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  1. Billie Joe Armstrong

    4 januari 2024 · 1 uur 57 min

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    Billie Joe Armstrong (Saviors, American Idiot, Dookie) is a musician and lead vocalist of the rock band Green Day. Billie joins the Armchair Expert to discuss what it's like to have a brother 20 years older than him, the evolution of punk music, and his songwriting process. Billie and Dax talk about what it's like to move into a big city from a small town, what it's like to be in love at a young age, and where the name Green Day came from. Billie explains what his experiences with addiction have been, how his wife started a chimp sanctuary, and why the band wanted to produce their latest album in England. Lees meer

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  2. Taraji P. Henson

    1 januari 2024 · 2 uur 10 min

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    Taraji P. Henson (The Color Purple, Empire, Hustle & Flow) is an actor, producer, and director. Taraji joins the Armchair Expert to discuss what it was like playing a character with a lot of trauma, why she feels it's important to travel, and how she felt about her mom dating. Taraji and Dax talk about how rejection can help someone find success, what having a child in college is like, and why lifting up others is important. Taraji explains why she doesn't like the term black movie, how her foundation is working to improve mental health, and how she wants to play a superhero on screen one day. Lees meer

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  3. Holiday Spectacular 2023

    22 december 2023 · 51 min

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    Join us for our annual holiday spectacular as we open presents, we talk about why this Christmas is bittersweet, we discuss why parents aren't sexy, and we take time to reflect on 2023 and what's to come in 2024. Lees meer

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  4. Best of Thursdays 2023

    21 december 2023 · 58 min

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    On this special episode, we revisit some of our favorite moments from Thursday episodes in 2023. Lees meer

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  5. Best of Mondays 2023

    18 december 2023 · 1 uur 17 min

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    On this special episode, we revisit some of our favorite moments from Monday episodes in 2023. Lees meer

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  6. Armchair Anonymous: Holiday Vacation

    15 december 2023 · 51 min

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    Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a wild holiday vacation. Lees meer

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  7. Adam Frank (physicist and astronomer)

    14 december 2023 · 2 uur 19 min

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    Adam Frank (The Little Book of Aliens) is a physicist, astronomer, and writer. Adam joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how he dealt with being an outsider in school, why he was drawn to science fiction, and how he discovered a secret language in mathematics. Adam and Dax talk about what the search for intelligent life outside Earth looks like, how common it is for other planets to have water, and what the concept of a liquid brain is. Adam explains why people are so obsessed with UAPs, why looking into space is like looking back in time, and how he thinks climate change is affecting the planet. Lees meer

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  8. Willem Dafoe

    11 december 2023 · 2 uur 3 min

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    Willem Dafoe (Poor Things, Platoon, The Lighthouse) is an actor. Willem joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how he doesn't have the desire to buy things, how being raised by his siblings affected his perspective, and how his parents encouraged him to be ambitious in life. Willem and Dax talk about how one's identity can be defined by social conditioning, how he loves collaborating with others on a project, and how he feels about playing big characters. Willem explains how good directors make the film process more enjoyable, how he feels about knowing too much about other actors, and what he thinks about being so recognizable. Lees meer

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  9. Armchair Anonymous: Meet Cute

    8 december 2023 · 48 min

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    Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a meet cute. Lees meer

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  10. Maria Sharapova

    7 december 2023 · 1 uur 52 min

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    Maria Sharapova is a 5x Grand Slam-winning former professional tennis player, investor, and entrepreneur. Maria joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how her priorities changed after retiring from tennis, her experience as a child moving to the US from Russia, and where her strong work ethic came from. Maria and Dax talk about how isolating success can be, what it takes to be critical of yourself, and how they both approach conflict in their relationships. Maria explains how much pressure there is on individual athletes to perform at a high level, why she wants to be a voice for female empowerment, and her superstitions. Lees meer

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  11. Jon Batiste

    4 december 2023 · 2 uur 10 min

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    Jon Batiste (American Symphony) is a musician and composer. Jon joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why some people feel unworthy of others, why it's important to feel rejection, and how music can connect all types of people together. Jon and Dax talk about why they want to evolve as artists, how priorities can change when a loved one is sick, and what it's like to have a relationship in the public eye. Jon explains what obligations he feels when fans approach him on the street, how TV shows can affect people's view of other cultures, and why he can still accept criticism of his work. Lees meer

