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Parenting is a Joke

Ophira Eisenbergwww.ophiraeisenberg.com
You know when you talk to your friends about your childhood and end it by saying, "But look at us, we're fine!" Here's my question: Are we fine? Because we're sitting here doused in CBD oil under a weighted blanket recording a podcast called Parenting is a Joke. Each week, host and standup Ophira Eisenberg talks to a different comedian about their career and their kids. Conversations tackle the tooth fairy, eating sticks, summer camp anxiety, the hidden horrors of childbirth, and the obvious horrors of our own childhoods. We celebrate the absurdity of shuffling a career with raising a kid, and highlight less traditional parenthood journeys, all while relishing in the fact that no one knows what they're doing, but we're all trying! Sometimes even our best. New episodes every Tuesday. New Season October 1st.
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Episodes

Bonus Episode: Rapid Fire with Rachel Feinstein

In this bite-sized bonus episode, Ophira asks Rachel Feinstein some rapid fire questions and finds out whether she'd rather her daughter be a comic or a fire figher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 23, 20249 min

Rachel Feinstein: Big Guy

Ophira catches up with hilarious comedian Rachel Feinstein about her new comedy special, her husband’s alarming playground habits, and why she’s not taken seriously by her daughter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 21, 202439 minSeason 2Ep. 36

Bonus Episode: Laura Prepon Has Tuna Trauma

We're back with a little extra from Laura Prepon. Laura Prepon answers some rapid fire questions where she reveals her favorite dinnertime recipe and why she has never tried tuna fish. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 16, 202412 min

Laura Prepon: Happy Mother's Day!

On our special Mother's Day episode, Ophira chats with actress and director Laura Prepon about 6-year-old flirtation, her kids' recent set visit and the beauty of batch-cooking. To sponsor this show contact: sales@adalystmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 14, 202448 minSeason 2Ep. 35

Rosebud Baker & Andy Haynes: Live from the Moontower Comedy Festival

LIVE from Moontower Comedy Festival in Austin, Ophira talks with comedians and parents Rosebud Baker and Andy Haynes about their 6 month old daughter, which parent is more patient, and why Andy thought expired kimchi might kill them all. To sponsor this show contact: sales@adalystmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 07, 202436 minSeason 2Ep. 34

Bonus Episode: Haircuts by Jake Johanssen

On this week's bonus episode Ophira chats with the hilarious Jake Johanssen about dropping his 19-year-old daughter off at college in Dublin, Ireland and his love of the Flowbee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 02, 202432 min

Andy Richter: Go to Bed!

Ophira chats with comedian and actor Andy Richter about the perks of living with your 20-something year-old son and why under NO circumstances will he ever negotiate with toddlers. To sponsor this show contact: sales@adalystmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 30, 202451 minSeason 2Ep. 33

Kristen Schaal's Last Call For Snacks

Spring is hopping and this week marks the last of our team's school vacations so we are bringing back a favorite interview while we catch up. Ophira chats with the hilarious comedian and actress Kristen Schaal about how parenting is so many wonderful things, but it is NOT funny! To sponsor this show contact: sales@adalystmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 23, 202440 minSeason 2Ep. 32

Bonus Episode: Kinder Raving in Berlin

This week we have a special bonus conversation with Matthew Buccelli, author of the newsletter ParentSounds. Ophira chats with Matthew about parental leave in Germany and his career as a kindergarten DJ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 202413 min

Captain Planet with CNN's Bill Weir

Ophira talks to CNN's climate correspondent Bill Weir about how to talk to our kids about the state of our planet, how there's hope for us and his new baby, and his short stint as a standup comedian. To sponsor this show contact: sales@adalystmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 16, 202442 minSeason 2Ep. 31

Tig Notaro: Well Hello Again

Happy Spring Break, which is a different week of no school for every parent on our team! So...we're bringing a favorite episode with the wry and hilarious comedian and mom to twins, Tig Notaro. And don't miss her new comedy special, "Hello Again." To sponsor this show contact: sales@adalystmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 09, 202438 minSeason 2Ep. 30

Bonus Episode: Real or Fake Kids' TV Show

Ophira plays the game, "Real of Fake Kids' TV Shows" with Daily Show Correspondent, Jordan Klepper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 06, 20248 min

Bonus Episode: How to teach your kid to be funny?

