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39-Year-Old Grandma

39-Year-Old Grandma is Episode 119 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A young grandmother with a family tree that involves some unusually complicated math talks with Gethard about rolling with the punches and rising above the obstacles that life puts in her way.

## Notes

The caller from this episode was one of the callers in Bonus: Beautiful Resolutions. The caller is also one of the callers in the Beautiful Resolutions for 2020 episode. They were also featured in the Beautiful Follow-Ups episode 41-Year-Old Grandma (Number 119 - 39-Year-Old Grandma).

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
Ending A Parade of Tragedies

Ending A Parade of Tragedies is Episode 236 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A parade of tragedies, including being sued by her drug addicted mom, defined this caller's early life. After ending codependencies and working to remove herself from chaos, good things started happening to this pregnant mother of twins.

## Sources

* Ending A Parade of Tragedies on Earwolf
Rabbits and Catholics

Rabbits and Catholics is Episode 81 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Recently engaged to a deeply Catholic man, this week's caller asks Gethard for some guidance. Also in this week's call: weird stuff at cybernetic garage sales, near death experiences at jury duty, and an answer to the question: How do rabbits react to the sound of Gethard's voice?
My Dead Ex Is My Sperm Donor

My Dead Ex Is My Sperm Donor is Episode 231 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

This caller and her girlfriend are trying to have a baby via IVF in a very unusual way. She tells Geth about the many outcomes that the process could bring, including a scenario where both she and her girlfriend get pregnant.

## Notes

Chris discusses how if he's forced to get a dog, he wants to get one that will kill on command to protect his son.

## Sources

* My Dead Ex Is My Sperm Donor on Earwolf
In Full Bloom (Number 120 - Out Of The Closet)

In Full Bloom (Number 120 - Out Of The Closet) is an episode of the Beautiful Follow-Ups podcast with the caller from the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People episode Out Of The Closet.

## Episode Description

Just recently coming to terms with his sexuality when he was on the show in July 2017, caller 120 set a deadline to come out to his friends & religious family by the end of the month. He tells Geth how it was both liberating and challengingly emotional.

## Sources

* In Full Bloom (Number 120 - Out Of The Closet) on Stitcher
A Posh Liver Transplant

A Posh Liver Transplant is Episode 275 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

The "Posh Perspective" caller updates Geth on a recent liver transplant. She talks about the difficulty of processing that someone had to die for her to survive. Her girlfriend also shares what the experience was like advocating for a loved one in the hospital.

## Notes

This is the same caller from A Posh Perspective.
Mom Fell In Love With a Scam Artist

Mom Fell In Love With a Scam Artist is Episode 293 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A daughter tells Geth the story of a scam artist who manipulated her mother. She gets into the details of how this young man took advantage of many other divorced women.

## Sources

* Mom Fell In Love With a Scam Artist on Earwolf
Early Onset

Early Onset is Episode 17 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

She's just 25, but her mother has early onset Alzheimers. This is a call about remembering those who can no longer remember themselves.

## Notes

This caller was also featured in the Beautiful Follow-Ups episode Tears In Your Cranberry Sauce (Number 17 - Early Onset).

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

A Midwife Discusses Birth Schmutz is Episode 56 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Chris asks a midwife some real questions: has she ever seen someone in labor punch someone else? And, what happens to the schmutz left behind after a birth? Politically divisive topics are covered and important lessons are learned (like, never tell a family that the baby looks just like the dad).

## Sources

* A Midwife Discusses Birth Schmutz on Earwolf
Great Grandma Was A Serial Killer (Live From Chicago)

Great Grandma Was A Serial Killer (Live From Chicago) is Episode 347 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Rat poison, pill overdose, and tripping over a shotgun. A young woman describes the suspicious circumstances surrounding the deaths of her great grandma’s many husbands. She also opens up about overcoming a tumultuous childhood and what it’s like having 16 siblings. Later on, she reveals to Geth how she found love at IHOP and the dumbest way to get a concussion at a theme park.

## Sources

* Great Grandma Was A Serial Killer (Live From Chicago) on Earwolf
Quitting Journalism

Quitting Journalism is Episode 328 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A queer journalist opens up to Geth about the pressure to be active on social media and feeling traumatized covering the news. They discuss the complicated relationship between comedy and journalism and what happened when he got called out in someone’s special. He also talks through his frustrations with clickbait headlines and famous comedians making jokes about trans people.
Boujee Dirtbag

Boujee Dirtbag is Episode 350 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

What's Kim Kardashian like? A 25-year-old shares wild stories about living and working in a boujee Colorado ski town teaching wealthy people (including Kim and Kanye) how to ski. She opens up about being the daughter of diplomats wondering if she'll move to Europe to be closer to her parents. She describes moving between worlds hanging out with billionaires by day and dirtbag hippies" by night. She also explains why her father feels safer in Europe than he does in the U.S. as a black person."
Autopsy Technician

Autopsy Technician is Episode 314 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

An autopsy technician explains the origins of his dark sense of humor and why he wants a career change. He also opens up to Geth about the importance of emotionally detaching during an autopsy, the hardest he’s laughed a work, and how playing guitar helps him unwind. This episode includes graphic talk about autopsy work and mentions of sexual assault. So please keep that in mind before you listen and if you find these topics distressing, you might want to join us next episode instead.
I Found Closure

I Found Closure is Episode 173 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A caller opens up about a stigmatized condition and tells Geth about finding closure to a chapter of her life after hearing an old friend on Beautiful Anonymous.

