Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People
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| The World's Sickest Cat | 29 Jul 2025 | 01:22:19 | |
This week’s caller is a medical device engineer with a deeply personal stake in the healthcare system. She talks with Gethard about living with a rare liver disease, how Martin Shkreli changed the course of her life, and the three-legged, half-tailed foster cat who might just send her back to therapy. Check out The 100 Best Podcasts of All Time as decided by TIME Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to punchup.live/chrisgethard for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. Listen now to the Life Kit podcast from NPR. Stick to the staples that last—with elevated essentials from Quince. Go to Quince.com/beautiful for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. | |||
| Too Many Birds | 22 Jul 2025 | 01:21:08 | |
This week’s caller joined Gethard at 10:30 on a Friday night to talk about wrestling and her love of a New Jersey ska band, but the conversation quickly turned into something else entirely. We hear about her tugboat captain husband (who happens to have Geth’s secret dream job), her own work representing our most vulnerable population, and the utterly baffling hobby that’s taken over her home. Somehow, this one-hour call manages to hit all the Beautiful/Anonymous sweet spots: unique jobs, highly specific interests, and someone doing the kind of quietly heroic work that keeps the world turning. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to punchup.live/chrisgethard for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. Start your free online visit today at http://forhers.com/beautiful Get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. | |||
| Teenage Entrepreneur | 15 Jul 2025 | 01:39:15 | |
In another installment of our unofficial “The Young People Are Alright” series, a 19-year-old entrepreneur calls in to talk about hustle culture, mental health, and the lessons he’s learning from his first relationship. He’s thoughtful, ambitious, and asking big questions about what it means to grow up in a world where the American Dream feels increasingly out of reach and the future is anything but certain. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to punchup.live/chrisgethard for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. Visit Upwork.com/save to claim a $200 credit after spending $1,000 in your first 30 days. Valid June 24th through August 5th, 2025. | |||
| Your Kid's Not Broken. They're Just Different. | 08 Jul 2025 | 01:12:38 | |
This week’s caller is a mom of two young boys doing her best to face life head-on. Her oldest son is autistic and recently diagnosed with depression. She talks with Gethard about parenting a neurodivergent child, advocating in a world that doesn’t always get it, and staying grounded through it all with warmth, humor, and zero B.S. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to punchup.live/chrisgethard for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. | |||
| Pediatric Nurse With a New Baby | 01 Jul 2025 | 01:18:09 | |
This week’s caller is a pediatric nurse with a newborn at home, and she’s learning in real time how her job is both a blessing and a curse when it comes to new mom anxiety. She and Geth talk about sleepless nights, the emotional toll of pediatric care, and why it’s hard to turn off worst-case-scenario thinking when you’ve seen it all firsthand. Plus, a short but sweet cameo from her husband. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to punchup.live/chrisgethard for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. Get 20% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch.com/beautiful. Limited time only. Exclusions apply. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/ BEAUTIFUL and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout. | |||
| A Series of Moments In Between Taking a Piss | 24 Jun 2025 | 01:17:24 | |
This week’s caller is a medieval recreationist who sews their own centuries-old clothing and has an overactive bladder. And that’s just scratching the surface. And that’s just scratching the surface. From homemade centuries-old clothing to body stuff to one wild reveal with two minutes left, this episode is a non-stop ride through one person’s delightfully specific world. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to punchup.live/chrisgethard for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. Warby Parker has over 270 locations to help you find your next pair of glasses. You can also head over to WarbyParker.com/BEAUTIFUL right now to try on any pair virtually! Visit Upwork.com to post your job for free and connect with top talent ready to help your business grow. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/ BEAUTIFUL and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout. | |||
| We Can't Name It FeetFinder | 17 Jun 2025 | 01:24:25 | |
