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.
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First Responder
09/16/2025
First Responder
This week, Geth talks with a firefighter/EMT who’s training to be a paramedic. They get into the vital importance of volunteer work, what it’s like to serve in rural communities versus tourist towns, and how showing up in moments of crisis can remind you what humanity is all about. Sign up for to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to for tickets to our 500th episode, recording live at Smodcastle Cinemas in New Jersey! Head to and use code BEAUTIFUL for 15% off your first Super Greens order. Visit right now and post your job for free. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout. Feel the difference an extraordinary night’s sleep can make with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets, at Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.
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Roller Derby Coaching, Chocolate Making Psychologist
09/09/2025
Roller Derby Coaching, Chocolate Making Psychologist
Raised by a zoologist in a house full of wild animals, this psychology professor’s life has remained just as untamed: coaching junior roller derby, a stint making high-end chocolate, parenting a trans kid, and that’s just for starters. Unpredictable but never aimless, her conversation with Gethard is just as wide-ranging as her life. Sign up for to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to for tickets to our 500th episode, recording live at Smodcastle Cinemas in New Jersey! ! Your first great love story is free when you sign up for a free 30-day trial at . For a limited time, Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to to start you subscription. Keep it classic and cool this fall—with long-lasting staples from Quince. Go to for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Whether you want to lose weight, grow thicker, fuller hair, or find relief for anxiety, Hers has you covered. Visit to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.
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Wholesome Sex Worker
09/02/2025
Wholesome Sex Worker
This week’s caller takes us into the complicated, messy, and deeply human world of sex work. The conversation stretches from personal experience to bigger questions about society. It's thoughtful, challenging, and impossible to boil down. Sign up for to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to for tickets to our 500th episode, recording live at Smodcastle Cinemas in New Jersey! Your first great love story is free when you sign up for a free 30-day trial at . Keep it classic and cool — with long-lasting staples from Quince. Go to for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. Whether you want to lose weight, grow thicker, fuller hair, or find relief for anxiety, Hers has you covered. Visit to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout.
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Polyamorous Witch Librarian Who Also Worked at a Brothel
08/26/2025
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 worked the front desk at a brothel, surprisingly perfect training for library life. They get into the realities of coven community, late-discovered neurodivergence, leaving a faith tradition, and why public libraries are such vital spaces, now more than ever. It’s wide-ranging but never scattered. More like a life filed neatly into sections by someone who knows how to organize a catalog. Sign up for to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to for tickets to our 500th episode, recording live at Smodcastle Cinemas in New Jersey! Your first great love story is free when you sign up for a free 30-day trial at . Listen now to the Life Kit podcast from NPR. Visit right now and post your job for free. Keep it classic and cool — with long-lasting staples from Quince. Go to for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns.
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Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
08/19/2025
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 read and walk in her 20s. This caller has a lot going on, and every story branches into a whole new world of surprises. Sign up for to get ad-free episodes and access to exclusive audio, including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to for tickets to our 500th episode, recording live at Smodcastle Cinemas in New Jersey! Head to and use code BEAUTIFUL for 15% off your first Super Greens order! Plus shipping’s always free. Warby Parker has over 300+ locations to help you find your next pair of glasses. You can also head over to right now to try on any pair virtually! Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout.
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Tugboat Life
08/12/2025
Tugboat Life
A couple weeks back, Gethard talked with a lawyer whose husband came up a few times. We learned two key facts about him: he’s got a lot of birds, and he works on a tugboat. Well, he got through this week, and that means Geth got to ask him a few questions about the birds and a million more about life aboard a tugboat. It’s a conversation packed with oddly fascinating details about this very specific, rarely discussed job. Sign up for to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to for tickets to our 500th episode, recording live at Smodcastle Cinemas in New Jersey! Tackle your to-do list today and get $15 off your first task at or on the Taskrabbit app using promo code ANONYMOUS. Keep it classic and cool — with long-lasting staples from Quince. Go to for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. Whether you want to lose weight, grow thicker, fuller hair, or find relief for anxiety, Hers has you covered. Visit to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.
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Vietnam Veteran
08/05/2025
Vietnam Veteran
This week, Gethard talks to a Vietnam veteran with a lifetime of stories. He’s never listened to the podcast, but his granddaughter has, and she encouraged him to call in as a way to share and preserve the experiences he’s carried for decades. He recounts some harrowing moments from his childhood before walking us through the catastrophic day in Vietnam that changed the course of his life. It’s a conversation about trauma, memory, survival, and what it means to have your story heard. Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of childhood trauma, animal death, graphic descriptions of violent injury, death, and experiences of war. Please listen with care. Sign up for to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. Visit to claim a $200 credit after spending $1,000 in your first 30 days. Valid June 24th through August 5th, 2025. Get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout. Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at
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The World's Sickest Cat
07/29/2025
The World's Sickest Cat
This week’s caller is a medical device engineer with a deeply personal stake in the healthcare system. She talks with Gethard about living with a rare liver disease, how Martin Shkreli changed the course of her life, and the three-legged, half-tailed foster cat who might just send her back to therapy. Check out as decided by TIME Sign up for to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. Listen now to the Life Kit podcast from NPR. Stick to the staples that last—with elevated essentials from Quince. Go to for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout.
