Julie Bowen [ Modern Family, Ed, Boston Legal, Happy Gilmore ] talks with Anna about female rivalry, the pressure to be sexy, underwear, an audition reminiscent of Basic Instinct , marriage, divorce, people who are too good looking, Julie’s new podcast Quitters , and much more. Today’s first call is with Jordan who introduced a friend to his crush which unfortunately resulted in them falling for each other. Now Jordan is wondering how to process this new dynamic while keeping both of his friends...
May 16, 2022•55 min•Ep 351•Transcript available on Metacast In today’s special episode, dating and relationship coach April Beyer is back as Anna’s qualified co-host. For those of you just discovering our podcast, April has been a matchmaker for more than 20 years and is the founder of LEVEL Connections, a unique dating service bridging the gap between dating apps and personal matchmaking. Their first call today is with Raya whose boyfriend’s constant assessments and comments about her physical appearance leave her feeling insecure. Next, the...
May 12, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep 350•Transcript available on Metacast Aasif Mandvi [ The Daily Show, The Brink, Million Dollar Arm, Evil ] talks with Anna about moving from England to Florida at 16 and dreaming his life would be like an episode of Flipper, his rollercoaster of a prom experience, hosting his new show Would I Lie To You and whether actors make good liars, breeding unicorns and much more… Today’s Unqualified segment begins with a call from Danika who, after the abrupt ending of a friendship, wonders how or even if it’s possible to repair the damage. ...
May 09, 2022•40 min•Ep 349•Transcript available on Metacast Stand-up comedian Jo Koy [ Live from Seattle, Lights Out, Comin’ in Hot, In His Elements ] talks with Anna about the transformation of comedy over the years, pretending to be his mom when getting tickets to see Eddie Murphy, the difference between a racist joke and giving a voice to minorities, how Dante Bosco was his hero in Spielberg’s HOOK, getting rejected then embraced by Netflix, his upcoming movie EASTER SUNDAY, Dealbreakers and a lot more. Today’s Unqualified segment begins with a call f...
May 02, 2022•44 min•Ep 348•Transcript available on Metacast Elisha Cuthbert [ 24, The Girl Next Door, Happy Endings, The Ranch, The Cellar ] talks with Anna about having kids, the blind date that led to the kids, being married to an athlete, getting in to comedies, horror-film screams, learning from past relationships, dealbreakers and much more! First on this episode’s Unqualified segment is Anjelica, whose friend and co-worker is weighing down the workplace with her constant negativity. Anjelica wonders if there’s a way to help so her friend doesn’t lo...
Apr 25, 2022•52 min•Ep 347•Transcript available on Metacast Comedian, actress, writer, and producer Natasha Leggero [ Another Period, Chelsea Lately, Rat in the Kitchen ] talks with Anna about being accidentally funny, her new show Rat in the Kitchen , whether dating a chef is a good idea, what too much reality TV does to your brain, Natasha’s relationship with an Australian con-artist that sounds like reality TV, and much more. Today’s Unqualified segment begins with a call from Erika who is looking for answers as to why she’s never had a serious boyfri...
Apr 18, 2022•40 min•Ep 346•Transcript available on Metacast Dylan O’Brien [ Teen Wolf, The Maze Runner, Love and Monsters, The Outfit ] talks with Anna about getting fired from his first job, getting into acting, early crushes, Dealbreakers and a lot more. Today’s first caller is Melanie, who after a personally difficult year, felt that one of her closest friends wasn’t there for her. Now she’s wondering if expressing her feelings would help mend or further hurt their relationship. Next up is Michelle, whose truck driving husband is convinced that she’s ...
Apr 11, 2022•42 min•Ep 345•Transcript available on Metacast David Duchovny [ The X-Files, Californication, Aquarius, The Bubble ] talks with Anna (from inside a railroad car) about the movie they recently finished together, being intimidated by raw talent, his love of music, the challenges of writing, dealbreakers, what defines a good kiss, words to live by and much more. Today’s first call is with Savannah whose recent relationships have affected her self-esteem, causing her to rethink her dating strategy. Next, Anna and David talk with Melissa, whose w...
Apr 04, 2022•59 min•Ep 344•Transcript available on Metacast Joining Anna in this week’s episode are actor and comedian Patton Oswalt and his wife, actress Meredith Salenger. Find out why Spiderman is Patton’s favorite superhero, what movie of Meredith’s was a big influence on Anna, the origin story of Patton and Meredith’s relationship, why their podcast is titled Did You Get My Text?, how Anna met her husband, and a lot more. This week’s Unqualified segment begins with a call from Lindsay, whose boyfriend is hesitant to get married making her question h...
Mar 28, 2022•52 min•Ep 343•Transcript available on Metacast Aya Cash [ The Boys, You’re the Worst, The Girl from Plainville, Welcome to Flatch ] talks with Anna about chasing love, being talked out of your ambition, the perfect amount to tip when you want to ask the waitress out on a date (and marry her), when everyone but you knows that your partner slept with your best friend, collecting vs. hoarding, the decision to not have children, choosing roles, upcoming projects and more. Our Unqualified segment begins with a call from Nate who is happily marrie...
