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Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People

Feb 10, 2026

Live from The Hideout in Chicago, Gethard talks with a Detroit-based tattoo artist about silly ink, meaningful art, Disney adults, and the sometimes strange intimacy of tattooing. Along the way, the crowd weighs in, stained glass comes up, and a certain animated fox gets his due.

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Feb 3, 2026

An ultramarathon runner who’s 37 weeks pregnant calls to talk with Gethard about trail running, support crews, and how some ultra runners are in it for the hallucinations. Also in this episode, making a living as an artist, a cameo from our caller’s over-caffeinated husband, and how they’re preparing for a...


Jan 27, 2026

A newly minted Doctor calls to talk about earning their PhD in medical devices, how they managed to end up in the middle of a red panda escape, and the small surprises that come with moving to the U.S. He and Geth talk about finishing a PhD when the future feels up in the air, the uneasy role of AI in health care, and...


Jan 20, 2026

This week’s caller is an outsider whose deep love for one specific kind of art ended up shaping her entire life. Geth talks with her about creativity, being on the fringe, and why we need to take the things that bring us joy more seriously.

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Jan 13, 2026

This week’s caller is an avid kayaker with a Friday night all to himself. He tries not to make this episode about kayaking, but come on, when you’re this passionate about something, it’s going to show up. If you’re not into kayaking, don’t worry. This one’s also about being lonely, making friends in your...