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Episode 1: Harry's Aussie Best Friend

Episode 1: Harry's Aussie Best Friend is Episode 156.5 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

New host Harry Nelson takes his first of many successful calls. He gets a caller from Australia on the line and talks about America, but also the writing process, the history of First Nations' people, and why he's already a better host than Chris Gethard ever was.

## Notes

This was an "April Fool's Day" episode of Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People where the concept was that Harry Nelson had taken over as host. Harry's version of "Sorry Sally" is "Sorry Paula."

Harry mentions how he has similar feelings to Chris about dogs, i.e. he doesn't really care for them.

## Sources

* Episode 1: Harry's Aussie Best Friend on Earwolf
Chemo Chameleon

Chemo Chameleon is Episode 98 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Headed to her first chemotherapy treatment after a recent cancer diagnosis, this young woman is naturally a little stressed and nervous. However, spirits are soon lifted in a call that includes stories of haunted apartments, puns and a doctor's note to party.
Car Crash

Car Crash is Episode 153 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Years later, this caller still hears the sounds of the tragic car accident he survived. He tells Geth how he won't let the trauma of the crash revive the anxiety he overcame in his younger days. They also talk about an internet dating experience that turned into something like a Black Mirror episode.
Fell In Love With My Therapist

Fell In Love With My Therapist is Episode 348 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

What started as therapy turned into obsession and betrayal. A mother of 4 explains how her therapist manipulated her into thinking she was in love with him. She describes to Geth how he blurred the lines of their relationship with 8 hour sessions and drunken, late night voicemails. She also shares what happened after she reported him to the police and what investigators found when they showed up to his office.

## Sources

* Fell In Love With My Therapist on Earwolf
Boy Crazy

Boy Crazy is Episode 96 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

She does improv, lives in New Jersey and considers herself a "niche person." Needless to say, this week's caller bonds pretty easily with Gethard. She explains what it's like to be on summer break from college and a little boy crazy.
Plant Splooge

Plant Splooge is Episode 86 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A bonafide geologist tells Geth about fossilized dung fungi and the behind the scenes secrets of the Museum of Natural History. They also talk about how quickly the Earth is dying and weigh the likelihood of colonizing Mars.
Kinda Famous Secret Half Brother

Kinda Famous Secret Half Brother is Episode 197 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

This caller found out later in life that her dad isn't her biological father. The story involves Gethard in a way you would never expect.

## Notes

This caller was also featured in the Beautiful Follow-Ups episode Detective Work (Number 197 - Kinda Famous Secret Half Brother).

## Sources

* Kinda Famous Secret Half Brother on Earwolf
2023 New Year’s Resolutions

2023 New Year’s Resolutions is Episode 352 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Hike to the mesosphere. Be a better partner, but most importantly, stop being apologetic about your farts. New year's resolutions are serious business in 2023! Geth speaks with someone who's preparing a 5 minute clowning act, a woman who intends to complete an 18,000 piece puzzle, a college student addicted to collecting fountain pens, and resolutions from former callers.
I Love You, Dad

I Love You, Dad is Episode 185 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

On the first anniversary of her dad passing away, this week's caller spoke to Gethard about how cool her dad was and how her family grieved the loss. Meanwhile, she provides an explainer on British culture and accents that leads to Geth's laughable take at cockney.
Fugitive Father

Fugitive Father is Episode 50 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Having a reformed criminal kingpin for a dad has made it difficult for this week's caller to find his path in life. At his father's urging, he studied water systems engineering, which means he can answer a serious question that's been on Geth's mind: Why does the tap water smell so weird in Florida? The answer to that question may be a bit hard to grasp, but understanding will be found in the idea that a good father will respect his child's hard work and dedication.
41-Year-Old Grandma (Number 119 - 39-Year-Old Grandma)

41-Year-Old Grandma (Number 119 - 39-Year-Old Grandma) is an episode of the Beautiful Follow-Ups podcast with the caller from the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People episode 39-Year-Old Grandma.

## Episode Description

The incredibly charming 39 year old grandma is now 41. She and Geth chat about the ups and downs she's experienced in the last couple years, and about how the bumps in the road have only made her marriage stronger.

## Sources

* 41-Year-Old Grandma (Number 119 - 39-Year-Old Grandma) on Stitcher
Honne and Tatemae

Honne and Tatemae is Episode 105 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Stuck between two cultures, a punk rocker calls in from the other side of the world to chat about finding his identity, navigating his country's social norms and tells a story about how hard it was to finish a huge American burrito.
I'm a Sugar Baby

I'm a Sugar Baby is Episode 304 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A graduate student getting her PhD in engineering talks about joining a sugar baby website to help pay for school. She speaks with Geth about how some of her clients just want companionship and what it was like living in 'The Villages' for 6 months during the pandemic with her grandparents.
Escape From A Cult

Escape From A Cult is Episode 41 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Brainwashed into a religious cult. Our caller escaped 10 years ago, but she's only now starting to process the trauma: from sexual manipulation and poison, to hallucinations and "mind melding". Chris talks about therapy (and discovers a mutual love for go kart rides).

