Anna Faris Is Unqualified

Podcast legend Pete Holmes (CRASHING, YOU MADE IT WEIRD) joins Anna and Sim on this week’s Unqualified. First, Pete walks us through how he “charmed” his way through his English degree in college and the gang talks about the nuances of liberal arts education. Then, Pete touches on how he discovered the path to comedy by becoming a provocateur at his boring Christian college. Afterward, Pete compar...

The brilliant Mayim Bialik (THE BIG BANG THEORY) is here for a brand new episode of Unqualified! First, Anna surprises Mayim with an armful of kittens before they talk about baking, the experience of being a woman in entertainment, and making friends outside of the industry. Then, Mayim tells us what it was like to be recognized as a child star in college and Anna reminds us of her Red Robin train...

The hysterical Bert Kreischer (BERT THE CONQUEROR, TRIP FLIP) is here for a new episode of Unqualified! First, Bert describes his friendship with comedian Tom Segura and discusses the importance of acknowledging mistakes made as a performer. Next, he gushes over his favorite Anna Faris movies and artfully tells us his notorious “Machine” story. After that, Bert describes some of his wild adventure...

This week, the incredible Logan Browning (DEAR WHITE PEOPLE) joins Anna and Sim on the couch to discuss being an introvert in a very extroverted industry and where to go for the best brunch in LA. Then, Anna grills Logan on some dating deal breakers! Later, they call Megan, who is facing the end of a long-term committed relationship, and Malia, who was recently rejected from a professional dance t...

Comedic power-couple Natasha Leggero (ANOTHER PERIOD) and Moshe Kasher (HONEYMOON STANDUP SPECIAL) are here for a brand new episode of Unqualified! First, Moshe describes his regrettable roof-climbing experience and the group discusses the stereotypes of stand-up comedians. After that, they talk about dating within the same profession and getting their starts in Hollywood. Then, Anna asks some dat...

America’s most eligible, Becca Kufrin (THE BACHELORETTE), is here for this week’s episode of Unqualified! First, Becca and Anna talk about making girl friends in college and play a round of dating deal breakers. Then, they discuss what it’s like to constantly be in the public eye and how her family felt about her very public breakup. After that, Becca gives us some insight into the process of film...

The fabulous Erika Jayne (THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLS) joins Anna and Sim for an all-new episode of Unqualified! Plus, our GAPPS contest winner, Lindsay, is here! First, Anna and Erika reveal their thoughts on marriage and the group discusses the differences between raising a boy vs. a girl. Then, a conversation on female grooming trends before Erika answers some deal breakers and describ...

This week, the remarkable Bella Thorne (MIDNIGHT SUN, FAMOUS IN LOVE) joins Anna and Sim for an all-new episode of Unqualified! First, Bella introduces us to her puppy, Tampon, and tells us about her crying habits, both on and off camera. Then, Bella talks about her favorite character role and why she loves living in Los Angeles. Next, Anna hosts a round of deal breakers before she and Bella discu...

The amazing Dax Shepard (CHIPS, PARENTHOOD) returns for this week’s episode of Unqualified! First, the group has a conversation about intimacy in long-term relationships, the societal pressures faced by young women. Next, they reminisce on losing their virginities before Dax answers some dating deal breakers and plays a round of “How Would You Proceed?” After that, Anna and Dax discuss the power o...

The charming and talented Eugenio Derbez (OVERBOARD, INSTRUCTIONS NOT INCLUDED) is here for this week’s episode of Unqualified! To begin the show, Eugenio discusses going to the Oscars for the very first time and describes what it was like to grow up with a famous mother. Then, Eugenio details his experience of moving to Los Angeles from Mexico City and he and Anna reminisce on last summer’s filmi...

The hilarious Billy Eichner (BILLY ON THE STREET, DIFFICULT PEOPLE) joins Anna and Sim for this week’s episode of Unqualified! First, Billy discusses what he likes about LA and reflects on his musical theater upbringing. Then, Billy tells us about the different types of people he would encounter while performing Billy on the Street and Anna reveals her experience with a run-in with the cast of The...

The remarkable Hayley Atwell (AGENT CARTER, HOWARD'S END) joins Anna and Sim for this week's episode of Unqualified! First, Hayley discusses her opinions on Los Angeles and how it differs from living in the UK. Then, Anna talks about why she loves waving at people and Hayley reflects on growing up with a particular British accent. After that, Anna and Hayley have a conversation on how success has...

The amazing Zoey Deutch (FLOWER, BEFORE I FALL) is here for a brand new episode of Unqualified! First, Zoey talks about the relationship she has with her mother, actor Lea Thompson (5:39), as well as her fun family dynamic (8:26). Then, a round of deal breakers (15:36) before Zoey and Anna dish out their opinions on dating actors (18:03). Next, Sim hosts a round of “Zoey 101”, a new game where Ann...