## Notes

The caller in this episode was referred to as a friend that the caller in The Ultimate Bad Roommate Story had had to break ties with after the ordeal with her roommate.

Chris mentions that he is not a dog person but says that the caller's dog sounds cute.
A Bar Star Comes Out, Again

A Bar Star Comes Out, Again is Episode 220 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Gay conversion therapy, a failed marriage and finally coming out. A caller tells Geth about his religious upbringing and finding happiness later in life.

## Notes

This episode is included on the Beautiful/Anonymous: Pride Spotify Playlist curated by Chris Gethard.
Raising a Son With Autism

Raising a Son With Autism is Episode 319 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A father in Portugal opens up to Geth about fatherhood and raising a child with Autism. He explains how his son’s diagnosis made him start to question if he too might be on the Autism spectrum. He also discusses where to vacation in his home country and some things you might not know about Portugal.
Crisis Hotline Worker

Crisis Hotline Worker is Episode 292 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Chris speaks with a licensed therapist about what it's like talking people through a crisis and how their jobs overlap. They also get into the strange joys of having kids and the weird things that they do learning boundaries.
40 Lbs of Cat

40 Lbs of Cat is Episode 127 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Is Facebook evil? Can the internet become a more humane and civil place? Beautiful Anonymous's first official cat lady has a suggestion: A Sorry Sally Detector for internet communication. This week's caller has the inside tech scoop- she worked at Facebook during the 2016 election and is currently at Google.

## Notes

Chris discusses how he doesn't like dogs and how people have gotten madder at him for expressing this than any other thing he's said on the show.
5% Romantic Interest

5% Romantic Interest is Episode 37 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Hannibal Buress joins Chris on a call with a college freshman who is a lover of comedy struggling to find romance in his life. Should our caller ditch school and try his hand at comedy? Why were Chris and Hannibal crying last night? Is it normal to be aroused by stealing? These questions and many more will be answered.

## Notes

This is the first episode with a co-host.
Drug Money For Law School

Drug Money For Law School is Episode 321 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A law student shares how he ended up paying for school selling weed on the dark web. He explains why he thinks college is a scam and how dealing drugs is a study in human behavior. He also confirms Geth’s suspicions that law students like to party with a story about a mimosa brunch gone awry.
Diagnosed with Parkinson’s At 30

Diagnosed with Parkinson’s At 30 is Episode 277 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A woman with Parkinson’s talks about how getting brain surgery changed her life. She also educates Geth on the definition of masking and how medical marijuana has helped her. We decided to make a special t-shirt in honor of today’s caller. Go to Podswag.com/beautiful to grab your new favorite shirt, available in blue or red. All proceeds will be donated to The Michael J. Fox Foundation.

## Sources

* Diagnosed with Parkinson’s At 30 on Earwolf
2022 New Year's Resolutions

2022 New Year's Resolutions is Episode 299 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

From having more sex to writing a musical to leaving an abusive marriage, this year's callers have some big goals for 2022. Geth also talks with someone who really doesn't like bananas and a woman calls in from her bubble bath.
A Saudi Student in Canada

A Saudi Student in Canada is Episode 126 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A woman studying neurobiology in Toronto talks about her experience overcoming the cultural differences between Saudi Arabia, Canada & America. Get some veggie poutine, this call was recorded live at JFL Montreal.
American Studies

American Studies is Episode 71 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

What college major could possibly involve writing an academic paper comparing the 1968 film "The Parent Trap" with the 1998 remake starring Lindsay Lohan? It could only be Gethard's major, American Studies! This week's caller chats about what it's like to be an American Studies major during the Trump era and Chris shows off his talent for generating a good thesis.
4 Kids 0 Sex

4 Kids 0 Sex is Episode 10 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

After 8 years and 4 kids he is more in love with her than ever. But she may not be in love with him. This is the first time he's talking to anyone about it.

## Notes

The caller from this episode calls in again in the episode Rekindling An Old Friendship.
May 31 - Seattle, Washington - Triple Door

May 31 - Seattle, Washington - Triple Door is an episode of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People Live Tour podcast.

## Episode Description

This call was recorded live in front of an audience in Seattle, Washington. The caller talked about living in a co-op and hating it. The audience helped her find interesting ways to get even with her meddlesome neighbors.

