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! T ...
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Actor/comedian Connor Ratliff (The Chris Gethard Show, UCB, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) embarks upon a quest to solve a very stupid mystery that has haunted him for two decades: why Tom Hanks fired him from a small role in the 2001 HBO mini-series, Band Of Brothers.
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Ever wonder what makes your favorite artists tick? On The Spark Parade podcast, your host Adam Unze geeks out with the artists and entertainers you love about their cultural spark of inspiration. You’ll hear from artists like Margaret Cho on Velvet Goldmine, Chris Gethard on Gross Point Blank, Sleater-Kinney on Patti Smith’s Horses, Bob The Drag Queen on The Color Purple and many more. The Spark Parade. Your favorite entertainers. Their favorite entertainment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/ ...
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A podcast covering The Chris Gethard Show produced by teenz for teenz. Come here for the latest TCGS news from a unique teenage perspective.
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What’s the most puzzling dream you’ve ever had? Maybe it was a fear dream, a love dream, a death dream, a recurring dream… or just complete nonsense. Ever wonder what it could possibly mean? Chris Gethard (Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People) and Gary Richardson are here to help you figure it out. On their new podcast, In Your Dreams, Chris and Gary team up to help you unravel the mysteries of the dream world. Listeners are invited to call (810) DREAM-68 and record the story of their mos ...
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Join host John Moe (The Hilarious World of Depression) for honest, relatable, and, yes, sometimes funny conversations about mental health. Hear from comedians, musicians, authors, actors, and other top names in entertainment and the arts about living with depression, anxiety, and many other common disorders. Find out what they’ve done to address it, what worked, and what didn’t. Depresh Mode also features useful insights on mental health issues with experts in the field. It’s honest talk fro ...
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Hello ladies! Welcome to Girl Talk with Zac Cooper. A podcast where I interview women and try to get their insights on relationships!
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Are you struggling? Feel like the world is changing too fast? Overwhelmed? Stressed? Welcome to the club! It’s called being a person, But fear not! MTV Challenge star, Sarah Rice, AMFT will help you thrive in the maddening, beautiful hellscape that is life. Sarah uses her professional training, wit, irreverence, and (probably excessive) self-disclosure, to cover relationships, mental health, family, happiness, sex…nothing is off limits.The show might help you let go of a toxic belief, the se ...
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How do today’s masters create their art? American Masters: Creative Spark presents narrative interviews that go in-depth with an iconic artist about the creation of a single work. Each episode offers a unique window into the world of art and the creative process of artists and cultural icons across a wide range of disciplines, from music and comedy to poetry and film. Explore more at www.pbs.org/creativespark
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Tom May of The Menzingers records conversations, stories, and sounds with friends and strangers. Curiosity saves us. For demonstration purposes only.
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Everyone has a song that has been ruined by an ex. Each week, music journalists Courtney and Melissa sit down with a guest to discuss the one song they can never hear quite the same way again thanks to a past relationship.
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Chances are Robin Williams has made you laugh, cry -- or cry laughing! -- at least once in your lifetime. From sweaty standup riffs to sitcom mayhem as Mork from Ork, to a powerful Oscar-winning performance in Good Will Hunting, Robin was an artist who was constantly pushing his craft. But behind these displays of brilliance was an isolated and often misunderstood man. From Macmillan Podcasts, Knowing: Robin Williams takes you inside the lawless and brilliant mind of one of America’s most be ...
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My Spectacular Life! A Memoir in the Key of Storytelling is the audiobook tell all of legendary singer songwriter Thomas Rose. Using only his memories and his piano, Thomas Rose takes you on an incredible journey, going from a small town in the Midwest to the Grammy's and beyond. There are stories, bits of songs, a few deaths, it's a wild ride. It gets a bit messy, but hey, isn't life a bit messy? This is written and performed by comedian Tommy McNamara. If you like it, check out his other p ...
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You can listen to every old ep and commentary for free but if you want to hear full episodes of our new podcast Festival Shmestival you gotta join our Patreon, baybee! www.twominutestolatenight.com
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Rory Scovel is an actor, comedian, and writer — but he’s picked up a new title over these last few years: DAD. Each week he and co-host Ruthie Wyatt are joined by their hilarious celebrity friends to unpack the mysteries of fatherhood, parenting and the weirdos who raised us. Full of funny stories from your favorite performers, this is a show for dads and non-dads.
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Get Stupid is a comedy mixtape made by Dave Ross. Every now and then he makes an episode, but most of the time he doesn't. For a time it was called Good Heroin, and now it's not. Old episodes find Dave meandering through mental health crises in the middle of a pandemic, and interviewing friends about lawn care. Finally it's become what it was always meant to be: an eclectic array of beats, standup recordings, weird edited audio and interviews about nothing. If you're looking for a comedy sho ...