Mar 21, 2022•57 min•Ep 342•Transcript available on Metacast Comedian, actress, fashion designer, musician and author Margaret Cho [ All-American Girl, Margaret Cho: PsyCHO, Sex Appeal, Koreatown Ghost Story ] talks with Anna about the joys of living alone, female sexuality, her childhood boyfriend, first kisses, the prophesy of early success, being on the board of a sex toy company and much more. Our Unqualified segment begins with Sarah, whose vacation fling became a little more complicated when she learned that her crush had a girlfriend. Now Sarah and...
Mar 14, 2022•43 min•Ep 341•Transcript available on Metacast Billy Zane [ Titanic, Dead Calm, The Phantom, MacGruber ] talks with Anna about MacGruber and how fun it is to say the name of his character (Brigadier Commander Enos Queeth), boat movies, horror conventions, romance, heartbreak, Bond girls, entrepreneurship, dressing for success, and more. This episode’s Unqualified segment begins with a call from Adam who is looking for some inspiration and practical advice as he goes about changing aspects of his life. Next, Anna and Billy talk with Ariana, w...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep 340•Transcript available on Metacast Gina Rodriguez [ Jane the Virgin, Last Known Position, I Want You Back ] talks with Anna about perseverance, what defines “home”, Puerto Rican identity (and food), abusive relationships, meeting her husband (and inviting him home to shower), and a lot more. Our Unqualified segment begins with a call from Alli, who wants to take her 75-year-old father on his dream trip to Ireland, but fears that his health might not be up for the challenge. Next, Anna and Gina talk with Alex who feels discouraged...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep 339•Transcript available on Metacast Cameron Monaghan [ Shameless, Gotham, Shattered ] talks with Anna about traveling, young love, the benefits of heartbreak, entitlement, what to look for in a partner, uncomfortable silences, life lessons from Morgan Freeman and much more! Today’s Unqualified segment begins a call from Julia who wonders if her fear of asserting her own opinions will eventually lead to losing her sense of self. Next is a conversation with Jonathan who still has feelings for his ex but recognizes that trying to rem...
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep 338•Transcript available on Metacast Abigail Cowen [ Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Fate: The Winx Saga, Stranger Things, Redeeming Love ] talks with Anna about her new movie Redeeming Love , figuring out priorities, how to recognize manipulative people, first loves and heartbreak, learning from mistakes, and a lot more. Today’s Unqualified segment begins with a call from Wes who is bothered by his partner’s close relationship with an ex and wonders if he is overreacting. Next, Anna and Abigail talk with Alzita who doesn’t know ho...
Feb 14, 2022•50 min•Ep 337•Transcript available on Metacast Steve-O [ The Jackass movies, Wildboyz ] talks with Anna about the newly released Jackass Forever , how a broken heart and video camera led to his unique career, the idea of legacy and immortality, meditating for 41 minutes a day, how he tracked down and met Motley Crue at age 13, dating responsibly, his dream of establishing an animal sanctuary, the Steve-O Bucket List comedy tour, and a lot more. This episode’s Unqualified segment begins with a call from Lizzie who, after finally setting...
Feb 07, 2022•56 min•Ep 336•Transcript available on Metacast Dating and relationship coach April Beyer is back as Anna’s co-host in another special episode. Their first call is with Amanda who wonders how and when to tell her boyfriend about her past struggles with an eating disorder. Next is a conversation with Megan who wonders if she should say anything about her younger sister’s new relationship with a much older family friend. If you’re in need of unqualified relationship advice, please write to us at bit.ly/ASKANNA To learn more about April, ...
Feb 03, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep 335•Transcript available on Metacast Chef, author, and TV-personality Kristen Kish talks with Anna about the pasta that brought them together, the formative experience of winning Top Chef , leadership in the kitchen, growing up in Michigan, recognizing love, quarantine weddings, her TV show Fast Foodies and more. Later in the episode, Anna and Kristen talk with Madison who is trying to figure out why nearly every conversation with her mother seems to end badly and if she might somehow be responsible. Next, they talk with Natalie wh...
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep 334•Transcript available on Metacast Jenna Elfman [ Fear the Walking Dead, Dharma & Greg, Keeping the Faith, EDtv ] and Anna discuss podcasting, making marriage work, sitcoms, zombies, driving fast, and more. Today’s Unqualified segment begins with a call from Patrick, who has been in a loving relationship for two years but wishes that his partner’s family knew that he was more than a roommate. Anna and Jenna then talk with Margaret who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, ADHD and autism, all in the span of a year. After...
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep 333•Transcript available on Metacast Matt Walsh [ Veep, Ted, Into the Storm ] talks with Anna about getting his start in Chicago, revisiting VEEP on his new podcast, Second in Command, what it really means to be a struggling actor, helpful and unhelpful career advice, early relationships, heartbreak, meeting his wife and more. On today’s Unqualified segment, Anna and Matt talk with listeners Julie and Isabelle. Julie has had several friends and romantic partners accuse her of ghosting them and questions whether she did anythi...
