even half of what Gethard and our caller talk about this week.   Laughing Together’s Comedy In the Name of Mental Health, featuring Chris Gethard along with Eddie Pe...2023-08-221h 21Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleIndiana Jones is a Terrible ArchaeologistAn archaeologist shares memories of drinking champagne at a dig site and what’s so exciting about uncovering a two-inch piece of ancient stone tablet. She also discusses the history of colonial looting and the complicated nature of looting today. Then, Gethard and our caller break down what makes Indiana Jones–the most famous archaeologist–so bad at his job. In this week’s introduction, Gethard recommends the Uncanny X-Men-focused podcast, CEREBRO.2023-08-151h 23Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleChris Gethard Presents: The Lonely Dad ConversationsGeth has a new book out called "The Lonely Dad Conversations," and you're about to hear a sneak peek! He sits down with some of his closest comrades for no-holds-barred conversations about transitioning to dad life. You can get the whole book for free at https://try.scribd.com/gethard/2023-03-2417 minBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBonus: Dad On PillsWe're bringing you a special bonus release of Chris Gethard's new audiobook Dad On Pills! This book is about Geth's relationship with being a dad coupled with his relationship with being mentally ill, growing up in the '80s/'90s, and so much more. You can listen to it for free by signing up at try.scribd.com/gethard60.2022-01-2816 minBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBonus: New Jersey Is The WorldWe'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.2021-01-281h 35Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleHow To Date A Sketch ComedianStuck at home under lockdown with her parents, an art student calls in and talks to Gethard about how coronavirus has affected their lives so far. Geth gives advice on dating a sketch comedian and she opens up about her experience dating a former child actor.2020-04-071h 01Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleEpisode 1: Harry’s Aussie Best FriendNew host Harry Nelson takes his first of many successful calls. He gets a caller from Australia on the line and talks about America, but also the writing process, the history of First Nations’ people, and why he’s already a better host than Chris Gethard ever was.2019-04-011h 06Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleMeta MillennialA social media manager slash graphic designer pitches her podcast & gives Gethard instagram advice. This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon, Calm (www.calm.com/beautiful), OkCupid, and Terrible, Thanks for Asking podcast.2019-02-121h 12Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleMy First Job Interview EverIn 90 minutes, a graphic design student will have her first-ever job interview. Luckily, Gethard is on the phone to help her get calmed down and psyched up.2019-01-081h 08Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleA Bridge Between HumansRaised in Japan, this week’s guest moved to Canada because of the freedom and culture of openness. Hardly able to speak the language, she now works a job where she literally helps people speak for themselves in difficult situations. Gethard met up with her and recorded this just outside of an acoustically perfect concert hall in a noisy Toronto park. This episode is brought to you by Welcome to Marwen, Fruit of the Loom (www.fruit.com code: STORIES), Brooklinen (www.brooklinen.com code: BEAUTIFUL), Stamps.com, and Caffe Monster.2018-12-111h 13Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleWilderness RehabilitationOn an eight hour solo road trip, a wilderness therapy guide takes a break from dreaming of the woods and insects to chat with Gethard. He’s a wanderer, a man of nature and a modern day philosopher and Gethard gets him to unleash some wisdom gleaned from his experiences outdoors: “You squat over a hole in the ground and everything just slides out” This episode is brought to you by Brooklinen (www.brooklinen.com code: BEAUTIFUL), Third Love (www.thirdlove.com/BEAUTIFUL), Stitch Fix (www.stitchfix.com/STORIES), and Ulta Beauty (www.ulta.com).2018-10-301h 09Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleUpward Slide of HappinessSitting on a bench in a quintessentially British location, near Queen Mary’s Rose Garden in London, a young Brit opens up with Gethard in a way he never would with anyone in his normal life. From his parents divorce while living on a rural Scottish goat farm to a recent