## Notes

This caller was also featured in the Beautiful Follow-Ups episode Resilience (Number 41 - Escape From A Cult).

This episode is included on the Beautiful/Anonymous: Tragedies, Hardships, Survivors Spotify Playlist curated by Chris Gethard.
Bonus: Beautiful Resolutions for 2019

Bonus: Beautiful Resolutions for 2019 is Episode 144.5 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

It's time for the annual Beautiful Anonymous New Year's resolutions episode. Listeners (and a couple special guests) called in for a series of brief one minute calls to tell Geth their goals, hopes and plans for 2019.

## Notes

Harry Nelson is one of the callers with a resolution to "stop letting being shy or anxious affect my creativity in a negative way." One of the callers is the one from I Lost 150 Pounds. One of the callers may also be the same caller from It's Quiet Time.

## Sources

* Bonus: Beautiful Resolutions for 2019 on Earwolf
Bread-sexual (Live From Rochester)

Bread-sexual (Live From Rochester) is Episode 302 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Sex or a 'wee piece of toast?' A Brit opens up to Geth about being less horny during the pandemic and more into hobbies. She shares her love of bread and somehow it gets sexual. They also find commonality between the Rochester garbage plate and an English Breakfast.

## Sources

* Bread-sexual (Live From Rochester) on Earwolf
Charlottesville

Charlottesville is Episode 75 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

An African American military vet living in Charlottesville discusses the recent protests in his town. He tells Chris about confronting KKK rallies and how to deal with white supremacists. He's also playing Mario Kart and really hates Peach.
A Posh Perspective

A Posh Perspective is Episode 224 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A young British woman opens up her experiences with racism in England and provides her perspective on the legacy of colonialism. Also: saving Prince William's life, squirrel fights & the time her mom attacked her girlfriend with ice cream.

## Notes

This is the same caller from A Posh Liver Transplant]].
Bloomin' Love

Bloomin' Love is Episode 78 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Santería, possible mafia connections and digestive troubles are a part of this week's caller's complicated family history. Calling from a Dunkin' Donuts bathroom, this rambunctious fun-loving bartender tells Chris hilarious, bizarre, and gross anecdotes about her family, drunken adventures, and her pro golfer BF.
English Idyll

English Idyll is Episode 101 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Ever heard of "granary bread?" Yeah? Then you're probably British, like this week's caller. If not, then get out your malted barley and listen to Gethard celebrate cultural differences with a mother and social media expert from England's rural south. Opening up about difficulties in her past, she says: "you know, it was 14 years ago, but it's still one of those things, when I open my heart to a stranger on the phone, can still make me cry."
Quiet Rage

Quiet Rage is Episode 112 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

How do you become successful in comedy? How do you know when you've made it? In a return to form for Beautiful Anonymous, Gethard chats with an aspiring stand-up comedian about getting out of her own way and making art, even if that means embracing her creepy, pervy side.
Basement Infidelity

Basement Infidelity is Episode 139 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A cheating husband, drugs, stalkers, liars and flipping houses. This week's caller is at a critical juncture in her life and is a little unclear on where the truth lies.

## Notes

The caller asks Chris why he doesn't like dogs, and Chris mentions how he was once pinned down by a dog.
Asexual Ex-Conservative Lunchlady

Asexual Ex-Conservative Lunchlady is Episode 223 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A lunchlady and former conservative tells Geth about how having a miscarriage changed her political views and led to a deeper understanding of her sexuality. Also, is Friday still pizza day??

## Notes

This episode is included on the Beautiful/Anonymous: Pride Spotify Playlist curated by Chris Gethard.

## Sources

* Asexual Ex-Conservative Lunchlady on Earwolf
June 10 - Arlington, Virginia - Arlington Draft House

June 10 - Arlington, Virginia - Arlington Draft House is an episode of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People Live Tour podcast.

## Episode Description

Talking to your grandpa about tripping, mushrooms as a cure for anxiety and living an open sexual lifestyle. Chris chats with a caller about these topics in front of a live audience.

## Sources

* June 10 - Arlington, Virginia - Arlington Draft House on Stitcher
I Survived A Mass Shooting

I Survived A Mass Shooting is Episode 132 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A mass shooting survivor talks to Gethard about the love, positivity and beauty she has experienced in the year since the real-life nightmare she lived through in Las Vegas.

## Notes

This episode was included in Chris' A Beginner’s Guide to Beautiful Anonymous.