## Sources

* May 31 - Seattle, Washington - Triple Door on Stitcher
New Job, Dead Dad

New Job, Dead Dad is Episode 313 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A daughter opens up about losing her dad and going through a big career change at the same time. She shares the strange way she got her new job and how it felt to plan a funeral for someone she never really knew.
EMT In The Epicenter

EMT In The Epicenter is Episode 212 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

The emergency calls are at an all time high but she says "the darkness makes the light seem brighter". Geth helps lighten the mood by talking about the haunted spots in her Long Island hometown and they bond over their shared psych med prescriptions.
Running Down a Stapler

Running Down a Stapler is Episode 8 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

The greatest songwriter of all time (self-proclaimed) has written 18,000 songs and counting, including one brand new song for us. Watch out, Tom Petty.

## Notes

The caller in this episode was also featured in the Beautiful Follow-Ups episode The One True Artist (Number 8 - Running Down A Stapler).

This episode is included on the Beautiful/Anonymous: Sex, Drugs, & Rock and Roll Spotify Playlist curated by Chris Gethard.
Attacked By Birds Listening to Beautiful/Anonymous (Live from Sacramento)

Attacked By Birds Listening to Beautiful/Anonymous (Live from Sacramento) is Episode 315 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

An ornithologist speaks with Geth about studying skuas and the time she almost punched a penguin. She opens up about how working in the field has affected her love life. She also describes the special bond that comes from living with a small group in a remote area and the joy of eating ice cream in Antarctica.

## Sources

* Attacked By Birds Listening to Beautiful/Anonymous (Live from Sacramento) on Earwolf
Mixed-Orientation Marriage

Mixed-Orientation Marriage is Episode 318 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

After 20 years together, her husband told her that he was attracted to men. Now they’re in an open marriage and still best friends. A woman opens up to Geth about being honest with their kids, sex after menopause, and her husband’s Parkinson’s diagnosis.
Hippie Dippie Public Speaking Consultant

Hippie Dippie Public Speaking Consultant is Episode 276 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A former Peace Corps volunteer explains to Geth what being a public speaking coach for Reiki healers and dentists entails. She also opens up about the strange journey that led to her current role.

## Sources

* Hippie Dippie Public Speaking Consultant on Earwolf
Out Of The Closet

Out Of The Closet is Episode 120 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A young man who has never told anyone about his sexuality finally does. He and Geth talk online relationships, coming out in conservative parts of the country, and being completely unimpressed by Mt. Rushmore.

## Notes

This caller was also featured in the Beautiful Follow-Ups episode In Full Bloom (Number 120 - Out Of The Closet).

This episode is included on the Beautiful/Anonymous: Pride Spotify Playlist curated by Chris Gethard.
200.5 Bonus: Two Hundred Things I've Learned From Beautiful/Anonymous

### Transcript

200.5 Bonus: Two Hundred Things I've Learned From Beautiful/Anonymous Transcript

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Dry Eyes But 2020 Vision

200.5 Bonus: Two Hundred Things I've Learned From Beautiful/Anonymous is Episode 200.5 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

In celebration of the 200th episode, Chris shares 200 lessons he's learned from Beautiful/Anonymous, ranging from heartbreaking to hilarious.

## Notes

Lessons 13 and 18 deal with Chris' dislike of dogs:

13. People get very upset when you say you don't love dogs.
38. When you say you don't like dogs a lot of people really immediately want to tell you what kind of dog you should get.

## Sources

* 200.5 Bonus: Two Hundred Things I've Learned From Beautiful/Anonymous on Earwolf
Math Guy vs. Geth

Math Guy vs. Geth is Episode 226 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A doctor of mathematics has a bone to pick with Chris about his dislike of the subject. They get into what schools could be doing differently to teach math and the surprising connections between their chosen fields.
Dodging Bombs & Tornados (Live from Boston)

Dodging Bombs & Tornados (Live from Boston) is Episode 333 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A gum covered dog, a bomb threatened hospital, and a tornado warning. A woman describes the cartoonish obstacles she had to overcome to visit her ailing father. She opens up to Geth about navigating family drama and the weirdness of getting emails about Father’s Day. Later on, the audience welcomes her to the “dead dad club” with no shortage of dark jokes.