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Too Many Birds
07/22/2025
Too Many Birds
This week’s caller joined Gethard at 10:30 on a Friday night to talk about wrestling and her love of a New Jersey ska band, but the conversation quickly turned into something else entirely. We hear about her tugboat captain husband (who happens to have Geth’s secret dream job), her own work representing our most vulnerable population, and the utterly baffling hobby that’s taken over her home. Somehow, this one-hour call manages to hit all the Beautiful/Anonymous sweet spots: unique jobs, highly specific interests, and someone doing the kind of quietly heroic work that keeps the world turning. Sign up for to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. Start your free online visit today at Stick to the staples that last—with elevated essentials from Quince. Go to for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout. Get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details.
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Teenage Entrepreneur
07/15/2025
Teenage Entrepreneur
In another installment of our unofficial “The Young People Are Alright” series, a 19-year-old entrepreneur calls in to talk about hustle culture, mental health, and the lessons he’s learning from his first relationship. He’s thoughtful, ambitious, and asking big questions about what it means to grow up in a world where the American Dream feels increasingly out of reach and the future is anything but certain. Sign up for to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. Visit to claim a $200 credit after spending $1,000 in your first 30 days. Valid June 24th through August 5th, 2025. Get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Tackle your to-do list today and get 15% off your first task at or on the Taskrabbit app using promo code ANONYMOUS. Go to for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.
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Your Kid's Not Broken. They're Just Different.
07/08/2025
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 oldest son is autistic and recently diagnosed with depression. She talks with Gethard about parenting a neurodivergent child, advocating in a world that doesn’t always get it, and staying grounded through it all with warmth, humor, and zero B.S. Sign up for to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. Get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout.
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Pediatric Nurse With a New Baby
07/01/2025
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 time how her job is both a blessing and a curse when it comes to new mom anxiety. She and Geth talk about sleepless nights, the emotional toll of pediatric care, and why it’s hard to turn off worst-case-scenario thinking when you’ve seen it all firsthand. Plus, a short but sweet cameo from her husband. Sign up for to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. Get 20% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at . Limited time only. Exclusions apply. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout.
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A Series of Moments In Between Taking a Piss
06/24/2025
A Series of Moments In Between Taking a Piss
This week’s caller is a medieval recreationist who sews their own centuries-old clothing and has an overactive bladder. And that’s just scratching the surface. And that’s just scratching the surface. From homemade centuries-old clothing to body stuff to one wild reveal with two minutes left, this episode is a non-stop ride through one person’s delightfully specific world. Sign up for to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. Warby Parker has over 270 locations to help you find your next pair of glasses. You can also head over to right now to try on any pair virtually! Visit to post your job for free and connect with top talent ready to help your business grow. Stick to the staples that last—with elevated essentials from Quince. Go to for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout.
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We Can't Name It FeetFinder
06/17/2025
We Can't Name It FeetFinder
Good morning! For reasons no one can quite explain, Beautiful/Anonymous has a long and proud tradition of attracting band directors, and this week’s caller keeps the streak alive. She and Gethard talk about everything from what makes trombonists so goofy to figuring out which woodwinds are the biggest divas. Oh, and also: the time she found out her long-term partner was sneaking around on a foot fetish website. Sign up for to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. Tackle your to-do list today and get 15% off your first task at or on the Taskrabbit app using promo code ANONYMOUS. Feel the difference an extraordinary night’s sleep can make with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets, at Stick to the staples that last—with elevated essentials from Quince. Go to for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout.
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Charlie the Bearded Dragon
06/10/2025
Charlie the Bearded Dragon
It’s 9 pm on a Friday, and the vibes are loose. This week’s caller is a former teacher turned novelist-in-progress who’s found fulfillment in writing, volunteering, and caring for the true love of her life: an elderly, disabled bearded dragon named Charlie. Sure, she and Gethard also talk about volunteer paleontology, dating with autism, and how Geth ties into her broken ankle, but at the end of the day, this is a call about a bearded dragon named Charlie. Sign up for to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. Start your initial free online visit today at Get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Stick to the staples that last—with elevated essentials from Quince. Go to for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Warby Parker has over 270 locations to help you find your next pair of glasses. You can also head over to right now to try on any pair virtually!