## References

1. ↑ https://medium.com/@chrisgeth/a-beginners-guide-to-beautiful-anonymous-dffa5a520f52
Queer Black Punk in Appalachia

Queer Black Punk in Appalachia is Episode 42 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Growing up as a black woman in rural Appalachia wasn't easy. She was different, and she was bullied. But punk rock saved her, and helped her form her own identity. Chris interrupts her Snapchatting at the start of the call, which leads to a discussion about their experiences with social media around the election.

## Notes

This episode is included on the Beautiful/Anonymous: Pride Spotify Playlist curated by Chris Gethard.

## Sources

* Queer Black Punk in Appalachia on Earwolf
Library Boy (Live from Cudahy)

Library Boy (Live from Cudahy) is Episode 342 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Anonymous notes in the library and a will they/won’t they story spanning years. A woman shares the epic tale of her own “You’ve Got Mail” situation and what she learned from the experience. She explains how hiding letters in books turned into 8 months of back and forth with a mystery guy otherwise known as “library boy.” Geth and the live audience ask all your burning questions including, “what happened?!” Later on, she reveals the fate of her mystery man and why she’s happy now.

## Sources

* Library Boy (Live from Cudahy) on Earwolf
15 Months In Prison (Number 121 - Prison Bound)

### Previous Episode

Two Grooms, One Inmate (Number 121 - Prison Bound & Number 18 - OTL in a Hopeless Place)

### Next Episode

Road Dogs The Movie (Number 108 - Road Dogs)

### B/A Episode Number

205.5

15 Months In Prison (Number 121 - Prison Bound) is an episode of the Beautiful Follow-Ups podcast with the caller from the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People episode Prison Bound.

## Episode Description

Want to know how much inmates get paid for working in prison? Gethard catches up with the caller from episode 121, Prison Bound, 15 months into her prison stint. He asks if the system is built wrong and how do those inside talk about it and also, how do you train a bomb sniffing dog in jail?

## Notes

This episode was also released in the main Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People feed as episode 205.5.

## Sources

* 15 Months In Prison (Number 121 - Prison Bound) on Stitcher
Pole Dancing & A Talking Bird (Live from Portland)

Pole Dancing & A Talking Bird (Live from Portland) is Episode 337 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A hairstylist from Canada explains how she went from powerlifting to pole dancing recreationally. She introduces the live audience in Portland to one of her three birds. Will he squawk his signature line, did you poopie?" You'll have to wait and see! She also shares with Geth the story of being proposed to by her high school sweetheart in a hotel bathroom. Later on they debate if she has a Canadian accent and discuss their scariest bird moments.

## Sources

* Pole Dancing & A Talking Bird (Live from Portland) on Earwolf
Rekindling An Old Friendship

Rekindling An Old Friendship is Episode 61 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Against the odds, a caller from one of the earliest, most listened-to calls manages to get through for a second time. Unprecedented! The caller gives Gethard an update on what's happened in his life since his first call over a year ago. They chat about dealing with internet commenters (which might instigate some more internet comments).

## Notes

The caller from 4 Kids 0 Sex is the caller in this episode.

## Sources

* Rekindling An Old Friendship on Earwolf
A Hero's Journey

A Hero's Journey is Episode 162 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A screaming cat with a rubber band around it's head, Dungeons & Dragons, and an emergency suicide intervention road trip. This caller hasn't slept in days because she recently leapt in her car to go help someone she'd never even met in person.

## Notes

The caller from this episode is the Dungeon Master in The Adventures of Glandon Oakfoot. This caller was also featured in the Beautiful Follow-Ups episode The Rise of Oakfoot (Number 162.5 - The Adventures of Glandon Oakfoot).

Chris mentions that he is not a dog person and that people on the Internet get angry at him when he mentions this fact.
Most Isolated City In The World

Most Isolated City In The World is Episode 288 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Sunshine, self-made billionaires, and almost no COVID-19 cases. A woman from Perth, Australia lists the many reasons Geth should come visit her hometown. She also tells the story of getting locked out of her house by toddlers.

## Sources

* Most Isolated City In The World on Earwolf
My Dad Owns A Strip Club

My Dad Owns A Strip Club is Episode 154 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A few years ago, this caller took a job working at her dad's strip club. There were duffel bags full of cash and other shady stuff. She thought showing tolerance for her father's demons might help him understand her own, but things didn't turn out as expected.
I Cry On The Toilet

I Cry On The Toilet is Episode 118 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

We live in a world that can be harsh, brutal and unfair. This week's caller drives around and personally helps kids and parents in difficult situations. (Hint: The caller is not the one who cries on the toilet.)

## Notes

Chris mentions how he's never been a dog guy and that people get mad at him for it. He tells a story about a dog putting their tail in his food at a party at his friend's apartment.
Present Within Your Ass (Number 72 - Aussie Best Friend)

Present Within Your Ass (Number 72 - Aussie Best Friend) is an episode of the Beautiful Follow-Ups podcast with the caller from the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People episode Aussie Best Friend.

