She's an icon, a drag queen, an elephant queen and a daughter. Recorded LIVE on-stage at Don't Tell My Mother! in LA, Eureka O'Hara recounts her love for the two mothers in her life. Chosen family is family, y'all. Nikki Levy and Abby Posner introduce the episode and get silly. Please note this episode was recorded before Eureka's transition. She now goes by she/her pronouns. Join us at the next Don't Tell My Mother! show live in Los Angeles or Live-Stream it from anywhere - Friday, May 12 at 7p...
May 10, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 7
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Mar 14, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Nikki + Abby discuss the porn habits of lesbians. And actor, New Yorker, superstar TYLER ALVAREZ (American Vandal, Never Have I Ever) explains how to cheat on the ACTs. Also, he thinks Pierce Brosnan is the ultimate zaddy. Fall in love with Tyler like we did. Oh, and send a DM with a) a time you cheated and b) what kind of porn you watch. We won't tell your mother, but we will give you a special shoutout on the pod (keeping your anonymity). Love, ma This story was recorded LIVE on stage at Dynas...
Mar 07, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Abby is a top. Nikki is a bottom. But sometimes Nikki tops from the bottom and sometimes Abby is tired. Groundbreaking Black, trans comedian PINK FOXX is on the pod today talking about her love of Barbie, and that time she played her mother. Herstory was made tonight on stage. Listen to find out. This story was recorded LIVE on stage at Dynasty Typewriter in Hollywood. Follow Don't Tell My Mother! on IG @donttellmymother Follow Nikki @nikkilevy and Abby @abbyposnermusic Follow Pink Foxx @comedia...
Feb 28, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Nikki + Abby Posner are back with the cutest, funniest, most lovable comedian, Aiko Tanaka from America's Got Talent. Aiko had an unbelievably close relationship to her mother. She wanted to hang out with her so badly, she ended up in an emergency situation. This story was recorded live at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles. ------> Follow us on IG @donttellmymother and tell us what you want (what you really, really want). Who should we have on? What secrets can we tell you? ------> Follow ...
Feb 21, 2023•19 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Two queers are better than one! Abby Posner, Nikki's bestie and the ever-so-fabulous band leader for Don't Tell My Mother! live shows, co-hosts with Nikki. What could two lesbians with profound parental issues possibly have to say? Some things. They welcome Matt Marr (Reality Gays) who tells a story about lying to his mama. Matt performs this story live on stage (recorded at Don't Tell My Mother! in November 2022 at Dynasty Typewriter). Slide into our DMs at @donttellmymother and tell us what yo...
Jan 31, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Don't Tell My Mother! is back with Season 2, mommy! Kicking off the season, we have breakout star Fernando Carsa from the hit show 'Acapulco' on Apple TV+. Fernando tells Nikki about his big break, his undying love for Britney Spears, and that one time he wore a diaper. Follow Fernando on IG and Twitter at @FernandoCarsa because you will definitely want more. He's talented as heck, and this is only the beginning for Mr. Spears. I mean Fernando! We're back with LIVE SHOWS in LA. Next show is Sund...
Jan 24, 2023•46 min•Season 2Ep. 1
When The Simpsons (finally) decided to cast their BIPOC characters with BIPOC actors, Tony Rodríguez got to werk! A gay, Cuban actor and improviser known for Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Adam Ruins Everything , and Netflix's Gentefied , Tony launched a viral TikTok campaign to land the role of Julio - the gay, Cuban hairdresser on the long-running show. Bitches, he got the part! Tony talks about fighting for the role, and tells the story of becoming an accidental prostitute for a night. Money is money, ...
Nov 23, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 38
She won RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 5 AND her mother is a reverend. Could we love this queen more? NO. Shea Couleé tells Nikki about the time she almost burned her mom's kitchen down, and what it was like growing up gay and Black in rural Illinois. Twas not easy, honey. Plus, her bestie Tiger Lily joins us! Grab a bevvy, this is a fun one. Subscribe to Don't Tell My Mother! on Apple, Spotify and every major listening app. Please leave us a 5-star rating. It really helps us get this show ...
Nov 16, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Comedian, author, and cat enthusiast Liz Miele (NPR's Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!) gives Nikki crucial cat advice that helps save her marriage (kinda really). Keep listening cause Liz tells a great story about a lie that almost cost someone their job. She's carried the guilt all these years (Italian guilt is REAL), and finally comes clean to her mother! Check out Liz's book "Why Cats are Assholes" out now - it may save your relationship, too. P.S. They ARE assholes - it's not in your head. Follow...
