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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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