## Episode Description

In the original call, Geth and this Aussie became fast friends. In this follow-up, the bromance continues but with more poop talk. This time, there's lots of discussion of spirituality and somehow it keeps circling back to potty humor. Oh, and what's Facebook like on Meth? (hint: very few spaces, lots of capitals). But ultimately the message of this follow-up call: live in the moment and don't focus on the past.

## Sources

* Present Within Your Ass (Number 72 - Aussie Best Friend) on Stitcher
Age of Wolves

Apollyon's mommy milkers

Age of Wolves is the fifth season of For Honor and a huge marketing ploy for Ubisoft in the For Honor but crappy universe.

### Why

The reason Age of Wolves even happened was because Ubisoft's sales and gameplay on For Honor was plummeting. They sent Ubi himself to come and resurrect the long dead Apollyon in order to make the event happen and sell merch.

This ended up making Ubisoft buttloads of money and it was an overall success.

### What

The Age of Wolves event had Test Your Metal and was focused mostly on Apollyon and how frickin' cool she was. After the event was over and Apollyon made her money, she became a sweet old lady who lived outside of the K-Mart.
Deaf

Deaf is Episode 65 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

This week's caller is a somewhat unconventional podcast fan. He loves Beautiful/Anonymous even though he's never technically heard an episode. Hmmm. Mysterious. He shares his unique experience with the medium, his outlook on life, and his best party tricks.

## Notes

This caller was also featured in the Beautiful Follow-Ups episode More Farts, Bananas & Potatoes (Number 65 Deaf).

This episode was included in Chris' A Beginner’s Guide to Beautiful Anonymous.

## References

1. ↑ https://medium.com/@chrisgeth/a-beginners-guide-to-beautiful-anonymous-dffa5a520f52
Bisexual Brahmin

Bisexual Brahmin is Episode 49 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

The caste system, religion, arranged marriages and bisexuality are on the mind of this caffeinated caller. Raised in Kenya and India, educated in California and currently living on the East Coast, he opens up about dealing with his conservative religious family. The conversation spans from breaking down western stereotypes about Indian culture, to the amazing dosa place that Gethard goes to in Queens.

## Notes

This episode is included on the Beautiful/Anonymous: Pride Spotify Playlist curated by Chris Gethard.
June 2 - San Francisco, CA - Colossal Clusterfest

June 2 - San Francisco, CA - Colossal Clusterfest is an episode of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People Live Tour podcast.

## Episode Description

Gethard chats with a college aged couple, one has osteoporosis, one has an alcoholic mother. Coincidentally, members of the audience had some interesting connections to the caller.

## Sources

* June 2 - San Francisco, CA - Colossal Clusterfest on Stitcher
Mr. Postman

Mr. Postman is Episode 269 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Geth finds out whether dogs actually dislike postal delivery workers from an actual mailman. The postman also opens up about his dreams of becoming a chef and the weirdness of having to deliver penis pumps.

## Notes

Chris discusses his dislike of dogs in this episode.
Get Out (Of The Closet)

Get Out (Of The Closet) is Episode 237 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A caller opens up to Chris about the struggle to get his black, religious family to accept his same sex, interracial relationship. He also discusses the similarities between 'Get Out' and his relationship with his partner's family.

## Notes

This episode is included on the Beautiful/Anonymous: Pride Spotify Playlist curated by Chris Gethard.
Queer Feminist Pagan Yuletide

Queer Feminist Pagan Yuletide is Episode 144 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Coming out of the closet to her family was this caller's New Year's resolution for 2018. As the year comes to close, she tells Geth whether she achieved the goal. One thing she definitely accomplished: getting her Trump-supporting neighbor to help her hang a pride flag.

## Notes

This caller was one of the callers in the Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People episode Bonus: Beautiful Resolutions.

This episode is included on the Beautiful/Anonymous: Pride Spotify Playlist curated by Chris Gethard.

## Sources

* Queer Feminist Pagan Yuletide on Earwolf
Beautiful Resolutions for 2020

Beautiful Resolutions for 2020 is Episode 196 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Listeners (including a surprising number of aspiring novelists) called in for a series of brief one minute calls to tell Geth their goals, hopes and plans for 2020.

## Notes

Previous callers who also called in during this show are the ones from I Lost 150 Pounds and 39-Year-Old Grandma. A future caller, 27, Dating A 53 Year Old, is also one of the callers in this episode.

## Sources

* Beautiful Resolutions for 2020 on Earwolf
A Spooky Episode

A Spooky Episode is Episode 34 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Just in time for Halloween, Chris and this spirited artist trade spooky stories - until they are rudely interrupted by the ghost of an angry biker. But the corporeal beings prevail, if only for the caller to give Chris his least favorite nickname ever: Chris Giraffe-Herd.