Good morning! For reasons no one can quite explain, Beautiful/Anonymous has a long and proud tradition of attracting band directors, and this week’s caller keeps the streak alive. She and Gethard talk about everything from what makes trombonists so goofy to figuring out which woodwinds are the biggest divas. Oh, and also: the time she found out her long-term partner was sneaking around on a foot fetish website. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to punchup.live/chrisgethard for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. Feel the difference an extraordinary night’s sleep can make with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets, at BollAndBranch.com/beautiful Stick to the staples that last—with elevated essentials from Quince. Go to Quince.com/beautiful for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/ BEAUTIFUL and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout. | |||
| Charlie the Bearded Dragon | 10 Jun 2025 | 01:16:12 | |
It’s 9 pm on a Friday, and the vibes are loose. This week’s caller is a former teacher turned novelist-in-progress who’s found fulfillment in writing, volunteering, and caring for the true love of her life: an elderly, disabled bearded dragon named Charlie. Sure, she and Gethard also talk about volunteer paleontology, dating with autism, and how Geth ties into her broken ankle, but at the end of the day, this is a call about a bearded dragon named Charlie. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to punchup.live/chrisgethard for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. Start your initial free online visit today at forhers.com/BEAUTIFUL Get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Stick to the staples that last—with elevated essentials from Quince. Go to Quince.com/beautiful for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Warby Parker has over 270 locations to help you find your next pair of glasses. You can also head over to WarbyParker.com/BEAUTIFUL right now to try on any pair virtually! | |||
| Thirteen Secret Second Cousins | 03 Jun 2025 | 01:25:59 | |
A new master’s degree, a recent family death, and...13 secret second cousins? This week’s caller is processing a wild year of grief, discovery, and chaotic family history, including one grandma-sized scandal and a mom who always kept things interesting. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to punchup.live/chrisgethard for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. Head to wellnesstogether.org/allhandsondeck to learn more about the people and places meeting mental health needs in creative, community-rooted ways, building connection, care, and lasting change. For the dad who deserves better than basic—Quince has you covered. Go to Quince.com/beautiful for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/ BEAUTIFUL and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout. Feel the difference an extraordinary night’s sleep can make with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets, at BollAndBranch.com/beautiful
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| Left an Open Marriage | 27 May 2025 | 01:25:25 | |
A strict religious upbringing, an older husband, and an open marriage she never expected. This week’s caller talks with Gethard about how she got there and how she’s finally building a life that actually feels like hers. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to punchup.live/chrisgethard for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. Head to wellnesstogether.org/allhandsondeck to learn more about the people and places meeting mental health needs in creative, community-rooted ways, building connection, care, and lasting change. For the dad who deserves better than basic—Quince has you covered. Go to Quince.com/beautiful for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Give the “dads” in your life a unique, heartfelt gift you’ll all cherish for years—Storyworth! Right now, save $10 during their Father’s Day sale when you go to Storyworth.com/beautiful Warby Parker has over 270 locations to help you find your next pair of glasses. You can also head over to WarbyParker.com/BEAUTIFUL right now to try on any pair virtually! | |||
| Perky 911 Dispatcher | 13 May 2025 | 01:34:13 | |
A 911 dispatcher calls in to walk Gethard through the ins and outs of emergency dispatch. From how calls get prioritized, to the systems that keep everything moving, there’s a lot more happening behind the scenes than people realize. It’s a fascinating look at a job most of us only think about in a crisis. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad-free episodes and access to exclusive audio, including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to wellnesstogether.org/allhandsondeck to learn more about the people and places meeting mental health needs in creative, community-rooted ways, building connection, care, and lasting change Start your initial free online visit today at forhers.com/BEAUTIFUL for your personalized hair loss treatment options. Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince.com/beautiful for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns.
