logo
episode-header-image
May 2022
1h 4m

The Land Of Smiles (Live from Denver)

Chris Gethard
About this episode

A native Texan opens up to Geth about leaving everything behind after her mom's death and moving to Thailand. She shares a crazy story about the time she got robbed then moved in with a Muay Thai fighter. She also talks about the complicated relationship she had with her mom including the fact that she slept with several of her friends. This episode includes a conversation about suicide, so please keep that in mind before you listen. If you or someone you know needs help, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

Up next
Yesterday
Prison Bound Week: Day 1 - The First Call
Yes, it's Monday. Yes, Beautiful Anonymous is in your feed a day early. We're doing something a little different this week. Eight years ago, a caller phoned Beautiful Anonymous four days before reporting to federal prison. The episode became one of the most memorable (and divisiv ... Show More
1h 10m
Aug 18
Hacker Tendencies at a Hacker Convention
A sixth-degree black belt calls from a hacker convention to talk ham radio, phone phreaking, off-grid networks, hacking E-ZPass (fine, theoretically), and whether Chinese and Russian hackers already know your mom's maiden name. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free epis ... Show More
1h 5m
Aug 11
This One Is NOT About Avatar: The Last Airbender
This week's caller has a full-time job, a toddler, and somehow also helps run an anime convention in their spare (lol) time. Gethard gets a crash-course in anime as he talks with our caller about what happens when the thing you love starts becoming a whole lot of work. Plus, an e ... Show More
1h 9m
Recommended Episodes
Jun 2018
33: Kail's Trip to Europe, Kate Spade, & Poor Life Choices
Kail talks about Europe & Lindsie reveals why she fears traveling to foreign countries. Find out why Lindsie took tons of Kraft Mac & Cheese to Hawaii. They weigh in on Kate Spade's suicide. If you know someone who needs help or you yourself need help, call the National Suicide P ... Show More
58m 36s
Jun 2023
Collections | EP 6 | Ashley's Story
<p>A mom in Texas flees her home with her two small children and searches for safety upon discovering her husband’s collection of child sexual abuse material. The path to starting over is riddled with obstacles and doubters about her decision. </p> <p>If you would like to reach o ... Show More
34m 32s
Nov 2022
#49 Another Roadside Attraction
<p>When Stephanie was in high school, a bookstore seemingly dropped out of the sky into her small Texas town. Then, just as quickly, it was gone.</p> <p><strong>Credits</strong></p> <p>If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, dial the US National Suicide Prevention L ... Show More
45m 39s
May 2023
278: What if you couldn't keep her safe?
<p>In the wake of her uncle’s untimely death, a woman bears the brunt of her mother’s long mental health decline, struggling to keep her safe from herself, and in the wake of tragedy, finds a way to help thousands of others like her.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Today’s episode feature ... Show More
51m 26s
Jan 2023
Jenicka: New Year, New Podcast, New Revelation
Chiquis welcomes her sister Jenicka Lopez back to the show to discuss a recent bombshell revelation about her biological father. Jenicka talks about why she decided to open up about the topic now, what her family did and didn’t know and the reaction she has received. Chiquis and ... Show More
28m 36s
Sep 2024
180. Please Stay; Tomorrow Needs You
********TW: this episode talks about suicide and death ********* In today's episode of The Anxiety Chicks podcast Taylor is back. Taylor unfortunately lost one of her best friends to suicide last week and felt it heavy on her heart to come on to speak about the topic. In this epi ... Show More
44m 9s
May 2023
276: What if you left your kids held hostage?
<p>A woman buries a series of childhood traumas and falls into a chaotic world of drugs and abuse, but when things turn from darkness to horror, she must make split second, life or death decisions that ultimately bring everything to the surface</p><p><br></p><p>Today's episode fe ... Show More
57m 29s
Sep 2023
Part 5: Piece of the Pie
Alana starts college and thrives in her new community, which creates conflict with her old friends. Alana is rushed to the ER after a suicide scare. This episode contains references to suicide. If you or someone you know is in need of help, please contact the Suicide and Crisis L ... Show More
38m 11s
Dec 2023
Loving and Leaving
The Buddhist and Astrologer discuss events in their lives that have questioned what the point of life is about. They go over theories of emotional development and talk about the blossoming potential relationships have with self reflection. Sotce goes over her bad days and Sarah t ... Show More
36m 55s