## Notes

The caller gives Chris the nickname "Giraffe" which has become his preferred nickname.

Chris mentions that he has never owned a dog in his life. He says his wife wants to get a dog, but he does not.
Dealer Turned Surgeon

Dealer Turned Surgeon is Episode 102 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

How did this self-described East Coast dirtbag go from selling drugs out of his mom's minivan to doing brain surgery? His answer: Donnie Darko. Gethard asks him some hard hitting questions like: What skills acquired in drug dealing are useful as a brain surgeon? Why did he go vegan? Can he control a monkey's brain with a special USB stick?
Motor City Mayhem (Murdered Dads)

Motor City Mayhem (Murdered Dads) is Episode 187 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Strip clubs, pickles and dad's getting murdered, that's what these bros bond over. In one of the most chaotic episodes ever, two callers are on the phone thousands of miles away while their buddy joins Gethard on stage at Ant Hall in Detroit!

## Notes

The callers from this episode were also featured in the Beautiful Follow-Ups episode Goosey Bumpies (Number 187 Motor City Mayhem) and the Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People episde Everyone Is A Survivor (Tanya from Motor City Mayhem).

This episode is included on the Beautiful/Anonymous: When You Need A Laugh Spotify Playlist curated by Chris Gethard.

## Sources

* Motor City Mayhem (Murdered Dads) on Earwolf
Not Afraid of Life

Not Afraid of Life is Episode 129 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A hard-working mom balancing multiple jobs and school has an inspiring approach to life. Geth tries to find out what it's like when her Cuban side comes out: when she gets mad, she transforms, like The Incredible Hulk, and her soft spoken demeanor gives way to loud and boisterous anger.
Marching Band Teacher

Marching Band Teacher is Episode 43 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

How horny are high school marching band kids? Is it appropriate for a boy to dye his hair in the girls bathroom? This week's caller drank a sh\*\*-ton (sorry Sally) of coffee and raises these very important questions. She also uses her practiced 'compassionate teacher' voice on Chris, and gets him to open up about his feelings on creativity, fame and success.

## Notes

The caller from this episode once again calls in for the episode My Year of Sexploration.
Chicano and Trans

Chicano and Trans is Episode 245 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A trans teen explores their Mexican roots, sharing what they've learned about Mexican folk healing. They also discuss coming out as trans to their parents and the healing power of Coca Cola.

## Notes

This episode is included on the Beautiful/Anonymous: Pride Spotify Playlist curated by Chris Gethard.
OTL in a Hopeless Place

### Beautiful Follow-Ups

Two Grooms, One Inmate (Number 121 - Prison Bound & Number 18 - OTL in a Hopeless Place)

### Next Episode

Strangers on a Train

OTL in a Hopeless Place is Episode 18 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Loves hashtags & millennial abbreviations? Check. Has a deep knowledge of RomComs? Check. Found love in a hopeless place? Check. Name drops J-Lo and inspires Chris to sing some Peter Gabriel? Check.

## Notes

This caller was also featured in the Beautiful Follow-Ups episode Two Grooms, One Inmate (Number 121 - Prison Bound & Number 18 - OTL in a Hopeless Place).

This episode is included on the Beautiful/Anonymous: Pride Spotify Playlist curated by Chris Gethard.
Lean, Mean, and Serene

Lean, Mean, and Serene is Episode 361 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A 62-year-old Mexican American woman pitches hosting the Spanish language version of Beautiful/Anonymous to Geth and explains why she wants to live to 120. She also discusses practicing Judaism and having a wild Bat Mitzvah in her forties. Later on, she opens up about how her eating disorder affected her relationship with her daughters.
Let’s Talk About Grief

Let’s Talk About Grief is Episode 344 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A 33-year-old reflects on losing her first love in Afghanistan at 18 and dating his best friend after the tragedy. She opens up to Geth about the mental and physical abuse she endured in the second relationship and the fallout it caused with friends and family. She also shares the surprising way she found closure after her boyfriend’s passing with a psychic medium.
Saving Feet, Saving Souls (Live from Durham)

Saving Feet, Saving Souls (Live from Durham) is Episode 349 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

If you heard a blood curdling scream, what would you do? A man tells the story of what he did for a stranger who severed his foot mowing the lawn. He also describes his annual camping trip where he invites 100+ people and doesn’t tell them where they’re going. Later on, he shares with Geth what his cat Santa taught him about love.

## Sources

* Saving Feet, Saving Souls (Live from Durham) on Earwolf
315 Days Without Opiates

315 Days Without Opiates is Episode 235 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

An opioid addict in recovery says the drug turned him into the greatest liar in the world. He talks about staying sober, and he and Geth joke about how Gollum from Lord Of The Rings is a metaphor for addiction.