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Thirteen Secret Second Cousins
06/03/2025
Thirteen Secret Second Cousins
A new master’s degree, a recent family death, and...13 secret second cousins? This week’s caller is processing a wild year of grief, discovery, and chaotic family history, including one grandma-sized scandal and a mom who always kept things interesting. Sign up for to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. Head to to learn more about the people and places meeting mental health needs in creative, community-rooted ways, building connection, care, and lasting change. For the dad who deserves better than basic—Quince has you covered. Go to for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout. Feel the difference an extraordinary night’s sleep can make with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets, at Get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details.
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Left an Open Marriage
05/27/2025
Left an Open Marriage
A strict religious upbringing, an older husband, and an open marriage she never expected. This week’s caller talks with Gethard about how she got there and how she’s finally building a life that actually feels like hers. Sign up for to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. Head to to learn more about the people and places meeting mental health needs in creative, community-rooted ways, building connection, care, and lasting change. For the dad who deserves better than basic—Quince has you covered. Go to for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Give the “dads” in your life a unique, heartfelt gift you’ll all cherish for years—Storyworth! Right now, save $10 during their Father’s Day sale when you go to Warby Parker has over 270 locations to help you find your next pair of glasses. You can also head over to right now to try on any pair virtually!
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Perky 911 Dispatcher
05/13/2025
Perky 911 Dispatcher
A 911 dispatcher calls in to walk Gethard through the ins and outs of emergency dispatch. From how calls get prioritized, to the systems that keep everything moving, there’s a lot more happening behind the scenes than people realize. It’s a fascinating look at a job most of us only think about in a crisis. Sign up for to get ad-free episodes and access to exclusive audio, including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on our new TikTok: Head to to learn more about the people and places meeting mental health needs in creative, community-rooted ways, building connection, care, and lasting change Head to for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. Headspace FREE for 60 days. Go to Start your initial free online visit today at for your personalized hair loss treatment options. Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns.
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First Day As a U.S. Citizen
05/06/2025
First Day As a U.S. Citizen
This week’s caller became a U.S. citizen hours before the call, so naturally, she gives Gethard an impromptu citizenship test. They cover life as a Canadian transplant in the South, share their love for ‘80s wrestling, and reflect on what it really means to be an American. She also hints at a near-kidnapping story, but you’ll have to head to to hear that. Sign up for to get ad-free episodes and access to exclusive audio, including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Head to to learn more about the people and places meeting mental health needs in creative, community-rooted ways, building connection, care, and lasting change. Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on our new TikTok: Head to for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets, at Visit to post your job for free and connect with top talent ready to help your business grow. For a limited time, get Headspace FREE for 60 days. Go to Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout. Get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details.
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SEX GOD
04/29/2025
SEX GOD
From Neptune to everywhere and back again. Our caller is in love, looking for joy, and figuring it out along the way. This one’s silly, heartfelt, and a little all over the place, just the way we like it. Sign up for to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on our new TikTok: Head to for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Get fifteen percent of your first purchase at using the code BEAUTIFUL at checkout. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout. Shop Mother’s Day at Quince. Go to for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Warby Parker has over 270 locations to help you find your next pair of glasses. You can also head over to right now to try on any pair virtually!
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Parade Girl Gets Parade Girled
04/22/2025
Parade Girl Gets Parade Girled
Gethard is finally taking a well-earned, long-overdue vacation. But we’re not leaving you hanging. Instead, we brought in a past caller/frenemy of the show who knows exactly what makes a great Beautiful/Anonymous call. If you’ve been around for a while, you know Parade Girl as the caller who somehow cracked our phone system and sparked a whole saga. This week, she ends up chatting with a caller who shares her and Gethard’s birthday and who gives her a taste of her own medicine. Geth’ll be back next week. In the meantime, enjoy this weird little break from our regularly scheduled programming. Sign up for to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on our new TikTok: Head to for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Start your initial free online visit today at slash BEAUTIFUL Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout. Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Right now, save $10 on your first purchase when you go to !
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Hockey-obsessed Military Mental Health Worker
04/15/2025
Hockey-obsessed Military Mental Health Worker
On the way to a hockey game where they're being honored for their non-profit work, this week’s caller explains the tension it’s caused with their day job in military behavioral health. They talk with Gethard about finding purpose, joy, and free tickets to cool stuff. Sign up for to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on our new TikTok: Head to for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Get fifteen percent of your first purchase at using the code BEAUTIFUL at checkout. Visit right now to post your job for free and connect with top talent ready to help your business grow. Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. For your next trip, treat yourself to the luxe upgrades you deserve from Quince. Go to for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order.
