Matt Walsh [Veep, Ted, Into the Storm] talks with Anna about getting his start in Chicago, revisiting VEEP on his new podcast, Second in Command, what it really means to be a struggling actor, helpful and unhelpful career advice, early relationships, heartbreak, meeting his wife and more. 
On today’s Unqualified segment, Anna and Matt talk with listeners Julie and Isabelle. Julie has had several friends and romantic partners accuse her of ghosting them and questions whether she did anything wrong. Next they talk with Isabelle who is engaged to a man whose political views conflict with her own to the extent that she fears for their relationship.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Walsh

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In this flashback episode, Kaitlyn Bristowe [The Bachelor Season 19, The Bachelorette Season 11, Dancing with the Stars seasons 17 and 18] describes what it’s like behind the scenes of Anna’s favorite series, the public pressure on a relationship after The Bachelorette, starting over after a break-up, getting engaged, planning a wedding, and much more. 
Today’s caller Kelsie wants to be a mother and is exploring how to make it happen on her own terms. 
To hear more from Kaitlyn, check out her podcast Off The Vine, available wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaitlyn Bristowe (Re-release)

In this flashback episode, Anna gets a return visit from Alison Brie [Community, Glow, Mad Men]! Alison talks with Anna about women in Hollywood, good and bad relationships, hooking up with her husband (Dave Franco), her first movie, her latest movie Somebody I Used to Know and a lot more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alison Brie (Re-release)

Ed Helms [The Hangover, The Office, The Daily Show] tells Anna the story of Able Archer 83 from his podcast SNAFU which, in Ed’s words, focuses on history’s greatest screw-ups. We also hear about Ed’s high school experience, early relationships, alternate career paths, the benefits of therapy, Bob Dylan’s authenticity, and a lot more. Today’s caller Amanda returns to the show after having called in 2 years prior. Now divorced, Amanda faces a new challenge… co-parenting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ed Helms (Re-release)

Dominic Monaghan [The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Lost, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker] talks with Anna about the first time they met, his passion for nature, irrational fears, his chance meeting with a chambered nautilus, recovering from a painful break-up, actors he admires, his more recent projects, and much more!
First to call in today is René who has always felt that she was asexual. Now, seven years after marrying the first man she ever kissed, René doesn’t know how to talk with her husband about sex. Next, we hear from Alex who had a brief but intense relationship with a man who lives in another city. Now, Alex has a plane ticket in hand but wonders if the man feels the same way that he does. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dominic Monaghan (Re-release)

This flashback episode features talk show legend Ricki Lake. Ricki talks with Anna about overcoming past traumas, the idea of home, her podcast Raised by Ricki, trying to fix people, being cast in Hairspray and a lot more.
Today’s first call is with Steven who at age 16 moved from Haiti to the United States with only his little brother. Now, 12 years later, their mother will finally be joining them, but they can’t agree on who she should live with. 
Next to call in is Shannon who is 8 months pregnant and single after her boyfriend had an affair. Now her ex wants to attend the child’s birth and expresses regret for leaving despite now living with the other woman.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Walsh

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