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Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

642 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 64.9K ratings

Hi, I’m Dax Shepard, and I love talking to people. I am endlessly fascinated by the messiness of being human, and I find people who are vulnerable and honest about their struggles and shortcomings to be incredibly sexy. I invite you to join me as I explore other people’s stories. We will celebrate, above all, the challenges and setbacks that ultimately lead to growth and betterment. What qualifies me for such an endeavor? More than a decade of sobriety, a degree in Anthropology and four years of improv training. I will attempt to discover human “truths” without any laboratory work, clinical trials or data collection. I will be, in the great tradition of 16th-century scientists, an Armchair Expert.

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Episodes

Flightless Bird: Pickleball

March 28, 2023 07:30 - 54 minutes

In this week’s Flightless Bird, David Farrier sets out to understand America’s fastest growing sport, pickleball. Why did five million Americans turn to pickleball during the pandemic, and why did Tom Brady and LeBron James buy franchises in various Pickleball leagues? David goes to meet and play Pickleball with one of America’s best players, Jessie Irvine, to discover some tips and tricks. Along the way he discovers why Americans are suing each other over pickleball, before talking to Chuck ...

Flightless Bird: Rabies

March 21, 2023 07:30 - 51 minutes

In this week’s Flightless Bird, David Farrier gets bitten by a squirrel, forcing him to come face-to-face with his greatest nightmare: rabies. Why does this virus have a near 100% mortality rate and how are you meant to be treated for it? David joins the 60,000 Americans who find themselves having to reckon with the risk of rabies every year, whether they are bitten by dogs, raccoons, bats… or in David’s case, a squirrel. To learn more, David meets fellow victims Courtney and Paul, who all ha...

Flightless Bird: BBQ

March 14, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour

In this week’s Flightless Bird, David Farrier travels to Austin, Texas to investigate America’s love of BBQ. Why do 7 out of 10 adults in America own some kind of BBQ device, and why is there so much BBQ in Texas? David meets up with the BBQ editor of Texas Monthly, Daniel Vaughn. David discovers that Daniel has eaten at over 2,000 barbecue spots all over the planet… 2,119 to be precise - many of them in Texas. Daniel agrees to take David on a day of BBQ eating, from Austin to Lockhart to Lul...

Flightless Bird: Waco

March 07, 2023 08:30 - 51 minutes

In this week’s Flightless Bird, David Farrier sets out to Waco, Texas - taking a drive to visit the Branch Davidians compound, the old home of David Koresh. David is surprised to find that the strange offshoot of the Seventh Day Adventist church still exists and sits down to interview their new leader. Why are they still on the same grounds where so many terrible things happened? What do they believe? What do they think of Koresh? What is inside their church? And why did things go so crazy he...

Flightless Bird: Waffle House

February 28, 2023 08:30 - 54 minutes

In this week’s Flightless Bird, David Farrier sets out to understand Waffle House, the much loved diner found scattered throughout the American south. What makes this chain so special, and what the heck is the Waffle House Index? David interviews Waffle House’s Njeri Boss about the magic of waffles and why it’s actually more about the hash browns. He also talks to photographer Micah Cash about his book Waffle House Vistas (https://bittersoutherner.com/) and why this generic shoebox restaurant...

Flightless Bird: DMV

February 21, 2023 08:30 - 50 minutes

In this week’s Flightless Bird, David Farrier sets out for the DMV in an attempt to get his American driver’s license. By his side (and scared in the passenger seat) is Monica Padman, there to assist the New Zealander in his quest. Things take a turn when they discover Monica’s car is far too dirty. A diversion to a carwash, a quick quiche, and a lot of debate over the road rules take the pair to the DMV. Will David pass? What could go wrong? A whole lot, apparently. Learn more about your ad...

Flightless Bird: Valentine's Day

February 14, 2023 08:30 - 47 minutes

In this week’s Flightless Bird, David Farrier sets out to understand America’s obsession with Valentine's Day. Why do Americans fork out $20 billion each year in an attempt to woo a mate or prove their love to an existing one? David discovers he doesn’t have a valentine, so interviews online dating coach Perri Schneider. What are the do’s and don’ts of American dating? Farrier then discovers that sales of vibrators go up on and around Valentine's Day, so talks to engineer Anna Lee of Lioness ...

