Anna Faris Is Unqualified

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 her friends are returning to the scene of the crime where she will inevitably run into the guy, and she wonders how to handle the whole situation.Next up is Conor, who finds himself single after he and his girlfriend of 10 months mutually ended their relationship after deciding that it wouldn’t work long term. Now Connor finds himself missing her and wondering if they would still be together if he had done something differently. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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, who after being cheated on in a previous relationship, is beginning to see red flags in the man she’s currently dating. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 when comparing the timeline of her single life to those of her friends who are all getting married and having kids. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 remain friends is confusing and often painful. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 how to tell her newly divorced best friend of 12 years that she is behaving selfishly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 a date for her wedding, was blind-sided when her older sister spontaneously scheduled her own wedding just weeks prior. Next, Anna and Steve-O talk with Paula whose 19-year-old son met a girl on-line then unexpectedly moved across the country to be with her. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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, go to https://aprilbeyer.com/site/meet-april/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 who doesn’t know if she should move on from an unbalanced relationship or continue to hope that it becomes something more.If you have a question and would like to talk with Anna, please reach out! Go to: unqualified.com/talk-with-anna See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 taking some time to reflect, Margaret wonders how this new understanding about herself relates to her family, friends, and potential partners. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 anything wrong. Next they talk with Isabelle who is engaged to a man whose political views conflict with her own to the extent that she fears for their relationship.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 April Beyer on the August 23rd 2021 episode with Liz Gillies. We then hear from Kelsey whose unpleasant work environment took a turn for the worse when her promotion led to a jealous co-worker’s attempted sabotage. Kelsey spoke with Anna and Brooke Burke on October 4th 2021. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 if he has a moral obligation to include his wheelchair in his dating app photos.If you’re in need of unqualified relationship advice, please write to us at bit.ly/ASKANNA See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 stress, Michele’s ex-husband’s dependency issues have the potential to create even more drama and Michele wonders if inviting him is worth taking the chance.Thank you to everyone listening, calling in and supporting Unqualified in 2021! We will be back in January with new episodes and more great guests!If you have a question and would like to talk with Anna, please reach out! Go to: unqualified.com/talk-with-annaState Farm  Like a good neighbor State Farm is there.  Call or go to Statefarm.com for a quote today.Please subs

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. Anna and Esther then talk with Rose who, after having been in a loving relationship with her college sweetheart for seven years, isn’t satisfied with the only physical relationship either of them have ever known.If you have a question and would like to talk with Anna, please reach out! Go to: unqualified.com/talk-with-annaSkylight Frames Get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go to SkylightFrame.com and enter code FARIS. Best Fiends Download Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play. That’s

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 proving otherwise.State Farm Like a good neighbor State Farm is there. Call or go to Statefarm.com for a quote today.Masterclass This holiday, give one annual membership and get one free! Go to MASTERCLASS.com/ANNA today. Terms apply.Intuit Discover how Intuit’s innovative products can help you see what’s possible at intuit.com.Storyworth With StoryWorth I am giving those I love most a thoughtful, personal gift from the heart and preserving their memories and stories for years to come. Go to StoryWorth.com/unqualified and s

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 choice has resulted in a long-distance marriage.State Farm Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. Call or go to Statefarm.com for a quote today.Masterclass This holiday, give one annual membership and get one free! Go to MASTERCLASS.com/ANNA today. Terms apply.Jenni Kayne Find your forever pieces at jennikayne.com and get 15% off your first order when you use code ANNA at checkout.Peacock See this exclusive crossover event now, and watch new episodes every Thursday. Plus, stream more of your reality favorites on Peac

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.MCDONALD'S Wherever your local McDonald’s is, there’s nothing better than that wonderful feeling of community… well, maybe that great feeling is tied with eating a Big Mac. McDonald’s. I’m lovin’ it.ZELLE Look for Zelle in your banking app today.RAYCON Go to buyraycon.com/unqualified today to unlock exclusive deals up to 20-percent off your Raycon order! But hurry—this offer is available for a limited time only, and you don’t want to miss it. That’s buyraycon.com/unqualified to unlock up to 20 percent off your Raycon’s.I

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 Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. Call or go to StateFarm.com for a quote today.Netlfix Subscribe to Netflix is a Daily Joke on Apple, Spotify, and all the podcast places.Please subscribe to Anna Faris is Unqualified on Apple Podcasts and follow us on social media:Instagram @UnqualifiedTwitter @UnqualifiedFacebook @Anna Faris is UnqualifiedMusic by: Mondo Cozmo @mondocozmoProducers: Michael Barrett, Rob Holysz, Jeph Porter, Kasper SelvigResearcher: Margot BarrettProduction Services: Rabbit Grin Productions rabbitgr

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 relationship advice, please write to us at bit.ly/ASKANNAState Farm Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. Call or go to StateFarm.com for a quote today.McDonald's Wherever your local McDonald’s is, there’s nothing better than that wonderful feeling of community… well, maybe that great feeling is tied with eating a Big Mac. McDonald’s. I’m lovin’ it.OSEA This holiday season, stock up and share your new favorite clean skincare and bodycare with your friends and family. We even have a special discount just for our listen

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 Rewatch with podcast hosts Matt Walsh and Timothy Simons.Order Dealbreakers now. On sale wherever books are sold.State Farm Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. Call or go to statefarm.com for a quote today.Skylight Frames Now, as a special offer, you can get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go skylightframe.com and enter code FARIS. That’s right. To get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame just go skylightframe.com and enter code FARIS.Living Proof Put the science to work and unlock your hair’s