This week, Anna and Sim chat Ed Helms (FATHER FIGURES, THE OFFICE, THE HANGOVER). They reveal their worst talk show experiences (2:45), searching for their identity in school(7:12), then play a round of deal breakers (22:45) and How Would You Proceed? (33:05) Later they call Julia (51:00) who wants her boyfriend to get to know her family better and needs advice on making that happen. Tune in! Social Media: Ed Helms: @edhelms Anna Faris: @annafaris Unqualified: @unqualified Hosted on Acast. See a...
Jan 09, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 138
On a brand new Unqualified, Anna and Sim talk to actor/musician Nick Jonas (JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE, CHAOS WALKING, HOME) about being nominated for a Golden Globe (2:40), not having an ego about fame (4:40), and his ideal relationship (10:35). Then they play a round of Deal Breakers (13:30) and How Would You Proceed? (20:10) After the break, they play a new game called What's Your Mood? (34:00) and take a call from Samantha, who's suspicious of her boyfriend's relationship with his ex gir...
Jan 02, 2018•53 min•Ep. 137
This week, we're looking back at some out our favorite moments in Unqualified 2017! Featuring incredible conversations, awesome games, calls from listeners, and unexpected cameos from the most memorable interviews of the year! In this episode there are clips from our chats with Malin Akerman (3:14), RuPaul (20:17), Nick Kroll (22:38), Thomas Middleditch (25:12), Terry Crews (26:40), Eva Longoria (1:00:00), Sharon Stone (1:08:10), Lee Daniels (1:16:03), Maria Bamford (1:22:42), Andy Cohen (1:27:3...
Dec 26, 2017•3 hr 37 min•Ep. 136
On an all new Unqualified, Anna and Sim welcome Denis Leary (RESCUE ME, SEX&DRUGS&ROCK&ROLL) to chat about working with Clint Eastwood (13:00), James Woods pickup attempts (16:00), and accepting praise as Willem Dafoe (30:00). After the break, they play a round of Deal Breakers (39:00) and How Would You proceed? (46:00) before calling David (53:30) who's trying to save his relationship that has a fast approaching expiration date. Pick up Denis Leary's new book Why We Don't Suck today! Social Med...
Dec 19, 2017•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 135
This week, Anna and Sim chat with the wonderfully funny Jesse Tyler Ferguson (MODERN FAMILY). They talk about painful high school theater memories (3:24), unspoken birthday problems (8:12), and play a round of deal breakers (13:00)! Later they call Kelly (35:30) who needs help dealing with her dad who only wants to talk about politics, and Ally (51:45) who's having a problem with her fiance's family. Tune in! Social Media: Jesse Tyler Ferguson: @JesseTyler Anna Faris: @annafaris Unqualified: @un...
Dec 12, 2017•59 min•Ep. 134
On a spectacular birthday episode of Unqualified, Rob Riggle (21 JUMP STREET, THE HANGOVER, STEP BROTHERS) joins Anna and Sim to try his signature vodka (6:30) and talk about the worst job he's ever had (22:20)! They also play some deal breakers (28:30) and a quick round of How Would You Proceed? (45:00) Later, they call Amanda (54:30) who's boyfriend planned to go to a concert on her birthday without telling her, and Delia (1:06:30) who needs help finding a Christmas gift for her boyfriend who ...
Dec 05, 2017•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 133
From inside the chapter room of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority house at USC, Anna and Sim discuss Tinder Live with comedian Lane Moore (3:10)! We can't tell guys how to make the perfect Tinder profile but Lane can tell you how NOT to do it. Then we play a round of Deal Breakers (35:34) and chat with some of the girls in the house! Peyton talks about hooking up without falling in love (42:00) and Bree tells us about guys not expecting her to be intelligent (52:00). Then we wrap up the show by giving...