Flightless Bird: Sandwiches

February 07, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour

In this week’s Flightless Bird, David Farrier looks at America’s obsession with sandwiches. Why is Subway the United State’s biggest fast food chain, leaving Starbucks and McDonalds in its wake? To get answers, David heads to Philly to investigate one of America’s greatest inventions: The Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich. There he discovers two sandwich stores locked in a decades-long rivalry. What’s the beef between Geno’s and Pat’s? And what of the man who supplies both stores with their tasty s...

Flightless Bird: New Zealand Summer Vacation

January 31, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour

In this week’s Flightless Bird, David Farrier returns to Aotearoa, New Zealand, to investigate why so many of New Zealand's native birds are flightless. Literally. David sets out to find three such creatures: the little penguin, the kakapo, and - of course - the useless kiwi bird. What happened to their wings, and why does the world’s heaviest parrot choose to live on the forest floor instead of the majestic trees? David learns why New Zealand birds are so stinky and marvels at the weight of ...

Race to 35: Esther Perel

December 21, 2022 08:30 - 49 minutes

BONUS episode of Race to 35 with Esther Perel. Months after their retrievals, Monica and Liz return to the attic to discuss their feelings surrounding the egg retrieval process with some distance from the experience. Esther Perel joins the women in the attic to talk about ambiguous loss, jealousy/discomfort, and plans for the future.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flightless Bird: Christmas

December 20, 2022 08:30 - 1 hour

In this week’s Flightless Bird, David Farrier looks at why Christmas is the OG holiday in America. He brings back Mike McHargue from the very first episode of Flightless Bird to talk about how religion and commerce mix. In 2021 Americans spent $800 billion on Christmas-related purchases and this year it looks to soar to new heights! Mike and David delve into the origins of Santa Claus, before David takes a trip to “Holiday Road,'' a giant Christmas display in Calabasas. Finally, David calls h...

Race to 35: Post Retrieval

December 14, 2022 08:30 - 55 minutes

Monica and Liz get retrieved in episode 10 (out of 10) of Race to 35. In the final episode, L & M chat mere hours after their retrieval. They discuss their feelings, talk about the trigger shot experience, and discuss how their teams performed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flightless Bird: Soft Drinks

December 13, 2022 08:30 - 57 minutes

In this week’s Flightless Bird, David Farrier sets out to understand the vast array of soft drinks on offer in the United States of America. He ends up stumbling into Waco, Texas - home of Dr. Pepper - where he attempts to solve the riddle of what the heck Dr. Pepper tastes like. Along the way, he discovers Big Red and the chaotic history of bottled soda water. He visits the Dr. Pepper Museum where he meets the Dr. Pepper-obsessed Joy Summer-Smith, associate director of the Dr. Pepper Museum....

Race to 35: Day 9 + Andrew Solomon

December 07, 2022 08:30 - 1 hour

Monica and Liz are all synced up in episode 9 (out of 10) of Race to 35. The two are feeling unexpectedly sad as this process comes to an end. They have resigned to the idea that their follicles are players and that they, the coaches, can only do so much. Liz re-visits trauma from her synchronized swimming days and talks about the time she interviewed for Anna Wintour. L & M chat with Andrew Solomon (Pulitzer Prize finalist author of Far from the Tree: Parents, Children and the Search for Ide...

Flightless Bird: Leaf Blowers

December 06, 2022 08:30 - 48 minutes

In this week’s Flightless Bird, David Farrier sets out to understand why Americans love leaf blowers so much. Plagued by leaf blowers around his tiny one-bedroom apartment, David attempts to reach President Joe Biden to discuss leaf blower use at the White House. Failing miserably, he has to settle for another politician - also powerful - Pleasantville Village Trustee, Nicole Asquith. Why are various cities and states attempting to phase out gas-guzzling leaf blowers and why are they so dange...

Race to 35: Day 8 + Chelsea Handler

November 30, 2022 08:30 - 46 minutes

Liz and Monica declare their sisterhood in episode 8 (of 10) of Race to 35. The two discuss how pain is passed down, Monica cries over Delta, and they talk about how this experience is affecting the way they view their parents. In the second half of the episode, they discuss the choice to not have kids with Chelsea Handler. They talk about the value of being able to give globally instead of insularly, Chelsea shares the story of when she realized she didn't want kids, and she reinforces the i...

