Anna Faris Is Unqualified
Join host Anna Faris, in an ongoing weekly experiment where she attempts to gain insights into the world by talking to celebrity guests and by giving out completely unqualified advice to callers, often with the help of much more qualified expert guests.
Episodes
AnnaSophia Robb [Dr. Death, Bridge to Terabithia, Soul Surfer, The Carrie Diaries] and Anna talk about the terrifying true story of Dr. Death, falling for a co-star, a fateful $6 coffee, the perfect meet-cute, being asked out by a magician, what it means to be “fun”, the mispronunciation of their names, and more. Later in the episode, Anna and April talk with a listener whose ex has different ideas on co-parenting.
Joel Kinnaman [The Killing, RoboCop, Suicide Squad, For All Mankind] talks with Anna about trying to break his friend’s arm, learning to apologize, tall poppy syndrome, how his marriage proposal nearly led to incarceration, his least favorite press questions, humility, family, working at McDonald’s, and more.
Later in the episode, Anna and April talk with a listener who faces the tough choice of staying with his partner in a small t...
Food writer, cookbook author and Top Chef judge Gail Simmons talks with Anna about living on a Kibbutz, living in her mom’s basement, taking risks, romantic and professional relationships, the people who have inspired her, the dangers of a kitchen (and the safest shoes to wear), memorable meals, food culture and the effects of social media, the restaurant industry, innovation vs. technique, choosing a Top Chef winner and more. Late...
Paramore lead singer and songwriter Hayley Williams talks with Anna about growing up, choosing between fitting in and being unique, infidelity and heartbreak, therapy, the best parts of Nashville, artistic dreams, travel, qualities to look for in a partner, empathy and emotional intelligence, being part of a band, going solo, meeting Amy Grant, a fan letter to NSYNC, and more! Later in the episode Anna and April talk with a listene...
Minnie Driver [Good Will Hunting, The Phantom of the Opera, Grosse Pointe Blank, Sleepers, I Give it a Year] talks with Anna about fame, humility, surfing, surprise tea parties, inspirational poetry, bad relationships, great relationships, running from the law, home birth, cucumber sandwiches, and much more. Later in the episode Anna and April talk with a listener whose partner’s anger management issues force her to question their ...
Leslie Bibb [Iron Man, Law Abiding Citizen, Jupiter’s Legacy] talks with Anna about first loves, bad relationships, family, weddings, therapy, vulnerability, living in hotels, early movie screenings, how Leslie met and fell for her partner of 14 years (Sam Rockwell), and more. Later in the episode Anna and April talk with a listener who is concerned that her new baby might be wrecking her marriage.
Jurnee Smollett [Birds of Prey, Friday Night Lights, True Blood, Lovecraft Country, Underground] talks with Anna about growing up in the industry, friendships, being uncool, work ethic, artistic integrity, marriage, divorce, inspiration, age, raisin bran, road-tripping and more.
Later in the episode Anna and April talk with a listener who doesn’t know when or how to open up to a potential partner.
True Crime podcaster Ashley Flowers [Crime Junkie] and Anna discuss first loves, heartbreak, “successful” serial killers (and why Washington State seems to produce most of them) and the benefits (and guilty pleasure) of listening to true crime stories. Ashley also talks about the sacrifice and achievement of creating the Audiochuck podcast network, Season of Justice (the non-profit dedicated to supporting victims of unsolved violen...
Hasan Minhaj [The Daily Show, Homecoming King, Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj] and Anna talk about high school crushes, love, marriage, patriotism, redemption, the origins of his comedy, favorite Batman actors, a blue BMX bicycle that changed everything, and much more. Later in the episode, Anna and April Beyer of LEVEL talk with a listener who is questioning the relationship he has with his parents now that he has become a father h...
New York Times bestselling author Glennon Doyle [Untamed, Love Warrior, Carry On, Warrior] and Anna discuss marriage, infidelity, break-ups, co-parenting, self-loyalty, and figuring out what we want. Glennon also shares her cheetah story, how she met her wife, the best advice she can give and more. Later in the episode Anna and April talk with a listener who has been ghosted by her best friend.