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Running for Congress (Let's F***ing Go)
04/08/2025
Running for Congress (Let's F***ing Go)
She might not have a background in politics, but this caller is thinking about running for office. She and Gethard talk about what it means to feel called to lead, why the current political climate pushed her to consider a campaign, and how terrifying–and thrilling–it is to start from scratch. This one might just light a fire under you, no matter what you believe in. Sign up for to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on our new TikTok: Head to for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Get fifteen percent of your first purchase at using the code BEAUTIFUL at checkout. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout. Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.
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The Death Thing Is a Bonus
04/01/2025
The Death Thing Is a Bonus
A death doula in training talks with Gethard about being a newbie in her field, why she thinks death should be joyful, and how planning your funeral might be the kindest thing you can do for your loved ones. Sign up for to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on our new TikTok: Head to for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Upgrade your sleep during Boll & Branch’s Annual Spring Event! For a limited time get 20% off at Go to to unlock all of Headspace FREE for 60 days
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Soul-Searching Sommelier
03/25/2025
Soul-Searching Sommelier
A brand new sommelier (that’s a wine expert for the less fancy) needs some help figuring out what her next move should be. She and Gethard get real nerdy about ancient wine-making techniques, and then, as is often the case, the conversation takes a more serious turn when our caller opens up about a tough situation with a family member. Sign up for to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on our new TikTok: Head to for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Indulge in affordable luxury. Go to for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout.
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Religious Flash Mob
03/18/2025
Religious Flash Mob
A long-time listener, first-time caller opens up about finding belonging in an unexpected place: a religious cult she joined in college. She and Gethard discuss the appeal of tight-knit communities, the difficulty of leaving controlling environments, and the surprising role a flash mob played in her story. Sign up for to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on our new TikTok: Head to for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Visit right now to post your job for free and connect with top talent ready to help your business grow. Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout.
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Issa Rae on Friendships That Need to Go, from IMO
03/12/2025
Issa Rae on Friendships That Need to Go, from IMO
Sharing a new show from our friends at Higher Ground. On IMO, Michelle and her big brother Craig Robinson bring their candid perspectives to the everyday questions shaping our lives, relationships and the world around us. Each week, they’re joined by a guest to tackle real questions from real folks just like you offering practical advice, personal storytelling, and plenty of laughs. Topics range from dating and relationships, to family and faith. Michelle and Craig share stories about being there for each other throughout their lives, from first crushes and fraught college years, to landing at the White House, to losing their mom. For six decades they’ve been each others’ most trusted counsel—and now, they want to be that counsel for you. In this episode, they’re joined by actress Issa Rae for a conversation about navigating the challenges of mismatched expectations in adult friendships. You can find more episodes of IMO at
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Unintentional Grim Reaper
03/11/2025
Unintentional Grim Reaper
This week’s caller has lived all over—from Singapore to India to England—and now calls New York City home. She shares why the British Empire is her Roman Empire and opens up about the many ways her life has been touched by death. Some stories are surprisingly funny, others are deeply serious, but all are unforgettable. Make sure you listen to this week’s intro if you want details on how you can snag your copy of Beautiful Anonymous The Magazine. Sign up for to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on our new TikTok: Head to for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Head to and get 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! Indulge in affordable luxury. Go to for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at . [$45 upfront payment required (equivalent to $15/mo.). New customers on first 3 month plan only. Speeds slower above 40GB on Unlimited plan. Additional taxes, fees, & restrictions apply. See MINT MOBILE for details.]
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Colon Cancer Awareness Month
03/04/2025
Colon Cancer Awareness Month
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and this week’s caller wants to make sure you know it. She's a dedicated nurse on a mission to spread awareness and to get everyone talking about a topic that’s too often avoided. With her own family deeply affected by colon cancer, she knows firsthand how lifesaving early detection can be. Get ready for some informative and delightfully unfiltered potty talk. If you’ve been putting off that screening, consider this your friendly reminder. Sign up for to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on our new TikTok: Head to for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Indulge in affordable luxury. Go to for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to:
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Curse of the Murderer's Tooth
02/25/2025
Curse of the Murderer's Tooth
“I did have a murderer’s fingers in my mouth a couple times.” That’s how this week’s caller kicks things off, setting the tone for an episode filled with random and often darkly hilarious stories. He and Gethard play a morbid round of Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon, share their mutual appreciation for one of Jersey youths’ greatest and most time-honored traditions, and dive into tales of a frugal exhibitionist and a road trip that nearly ended in disaster. Sign up for to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on our new TikTok: Head to for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at . Indulge in affordable luxury. Go to for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Go to to save 10% on your first order.
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