Nov 10, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Hey fam! Television host, digital creator + songstress Kalen Allen grew up Baptist in Kansas City, and managed to stay fully himself. Kalen joins Nikki and spills two stories. First, he rigged his high school election and has no regrets. Second, WEED. His bestie Toree Weaver joins the party and we talk about Kalen's first time EVER at a dispensary. Things get real, we talk about his mom, and those times the universe tells us what to do. And we laugh like we're high. We're *not* high. Probably. F...
Nov 02, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Jaimie Kelton + Robin Hopkins are actors, authors and the masterminds behind the award-winning pod "If These Ovaries Could Talk." They gather with Nikki around the Zoom Womb to chat baby daddies, queerness and some crazy stuff they did in high school/college. Robin got busted by the cops over a fake I.D. and Jaimie got busted by her mother over sex-o. Jaimie's mom and Robin's daughter join us! Stick around til the end when Jaimie's mom has some time to think about things, and calls back! The nam...
Oct 26, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Our good friends Matt Marr and Jake Anthony (aka Poodle) host the wildly successful reality TV podcast Reality Gays. They join Nikki on the pod to talk about poppers, falling in love and what happens to good Southern boys when they land in L.A. Nikki leads this crazy throuple, and gets Matt divulge the time he stole his mother's heels, and Poodle to spill the tee 'bout peeing on the carpet. Jake's mama joins in all the way from South Carolina! Mix a mint julep, y'all! We're going down South. Fol...
Oct 19, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Nicky Doobs aka Nicole DuBois is a Tik Tok sensation known for her parodies of Hallmark leading ladies, anal-retentive suburban moms and uppity "Country Club" women. Nikki has known Nicky since Nicky was a kid (you following?), and these two have a lot to talk about! Nicky kills us with her story about all the lies her mother told her, and that time she lied right back. Plus, Nicky's mom joins from Florida. Grab a hot toddy and enjoy! It's sweater weather, b!shes. Follow us on IG @donttellmymoth...
Oct 12, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Actor Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman starred as Jay in the award-winning series 'Unreal' and is out now in the new Disney+ show 'Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.' Before he took Hollywood by storm, Jeffrey was a model in New York City. He tells Nikki about the time he drank a little more than he could...swallow. This story is queer, New York at its finest. Plus! Jeffrey's mom calls in from Canada and we all have a good laugh, and a cry. We stan this man. Don't forget to leave us a rating and a review on Apple Pod...
Oct 05, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Nikki records this at her mom's house in Queens where she's barely hanging on by a thread. But pain is funny! And she has the coolest guest. Bored over quarantine, comedian, writer + Instagram legend Gus Constantellis put on a blonde wig and his mother's housedress, and went viral making ridiculously funny "Greek mom" videos (based on his actual mother). Gus drops by to tell Nikki about growing up Greek in Brooklyn, losing his v-card at a French bathhouse, and why he deeply loves his mother. The...
Sep 28, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 30
We get VERY gay with Daryn Carp and Liz Culley, hosts of the wildly popular queer podcast, "Scissoring Isn't a Thing." Liz reveals the time she lost her (lesbian) virginity on a yacht (!!!), and Daryn tells us about the painful memory of dating a closeted, Southern, Christian gal (been there!). And we all talk about why gay men love powerful women. Daryn's mom joins us at the end! Special intro by Jake Anthony from the hit podcast "Reality Gays"! Follow us on Instagram at @donttellmymother and @...
Sep 21, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Lala Milan is a social media maven who starred in Lena Waithe's comedy "Boomerang" on BET. Nikki and Lala talk relationships and why some of them (the bad ones) literally make our stomachs ache! Lala reveals that time she went on a date and got less than she paid for. Plus, her mama joins us from North Carolina and we all cry. This episode is full on girl talk. Fam, follow us on Instagram @donttellmymother and follow Nikki and her motherhood journey @NikkiLevy. Pretty please rate and review us o...
Sep 14, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 28
April Macie is one of the funniest, most outspoken, sex-positive comics out there. She was a finalist on NBC’s ‘Last Comic Standing’ and can be seen right now in Tiffany Haddish’s Netflix special ‘They Ready.’ April joins me for perhaps the most awkward-sexy episode yet. Then her mom, Karen, jumps on and tells April and me a thing or two. BTW Karen’s looking for a good man, if you know any. Live in Florida? April’s performing in Tampa on Labor Day Weekend! All her touring info is right here. Sen...
Aug 31, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 27
A longtime friend of the show, Jen Kober is a nationally touring comedian and actor. You can see her on Netflix's 'Dead to Me,' Showtime's 'Black Monday' and Disney+ 'Diary of a Future President.' Jen tells Nikki about the time she boarded a European cruise with 5000 gay men! Nikki and Jen talk mothers, boundaries, and mistaken identity. Jen's surrogate mom/agent Barbara joins the show from New York and explains why comedy can cut through race, politics and just about everything else. Follow us ...
