Dax Shepard, host of the popular podcast “Armchair Expert” recently experienced a surprise wardrobe malfunction on stage. This event took place during an episode featuring celebrated roboticist Ken Goldberg. In the course of the interview, a pair of Shepard’s used underwear accidentally dropped out from one of his pant legs. When it crashed to the ground, there was a palpable gasp. The unexpected twist created a mood of buzz and excitement among the participants. It also took listeners on an incredible journey with a surprise punchline they’ll soon never forget.
The conflict began when Shepard and Goldberg had been talking over dinner about numerous issues. Cohost Monica Padman (the show’s breakout star, as it would turn out) was the first to spot the fallen garment, which prompted gasps and laughter from all involved. In an honest moment, Shepard knew he had to confront it, not look the other way.
I look down: My panties are on the ground. My underpants are sitting on the ground in front of the guest,” he remarked during the podcast. That unexpected revelation brought down the house in laughter, but it had Shepard slightly rattled for a moment. “I don’t know what to do at that moment because I’m really trying to understand how my underwear have gotten off of my body and onto the ground,” he added.
Shepard’s experience with lost clothing is not so unprecedented. He’s made comments in the past about finding lost socks lurking in his trousers after a long wear. Still, this incident went even further—it raised the bar especially since this was about underwear! “I just remembered, ‘Oh, right, I put all the unmentionables in the pants and somehow the panties have made their way out of it,’” he explained.
The host said he was worried about the way this incident was going to reflect on his guest. “I’m really worried what Ken thinks happens in this space before he arrived,” he said. To break the tension, Shepard apologized to Goldberg directly, stating, “Oh my God, Ken, I’m so sorry. My panties are on the ground.”
This unexpected wardrobe malfunction even created a conversation around wardrobe malfunctions more broadly. During the podcast, Shepard quizzed Goldberg about his own experiences, asking, “Have you lost any garments? You’ve been at this for a while.” It was a funny incident that reminded everyone of the fun spontaneity that live recordings can bring.
Afterward, the Jimmy Kimmel Live segment below — featuring Dax Shepard — aired, and helped them laugh about the whole thing. Knowing that he had worn those pants for a commercial shoot just the day prior. To quicken the process, he had nonchalantly bunched all his underwear and socks inside the pant legs.
