Summary
Overview
In this Armchair Anonymous episode, Dax Shepard and Monica Padman explore unique kinks with three vulnerable and entertaining callers. Amanda from Ohio shares how her husband's prosthetic eye unexpectedly became a turn-on. David from Rhode Island recounts a wild Tinder experience involving 'forced gay' dynamics with an Australian dominatrix watching remotely. Rico from Florida opens up about his lifelong kink for having his toes nibbled, tracing it back to childhood comfort from his mother. Throughout the episode, the hosts create a judgment-free space that celebrates vulnerability, challenges shame around sexuality, and finds humor in the unexpected.
Awkward Introduction and Episode Disclaimer
Dax and Monica open the episode with enthusiasm about the unique kinks topic but immediately warn parents that this is not an episode to listen to with children, unlike some previous episodes. They acknowledge the topic's adult nature while noting it's somewhat less gross than their rat water bottle episode. The hosts express deep gratitude and admiration for the bravery of people who submitted stories for this vulnerable topic, setting a tone of respect and appreciation that will carry through the episode.
- This episode is explicitly not appropriate for children, unlike some other episodes parents have enjoyed with kids
- The middle story 'goes hard' compared to the others which are described as 'cute'
- The topic is unique kinks, which the hosts find less gross than previous topics like rat water bottle
- Dax and Monica describe the callers as 'among our bravest' for their vulnerability
- The hosts express sincere gratitude for people willing to share such personal stories
" Look, one of our favorite things is hearing that people listen to this show with their kids. This is not that episode. "
" These are brave individuals. Among our bravest. "
Amanda's Prosthetic Eye Discovery
Amanda from Ohio reconnected with her now-husband after years apart, remembering him from school because of his distinctive feature—he has one eye. Seven months into dating, he revealed something she'd never considered: his prosthetic eye comes out. When he first removed it, she was fascinated and asked to hold it. Unexpectedly, seeing him without his eye became an intense turn-on for her, whether it's the vulnerability, the trust, or the rough appearance it gives him. This unique attraction has become a special part of their relationship over nearly ten years of marriage.
- Amanda's husband has a prosthetic eye and was memorable from school because of this unique feature
- Seven months into dating, he took his eye out for the first time in front of her to clean it
- The prosthetic has square corners on the edges to hold it in place, not round like Amanda expected
- Seeing him without his eye became unexpectedly attractive to her, possibly due to vulnerability or the rough look
- He had never taken his eye out in front of anyone except his mom before Amanda
- Amanda's father has one leg, which may have normalized prosthetics for her
- They've been married for almost 10 years
" So I find him so attractive. That's my like unique turn on is when my husband takes his eye out. So like if it's late at night and he takes that thing out. It's go time. "
" Together they make one perfect pirate. "
📚 7 more sections below
Sign up to unlock the complete summary with all insights, key points, and quotes
Get this summary + all future Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard episodes in your inbox
100% Free • Unsubscribe Anytime
Sign up now and we'll send you the complete summary of this episode, plus get notified when new Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard episodes are released—delivered straight to your inbox within minutes.