Flightless Bird: Bears

November 29, 2022 08:30 - 58 minutes

In this week’s Flightless Bird, David Farrier sets out to understand one of America’s grandest animals, the Grizzly Bear. Emblazoned on the California flag and seal, what does this giant predator have to say about the American people? David discovers that animals kill about 400 Americans every year… how many of those deaths involve bears? To get some perspective on this often misunderstood creature, David sits down with journalist and newspaper editor Rob Chaney, who wrote an incredible book ...

Race to 35: Day 7 + Dana

November 23, 2022 08:30 - 1 hour

Liz and Monica are “feeling superior to men today" in episode 7 (of 10) of Race to 35. The two talk about their fears of being needy and question what it would look like to build a non-traditional family. They chat with a choice mom, Dana, who has a two year old son via IUI and donor. She talks the women through the process of picking a donor and the highs and lows of having a child without a partner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flightless Bird: Thanksgiving

November 22, 2022 08:30 - 56 minutes

In this week’s Flightless Bird, David Farrier sets out to find the perfect turkey and in doing so discovers what Thanksgiving is all about. Somehow, Farrier gets acclaimed celebrity chef Michael Voltaggio to cook him, Dax, Monica, and Rob a full Thanksgiving meal - which involves a lot of turkey, sides, stuffing and pies. Voltaggio and Farrier discuss turkey jacuzzis and where Michael can be found most Thanksgivings. Puzzled by the origins of Thanksgiving, David talks to Crystal EchoHawk, fou...

Race to 35: Day 6 + Christina Perri

November 16, 2022 08:30 - 1 hour

Monica and Liz's trays finally arrive in Episode 6 (out of 10) of Race to 35. In this episode, the two women start a new shot and Monica lies to Liz about how much it hurts. Additionally, Liz is put on a blood thinner because she tested positive for a genetic blood mutation. The two talk to singer/songwriter Christina Perri about her struggle with fertility and her experience enduring multiple miscarriages. Christina learns vital information about her body and the simple solution that could h...

Flightless Bird: Airports

November 15, 2022 08:30 - 53 minutes

In this week’s Flightless Bird, David Farrier sets out to understand the American airport and what makes it tick. Why are the top seven busiest airports in the world all based in America, and what does that mean for the traveler? David sets off for the world’s third business airport, Denver, to dig into the various conspiracy theories surrounding the airport. Why does it greet passengers with a giant terrifying mustang with glowing red eyes and did it really kill the artist who made it? David...

Race to 35: Day 5 + Andrew Huberman

November 09, 2022 08:30 - 2 hours

Liz and Monica decide they can't get canceled in ep 5 (of 10) of Race to 35. They revisit a final destination moment from last night's shots and Liz declares she finally feels like a person after hearing words of encouragement from an Uber mom. Monica receives some encouraging news about her follicles and they lament about the stingy medication implementation. Then they get science-y with professor at Stanford, podcaster and friend of the pod - Andrew Huberman. Huberman talks about how to max...

Flightless Bird: News

November 08, 2022 08:30 - 1 hour

In this week’s Flightless Bird, David sets out to understand American Network News, and the country’s obsession with rolling 24/7 news coverage. Why does the Fox News Channel averaged more total viewers than CNN and MSNBC combined and how is American TV news faring in the wake of Twitter and TikTok? David talks to Stacy Scholder, a professor at the University of Southern California who teaches TV journalism. What is she teaching the next generation of TV journalists and what was it like cover...

Race to 35: Day 4 + Eve Wiley + Bee

November 02, 2022 07:30 - 2 hours

Liz and Monica don't know what's real in episode 4 (of 10) of Race to 35. Monica receives unfortunate news from her doctor, we learn about Liz's synchronized swimming history and they remind each other they can do hard things. The remainder of the episode focuses on fertility fraud. They speak with Eve Wiley, advocate for regulation and legislation in the fertility industry, who tells a harrowing personal experience in uncovering her genetic truth. We also speak to Bee, a young woman who disc...