web design related break-up drama, it’s a very authentic conversation that might make you want to go exchange secrets with a stranger in a park for an hour. This episode is brought to you by Stitch Fix (www.stitchfix.com...2018-10-161h 12Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleI Survived A Mass ShootingA mass shooting survivor talks to Gethard about the love, positivity and beauty she has experienced in the year since the real-life nightmare she lived through in Las Vegas. This episode is brought to you by Merge Records (www.mergerecords.com code: BEAUTIFUL), Brooklinen (www.brooklinen.com code: BEAUTIFUL), Kopari (www.koparibeauty.com/BEAUTIFUL), and Caffe Monster.2018-10-011h 11Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous People39-Year-Old GrandmaA young grandmother with a family tree that involves some unusually complicated math talks with Gethard about rolling with the punches and rising above the obstacles that life puts in her way. This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: BEAUTIFUL), Halo Top, and Talkspace (www.talkspace.com).2018-07-021h 14Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleSmoking Weed in ChristianiaFreetown Christiania is an area in Copenhagen where there are no laws and anarchy rules. This week’s caller is walking there to smoke weed with friends from all over Europe. She tells Gethard about life in Denmark in 2018 on the way. This episode is brought to you by Talkspace (www.talkspace.com/beautiful).2018-06-191h 13Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleIrish WakeThis week’s caller tells Chris about the very close relationship she had with her recently passed grandmother. Gethard cheers her up with funny stories and by doing his best Freddie Mercury impression. This episode is brought to you by Magoosh (www.magoosh.com code: BEAUTIFUL), Thomas’ English Muffins, Stamps.com (www.stamps.com code: BEAUTIFUL), and ZipRecruiter (www.ziprecruiter.com/BEAUTIFUL).2018-05-221h 14Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleQuiet RageHow do you become successful in comedy? How do you know when you’ve made it? In a return to form for Beautiful Anonymous, Gethard chats with an aspiring stand-up comedian about getting out of her own way and making art, even if that means embracing her creepy, pervy side. This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: BEAUTIFUL) and Thomas’ English Muffins.2018-05-151h 11Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleRoad DogsDriving 10-12 hours a day buying and selling machinery can lead to challenges like finding a good gym and getting sufficient protein while avoiding fast food. Gethard has a fun chat with two dudes on a long road trip about making major life changes, maintaining positivity after losing loved ones, and creatine farts. This episode is brought to you by Stamps.com (www.stamps.com code: BEAUTIFUL), Thomas’ English Muffins, and Your Mechanic (www.yourmechanic.com/STORIES).2018-04-171h 13Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleTasmanian Sex Ed Circus PerformerAn aerialist turned sex education teacher from Australia chats with Gethard about her life on the road, falling in love and the challenge of explaining consent to high school kids. This episode is brought to you by Thomas’ English Muffins.2018-04-031h 12Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBrady Bunch Wedding / Ron Paul’s Baby ReturnsA juicy family history, a fast approaching wedding and upcoming gallbladder surgery are on the caller’s mind this week and Gethard helps her work through it all. After the call, stay tuned for a 2-year anniversary check-in (and live audience sing-along!) with caller #1, Ron Paul’s Baby. This episode is brought to you by Talkspace (www.talkspace.com/beautiful), ZipRecruiter (www.ziprecruiter.com/BEAUTIFUL), and Brooklinen (www.brooklinen.com code: BEAUTIFUL).2018-03-131h 25Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleDealer Turned SurgeonHow did this self-described East Coast dirtbag go from selling drugs out of his mom’s minivan to doing brain surgery? His answer: Donnie Darko. Gethard asks him some hard hitting questions like: What skills acquired in drug dealing are useful as a brain surgeon? Why did he go vegan? Can he control a monkey’s brain with a special USB stick? This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: STORIES), RXBAR (www.rxbar.com/beautiful code: BEAUTIFUL), Talkspace (www.talkspace.com/beautiful), and Care/Of (www.takecareof.com code...2018-03-061h 15Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleEnglish IdyllEver heard of "granary bread?" Yeah? Then