Anna Faris Is Unqualified
Episodes
Katherine Heigl [Gray’s Anatomy, Knocked Up, 27 Dresses] and Sarah Chalke [Scrubs, Rick and Morty, Roseanne, How I Met Your Mother] join Anna to talk about their new Netflix show Firefly Lane, adaptation, lifetime friendships, award shows, fame, embarrassing moments, planting apple orchards and more. Later in the episode OBG/YN Dr. Jen Gunter is back to answer questions and give some qualified advice.
Kyra Sedgwick [The Closer, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Call Your Mother] joins Anna to talk about her new sitcom Call Your Mother, Shakespeare, meeting Kevin Bacon, a life-changing poundcake recipe, collecting troll dolls, directing, obsessive thinking, figuring out what makes you happy and more. Later in the episode Anna is joined again by author, Doctor of Human Sexuality, and host of the popular podcast Sex with Emily, Dr. Emily Morse.
Carrie Brownstein [Portlandia, Transparent, The Nowhere Inn] is a writer, director, actress, comedian and rock star. She talks with Anna about why the Pacific Northwest is almost home, embracing the “not doing”, the influential rock band that was Sleater-Kinney, the markers of success, missing Portlandia, pancakes, getting to know a guitar, avoiding bass players, being outed by SPIN magazine and more. Later in the episode Anna is j...
Melissa McCarthy [Bridesmaids, The Heat, Mike & Molly, Spy, Superintelligence, Can You Ever Forgive Me?] joins Anna from Australia to talk about avoiding the pandemic (and saltwater crocs), being a parent, working with her husband, the brilliance of John Candy, the importance of having pockets, the value of comedy and more. Later in the episode Anna is joined by OB/GYN and Twitter’s unofficial resident gynecologist, Dr. Jen Gun...
Elizabeth Berkley Lauren [Saved By The Bell, Showgirls, Roger Dodger] joins Anna to talk about the original Saved by the Bell, the new Saved By The Bell on Peacock, career paths, Showgirls, resiliency, the Ask Elizabeth workshop, Hurlyburley and more. Later in the episode Anna is joined again by psychotherapist, author and the Clinical Director of The Center for Healthy Sex in Los Angeles, Dr. Alex Katehakis.
Amy Schumer [Trainwreck, Snatched, I Feel Pretty, Inside Amy Schumer, Expecting Amy] joins Anna to talk about her documentary series Expecting Amy, the joys and fears of being a mother, how she met her husband, loving stand-up comedy, The Meisner Technique, boogie boarding, finding unusual animal parts in the kitchen, and more. Later in the episode Anna welcomes back the Clinical Director of The Center for Healthy Sex in Los Angele...
Meagan Good [Think Like A Man, Anchorman 2, Californication, Deception, Monster Hunter] talks with Anna about growing up in the industry, meeting her husband, waiting to have sex, dealing with press, childhood heroes, Betty Boop, her feature directorial debut If Not Now, When? and more. Later in the episode Anna is joined again by psychotherapist, co-host of the Dear Therapist podcast and New York Times bestselling author Lori Gott...
Emerald Fennell [The Crown, Call the Midwife, The Danish Girl] and Carey Mulligan [Drive, Shame, The Great Gatsby, An Education] join Anna to talk about their new movie Promising Young Woman, playing empowering and/or despicable characters, The Crown, answering dumb questions on a press tour, being blonde and more. Later in the episode Anna is joined again by psychotherapist, New York Times bestselling author, advice columnist and ...
Clea DuVall [Veep, The Handmaid’s Tale, Carnivàle, Argo, But I’m a Cheerleader, The Faculty] joins Anna to talk about directing her new movie Happiest Season, fear of the ocean, the idea of community, collecting miniatures, Veep, coming out in Hollywood and more. Later in the episode Anna is joined again by clinical sexologist, author and sex coach, Dr. Patti Britton who share her thoughts on commitment and sex.
