Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People

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<p>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.</p>

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May 6

Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People: First Day As a U.S. Citizen

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This week’s caller became a U.S. citizen hours before the call, so naturally, she gives Gethard...

This week’s caller became a U.S. 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, and 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....

April 29

Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People: SEX GOD

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From Neptune to everywhere and back again. Our caller is in love, looking for joy, and...

From Neptune to everywhere and back again. Our caller is in love, looking for joy, and figuring it out along the way. This one’s silly, heartfelt, and a little all over the place, just the way we like it. 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...

April 22

Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People: Parade Girl Gets Parade Girled

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Gethard is finally taking a well-earned, long-overdue vacation. But we’re not leaving you hanging. Instead, we...

Gethard 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...

April 15

Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People: Hockey-obsessed Military Mental Health Worker

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On the way to a hockey game where they're being honored for their non-profit work, this...

On 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...

April 8

Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People: Running for Congress (Let's F***ing Go)

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She might not have a background in politics, but this caller is thinking about running for...

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...

April 1

Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People: The Death Thing Is a Bonus

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A death doula in training talks with Gethard about being a newbie in her field, why...

A 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...

March 25

Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People: Soul-Searching Sommelier

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A brand new sommelier (that’s a wine expert for the less fancy) needs some help figuring...

A 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+...

March 18

Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People: Religious Flash Mob

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A long-time listener, first-time caller opens up about finding belonging in an unexpected place: a religious...

A 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...

March 12

Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People: Issa Rae on Friendships That Need to Go, from IMO

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Sharing a new show from our friends at Higher Ground. On IMO, Michelle and her big...

Sharing a new show from our friends at Higher Ground. On IMO, Michelle and her big brother Craig Robinson bring their candid perspectives to the everyday questions shaping our lives, relationships and the world around us. Each week, they’re joined by a guest to tackle real questions from real folks just like you offering practical advice, personal storytelling, and plenty of laughs. Topics range...

March 11

Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People: Unintentional Grim Reaper

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This week’s caller has lived all over—from Singapore to India to England—and now calls New York...

This week’s caller has lived all over—from Singapore to India to England—and now calls New York City home. She shares why the British Empire is her Roman Empire and opens up about the many ways her life has been touched by death. Some stories are surprisingly funny, others are deeply serious, but all are unforgettable. Make sure you listen to this week’s intro if...

March 4

Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People: Colon Cancer Awareness Month

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March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and this week’s caller wants to make sure you know...

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and this week’s caller wants to make sure you know it. She's a dedicated nurse on a mission to spread awareness and to get everyone talking about a topic that’s too often avoided. With her own family deeply affected by colon cancer, she knows firsthand how lifesaving early detection can be. Get ready for some informative and delightfully...

February 25

Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People: Curse of the Murderer's Tooth

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“I did have a murderer’s fingers in my mouth a couple times.” That’s how this week’s...

“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...

February 18

Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People: America's Favorite Boy

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A soon-to-be college grad, raised in Appalachia, calls in to talk about his next adventure—moving to...

A 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...

February 11

Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People: The Worst Karen

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Black mold, leaving a soul-sucking sales job, and Gethard’s connection to a cross-country trip in a...

Black 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...

February 4

Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People: This Is Life. You Get One Chance to Live It.

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A skydiver who swears she’s not an adrenaline junkie calls to talk with Gethard about the...

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...

January 28

Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People: Sexy Renegade Clowns

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This week’s call kicks off with a tour of the caller’s room as she describes the...

This week’s call kicks off with a tour of the caller’s room as she describes the objects around her. And from there, it takes off in a bunch of fascinating directions–from wiener dog races, to Chicago comedy clubs, the fact that sexy renegade clowns are definitely taking over, and why we should all be living by The Artichoke Capital of the World Philosophy. Sign...

January 21

Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People: Grandma Is a Thief

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This week’s caller wants advice on how to spend an unexpected $40,000 gift from her kleptomaniac...

This 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...

January 14

Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People: I Know What Living Through Hell Feels Like

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An Uber Eats delivery driver takes Gethard along for the ride as he makes his deliveries...

An 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+...