Nov 28, 2017•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 132
This Week, Anna and Sim sit down with the hilarious Adam Scott (GHOSTED, PARKS AND REC, THE DISASTER ARTIST). In this episode, Anna and Scott discuss working on single-cam sitcoms vs multi-cam and early acting gigs (6:00), test out their new project "The Bro Show" (13:45), and answer some Deal Breakers (21:20). Later, they call Emma (38:35) who needs help replying to a text from someone she met at a bachelorette party, then our head writer Cassie jumps on mic to help give advice to Erin (54:20) ...
Nov 14, 2017•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 130
This week, Anna and Sim sit down with the legendary Marc Maron (THE MARC MARON SHOW, GLOW). In this episode, Anna and Marc discuss high school reunions (7:00), the addiction of doing standup (18:30), answer some Deal-Breakers (42:00), and play “How Would You Proceed?” (1:00:00). Later, they call Joey (1:06:30), who is unsure how to talk to his mother after she started dating again, and Cynthia (1:23:00), whose close friendship with a guy is causing friction with the guy’s girlfriend. Tune in! So...
Nov 07, 2017•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 129
This week, Anna and Sim call Kelly Clarkson (MEANING OF LIFE, AMERICAN IDOL)! Kelly discusses how she handles fame (8:30), her pregnancy experience (14:00), and then answers some Deal-Breakers (16:00) and How Would Your Proceeds (26:30). Later, Anna and Sim do some caller updates! First they call back Elizabeth (41:30) from the Lake Bell episode. Did she resolve her awkward situation with her boyfriend’s sister? Then they call Liana (51:00) from the Maria Bamford episode. Did her long term boyfr...
Oct 31, 2017•54 min•Ep. 128
This week, Anna and Sim sit down with actress Arielle Kebbel (MIDNIGHT, TEXAS, JOHN TUCKER MUST DIE) and weigh in on an important topic at the forefront of current events: #MeToo. They begin with a call to Frances (16:30), whose experiences with sexual harassment have left her scarred, and uncertain about how to move forward - particularly in her relationships with men. Anna and Arielle share with Frances some of their own experiences with sexual harassment in Hollywood. Then they play deal-brea...
Oct 24, 2017•2 hr 47 min•Ep. 127
Today we tackle one of the most powerful advice calls we've ever received (53:30) but first, Anna and Sim sit down with the hilarious Jim Jefferies (THE JIM JEFFERIES SHOW, LEGIT) and discuss his best friend Brad Pitt (5:30), the top three things Jim misses about Australia (8:30), and burritos (15:00). Next they play a new game called “Pick Your Fate” (17:00) and then some wild deal-breakers (31:00). Later, they call at Miranda (53:30) which you DO NOT want to skip. Tune in! Social Media: Jim Je...
Oct 17, 2017•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 126
It’s a brand new week, which means there’s a brand new episode of Unqualified! This week, Anna and Sim sit down with Anna’s Overboard co-star Mel Rodriguez (THE LAST MAN ON EARTH, GETTING ON). Anna and Mel discuss things that make Mel nervous (8:30), Mel’s college experience in New York (17:30), the video “Two Girls, One Cup” (23:30), and the time Mel was homeless (43:00). Then, Mel has to answer some dating deal-breakers for guys that might date his daughter in the future (59:30). Also, don’t m...
Oct 10, 2017•3 hr 51 min•Ep. 125
He’s the brain behind Cookie Lyon, Precious Jones, and Star Davis. Lee Daniels (EMPIRE, PRECIOUS, STAR) joins Anna and Sim on this week’s episode of Unqualified! In this episode, the Academy Award nominated director discusses narcissism (15:00), what is considered therapeutic (19:30), and why comedians make good dramatic actors (23:30). After Lee answers some deal-breakers (29:30), Anna auditions for a role in Empire (38:00). Get ready for a transformative performance! Then, they call Bridget (5...
Oct 03, 2017•56 min•Ep. 124
Don’t let your dreams be dreams! The man with a voice that will make your heart melt, Jack Johnson (IN BETWEEN DREAMS, ALL THE LIGHT ABOVE IT TOO) is on this week’s episode of Unqualified!!! Anna and Sim sit down with the talented musician to learn about Jack’s favorite songs (9:00), how Jack handles a long lasting marriage (11:00), the making of the song “Bubble Toes” (14:00), and why Anna thinks women shouldn’t date musicians (22:00). Then, Jack answers some hard hitting deal-breakers (38:30) ...