Kaley Cuoco [The Big Bang Theory, The Flight Attendant] joins Anna to talk about horses, sex, not being funny, her love of television, the disappointment of birthdays, auditioning, meeting her husband, her new show The Flight Attendant (on HBO MAX) and more. Later in the episode Anna welcomes back clinical sexologist, author and sex coach Dr. Pattie Britton who shares her thoughts on porn, masturbation and threesomes.
Seth Green [Family Guy, Robot Chicken, Buffy The Vampire Slayer] joins Anna for their first real conversation after knowing each other for years. They talk about auditioning, the genesis of Robot Chicken, producing, actor versatility, why you can’t pretend to kidnap your celebrity friends on Twitter anymore, the massive waterslide Seth installed behind his house, and Star Wars. A lot of Star Wars. Later in the episode Anna is joine...
Joel McHale [The Soup, Community, Card Sharks, Ted, What’s Your Number?] joins Anna to talk about their shared childhood in Washington State, first loves, who Anna would play in the Tiger King movie, the greatest ice skating competition Joel has ever seen and more. Later in the episode Anna is joined again by psychologist, author, science writer and host of The Psychology Podcast, Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman.
Kate Mara [House of Cards, American Horror Story, The Martian, A Teacher] talks with Anna about working with directors Ang Lee and David Fincher, filming sex scenes, having a sister in the industry, Jane Goodall’s power of observation and more. Later in the episode Anna is joined again by dating coach, matchmaker and founder of LEVEL connections, April Beyer to answer listener questions with some very qualified insight.
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Beth Behrs [2 Broke Girls, The Neighborhood] joins Anna to talk about their days together on the Warner Brothers lot, mental health, music, therapy horses, her new podcast Harmonics with Beth Behrs, how Sweet Valley High qualifies as erotic literature and more. Later in the episode Anna welcomes back Professor Eli Finkel who has some qualified insight to offer us all.
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Malcolm Gladwell is the host of the Revisionist History podcast, staff writer for The New Yorker and author of The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers, David and Goliath, and Talking to Strangers. He joins Anna to talk about acting, writing, fans, museums, respect for the Air Force, why he loved Melrose Place and more. Later in the episode Anna is joined by social psychology professor and marriage expert Eli Finkel to answer listener qu...
In a special episode of Unqualified we forgo the celebrity guest in order to spend more time answering your questions. Joining Anna with her special brand of qualified, practical advice is dating expert, coach and matchmaker April Beyer. April has over 20 years of experience helping people make meaningful connections and find love.
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Jim Jefferies [The Jim Jefferies Show, Legit] is back! He talks with Anna about his first love, recent marriage, losing his virginity, the perfection of West Side Story, the American dream and much more. Jim also takes a moment to apologize for one of his jokes that went too far. Later in the episode Anna is joined by psychologist and author, Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman of The Psychology Podcast to offer some more qualified insight to ...
David Chang, the renowned chef, author and creator of some of the world’s most distinguished restaurants (including the two Michelin starred Momofuko Ko), talks with Anna about his new book EAT A PEACH, the secret to his Red Dragon Sauce, why he hates golfing, the hardest part of cooking, how he met (and impressed) his wife, the best meals he’s ever eaten and more. Later in the episode, dating expert, coach and matchmaker April Bey...
Norah Jones joins Anna to talk about music, teaching your kids to swear, the potential of Just Friends 2: Jones and James, puzzles, fiddles, nostalgia, the wink that changed Norah’s life, Keanu Reeves, Cyndi Lauper, Bob Marley and more. Later in the episode Anna is joined by dating expert, coach, matchmaker and creator of LEVEL Connections, April Beyer to offer some practical advice on how to connect even during these unusual times...
Eva Longoria [Desperate Housewives, Telenovela, Overboard] returns to Unqualified to catch up on everything that’s happened since she and Anna last saw each other. They talk about working together on Overboard, how Eva became a director, empowering women in the entertainment industry and more. Later in the episode Anna is joined once again by online dating expert Mark Brooks to answer questions and offer advice on how to approach t...