Comedian Tig Notaro shares a story with Ophira about her son asking if she was a boy or a girl, and how "sit by the front door" is the biggest punishment she doles out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 16, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Writer and producer Jeannie Gaffigan talks with Ophira about raising a big family in NYC, working with her husband Jim Gaffigan and why a child can’t be trusted with hot tea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 09, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Actor and writer Eric Bogosian talks with Ophira Eisenberg about growing up as an outsider, his early days in the NYC theater scene and his new favorite role: being a grandfather. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 02, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Comedian Hari Kondabolu talks with Ophira Eisenberg about his new special Vacation Baby and his nightly routine singing alternative music from the 90s with his toddler. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 25, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Comedian and writer Laurie Kilmartin reveals her escape plan for when her son turns 18, why she live-tweeted her parents' hospice care and her secret to successfully getting the coveted EU passport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 18, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 27
The crew of Parenting is a Joke is on spring break with their family, whether they like it or not. But we leave you with a snack-sized episode of meltdown stories, because it's more fun to listen to other people's misery than to experience it yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 11, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Ophira gets expert last-minute Disney advice, plus comedian and podcast host Jimmy Pardo talks about his son’s love of 70s Heist movies, and his own meltdown at Elton John's Farewell Tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 04, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 25
We talk to author and opinion writer at the NY Times, Jessica Grose about her new book, the ideal image of motherhood and the psychological warfare of her pre-teen daughter's group texts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 28, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Comedian Lenny Marcus talks about his days in Corporate America, co-hosting The fckry with Leslie Jones and how he regrets not buying a spacesuit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 21, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Comedian and actor Baron Vaughn talks to Ophira about moving from LA to Atlanta, meeting his biological father for the first time, and his oldest son's love of untalented YouTubers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 14, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Comedian and Daily Show correspondent Jordan Klepper talks about bunk beds, getting his kid to wear a winter coat and how his man-on-street interrogation style is a complete fail with his toddler. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 07, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Ophira answers a listener's question about teaching kids the difference between funny and annoying. A few funny parents share their experiences, plus you'll hear some annoying things from kids but not too annoying because NO ONE WOULD WANT TO LISTEN TO THAT! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 28, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Musician Rachael Price talks about touring with Lake Street Dive in her third trimester, how her bandmates refer to the upcoming break as "their maternity leave" and if it’s okay to wash cloth diapers in a shared laundry room. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 21, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Happy Valentine's Day! Comedian and podcast host Jackie Johnson talks about her decision to end her long-running podcast, how many Sofie the Giraffes one needs, and eating placentas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 14, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Comedian Kurt Braunohler talks to Ophira about why Blippi is a piece of shit, Keanu Reeves' favorite sandwich, and how he found out his wife was pregnant the day after his mother's funeral. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 07, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Comedian and writer Jena Friedman talks with Ophira about her sleep training fears, how America hates moms and why being pregnant on stage is fun. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 31, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Comedian Judy Gold talks with Ophira about what not to ask a gay mom, raising sons in NYC, and how she helped update the NY state parent/guardian forms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 24, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Ophira and Samantha Bee talk about breast pumping in a van full of 21-year-olds, the surprise of a 3rd child, and why she would never take parenting advice from someone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 17, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Comedian and musician Adira Amram and Ophira talk about pediatric dentistry, morning sickness in Italy, and milking cows on jazz musician hours… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 10, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Ophira chats with Pete Dominick about having two teenage daughters, New Year's Resolutions and avoiding parenting debates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 03, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Ophira answers a listener's question about potty training in our mini-episode about poop. A few funny parent-friends also share tales from the toilet; a perfect listen for your holiday season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 27, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Comedians Negin Farsad and Jon Fisch join Ophira for a live show at iHeart headquarters to celebrate the holidays! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 20, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Bobcat Goldthwait and Ophira talk about his days opening for Nirvana, bringing his daughter on the road, and lighting dynamite in their backyard. We also learn he almost toured as a duo with David Bowie... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 13, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Rachel Bloom and Ophira talk about her TV show Reboot, kids names, and the grossest childhood virus: Hand-foot-mouth. Professor Emily Oster also drops in and confirms we did NOT break our kid the day we let him watch 19 Paw Patrol episodes in a row. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 06, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Chuck Bryant and Ophira talk about adoption, letting their kids watch the Godfather, and being "older" parents. Emily Oster also pops in for a quick chat about working parents and stuffing eggs into socks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 29, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Mary Lynn Rajskub and Ophira talk about the TV show 24, dating, and what it’s like to parent a teenage boy. Mary Lynn also shares the secret recipe of Denny’s ranch dressing and unrelated, why her son has never been to one of her comedy shows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 22, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Chris Gethard and Ophira talk about germs, septic tanks, and what it means to be cool when you're a parent. Dr. Emily Oster also joins for a quick chat about sleep training and cheap pinot noir. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 15, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Eugene Mirman and Ophira discuss grief and how kids can help navigate hard conversations thanks to their curiosity and short attention spans. They also talk about Eugene's 2.1 high school GPA and his not-so-anonymous experience at the sperm bank. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 08, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Catherine Reitman and Ophira talk about gaslighting their children, the inspiration for Workin' Moms and Reitman's "no lame parents" rule for her kids' playdates. They also find out why a doctor advised parents to shake hands with their babies and feed them bacon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 01, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Roy Wood Jr. and Ophira talk about the Daily Show, parenting during the pandemic and Delta skymiles. They also examine the philosophical musings of Winnie the Pooh and how not to raise a future standup comedian. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 25, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 2