## Notes

This episode is included on the Beautiful/Anonymous: Sex, Drugs, & Rock and Roll Spotify Playlist curated by Chris Gethard.
Noodlebody

Noodlebody is Episode 25 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Morrissey sings, "It takes strength to be gentle and kind." Well, Geth hasn't eaten all day, and this self-avowed "Noodlebody" is about to find out if the two hard-boiled eggs Gethard bought from the midtown 7-11 will provide enough strength for gentleness & kindness.
Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is Episode 122 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Northern Ireland: come for the apple orchards and beautiful cathedrals, not the disaster tourism. Born to a Catholic mother and Protestant father, this week's caller attended a segregated school where they had more bomb scare days than snow days. She and Geth play a game called "How long can a person from the island of Ireland tell a happy story before a sad detail comes up?"
Illness, Love & Dogs

Illness, Love & Dogs is Episode 47 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Today's caller is recovering from a serious illness acquired while working on peace building in East Africa. He likes to give Chris a hard time but also talks about some deep stuff, like contemplating how to maintain one's idealism and passion when suffering from chronic illness. Also, he hopes the Beautiful Anonymous community can help him find a permanent home for a dog he's currently fostering.
Babysitting (Drunk People)

Babysitting (Drunk People) is Episode 172 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A bartender tells wild stories (murder!), how to get free stuff (drinks and rides home). Also, the found family & new home she's established with the regulars. Plus, Caleb Gethard makes his podcast debut.
Detective Work (Number 197 - Kinda Famous Secret Half Brother)

### Next Episode

The Great Raccoon Debate (Number 169 - The Raccoon Incident & Number 182 - The Raccoon Roommate)

Detective Work (Number 197 - Kinda Famous Secret Half Brother) is an episode of the Beautiful Follow-Ups podcast with the caller from the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People episode Kinda Famous Secret Half Brother.

## Episode Description

Caller 197 fills Geth in on what happened after she sent a second message to her biological dad, plus what she's been up to since they last spoke.

## Sources

* Detective Work (Number 197 - Kinda Famous Secret Half Brother) on Stitcher
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Punky Brewster Saves The World

Punky Brewster Saves The World is Episode 198 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A caller in London talks to Geth about British & European politics, noting that there might be a problem with political parties founded by comedians.

## Notes

Chris mentions that his wife has said that if their child is going to be an only child, that they need to get a dog. Him and the caller then discuss the type of dog that he should theoretically get.

## Sources

* Punky Brewster Saves The World on Earwolf
Engaged, But In Love With Someone Else

Engaged, But In Love With Someone Else is Episode 305 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

In honor of Valentine's Day, we're releasing some funny, heartwarming, heartbreaking episodes about dating and romance. Either she gets married in 3 weeks or disappoints 160 Greek people. A woman opens up about having feelings for someone else and the fact that she has a baby with her fiancé. Plus, check out some of Geth's favorite Valentine's Day stories submitted by B/A listeners.

## Sources

* Engaged, But In Love With Someone Else on Earwolf
Goose, Not Maverick

Goose, Not Maverick is Episode 124 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Herding fighter pilots like cats, taking "go pills" to stay focused for long flights, imposter syndrome, "don't ask, don't tell." These are just some of the unique things this active-duty service member has experienced while serving her country and she tells Geth all about them.
In Loving Arms

In Loving Arms is Episode 148 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

This episode includes: a double-headed red dildo, binders full of sperm, epilepsy, addiction & rehab. But most importantly, it's about an inspiring mom who's been through a whole heck of a lot to support and protect her family.
American Daughter

American Daughter is Episode 44 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Raised by parents who moved from Vietnam to the United States in search of a better life, this week's caller is her family's first American-born child. She talks about defying stereotypes and asserting her independence by dying her hair. Find out how her "Tiger parents" reacted when she embraced a goth punk identity in middle school and later when she went to work for a non-profit.
Groundhog Day

Groundhog Day is Episode 239 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Distract yourself from election forecasting with the original forecasters. A caller introduces Geth to the world of Groundhog Day predictors including Clucksatony Hen and Buck Eyed Chuck.

## Notes

The website that the caller maintains is Countdown to Groundhog Day at https://countdowntogroundhogday.com.

This episode is included on the Beautiful/Anonymous: When You Need A Laugh Spotify Playlist curated by Chris Gethard.
10,000 Pounds

10,000 Pounds is Episode 31 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

London Calling! (or somewhere in England) Our caller works in the film industry, and in general she's a pretty happy person... except when her phone is being monitored by Jar Jar Binks, or when 10,000 pounds disappear. (That's GBP, y'all!)