The multi-talented Shay Mitchell (PRETTY LITTLE LIARS) is here for this week’s all-new episode of Unqualified! First, Anna and Shay talk about working as both actors and producers (7:35) and Shay discusses her experience as part of a predominately female cast on Pretty Little Liars (9:20). Then, Shay answers some deal breakers (12:44) and Anna hosts a round of “How Would You Proceed?” (22:58). Lat...

This week’s episode of Unqualified starts off with a very special announcement from Sim and Amy as well as some incredible feedback from our dear listeners. Then, the wonderfully talented actor and filmmaker Zach Braff (SCRUBS, GARDEN STATE) joins us (15:22)! First, Anna pitches a new podcast idea to Zach, “Bros Before Hoes” (16:02) and Zach gives us his thoughts on tattoos (18:54). After that, th...

The one and only Macaulay Culkin (HOME ALONE, MY GIRL) joins Anna and Sim for this week’s episode of Unqualified! Anna starts off the show by asking Macaulay what qualities he looks for while searching for a romantic partner (8:52) followed by a round of “Just Answer” (13:24). Then, Macaulay reminisces on the time he lost his virginity (21:10) and reveals his favorite meal to cook while stoned (22...

The incredible actress, writer and director Heather Graham is on this week’s episode of Unqualified! In this episode, Heather talks about the rewarding experience of directing her first film (6:10) and the group gets into a powerful conversation on sexism in the entertainment industry (8:02) before revealing their favorite romantic comedy guilty pleasures (13:50). Then, Heather plays a round of de...

The lovely Olivia Cooke (BATES MOTEL, THOROUGHBREDS) and Anya Taylor-Joy (SPLIT, THOROUGHBREDS) join us for this week’s brand new episode of Unqualified! To begin, Anna and Olivia talk about the realities of life as an actor (6:38) before Anya arrives to join the party (10:20). Then, Olivia and Anya discuss working on-set with each other as two female leads and the outrageous questions they are as...

She’s back! This week, the brilliant Allison Janney (I, TONYA, MOM) returns to Unqualified for an unforgettable episode. First, Anna and Allison reminisce on the time they photo-bombed a group portrait celebrating TV writer Chuck Lorre (4:38). Then, Allison reveals the most stressful part of awards season (6:45) and Cherry, from BWT, makes a cameo to interview Allison on the red carpet (9:00). Nex...

Talented stand-up comedian and writer Tom Segura (NETFLIX’S DISGRACEFUL, MOSTLY STORIES) is on this week’s episode of Unqualified! First, Anna and Tom discuss the differences between being an actor and a comedian (5:32) and Tom tells us his favorite thing to do after a show (10:30). Then, they have an insightful discussion on overcoming self-doubt (15:00), Anna talks about how the plot of House Bu...

This week on Anna Faris is Unqualified, Anna, Sim and Jack Faris chat with Jena Friedman (THE DAILY SHOW, SOFT FOCUS WITH JENA FRIEDMAN) about her new Adult Swim special (8:58) before Anna hands off the reins of the interview to a VERY serious journalist. (13:45) After the break, they call Dr. Craig Rubens to talk about premature births and how GAPPS is helping to prevent them (23:25) before getti...

On an all new Unqualified, Whitney Cummings (THE FEMALE BRAIN, WHITNEY) returns to the show to meet Kayla at the Sutton Place Hotel (4:48), play a round of Deal Breakers (10:46), and talk "making sex" with Chad (20:50). Later, they chat about Whitney's directorial debut: The Female Brain and first date ettiquette (37:00) before taking a call from Alex, who's long distance boyfriend is considering...

Anna and Sim are joined this week by Jimmy Kimmel and his wife Molly McNearney (JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE) to chat about how he and his show have evolved over the years (6:10) and interviews up-and-coming actress Shelby Lee about her new horror film: How Did That Happen? (8:50) Then they play some Deal-Breakers (16:00) and a round of Molly's Game! (28:25) After the break, they call Caitlin who needs advic...

This week on Unqualified, Anna and Sim sit down with Colin Hanks (THE HOUSE BUNNY, KING KONG, LIFE IN PIECES) to chat about working on teen movies and avoiding type-casting (9:52) and play some Deal-Breakers! (23:45) Later they play a round of House Bunny trivia (56:05), then call Bridget (1:06:00) who's starting a relationship podcast and wants to know how much she should reveal about something i...

On an all new episode of Unqualified, Anna and Sim talk with Brittany Snow (PITCH PERFECT 3) about the Pitch Perfect franchise (4:45), hypothetical murder scenarios (8:25), and play a new segment called On A First Date (11:30) and a round of How Would You Proceed? (25:20) Later they call Kelsey (38:00) who's worried about seeing her ex-boyfriend at her friends upcoming wedding and Kristen (53:15)...