Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

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Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard episodes

October 12, 2023 Morgan Neville (documentary filmmaker)
Morgan Neville (The Saint of Second Chances, Roadrunner, Won't You Be My Neighbor) is a filmmaker, producer, and writer. Morgan joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why people love documentaries, why he had so many books in his childhood home, and how Los Angeles's history differs from other American cities. Morgan and Dax talk about what it means to be a good singer, what Mr. Rogers did for the perception of masculinity, and why some people are addicted to work. Morgan explains how he selects his film topics, how the production of documentaries is different than scripted, and what he has learned about his own life while making his films.
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2 hr 21 min
October 11, 2023 Synced: AMA
In this episode of Synced, Monica shares realizations she's been having on her second egg-freezing journey, Liz raves about 'The Golden Bachelor,' and they have a heart-to-heart while discussing last week's cliffhanger. They answer a listener's question on whether one can cry at work and still be taken seriously, which leads to a very special guest appearance from Rihanna.

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1 hr 2 min
October 09, 2023 Fred Armisen
Fred Armisen (SNL, Portlandia, Documentary Now!) is a comedian, actor, and musician. Fred joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why he doesn't speak up when he's uncomfortable, why he will eat something he didn't order, and why he doesn't like to return purchases. Fred and Dax talk about how fun it is to rediscover music that you love, what interviewing your friends is like, and Fred's unique family heritage. Fred explains how his musical career led him to comedy, what living in different cities has taught him, and what it was like to play in Devo.
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2 hr
October 06, 2023 Armchair Anonymous: Service Industry
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us a crazy service industry story.
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50 min
October 05, 2023 Vivek Murthy Returns (US Surgeon General)
Dr. Vivek Murthy (House Calls) is the Surgeon General of the United States and an author. Vivek joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how he defines loneliness, strategies for strengthening connections, and what hustle culture has done to creativity. Vivek and Dax talk about what it takes for people to confide in each other, how taking time away from work can improve mental health, and the power of service. Vivek explains why incarcerating people for drug use is problematic, what it means to cultivate your own solitude, and how romantic matchmaking isn't what it used to be.
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2 hr 29 min
October 04, 2023 Synced: Stay in Your Hula Hoop
In this episode of Synced, Monica & Liz deep dive into the difference between anxiety & intuition, they chat about codependency, and another strange man talks to Monica. They answer listener questions about having different expectations around sex in a relationship and give advice to a 30 year old virgin.

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57 min
October 03, 2023 Flightless Bird: Laundromats
This week on Flightless Bird David Farrier investigates whether we have America to thank for the modern laundromat. After all, there are over 30,000 laundromats in the US - employing 39,000 people, making $5 billion in revenue each year. To help him in his investigation David meets with Brain Wallace of the Coin Laundry Association to discuss how on April 18th,1934 a Texan named CA Tannahill opened the world's first coin-operated laundromat. David then discovers how laundromats mean different things to different people in America. He then talks with Jason Sowell, who is very enthusiastic about the importance of the American laundromat and runs a non-profit called “Current Initiatives” which helps people do their washing. David also learns why Americans have a phobia of clotheslines.

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48 min
October 02, 2023 Kerry Washington
Kerry Washington (Thicker Than Water) is an award-winning actor, producer, director, and writer. Kerry joins the Armchair Expert to discuss her anthropology degree, not feeling like the protagonist of her own story, and finding out the truth about her family. Kerry and Dax talk about what it takes to keep secrets, their experiences with abuse in the household, and James McAvoy in The Last King of Scotland. Kerry explains how her relationship with food has changed over the years, what she learned from moving to India, and how she strove to carve her own path in life.
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1 hr 45 min
September 29, 2023 Armchair Anonymous: Failed Romantic Pursuit
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a failed romantic pursuit.
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36 min
September 28, 2023 Gabor Maté (on trauma & addiction)
Dr. Gabor Maté (The Myth of Normal) is a physician and author. Gabor joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how most people exhibit addictive behaviors, how the mind is connected to physical health, and how human societies are like lab cultures. Gabor and Dax talk about why airports can be sources of anxiety, what happens to the body when someone goes through trauma, and why children have the expectation to be loved unconditionally. Gabor explains why it's important to confront painful emotions, his pathway to wholeness, and that being aware of the truth is what actually liberates people.
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1 hr 44 min

About Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

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Hi, I’m Dax Shepard, and I love talking to people. I am endlessly fascinated by the messiness of being human, and I find people who are vulnerable and honest about their struggles and shortcomings…