## Notes

Chris mentions that his mother's main criticism of the show is that he says "the F-word too much" after the caller censors herself. Chris says that the caller can apologize to his mother if she's inclined. The caller says "Sally Gethard, I apologize for letting down the Irish Catholic community from across the pond, and I will try not to say it again." A few minutes later after the caller curses again she says "Sorry I said it again" and Chris chimes in with "Sorry Sally" and "Sorry big Sal." This is the origin of the catchphrase "Sorry Sally" which is said in many episodes of the show afterwards.
Ranger Danger

Ranger Danger is Episode 338 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Elephants are overrated. At least that's what this former zookeeper thinks. A park interpreter opens up to Geth about her experience working at the zoo including the struggle to earn a decent wage. She describes her love of working with hippos and the dangers of scary smart monkeys." She discusses her frustration with people in her state being allowed to own exotic animals and her issues with "Tiger King." She also shares her thoughts about keeping animals in captivity and details about her current position helping people connect to nature."
Coming Out with Katie Couric

Coming Out with Katie Couric is Episode 77 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Iconic journalist Katie Couric joins Gethard as guest co-host. They chat with a college student in an early stage of major life changes. The caller bravely opens up about some very personal and emotional stuff...and also talks about having a unique emotional connection to Gethard because she's seen people eat burritos off of his belly.

## Notes

This is the second episode with a guest co-host.

## Sources

* Coming Out with Katie Couric on Earwolf
Improvisational Jazz

Improvisational Jazz is Episode 320 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A piano playing jazz musician improvises songs with Chris about his son’s tummy troubles, art, and life. She also opens up about doing a stand-up set for her musical hero and experiencing harassment as a woman in the jazz world.
Quitting Weed

Quitting Weed is Episode 216 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

An all-day-everyday weed smoker considers quitting due to health issues (involving \*enormous burps\*). She tells Geth what it's been like starting a new relationship during quarantine.

## Notes

This episode is included on the Beautiful/Anonymous: Sex, Drugs, & Rock and Roll Spotify Playlist curated by Chris Gethard.

Chris mentions how his son loves dogs and he's warming to the idea of getting one.
Animal Kingdom Throuple (Number 189 Polyamorous Group Real Estate)

Animal Kingdom Throuple (#189 Polyamorous Group Real Estate) is an episode of the Beautiful Follow-Ups podcast with the caller from the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People episode Polyamorous Group Real Estate.

## Episode Description

Geth catches up with the callers from Polyamorous Group Real Estate about polyamory in the age of COVID-19 and why getting dumped is easier when you're married.

## Sources

* Animal Kingdom Throuple (#189 Polyamorous Group Real Estate) on Stitcher
Daddy Dearest

Daddy Dearest is Episode 28 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Sure, there's stories about fighting neo-nazis, deranged tree-house guests, and a mom fetching her son's busted teeth. But peel back all the sensational layers and you'll find a man. A man trying to make sense of his childhood while trying to be a good father to his own child.
Gay 1st Generation Chinese American Best Friend

Gay 1st Generation Chinese American Best Friend is Episode 250 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A wildlife biologist has a message for closeted first generation Chinese American boys. He and Geth also chat about the gay volleyball scene, why bats are cool (should Geth get a bat box?!) and nerd out about comic books.

## Notes

This episode is included on the Beautiful/Anonymous: Pride Spotify Playlist curated by Chris Gethard.

## Sources

* Gay 1st Generation Chinese American Best Friend on Earwolf
A Doozy (Number 68 - Married The Day We Met)

A Doozy (Number 68 - Married The Day We Met) is an episode of the Beautiful Follow-Ups podcast with the caller from the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People episode Married The Day We Met.

## Episode Description

In episode #68, this caller told Geth about how she got married to someone on the day she first met them in person. They catch up on how her life has unfolded in the year since her call was released. There is a twist that can only be described as a mind-blowing bombshell, and it's very much related to the podcast.

## Sources

* A Doozy (Number 68 - Married The Day We Met) on Stitcher
My Husband Cheated With My Best Friend

My Husband Cheated With My Best Friend is Episode 240 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Religious cults, vehicular manslaughter, and an extra marital affair. This caller has a lot to get off her chest. She also opens up to Geth about the fact that both she and the woman who had an affair with her husband are bisexual.

## Sources

* My Husband Cheated With My Best Friend on Earwolf
Que La Fuerza Esté Contigo (Number 94 - The Puppet Master)

Que La Fuerza Esté Contigo (Number 94 - The Puppet Master) is an episode of the Beautiful Follow-Ups podcast with the caller from the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People episode The Puppet Master.

## Episode Description

After episode 94 was released, Gethard found out that the caller's unique and hilarious laugh may have actually caused a car accident. In this follow-up, he talks about what it's like to be expecting a child, and he provides some parenting advice: don't take advice from anyone. But mostly, Geth just tries to bring on that magical, car-crash-causing laugh.

