Journalist, television personality and author Lisa Ling ( Take Out , This is Life with Lisa Ling, National Geographic Explorer, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The View, Our America with Lisa Ling ) talks with Anna about courage, her experience in North Korea, human resilience, early loves, meeting her husband, pick-up artist camp, the effects of social media, her new show Take Out on HBO Max and more. Later in the episode, Lisa and Anna talk with a listener who, after a series of bad first-dates, wonde...
Nov 01, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep 321•Transcript available on Metacast In this special episode, April Beyer is back as Anna’s co-host with more “qualified” advice and guidance. Anna and April’s first call is with a listener who is being asked to choose sides when a couple in her friend group beaks-up. Next they talk with a young woman who doesn’t know how to deal with her sister’s husband and his inappropriate behavior. If you have a question and would like to talk with Anna, please reach out! Go to: unqualified.com/talk-with-anna Order Dealbreakers now . On sale w...
Oct 28, 2021•52 min•Ep 320•Transcript available on Metacast Sophia Bush [ One Tree Hill, Chicago P. D., John Tucker Must Die ] returns to Unqualified to discuss early relationships, first date challenges and how she knew she found the right guy. After catching up, Sophia and Anna talk with Bailey, a listener whose falling-out with a cousin seems to be spreading through her family. Their next conversation is with Carmella, who wonders if her relationship is worth saving despite the conscious or unconscious efforts of her boyfriend’s parents to end it. Fin...
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep 319•Transcript available on Metacast Michelle Gomez [ Green Wing, Doctor Who, The Flight Attendant ] is Anna’s co-host for the day. After getting to know each other, Anna and Michelle talk with listeners and offer their best Unqualified advice. Their first conversation is with a young woman who questions her fiancé’s reluctance to add her name to the title of their new house. They then talk with a listener who recently met the love of his life but his financial situation leaves him feeling insecure and unable to put a ring on it. O...
Oct 18, 2021•58 min•Ep 318•Transcript available on Metacast Evanna Lynch [ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 & 2 ] talks with Anna about Ireland, podcasting, veganism, relationships, heartbreak, and her new book The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting. After getting to know each other, Anna and Evanna talk with listeners and offer their best Unqualified advice. Their first conversation is with a listener who wonders if (and how) they should move on from a very intense ...
Oct 11, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep 317•Transcript available on Metacast Actress, author, businesswoman and wellness advocate Brooke Burke joins Anna as her co-host for this episode. After talking about previous relationships, Brooke’s recent engagement, and Anna’s recent marriage, it’s time for some Unqualified advice. Their first call is with a listener trying to mend the relationship between her stepfather and her half-siblings. Next, they talk with a young woman whose jealous colleague has created a decidedly unpleasant work environment. At the end of the episode...
Oct 04, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep 316•Transcript available on Metacast Cameron Diaz [Vanilla Sky, There’s Something About Mary, Charlie’s Angels] and entrepreneur Katherine Power talk with Anna about life, relationships and the genesis of their clean, organic wine, Avaline. Cameron, Katherine and Anna then share their best unqualified advice with a listener suffering from heartbreak, and a soon-to-be married schoolteacher who is worried about her stepmother crashing her wedding. Find a bottle of Avaline near you in 5,000 stores across the nation and drinkavaline.co...
Sep 27, 2021•51 min•Ep 315•Transcript available on Metacast Emily Hampshire [ Schitt’s Creek, 12 Monkeys ] and Anna talk with a listener whose proposal to his wife was a disaster and he wants a do-over (even though she did say “yes”). Next, they talk with a young woman whose new boyfriend is intimidated by her previous sexual partners (and he might have good reason). If you have a question and would like some unqualified advice, please reach out at: https://unqualified.com/talk-with-anna Order Dealbreakers now . On sale wherever books are sold. Mosie Bab...
Sep 20, 2021•59 min•Ep 314•Transcript available on Metacast Finn Wittrock [American Horror Story, The Big Short, Green Lantern] joins Anna as she takes the show back to its origins, the desire to talk with you, her dear listeners. It’s been nearly seven years since that first inspiration when the goal was to build a community that could learn and grow from one another’s experiences. This new format is all about that connection. In this episode, Anna and Finn share their thoughts, stories and unqualified advice with a listener whose partner’s desire to wa...
