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Death Row Lawyer May 08, 2018

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Growing up in Northern England, this week's caller became unlikely pen pals with a death row inmate in the American South. That experience, along with an unusual proximity to murder that she describes as a "family quirk", inspired her career path.

This episode is brought to you by Brooklinen, Thomas' English Muffins, and The Girl Who Smiled Beads.

Virtual Dominatrix May 01, 2018

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A political science student and self-described 'Robin Hood of sugar babies' talks with Geth about the significant emotional labor that goes into online sex work and the commensurate earnings. She also discusses her political aspirations, including her ideal running mate (hint: together they'll make money moves).

This episode is brought to you by 9 Days and 9 Nights, Thomas' English Muffins, ZipRecruiter, and The Girl Who Smiled Beads.

If They Say No, They Mean No Apr 24, 2018

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A young man describes three difficult experiences of being sexually assaulted and overcoming drug addiction. It's a raw, honest conversation that is occasionally interrupted by Snapchat notifications and a barking puppy.

This episode is brought to you by Thomas' English Muffins, Tripping.com, and The Girl Who Smiled Beads.

Road Dogs Apr 17, 2018

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Driving 10-12 hours a day buying and selling machinery can lead to challenges like finding a good gym and getting sufficient protein while avoiding fast food. Gethard has a fun chat with two dudes on a long road trip about making major life changes, maintaining positivity after losing loved ones, and creatine farts.

This episode is brought to you by Stamps.com (www.stamps.com code: BEAUTIFUL), Thomas' English Muffins, and Your Mechanic (www.yourmechanic.com/STORIES).

It's Quiet Time Apr 10, 2018

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A mother of two talks about her youthful past as a wandering actor and the choices she made to change her life. Geth asks a question in this call that leads to the ultimate "Sorry Sally" moment: How much do Playboy models get paid?

This episode is brought to you by Brooklinen (www.brooklinen.com code: BEAUTIFUL), Thomas' English Muffins, and ZipRecruiter (www.ziprecruiter.com/BEAUTIFUL).

Tasmanian Sex Ed Circus Performer Apr 03, 2018

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An aerialist turned sex education teacher from Australia chats with Gethard about her life on the road, falling in love and the challenge of explaining consent to high school kids.

This episode is brought to you by Thomas' English Muffins.

Honne and Tatemae Mar 27, 2018

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Stuck between two cultures, a punk rocker calls in from the other side of the world to chat about finding his identity, navigating his country's social norms and tells a story about how hard it was to finish a huge American burrito.

This episode is brought to you by Talkspace (www.talkspace.com/beautiful) and Tripping.com (www.tripping.com/STORIES).

The Whirlpool Galaxy Mar 20, 2018

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Coping with tremendous grief from a recent tragedy, an astrophysics researcher talks to Geth about black holes, extraterrestrial life and the fate of humanity.

This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: BEAUTIFUL), Your Mechanic (www.yourmechanic.com/STORIES), Stamps.com (www.stamps.com code: BEAUTIFUL), and Talkspace (www.talkspace.com/beautiful).

Brady Bunch Wedding / Ron Paul's Baby Returns Mar 13, 2018

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A juicy family history, a fast approaching wedding and upcoming gallbladder surgery are on the caller's mind this week and Gethard helps her work through it all. After the call, stay tuned for a 2-year anniversary check-in (and live audience sing-along!) with caller #1, Ron Paul's Baby.

This episode is brought to you by Talkspace (www.talkspace.com/beautiful), ZipRecruiter (www.ziprecruiter.com/BEAUTIFUL), and Brooklinen (www.brooklinen.com code: BEAUTIFUL).

Dealer Turned Surgeon Mar 06, 2018

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How did this self-described East Coast dirtbag go from selling drugs out of his mom's minivan to doing brain surgery? His answer: Donnie Darko. Gethard asks him some hard hitting questions like: What skills acquired in drug dealing are useful as a brain surgeon? Why did he go vegan? Can he control a monkey's brain with a special USB stick?

This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: STORIES), RXBAR (www.rxbar.com/beautiful code: BEAUTIFUL), Talkspace (www.talkspace.com/beautiful), and Care/Of (www.takecareof.com code: STORIES).