you’re probably British, like this week’s caller. If not, then get out your malted barley and listen to Gethard celebrate cultural differences with a mother and social media expert from England’s rural south. Opening up about difficulties in her past, she says: “you know, it was 14 years ago, but it’s still one of those things, when I open my heart to a stranger on the phone, can still make me cry.” This episode is brought to you by Casper Mattresses (www.casper.com/beautiful) a...2018-02-271h 14Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleOne Hundred AnonymousWith a combined 200 years of life lived, a retired dentist and an amateur artist chat with Gethard about staying creative as you get older, living a fulfilling life, regrets and the fear of death. One key lesson: travel if you can, but skip The Mona Lisa, it’s just not that interesting. This episode is brought to you by Talkspace (www.talkspace.com/beautiful), Your Mechanic (www.yourmechanic.com/STORIES), and Adam and Eve (www.adamandeve.com code: STORIES).2018-02-201h 12Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleSober MathematicianLongtime listeners know: math is Chris Gethard's nemesis. A real-life mathematician calls in and gives Gethard the most thrilling math quiz ever on a podcast. (We feel safe making that claim.) He also talks about his struggle with substances in college and getting sober. Geth also tells a never-before-heard story about an unusual religious ceremony in the rainforest, which involves hallucinogens and terrible diarrhea. This episode is brought to you by Burrow.com (www.burrow.com code: STORIES), Talkspace (www.talkspace.com/beautiful), Stamps.com (www.stamps.com code: BEAUTIFUL), and Brooklinen (www.brooklinen...2018-02-131h 12Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBoy CrazyShe does improv, lives in New Jersey and considers herself a "niche person." Needless to say, this week’s caller bonds pretty easily with Gethard. She explains what it’s like to be on summer break from college and a little boy crazy. This episode is brought to you by ZipRecruiter (www.ziprecruiter.com/BEAUTIFUL), Talkspace (www.talkspace.com/beautiful), and Stamps.com (www.stamps.com code: BEAUTIFUL).2018-01-241h 11Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleThe Puppet MasterAn art school grad talks about his success working in an emerging technological art form. Then, out of nowhere, something happens in this call that changes everything about Gethard’s world. This episode is brought to you by Talkspace (www.talkspace.com/beautiful), Audible (www.audible.com/CG), and HBO’s Crashing.2018-01-091h 14Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleSuccessful StalkerCan stalking your crush lead to a successful long-term relationship? A young woman tells Gethard about her years-long pursuit. This episode is brought to you by Magoosh (www.magoosh.com code: BEAUTIFUL), Casper Mattresses, Talkspace (www.talkspace.com/beautiful), and Sonos (www.sonos.com).2017-12-271h 14Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleHipster Hospice ChaplainGethard has a surprisingly light-hearted chat about death with an expert in the field. This episode is brought to you by Zelle, Talkspace, Hello Fresh, Sock Club, and Brooklinen.2017-12-061h 15Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBlack Cloud of a HusbandA mother of four tells Gethard about going from med school to motherhood, and how she escaped a troubled marriage with a controlling, manipulative man.2017-11-291h 13Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleHead InjuryA guy got hit really hard in the head. He tells Gethard all about it. This episode is brought to you by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: CG), Talkspace (www.talkspace.com/beautiful), Casper Mattresses (www.casper.com/beautiful), and Brooklinen (www.brooklinen.com code: BEAUTIFUL).2017-11-151h 13Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleRabbits and CatholicsRecently engaged to a deeply Catholic man, this week’s caller asks Gethard for some guidance. Also in this week’s call: weird stuff at cybernetic garage sales, near death experiences at jury duty, and an answer to the question: How do rabbits react to the sound of Gethard’s voice? This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: BEAUTIFUL), Talkspace (www.talkspace.com/beautiful), and Magoosh (www.magoosh.com code: BEAUTIFUL).2017-10-041h 10Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleComing Out with Katie CouricIconic journalist Katie Couric joins Gethard as guest co-host. They chat with a college student in an early