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
Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 529 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture |
You’ve heard us talk about it. Here’s your reminder. In the last nearly TEN YEARS of Beautiful Anonymous, Gethard has had 499 unforgettable conversations with our callers. This Friday, October 17th, we’re recording number 500. We'll be live at Kevin... more
Gethard talks with a caller who shares her story of adopting a young girl and what happened when, after a year, that child chose to return to her foster family. It’s an honest conversation about one person’s experience with adoption, the unpredictabi... more
An Australian on a solo vacation calls in from Italy. She and Gethard chat about travel, trade stereotypes about each other’s countries, and get into how the rest of the world views the U.S. right now, all while the caller gives us a little walking t... more
This call starts at Burning Man but quickly opens up into a far more complicated conversation about grief, abuse, healing, and the long work of rebuilding. But the playa stays in the mix throughout, a touchstone for how this caller has tried to redef... more
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Recently discovered this show and I’ve been listening almost nonstop. I love the idea of having a conversation with an anonymous stranger and getting to peek into the life and minds of people in all walks of life. Some of the episodes are less interesting than others, but the ones that hit can change your soul. The show host, Chris Gethard, is a phenomenal interviewer overall and does an amazing job with the questions he asks the callers and he holds space for people in a really beautiful, hones... more
Ads are annoying, sounds like the most pretentious show ever
You’re a staunch liberal but still use Twitter to advertise your shows. There are other platforms that you can be using without supporting musk.
I haven’t listened for such a long time, no reason why just haven’t. But I randomly picked an episode and it was like catching up with an old friend.
Never change Gethard and BA team love what you do!
Tried this out, introductions are way too long, too many commercials, and I was not sure I was hearing the truth. I love the concept of the podcast. I hope you enjoy it.
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The content revolves around intimate, unscripted conversations with anonymous individuals, inviting them to share their personal stories, experiences, and thoughts. The sheer variety of topics covered, from bizarre and candid confessions to deep philosophical discussions, creates a space for genuine human connection and representation of diverse voices. The format allows listeners to traverse a wide emotional spectrum, making the show not only entertaining but also reflective and thought-provoking. Guests come from various walks of life, each bringing their unique perspective, which highlights the compelling nature of storytelling in addressing societal issues, personal challenges, and personal triumphs. This unique premise of connecting th... more
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Recent guests on Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People include:
1. Anonymous Caller
2. John Hamm
3. Golda Reshev
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5. Unnamed Caller
6. Whirlpool Galaxy
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