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep 332•Transcript available on Metacast Brooke Shields [ Pretty Baby, The Blue Lagoon, Suddenly Susan, A Castle for Christmas ] talks with Anna about first loves, how not to get mugged, motherhood, growing up in the public eye, meeting her husband, and much more. For our Unqualified segment we catch up with callers from past episodes and find out how they’ve been doing since we had them on the podcast. First up is Jessie whose dream of competing in the Olympics meant having to leave her home and family. Jessie spoke with Anna and Apri...
Jan 10, 2022•54 min•Ep 331•Transcript available on Metacast Actress Annabelle Wallis [ Silent Night, The Mummy, Malignant, The Tudors, Peaky Blinders ] talks with Anna about her latest film, the dark comedy Silent Night , growing up in Portugal, the idea of prince charming, gaslighting, taking risks, the thrill of auditioning, and more. Today’s Unqualified segment begins with a call from Martyn, who finds himself in an on-again, off-again relationship and questions whether he should keep trying to make it work. The second call is with Travis, who wonders...
Jan 03, 2022•1 hr•Ep 330•Transcript available on Metacast April Beyer is back as Anna’s co-host for the final episode of 2021! Anna and April talk first with Mary whose two best friendships are called into question after a past conversation revealed that the three of them have differing political views. Missing her friends, Mary wonders how or if the relationships can be repaired. Their next call is with Michele whose son’s upcoming marriage has her family debating whether to invite the groom’s father. While every wedding brings a certain amount of str...
Dec 16, 2021•58 min•Ep 329•Transcript available on Metacast World-renowned psychotherapist, New York Times best-selling author, podcast host, Fortune 500 consultant and modern relationship expert Esther Perel joins Anna to co-host this episode. Esther talks with Anna about how languages can be a lens into relationships, listening, legacy, questions to ask an unfaithful partner, and more. Our Unqualified segment begins with a call from Victoria who is afraid her relationship is being affected as she deals with overwhelming stress from recent life changes....
Dec 13, 2021•51 min•Ep 328•Transcript available on Metacast Actress, producer, singer, author and activist Alyssa Milano [ Charmed, Melrose Place, Who’s the Boss?, Mistresses, Insatiable ] talks with Anna about her new book Sorry Not Sorry, activism, heartache, relationships, perseverance, and more. Our Unqualified segment begins with a call from Peter who wonders if he might be looking for love in all the wrong places. Anna and Alyssa’s next conversation is with Vanessa who has found the love of her life but her hostile mother-in-law seems intent on pro...
Dec 06, 2021•50 min•Ep 327•Transcript available on Metacast Amanda Seales [ Insecure, Get Your Life, Smart Funny & Black, The Real, I Be Knowin’ ] talks with Anna about the future of America, humanity, versions of crazy, sexual firsts, past relationships and the one that took 20-years to happen. In this week’s Unqualified segment, Anna and Amanda first talk with CJ, a British expat who, after recently moving to his husband’s hometown in Utah, isn’t quite ready to make new friends. Their next call is with Jordan doesn’t know what to do when his career cho...
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep 326•Transcript available on Metacast Fred Armisen [ Saturday Night Live, Portlandia, Big Mouth ] talks with Anna about bonding with fans, appreciating a moment, infinity, curiosity, and much more. Fred and Anna then talk with Cierra who wishes that her boyfriend was more romantic and wonders if there could be a larger problem. Their next call is with Sara who, after getting married at 21, has been feeling lonely when her husband is away working. After a flirtation with a stranger, Sara’s guilt has left her questioning her marriage....
Nov 22, 2021•40 min•Ep 325•Transcript available on Metacast April Beyer is back as Anna’s qualified co-host in this month’s special episode. April has some unexpected advice for Summer, who asks how and when to bring up her anxiety issues with the men she dates. Their next call is with Zoë who wonders what she can do when her mom’s chronic pain is affecting everyone in her family. If you’re in need of unqualified relationship advice, please write to us at bit.ly/ASKANNA. Learn more about April and LEVEL by visiting www.levelconnections.com. State Farm Li...
Nov 18, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep 324•Transcript available on Metacast Academy award winner Matthew McConaughey [ Dallas Buyers Club, True Detective, Interstellar, Contact ] and Anna talk with a listener who wonders whether or not to reach out to her high school crush after not talking with him for five years. Matthew also tells Anna about his prom experience, the talent he’d most like to have, where he goes to get away, the advice he’d give to his younger self, what romance means to him, how to make a relationship work, and more. If you’re in need of unqualified r...
Nov 15, 2021•31 min•Ep 323•Transcript available on Metacast Timothy Simons [ Veep, Christine, The Boss, HouseBroken ] and Anna talk about a raccoon threesome, twins, high school, first loves, break-ups, childbirth and more. Later in the episode Anna and Timothy offer their best Unqualified advice to a listener going through divorce and wondering how to get back into the dating scene. Their next call is with a listener who questions why her friends take so long responding to texts despite being glued to their phones. Check out Second in Command: A Veep Re...
Nov 08, 2021•1 hr•Ep 322•Transcript available on Metacast 