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  12. Armchair Anonymous: Wild Card III

    1 december 2023 · 1 uur 1 min

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    Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us their craziest stories. Lees meer

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  13. Daniel Markovits (on meritocracy)

    30 november 2023 · 2 uur 22 min

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    Daniel Markovits (The Meritocracy Trap) is a law professor and author. Daniel joins the Armchair Expert to discuss what it was like growing up in different countries, why freedom of speech can sometimes be controversial, and why great art can impact society as much as scientific breakthroughs. Daniel and Dax talk about what it means to study meritocracy, how the landscape of going to college has changed, and how having educated parents affects a child's development. Daniel explains why there is such a wide gap between the wealthy and the middle class, how some institutions use diversity to exclude people, and how the American marketplace is driven mostly by policy. Lees meer

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  14. Eva Longoria

    27 november 2023 · 1 uur 57 min

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    Eva Longoria (Desperate Housewives, Flamin' Hot) is an actor, producer, and director. Eva joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why she loved having kids later in life, how she views religion versus spirituality, and what growing up on a Texas ranch was like. Eva and Dax talk about what types of people they are attracted to, why acting in soap operas is so much work, and what biohacking techniques they use to improve their health. Eva explains why she wanted to make a film about Flamin' Hot Cheetos, the importance of Latinos seeing themselves reflected on screen, and how she used Desperate Housewives as her film school. Lees meer

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  15. Armchair Anonymous: Piercing & Tattoos

    24 november 2023 · 1 uur

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    Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a crazy piercing or tattooing incident. Lees meer

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  16. Jedidiah Jenkins (author and memoirist)

    23 november 2023 · 2 uur 37 min

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    Jedidiah Jenkins (Mother, Nature) is an author and memoirist. Jedidiah joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how being Christian affected his identity, what sexuality could be like without social rules, and practicing not getting a boner. Jedidiah and Dax talk about what it means to be a centrist now, how it's difficult for him to know when someone is flirting with him, and his relationship with his mother and her faith. Jedidiah explains how he learned to find common ground with people who don't share the same beliefs, embracing the double helix of the narrative and experiential self, and why he wanted to retrace his mother's walk across America. Lees meer

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  17. Wiz Khalifa

    20 november 2023 · 2 uur 14 min

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    Wiz Khalifa (Khali Sober, Khalifa Kush) is a multi-platinum selling rapper and singer. Wiz joins the Armchair Expert to discuss his life growing up as a military kid, why it was tough to grow up scrawny, and what drove him to start writing at a young age. Wiz explains to Dax the difference between a mixtape and an album, how he and Snoop Dogg became friends, and the importance of putting in the work. Wiz discusses how weed changed his creative process, the cultural differences in talking about other people's business, and his jail selfie. Lees meer

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  18. Dr. Becky Kennedy (psychologist on parenting)

    16 november 2023 · 2 uur 13 min

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    Dr. Becky Kennedy (Good Inside) is a clinical psychologist and author. Becky joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why she wants to help people understand themselves through their kids, why some traditional parenting techniques aren't effective, and how to set boundaries with your children. Dr. Becky and Dax talk about how much a person's past shapes who they are now, why she was compelled to share her ideas on social media, and how expectations of parents can sometimes be unfair. Becky explains how repairing a relationship can be difficult, why people fall into the same patterns consistently, and how behavior can be separated from one's identity. Lees meer

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  19. Trevor Noah

    13 november 2023 · 2 uur 29 min

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    Trevor Noah (What Now, The Daily Show) is a comedian, writer, and podcaster. Trevor joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why silence scares him, people's aversion to being blamed, and how language helps you get to the granularity of meaning. Trevor and Dax discuss the false idea that you have to consume the news all the time, the history of the apartheid system in South Africa, and having patience for people only if they're engaged in the fight. Trevor explains how hyper-vigilance is a form of safety, that life doesn't happen in snippets, and how important community and connectedness is to him. Lees meer

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  20. Armchair Anonymous: Bartending

    10 november 2023 · 44 min

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    Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a crazy bartending story. Lees meer

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  21. Barbara Kingsolver (author of Demon Copperhead)

