Reviews

I’m a doctor and professor of neurophysiology, I didn’t know how else to reach out to tell you that what Mr. Bennett said about serotonin is very very incorrect….

Love all the Armchair shows, will always be a listener. I just really hope that someone on the team reads reviews and takes them seriously bc the audience is begging for Monica to listen to some constructive criticism. We understand the Dax + Monica banter is integral to the show and she’s not going anywhere. However, her elitism is really starting to show and it’s a very bad look. I’m a woman, middle class, liberal - and not even I can relate to her. The “mug problem” conversation was just…craziness. How was that at all entertaining or quirky or silly or fun? I don’t find these ramblings entertaining anymore, I find them to be something maybe her other rich friends would laugh at, but I just feel like I’m not inside the “joke”.

Aren’t you anonymous is the best I’m proud to pronounce that I am an armchrythank you so much. I can relate to every single story.

I started listening to Armchair Expert during the COVID lockdown when working from home. Within just a few episodes, I was hooked and am now a proud armchairy! The content is superb and I feel like I am listening as if Monica and Dax are longtime friends. Your podcasts are insightful, intelligent, and relevant. Thank you for opening my ears and eyes to new experiences and keep up the great work.

As a newbie to this podcast, all I can say it is simply the best! Looking forward to exploring over 600 episodes!

Dax and Monica are helping me get through some hard times in my life right now. This format of podcast is refreshing, it’s more than interviewing celebrities. The thoughtfulness that goes into this podcast has helped me work through real life issues. I also love love Armcherries Anonymous episodes, laughing and gasping at the situations people have been through! Thank you!💕

When I press play on Apple Podcasts it will not let me listen unless I buy Wondery?

Thank you for being so honest Monica! It’s why you’re so good at what you do. Whether it’s your splurges on handbags or your insecurities, the truth is what makes you the best! This podcast would not be what it is without you! Please don’t ever stop!💖 Update: 🤯 I need to stay out of the review section. I’m mind blown at the sexism in these reviews. People suggesting Rob replace Monica?!?! I love Rob, but that’s the last thing we need is 2 males never challenging each other. The dynamic of Monica and Dax is what adds so much to the podcast, the contrast in personalities, beliefs, the way they grew up, sex, fame, their day 2 day, one being a single, successful, female and the other being a married, successful, father. It’s crazy that anyone could ever say she’s not good at her job after all of her experience and the success of the podcast. Put away your microscope you have aimed at Monica and enjoy the podcast because it’s good!

I don’t write reviews but feel the need to reading some other reviews from other “day 1” listeners. The show has not changed for the worse but for the better. Dax’s interviewing skills keep evolving and an armchair interview is going to elicit more from a guest than on other podcasts. Other shows are rote (perfectly fine) and don’t go off on fun tangents with their guests or get the playfulness that Dax and Monica tease out of them. I will continue to listen on any platform they go to.

I’ve been listening to the Armchair Expert podcasts since a friend sent me the excellent Maureen Dunne episode about her book, “The Neurodiversity Edge.” I’ve listened to every Maureen Dunne interview and Dax and Monica handled neurodivergence with curiosity and openness in getting the word out about a topic that is personal for me. Also, in the podcast interview with Alegra Kastens about OCD, Dax and Monica acknowledged they needed to speak to an expert after being under informed on the topic. I felt seen and educated in both episodes and want to offer my support for Monica and Dax for their advocacy and excellent podcast interviews. Highly recommended.

Dax thank you for being so respectful of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I’m Mormon, LOVE your show and have learned so much from you and Monica. It’s always interesting to hear the information shared about the church from former members or people that are somehow adjacent to the church. Everyone has their own unique experiences and take-aways from the Mormon church but I think you’ll find that the majority of Mormons are just normal people that are doing their best to be good and kind people. I so appreciate the respect you show the church. You guys are so fun and seem to be genuinely kind and thoughtful. Thanks for all you do!

I love listening to the podcast- whether interviews w celebrities or academics, it doesn’t matter. They build such a kind and supportive rapport w guests. I love the fact check- listening to banter between Monica and Dax. I’d like to be their friend. With that said, if I ever saw them on the streets of LA, I’d run the other way. :)

Ok weighing in as a parent of 3 kiddos (now 22 and twin 16 year olds) I HATED pretend playing when they were little but I went with things I truly enjoyed doing with them and left them to play on their own or with their friends. I loved taking them to the zoo, shopping (yes they all learned to shop with me!), picnics at the park with their friends and moms who I loved being around, boating and going to the beach. Honestly I think it fosters independence and creative play when kids are left on their own for periods of time to be bored and figure out what to do on their own!

Me and my family were in the car to Canada when I started listening to stalking armchair anonymous. I am mediately fell in love thank you for making amazing podcasts that are full of laughing and fun!

It’s a good podcast. Monica is not a add on to the show who can be got rid of, they started it together. Stop complaining and either listen or don’t. This is Monica's and Dax’s show and none of yours. Just enjoy it.

Thank you for creating and growing this podcast

Hey Ladies, I enjoyed your candid and vulnerable convo on this episode. However, I did have a problem with your advice to Sharif regarding her dilemma with her hairdresser of eight years. You felt it was up to Sharif’s friends to make this right, but I see it as Sharif’s problem to fix. (It’s completely unfair to put both of her friends in the awkward position of telling the hairdresser he’s mispronounced her name for ALL those years. lol!) Sharif’s error in judgment was in letting the first mispronunciation slide. I think this is a female acculturation issue. It is her NAME — instead of taking a few seconds to educate the hairdresser, she didn’t think it was important enough to address. Even if she anticipated not returning, it’s appropriate to be called your correct name even in that one interaction. My suggestion on how to set it straight: Sharif to the hairdresser: “I have something I’m embarrassed to share with you. And I want to apologize in advance. When we first met, I didn’t take the time to tell you how my name is pronounced. So many people get it wrong, but that’s no excuse. It’s actually pronounced Sharif, and I figured now that we’ve known each other 8 years, I should probably share that.” This honest approach hopefully prevents the hairdresser from feeling super embarrassed. Thanks for reading, keep up the good work! Jill

My favorite Dax-ism is how he says “really quick” before 50% of his thoughts/questions during interviews. So really quick I just want to say how much I love this podcast and I love you Monica!! Anyone that doesn’t is just jealous they don’t have your amazing job and life!

It is so annoying when the Same celebrity in in two podcast the same day 😡😑😵‍💫 E.g. Jack black is on Connan and in armchair. This is the second time this happens. It is extremely frustrating.

My daughter and I love listening to Dax and MONICA! We are Mighty Mice ourselves, and appreciate her so much. Keep up the great work. I loved the older Ed Sheeran episode.

I ❤️ Monica 😊 (and Dax)

I love every episode. The synergy between Dax and Monica is wonderful. The guests are always 🤌🏻 And, the fact check is the time when I feel we really get to know Monica and Dax. Their varying life experiences have helped me to be more mindful of my own “deal.” Love them! I’m forever a faithful ArmCherry and would be over the moon to speak to them one day.

The fact I can sit back in my recliner with my headphones on and be transported to another place is a rarity. Thanks for making me forget where I am and what I’m supposed to be doing. The bit of show I catch in between my snores, always makes me laugh.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! i love dax and monica 🩷🩷🩷