Tia Mowry [Sister, Sister, The Hot Chick, The Game, Instant Mom] talks with Anna about attending The Hot Chick cheerleading-camp, the formative experience of Sister, Sister, Angelina Jolie, The Goonies, being a twin, collecting crystals, heartbreak, empathy, Dealbreakers and more. Later in the episode, Anna and April offer some qualified and unqualified advice to a caller trying to start a new life and find the right partner.
Zoey Deutch [Set it Up, The Politician, Before I Fall, Zombieland: Double Tap] talks with Anna about knitting, heartbreak, forgiving a cheating ex, her alternate life as a travel agent, the work ethic of silverback gorillas, writing a fan letter to Ryan Seacrest, and more. Later in the episode, Anna and April Beyer of LEVEL Connections talk with a listener about how to get along with her future mother-in-law.
Carla Hall [Top Chef, Crazy Delicious, The Chew, Cooking with Love] talks with Anna about the difference between Soul food and southern food, being tall, being loud, the job of being happy, jealousy, puzzle technique, meeting her husband on Match.com, a new approach to celery and more. Later in the episode Anna and April Beyer talk with a listener who keeps meeting partners who are still attached to their exes.
Rachel Bilson [The O.C., Jumper, Hart of Dixie] joins Anna to talk about heartbreak, motherhood, trusting your intuition, the head rush of being on the O.C., the brand new O.C. podcast, and whether we can hope for an O.C. reunion. Anna also pulls out a few cards from her new game DEALBREAKER’S and asks Rachel what she would or would not accept from a hypothetical romantic partner. Later in the episode Anna and April Beyer talk with...
Lamorne Morris [New Girl, Woke, Call me Kat, Game Night, BrainRush] talks with Anna about his love for Chicago, learning to improvise, his fear of ex-girlfriends listening to this podcast, team leadership, his Hollywood Video boss who would have sex in the lunchroom, Michael Jordan raising your kids, conspiracy theories, prank calls from his mom and more. Anna also pulls out a few cards from her new game DEALBREAKER’S and asks Lamo...
Vanessa Bayer [Saturday Night Live, Ibiza, Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar ] joins Anna to talk about her favorite SNL characters, why some of the best sketches are cut for time (but you can still find them), keeping busy this last year, Make-A-Wish, finally meeting Jared Leto, formative TV shows, her freaky college roommate and more. Later in the episode, Anna and April offer some unqualified (and qualified) advice to a listener...
Bob Odenkirk [Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad, Nobody] is back to talk with Anna about how a home invasion inspired his new action film Nobody, doing his own stunts, feeling at home in LA, why Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul are so good (and when we get another season), how social media is like being a wedding guest, and more. Later in the episode, Anna welcomes back dating and relationship strategist, matchmaker, and founder of L...
Ben Falcone [Tammy, Superintelligence, The Boss, What To Expect When You’re Expecting, Enough Said, Bridesmaids] talks with Anna about his new superhero movie Thunder Force, working with Melissa McCarthy (his wife), casting his friends, what it takes to be funny, comic books, The Ding Dang Gang, missing his answering machine, how to propose marriage while waiting for the plumber to finish installing a new toilet, and more. Later in...
Adam Brody [The Kid Detective, Ready or Not, Promising Young Woman, Smiley Face, The O.C.] talks with Anna about making The Kid Detective, his love for surfing, the dangers of surfing, breathing, his 30-minute Twitter lock, Marvel Whiteside Parsons, meeting his wife, raising kids, reality TV, and more. Later in the episode Anna is joined by dating coach, matchmaker and the founder of Level Connections, April Beyer.
Gwyneth Paltrow [Shakespeare in Love, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Iron Man, Seven, Sliding Doors ] talks with Anna about quarantine, soft sweaters, being a homebody, fame, good and bad press, the value of hard work, romance, fulfilment, forgiveness, accountability, the mission that is Goop, a crazy idea for a dinner party and more. Later in the episode Anna is joined again by bestselling author Rachel Hollis who ...
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