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| First Day As a U.S. Citizen | 06 May 2025 | 01:34:10 | |
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. 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 our new TikTok: @beautiful.anonymous Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets, at BollAndBranch.com/beautiful Visit Upwork.com to post your job for free and connect with top talent ready to help your business grow. For a limited time, get Headspace FREE for 60 days. Go to Headspace.com/BEAUTIFUL Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/ BEAUTIFUL and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout. Get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. | |||
| SEX GOD | 29 Apr 2025 | 01:23:32 | |
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 our new TikTok: @beautiful.anonymous Get fifteen percent of your first purchase at FastGrowingTrees.com using the code BEAUTIFUL at checkout. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/ BEAUTIFUL and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout. Shop Mother’s Day at Quince. Go to Quince.com/beautiful for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Warby Parker has over 270 locations to help you find your next pair of glasses. You can also head over to WarbyParker.com/BEAUTIFUL right now to try on any pair virtually! | |||
| Parade Girl Gets Parade Girled | 22 Apr 2025 | 01:17:06 | |
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 with a caller who shares her and Gethard’s birthday and who gives her a taste of her own medicine. Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on our new TikTok: @beautiful.anonymous Start your initial free online visit today at forhers.com slash BEAUTIFUL Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Right now, save $10 on your first purchase when you go to StoryWorth.com/beautiful! | |||
| Hockey-obsessed Military Mental Health Worker | 15 Apr 2025 | 01:23:21 | |
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 this week’s caller. Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on our new TikTok: @beautiful.anonymous Get fifteen percent of your first purchase at FastGrowingTrees.com using the code BEAUTIFUL at checkout. Visit Upwork.com right now to post your job for free and connect with top talent ready to help your business grow. Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. For your next trip, treat yourself to the luxe upgrades you deserve from Quince. Go to Quince.com/beautiful for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order. | |||
| Running for Congress (Let's F***ing Go) | 08 Apr 2025 | 01:20:01 | |
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 in. 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 our new TikTok: @beautiful.anonymous Get fifteen percent of your first purchase at FastGrowingTrees.com using the code BEAUTIFUL at checkout. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/BEAUTIFUL and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout. Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.
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| The Death Thing Is a Bonus | 01 Apr 2025 | 01:22:51 | |
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 our new TikTok: @beautiful.anonymous Upgrade your sleep during Boll & Branch’s Annual Spring Event! For a limited time get 20% off at BollAndBranch.com/beautiful Go to Headspace.com/BEAUTIFUL to unlock all of Headspace FREE for 60 days | |||
| Soul-Searching Sommelier | 25 Mar 2025 | 01:23:15 | |
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+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on our new TikTok: @beautiful.anonymous Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Indulge in affordable luxury. Go to Quince.com/beautiful for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. | |||
| Religious Flash Mob | 18 Mar 2025 | 01:18:58 | |
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. Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on our new TikTok: @beautiful.anonymous Visit Upwork.com right now to post your job for free and connect with top talent ready to help your business grow. Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch.com/beautiful Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/BEAUTIFUL and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout. | |||
| Issa Rae on Friendships That Need to Go, from IMO | 12 Mar 2025 | 01:00:44 | |
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 from dating and relationships, to family and faith. Michelle and Craig share stories about being there for each other throughout their lives, from first crushes and fraught college years, to landing at the White House, to losing their mom. For six decades they’ve been each others’ most trusted counsel—and now, they want to be that counsel for you. In this episode, they’re joined by actress Issa Rae for a conversation about navigating the challenges of mismatched expectations in adult friendships. You can find more episodes of IMO at https://lnk.to/imomichellecraigBA | |||
| Unintentional Grim Reaper | 11 Mar 2025 | 01:28:40 | |
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. Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on our new TikTok: @beautiful.anonymous Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Head to ThriveMarket.com/beautifulstories and get 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! Indulge in affordable luxury. Go to Quince.com/beautiful for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at MINTMOBILE.com/BEAUTIFUL. | |||
| Colon Cancer Awareness Month | 04 Mar 2025 | 01:15:52 | |
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 unfiltered potty talk. If you’ve been putting off that screening, consider this your friendly reminder. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Indulge in affordable luxury. Go to Quince.com/beautiful for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/BEAUTIFUL and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout. To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/beautifulstoriesfromanonymouspeople | |||
| Curse of the Murderer's Tooth | 25 Feb 2025 | 01:17:44 | |
“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 tales of a frugal exhibitionist and a road trip that nearly ended in disaster. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch.com/beautiful. Indulge in affordable luxury. Go to Quince.com/beautiful for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Go to livegood.com/beautiful to save 10% on your first order.
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| America's Favorite Boy | 18 Feb 2025 | 01:18:49 | |
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 to the edge of the world. It’s a heartfelt conversation with a caller you’ll be rooting for. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Go to joindeleteme.com/BEAUTIFUL and use promo code BEAUTIFUL for 20% off. 20% off all IQBAR products. Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. Take the next step to improving your health: go to lumen.me/BEAUTIFUL to get 20% off your Lumen.