    9 november 2023 · 2 uur 16 min

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    Barbara Kingsolver (Demon Copperhead) is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author. Barbara joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why she loved to read as a kid, how there can be truth in writing fiction, and how she went from being a biologist to a novelist. Barbara and Dax talk about the struggle in being creative, the effects of structural classism, and why being an author is the best profession to have. Barbara explains how rural people are portrayed in the media, how her writing was influenced by the opioid epidemic, and how she tries to focus on accessibility in her novels. Lees meer

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  22. Tom Hansen

    6 november 2023 · 2 uur 22 min

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    Tom Hansen is an entertainment lawyer and Dax's best friend. Tom joins the Armchair Expert to discuss what knowing people from the Dust Bowl era is like, how much he loved working on his grandparent's farm as a kid, and why he thinks he isn't a good listener. Tom and Dax talk about why some people just aren't ambitious in life, why he got into a lot of trouble in school, and their experiences with illicit drugs. Tom explains how going to Europe as a young man altered his perspective, how he was introduced to the world of entertainment law, and how raising daughters changed his definition of what it means to be a man. Lees meer

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  23. Armchair Anonymous: Babysitting

    3 november 2023 · 52 min

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    Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a bad babysitting experience. Lees meer

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  24. Dan Ariely (on behavioral economics)

    2 november 2023 · 1 uur 57 min

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    Dan Ariely is a social scientist, professor, and author. Dan joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why people often want to regulate other's behavior, what factors can affect workplace employees' motivations, and how people live in different realities from each other. Dan and Dax talk about the funnel of misbelief, what happens when people are excluded from a group, and how to engage people with differing opinions from your own. Dan explains how people proclaim their identities to others, what responsibility there is to verify data used in research, and the true societal role of a social scientist. Lees meer

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  25. Craig Ferguson

    30 oktober 2023 · 2 uur 3 min

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    Craig Ferguson is a talk show host, comedian, and podcaster. Craig joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why he carries extra underwear with him, how diverse Scotland is, and his journey into late-night television. Craig and Dax talk about what they have learned in getting older, who the desert fathers were, and their experiences with meditation. Craig explains what made him want to get sober, how he defines attractiveness, and why he wants to talk to people who aren't comedians. Lees meer

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  26. Armchair Anonymous: Halloween

    27 oktober 2023 · 49 min

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    Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a time something crazy happened on Halloween. Lees meer

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  27. Adam Grant Returns Again

    26 oktober 2023 · 2 uur 32 min

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    Adam Grant (Hidden Potential) is an organizational psychologist, professor, and author. Adam joins the Armchair Expert again to discuss how much he misses his family when on a book tour, how most people achieve their goals by being motivated, and the most effective way to teach someone a new language. Adam and Dax talk about how being a perfectionist can stifle someone's learning, how to overcome the fear of public speaking, and what the difference is between receiving advice and feedback. Adam explains the importance of having imperfections in the world, what the concept of scaffolding is for improving skills, and how people gain social status in different environments. Lees meer

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  28. The Chainsmokers

    23 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 54 min

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    The Chainsmokers are musicians, DJs, and producers. Alex and Drew join the Armchair Expert to discuss their anonymity as DJs, how they have maintained a successful partnership, and where they get creative inspiration from. Alex & Drew talk about why they became interested in venture capitalism, their love for performing live, and how they balance who they are on stage versus real life. They explain what their experience has been collaborating with other musicians, how they handle reading misinformation about themselves, and what social media has done for young creators. Lees meer

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  29. Armchair Anonymous: Generous Hospitality

    20 oktober 2023 · 51 min

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    Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about the most generous act of hospitality they've received. Lees meer

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  30. Robert Sapolsky (on human behavior and free will)

    19 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 50 min

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    Dr. Robert Sapolsky (Behave, Determined) is a behavioral scientist and author. Robert joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why he was drawn to studying the social habits of baboons, how their behavior relates to human psychology, and what we learned from Phineas Gage. Robert and Dax talk about how conditioning helps people get through stressful situations, how culture affects the development of the human brain, and how child raising is different in a collective society. Robert explains the myth of grit, how praise and punishment are used to try to shape people, and his view of free will. Lees meer

