Chris Gethard
Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People
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.
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Episodes
2022 New Year's Resolutions 28.12.2021 1:54:34
From having more sex to writing a musical to leaving an abusive marriage, this year's callers have some big goals for 2022. Geth also talks with someone who really doesn't like bananas and a woman calls in from her bubble bath.
Borderline Caricature of an Alaskan 21.12.2021 1:06:07
Building an airstrip, fighting bears, and grieving in the wilderness of Alaska. A woman tells Geth about life in her home state and about hiking to the middle of nowhere in the freezing cold after her dad passed away.
Ex-Husband Was A Pastor 14.12.2021 1:08:23
Pregnant at 16, a whirlwind marriage, and exorcisms. A woman describes the disturbing practices her ex performed to "fix" someone's mental illness. She also opens up to Geth about what it was like getting divorced from a pastor.
Adopting as a Trans Person 07.12.2021 1:02:24
A trans man opens up about having to use his dead name on legal documents and other complexities of adopting as a trans person. He also talks about his love of video games and what it's like being married to a Wiccan.
Sexual Dungeons and Dragons 30.11.2021 1:06:23
Robots and superheroes and spanking, oh my! A 'NiteFlirt' phone sex operator talks about her job and diverse group of clients. Later on, Geth gets a taste of her phone flirt style with a little role play.
Frog Bog and A Porn Closet 23.11.2021 1:04:26
A former carny talks about the time she taught a former president how to play Frog Bog. She also shares other crazy job stories with Geth including working for a tech company that had a giant porn closet.
Mom Fell In Love With a Scam Artist 16.11.2021 1:09:35
A daughter tells Geth the story of a scam artist who manipulated her mother. She gets into the details of how this young man took advantage of many other divorced women.
Crisis Hotline Worker 09.11.2021 1:03:57
Chris speaks with a licensed therapist about what it's like talking people through a crisis and how their jobs overlap. They also get into the strange joys of having kids and the weird things that they do learning boundaries.
Met My Husband on Tinder 02.11.2021 1:03:27
A woman opens up about going from Tinder match to marriage. She and Geth also discuss body positivity and geek out over marching band.
Honor Among The Barbers Of Kansas (Live From Philly) 26.10.2021 1:05:41
Live from Philly, it's Beautiful Anonymous! A barber and middle school football coach reveals the weirdest thing someone said to him in the chair. He also shares haircut horror stories and his admiration for Geth's wardrobe.
Got a Squatter 19.10.2021 1:02:53
A young woman let someone stay at her place, and now he won't leave. She opens up to Geth about her social anxiety and an affair with a married man.
Most Isolated City In The World 12.10.2021 1:06:35
Sunshine, self-made billionaires, and almost no COVID-19 cases. A woman from Perth, Australia lists the many reasons Geth should come visit her hometown. She also tells the story of getting locked out of her house by toddlers.
Used To Be A Monk 05.10.2021 1:04:26
A former monk now mailman talks about why he joined the monastery and why he left. He and Geth also discuss the complicated history of the Catholic Church and memorable moments during his time as a monk.
An Italian Living In The US 28.09.2021 1:04:19
Self deprecation, immigration, and pizza. A woman from Italy talks to Geth about coming to America and NYC's roots to pizza. She also explains why she thinks people in her country are more self deprecating than Americans.
Famous In Richmond 21.09.2021 1:03:25
Stay in Richmond or move to New York? A guy working for his family's meat business contemplates whether he should move for law school. He also shares with Geth how he became friends with his childhood bully.
Selling Sex Toys in Vegas 14.09.2021 1:08:04
Ben Wa Balls and steel dildos and butt stuff, oh my! Geth talks with a sex toy designer living in Vegas. They also discuss how one gets into designing and selling sex toys.
Psychiatric Nurse 07.09.2021 1:03:36
A psychiatric nurse opens up to Geth about how the pandemic has affected people mentally and the uptick in patients she's seen. She also shares what she loves about her job despite the challenges.
The Funeral Industry vs. Disneyland 31.08.2021 1:03:37
A former funeral director explains why she quit during the pandemic. She also talks to Geth about the surprising similarities between the funeral industry and her previous gig working at Disneyland.
A Real Life Rom-Com 24.08.2021 1:05:54
She's in Canada and he's in Australia. They haven't seen each other in months, but they're about to be married. A bride-to-be tells Geth how she found love in Tuscany.
Quit My Job, Now I Sell Crossbows 17.08.2021 1:05:19
Years of sexism at her corporate job led this thirty-something woman to quit and become a Twitch streamer. She also started selling crossbows and finds it invigorating.
Porno Disco Parties 10.08.2021 1:03:52
Oil wrestling with lube, drugs, and "porno disco" themed parties. A caller shares with Geth what it's been like living in a Victorian mansion with 13 people.
Losing DACA 03.08.2021 1:08:50
A young woman opens up to Geth about losing her DACA status. She also shares what it's been like for her family and trying to stay under the radar.
Diagnosed with Parkinson's At 30 27.07.2021 1:07:46
A woman with Parkinson's talks about how getting brain surgery changed her life. She also educates Geth on the definition of masking and how medical marijuana has helped her. We decided to make a special t-shirt in honor of today's caller. Go to Podswag.com/beautiful to grab your new favorite shirt, available in blue or red. All proceeds will be donated to The Michael J. Fox Foundation.
Hippie Dippie Public Speaking Consultant 20.07.2021 1:06:44
A former Peace Corps volunteer explains to Geth what being a public speaking coach for Reiki healers and dentists entails. She also opens up about the strange journey that led to her current role.
A Posh Liver Transplant 13.07.2021 1:07:32
The 'Posh Perspective' caller updates Geth on a recent liver transplant. She talks about the difficulty of processing that someone had to die for her to survive. Her girlfriend also shares what the experience was like advocating for a loved one in the hospital.
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