Flightless Bird: Maths

November 01, 2022 07:30 - 58 minutes

In this week’s Flightless Bird, David Farrier sets out to understand why Americans say “math”, while New Zealand - and most of the rest of the world - says “maths”. He speaks to Dean Koorey about the mysteries of language, before stumbling into the depths of math/maths and the perils of the metric system. How many ounces in a pound? How many pounds are in a stone? And why is America stuck using the imperial system when the rest of the planet loves the sensible metric system? Farrier is shocke...

Race to 35: Day 3 + Emily Oster + January Jones

October 26, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour

Monica and Liz are owning their dumbness in episode 3 (of 10) of Race to 35. They discuss last night's shots which were an utter disaster involving Monica giving Liz a proper stabbing. They talk to Emily Oster, American author and professor of economics at Brown, who talks about how to apply the principles of economics to fertility and pregnancy. She applies cost/benefit, optimizing the margin and opportunity cost to their egg freezing journey. They also speak to a friend of the pod, actress ...

Flightless Bird: Halloween

October 25, 2022 07:30 - 57 minutes

In this week’s Flightless Bird, David Farrier sets to understand where the heck Halloween came from, a holiday that generates over $10 billion in retail sales in the US each year. Why does an average American spend $60 on the scary day, and is it more tied in with paganism, Christianity, or scary monsters? David meets with Regina Hansen - a writer and scholar who teaches at Boston University - to talk about why we used to carve turnips instead of pumpkins, before calling up professor of philo...

Race to 35: Day 2 + Douglas NeJamie + Dre & Rachel

October 19, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour

Monica and Liz are feeling "floopy" in episode 2 (of 10) of Race to 35. They discuss the previous nights' shots, the potentially deathly air bubble, substitute trays, and how they shouldn't be allowed to make purchases or decisions of any kind. They talk to Douglas NeJaime who is a professor of Law at Yale. Douglas specializes in parentage law and provides insight on what we deem legal parents in this country. Liz and Monica also talk to Dre and Rachel - a beautiful married couple who chose t...

Flightless Bird: Shower Curtains

October 18, 2022 07:30 - 39 minutes

In this week’s Flightless Bird, David Farrier sets out to understand why America - despite all its advancements in innovation and technology - has decided to stick with the puzzling shower curtain. Why, while countries like New Zealand embrace the shower door, is America stuck in a long-term love affair with the fabric (or sometimes plastic) mistress? David calls his old friend Harvey from the Toilets episode to discuss American showering habits, before spending the day with the self-proclaim...

Race to 35: Day 1

October 12, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour

Day 1 - Liz and Monica embark on their fertility journey. They sit down with Monica’s BFF - who has gone through the egg retrieval process herself - to ask questions and discuss their fears about the upcoming 10 days. They talk needles, they learn what follicles are, and they equate the vaginal ultrasound wand to an uncomfortable dildo. At the end of the episode, Liz and Monica administer their first shot on air and it is quite a rollercoaster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

Flightless Bird: Amish

October 11, 2022 07:30 - 52 minutes

In this week’s Flightless Bird, David Farrier sets out to understand the Amish, a group of Swiss Germans slash Alsatians that chose America as their home away from home. Why does a country that embraces fast cars, fast money, and fast food also embrace the very slow-moving Amish? David discovers why back in 2000 there were only 178,000 Amish in the US, and why that number has climbed to well over 367,000 - an increase of 106%. David sits down with Susan Trollinger, a professor from the Unive...

Introducing... Race to 35

October 09, 2022 07:30 - 17 minutes

The producers of Armchair Expert present their newest podcast venture, Race to 35. Race to 35 is co-hosted by Monica Padman and Liz Plank and focuses on Fertility. Throughout this 10 episode podcast, Monica and Liz will be going through the egg freezing process as they hit the critical age of 35. The top of each episode will check in on the two women- see how they are feeling, how their hormone shots are progressing and share their ever evolving thoughts, emotions, fears, joys, etc. The rest ...

Flightless Bird: Game Shows

October 04, 2022 07:30 - 50 minutes

In this week’s Flightless Bird, David Farrier embraces the American institution of game shows. He sets out to understand how in this time of high-caliber TV, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune still manages to pull in four million ahead of shows like Dateline, Undercover Boss, and Masterchef. David joins fellow kiwi Rhys Darby as he’s invited on Celebrity Family Feud - thrilled at the idea of meeting comic, actor, author, and Emmy Award-winning talk-show host Steve Harvey. Quickly David is shocked to...

