Best I Used To Play Piano Podcasts (2024)

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Wrote the New Bible 1:27:32

4m ago1:27:32

1:27:32

A signmaker calls to talk to Gethard about the novel she spent 35 years writing, tapping into life on the quantum level, and a whole lot of stuff we honestly aren’t sure we understand. It’s a fascinating call. Some of you are going to love this one. Some of you are going to feel like you stepped into a weird alternate dimension you can’t escape. An…

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Comedy-Themed Butt Tattoos 1:20:13

7d ago1:20:13

1:20:13

This week’s caller joins Gethard for a good ol’ fashioned chit-chat. From working in the restaurant industry, to recreational substance-fueled movie marathons, to getting your DnD numbers just right, this call is a laidback hang with a cool, fun person. Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on Instagram @beautifulanonymouspod Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ …

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Borehole Geologist 1:19:54

9d ago1:19:54

1:19:54

This week, Gethard talks with a borehole geologist about his very unique career. He describes the perils of the job, like traveling 2000 feet underground into a mine with only one way out, the exciting parts of his career that most of us have never even thought about, and why he still gets jazzed about the same stuff that made him love rocks when h…

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Medieval Recreator 1:12:29

16d ago1:12:29

1:12:29

A medieval recreator calls to talk with Gethard about their shared love for her city, meeting her husband while dressed in medieval garb, why what she does isn't reeanctment, and how today's politics manage to show up no matter how far back you travel in time. Plus, a whole lot more about falconry, heraldry, and all kinds of truly nerdy stuff. Just…

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An Episode for Dave Matthews 1:22:53

23d ago1:22:53

1:22:53

A dedicated Dave Matthews Band fan tells Gethard how her love for DMB led her to donate a kidney to a total stranger. She explains some of the more complicated aspects of the process and how donating her kidney set off a chain reaction that saved a total of 10 lives. Plus, she and Geth talk about cool party tricks, pretentious tattoos, and a whole …

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Mother, Woman, Artist 1:23:37

1M ago1:23:37

1:23:37

This week’s caller is an artist and a mother who called in to talk about the gifts and challenges of both of those aspects of her identity. She tells Geth about what it’s like making art with her dad, how being an artist informs how she’s raising her own daughter, and being part of an incredibly cool grassroots initiative and their mission to “Take…

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Imagine a Road Trip in the Sky 1:12:49

1M ago1:12:49

1:12:49

A unique soul with outer space on the brain, this week’s caller has never heard an entire episode of Beautiful/Anonymous and just called to see if our phone number was real. He talks with Gethard about going to the moon, bringing back blimp travel, reducing suffering on Earth, and a few of the million other things he’s got on his mind. Tickets for …

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The Hammer You Use to Smash Your Old Life Apart 1:15:53

1M ago1:15:53

1:15:53

In classic Beautiful/Anonymous fashion, this week’s caller is in a major transition phase of his life, leaving behind a lucrative career in favor of something less soul-sucking. He talks with Gethard about ghostwriting blog posts for International Women’s Day, what makes a good teacher, and why connection and community are more important than ever.…

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Beautiful Follow-Ups: The Whirlpool Galaxy (BA+ Bonus) 21:30

2M ago21:30

21:30

Every month, subscribers at the Touch Tone tier of Beautiful/Anonymous+ get a bonus follow-up episode with a past caller. For February, that call is with one of our community's most beloved callers, "The Whirlpool Galaxy" (EP104, March 19, 2018). We've decided to share the first part of this conversation with everyone in the Beautiful/Anonymous com…

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Listen Now: The Cat in the Hat Cast 7:16

2M ago7:16

7:16

Hold on tight and prepare to be whisked away on a weekly adventure with Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat! In a world full of delightful mix-ups and exhilarating mayhem, the mischievous Cat takes the reins and enlightens the ever-cautious Fish on the art of hosting a perfectly poised podcast. Featuring alphabet song sing-a-longs, tremendous tongue-twi…

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Calling from a Cruise Ship 1:11:35

2M ago1:11:35

1:11:35

Calling from a bathroom on a cruise ship, this caller recounts the series of events that led to her taking someone else's kids on vacation. It's a real lesson on making the best of a tough situation. Tickets for Laughing Together with Chris Gethard: A Comedy Benefit Supporting Mental Health Resources in Our Schools with Joe Pera, Joyelle Nicole Joh…

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Bonus: Gethard on Paul Giamatti's CHINWAG Podcast 8:08

2M ago8:08

8:08

Happy to bring you all a little preview of Gethard's recent appearance on the great Paul Giamatti's podcast, CHINWAG, recorded live in San Francisco at Sketchfest 2024. Geth joins Paul and his cohost Stephen Asma to talk about Paul's connection to The Chris Gethard Show and to tell just a whole bunch of ridiculous stories. It's a good time. Check o…

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Single on Valentine's Day 1:20:13

2M ago1:20:13

1:20:13

We all know Valentine's Day is bogus, but that doesn't mean it isn't a bummer to spend it alone. This week's caller talks with Geth about dating as a queer man in the digital age and how past trauma makes things even more complicated. They also talk about making art, making connections, and why more people should go to the movies alone. Step into t…

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Heir to a Kite Store 1:22:25

2M ago1:22:25

1:22:25

A puzzle enthusiast calls to talk with Gethard about running her family's kite store. She breaks down the various fart-themed products she keeps behind the counter, tells Geth about the niche world of kite-flying, and describes how her store acts as a surprisingly good barometer for the country's current political climate. Start the year off right …

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The Pecking Order Is Real 1:22:41

2M ago1:22:41

1:22:41

This week, Gethard talks with someone whose youth was affected by the “troubled teen industry.” He and Geth talk about that experience, what it means to be a “troubled teen,” and how that time shaped his adult life. Also? Way more talk about chickens than you might expect. To match with a licensed therapist today, go to Talkspace.com/BEAUTIFUL to …

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Bonus: Dad at Peace 11:46

3M ago11:46

11:46

We've got a special bonus excerpt of Gethard's new book for you! In Dad at Peace, Geth opens up about growing up, ditching the ego, and re-evaluating priorities. Read or listen to it for free at everand.com now!By Chris Gethard

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In Search of a City 1:18:14

3M ago1:18:14

1:18:14

This empty-nester tells Gethard about the year she and her husband spent driving around the Southwest looking for a new city to call home. She and Geth discuss the ways that traveling throughout the USA can make you a more connected, empathetic person. Then, she breaks down what it means to be a little woo-woo and shares her favorite ghost story. S…

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Eat a Pickle 1:18:55

3M ago1:18:55

1:18:55

This week's caller is dealing with the loss of a friend who died earlier this year. She and Geth talk about processing grief, honoring the people you love, what sobriety means to her, and how it feels to be a poet sharing her words with the world. Also, pickles. Tickets for Laughing Together with Chris Gethard: A show raising money for mental healt…

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What Would Ian MacKaye Do? 1:15:00

3M ago1:15:00

1:15:00

This week's caller wanted to talk with Geth about the punk and hardcore music scenes. Pretty quickly, that subject became a vehicle for a conversation about community, found family, growing up lonely, and finding places to connect in a difficult world. Tickets for Laughing Together with Chris Gethard: A show raising money for mental health awarenes…

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Played Rugby, Changed My Life 1:25:13

3M ago1:25:13

1:25:13

A military veteran calls to talk with Gethard about co-parenting with her partner and his ex-wife who she was deployed with years ago. But this call goes in some directions neither she nor Geth expected. They talk about how rugby and one specific book led her to serve, what it was like being the only woman among 400 men while deployed, and how she …

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2024 New Year's Resolutions 1:50:56

4M ago1:50:56

1:50:56

From being more patient, to taking over the family business, to making a killer beef Wellington, we’re ringing in the new year–as always–with the traditional New Year’s Resolutions episode! Geth talks with dozens of callers, two minutes at a time, and we get to hear all of your fun, serious, exciting, simple, ridiculous, significant resolutions for…

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Piano Rock Priest 1:14:39

4M ago1:14:39

1:14:39

Our second Episcopal priest calls in, but this “professional Christian” has a totally different vibe. She talks about playing in a piano rock band, trying not to flip off other drivers on the road, and all the places we can find community–in and out of church. For more info on Geth’s upcoming tour dates head to chrisgeth.com Sign up for Beautiful/A…

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A Human Breathing 1:25:35

4M ago1:25:35

1:25:35

Calling from New Zealand and nursing a hangover, this caller talks with Gethard about her Māori heritage, whether or not she feels compelled to make art with a message, and what the United States really thinks about New Zealanders. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s call…

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Santería 1:33:42

4M ago1:33:42

1:33:42

A novice Santero who recently completed his Year in White calls to talk with Gethard about finding his way to Santería. They discuss some of the many stereotypes that outsiders believe about the religion, the aspects it shares with other religions, and how this caller has found healing and community in his practice. Please visit www.cheekymaidensoa…

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Niagara Falls 1:23:51

5M ago1:23:51

1:23:51

Calling with a six month old baby asleep in her arms, this week’s caller is the ultimate multitasker. She and Gethard talk about comedy, children’s theater, grad school, switching careers while raising a newborn, and so much more, including the funny connection Geth has to her child’s birth. Get $80 off your first month at Talkspace.com/BEAUTIFUL P…

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Introducing ‘Tis The Grinch Holiday Talk Show 5:37

5M ago5:37

5:37

Cuddly as a cactus and charming as an eel, he’s your new favorite snarky talk show host. Join The Grinch (and his faithful dog Max) each week as he rants against Christmas cheer and roasts celebrity guests like chestnuts on an open fire. Starring Saturday Night Live’s James Austin Johnson as the notorious curmudgeon and broadcasting straight from W…

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You're Not the Rizzler Anymore (Episode 400) 1:44:18

5M ago1:44:18

1:44:18

For this, the 400th episode of Beautiful Anonymous, Gethard talks with a Gen Z law student who's getting ready to pick up her aunt, an 80 year old nun, so they can head home for the holidays. She catches him up on new slang, breaks down the specific horrors particular to each dating app, and then Geth puts her in the hot seat to help him understand…

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Left the Jehovah's Witnesses for Satanism 1:33:31

5M ago1:33:31

1:33:31

This week's caller is a Buddhist by way of Satanism by way of the Jehovah's Witnesses. These days, he's a mindfulness teacher, but the road there was long and eventful. He tells Gethard about leaving the faith he was raised in and finding sex, drugs, and serial killers along the way. Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive t…

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Never, Always, Should (F*** Jerry Lewis) 1:27:01

5M ago1:27:01

1:27:01

This week’s caller and Gethard have a lot in common. Two North Jersey guys with ties to the local music scene, who work hard to make their art, and have complicated feelings about how they define failure and success. They talk about all of this, plus the caller’s decision to retire as an artist now that he’s about to have a kid, and how all of this…

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Gave My Dad a Kidney 1:21:06

6M ago1:21:06

1:21:06

This caller gave her dad a kidney just a few weeks ago. She called in to talk with Gethard about the importance of living donation, but this conversation ended up being about so much more: overwhelming loss, unbelievable resilience, and why sometimes you just have to laugh so you don’t lose it. If you’re interested in learning more about living don…

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Bought a Mardi Gras Float 1:26:45

6M ago1:26:45

1:26:45

This week’s caller is a PhD student with a connective tissue disorder who owns a Mardi Gras float. And that barely scratches the surface of what she and Gethard talk about. From first tattoos, to quirky parents, to defining what constitutes partying to this caller, she and Geth pack a lot into this hour long conversation. To learn more about Laughi…

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Moved to an Island on a Whim 1:13:16

6M ago1:13:16

1:13:16

Thirty-eight weeks pregnant and living on a mysterious (to Geth) island off the west coast of the United States, this week's caller talks to Gethard about packing up her life and moving from the mainland, taking a ferry to Starbucks, and why it's sometimes easier to connect with animals than children. Listen to Gethard’s newest special, A Father an…

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Introducing What It’s Like to Be… 30:16

6M ago30:16

30:16

Sharing something special from our friend Dan Heath, NYT bestselling author and host of the new podcast What It’s Like To Be... The show explores the world of work by interviewing interesting people with interesting jobs. You’ll be a fly on the wall as Dan talks to couples therapist Laura Heck: How can she spot a bad client before they walk in the …

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Ship Builders on Adderall 1:18:29

6M ago1:18:29

1:18:29

It's this visual artist's first day taking Adderall for ADHD. He talks to Gethard about the experience, about making art, about art making you uncomfortable, and why it's okay if your art doesn't always resonate with everyone. Plus, Gethard shares something he heard Henry Rollins say that affected how he's thought about his own art ever since. List…

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Ex-Belly Dancer 1:18:48

6M ago1:18:48

1:18:48

An ex-belly dancer waiting for her cat sitter to show up opens this call by telling Gethard about participating in whimsical hobbies on the Jersey shore. Then, she breaks down the social justice issues inherent in her former profession and the part those issues played in her recent transition into a new phase of life. To match with a licensed thera…

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A Real Life Dog Pile 1:15:20

7M ago1:15:20

1:15:20

An LA punk tells Gethard how his life changed in some really hard–but also some really beautiful–ways when his mom got sick. While taking Geth along on his day job as a dog walker, he describes how he’s applying what he learned then to his life now. Visit Nutrisense.com/BEAUTIFUL and use code BEAUTIFUL to start decoding your body's messages, and pa…

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Mom With a Second on the Way 1:29:31

7M ago1:29:31

1:29:31

This week’s caller just found out she’s pregnant with her second child. She and Gethard commiserate over the joys of parenting– like when your kid uses you as a human napkin. She also tells him about the worst member of her wedding party, and the two share their mutual love for what might be the best children’s show, ever. Stop wasting money on thi…

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Secret Internet Relationship 1:27:23

