Anna Faris Is Unqualified

This week's episode of Unqualified is extra special! Anna and Sim kick off the show with a call to Mr. Reality TV himself, the outrageously funny Andy Cohen (Watch What Happens Live)! Join in as the gang discusses three-ways and Andy shares how he almost lost his "gold star gay" status on a book tour.  Anna and Sim also dish out juicy dealbreakers to Bravo's king of drama, and Andy talks about his new hilarious book “Superficial," which is in stores now! Then, Anna and Sim check in with previous callers to see how their unqualified advice panned out. They first follow up with Giovanni (Julia Stiles episode), who was contemplating whether to tell his family that he’s gay and living with his boyfriend. Next, they talk to Polly (Jason Mantzoukas episode), who decided to tell her conservative Christian parents that she’s in love with a Jewish man. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In part two of this weeks Unqualified Anna, Sim and comedy Superhuman Seth Rogen (Superbad, Knocked Up, Sausage Party) take calls from Angel, who doesn’t know what to do about his relationship with a man who lied for three months about his identity, Stephanie, who's a law student that is recently divorced dealing with dating and her parents skepticism based on the past relationship, and Amy, who’s debating whether or not to date a guy her friend has a crush on. Plot twist HE WON THE BACHELOR!" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join in the fun at Entertainment Weekly's PopFest when Anna and Sim headline with funnyman Seth Rogen (Superbad, Knocked Up, Sausage Party)! Swoon! The show is opened by the USC marching band and is jam-packed with hilarious moments! In true Unqualified fashion, the gang tests Seth’s knowledge on weed and dives into Seth’s deal breakers. Karen Sarducci makes an appearance, too. You DON'T want to miss this one, trust us! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Part two of this week's show with the return of the insanely cool Allison Janney (Mom, The West Wing) is kicked off with a call to Sarah, who needs advice on whether or not she should break up with her boyfriend, and is topped off with a call to Katie, who’s unsure whether or not to take an internship that has a very unexpected twist! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Back by popular demand, Allison Janney (Mom, The West Wing...and basically Queen of the Damn World, ugh) returns to Unqualified!  Allison talks about getting her star on the Hollywood walk of fame and preparing for her Broadway debut. She also meets Karen Sarducci and auditions for a new (and bizarre) HBO show. Then Sim and Allison fight it out in a new game called Who Knows Anna Best? Come back tomorrow for Part 2 when the gang hits the phones for some listener calls! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You heard right! At Unqualified we treat you right baby, and this week we're dropping a bonus episode with Writer/Producer Susan McMartin (MOM) who pulls back the curtain and lets us in the Hollywood writers room. Anna, Sim, Susan and Cassie talk about their careers in LA, selling scripts, getting started and what it’s like being a woman in a male-dominated industry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anna, Sim and Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) kick off part two of this weeks episode by playing a round of "How Would You Proceed?" They then take a call from Molly, who's confused on what to do when her best friend admits to having feelings, and Melissa, who wants to know how to confront a self-centered friend about being a more active listener. GUH, RELATABLE. The gang then caps off the show with some "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" talk. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Anna and Sim sit down with the raddest and the baddest Golden Globe-winning actress, Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend)! Anna, Rachel and Sim unpack their experiences clubbing now vs. the past, being teens in summer camp, being married and Rachel tells a story about a shocking social experiment conducted at her summer camp! Finally, Anna and Rachel blueprint their “Golden Girls” inspired retirement plan for 2056- you'll never guess what it is!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Part 2 picks up right where we left off with an incredibly weird "Deal breaker?." Then, Dax explains why actors are the worst people on the planet! Dax also meets film studio head Karen Sarducci to discuss a Kung Fu movie with a very controversial title. We move to calls and talk to Samantha, who wants to spice up her sex life with toys but she's worried her boyfriend will feel insecure. Finally, Dax and Anna perform the opening scene of PRETTY WOMAN 2! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Loveable goofball Dax Shepard joins Anna and Sim for another hilarious two-part Unqualified episode. Dax and Anna talk about a couple's trip they took to Hawaii at the same time, Dax’s rise in Hollywood, and how men and women have different views on finding someone/being found naked. Dax even has the pleasure of meeting Kayla. The gang then breaks format and makes an early call to Megan, who is concerned about how her eight-month-old twins are affecting her marriage. More fun and another listener call tomorrow for Part 2! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anna, Sim and Whitney dish out live unqualified advice in this episode - with a little help from the audience! First, they call Jen, who’s caught in the middle of a scandalous workplace affair. Then, one lucky audience member, Devlin, joins the gang onstage to get advice on how make his new partner feel comfortable with physical intimacy. Sounds like serious stuff but don’t worry - with Whitney and Anna, you're guaranteed a shit ton of laughs! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bummed you couldn't attend the first live Unqualified show with Whitney Cummings? Well now you can get in on the fun! Join Anna, Sim and Whitney at the Nerdmelt Showroom in LA for a candid convo about Whitney's sexual past, bridal parties, and of course, some dealbreakers!  Anna also calls up on stage a very popular surprise guest. Don’t miss part two tomorrow when we take a live call and give one lucky audience member some unqualified relationship advice! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Katie's back, proving that she's far from unqualified when it comes to giving advice! First, the gang talks to Samantha, who is struggling with a very delicate family situation. Next, they help Connie and her fiancé reach a compromise about 90's music at their wedding. Plus, Katie shares a super romantic story about her engagement ring. Check out Katie's podcast, Katie Couric, on iTunes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Katie Couric brings her warmth, wit, and wisdom to Unqualified this week. She and Anna delve into gender politics issues in journalism and Hollywood, and discuss Katie's work on a thought-provoking new documentary about gender identity. The conversation gets even more personal when Anna, Katie, and Sim discuss their experiences with internet trolls and cyberbullying. And you might be surprised about what Katie thinks are dating dealbreakers! The gang also plays a game called "Rapper or Politician?" and Katie teaches Anna a "valley girl" cheer (as well as correct Hebrew pronunciation). Join us tomorrow for Part 2, when Katie dishes about engagement rings and we hit the phones for some listener calls! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're back for some calls and more improv in part 2! First, Anna, Ken, and Sim help Samantha decide whether to help keep her teenage daughter's lesbian relationship a secret from her daughter's girlfriend's strict Muslim parents. They also talk to Rebecca, who is unsure what effect her boyfriend starting medical school will have on their relationship. And prepare yourselves for Kayla's craziest Tinder date ever--with Mr. Chow from "The Hangover"! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ken Jeong (Dr. Ken, Hangover) is truly a national treasure. Listen in as Anna, Sim and Ken discuss Ken's remarkable transition from successful medical doctor to comedic superstar, and why practicing medicine is a lot like acting.  There is also another hysterical, improv-packed “Dealbreaker" series, and more #FYS than in any other episode to date. And sure to stay tuned til the end for a surprise finale!    Join us tomorrow for more fun when we take some listener calls in Part 2! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Part two of this week's episode has a little something for everyone! First, Anna and Regina discuss their early inspirations and explain why it takes thoughtfulness to play someone stupid or insane. The ladies then pitch a remake of "The Golden Girls" - and even improvise a scene from the show! Regina also educates Anna and Sim as to why the classic sitcom "Good Times" is the most frustrating show in history. From there, the gang turns to listener calls. They first talk to Carolyn, whose friends are becoming a little too involved in her relationship. Anna, Regina, and Sim then give Jen advice about how to disinvite her drunk sister-in-law to her upcoming wine tasting bachelorette weekend. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Happy holidays, from Fistgina, aka Anna Faris and her Scary Movie co-star Regina Hall (When the Bough Breaks). Regina returns to Unqualified this week to reminisce with Anna about their Scary Movie days and even sing a few songs. (And yes, we explain what happened to Regina's first episode!)  Regina also describes her perfect penis for Anna and Sim, and the gang discusses a promising new cure for constipation. They also play a hilarious round of deabreaker with a new character: Chad. Then we’ll meet another new character named Sasha. Oh, and Kayla returns. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Regina King (American Crime, Southland, Jerry Maguire) reigns supreme on Unqualified this week. The 2015 Emmy winner and 2016 Emmy-nominated actress not only fields some of the most outrageous "Dealbreaker" questions to date (you'll never think of the name "Heather" the same way), but beats Anna handily in a game of "Football Player or Stripper" (same goes for "Lucious Pusey"). Regina and Anna also practice accepting Oscars on each other's behalf, read lines from a new stoner movie in a hilarious audition improv, and role-play a mother/daughter-in law having an unusual heart-to-heart. Later, Regina, Anna, and Sim talk to a newly-engaged woman whose fiancé's family remains inappropriately close with his ex-wife. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Unqualified crew calls in reinforcement from Chris Pratt to help out with some thorny issues this week. First, they talk to a married woman who is struggling to break off an affair with her married colleague—even though she knows it is both wrong and reckless. They then give some unqualified advice to a caller who has been secretly dating her BFF’s brother against her friend’s wishes. Anna, Chris, Sim, and Johnny have lots of thoughts about whether and how she should break the news—tune in and find out what they have to say! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.