Anna Faris Is Unqualified

Unqualified Media

Relationship advice from completely unqualified Hollywood types. New episodes every week!

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Our Editor's Take

Anna Faris is Unqualified, and yet, she makes a brilliant podcast host. She interviews celebrities, cultural icons, industry experts, and significant individuals from around the world. Each episode is heartfelt and insightful, delving into the lives and perspectives of each guest. Faris is a natural host. She has a give-and-take approach with her guests, which gets them to open up. Unique conversations emerge from the freedom she allows them to tell their authentic stories.

Faris is famous for her comedic performances in hits like The House Bunny and the Scary Movie series. Hosting a podcast is a step into a more personal conversational role. Listeners will still get a strong helping of her humor and heart, though. Every interview feels natural and engaging. Listeners appreciate the way she connects with audiences and guests alike.

Faris pulls from her own life and encourages her guests to share their unscripted thoughts and opinions. Listeners can start with any episode and get a great feel for the show's conversational tone and fun anecdotes. It's a consistently entertaining podcast and has a strong following of fans. Every week, there is a new episode to dive into, and the guests are always exciting. Both earnest and hilarious, Anna Faris is Unqualified is everything listeners want in a cultural podcast and more.

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Unqualified Returns

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New episodes of UNQUALIFIED every Monday beginning September 30th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

Kaitlyn Bristowe (Re-release)

Kaitlyn Bristowe (Re-release)

In this flashback episode, Kaitlyn Bristowe [The Bachelor Season 19, The Bachelorette Season 11, Dancing with the Stars seasons 17 and 18] describes what it’s like behind the scenes of Anna’s favorite series, the public pressure on a relationship after The Bachelorette, starting over after a break-up, getting engaged, planning a wedding, and much more. Today’s caller Kelsie wants to be a mother and is exploring how to make it happen on her own terms. To hear more from Kaitlyn, check out her podcast Off The Vine, available wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alison Brie (Re-release)

Alison Brie (Re-release)

In this flashback episode, Anna gets a return visit from Alison Brie [Community, Glow, Mad Men]! Alison talks with Anna about women in Hollywood, good and bad relationships, hooking up with her husband (Dave Franco), her first movie, her latest movie Somebody I Used to Know and a lot more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ed Helms (Re-release)

Ed Helms (Re-release)

Ed Helms [The Hangover, The Office, The Daily Show] tells Anna the story of Able Archer 83 from his podcast SNAFU which, in Ed’s words, focuses on history’s greatest screw-ups. We also hear about Ed’s high school experience, early relationships, alternate career paths, the benefits of therapy, Bob Dylan’s authenticity, and a lot more. Today’s caller Amanda returns to the show after having called in 2 years prior. Now divorced, Amanda faces a new challenge… co-parenting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dominic Monaghan (Re-release)

Dominic Monaghan (Re-release)

Dominic Monaghan [The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Lost, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker] talks with Anna about the first time they met, his passion for nature, irrational fears, his chance meeting with a chambered nautilus, recovering from a painful break-up, actors he admires, his more recent projects, and much more!First to call in today is René who has always felt that she was asexual. Now, seven years after marrying the first man she ever kissed, René doesn’t know how to talk with her husband about sex. Next, we hear from Alex who had a brief but intense relationship with a man who lives in another city. Now, Alex has a plane ticket in hand but wonders if the man feels the same way that he does. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ricki Lake (Re-release)

Ricki Lake (Re-release)

This flashback episode features talk show legend Ricki Lake. Ricki talks with Anna about overcoming past traumas, the idea of home, her podcast Raised by Ricki, trying to fix people, being cast in Hairspray and a lot more.Today’s first call is with Steven who at age 16 moved from Haiti to the United States with only his little brother. Now, 12 years later, their mother will finally be joining them, but they can’t agree on who she should live with. Next to call in is Shannon who is 8 months pregnant and single after her boyfriend had an affair. Now her ex wants to attend the child’s birth and expresses regret for leaving despite now living with the other woman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julie Bowen (Re-release)

Julie Bowen (Re-release)

In this flashback episode, Julie Bowen [Modern Family, Ed, Hubie Halloween, 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 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 friendships.Next to call in is Sarah who is getting close to her wedding date but considering eloping after her father issued an ultimatum involving her guest list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dylan O'Brien (Re-release)

Dylan O'Brien (Re-release)

Dylan O’Brien [Teen Wolf, The Maze Runner, Love and Monsters, The Outfit] guests in this flashback episode of Unqualified. Dylan talks with Anna about getting fired from his first job, getting into acting, early crushes, his 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 cheating on him, leaving Michelle questioning the strength of their marriage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Rodriguez (Re-release)