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  31. Jada Pinkett Smith

    16 oktober 2023 · 2 uur 6 min

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    Jada Pinkett Smith is an actor, producer, and talk show host. Jada joins the Armchair Expert to discuss where she got her sense of punctuality from, how difficult it can be to share your life with the public, and her experience with abandonment. Jada and Dax talk about what she learned about loyalty from Tupac, what it was like being robbed at gunpoint, and how she feels about asking for help. Jada explains what it's like to have a shared identity with another person, her four-day ayahuasca journey, and how she learned to love herself and others at the same time. Lees meer

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  32. Armchair Anonymous: Teacher/Principal

    13 oktober 2023 · 46 min

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    Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about their craziest story as a teacher or principal. Lees meer

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  33. Morgan Neville (documentary filmmaker)

    12 oktober 2023 · 2 uur 20 min

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    Morgan Neville (The Saint of Second Chances, Roadrunner, Won't You Be My Neighbor) is a filmmaker, producer, and writer. Morgan joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why people love documentaries, why he had so many books in his childhood home, and how Los Angeles's history differs from other American cities. Morgan and Dax talk about what it means to be a good singer, what Mr. Rogers did for the perception of masculinity, and why some people are addicted to work. Morgan explains how he selects his film topics, how the production of documentaries is different than scripted, and what he has learned about his own life while making his films. Lees meer

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  34. Fred Armisen

    9 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 59 min

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    Fred Armisen (SNL, Portlandia, Documentary Now!) is a comedian, actor, and musician. Fred joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why he doesn't speak up when he's uncomfortable, why he will eat something he didn't order, and why he doesn't like to return purchases. Fred and Dax talk about how fun it is to rediscover music that you love, what interviewing your friends is like, and Fred's unique family heritage. Fred explains how his musical career led him to comedy, what living in different cities has taught him, and what it was like to play in Devo. Lees meer

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  35. Armchair Anonymous: Service Industry

    6 oktober 2023 · 50 min

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    Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us a crazy service industry story. Lees meer

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  36. Vivek Murthy Returns (US Surgeon General)

    5 oktober 2023 · 2 uur 29 min

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    Dr. Vivek Murthy (House Calls) is the Surgeon General of the United States and an author. Vivek joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how he defines loneliness, strategies for strengthening connections, and what hustle culture has done to creativity. Vivek and Dax talk about what it takes for people to confide in each other, how taking time away from work can improve mental health, and the power of service. Vivek explains why incarcerating people for drug use is problematic, what it means to cultivate your own solitude, and how romantic matchmaking isn't what it used to be. Lees meer

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  37. Kerry Washington

    2 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 45 min

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    Kerry Washington (Thicker Than Water) is an award-winning actor, producer, director, and writer. Kerry joins the Armchair Expert to discuss her anthropology degree, not feeling like the protagonist of her own story, and finding out the truth about her family. Kerry and Dax talk about what it takes to keep secrets, their experiences with abuse in the household, and James McAvoy in The Last King of Scotland. Kerry explains how her relationship with food has changed over the years, what she learned from moving to India, and how she strove to carve her own path in life. Lees meer

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  38. Armchair Anonymous: Failed Romantic Pursuit

    29 september 2023 · 35 min

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    Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a failed romantic pursuit. Lees meer

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  39. Gabor Maté (on trauma & addiction)

    28 september 2023 · 1 uur 43 min

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    Dr. Gabor Maté (The Myth of Normal) is a physician and author. Gabor joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how most people exhibit addictive behaviors, how the mind is connected to physical health, and how human societies are like lab cultures. Gabor and Dax talk about why airports can be sources of anxiety, what happens to the body when someone goes through trauma, and why children have the expectation to be loved unconditionally. Gabor explains why it's important to confront painful emotions, his pathway to wholeness, and that being aware of the truth is what actually liberates people. Lees meer

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  40. Jonathan Van Ness

    25 september 2023 · 1 uur 51 min

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    Jonathan Van Ness (Queer Eye, Getting Curious) is a hairstylist, television personality, and podcaster. Jonathan joins the Armchair Expert to discuss the idea of older women having younger sexual partners, dealing with skin issues, and how news organizations choose political sides. Jonathan and Dax talk about transgender participation in sports, what it means to challenge progressive ideas, and how state laws around gender-affirming care can differ. Jonathan explains why judging in cheerleading is not objective, what the motivation was to start a science-based podcast, and how relationships can truly grow. Lees meer

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  41. Armchair Anonymous: Waxing Debacle