## Sources

* Dodging Bombs & Tornados (Live from Boston) on Earwolf
300 Episodes, 300 Minutes

300 Episodes, 300 Minutes is Episode 300 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

On the 300th episode of Beautiful/Anonymous, Chris stays on the line for 5 hours. The only rule? The caller decides when it's time to hang up. Geth speaks with a Gen Z guy about his complicated love triangle and catches up with a woman he met in an AOL chat room 20 years ago.
Nap Time

Nap Time is Episode 133 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

"Day care is wild though, let me tell ya!" It's time to put down a bunch of one-year-olds for a nap and talk with Geth. Married young and facing a divorce in her 20s, this week's caller is ready to have some fun. Geth's advice: She has plenty of time to make mistakes.
Big Time Goof (Live from Ann Arbor)

Big Time Goof (Live from Ann Arbor) is Episode 323 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A self described “big time goof” with a laugh you won’t forget opens up to Geth about his dreams of becoming a traveling musician. The former children’s librarian discusses his favorite children’s book “Everybody Poops” and explains why he calls himself “the king of cats.” He also plays a song inspired by his life loosely titled “Narrow Urethra.” You can guess what that’s about.

## Sources

* Big Time Goof (Live from Ann Arbor) on Earwolf
I'm A Surrogate: Part 2

I'm A Surrogate: Part 2 is Episode 261.5 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A couple months after speaking with a surrogate, Geth follows up with her because she had some unfortunate news. They speak frankly about a difficult, taboo subject but express an enduring hopefulness for the future.
Anglican Bipolar Blacksheep

Anglican Bipolar Blacksheep is Episode 23 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

For generations her family has been preaching fire and brimstone in the Pentecostal church, but this caller had to find her own way. A self-described, "Anglican bipolar black sheep," she is now preaching a much different message, dedicated to the treatment of mental illness.
Cuddly Pudge

Cuddly Pudge is Episode 36 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Adopting a child from a foreign country takes a lot of time, patience, and passion. This week's caller has all of these things. He also has the hope that his son-to-be will have the opportunity to experience virtual reality toilets.

## Notes

This caller was also featured in the Beautiful Follow-Ups episode The Challenge of a Lifetime (Number 36 - Cuddly Pudge).
One Hundred Anonymous

One Hundred Anonymous is Episode 100 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

With a combined 200 years of life lived, a retired dentist and an amateur artist chat with Gethard about staying creative as you get older, living a fulfilling life, regrets and the fear of death. One key lesson: travel if you can, but skip The Mona Lisa, it's just not that interesting.
Identical Twins

Identical Twins is Episode 316 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Geth speaks with charming, identical twin geniuses about “twin hopping,” fraternal twin frauds, and who would play them in a film. They get into twin shenanigans like convincing people that identical twins don’t have belly buttons. Chris pitches ideas for a twin hosted podcast. They also discuss their jobs including working in national security and creating virtual reality textbook illustrations.
A True Crime Investigator

A True Crime Investigator is Episode 84 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Usually this caller is the one conducting the interview. He's a police officer by trade, but he works a little differently than your average cop. He investigates major crimes including sex crimes, shootings, robberies and murders. He tells Geth about some major cases from his career as well as his opinion on the podcast Serial.
Love Goes On (Number 69 - Love Is Everywhere)

Love Goes On (Number 69 - Love Is Everywhere) is an episode of the Beautiful Follow-Ups podcast with the caller from the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People episode Love Is Everywhere.

## Episode Description

In June 2017, a mother of 5 spent an hour talking to Chris from a waiting room, about to hear life or death test results from her daughter's oncologist. A year later, she tells Chris that all her daughter wants is for her and her family to keep living life, to know it's okay to be happy and to fight to keep her message, Love Is Everywhere, alive.

## Notes

This episode was also released in the main Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People feed as episode 144.6.

## Sources

* Love Goes On (Number 69 - Love Is Everywhere) on Stitcher
Go With The Flow

Go With The Flow is Episode 167 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Geth gets a peek into the chaotic life of a stay at home dad with 3 kids, a 4th on the way, and a daughter in the hospital.

## Notes

The caller mentions that they have a dog that acts like a cat and Chris mentions that this might be a dog that he might like.
Don't Say The C Word

### Related Episodes

Beautiful Resolutions for 2020, The Squirrel and the Giraffe, Bonus: Beautiful Resolutions for 2019, The King of Silver Linings

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My Partner is a Medical Mystery

Don't Say The C Word is Episode 210.5 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Geth did something a little different. 75 phones calls, 2.5 hours. No names. No mention of Coronavirus. Chris talks to new dads, a lady with a fish named Slim Shady, someone with extensive knowledge of Harry Truman, a woman with an affinity for abandoned shopping cards, and many more.

## Notes

One of the callers in this episode was also a caller talking about writing a book in the Beautiful Resolutions for 2020 episode of Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People. One of the callers in this episode was also a caller talking about having another child in the Bonus: Beautiful Resolutions for 2019 episode of Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People. The caller from the Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People episode The King of Silver Linings is a caller in this episode. The caller from the Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People episode The Squirrel and the Giraffe is likely a caller in this episode.
Black Teacher In Minneapolis

Black Teacher In Minneapolis is Episode 264 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A teacher from Minneapolis opens up about what life in his hometown has been like since the murder of George Floyd. He also shares with  Geth what he thinks others can do to combat systemic racism.