Sep 26, 2017•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 122
The beautiful and intelligent Elizabeth Olsen (WIND RIVER, INGRID GOES WEST) is on this week’s Unqualified! In this episode, Anna and Sim learn about the problematic shoot that resulted in the amazing Ingrid Goes West (9:00), Elizabeth’s thoughts on “tossing the salad” (10:20), and Anna’s experience taking mushrooms back in college (16:00). Next, Elizabeth answers some deal-breakers (18:00). Don’t ever call her “Lizzie Borden”! Later, the gang call Hillary (38:00), who is struggling trying to ba...
Sep 19, 2017•59 min•Ep. 121
Omg! The talented writer/director/actress LAKE BELL (I DO… UNTIL I DON’T, IN A WORLD…) is on this week’s episode of Unqualified!! In this episode, Anna and Lake discuss starting a celebrity breast milk franchise (7:18), Lake’s experience while working on a Mark Duplass film (10:00), and Anna’s thoughts on a particular sex act (21:00). Then, Anna and Lake play the game “Celebrity Baby Name or Celebrity Restaurant/Bar” (27:00). Later, they call Mallory, who is questioning whether her boyfriend’s j...
Sep 12, 2017•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 120
Listen up queens, the talented Emma Roberts (AMERICAN HORROR STORY, SCREAM QUEENS) is on Unqualified this week! In this episode, Emma and Anna discuss their fears (11:30) and the most fun character Emma has played (14:30). Then, Emma answers some deal-breakers (19:00). Find out what one of Emma's real deal-breakers is! Later, Emma and Anna play the game "Not a Book or It is a Book" (41:00) and Emma saves the rest of the show (46:00)! How so? Tune in and find out! PRE-ORDER Anna’s book “Unqualifi...
Sep 05, 2017•47 min•Ep. 119
We’ve got a brand new episode of Unqualified with the one and only Alanis Morissette (CONVERSATION WITH ALANIS MORISSETTE)!!! In this episode, Anna asks Alanis what it is like being a rock star (12:00), Amy tells Alanis about an encounter they once had (16:00), and Alanis discusses her transition into motherhood (23:00)! After some deal-breakers (30:00), the gang calls Amanda (51:00), whose revealing relationship could jeopardize her boyfriend’s job. Then, they call Keeria (59:30), whose husband...
Aug 29, 2017•59 min•Ep. 118
What goes well with a good murder? Karen and Georgia! We’ve got PART TWO of Unqualified with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark (My Favorite Murder). In Part 2, Anna shares the story of actress Rebecca Schaeffer. Then Georgia tells the group about the killer Charlie Brandt and how an early childhood murder led to no good. Later, the gang call Leah, who wants to know if it is okay to hook up with her cheating friend’s ex-husband. Social Media: Karen Kilgariff: @karenkilgariff Georgia Hardstark...
Aug 22, 2017•49 min•Ep. 117
We’ve got murders! We’ve got relationship deal-breakers! We’ve got a wild new TWO PART crossover episode of Unqualified with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark (My Favorite Murder). In Part 1, Karen tells the gang the tale of the BTK Killer, a man that would bind, torture, and kill his victim and they find out which notorious serial killer Anna’s uncle lived across the street from! Then Anna and Sim ask the girls their thoughts on relationship deal-breakers. Later, the group calls Katy, who i...
Aug 15, 2017•1 hr•Ep. 116
Mondo Cozmo is in the house!!! On this week’s episode of Unqualified, Anna and Sim sit down with their good friend and musician Josh Ostrander (Mondo Cozmo)! Anna and Josh discuss when Anna starred in one of his music videos and how his career has recently started to skyrocket. Josh then dives deep into how he writes his music, and they ask some deal-breakers that Josh isn’t too judgmental about. Did we mention that Sim reveals how Unqualified was started? Later, they call Joyce, who completely ...
