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Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
Sixteen years sober, then a slip, and he told everyone anyway. A setback is not the end of the story.
Who it's for
The show's value for this database is its modelling of self-disclosure: a well-known host talks openly about his own addiction history, insecurity and mistakes, which lowers the shame barrier for listeners who assume everyone else has it together.
Feelings it meets
What it is
Armchair Expert is a comedy interview podcast hosted by Dax Shepard with Monica Padman, who fact-checks each episode at the end. They interview celebrities, journalists and academics about 'the messiness of being human' in long conversations, including a recurring 'Experts on Expert' series.
Where to find it
Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Wondery+ / Amazon Music, YouTube, the show's website.
Before you start
Heads up: Addiction and detailed relapse talk.
Age: Explicit (Apple Podcasts tag); suggested 18+