## Sources

* Black Teacher In Minneapolis on Earwolf
Bonus: Beautiful Resolutions

Bonus: Beautiful Resolutions is Episode 93.5 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Beautiful Anonymous fans called in for a series of brief one minute calls to tell Chris their goals, hopes and plans for 2018.

## Notes

One of the callers in this episode calls in again and is featured in 39-Year-Old Grandma.

## Sources

* Bonus: Beautiful Resolutions on Earwolf
Hiding In A Storage Space

Hiding In A Storage Space is Episode 80 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Today's caller is a dad with two sons who just dropped his 5 year old off for his first day of Kindergarten and he and his wife have their first couples therapy appointment that afternoon. The caller says that recent professional changes, growing confidence and a desire to get more out of life are driving him and wife apart but Gethard notices him expressing strong feelings toward a female coworker.
Citizen Of The World

Citizen Of The World is Episode 200 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A guy from the Deep South tells Chris some wild travel stories, and about the time he got hit by a car inside of a Waffle House.

## Notes

Chris and the caller discuss what type of dog Chris should theoretically get if his wife makes him get a dog.
My Dad Was An Axe Murderer

My Dad Was An Axe Murderer is Episode 359 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Imagine growing up with a secret so big, you had to change your name. A young man opens up about finding out that his father was an axe murderer. He describes what it was like meeting his dad for the first time in prison. He shares what happened when he realized that his college professor had picked up a hitchhiker that turned out to be his father. He and Geth also discuss America’s fascination with true crime and coming to terms with his trans identity.
Gay Mormon

Gay Mormon is Episode 141 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Imagine if your mom found out you were getting married because she saw your wedding on the TV news. He called in to point out an issue with episode 14 (that's 127 episodes ago!) but also tells Geth about growing up Mormon and being a stepdad.

## Notes

This episode is included on the Beautiful/Anonymous: Pride Spotify Playlist curated by Chris Gethard.
London Is Savage (in Quarantine)

London Is Savage (in Quarantine) is Episode 208 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

An Englishwoman is passing the time while self-isolating with a dry cough. She and Chris discuss Coronavirus in England and what it's like growing up with a bipolar mom. She also reveals her surprising connection to The Great British Bake Off.

## Sources

* London Is Savage (in Quarantine) on Earwolf
Goosey Bumpies (Number 187 Motor City Mayhem)

Goosey Bumpies (Number 187 Motor City Mayhem) is an episode of the Beautiful Follow-Ups podcast with the caller from the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People episode Motor City Mayhem (Murdered Dads).

## Episode Description

Geth catches up with the Motor City Mayhem guys and sees if they've calmed down. He chats with them all together and then one on one to see how they're individually doing. The results are surprisingly heartwarming.

## Notes

This episode was also released in the main Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People feed as episode 240.5.

## Sources

* Goosey Bumpies (Number 187 Motor City Mayhem) on Stitcher
Quit My Job, Now I Sell Crossbows

Quit My Job, Now I Sell Crossbows is Episode 280 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Years of sexism at her corporate job led this thirty-something woman to quit and become a Twitch streamer. She also started selling crossbows and finds it invigorating.

## Sources

* Quit My Job, Now I Sell Crossbows on Earwolf
Holy Moly

Holy Moly is Episode 74 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Having dealt with mental health issues and an eating disorder this caller now helps others confront those problems. She tells Chris about the repercussions of coming out in a small town, and the two discuss their strategies for dealing with anxiety, including the best funny animal videos on YouTube.
From Slinging Bibles to Slinging Knives

From Slinging Bibles to Slinging Knives is Episode 341 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

What's easier to sell: God or knives? A father of 2 speaks to Geth about going from pastor life to selling knives out of a van. He explains why some ministers end up leaving and moving into sales. He also opens up about adultery in the church, getting into therapy, trying weed, and how his marriage improved after switching careers.

## Sources

* From Slinging Bibles to Slinging Knives on Earwolf
Dating 3 People At Once

Dating 3 People At Once is Episode 354 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Is it ok to date multiple people at the same time? A 25-year-old asks Geth to help her choose between 3 guys that are interested in her. She opens up about getting dumped, becoming a serial Hinge dater, and not wanting to hurt other people. They also discuss the importance of having fun while you're young and how to stop thinking so hard.
At Sea On a Cardboard Boat (Live at the Vulture Festival)

At Sea On a Cardboard Boat (Live at the Vulture Festival) is Episode 16 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

It's the first ever taping of Beautiful/Anonymous from the Vulture Festival in NYC. The caller is a creative Canadian looking to sail her cardboard boat in the rough waters of daily life. Luckily the audience is on her side.

