Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People

It's the first ever taping of Beautiful/Anonymous from the Vulture Festival in NYC. The caller is a creative Canadian looking to sail her cardboard boat in the rough waters of daily life. Luckily the audience is on her side. This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon, Casper Mattresses, Ibotta, and AMEX.Photos courtesy of The Vulture Festival.

This 25 year-old Californian is in the midst of a quarter-life crisis and turns to Chris for help. So they form a mutual appreciation society. #MAS This episode is sponsored by Ibotta, Chirpy, and AMEX.

A questioning Mormon and family man calls Chris up exactly 1 hour and 15 minutes before his final law exam of the semester. But this phone call is more important to him than the test. This episode is sponsored by AMEX, Mack Weldon, Chirpy, Stamps.com...

Two years ago a note came in the mail with surprising and horrifying news about her husband. But despite all the darkness that's crept into her life she is shining with positivity. This episode is sponsored by AMEX, Ibotta, Stamps.com, Chirpy, and...

We get our first hangup and it's pretty rattling. Let us know what you think. This episode is sponsored by AMEX, SundanceNow Doc Club, Framebridge, and Stamps.com.

This entrepreneur seems like he's got it all figured out. But there are certain things he will never reveal to Chris. Plus: how a volcano inadvertently caused the best trip he's ever had in his life. 

After 8 years and 4 kids he is more in love with her than ever. But she may not be in love with him. This is the first time he's talking to anyone about it. This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon, Squarespace, and Framebridge.

This nurse has been up for 24 hours. Chris has the chance to ask her some questions that have been on his mind for a while.

The greatest songwriter of all time (self-proclaimed) has written 18,000 songs and counting, including one brand new song for us. Watch out, Tom Petty.

Reflections on death and the value of a 401k turns into candid sex advice from Chris Gethard to his anonymous caller.

This outdoorsman and mountaineer is in touch with nature and his Ford F250, he takes care of the people he loves, and is totally willing to share about anything, even poop soup.

Military veteran and writer talks about his WWII super-spy grandmother, a more recent sad and startling ouija board prediction, and how his life has changed since he left the service.

An aspiring voice actor talks about using jokes to help with the hard times, and explains how she frames success. Plus she asks Chris the most important question he has ever faced: if you were to be eaten by an animal of your choice, which one would...

A young illustrator in New York City grapples with the line between fine art and commerce...and how to avoid parking tickets.

An ex-Orthodox Jew answers Chris's pressing questions about Kosher law, particularly as it relates to drinking wine and eating insects. He also reveals a clever passport hack.

A true underdog in Denton, Texas reveals his fascinating family history, and a pent-up passion.

A 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.