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| The Worst Karen | 11 Feb 2025 | 01:19:00 | |
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 up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. FIFTY percent off your first haircare subscription order at Prose.com/beautiful. Head to ThriveMarket.com/beautifulstories and get 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at MINTMOBILE.com/BEAUTIFUL.
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| This Is Life. You Get One Chance to Live It. | 04 Feb 2025 | 01:27:39 | |
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 intense. But it’s also fun and–if you’re looking for an excuse to do something that scares you–inspiring, too. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch.com/beautiful. Go to joindeleteme.com/BEAUTIFUL and use promo code BEAUTIFUL for 20% off. | |||
| Sexy Renegade Clowns | 28 Jan 2025 | 01:31:41 | |
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 up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Ready to help your kids learn the value of money? Just head to acornsearly.com/BEAUTIFUL or download the Acorns Early app to get started. Sign up now and your first month is on us! Go to joindeleteme.com/BEAUTIFUL and use promo code BEAUTIFUL for 20% off. go to LiveGood.com/BEAUTIFUL to save 10% on your first order. | |||
| Grandma Is a Thief | 21 Jan 2025 | 01:33:17 | |
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 for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Upgrade your closet this year without the upgraded price tag. Go to Quince.com/beautiful for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Go to joindeleteme.com/BEAUTIFUL and use promo code BEAUTIFUL for 20% off.
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| I Know What Living Through Hell Feels Like | 14 Jan 2025 | 01:17:57 | |
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+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. 20% off all IQBAR products. Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. Upgrade your closet this year without the upgraded price tag. Go to Quince.com/beautiful for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Eclusive trial offer: FIFTY percent off your first haircare subscription order at Prose.com/beautiful. Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at MINTMOBILE.com/BEAUTIFUL. | |||
| The System Is Wrong | 07 Jan 2025 | 01:30:39 | |
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 it's not the easy thing. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. 20% off all IQBAR products. Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch.com/beautiful Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/BEAUTIFUL and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout. Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at MINTMOBILE.com/BEAUTIFUL.
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| 2025 New Year's Resolutions | 31 Dec 2024 | 01:46:28 | |
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. Go to Quince.com/beautiful for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Go to livegood.com/beautiful to save 10% on your first order. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/BEAUTIFUL and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout. Listen to Constant Wonder wherever you get your podcasts. | |||
| Picking a New Name | 24 Dec 2024 | 01:13:10 | |
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 week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 In addition to Orville Peck, Gethard and our caller also discuss: | |||
| My Son Tried to Murder Me | 17 Dec 2024 | 01:23:22 | |
"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 and an unshakable spirit. It’s a heavy one, but also full of hope, as she shares how she’s turned her pain into purpose, becoming an advocate for others. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to join deleteme.com/BEAUTIFUL and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout. Go to Quince.com/beautiful for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! | |||
| Screw It, We're Just Gonna Talk About Star Trek | 10 Dec 2024 | 01:22:37 | |
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 Trekkie, that's something we can all understand. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Help your family members share and capture their stories this holiday season with StoryWorth. Go to StoryWorth.com/beautiful today and save $10 on your first purchase! | |||
| Sexting in Korean | 03 Dec 2024 | 01:21:20 | |
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 spending time in a religion that might be a cult (you’ll need to check out this week’s bonus content for the full story), this caller brought plenty to the table. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Follow 'Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Get 25% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets, at BollAndBranch.com/ beautiful. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to join deleteme.com/BEAUTIFUL and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout. | |||
| Clothes on at the Nudist Resort | 26 Nov 2024 | 01:15:34 | |
