Hi, I’m Dax Shepard, and I love talking to people. I am endlessly fascinated by the messiness of being human, and I find people who are vulnerable and honest about their struggles and shortcomings to be incredibly sexy. I invite you to join me as I explore other people’s stories. We will celebrate, above all, the challenges and setbacks that ultimately lead to growth and betterment. What qualifies me for such an endeavor? More than a decade of sobriety, a degree in Anthropology and four years of improv training. I will attempt to discover human “truths” without any laborato...
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Jul 29, 2026 · 2:05:44
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Jul 22, 2026 · 1:49:30
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Jul 20, 2026 · 2:04:37
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Jul 17, 2026 · 53:13
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Jul 15, 2026 · 1:47:08
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Jun 3, 2026 · 2:07:13
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May 29, 2026 · 55:39
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May 27, 2026 · 2:07:40
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May 25, 2026 · 2:28:54
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May 20, 2026 · 2:01:15
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May 15, 2026 · 47:08
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May 13, 2026 · 1:52:03
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May 6, 2026 · 1:53:17
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Apr 29, 2026 · 1:35:18
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Apr 27, 2026 · 1:51:56
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Apr 22, 2026 · 2:15:01
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Apr 15, 2026 · 2:03:43
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Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a really bad date. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice…
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Apr 1, 2026 · 2:09:42
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Mar 25, 2026 · 1:52:12
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Mar 4, 2026 · 1:32:32
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Feb 25, 2026 · 1:44:33
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