## Sources

* At Sea On a Cardboard Boat (Live at the Vulture Festival) on Earwolf
Brady Bunch Wedding / Ron Paul's Baby Returns

Brady Bunch Wedding / Ron Paul's Baby Returns is Episode 103 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A juicy family history, a fast approaching wedding and upcoming gallbladder surgery are on the caller's mind this week and Gethard helps her work through it all. After the call, stay tuned for a 2-year anniversary check-in (and live audience sing-along!) with caller #1, Ron Paul's Baby.

## Notes

The end of this episode features the return of Ron Paul's Baby who previously appeared on Ron Paul's Baby and Ron Paul Baby's Part 2.

## Sources

* Brady Bunch Wedding / Ron Paul's Baby Returns on Earwolf
How To Date A Sketch Comedian

How To Date A Sketch Comedian is Episode 210 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Stuck at home under lockdown with her parents, an art student calls in and talks to Gethard about how coronavirus has affected their lives so far. Geth gives advice on dating a sketch comedian and she opens up about her experience dating a former child actor.

## Sources

* How To Date A Sketch Comedian on Earwolf
Another 39 Year Old Grandma

Another 39 Year Old Grandma is Episode 244 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A recently retired real estate agent chats with Geth about what it's been like teaching her grandson at home and taking care of her dying mother. She also opens up about being a former drug addict and her views on reincarnation.
Farshuk

Farshuk - Гений Украины, отец Гетто. Играет на сервере с апреля 2020. Активный игрок.

## Farshuk

### Занимаемая должность

Мэр Сычуйнаньська, глава Гетто, директор УркАвтодора, Лидер церкви "Аниме"

### О себе

Строитель панелек и дорог, а вообще голова болит, писать не могу, помогите мне!!

## Биография

Пришел на сервер 18 апреля 2020. Сразу придумал себе занятие - строить гетто, которое уже 3 раза обещал себе закончить(если Номск сетнут то я застроюсь там).

Первое гетто строил смотря на реальный район гетто в Словацком Кошице, но изза слабой памяти назвал район Луникс IX, который был закончен 20 или 25 апреля 2020.

После чего был созыв игроков уплотнятся, в связи с чем был создан Юнкапск, куда я и отправился, ге возвел самую высокую дилду в городе, 2 небольших квартала возле нее, станцию метро(им. Омского метро) и конференц центр.

Закончив(Бросив) Юнкапск, 20 июля 2020, выкупил у m\_is\_milena територию Западного Обьгэса и основал там второй район Гетто - ЖопГэс, которую закончил строить к 28 июля.

В тот же день, основал свой город - Сычуйнаньськ(сначала Хуев, но был переименован под давлением общественности).

К середине сентября была застроена большая часть города, когда Ковальский начал проектировать новые развязки из Калибрии, которые позднее переросли в Южную промышленнную зону и автобаны А1 и А2, к которым я так же приложил руки.

29 сентября большинство развязок было построено, и я вернулся к строительству Сычуйнаньська.

Тогда же происходить Первый сет Москвы, и я перехожу к ее восстановлению, строя там несколько домов а также частично создаю сетку улиц на юге Москвы.

5 Ноября учавствую в Великом Ноябрьском суде и записываю его результаты, которые чуть позднее будут аннулированы.

11 ноября строю долгожданный съезд из Москвы на Автобан, тогда же принимаю учатие в продлении автобанов до Моргасса.

В тот же день принимаю решение закончить один из главных дорожных долгостроев сервера - турбинную развязку на пересечении ЛКАДа и Автобанов Даника.

К 16 ноября развязка, строительство которой затянулось на долгие пол года официально была закончена, тиакже как и северное полукольцо Автобана, которое замкнулось под построенной развязкой.

В тот же день с разрешения администрации, територия Бахчисарая была урезана, и на освободившихся землях строится новый район гетто - Новые Позняки.

## Достижения

Строил Гетто, Сычуйнаньськ, активно застраивал Юнкапск, перестраивал Москву проводил реконструкцию и строительство развязок под руководством Ковальского. Дростроил Турбину Свувича.

## Должности

Директор УкрАвтодора, Мэр Сычуйнаньська, глава Гетто, глава подпольной церкви Аниме.

### Факты

Расскажите о себе несколько занимательных фактов.

* живу в Украине и страдаю от загрузки картинок в ВК.
* люблю высокие потолки (5-6 блоков).
* Не люблю шизу Юры.
* Люблю строить дороги
* Пол года сидел на дистанционке и нихуя не выучил, зато построил Сычуйнаньськ
June 9 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Theatre of Living Arts

June 9 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Theatre of Living Arts is an episode of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People Live Tour podcast.

## Episode Description

A literature-loving young woman gets into the nitty gritty of being a sugar baby. Topics covered include: grappling with being a sugar baby and a feminist, the worst internet comments she's received and her love of Kafka.

## Sources

* June 9 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Theatre of Living Arts on Stitcher
Polyamorous Group Real Estate

Polyamorous Group Real Estate is Episode 189 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A caller is trying to get a mortgage to buy a duplex with a big group of polyamorous friends and family in Southern Maine.

