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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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+...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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+...

Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People: The System Is Wrong

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This week’s caller shares an incredible story about receiving a tough phone call regarding her ex-husband...

This week’s caller shares an incredible story about receiving a tough phone call regarding her ex-husband and the lessons it taught her about the broken justice system. She opens up about standing up for what's right, even when the system fails, and being a voice for those who can’t defend themselves. It's a compelling reminder of why doing the right thing matters, even—and especially—when...

Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People: 2025 New Year's Resolutions

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As per tradition, Gethard chats with callers two minutes at a time to hear their big...

As per tradition, Gethard chats with callers two minutes at a time to hear their big plans for 2025. From tackling one of the toughest hikes in the United States to diving deeper into their kink community to simply “keep killing it,” this year’s resolutions are as varied and unique as ever. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to...

Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People: Picking a New Name

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This week's caller has a simple pitch: help me pick a new name. What follows is...

This week's caller has a simple pitch: help me pick a new name. What follows is a fun and free-wheeling discussion about names, identity, and all the ways we define ourselves. Oh, and Orville Peck. A lot of this call is about Orville Peck. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this...

Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People: My Son Tried to Murder Me

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"It was like an episode of Dateline." Gethard takes a call from a mom with an...

"It was like an episode of Dateline." Gethard takes a call from a mom with an unbelievable story—her son tried to kill her. What follows is an intense, deeply human conversation about survival, healing, and the complex realities of mental health. The caller opens up about her journey through trauma, therapy, and finding her footing again, all while showing a sharp sense of humor...

Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People: Screw It, We're Just Gonna Talk About Star Trek

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Look, this one is about Star Trek. Specifically, it’s about one stoned fan's deep love for...

Look, this one is about Star Trek. Specifically, it’s about one stoned fan's deep love for Star Trek: The Next Generation. They call in to chat with Gethard about Klingon sex, favorite episodes, and the show's philosophical allure. At its heart though, this is a conversation about passion, nostalgia, and the joy of diving deep into what you love. Whether or not you're a...

Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People: Sexting in Korean

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This one’s a wild ride. Our caller dropped just as they were being patched through to...

This one’s a wild ride. Our caller dropped just as they were being patched through to Gethard, so this one got sent through without an official screening. We had no idea what to expect, but it turned into a classic Beautiful Anonymous—starting in one place and ending up … who knows where. From learning foreign languages through sexting to practicing niche martial arts to...