The Pop Culture Moms ask Ophira for advice on how to teach their kids to be funny. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 04, 20247 min

Moms Talking Pop Culture

Ophira chats to Andie Mitchell and Sabrina Kohlberg about their new podcast Pop Culture Moms. They also talk about woodworking, how commuting while nursing is logistical hell, and why Bluey's mom is a mom-icon. To sponsor this show contact: sales@adalystmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 02, 202448 minSeason 2Ep. 29

Bonus Episode: Rapid Fire with Matt Goldich

A bonus rapid fire Q & A this week with comedian Matt Goldich! Ophira chats with Matt about what he'd do if he had a night off from performing AND parenting, and he shares his best parenting tips. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 28, 202417 min

Giulia Rozzi: Robes Are Awesome

This week Ophira talks to comedian Giulia Rozzi about her kid growing up in a two-comedian-household, why she doesn't have much blowjob material in her stand-up these days, and the negotiation power of Bubble Guppies. To sponsor this show contact: sales@adalystmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 26, 202438 minSeason 2Ep. 28

Bonus Episode: Rapid Fire Q&A with Julia Scotti

In this bonus episode, Julia Scotti shares more about New Jersey food, which US state she wouldn't want to perform in, and the best birthday present she ever got from her son. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 21, 20247 min

Julia Scotti: Better Late than Never

Ophira talks with the very funny comedian Julia Scotti about starring in Susan Sandler's documentary, "Funny That Way," being a transgender woman, and the power of a good teacher. To sponsor this show contact: sales@adalystmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 19, 202441 minSeason 2Ep. 27

Bonus Episode: Game Over

Ophira sits down with her son Lucas to discuss his desire for a video game player. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 14, 202411 min

Jen Brister: Talking Bullocks

Ophira chats and somehow becomes best friends with the hilarious UK comedian Jen Brister - they laugh and laugh about sexism, meager requests in green rooms and how their family FaceTimes never involve actual conversation. To sponsor this show contact: sales@adalystmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 12, 202442 minSeason 2Ep. 26

Bonus Episode: Go the F@#% to Sleep

Our overqualified intern-dad Jeffrey Kaufman gives us the scoop on safe sleeping. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 07, 202413 min

Mike Feeney: IOU a Baby

Ophira chats with comedian Mike Feeney and IVF and grape cough syrup. Trigger warning: Mike makes reductionist statements about pink eye. To sponsor this show contact: sales@adalystmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 05, 202439 minSeason 2Ep. 25

Bonus Episode: Pawsome!

Ophira answers a burning question from parents everywhere: How does Ryder from Paw Patrol fund his operation? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 29, 20246 min

Caitlin Murray: Big Time Adult

Ophira talks with Caitlin Murray of Big Time Adulting about the full range of parenting challenges - from childhood leukemia and tragic accidents to being woken up early for no reason other than to be asked what animal has the largest tongue. It is the blue whale FYI. To sponsor this show contact: sales@adalystmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 27, 202447 minSeason 2Ep. 24

Zarna Garg: A Family Affair

Happy February Vacation to those who celebrate it and/or dread it. We're bringing back a favorite episode with hilarious comedian Zarna Garg, and it includes a BONUS CHAT with Zarna while she has a break from opening on the road for Amy Poehler and Tina Fey. To sponsor this show contact: sales@adalystmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 20, 202446 minSeason 2Ep. 23

Adam Cayton Holland: Now You’re Wallpaper

Happy Valentine's Week! You'll love this episode with Ophira and the very funny comedian Adam Cayton Holland. They chat about OCD, how parents become wallpaper, and why he loves his kids’ swim class. To sponsor this show contact: sales@adalystmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13, 202447 minSeason 2Ep. 22

Shaun Majumder's Ecstasy Revelation

Ophira chats with fellow Canadian and comedian Shaun Majumder about moving from Newfoundland to LA, and how a drug-fueled night in Costa Rica made him realize he wanted kids. To sponsor this show contact: sales@adalystmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 06, 202446 minSeason 2Ep. 21

Seth Herzog Needs A Babysitter Tomorrow Night!

Ophira talks to comedian Seth Herzog about his twin 4-year-old daughters, dancing onstage, and the logistical roller coaster of parents who both work at night. To sponsor this show contact: sales@adalystmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30, 202442 minSeason 2Ep. 20

Liz Glazer: A Very Particular Experience

Ophira talks with comedian Liz Glazer about her 6-month-old, being married to a rabbi, and how funny things still happen in our darkest moments. To sponsor this show contact: sales@adalystmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 23, 202441 minSeason 2Ep. 19
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