stage of major life changes. The caller bravely opens up about some very personal and emotional stuff...and also talks about having a unique emotional connection to Gethard because she’s seen people eat burritos off of his belly. This episode is brought to you by Talkspace (www.talkspace.com/beautiful), RXBAR (www.rxbar.com/beautiful code: BEAUTIFUL), Magoosh (www.magoosh.com code: BEAUTIFUL), and Sonos (www.sonos.com).2017-09-061h 16Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleAussie Best FriendAn Aussie opens up about his family’s history which includes tales of drug dealing, substance abuse, mental illness, sex addiction and trying to find God in a hot yoga studio. Something really special clicks between Gethard and the caller, and not just because Americans love an Australian accent. Recorded in front of a live audience in Baltimore, Maryland on June 11, 2017. This episode is brought to you by ZipRecruiter (www.ziprecruiter.com/BEAUTIFUL) and Book of the Month: Bound to Delight (www.bookofthemonth.com/STORIES).2017-08-011h 11Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleAmerican StudiesWhat college major could possibly involve writing an academic paper comparing the 1968 film “The Parent Trap” with the 1998 remake starring Lindsay Lohan? It could only be Gethard’s major, American Studies! This week’s caller chats about what it’s like to be an American Studies major during the Trump era and Chris shows off his talent for generating a good thesis.   This episode is brought to you by Talkspace (www.talkspace.com/beautiful), Redbox (www.redbox.com/games code: STORIES5), Brooklinen (www.brooklinen.com code: BEAUTIFUL), Blue Apron (www.blueapron.com/beautiful), and Bound to Delight...2017-07-261h 14Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleLove Is EverywhereA mother calls in from a children’s hospital while waiting for her daughter's test results. Gethard & the caller shed some tears while discussing tragedy, sickness, pain and suffering. But it’s not all sad. Birthday parties, gelato, Disney World and other awesome things come up. This episode is brought to you by Talkspace (www.talkspace.com/beautiful), Redbox (www.redbox.com/games code: STORIES3), Casper Mattresses (www.casper.com/BEAUTIFUL code: BEAUTIFUL), Book of the Month: Bound to Delight (www.bookofthemonth.com/STORIES), and ZipRecruiter (www.ziprecruiter.com/BEAUTIFUL).2017-07-111h 13Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleSex Drugs and RetailEver wonder what it's like to be paid to secretly watch shoppers on camera? This week's caller works in the retail field of "loss prevention." He tells Gethard about the time he confronted a shoplifter and got punched in the face, and discusses how the American heroin epidemic is directly correlated with retail theft. Plus, Gethard hears a little bit about the caller's unorthodox personal life. This episode is brought to you by Talkspace (www.talkspace.com/beautiful), Hulu Plus, Blue Apron (www.blueapron.com/beautiful), Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: CG).2017-06-211h 13Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleSwingersGethard has a threesome! Okay, okay...it's just a three-way phone call, but this week's callers are a married couple who talk to Chris about their swinging lifestyle. Find out how they meet other swinger couples, what the proper etiquette is in an 8-person orgy, and how they make sure their babysitter doesn’t find out. This episode is brought to you by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: CG), Subaru (www.meetanowner.com), Blue Apron (www.blueapron.com/beautiful), Uber (www.uber.com/drivenow).2017-04-181h 20Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleThe Mom is Anonymous TooChris Gethard's Mom, Sally, is the kind that doesn't like her son swearing so much. Our caller's Mom is the kind that cheers when her daughter gets a penalty in a youth hockey game. She's also the kind of Mom that picks up the phone at work to be on a podcast she's never heard of. This episode is brought to you by Blue Apron, Casper Mattresses, and Talkspace.2016-09-201h 12Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleI Cry When I Run"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.2016-08-161h 13Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleThe Cycle of LifeReflections on death and the value of a 401k turns into candid sex advice from Chris Gethard to his anonymous caller.2016-04-191h 11Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeoplePreview: Beautiful / AnonymousA 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.2016-03-0303 min