## Sources

* Que La Fuerza Est? Contigo (Number 94 - The Puppet Master) on Stitcher
Jersey Italian Grandma

rsey Italian Grandma is Episode 363 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Kidnapping mobsters, a phone call from beyond the grave, and holy water in a vodka bottle. A Jersey Italian grandmother always has stories. She and Geth bond over Jersey Italian accents, Sunday dinners, and potatoes in a cup. She also describes her unique relationship with her ex-husband and shares her love of the Tour de France.
Chill (with Justifiable Rage)

Chill (with Justifiable Rage) is Episode 190 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

In her work as a community organizer, this caller loves listening to other people's stories and asking tough questions. She tells her story and it includes a lot of struggles particularly with her father and his alcoholism including things like a warrant for murder and being surveilled by the State Police.

## Sources

* Chill (with Justifiable Rage) on Earwolf
Monogamish

Monogamish is Episode 312 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A woman opens up about being a closeted bisexual during her marriage. She shares with Geth how infertility issues and getting divorced led to coming out as polyamorous. She also discusses having Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and what it’s like being in a throuple.
Clothing Optional Gay Resort (Live from San Francisco)

Clothing Optional Gay Resort (Live from San Francisco) is Episode 311 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Where does one put their room key and vax card at a nude resort? Our caller reveals the answer to Geth live from San Francisco. He shares his theory on why older gay men are drawn to Palm Springs. Later on, he tells the bizarre story of temporarily losing his hearing and sense of balance. He also talks about losing his brother to addiction, making his friend go to rehab, and helps an audience member choose their next tattoo.

## Sources

* Clothing Optional Gay Resort (Live from San Francisco) on Earwolf
Everyone Is A Survivor (Tanya from Motor City Mayhem)

Everyone Is A Survivor (Tanya from Motor City Mayhem) is Episode 241 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Geth chats one on one with Tanya from Motor City Mayhem (episode 187) about the aftermath of the home invasion that left his father dead and brother unable to speak. They discuss coping with ongoing grief, with some laughs along the way.

## Notes

This caller from this episode was also featured in the Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People episode Motor City Mayhem (Murdered Dads).

This episode is included on the Beautiful/Anonymous: Tragedies, Hardships, Survivors Spotify Playlist curated by Chris Gethard.

## Sources

* Everyone Is A Survivor (Tanya from Motor City Mayhem) on Earwolf
Pharmacy Technician to Welder

Pharmacy Technician to Welder is Episode 336 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Getting arrested on New Year's Eve was a blessing in disguise. A woman describes how working as a pharmacy tech led to pill addiction. She opens up to Geth about starting detox in prison and healing her relationship with her son. She also shares what it's like welding space crap" with lasers and what she's learned in recovery about empathy."

## Sources

* Pharmacy Technician to Welder on Earwolf
Cadaver Epiphany

Cadaver Epiphany is Episode 88 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A first year medical student tells Gethard how dissecting dead bodies changed her feelings on death. She opens up about how her mother inspired her to study medicine and some of the worst smells she's encountered, like when she had to dissect a human rectum. Recorded live in Gainesville, Florida.
Road Dogs

Road Dogs is Episode 108 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Driving 10-12 hours a day buying and selling machinery can lead to challenges like finding a good gym and getting sufficient protein while avoiding fast food. Gethard has a fun chat with two dudes on a long road trip about making major life changes, maintaining positivity after losing loved ones, and creatine farts.

## Notes

This caller was also featured in the Beautiful Follow-Ups episode Road Dogs The Movie (Number 108 - Road Dogs).
Ayahuasca

Ayahuasca is Episode 186 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A committed follower of Santo Daime, a Brazilian religion and spiritual tradition, tells Gethard about her many (many, many, many) experiences with Ayahuasca.

## Notes

This episode is included on the Beautiful/Anonymous: Sex, Drugs, & Rock and Roll Spotify Playlist curated by Chris Gethard.
Caught My Husband With A Sex Worker

Caught My Husband With A Sex Worker is Episode 227 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A divorcée shares details from the ledger of the 35 men she's dated since her marriage ended and some of them are wild. From hitting on someone else during a date to commitment issues, welcome to the "The Gong Show" dating game.

## Sources

* Caught My Husband With A Sex Worker on Earwolf
Big City To The Middle of Nowhere

Big City To The Middle of Nowhere is Episode 332 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

The nature is good, but the isolation and no pizza delivery? Not so great. A lawyer speaks with Geth about transitioning from big city living to farm life. She opens up about her discomfort “presenting as wealthy,” growing up working class, and raising her kids not to be spoiled. Later on, she shares what happened when her baby needed brain surgery and her deep appreciation for Canada’s healthcare system.

## Sources

* Big City To The Middle of Nowhere on Earwolf