A field of goats, an unexpected marriage-by-mail, a baffling bachelor party at a nudist resort – and that barely scratches the surface. This week’s caller is a vegan pansexual horse trainer who has lived a lot of life. She calls to share some of her stories with Gethard, who is happily along for the ride. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Get $20 off a Skylight Frame at SkylightFrame.com/STORIES Follow 'Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. | |||
| Listen Now: ‘Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast | 25 Nov 2024 | 00:07:24 | |
Christmas AGAIN?? Join the Grinch in stubbornly refusing the joys of the season with season 2 of ‘Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast! Broadcasting straight from Whoville, with the help of his producer Cindy and loyal dog Max, Grinch is back to rant against Christmas cheer and roast celebrity guests like chestnuts on an open fire. Starring Saturday Night Live’s James Austin Johnson as Dr. Seuss’ iconic holiday hater! Grab your hot cocoa and cozy slippers to find out if the Grinch’s heart will triple this season — or if he’ll send his guests tumbling back down Mt. Crumpit. For even more cheer, Wondery+ will offer exclusive minisodes where listeners can join Cindy and Max the Dog as they investigate a crazy Christmas mystery. Listen to ‘Tis the Grinch Holiday Podcast with the whole family here Wondery.fm/TistheGrinch_BSFAP. | |||
| Weight Loss Surgery | 19 Nov 2024 | 01:22:21 | |
The week's caller shares a deeply personal journey of undergoing weight loss surgery and the challenges and triumphs that followed. He and Gethard discuss body positivity, the emotional and psychological aspects of weight loss, and what he’s found most helpful along the way. Plus, and maybe most importantly, he weighs in The Great Beautiful/Anonymous Raccoon Debate. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 To match with a licensed therapist today, go to Talkspace.com/BEAUTIFUL and enter promo code SPACE80 to get $80 off of your first month and show your support for the show. Listen to Constant Wonder wherever you get your podcasts. Go to joindeleteme.com/BEAUTIFUL and use promo code BEAUTIFUL for 20% off. | |||
| Invite Chaos | 12 Nov 2024 | 01:22:43 | |
This week's caller wants to invite more chaos and creativity into their life while debating a new career opportunity. He and Gethard talk family expectations, chasing passions, and the joy of weird little hobbies. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Upgrade your wardrobe. Go to Quince.com/beautiful for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. For 25% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets, head to BollAndBranch.com/beautiful. Get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. To get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/Beautiful | |||
| Election Day Special 2024 | 05 Nov 2024 | 01:42:21 | |
In this Election Day special, Gethard gives listeners from every corner of the country two minutes to share where they’re from, who they’re voting for, and why. It’s a chance to hear beyond the headlines, offering a rare moment of connection and empathy in the midst of today’s election chaos. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 To get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/Beautiful Get $80 off your first month with promo code SPACE80 at talkspace.com/beautiful Get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. | |||
| Trump Voter 2024 | 31 Oct 2024 | 01:20:05 | |
In this bonus episode of Beautiful/Anonymous, Gethard addresses some recent critiques of the show’s political bias by inviting a 2024 Trump voter for an open conversation. It’s a call filled with both tension and humor, and no matter where you land, it highlights the importance of understanding diverse perspectives and the urgency of political involvement, now more than ever. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. We want to hear from you. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 | |||
| Steamed Placentas | 29 Oct 2024 | 01:11:50 | |
This week’s caller recounts her unconventional journey from pickles to placentas as she and Gethard discuss the incredible work of birth doulas. More specifically, she breaks down the nitty gritty process of placenta encapsulation. From packing and transporting, to steaming and dehydrating placentas, it’s all here, and it’s all fascinating. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Listen to Constant Wonder wherever you get your podcasts.
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| A Little Communism is Fine | 22 Oct 2024 | 01:32:46 | |
This week's caller shares his experiences in elder care and running a worker-owned coffee roasting cooperative. He discusses the challenges of financial planning for seniors, systemic issues in long-term care, and his commitment to community-focused and worker-driven initiatives. It's an empowering, encouraging conversation with a charming guy who has a positive but realistic outlook on the world. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at MINTMOBILE.com/BEAUTIFUL To match with a licensed therapist today, go to talkspace.com/beautiful and enter promo code SPACE80 to get $80 off of your first month and show your support for the show. Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/beautiful for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.