Flightless Bird: Pornography

September 27, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour

This week on Flightless Bird, David Farrier sets out to explore America’s adult film industry, which has its heart in California’s San Fernando Valley. In this episode Farrier heads for a mansion in the hills of Calabasas to attend an adult film shoot, hoping to understand why Americans spend an average of 9 minutes and 44 seconds on porn sites at a time. David meets a porn director also called “David” to ask why they still have all that dialogue and plot in amongst all the sex, before chatti...

Flightless Bird: RVs

September 20, 2022 07:30 - 58 minutes

This week on Flightless Bird, David sets out to understand America's obsession with recreational vehicles, also known as RVs. Joined by Monica and Dax, David discovers why 11.2 million American homes have an RV of some kind and why 10 million more are considering buying one within the next five years. David sits down with Monica Geraci, the official spokesperson for the American RV Industry Association, to find out some tips and tricks before descending into Griffith Park to meet an actor who...

Flightless Bird: Bunkers

September 13, 2022 07:30 - 50 minutes

This week on Flightless Bird, David descends underground into the world of preppers and bunkers, learning that 40% of Americans believe that stocking up on supplies or building an underground shelter is a better investment than saving for retirement. Joined by Monica Mouse, David discovers that humans have wanted to live underground for the last 2000 years. David interviews ethnographic researcher Bradley Garrett about the mindset of the American bunker enthusiast since Covid and finds out wh...

Flightless Bird: Baseball

September 06, 2022 07:30 - 55 minutes

This week on Flightless Bird, David heads to San Francisco to meet the San Francisco Giants. Joined by Wobby Wob, David attempts to learn how to catch a baseball, before becoming distracted by some loud screams coming from the field. It's there he meets the Chicago White Sox's Liam Hendriks, an outspoken Australian with a good arm and lots of opinions. David learns why 16 million Americans play baseball in some kind of organized fashion and talks to bench coach Kai Correa about how to win a g...

Flightless Bird: Tipping

August 30, 2022 07:30 - 51 minutes

This week on Flightless Bird, David gets out his wallet and dives into the culture and politics of tipping. Joined by Monica Padman, he sets out to discover why 52% of Americans tip their hairdresser while only 14% always tip their barista. David interviews Mike Lynn, a professor at the Cornell Hotel School, about the social pressures of tipping and why we tip what we tip. David also talks to Saru Jayaraman of “One Fair Wage”, who explains that tipping is a deeply warped version of what Ameri...

Flightless Bird: Juggalos

August 23, 2022 07:30 - 48 minutes

This week on Flightless Bird, David dives into the insane world of Insane Clown Posse fans, who called themselves “Juggalos.” David is shocked to discover that due to the criminal enterprises of certain members of the fandom, the FBI decided to classify them as a gang. David talks to one of the first people to document Juggalo culture, Derek Erdman - before meeting another documentary maker who spent years with ICP’s “Violent J” and “Shaggy 2 Dope”, unlocking the magic that makes this band a ...

Flightless Bird: Amazon

August 16, 2022 07:30 - 58 minutes

This week on Flightless Bird, David prepares to hit “Buy Now” as he embarks into the world of Amazon, the company that notched up $116 billion in sales during the first three months of this year. Joined by Monica, he looks at how this company has slowly inserted itself into the American lifestyle, from TV and film, to products, to Alexa living in everyone’s house, tending to their every need. David interviews Emily West, an Associate Professor of Communication at the University of Massachuset...

Flightless Bird: Healthcare

August 09, 2022 07:30 - 52 minutes

This week on Flightless Bird, David sets out to make sense of the very confusing American healthcare system. Joined by Monica, he tries to figure out why some Americans end up paying their own ambulance bill and why over half of the American population is riddled with medical debt. David talks to Luke O’Neil - the journalist and writer behind the popular newsletter "Welcome to Hellworld" - about why it falls on children to raise money for their parent's medical bills and discovers why in the ...