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The entertainment industry is brimming with interesting people who are responsible for your favorite movies, TV shows, and more. Join Vox’s critic-at-large Emily VanDerWerff every Thursday as she speaks with the very well known, up-and-coming and need to know folks responsible for the most exciting projects in art, entertainment, and pop culture – diving deep into their influences, inspirations, and careers in a frank, uncensored fashion. The series finale aired in December 2018.
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Ronna Glickman & Beverly Ginsberg are the best-selling co-authors of You'll Do A Little Better Next Time: A Guide to Marriage and Re-marriage for Jewish Singles ("It says Jewish in the name -- but it's for everyone!"). These outspoken fiftysomethings from Boston, who can be seen regularly at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in LA, dispense their unique brand of relationship advice while interviewing/interrogating celebrity guests. Looking for the archives? All episodes older than 6 month ...
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Chris Gethard Talks Comedy, Fatherhood, and Mental Health
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This week, Sarah is joined by comedian, actor, and writer Chris Gethard to discuss his multifaceted career and personal evolution. They reflect on his acclaimed one-man show Career Suicide, where he shared his experiences with depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts through humor and heartfelt storytelling. Since then, Chris has continued to pus…
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An heirloom ring, a tiny island in the middle of a lake, a tragic murder, a malfunctioning gun, addiction, rehab, recovery, long-distance love, poetry. It’s the kind of story a true crime podcast could easily spend an entire season on. But we only get one hour with this week’s caller. And what a compelling hour it is. It’s a dark story, but our cal…
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Life Inside a Psych Unit and Therapy for Rock Bands
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One South: Portrait of a Psych Unit is an HBO documentary about life inside an in-patient facility in Queens that specializes in helping people of college age who are in acute crisis. The filmmakers, Alexandra Shiva and Lindsay Megrue, introduce a variety of patients who have been through experiences such as suicide attempts or drug overdoses and t…
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We're back! Our first new episode drops Thursday, July 25th, and every other Thursday after that. First up: Joseph Gordon-Levitt talks with us about his creative process as an actor who is able to mold himself to any and all film genres, including this month's new film, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. How do the world’s finest artists – from actors to m…
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From The Plot Thickens: Decoding John Ford
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We’re sharing a bonus episode from our friends at The Plot Thickens, a podcast from TCM about movies and the people who make them. Their new season is all about John Ford, the most influential filmmaker in cinema history. In this episode, we’re exploring Ford’s early days, when he rose to fame by being one of the most reckless, independent director…
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Medium Build's Spark Is Weird Al's Running With Scissors
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Nick Carpenter, better known as Medium Build, has been a huge Weird Al Yankovic fan since childhood and he clearly remembers getting Yankovic's tenth album Running With Scissors as soon as it was released. Carpenter loves Yankovic's humor, the way he blends multiple musical genres and his daring use of instruments that are rarely found in pop music…
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A Philly transplant calls to talk with Gethard in front of a crowd of a few hundred Philadelphians at the First Person Arts Festival. She tells him all about being a victim of the Kia Boys, what it’s like to manage a tattoo shop, how she ended up on the East Coast, and why Black Metal is actually so girlypop. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get…
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Gracie Gold, Olympic Figure Skater and Human with Mental Illness
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In terms of achievement, Gracie Gold had it all: Olympic medal, world championships, beloved celebrity at the pinnacle of an incredibly competitive and difficult field. She even became friends with Taylor Swift. Unfortunately, in terms of mental health problems, she also had it all: eating disorders, body dysmorphia, depression, anxiety, suicidal i…
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Healing Through Sound with Jeralyn Glass
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This week on This Changes Everything, Sarah’s guest is Jeralyn Glass. Jeralyn Glass is an internationally known singer, professor, meditation leader, sound healing practitioner, and crystal singing bowl master alchemist. Her unique voice and presence, along with with her personal alchemy of classical music, meditation, and high vibrational sounds m…
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Sarah Hester Ross' Spark Is School Of Rock
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Musical comedian Sarah Hester Ross loves School Of Rock's... music and comedy, which has (perhaps obviously) had a huge impact on her career path. She really admires Jack Black's warm, funny performance, but also recognizes his skilled musicianship and incredible improvisations. Catch Sarah at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August with her show…
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An occupational therapist calls to talk with Gethard about going back to school and becoming a professor at fifty. They discuss what an occupational therapist actually does, how different generations understand and interact with our changing world, why we need people who think differently, and a whole lot more. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to g…
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The Decemberists’ Colin Meloy Opens Up About Lifelong Anxiety, Impostor Syndrome
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The Decemberists have been making memorable, popular, and critically acclaimed music for over twenty years and for that entire time, lead singer and songwriter Colin Meloy has battled the feeling that he’s secretly a fraud. And the more success he’s had with his career, the more he’s been at the head of a large organization upon which people earn t…
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A Secret Episode for People Pleasers with Shaun Galanos
