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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 25-year-old with a quarter-life crisis calls to talk with Geth about capitalism, growing up too fast, complicated sibling dynamics, how childhood shapes adulthood, and getting back into the things you love. Plus, some personal revelations about Get... more

Five years ago, this week's caller lost his 15-year-old son. Today, he's raising his 15-year-old daughter and navigating what it means to live with grief while continuing to move forward. It's a conversation about loss, love, and the complicated ways... more

This week's caller met her husband while working on a cruise ship. She's got plenty of stories about life behind the scenes at sea: from a painful breakup that sent her into the world to finding love, to building a new life in California, and lots of... more

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This week's caller works in video games. The first half of the call gets into the current state of the industry and what it's like building a career in something you love. Halfway through, this caller earns a spot on one of our favorite unofficial Be... more

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Recent Guests

Unnamed Caller
A tattoo artist and stained glass maker from Detroit
Episode: Sexual Awakenings to Robin Hood (Live From Chicago)
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
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Golda Reshev
Actress known for her role in Bridgerton
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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)

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Chris Gethard
Host of the show, guiding anonymous callers through long-form conversations with warmth and curiosity.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 13.4k ratings
  • used to be better

    i've been listening to this here and there since the first episode. I feel like it used to be a lot more interesting. I find now the calls mostly have the same flavor, whatever the story is- someone who has a list of stories they wanna tell that they think are exciting or they wanna talk about their dramatic / traumatic life. They mostly sound all the same and as an empathetic person I don't want hear a one hour trauma program (well really about 25 minutes after the ads). Listening to people ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Sea Elevator
    United States14 days ago
  • Great podcast!!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Changrila
    25 days ago
  • Tried it but no thank you

    I understand there’s ads and what not at the very beginning but if I am six minutes into the episode and we have not gotten to the topic at hand it is beyond annoying. Could not keep my attention.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    mex\46
    United States2 months ago
  • Human connection

    Love this podcast! I find this podcast fascinating and love hearing peoples stories. Very unique

    Audible
    5
    brightyellow
    United States2 months ago
  • Intimate & Authentic, Raw, Vulnerable Conversations

    Have you ever been somewhere where you can hear one end of a phone call and all you want to do is eavesdrop? Then this is the podcast for you!! You get to listen to BOTH ends of the phone call! People call in and get to talking; Chris is an empathetic host who is genuinely interested in each caller’s stories and ideas. Don’t get me wrong, he politely provides pushback when he disagrees with a caller’s perspective or has questions for someone. Give it a listen, you won’t be disappointed…and if yo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    L_Lanoue
    United States4 months ago

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Some listeners feel the format can be uneven or rely on the caller's storytelling quality.
Fans highlight the show's ability to connect people and spark reflection.
Host is praised for warmth, humor, and deep listening.
Listeners appreciate authenticity and the space created for strangers to share meaningful stories.
Episodes are emotionally powerful but can be polarizing due to host's viewpoints.

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Raised by a Criminal and a Drifter
Q: Are you planning on teaching people English here in America, or are you planning on traveling abroad?
The caller hopes to travel and teach remotely abroad, but having a beloved cat and needing ongoing medication make living abroad difficult. They also want to teach in the United States and pursue a state credential for middle and high school classrooms.
Raised by a Criminal and a Drifter
Q: How do you see the trajectory of yourself and your own internal experience through comedy, to maybe more quote-unquote emotional layered stuff, and how that's changed from your quarter life to your midlife now?
Gethard recalls moving to New York at 24 and says young adulthood is difficult but also brings freedom, while later life adds responsibilities and a stronger sense of self. He sees a quarter-life crisis as a frustrating period that can precede new momentum and beginnings.
Secret Lives of Cruise Ship Workers
Q: What are the oddest things about America? Now that you're living here, now that you're a citizen, I feel like there's a litany of things that Americans don't realize is a little strange by world standards.
She describes differences in how guests are treated in homes, then reflects on the cultural contrasts between England and America. She values the openness to different backgrounds and immigrant heritage in her California community, while criticizing anti-immigrant rhetoric and noting the contradictions in American life.
Secret Lives of Cruise Ship Workers
Q: Can you speak to this of what it's like behind the scenes and what the average person who buys a ticket for a cruise, doesn't even realize that there's a whole society unfolding behind closed doors.
She describes a shipboard hierarchy based on job rank, with different living quarters, dining areas and levels of access to guest facilities. Crew members often socialized at the crew bar, and working conditions and privileges varied substantially by role.
How to Keep Going After You Lose a Child
Q: Have you thought about this incident? Like, is this life-defining? And if so, are you okay with that?
The caller says the loss changed the course of his life. He still experiences joy, especially with his daughter, but does not expect to feel fully happy again and knows grief will remain part of his life.

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

Long-form, call-in conversations with anonymous listeners, led by a comedic host who guides each hour-long session with empathy and curiosity. Episodes span personal trauma, parenting, mental health, relationships, and everyday life, often blending serious storytelling with humor and pop culture detours. The format rewards unfiltered honesty and deep listening, creating a unique space where callers share intimate experiences and the host frames thoughtful questions that encourage reflection and resilience. A standout trait is the sustained focus on human stories over polished narratives, making it a compelling listen for audiences who value authentic conversations and community feel.

Noteworthy for its strict no-names premise, long-form ex... more

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