Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People podcast

Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People

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! Theme song by Shellshag.

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! Theme song by Shellshag.

 

#524

First Responder

This week, Geth talks with a firefighter/EMT who’s training to be a paramedic. They get in... more

16 Sep 2025

1 HR 28 MINS

1:28:06

16 Sep 2025


#523

Roller Derby Coaching, Chocolate Making Psychologist

Raised by a zoologist in a house full of wild animals, this psychology professor’s life ha... more

09 Sep 2025

1 HR 27 MINS

1:27:46

09 Sep 2025


#522

Wholesome Sex Worker

This week’s caller takes us into the complicated, messy, and deeply human world of sex wor... more

02 Sep 2025

1 HR 28 MINS

1:28:21

02 Sep 2025


#521

Polyamorous Witch Librarian Who Also Worked at a Brothel

Does what it says on the tin. Gethard talks to a polyamorous witch librarian who once work... more

26 Aug 2025

1 HR 23 MINS

1:23:43

26 Aug 2025


#520

Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not

Here’s the pitch: Engineer by day. International award-winning clown by night. Learned to ... more

19 Aug 2025

1 HR 19 MINS

1:19:09

19 Aug 2025


#519

Tugboat Life

A couple weeks back, Gethard talked with a lawyer whose husband came up a few times. We le... more

12 Aug 2025

1 HR 26 MINS

1:26:54

12 Aug 2025


#518

Vietnam Veteran

This week, Gethard talks to a Vietnam veteran with a lifetime of stories. He’s never liste... more

05 Aug 2025

1 HR 34 MINS

1:34:37

05 Aug 2025


#517

The World's Sickest Cat

This week’s caller is a medical device engineer with a deeply personal stake in the health... more

29 Jul 2025

1 HR 22 MINS

1:22:19

29 Jul 2025


#516

Too Many Birds

This week’s caller joined Gethard at 10:30 on a Friday night to talk about wrestling and h... more

22 Jul 2025

1 HR 21 MINS

1:21:08

22 Jul 2025


#515

Teenage Entrepreneur

In another installment of our unofficial “The Young People Are Alright” series, a 19-year-... more

15 Jul 2025

1 HR 39 MINS

1:39:15

15 Jul 2025


#514

Your Kid's Not Broken. They're Just Different.

This week’s caller is a mom of two young boys doing her best to face life head-on. Her old... more

08 Jul 2025

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:38

08 Jul 2025


#513

Pediatric Nurse With a New Baby

This week’s caller is a pediatric nurse with a newborn at home, and she’s learning in real... more

01 Jul 2025

1 HR 18 MINS

1:18:09

01 Jul 2025


#512

A Series of Moments In Between Taking a Piss

This week’s caller is a medieval recreationist who sews their own centuries-old clothing a... more

24 Jun 2025

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:24

24 Jun 2025


#511

We Can't Name It FeetFinder

Good morning! For reasons no one can quite explain, Beautiful/Anonymous has a long and pro... more

17 Jun 2025

1 HR 24 MINS

1:24:25

17 Jun 2025


#510

Charlie the Bearded Dragon

It’s 9 pm on a Friday, and the vibes are loose. This week’s caller is a former teacher tur... more

10 Jun 2025

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:12

10 Jun 2025


#509

Thirteen Secret Second Cousins

A new master’s degree, a recent family death, and...13 secret second cousins? This week’s ... more

03 Jun 2025

1 HR 25 MINS

1:25:59

03 Jun 2025


#508

Left an Open Marriage

A strict religious upbringing, an older husband, and an open marriage she never expected. ... more

27 May 2025

1 HR 25 MINS

1:25:25

27 May 2025


#507

Perky 911 Dispatcher

A 911 dispatcher calls in to walk Gethard through the ins and outs of emergency dispatch. ... more

13 May 2025

1 HR 34 MINS

1:34:13

13 May 2025


#506

First Day As a U.S. Citizen

This week’s caller became a U.S. citizen hours before the call, so naturally, she gives Ge... more

06 May 2025

1 HR 34 MINS

1:34:10

06 May 2025


#505

SEX GOD

From Neptune to everywhere and back again. Our caller is in love, looking for joy, and fig... more

29 Apr 2025

1 HR 23 MINS

1:23:32

29 Apr 2025


#504

Parade Girl Gets Parade Girled

Gethard is finally taking a well-earned, long-overdue vacation. But we’re not leaving you ... more

22 Apr 2025

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:06

22 Apr 2025


#503

Hockey-obsessed Military Mental Health Worker

On the way to a hockey game where they're being honored for their non-profit work, this we... more

15 Apr 2025

1 HR 23 MINS

1:23:21

15 Apr 2025


#502

Running for Congress (Let's F***ing Go)

She might not have a background in politics, but this caller is thinking about running for... more

08 Apr 2025

1 HR 20 MINS

1:20:01

08 Apr 2025


#501

The Death Thing Is a Bonus

A death doula in training talks with Gethard about being a newbie in her field, why she th... more

01 Apr 2025

1 HR 22 MINS

1:22:51

01 Apr 2025