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| Halloween House | 15 Oct 2024 | 01:20:12 | |
It’s spooky season here at Beautiful/Anonymous, and we’re kicking things off with a caller whose house became the Halloween House in his neighborhood. He and Gethard bond over their shared love of all things Halloween, but most especially going way too big on lawn decorations. Then, the call takes a turn for the genuinely scary as the two discuss some of the most unsettling things they’ve encountered in real life. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Get $80 off your first month with promo code SPACE80 at Talkspace.com/BEAUTIFUL Go to joindeleteme.com/BEAUTIFUL and use promo code BEAUTIFUL for 20% off. | |||
| Dreaming of Kamloops | 08 Oct 2024 | 01:17:41 | |
A heavy duty mechanic from Western Canada talks with Gethard about the major injury that totally shifted her career plans, growing up as the youngest member on her dad’s construction crew, and dreaming of moving to the big city, wherein the big city is British Columbia’s 12th largest municipality. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to punchup.live/chrisgethard for info on all of Gethard’s upcoming tour dates including tickets to the next Laughing Together Comedy Show, October 10th in Anaheim, CA. Get $80 off your first month with promo code SPACE80 at Talkspace.com/BEAUTIFUL Start getting your best night’s sleep this fall with Boll & Branch. For a limited time get 20% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch.com/beautiful.
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| A City of Extremes | 01 Oct 2024 | 01:42:25 | |
Fresh from rescuing her backyard ducks from a bald eagle attack, a plant pathologist calls with a bone to pick about Gethard’s feelings on the great state of Oregon. They chat about Portland’s unionized strippers, the often divisive B/A Raccoon Debate, and then the conversation takes a more serious turn as the caller opens up about her journey to sobriety. They talk about seeking support, repairing relationships, and why, no matter what, you can’t ever give up on yourself. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to punchup.live/chrisgethard for info on all of Gethard’s upcoming tour dates including tickets to the next Laughing Together Comedy Show, October 10th in Anaheim, CA. Go to joindeleteme.com/BEAUTIFUL and use promo code BEAUTIFUL for 20% off. | |||
| Jersey Anonymous | 24 Sep 2024 | 01:15:46 | |
This week, Gethard chats with a brand-new social worker who shares the path that led her to this career change while also defending New Jersey’s honor against its many detractors and bonding with Geth over where to get the best burgers in Queens. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to punchup.live/chrisgethard for info on all of Gethard’s upcoming tour dates including tickets to the next Laughing Together Comedy Show, October 10th in Anaheim, CA. Go to RO.co/BEAUTIFUL. Memberships start at just $99 for your first month. Medication costs are separate. Go to ro.co/safety for black box warning and full safety information. Compounded medication is not required to and does not receive FDA review or approval. Rx only.Start getting your best night’s sleep this fall with Boll & Branch. For a limited time get 20% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch.com/beautiful. Join EveryPlate today and pay only $2.99 per meal, PLUS get 50% off your first box, for all box sizes! Get this amazing deal by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code beautiful299. Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at MINTMOBILE.com/BEAUTIFUL. Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/beautiful for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.
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| A Series of Charming Distractions | 17 Sep 2024 | 01:18:14 | |
A dietitian with strong opinions on fast food joins Gethard to talk about a little bit of everything. From attending one of Geth’s most notorious stand-up shows, to “perfectly engineered foods,” and a million other topics in between, this episode is perfect if you need a distraction from whatever’s weighing on your mind this week. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to punchup.live/chrisgethard for info on all of Gethard’s upcoming tour dates including tickets to the next Laughing Together Comedy Show, October 10th in Anaheim, CA. Go to joindeleteme.com/BEAUTIFUL and use promo code BEAUTIFUL for 20% off. Tackle your to-do list today and get 15% off your first task at TASKRABBIT.com or on the Taskrabbit app using promo code beautiful. Get $80 off your first month with promo code SPACE80 at Talkspace.com/BEAUTIFUL
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| Grandma's Turn | 10 Sep 2024 | 01:31:32 | |
Last month, Gethard talked with a guy whose wife was in labor. Last week, Gethard talked to that wife, now a new mom to a squishy squid. This week, Gethard talks to that squishy squid’s grandmother. It’s a frank and vulnerable conversation about generational trauma, cycles of abuse, and working hard to build a better life for your family. And of course we get to hear about the joy that comes with being a new grandparent. It’s a beautiful call, and kind of a miracle that it happened at all. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to punchup.live/chrisgethard for info on all of Gethard’s upcoming tour dates including tickets to the next Laughing Together Comedy Show, October 10th in Anaheim, CA. 20% off all IQBAR products. Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000 Start getting your best sleep this fall with Boll & Branch. Enjoy 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch.com/beautiful. | |||
| Introducing: Origins with Cush Jumbo | 04 Sep 2024 | 00:08:35 | |
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