Monica Padman Returns! The Cocreator, Cohost, and Producer of Armchair Expert Is Back

Monica Padman is the cocreator, cohost, and producer of Armchair Expert. In her first Second Life episode in 2021, Padman chatted about her early dreams of being an actress and how she transitioned from nanny to creative partner to Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard. Since her last episode, Padman has grown in her role as host and producer. She and Shepard continue to cohost Armchair Expert, and they were even nominated at the 2026 Golden Globes in the inaugural Best Podcast category. Padman has also been instrumental in adding numerous shows under the Armchair Umbrella, and she's even branched out into the true crime space with her podcast Beth's Dead, which is starting production for season 2. We recorded this special conversation in the studio, so if you'd like to watch this episode, make sure to check out the video version on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices