Episodes

Andrew Newberg (neuroscientist on the brain and religion)
Feb. 16, 2023

Andrew Newberg (neuroscientist on the brain and religion)

Dr. Andrew Newberg (The Varieties of Spiritual Experience) is a neuroscientist and author. Andrew joins the Armchair Expert to discuss the different levels of enlightenment, what happens to the brain when people connect with ...
Natasha Lyonne
Feb. 13, 2023

Natasha Lyonne

Natasha Lyonne (Poker Face, Russian Doll, Orange Is the New Black) is an actor, writer, director, and producer. Natasha joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how impressed she is with Dax's driving, how men have been trying to...
Armchair Anonymous: Valentines Disaster
Feb. 10, 2023

Armchair Anonymous: Valentines Disaster

Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a Valentine's day disaster. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...
Tess Wilkinson-Ryan (on the sucker narrative)
Feb. 9, 2023

Tess Wilkinson-Ryan (on the sucker narrative)

Tess Wilkinson-Ryan (Fool Proof) is a law professor, moral psychologist, and author. Tess joins the Armchair Expert to discuss the concept of the sucker narrative, how she approaches teaching contract law to her students, and...
Ramy Youssef
Feb. 6, 2023

Ramy Youssef

Ramy Youssef (Ramy, Mo, Mr. Robot) is an actor, comedian, writer, and director. Ramy joins the Armchair Expert to discuss what his favorite comedies are, the current state of religion, and why he feels American Exceptionalism...
Armchair Anonymous: Crazy Rideshare
Feb. 3, 2023

Armchair Anonymous: Crazy Rideshare

Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a crazy rideshare experience. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...
Chris Palmer (Harvard psychiatrist on brain energy)
Feb. 2, 2023

Chris Palmer (Harvard psychiatrist on brain energy)

Chris Palmer (Brain Energy) is a psychiatrist, professor, and author. Chris joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how he believes mitochondria can be the key to treating mental disorders, how his mother's condition motivated h...
Pamela Anderson
Jan. 30, 2023

Pamela Anderson

Pamela Anderson (Love, Pamela, Baywatch, Barb Wire) is an actress and model. Pamela joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how she got into acting, why she loves writing more than talking, and how she learned to love being by h...
Armchair Anonymous: Worst Honeymoon
Jan. 27, 2023

Armchair Anonymous: Worst Honeymoon

Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about their worst honeymoon experience. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do...
Scott Galloway (on the crisis facing boys and men)
Jan. 26, 2023

Scott Galloway (on the crisis facing boys and men)

Scott Galloway (Adrift: America in 100 Charts, The Prof G Pod) is a professor, author, and podcaster. Scott joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how he defines masculinity, the current state of the college admission process, ...
Octavia Spencer
Jan. 23, 2023

Octavia Spencer

Octavia Spencer (Truth Be Told, The Help, Hidden Figures) is an award-winning actress and producer. Octavia joins the Armchair Expert to discuss being forced to grow up quickly, insecurities around auditioning for roles, and ...
Armchair Anonymous: Period Hijinx
Jan. 20, 2023

Armchair Anonymous: Period Hijinx

Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about their craziest period hijinx. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...
José Andrés (chef and humanitarian)
Jan. 19, 2023

José Andrés (chef and humanitarian)

José Andrés (Longer Tables, World Central Kitchen) is an award-winning chef. José joins the Armchair Expert to discuss where his passion for cooking came from, why he started filming cooking segments with his family, and his ...
Paul Scheer
Jan. 16, 2023

Paul Scheer

Paul Scheer (Unspooled, How Did This Get Made, The League) is an actor, comedian, and podcaster. Paul joins the Armchair Expert to discuss the magic behind a great movie, how he keeps balance in his relationships, and why he ...
Armchair Anonymous: Bad Roommate
Jan. 13, 2023

Armchair Anonymous: Bad Roommate

Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about their worst experience with a roommate. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...
Sue Johnson (on emotionally focused couples therapy)
Jan. 12, 2023

Sue Johnson (on emotionally focused couples therapy)

Dr. Sue Johnson (Hold Me Tight) is a clinical psychologist and author. Dr. Sue Johnson joins the Armchair Expert to discuss the differences between practical and theoretical psychology, why acknowledging that people's emotion...
Anna Kendrick
Jan. 9, 2023

Anna Kendrick

Anna Kendrick (Alice, Darling, Pitch Perfect, Trolls) is an actor. Anna joins the Armchair Expert to discuss her experience being in a toxic relationship, how she feels about the term "gaslighting," and her strategies in deal...
Phil Stutz (therapist, author, and psychiatrist)
Jan. 5, 2023

Phil Stutz (therapist, author, and psychiatrist)

Phil Stutz (Stutz, The Tools) is a psychologist, therapist, and author. Phil joins the Armchair Expert to discuss what his experience was being the subject of a documentary, what it was like being a psychiatrist at Rikers Isl...
Gabrielle Union
Jan. 2, 2023

Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union (The Inspection, Strange World, Bad Boys 2) is an actor and producer. Gabrielle joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how she always plans for the worst-case scenario, how she believes in the paranormal, and th...
Holiday Spectacular 2022
Dec. 22, 2022

Holiday Spectacular 2022

Join us for our annual holiday spectacular as we celebrate the season, reflect on the year, and visit the Descanso Gardens Enchanted Forest of Light. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...
Best of 2022
Dec. 19, 2022

Best of 2022

On this special episode, we revisit some of our favorite moments from 2022. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Richard Branson
Dec. 15, 2022

Richard Branson

Sir Richard Branson is a businessman, entrepreneur, and adventurer. Richard joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how he became interested in starting businesses, why he is involved with global social issues, and how he enjoys...
Edward Norton Returns
Dec. 12, 2022

Edward Norton Returns

Edward Norton (Glass Onion, Motherless Brooklyn, Fight Club) is an actor and filmmaker. Edward joins the Armchair Expert again to discuss the concept of intellectual humility, the differences between cynicism vs skepticism, a...
Armchair Anonymous: Holiday Nightmare
Dec. 9, 2022

Armchair Anonymous: Holiday Nightmare

Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a nightmare holiday experience. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...