Aug 24, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Marla Sokoloff played some of our favorite characters in ABC's iconic comedy block, TGIF, and now she's a film director. Marla tells Nikki about being a child star in 1990s Hollywood, and that one time she crashed her first car on Mulholland Drive. Marla's mom Cindi joins us and embarrasses Marla in the best way possible. Plus, Nikki shares more about her fertility journey. Share YOUR story with us - fertility, sex, romance, mom stuff, life in general - by DMing @donttellmymother We wanna hear f...
Aug 17, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Daniel Rugg Webb - the first queer comic EVER to perform at the Rose Bowl - tells Nikki about the time he came out to Barack Obama at a BBQ joint. Daniel's mom Toni Sue joins from Texas. And Nikki reveals her brand new fertility journey! If you relate, have a question or just wanna share your own story, drop us a DM @donttellmymother. We wanna hear from you and we promise to hit you back. #inthistogether Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 10, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Lilan Bowden (Disney's "Andi Mack") wanted to be cool, so she learned how to ride a Harley...with her dad. Nikki and Lilan talk awkward teen years, divorced parents and getting back up. "What We Do In The Shadows" star Harvey Guillén (aka Guillermo) joins in the fun. Did you know "Andi Mack" was the FIRST Disney Channel show EVER to feature an openly gay actor? And it won a GLAAD Award! Follow us @donttellmymother and @nikkilevy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 03, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Host, producer and podcaster Melissa Rivers is one half of the most iconic mother/daughter duo. Melissa reveals the time she got in trouble for lying and Joan called her out! Nikki and Melissa talk attachment issues, creamed spinach and what it was like to grow up with a legend for a mother. It's juicy and real. Follow us on Instagram @donttellmymother and @NikkiLevy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 27, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Actress Eden Sher (The Middle, Step Sisters) tells Nikki about the time she had sex and something got stuck - a love story. Plus, Eden's mom Ivy joins the pod. The gals talk anxiety, minivans and reverse-hoarding. #Jewishmoms Follow us on IG @donttellmymother and @NikkiLevy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 20, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Two-time Emmy nominee and star of Amazon comedy special "Blasian," MICHAEL YO tells Nikki about the time he stole a Dodge Caravan. He does a sick impression of his Korean mother, and Nikki's mom Judi gives Michael advice on being a dad. Ripped from the diaries of a 70-year-old single Jewish lady, Judi gives us an update on her dating life. Bust out the hoses, she's on fire! Follow us on IG @nikkilevy and @donttellmymother Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 13, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Kimmy Gatewood starred in the Netflix comedy G.L.O.W. and just directed her first feature, GOOD ON PAPER, out now on Netflix. Nikki and Kimmy talk getting laid off and getting laid. Grab a cocktail, it's a kiki. Follow us on IG: @donttellmymother and @nikkilevy Hosted and Produced by Nikki Levy Produced by Liza Glucoft Executive Produced by Discount Sushi (Jon Cryer, Lisa Joyner, Jodi Zuckerman) Co-Produced by Andrew Congdon Edited and Sound Design by Donovan Bullen Theme Song by Donovan Bullen ...
Jul 06, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Happy final days of Pride! James Barr (gay) and Dan Hudson (non-gay) host UK's #1 LGBTQ+ podcast, A Gay and a NonGay. Nikki, James and Dan talk "spaffing" (google it). James reveals the time he ran into his sexy teacher at a gay bar, and stuff happened. Plus, James' mum calls in from across the pond. Follow us on IG @donttellmymother and @NikkiLevy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 29, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 17
We're going deep into the dirty South with drag diva Eureka O'Hara (HBO's We're Here, RuPaul's Drag Race). Eureka gets intimate about the two women who raised Eureka - their birth mom and their drag mom, Jacqueline St. James. Jacqueline St. James joins from her RV, and spills tee on Eureka's days as a baby queen. It's a family affair, y'all. Watch Eureka on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 6 dropping June 24, 2021. Follow Don't Tell My Mother! on IG @donttellmymother and Nikki Levy @NikkiLevy Hosted...
Jun 22, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Two-time Emmy winner Judy Gold (Better Things, The Rosie O'Donnell Show) got suuuper stoned, and police were called. Her sons, Ben and Henry, join in for this cautionary tale and have their own story to tell. Check out Judy's book "Yes, I Can Say That: When They Come for the Comedians, We're All in Trouble." Follow Don't Tell My Mother! on IG @donttellmymother and follow Nikki @NikkiLevy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 15, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 15