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This week on This Changes Everything, Sarah talks with Shaun Galanos, a relationship and love coach helping people lead with vulnerability, authenticity, and playfulness. He talks with Sarah about recognizing emotional availability, how to know if your relationship is over, and whether or not you should hit on women at yoga. Listen to more podcasts…
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Rainbow Kitten Surprise's Ela Melo's Spark Is Scott Pilgrim Vs The World
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Singer, songwriter and front woman of the band Rainbow Kitten Surprise, first saw the film Scott Pilgrim Vs The World as a teenager while living in her home state of North Carolina. She loved the energy of the music and the film's depiction of queerness. The way the onscreen bands played their interest has had an effect on her own playing throughou…
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A thoughtful and resilient caller who has lived a lot of life calls to talk with Gethard about family, work, love, and loss. But also about adventures abroad, DFMOs (Dance Floor MakeOuts, obviously), cleaning out the most disgusting refrigerator, riding motorcycles . . . and all of that before she even mentions the iguana. This one has a little bit…
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A Regular Guy, Managing Trauma, Who Happens to Be Paul Scheer
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Trauma and comedy wouldn’t seem to have a lot in common but they do have one thing: Paul Scheer. You may know Paul from TV shows like the comedy The League or from his podcasts like How Did This Get Made. In this deeply personal, vulnerable, and - yes - funny interview and in his new memoir, Joyful Recollections of Trauma, Paul Scheer recounts tale…
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Getting Vulnerable with Kate Nichols, LCSW
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This week on This Changes Everything, Sarah welcomes Kate Nichols, LCSW to the show. Kate is a unique blend of psychotherapist and stand up comedian who uses her dual expertise to shed light on the power of vulnerability and authenticity. With years of experience in both the mental health field and the comedy circuit, Kate brings a fresh and insigh…
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Bethenny Frankel's Spark Is The Handmaid's Tale, Plus Tribeca Film Festival Recap
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Bethenny Frankel doesn't really watch much TV, but she found The Handmaid's Tale during the pandemic and was so drawn to its compelling performances and topical themes that she breezed through the entire series. Bethenny finds The Handmaid's Tale to be both a cautionary tale about the world we could be heading towards and a reflection of the world …
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Taking Off a Backpack Full of Rocks
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This week’s caller is gearing up for a big move across the country. He calls to talk with Gethard about living his life as a trans man, some of the difficult reasons he’s making this move, and how, despite those difficulties, his life has opened up in some really beautiful ways. Register for Your Free Tickets to Our America Now: Beautiful/Anonymous…
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Comedian Liz Miele on Depression, Trauma, Violence, and Live On-Stage Panic Attacks
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Liz Miele has headlined on comedy stages around the world and produced numerous stand-up specials. It’s an impressive career that began at Manhattan open mics when she was 16 years old. We have a wide-ranging conversation with Liz about her recent depressive episode, the panic attacks that have been going on for years including in the middle of her…
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Judith Hill's Spark Is Captain EO. Plus Highlights From The Tribeca Film Festival
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Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Judith Hill has loved Captain EO, the Michael Jackson starring short film that accompanied an attraction at Disney's theme parks, since she was a small child. She loves it's message of spreading joy and positivity through music and has used those principles throughout her career. The first of a two part …
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Talking Teens with Inside Out 2 Psychologist, Dr. Lisa Damour
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This week on This Changes Everything, brilliant psychologist and bestselling author of The Emotional Lives of Teenagers, Dr. Lisa Damour, takes us on a rollercoaster ride through adolescence! Dr. Damour is one of the expert consultants behind Inside Out 2, the sequel to the beloved Disney and Pixar film, Inside Out! Over the last four years, Dr. Da…
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Daphne Guinness' Spark Is Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)
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Singer, songwriter and queer icon Daphne Guinness first listened to David Bowie's sensational fourteenth album Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) when she bought it with her saved up pocket money as a child. Little did she know she'd later work with the man himself on her own debut album! Scary Monsters provided a template for Guinness' musical outp…
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A martial arts instructor who definitely doesn’t have an accent calls Gethard to talk about running his own studio, making a big career change, and the rules of sparring if he and Geth ever meet on a random dock in Central Jersey. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions w…
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Comedian Sierra Katow on Big Time Achievement and Persistent Depression
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Just because someone’s depressed, doesn’t mean they can’t achieve great things. Just because someone can achieve great things, doesn’t mean they aren’t depressed. You may already know these facts, especially if you’ve been listening to our show doe a while, but they bear repeating because they can be easy to forget. Sierra Katow has a new standup s…
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Situationship, Too Many Arguments, and One Bad Year
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This week on This Changes Everything, Sarah’s answering your questions! In this episode, we’re diving into so many relatable topics: situationships, arguments, love, grief–you know, all that good messy human stuff. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/ This Changes Everything Voicemail: Record your question by calling (…
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