Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People

Chris Gethard

Hosted by Chris Gethard

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Should you listen?

Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People features comedian Chris Gethard hosting a unique interview format where he speaks to an anonymous caller for an hour. The show blends comedy with candid conversations, making it appealing to those who enjoy unscripted storytelling and humour.

~71 min episodes · New episodes weekly · 590 episodes

You'll like this if

you enjoy spontaneous and unfiltered conversations
you appreciate comedy that delves into personal stories
you like shows with a unique premise and format
you want to hear diverse perspectives on various topics

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Those who prefer structured interviews or formal discussions may find this show less appealing.

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About 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.

What to expect

Each episode typically lasts around 71 minutes and features a single phone call with an anonymous guest. Chris Gethard cannot hang up first, leading to unexpected and often humorous revelations throughout the conversation.

Where to start

New listeners might start with 'Prison Bound Week: Day 1 - The First Call' to get a sense of the show's format and tone.

Language: English
Country: United States
Type: episodic

Latest episodes(50)

1A Proudly Unpredictable Human Being
13 Sept 20261h 6m
A proudly unpredictable mom calls to talk with Gethard about errant mouth bones, thrift-store vendettas, and escaping a fundamentalist upbringing. Plus: dead snakes, a dilapidated chicken coop, and a…
2I Didn't Come Here to Win
13 Sept 20261h 2m
Losing her job wasn't exactly the plan, but it gave this caller the reset she needed. She talks with Geth about ADHD, burnout, GenAI, and just how much drama happens offstage in community theater.…
3Prison Bound Week: Day 5 - Eight Years Later
1 Sept 20261h 7m
It's Friday, and we've finally caught up. All week, we've been following the Prison Bound caller from the original 2018 episode through three follow-ups recorded during her time in federal prison.…
4Prison Bound Week: Day 4 - COVID Lockdown
1 Sept 202632m
It's Thursday, and Prison Bound Week is almost caught up to the present. We started on Monday with the original 2018 call, then followed the caller through two check-ins from inside federal prison.…
5Prison Bound Week: Day 3 - Halfway Through
1 Sept 202646m
It's Wednesday, and Prison Bound Week continues. We started Monday with the original 2018 call, and yesterday we heard from our caller nine months into her sentence. Today's follow-up comes from…
6Prison Bound Week: Day 2 - Nine Months In
1 Sept 202619m
It's Tuesday, which is normally when you get your weekly episode of Beautiful Anonymous, but this week, we're doing things differently. Yesterday, we went back to the original "Prison Bound" call from…
7Prison Bound Week: Day 1 - The First Call
1 Sept 20261h 11m
Yes, it's Monday. Yes, Beautiful Anonymous is in your feed a day early. We're doing something a little different this week. Eight years ago, a caller phoned Beautiful Anonymous four days before…
8Hacker Tendencies at a Hacker Convention
20 Aug 20261h 6m
A sixth-degree black belt calls from a hacker convention to talk ham radio, phone phreaking, off-grid networks, hacking E-ZPass (fine, theoretically), and whether Chinese and Russian hackers already…
9This One Is NOT About Avatar: The Last Airbender
20 Aug 20261h 9m
This week's caller has a full-time job, a toddler, and somehow also helps run an anime convention in their spare (lol) time. Gethard gets a crash-course in anime as he talks with our caller about what…
10Gratuitous Live Turkeys
7 Aug 20261h 10m
This week's caller had an encounter with a psychic that is tailor-made for Beautiful/Anonymous. She tells Gethard that story, shares memories of her free-range '90s childhood, and opens up about an…

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Questions about Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People

Is Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People worth listening to?

Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People offers a unique format that combines comedy and candid storytelling, making it worth a listen for fans of unscripted conversations.

How long are Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People episodes?

Episodes of Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People typically run about 71 minutes.

What is the release schedule for Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People?

Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People is released weekly, providing a consistent flow of new content.

Who hosts Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People?

Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People is hosted by comedian Chris Gethard.

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