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Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · August 24, 2026 · 02:05:37

Jimmy Kimmel & Molly McNearney

Jimmy Kimmel, Molly McNearney

Jimmy Kimmel and Molly McNearney join Dax Shepard to discuss their marriage, parenting, and careers. They share how working together strengthened their bond, how quiet moments create connection for busy couples, and the surreal experience of raising kids who view the sitting president as their family's adversary. The conversation also covers professional tricks for rescuing unprepared talk-show guests, the value of traditions that spark collective joy, and why deliberate distortion is more damaging than honest disagreement.

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Highlights

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Working together strengthened their marriage
Jimmy and Molly explain how collaborating professionally deepened their relationship rather than causing strain.
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Raising children who see the president as their family's antagonist
They discuss how their children perceive the sitting president as an adversary to their family.
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Rescuing unprepared talk-show guests
They share stories of stepping in to save floundering guests on live television.
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Editorial

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Ten quiet minutes in bed as a date
They advocate that a brief window of attention—like ten minutes before sleep—can serve as a meaningful date for busy parents.
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Deliberate distortion is worse than disagreement
They argue that intentionally misrepresenting facts is more harmful than simply holding opposing views.
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Misc

✧Jimmy recalled being fired from a radio job with less than $20 in his bank account.
✧Molly and Jimmy discussed their attempts to evade paparazzi after the show's suspension.
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