## Notes

This caller was featured in the Beautiful Follow-Ups episode Animal Kingdom Throuple (Number 189 Polyamorous Group Real Estate).

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

## Sources

* Polyamorous Group Real Estate on Earwolf
Frog Bog and A Porn Closet

Frog Bog and A Porn Closet is Episode 294 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A former carny talks about the time she taught a former president how to play Frog Bog. She also shares other crazy job stories with Geth including working for a tech company that had a giant porn closet.
Fail Army Cop

Fail Army Cop is Episode 38 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A small town police officer chats with Chris about the current state of policing in the United States. They try their best to reconcile a divisive issue that incites a lot of passion on all sides. And this is all going on while our caller is on his couch watching Fail Army videos on YouTube.
Ron Paul's Baby Part 2

Ron Paul's Baby Part 2 is Episode 52 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

For the one-year anniversary episode, Chris reunites with the very first Beautiful Anonymous caller: Ron Paul's Baby. Find out if having his story told to millions of people has changed him for better or worse. Did the spotlight destroy him or save him? Most importantly - has it gotten him some dates?

## Notes

This episode featured the return of the first caller to the show, Ron Paul's Baby. Ron Paul's Baby also appeared at the end of Brady Bunch Wedding / Ron Paul's Baby Returns, on the second year anniversary of Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People.
Nothing But Threesomes (Live from Woodstock)

Nothing But Threesomes (Live from Woodstock) is Episode 329 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A 24-year-old woman keeps getting hit on by couples, but she’s never had a threesome. Geth and a live audience help her decide if she should go on a throuple date for the free food. She also opens up about moving from a small island to NYC to escape the fighting between her mom and grandma. She wonders if her dysfunctional family is the reason she attracts engaged women, married men who claim to be in the secret service, and other “crazy people.”

## Sources

* Nothing But Threesomes (Live from Woodstock) on Earwolf
Brain Surgery Changed My Boyfriend

Brain Surgery Changed My Boyfriend is Episode 346 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

They were planning their life together, but a traumatic brain injury changed everything. A woman shares what happened when her boyfriend woke up from brain surgery with a different personality and no memory of their relationship. She opens up about moving to a big city, becoming a DJ, and how in a way, they both became different people. Later on, she and Geth discuss getting sober, sexual compatibility post brain surgery, biking to Mexico, and the beauty of life now.

## Sources

* Brain Surgery Changed My Boyfriend on Earwolf
An Octopus Living in Baltimore

An Octopus Living in Baltimore is Episode 202 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A Baltimorean waxes nostalgic about his hometown and talks about his near fatal encounter with a freight elevator. Things take an interesting turn when the conversation turns to toxic masculinity.

## Sources

* An Octopus Living in Baltimore on Earwolf
Odd Duck Trucker

Odd Duck Trucker is Episode 273 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

The deregulation of the US trucking industry led to major changes including the decline of unions over the last few decades. A Minnesotan truck driver tells Geth about his experience, how immigrant truck drivers are being taken advantage of, and how he feels as a liberal "odd duck trucker".
More Farts, Bananas & Potatoes (Number 65 Deaf)

More Farts, Bananas & Potatoes (Number 65 Deaf) is an episode of the Beautiful Follow-Ups podcast with the caller from the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People episode Deaf.

## Episode Description

Caller 65 from the "Deaf" episode catches up with Geth about married life, what it's like to travel deaf, plus he makes his interpreter say more embarrassing things.

## Sources

* More Farts, Bananas & Potatoes (Number 65 Deaf) on Stitcher
Farm Sprout & Ma Dukes (Number 139 - House Burned Down)

Farm Sprout & Ma Dukes (Number 139 - House Burned Down) is an episode of the Beautiful Follow-Ups podcast with the caller from the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People episode House Burned Down.

## Episode Description

Hear from Caller 139 (nickname: Farm Sprout) on a landline! Plus, her mom, Ma Dukes, shows up and it somehow involves a sword fighting duel, a viking funeral, lightsabers, and a lucrative NetFlix special. More importantly, we find out how Cedric the Donkey is doing plus a new animal friend: Croissant Cat.

## Sources

* Farm Sprout & Ma Dukes (Number 139 - House Burned Down) on Stitcher
Prison Bound

### Beautiful Follow-Ups

Two Grooms, One Inmate (Number 121 - Prison Bound & Number 18 - OTL in a Hopeless Place),15 Months In Prison (Number 121 - Prison Bound), 3 Months Left (Number 121 Prison Bound)

### Next Episode

Northern Ireland

Prison Bound is Episode 121 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

In a few days, this caller will turn herself over to federal authorities and begin a multi-year prison sentence. She tells Geth about how she ended up with a federal indictment, getting sober and all the fast food she'll be eating before turning herself in.