Flightless Bird: Diners

August 02, 2022 07:30 - 35 minutes

This week on Flightless Bird, David sets out to understand what makes the American diner experience so special, by traveling to Reno, Nevada. There he meets the staff of Peg's Glorified Ham N Eggs and meets the regulars who've made the diner their home away from home - including Rainbow Man, a man obsessed with painting human bodies at Burning Man. What makes a diner a diner? How have they changed over the years? David and Monica discuss their various diner experiences, from fights to excessi...

Flightless Bird: Circumcision

July 26, 2022 07:30 - 51 minutes

This week on Flightless Bird, David sets out to discover why America loves circumcision so much, to the point where 115 million American men now find themselves without a foreskin. Joined by Monica, he tries to figure out why this medical procedure became so popular here, leading to some medical diagrams not bothering to include a foreskin anymore. David talks to a man in his 30s who’s furious he got circumcised when he was a baby, and another who’s annoyed he wasn’t circumcised, as he consid...

Flightless Bird: Football

July 19, 2022 07:30 - 44 minutes

This week on Flightless Bird, David sets out to understand a game that simply doesn’t exist in New Zealand: American Football. He tries to figure out America’s most popular sport and asks why over 100 million Americans watched the Super Bowl. After watching the Super Bowl for the first time, David travels to Seattle to get schooled by NFL Hall-of-Famer Walter Jones, who was drafted by the Seahawks in 1997. He discovers what a locker room smells like and why some football players love to chew ...

Flightless Bird: Bottled Water

July 12, 2022 07:30 - 47 minutes

This week on Flightless Bird, David sets out to understand America’s obsession with bottled water. Joined by Monica, he tries to figure out why tap water just won’t cut it in many US States, leading Americans to spend billions on bottled water every year. David talks to author and scientist Peter Gleick about tap water myths, and how some bottled water companies have accidentally added things like arsenic and cricket parts to their bottled creations. We discover why a new sports stadium purpo...

Flightless Bird: Disney II

July 05, 2022 07:30 - 36 minutes

This week on Flightless Bird, David embarks on his first-ever trip to Disneyland with Dax, Monica, and Wobby Wob to see if the magic of the place rubs off on him. In amongst discovering the joys of Star Wars: Galaxies Edge and the Cars ride, David investigates Disney Social Clubs, also known as "Disney Gangs." He learns about the alleged beef between two groups, the Main Street Fire Station 55 Social Club and the White Rabbits, and talks to a member of the Sons of Anakin. David discovers the ...

Flightless Bird: Flags

June 28, 2022 10:30 - 51 minutes

This week on Flightless Bird, David sets out to understand why Americans love their flag so much, buying nearly 150 million of them every year. Joined by Dax and Monica, David quizzes them about what it’s like to go to school and pledge allegiance to the flag, before Dax recalls his colorful interactions with an American flag and a flag pole. David talks to flag expert, TedTalker and podcaster Roman Mars about what makes a good flag design, before chatting with vexillologist Tory Laitila - cu...

Flightless Bird: Burgers

June 21, 2022 07:30 - 54 minutes

This week on Flightless Bird, David sets out to discover why Americans love burgers so much, eating 50 million of them a year. Joined by Monica, he tries to figure out why in America it’s always beef for dinner and how that fact has drastically altered the biology of the humble cow. David talks to Ben Wurgaft, author of “Meat Planet: Artificial Flesh and the Future of Food” about the triumphs and problems of creating artificial meat. David also talks to Isha Datar, executive director of New H...

Flightless Bird: Dog Shows

June 14, 2022 07:30 - 46 minutes

This week on Flightless Bird, David sets out to understand his favorite American mockumentary "Best in Show" by attempting to immerse himself in the world of competitive dog shows. Joined by Monica, David shares his unusual history in the animal-showing world, before meeting happy animal owners who love nothing more than selectively breeding an animal that is superior to all others. We discover the story of a dog assassination attempt and look at how ethics and boundless enthusiasm collide in...

Flightless Bird: Suing

June 07, 2022 07:30 - 59 minutes

This week on Flightless Bird, David sets out to discover why Americans love suing each other so much - filing over 40 million lawsuits a year. Joined by Dax and Monica, David attempts to figure out how to avoid being sued and talks about the time a New York man sued him... twice. Dax weighs in with his own legal battles and David talks to New York media lawyer Cameron Stracher about what it was like defending the National Enquirer during the Michael Cohen Trump Fiasco. We discover how lawsuit...