Aug 01, 2017•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 115
The iconic Eva Longoria (Desperate Housewives, Overboard) joins Anna and Sim this week for a great show! Right off the bat, Eva and Sim go back in time to talk about the movie they worked on together! The gang then discusses the importance of spirituality and humankind, what would happen if women ruled the world, and their favorite holidays! Eva is then put to the test when she’s asked some of Anna’s classic Deal-breakers. Find out what makes her tick! Then, during some How Would You Proceed’s, ...
Jul 25, 2017•2 hr 34 min•Ep. 114
Andy Cohen is back!!! On this week’s episode, Anna and Sim call Andy Cohen (Watch What Happens Live) to determine whether Anna would make a good Real Housewife, they put him in the hot seat to ask some loaded deal breakers including what he would do if asked about Anderson Cooper’s d**k, they discuss how to handle high-pressure Hollywood game-nights plus the time Anna ended up crying in Kate Hudson’s bathroom, then finally, they turn the tables on Andy with a round of "Plead the Fifth"! Later, t...
Jul 18, 2017•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 113
We’ve got another special episode for you this week packed with never before heard recordings from two hilarious guests, Tiffany Haddish and Regina Hall, the stars of the movie Girls Trip out July 21st! In “The Lost Tapes Vol. 2”, Tiffany Haddish (Girls Trip, The Carmichael Show) discusses how she conquered bullies growing up and shows Anna and Sim the new “gadget” she bought on Amazon! Then, they call Hilary, whose fiancé’s family makes her feel like an outsider and Tiffany teaches the group a ...
Jul 11, 2017•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 112
We’ve got a very special episode for you this week loaded with never before heard recordings from past guests! In “The Lost Tapes Vol. 1”, the show is opened with a song by Eli Braden (Howard Stern Show), just before Anna and Sim go back in time, pre-Unqualified, to practice giving advice to a caller named “Lewis” (played by Chris Pratt) who accidentally slept with his cousin! Then, they interview Justin Long to discuss how he met Anna and to ask him some rapid-fire questions (one word: anal?). ...
Jul 04, 2017•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 111
Maria Bamford (Netflix's Lady Dynamite, Old Baby) is here and she claims to have no deal breakers. Will she handle the questions Anna and Sim throw her way? On this episode, Anna discusses her parents' reactions to landing her first role in Scary Movie, Maria delivers a sneak peek of what she’ll say in her upcoming college commencement speech, and Jack Pratt makes another special appearance with his favorite movie quote! Later, they call Tiffany, whose husband wants to move to LA and become an a...
Jun 27, 2017•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 110
The legendary Hannibal Buress (Broad City, The Eric Andre Show) and Lizzo join Anna and Sim on Unqualified's third live taping at Clusterfest! They talk about stand up, The Bachelor, and the time Hannibal threw himself a parade in New Orleans! Afterward, Hannibal fields some Deal Breakers and "How Would You Proceed's?" before calling Melanie, who is nervous about seeing her brother's ex-wife for the first time in two years! The gang is then joined by another audience member, Emily, to give her L...
Jun 20, 2017•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 109
Nick Kroll (Oh Hello, The Kroll Show, The League) joins Anna and Sim for this week’s episode of Unqualified! They talk about what REALLY happens when you take on the New Orleans nightlife after the Super Bowl, fart etiquette with your significant other, and the importance of dating passionate people! After Jack makes a surprise appearance to try out some new jokes, Anna and Nick go head to head in a round of "Know Your Lines!" They then call Kelly, who finds out someone she's been casually seein...
Jun 13, 2017•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 108
This week we’ve got a JAM PACKED episode of Unqualified for you! Up first, Anna and Sim talk to Carrie Goldberg, an attorney who specializes in online privacy and revenge porn. We then check in with some of our previous callers, Jeanine, who called about an affair she was having with a coworker, and Charlene, who was receiving anonymous notes at her desk! Then the gang is joined by the very talented Ari Graynor (I'm Dying Up Here, What's Your Number) to chat about double standards, snooping on s...
Jun 06, 2017•2 hr 28 min•Ep. 107