## Notes

This caller was featured in the Beautiful Follow-Ups episodes Two Grooms, One Inmate (Number 121 - Prison Bound & Number 18 - OTL in a Hopeless Place), 15 Months In Prison (Number 121 - Prison Bound), and 3 Months Left (Number 121 Prison Bound).

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

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

## References

1. ↑ https://medium.com/@chrisgeth/a-beginners-guide-to-beautiful-anonymous-dffa5a520f52
Could You Beat a Raccoon In a Fight? (Live from Edinburgh)

Could You Beat a Raccoon In a Fight? (Live from Edinburgh) is Episode 340 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Chris speaks with a young woman about her psychic abilities, putting them to the test in front of the live audience. She explains her fascination with astrology TikTok and analyzes Geth's birth chart despite his skepticism. He presents some thought provoking questions about raccoons, favorite berries, and the existence of ghosts. Later on, she opens up about doing EMDR therapy and how it's benefitted her.

## Sources

* Could You Beat a Raccoon In a Fight? (Live from Edinburgh) on Earwolf
Americanize My Accent

Americanize My Accent is Episode 356 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A 26-year-old social worker explains how she “Americanized” her Indian accent by watching “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.” She opens up to Geth about assimilating to the U.S. and why her opinions on arranged marriage did not sit well with her parents. She also shares how undiagnosed Lyme disease led to her becoming immunocompromised.
May 30 - Vancouver, BC, Canada - Biltmore Cabaret

May 30 - Vancouver, BC, Canada - Biltmore Cabaret is an episode of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People Live Tour podcast.

## Episode Description

This call was recorded live in front of an audience in Vancouver, Canada. The caller talked about growing up Irish Catholic, which is something she has in common with Gethard. The call gets pretty serious but she also lightheartedly provides some fashion advice to the guys in the audience: no high socks with sandals.

## Sources

* May 30 - Vancouver, BC, Canada - Biltmore Cabaret on Stitcher
June 8 - Toronto, Canada - The Royal Theatre

June 8 - Toronto, Canada - The Royal Theatre is an episode of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People Live Tour podcast.

## Episode Description

Triple feature! Three callers with dirty mouths (sorry sally!) chat with Chris. Then, something magical happens with a 4th caller.

## Sources

* June 8 - Toronto, Canada - The Royal Theatre on Stitcher
Country AF

Country AF is Episode 67 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

On her lunch break, today's caller engages in some light hearted chit chat about office gossip and her (sometimes frustrating) side gig as a wedding photographer. But then, when a hot button political issue comes up, things start to get heated.
Power Grid of Love

Power Grid of Love is Episode 48 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Interested in the intricacies of how the US electrical grid functions? No? Well, you will be interested in hearing about how the caller wants to "disconnect from her ex-boyfriend's power grid". Love, in the language of electricity. Sit back and soak up the metaphors.
Just Like A Johnny Cash Song

Just Like A Johnny Cash Song is Episode 62 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Raised in a tumultuous household and married at eighteen to the pastor's son, today's caller was divorced before she turned twenty. Betrayal, love triangles and shotgun deaths are all a part of the wild ride that she's lived in her twenty-six years.

## Sources

* Just Like A Johnny Cash Song on Earwolf
Cruise Ship Mafia

Cruise Ship Mafia is Episode 53 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

After graduating from the actual (pre-Jack Black) School of Rock, playing with the likes of Peter Frampton, this week's caller found himself traveling the world as a cruise ship musician. Get the behind-the-scenes details on life at sea and its secret black market economy, plus hear a very special Springsteen sing-a-long between two Jerseyites.
The Land Of Smiles (Live from Denver)

The Land Of Smiles (Live from Denver) is Episode 317 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

A native Texan opens up to Geth about leaving everything behind after her mom’s death and moving to Thailand. She shares a crazy story about the time she got robbed then moved in with a Muay Thai fighter. She also talks about the complicated relationship she had with her mom including the fact that she slept with several of her friends. This episode includes a conversation about suicide, so please keep that in mind before you listen. If you or someone you know needs help, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

## Sources

* The Land Of Smiles (Live from Denver) on Earwolf
First Burp, First Kid (Live From Omaha)

First Burp, First Kid (Live From Omaha) is Episode 307 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Geth speaks with a new dad who recently got surgery to help him burp. Will the live crowd in Omaha get to hear the caller belch? Only time will tell. He and Chris also talk about favorite sodas, like/dislike of plant-based meat, and the sudden urge to protect your kid once they’re born.

## Sources

* First Burp, First Kid (Live From Omaha) on Earwolf
Hold My Caipirinha

Hold My Caipirinha is Episode 156 of the Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People podcast.

## Episode Description

Gethard heard he has a cult following in Brazil, so this week the line was open to Brazilian numbers only. Immigration issues, education and social work are on the caller's mind. She also opens up about sexual assault and abuse.