Monica Padman
Mentioned in 34 analyzed podcast episodes across 2 shows
Co-host of the podcast *Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard* and its companion show *Armchair Anonymous*, where she participates in interviews, provides commentary, and offers perspective on relationship and personal topics. She is also co-host and producer of *BETH'S DEAD*, an investigative podcast series examining a catfishing case, in which she served as a primary target of the manipulation campaign being investigated. Her role across these podcasts involves facilitating discussions, offering emotional intelligence and compassion during sensitive conversations, and engaging directly with callers and guests.
Episode Appearances
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · May 20, 2026
Dr. Elizabeth Letourneau & Luke Malone (on child sexual abuse prevention)
“Podcast co-host; fact-checks episode and provides follow-up research”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · May 18, 2026
Brandi Carlile
“Co-host participating in interview and post-episode discussion about various topics”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · May 15, 2026
Armchair Anonymous: Waterparks
“Co-host engaging with callers and sharing personal water park anecdote about bathroom incident”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · May 11, 2026
Chace Crawford
“Co-host providing commentary and fact-checking throughout the episode”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Apr 15, 2026
Rachel Zoffness (on pain)
“Co-host contributing personal anecdotes about pain, loneliness effects, and social support”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Apr 13, 2026
Jennie Garth
“Co-host participating in fact-checking and conversation throughout episode”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Apr 10, 2026
Armchair Anonymous: Bad Dates II
“Co-host of Armchair Anonymous; provides reactions and asks clarifying questions about caller stories”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Apr 8, 2026
Emily & Matt Hyland (Emily Burger)
“Podcast co-host; contributes commentary and personal anecdotes throughout episode”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Mar 27, 2026
Armchair Anonymous: Wild Card XII
“Co-host of Armchair Anonymous conducting interviews and providing commentary on caller stories”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Mar 25, 2026
David Sussillo (on foster care and neuroscience)
“Podcast co-host participating in interview and post-episode discussion”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Mar 23, 2026
Nate Bargatze
“Co-host participating in interview and fact-checking segment”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Mar 20, 2026
Armchair Anonymous: Funny Pregnancy
“Co-host of Armchair Expert and Armchair Anonymous, participates in discussions and asks follow-up questions”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Mar 18, 2026
Kathryn Paige Harden (behavioral geneticist)
“Co-host of Armchair Expert; participates in discussion about genetics, responsibility, and household dynamics”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Mar 13, 2026
Armchair Anonymous: Remodeling Disaster
“Co-host of Armchair Expert providing commentary and reactions to remodeling disaster stories”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Feb 27, 2026
Armchair Anonymous: Las Vegas
“Co-host of Armchair Expert and Armchair Anonymous, participates in story discussions and reactions”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Feb 25, 2026
Adam Mosseri Returns (Head of Instagram)
“Armchair Expert co-host; participant in discussion about platform usage and creator monetization”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Feb 20, 2026
Armchair Anonymous: Unique Kink
“Co-host of Armchair Expert; engages with callers, offers relationship advice, and shares personal perspectives on intimacy and vulnerability”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Feb 18, 2026
Colleen Cutcliffe (on the microbiome)
“Podcast co-host discussing microbiome science applications and personal health experiences with probiotic supplementation”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Feb 13, 2026
Armchair Anonymous: Meet Cute III
“Co-host of Armchair Expert providing commentary and reactions to listener meet-cute stories”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Feb 6, 2026
Armchair Anonymous: Cooking Disaster II
“Co-host of Armchair Anonymous; participates in discussions and reactions to caller stories”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Jan 26, 2026
Marcello Hernández
“Podcast co-host participating in interview and fact-checking segment”
BETH'S DEAD · Jan 26, 2026
Preview for EP11 + EP12 Q&A *SPOILERS*
“Co-host of Beth's Dead podcast; leads the Q&A discussion and addresses listener theories about the investigation.”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Jan 21, 2026
Elizabeth Smart
“Co-host providing commentary and context throughout episode; discussed personal experiences and observations”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Jan 19, 2026
Chris Stapleton
“Co-host providing commentary and engaging in conversation throughout the episode”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Jan 16, 2026
Armchair Anonymous: Wild Card XI
“Co-host of Armchair Anonymous conducting interviews and providing commentary on caller stories”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Jan 14, 2026
David McWilliams (on the history of money)
“Co-host of podcast discussing money taboos, behavioral economics, and cryptocurrency skepticism”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Jan 12, 2026
Kumail Nanjiani Returns
“Co-host of the podcast participating in the conversation”
BETH'S DEAD · Dec 11, 2025
EP8 - Deep Breath, Deep Breath
“Co-host and producer of Armchair Expert; serves as neutral third party in interview to provide compassion and perspective separate from victims”
BETH'S DEAD · Nov 27, 2025
EP6 - We're In A Little Bit Over Our Head
“Co-host analyzing the catfishing case and helping identify patterns of manipulation across multiple fictional characters”
BETH'S DEAD · Nov 20, 2025
EP5 - The Questions Keep Multiplying
“Co-host of Beth's Dead podcast who was primary target of the catfishing and emotional manipulation campaign”
BETH'S DEAD · Nov 13, 2025
EP4 - Were You Her Therapist
“Co-host of Beth's Dead and Totally Married podcast; analyst and narrator of the catfishing investigation and episode”
BETH'S DEAD · Oct 29, 2025
EP2 - You May Recognize My Vagina
“Co-host of Beth's Dead podcast discussing ethical implications of their past advice-giving practices”
BETH'S DEAD · Oct 29, 2025
EP1 - You Took Something Away From Me
“Co-host and producer of Armchair Expert podcast; longtime listener of Nobody's Listening who reached out to hosts for mentorship”
BETH'S DEAD · Sep 27, 2025
Introducing BETH'S DEAD
“Co-host of Armchair Expert Podcast and host/producer of BETH'S DEAD series investigating the Nobody's Listening case”