7M ago1:27:23

1:27:23

This week's caller struck up a friendship with a woman he met online at a low point in his life. He and Gethard have a tough conversation about what happened after the two finally met in person. Listen to Geth this week on Toby Morse's podcast, One Life One Chance. Keep up with Gethard's tour dates at chrisgeth.com Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306…

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Betrayed By My First Love 1:23:02

8M ago1:23:02

1:23:02

This week's caller is a self-described "woman of stories" who shares one with Geth about being deeply betrayed by someone she loved. In the proces of telling her story, she gives a masterclass on empathy and compassion. Thanks to everyone who came out to the first Laughing Together show. LaughingTogether.org for more information. Preorder Unreliabl…

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Two Bad Dads 1:25:45

8M ago1:25:45

1:25:45

Geth talks with a caller who found out her stepfather was leading multiple secret lives. Then, she explains how connecting with another family member helped her realize her biological father had some secrets of his own. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on Instagram @beautifulanonymouspod Laughing Together’s Comedy I…

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The "Love Is Everywhere" Waffle Brunch (live from Beautiful/Cononymous) 1:11:50

8M ago1:11:50

1:11:50

Today’s bonus episode was recorded live back in May at Beautiful/Cononymous. Longtime listeners of Beautiful/Anonymous will remember Heidi and her family from the extremely special and emotionally impactful episode, “Love Is Everywhere” (episode 69, you’ll want to go back and listen to that one first if you haven’t yet). During that call, Heidi dis…

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Hoagies, Cats, and Lyme 1:19:18

8M ago1:19:18

1:19:18

A graphic designer who moved home and is helping her family run their 90-year-old hoagie shop tells Gethard about winning a national grilled cheese competition and the sandwich that sent her to the hospital, fostering over 30 cats, accidentally breaking into a stranger’s apartment, and her long journey to getting diagnosed with Chronic Lyme, a cont…

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Beautiful Chaos 1:21:22

8M ago1:21:22

1:21:22

This week’s caller keeps Geth on his toes with a real roller coaster of a conversation. It starts out with a pretty intense story and some frank talk about mental health and suicide, and then it goes off in about ten other strange and beautiful directions that include travels in Boston and Philly, picking up embroidery during the pandemic, and rip-…

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Indiana Jones is a Terrible Archaeologist 1:26:37

8M ago1:26:37

1:26:37

An archaeologist shares memories of drinking champagne at a dig site and what’s so exciting about uncovering a two-inch piece of ancient stone tablet. She also discusses the history of colonial looting and the complicated nature of looting today. Then, Gethard and our caller break down what makes Indiana Jones–the most famous archaeologist–so bad a…

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I Survived a Bear Attack and Plane Crash in the Same Year 1:27:02

9M ago1:27:02

1:27:02

An Alaskan pilot describes what it’s like living with an airplane runway in your front yard and then recounts an incredibly eventful year, which included surviving a bear attack AND a plane crash. Yes, a bear attack AND a plane crash. In the same year. Geth also shares the details that led to this new era of Beautiful/Anonymous and lets everyone in…

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The Mattress Underground (Live from Beaut/Con) 1:08:10

9M ago1:08:10

1:08:10

A cat enthusiast tells Geth about his descent into madness early pandemic when he tried to build the perfect mattress. He also introduces Chris to the online community of mattress reviews, describes his time living in a monastery, and shares a story about when his uncle "melted."By Chris Gethard

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Sex Injury 1:01:35

9M ago1:01:35

1:01:35

A lawyer details tearing his meniscus during sex and how it changed his perspective on aging. He also explains why the first call he made after the incident was to his mother. Later on, he opens up to Geth about trying to be a good person, splitting his time between corporate law and working with individual people.…

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IVF at 44 49:37

9M ago49:37

49:37

A woman speaks with Geth about the physical and emotional toll of starting IVF (In vitro fertilization) at 41. She discusses stigma around IVF, the exorbitant cost, and experiencing "genetic grief" using an egg donor. She also opens up about how she was treated by doctors as a plus size woman ahead of her treatments.…

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Met My Brother At 51 51:05

10M ago51:05

51:05

A woman describes the complicated feelings she had growing up with a brother, losing him to suicide, and finally meeting her long lost older brother at age 51. She also shares with Geth how her mom reacted to the news and what it feels like to have a whole new family.By Chris Gethard

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Ran Away to Mexico (Live from Beaut/Con) 1:03:01

10M ago1:03:01

1:03:01

A woman explains why she fled home and her husband of 20 years to live in a small Mexican town. She describes how leaving for 5 months actually helped their marriage. Later on, a man from the live Beaut/Con audience joins onstage to discuss his experience being on the other side of "taking a break" from a relationship, along with some other surpris…

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