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Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People

Chris Gethard
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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

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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 know your mom's maiden name. Sign up for Beautiful/... more

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 happens when the thing you love starts becoming a... more

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 experience from those years that left her with a uni... more

Let's all agree we can blame Mercury retrograde for the technical difficulties we had in getting this one off the ground. The rest of the chaos, though, is entirely on this week's caller, a true maker of mischief who calls in on their birthday eve ev... 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
Unnamed Caller
22-year-old college student planning to go to medical school, currently going to work in Antarctica.
Episode: America's Favorite Boy
John Hamm
Former guest star of the Chris Gethard Show and actor known for roles in various acclaimed series
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Golda Reshev
Actress known for her role in Bridgerton
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Episode: Introducing: Origins with Cush Jumbo
Unnamed Guest
Executive Director of a food security nonprofit
Not specified
Episode: Running a Food Pantry
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 States4 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 States5 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 States7 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 States7 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
    Canada10 months ago

Listeners Say

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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
#198
Singapore/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#202
India/Society & Culture

Talking Points

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A Completely Normal Call That Goes Exactly As Planned
Q: Is your dad side Irish? Is your mom side Irish too?
The guest explains a mixed Irish and Italian heritage, with detailed anecdotes about family lineage and regional roots, highlighting how ancestry shapes identity and storytelling.
Cheers to All the Sluts Out There
Q: How are you doing?
The caller describes being stressed by a recent arts fellowship that helped rebuild confidence, sharing that the experience re-energized their creativity and sense of self.
Forty-One Unscripted Plays About Our Sport
Q: What's it like working in an NBA environment and seeing teams win?
The guest explains that while Knicks fans are passionate, the work environment is about keeping the show running; the wins evoke pride, but the actual work remains about delivering a smooth experience behind the scenes.
Forty-One Unscripted Plays About Our Sport
Q: What do you do outside of audio engineering in the arena world?
The interviewee describes hobbies like hiking, video games, reading, cycling, and attending other shows to keep life balanced outside the high-demand arena environment.
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.

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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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2. Unnamed Caller
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4. Golda Reshev
5. Unnamed Guest
6. Whirlpool Galaxy

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