Sep 13, 2021•54 min•Ep 313•Transcript available on Metacast Lucy Lawless [ Xena: Warrior Princess, Parks and Recreation, Ash vs Evil Dead, My Life is Murder ] talks with Anna about getting married young, the loyal fans of Xena, struggling with self-control, not taking yourself seriously, cultivating chestnut trees, Anna getting banned from New Zealand, why you should cut the feet off a dead possum before feeding it to your dog, and more. Later in the episode Anna and April talk with a listener who realizes that she is partly to blame for choosing the wro...
Sep 06, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep 312•Transcript available on Metacast Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings star Simu Liu talks with Anna about emigrating from China at the age of five, the meaning behind “eating bitter”, wistful first loves, being agreeable when you shouldn’t, relating to 500 Days of Summer, how getting fired from his accounting job turned out to be a good thing, the amazing story of how a tweet led to a starring role in a Marvel movie, an unexpected afternoon playing volleyball, and more. Later in the episode, Anna and April talk with a list...
Aug 30, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep 311•Transcript available on Metacast Actress, singer and songwriter Elizabeth Gillies [Victorious, Animal, Dynasty] talks with Anna about breaking up, moving out, moving back in, getting married, why she didn’t take an elevator for ten years, reading old texts from exes, organized hoarding, whether you can watch a Holiday movie any time of the year, falling asleep at work, and more. Later in the episode, Anna and April talk with a caller who would have to leave her family to pursue her dreams of becoming an Olympic athlete. Learn m...
Aug 23, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep 310•Transcript available on Metacast Tanner Buchanan [ Cobra Kai, Designated Survivor, He’s All That ] talks with Anna about growing up in a small town, his appreciation of tap dancing, Cobra Kai, reality stars, restoring cars, strip clubs, insomnia, Singin' in the Rain, and more. After describing his worst heartbreak, Tanner’s girlfriend Lizzie joins the conversation and explains how Tanner managed to win her back. Later in the episode Anna and April talk with a listener who doesn’t know what to do after she catches her husband in...
Aug 16, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep 309•Transcript available on Metacast Ben Platt [The Politician, The Book of Mormon, Pitch Perfect, Dear Evan Hansen] and Anna talk about first loves and heartbreak, family, fame, writing music, the magic of Wicked and The Wizard of Oz, the role of a lifetime, learning to cook, meeting Barbra Streisand, and more. Later in the episode, Anna and April talk with a young woman who can’t decide whether to marry or break up with her long distance boyfriend. Learn more about April and LEVEL by visiting www.levelconnections.com Order Dealbr...
Aug 09, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep 308•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Learn more about April and LEVEL by visiting www.levelconnections.com See Anna...
Aug 02, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep 307•Transcript available on Metacast 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 town or chasing his dreams in the big city. Learn more about Ap...
Jul 26, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep 306•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Later in the episode, Anna and April talk with a caller who is growin...
Jul 19, 2021•2 hr 30 min•Ep 305•Transcript available on Metacast 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 listener who wonders how to tell potential partners that she has health ...
Jul 12, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep 304•Transcript available on Metacast 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 relationship. Learn more about April and LEVEL by visiting ...
Jul 05, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Ep 303•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Learn more about April and LEVEL by visiting www.levelconnections.com Order Dealbreakers now . On ...
Jun 28, 2021•56 min•Ep 302•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Learn more about April and LEVEL by visiting www.levelconnections.com Order Dealbreakers now . On s...
Jun 21, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep 301•Transcript available on Metacast 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 violent crimes and their families), and more. Later in the episode Anna...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep 300•Transcript available on Metacast 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 himself. Learn more about April and LEVEL by visiting www.levelc...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep 299•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Learn more about April and LEVEL by visiting www.levelconnections.com Check out Glennon’s podcast We...
May 31, 2021•58 min•Ep 298•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Learn more about April and LEVEL by visiting www.levelconnections.c...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep 297•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Learn more about April and LEVEL by visiting www.levelconnections.com Order Dealbreak...
May 17, 2021•1 hr•Ep 296•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Learn more about April and LEVEL by visiting www.levelconnections.com Order Dealbre...
May 10, 2021•2 hr 31 min•Ep 295•Transcript available on Metacast 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 a listener who has trouble separating her job persona from her...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep 294•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Lamorne what he would or would not accept from a hypothetical roman...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep 293•Transcript available on Metacast 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 on the topic of marriage traditions and how to change them. Lea...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep 292•Transcript available on Metacast 
