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Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People

Chris Gethard
Mental Health
Parenting
Grief
Family Dynamics
Community Support
New Year's Resolutions
Comedy
Immigration
Relationships
Addiction
Kamala Harris
Canada
Friendship
Trump
Healthcare
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United States Congress
Education
Wrestling
New Jersey

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 se... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes565Founded10 years ago
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Latest Episodes

A life that started in Pleasantville doesn't stay there. This week's caller talks with Gethard about marriage, motherhood, identity, grief, and how listening to Beautiful/Anonymous made her realize how many different stories make up her own life.

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This week's caller has been listening since the beginning and thinking about what she'd say when she finally got through. Ten years in, she tells Gethard about the life that's happened in the meantime: meeting her now-husband during a very heavy chap... more

This week's caller wants to build something good in a place where help can be hard to find. She and Geth talk about small-town life in the South, harm reduction, family, survival, and finding ways to keep going when life has handed you way too much a... more

For Gethard's birthday, we're doing something kinda stupid but also totally sincere: an entire episode about Avatar: The Last Airbender. After months of threatening to turn Beautiful/Anonymous into an Avatar podcast, Geth finally makes good on his wo... more

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Recent Guests

Anonymous Caller
A rail worker who maintains signals on the railroad and discusses the culture of the rail industry
Episode: Railroad Life
John Hamm
Former guest star of the Chris Gethard Show and actor known for roles in various acclaimed series
Episode: Listen Now: 'Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast
Golda Reshev
Actress known for her role in Bridgerton
Netflix
Episode: Introducing: Origins with Cush Jumbo
Unnamed Guest
Executive Director of a food security nonprofit
Not specified
Episode: Running a Food Pantry
Unnamed Caller
Local TV news producer with over 12 years of experience
Episode: Local TV News Producer
Whirlpool Galaxy
A caller with a miraculous story about overcoming loss and achieving her dream of working in astrophysics.
NASA
Episode: Beautiful Follow-Ups: The Whirlpool Galaxy (BA+ Bonus)

Host

Chris Gethard
Host known for guiding long-form anonymous calls with empathy and humor, creating space for vulnerable storytelling.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 13.3k ratings
  • Boring

    I could only listen to two episodes. I think this shows had great potential but poorly executed for two reason. 1) the host is arrogant and puts his two cents in on everything instead of it being an interview to learn about the anonymous person. 2) the people calling in are not screened and therefore not that interesting to learn about.

    What I listened to was mostly about “where are you from” and then let’s discuss the political situation and demographics or the accents. It’s all very shallow.... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    DubExpress
    United States2 months ago
  • Boring with Untalented Host

    The host pushes his unpopular political agenda while being very self centered and narcissistic. A chimp would be as engaging and entertaining as this guy.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    AUIH22
    United States3 months ago
  • Amazing

    This is the best podcast. I’m honestly sad I binged them all so now I’m just up to date with them lol Chris is the best mixture of funny & caring

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Detta15
    United States5 months ago
  • good enough

    Please stop recommending podcasts! I don't want to be solicited; they are never good. The show- Humans connecting. It's a tough thing to do, and they do try. Sometimes it's great, sometimes it's boring; the episodes when folks call with a set list of things they want to talk about generally end up being the least interesting episodes IMO. An organic conversation has more potential to result in an authentic connection, even if it's just about what you had for breakfast. I am attracted to call... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Sea Elevator
    United States5 months ago
  • love love loveee

    congrats on 500 episodes 🫶

    i really love and enjoy what you do here, i work a job that i really hate, and listening to your pod makes it a little less horrible and i appreciate that, hope i get to listen to a thousand more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    maretaaaa
    Canada8 months ago

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Many listeners appreciate the authenticity and variety of callers, with some episodes deeply moving.
Listeners praise the host's empathetic interviewing and ability to hold space for speakers.
Some reviews criticize political takes or perceived sermonizing from the host.

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Apple Podcasts
#247
Canada/Society & Culture

Talking Points

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SWAT Medic
Q: How did your early life influence your career in emergency services?
My background of instability led me to find purpose in helping others and to pursue training that could make a real difference in people's lives.
Ex-Mother-in-Law Ice Cream Dates
Q: What about moving back to Germany or Europe in the future?
We're planning a potential move back to Germany in about a year or two, and the timing depends on work, housing, and how life unfolds; dual citizenship has influenced long-term planning.
Ex-Mother-in-Law Ice Cream Dates
Q: Did you ever date someone who stayed over or met your ex-mother-in-law?
Yes, there were several dates, some extended relationships, and the ex-mother-in-law would meet the partners; there were even times when she stayed and shared space during the early dating phases.
Ex-Mother-in-Law Ice Cream Dates
Q: How long did you live with your ex-mother-in-law?
About three and a half years, from late 2018 to early 2022, while navigating the split and life after the marriage.
Three Different Dads
Q: What was your question about them?
The caller and host discuss how the two paternal figures remained connected and how the family navigated shifting loyalties, with the host prompting for clarity and sequence.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People

What is Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Attention-grabbing interview-format with a single caller per episode, where conversations unfold in real time for about an hour without names or holds barred. Recent episodes span a wide mix of intimate confessions, personal histories, and deep dives into topics like trauma, family dynamics, mental health, spirituality, and everyday resilience. The host steers with patient curiosity, creating a space for authentic storytelling, sometimes turning toward cultural critique or niche subcultures, while listeners encounter a diverse tapestry of human experience. Notable throughlines include the focus on vulnerability, the anonymity premise that shapes candid exchanges, and a community feel that emerges from shared human moments rather than polish... more

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3. Golda Reshev
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