Gina Rodriguez (Re-release)

In this flashback episode, Gina Rodriguez [Jane the Virgin, Diary of a Future President, 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alyssa Milano (Re-release)

Alyssa Milano (Re-release)

In this flashback episode, Alyssa Milano [Charmed, Melrose Place, Who’s the Boss?, Mistresses, Insatiable] talks with Anna about her book 'Sorry Not Sorry', activism, heartache, relationships, perseverance, and more. Alyssa and Anna then talk with Peter who wonders if he might be looking for love in all the wrong places. Next, they talk with Vanessa who has found the love of her life, but her hostile mother-in-law seems intent on proving otherwise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Walsh (Re-release)

Matt Walsh (Re-release)

In this flashback episode, Matt Walsh [Veep, Ted, Into the Storm] talks with Anna about getting his start in Chicago, revisiting VEEP on his 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. Matt and Anna then talk with Julie, who 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joel Kinnaman (Re-release)

Joel Kinnaman (Re-release)

In this flashback episode, 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 Beyer 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lucy Lawless (Re-release)

Lucy Lawless (Re-release)

In this flashback episode, 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, 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 Beyer talk with a listener who wonders how to make better life decisions after realizing that she is partly responsible for choosing the wrong partners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel Bilson (Re-release)

Rachel Bilson (Re-release)

In this flashback episode, Rachel Bilson [The O.C., Jumper, Hart of Dixie] joins Anna to talk about heartbreak, motherhood, trusting your intuition, the O.C., the O.C. podcast and more. Anna also pulls out a few cards from her Dealbreakers game, 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 romantic persona and feels like she’s too much of a boss for men to handle.To hear more from Rachel, check out her podcast Broad Ideas with Rachel Bilson! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy Schumer (Re-release)

Amy Schumer (Re-release)

In this flashback episode, Amy Schumer [Trainwreck, Snatched, I Feel Pretty, Inside Amy Schumer, Expecting Amy] joins Anna to talk about her documentary series Expecting Amy, the joys and fears of being a mother, how she met her husband, loving stand-up comedy, The Meisner Technique, boogie boarding, finding unusual animal parts in the kitchen, and more. Later in the episode Anna welcomes back the Clinical Director of The Center for Healthy Sex in Los Angeles, Dr. Alex Katehakis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Minnie Driver (Re-release)

Minnie Driver (Re-release)

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 Beyer talk with a listener whose partner’s anger management forces her to question their relationship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glennon Doyle (Re-release)

Glennon Doyle (Re-release)

Glennon Doyle, New York Times bestselling author, activist and podcaster, talks with Anna about 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 Beyer talk with a listener who was ghosted by her best friend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seth Green (Re-release)

Seth Green (Re-release)

Seth Green [Family Guy, Robot Chicken, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Austin Powers] joins Anna for their first real conversation after knowing each other for years. They talk about auditioning, the genesis of Robot Chicken, actor versatility, why you can’t pretend to kidnap your celebrity friends on Twitter anymore, the massive waterslide Seth installed behind his house, and Star Wars. A lot of Star Wars. Later in the episode Anna is joined by dating coach, matchmaker and founder of LEVEL connections, April Beyer to answer listener questions with some very qualified insight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Chang (Re-release)

David Chang (Re-release)

David Chang – Michelin star chef, author, television personality and podcaster – tells Anna the secret of Red Dragon Sauce, why he hates golfing, the hardest part of cooking, how he met (and impressed) his wife, the best meals he’s ever eaten and more. Later in the episode, dating expert, coach and matchmaker April Beyer is to provide insight on how to cultivate a healthy attitude toward dating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paris Hilton (Re-release)

Paris Hilton (Re-release)

Paris Hilton [The Simple Life, This is Paris] joins Anna to talk about her greatest fear, being shy, Marilyn Monroe, and why she’s happier than she’s ever been. Anna recounts how Paris helped with her make-up the first time they met, and what it was like playing the part of “Paris Hilton” for all these years. Later in the episode, Anna welcomes back Dr. Patti Britton to talk with Ashley about keeping the spark alive in a relationship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seth Rogen (Re-release)

Seth Rogen (Re-release)

Seth Rogen [Superbad, Pineapple Express, An American Pickle] talks with Anna about lying to the press, wishing he could sing, taking a long ocean voyage, getting high on Mars, and more. Then Dan Savage from Savage Lovecast makes an appearance to provide some qualified advice as he and Anna talk with Chris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.