    22 september 2023 · 50 min

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    Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a waxing debacle. Lees meer

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  42. Prachi Gupta (on the model minority myth)

    21 september 2023 · 2 uur 11 min

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    Prachi Gupta (They Called Us Exceptional) is a journalist and author. Prachi joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why she was grounded for reading fiction, how she views the institution of arranged marriages, and what the American Dream meant to her parents. Prachi and Dax talk about why she wanted to tell her brother's story, how she feels about happiness being correlated to success, and why being emasculated can affect how men treat one another. Prachi explains why dating apps have changed how people find partners, why there is a stigma around family estrangement, and what her experience was finding effective therapy. Lees meer

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  43. Jimmy Kimmel Returns

    18 september 2023 · 1 uur 54 min

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    Jimmy Kimmel (Strike Force Five) is a talk show host and podcaster. Jimmy returns to the Armchair Expert to discuss how much the attic hasn't changed in five years, what it's like working with his competition on a podcast, and how much of a temper he doesn't have. Jimmy and Dax talk about the state of trout fly fishing, what they think being retired from show business means, and how much they appreciate a good standup. Jimmy explains that he doesn't accept comparisons to other talk show hosts, what he would ask Trump in an interview, and how long the text messages from his dad are. Lees meer

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  44. Armchair Anonymous: School Dance

    15 september 2023 · 52 min

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    Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a school dance disaster. Lees meer

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  45. Mustafa Suleyman (on artificial intelligence)

    14 september 2023 · 2 uur 19 min

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    Mustafa Suleyman (The Coming Wave) is an artificial intelligence researcher, co-founder of DeepMind, and author. Mustafa joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how he became interested in the concept of universal human rights, what deep learning is, and how machines can actually become creative. Mustafa and Dax talk about how close artificial intelligence is getting to matching the human brain, how people might feel about computers creating all content, and how AI might revolutionize the energy industry. Mustafa explains why the fear of government regulation exists, why people need to be involved in decisions about technological advancements, and how certain biases are corrected in AI programs. Lees meer

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  46. Idina Menzel

    11 september 2023 · 2 uur 25 min

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    Idina Menzel is a singer and actor. Idina joins the Armchair Expert to discuss her scary theater accident, how her dad was a pajama salesman, and her feelings about the Happy Birthday song. Idina and Dax talk about how much pride goes into parenting, what being in relationships with other successful people is like, and her strategy for performing day after day. Idina explains how she views being a voice for people that she didn't intend to be, why she has always wanted to do a stage dive, and how she is always messing up well-known sayings. Lees meer

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  47. Armchair Anonymous: Worst USA Trip

    8 september 2023 · 55 min

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    Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, international Armcherries tell us about their worst trip to the USA. Lees meer

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  48. Amy Edmondson (organizational behavioral scientist)

    7 september 2023 · 1 uur 50 min

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    Amy Edmondson (Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well) is a professor and author. Amy joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why she was drawn to studying organizational learning, what psychological safety is, and how systems exist to make societies better. Amy and Dax talk about why working groups can have different interpersonal climates, the definition of learning behaviors, and what the three types of failure are. Amy explains that vulnerability can actually be a desirable trait, how to take smart risks, and why apologies exist. Lees meer

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  49. Jake Johnson Returns

    4 september 2023 · 2 uur 14 min

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    Jake Johnson is an actor, director, and podcaster. Jake returns to the Armchair Expert to discuss what he remembers about being on the show in the early days, why he stopped going to casinos, and how much he respects AA. Jake and Dax talk about why they wanted their daughters to learn self-defense, how they feel about doing manual labor, and how hard it can be to see the red flags in some situations. Jake explains how he is usually 5 years late to trends, what kind of advice he gives on his podcast, and how he thinks it's funny when someone calls him out for being wrong. Lees meer

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  50. Jim Farley (CEO of Ford)

    31 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 29 min

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    Jim Farley is the CEO of Ford. Jim joins the Armchair Expert to discuss what growing up in Argentina was like, how much he loved watching car races as a kid, and the time his dad sold the car he gifted him. Jim and Dax talk about their shared car nightmare, the stereotypes of being a car guy, and how to achieve positive car karma. Jim explains the hurdles of reengineering cars for electric, how Ford joining the Red Bull Formula 1 team came to be, and the generational differences in car culture. Lees meer

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