Guests

Kristen Bell
3 Episodes
Alex Katehakis
2 Episodes
Dan Savage
2 Episodes
Esther Perel
2 Episodes
Kumail Nanjiani
2 Episodes
Malcolm Gladwell
2 Episodes
Rob McElhenney
2 Episodes
Sam Harris
2 Episodes
Sanjay Gupta
2 Episodes
Adam Devine
1 Episode
Adam Grant
1 Episode
Adam Pally
1 Episode
Alicia Keys
1 Episode
Andrea Savage
1 Episode
Andrew Zimmern
1 Episode
Andy Richter
1 Episode
Beanie Feldstein
1 Episode
Ben Platt
1 Episode
Bill Hader
1 Episode
Bill Nye
1 Episode
BJ Fogg
1 Episode
Bob Mervak
1 Episode
Brené Brown
1 Episode
Bret Weinstein
1 Episode
Busy Philipps
1 Episode
Casey Affleck
1 Episode
Charlie Day
1 Episode
Chelsea Handler
1 Episode
Chelsea Peretti
1 Episode
Chris D'Elia
1 Episode
Chris Hardwick
1 Episode
Chris Voss
1 Episode
Claire Danes
1 Episode
Daniel Kahneman
1 Episode
Danny McBride
1 Episode
Dave Asprey
1 Episode
David Koechner
1 Episode
David Sedaris
1 Episode
Drew Carey
1 Episode
Drew Pinsky
1 Episode
Edward Norton
1 Episode
Elizabeth Banks
1 Episode
Elizabeth Gilbert
1 Episode
Eric Garcetti
1 Episode
Eric Topol
1 Episode
Erin Lee Carr
1 Episode
Ethan Hawke
1 Episode
Evan Rachel Wood
1 Episode
Ezra Klein
1 Episode
Fred Savage
1 Episode
Gillian Flynn
1 Episode
Glennon Doyle
1 Episode
Hasan Minhaj
1 Episode
Ike Barinholtz
1 Episode
Jake Johnson
1 Episode
Jason Mantzoukas
1 Episode
Jason Ritter
1 Episode
Jeff Garlin
1 Episode
Jennifer Newsom
1 Episode
Jerry Buting
1 Episode
Jim Gaffigan
1 Episode
Jim Jefferies
1 Episode
Joel McHale
1 Episode
Johann Hari
1 Episode
John Gottman
1 Episode
John Kim
1 Episode
Jonathan Haidt
1 Episode
Jon Favreau
1 Episode
Josh Hutcherson
1 Episode
Judd Apatow
1 Episode
Justin Long
1 Episode
Kal Penn
1 Episode
Kathryn Hahn
1 Episode
Keith Morrison
1 Episode
Lake Bell
1 Episode
Laura Beil
1 Episode
Lena Dunham
1 Episode
Liz Plank
1 Episode
Lori Gottlieb
1 Episode
Mark Duplass
1 Episode
Martina McBride
1 Episode
Michael Gervais
1 Episode
Michael Peña
1 Episode
Michael Rosenbaum
1 Episode
Monica Lewinsky
1 Episode
Monica Padman
1 Episode
Monica Potter
1 Episode
Peggy Orenstein
1 Episode
Pete Holmes
1 Episode
Peter Krause
1 Episode
Pete Wentz
1 Episode
Rahul Jandial
1 Episode
Rainn Wilson
1 Episode
Reshma Saujani
1 Episode
Richard Dawkins
1 Episode
Rob Corddry
1 Episode
Ryan Hansen
1 Episode
Sam Elliott
1 Episode
Samin Nosrat
1 Episode
Scott Harrison
1 Episode
Sean Hayes
1 Episode
Sheryl Sandberg
1 Episode
Stephen Merchant
1 Episode
Steven Gundry
1 Episode
Susan David
1 Episode
Tal Ben-Shahar
1 Episode
Talib Kweli
1 Episode
Thomas Middleditch
1 Episode
Todd Rose
1 Episode
Tony Hale
1 Episode
Wendy Mogel
1 Episode
Whitney Cummings
1 Episode
Will Forte
1 Episode
Yuval Noah Harari
1 Episode