Bobby Moynihan (Revisit)
Bobby joins Betsy and Amanda in this classic WMD episode.
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Why Mommy Drinks
Betsy Stover talks with fellow parents about what their kids did that broke them and maybe even drove them to drink. Guests range from fellow comedians, to Hollywood directors, to Olympic athletes. There’s no advice and no judgement; just wild stories from the trenches of parenthood, and a reminder that we are all doing the best we can.
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Adam Pally (Revisit)
Re-listen to a classic episode of WMD featuring friend of the show, Adam Pally!
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Casey Wilson (Revisit)
Revisit a classic episode of WMD with Casey Wilson.
Jul 11, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Rob Corddry (Revisit)
Amanda and Betsy are joined by three-time Emmy winner Rob Corddry (Children’s Hospital, The Daily Show With Jon Stewart). Rob comes to terms with his daughters being separate people who will grow up and ultimately leave him.
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr 34 min
Jill Smokler
Jill Smokler joins Betsy and Amy on a new episode of WMD.
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Richard Jefferson (Revisit)
Revisit a classic WMD episode featuring Richard Jefferson!
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 34 min
Sierra Ornelas
Comedy writer and show runner Sierra Ornelas (Superstore, Rutherford Falls) talks with Betsy and guest co-host Amy Albert about stubbed toes, spending too much time with your mom, and a Legoland trip from hell. Watch season 2 of Rutherford Falls on Peacock!
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Ana Ortiz: Back to School Orientations (Revisit)
Revisit a classic episode of Why Mommy Drinks!
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 15 min
Why Mommy Drinks LIVE
Join Betsy and Amanda for an all new WMD LIVE!
May 30, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Alyce Chan: When it Rains, it Thunderstorms
Stand up comedian Alyce Chan joins Betsy and guest co-host Alisha Gaddis ( Your House Keys are in the Dryer: A Parenting Haiku Book ) to talk about putting the oxygen mask on yourself first and feeling guilty about it, getting COVID but still having to do everything for everyone, and watching your kid exorcise family stress by howling like a wolf....
May 23, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Jessi Klein: Ikea Daycare (Oldie But Goodie)
Enjoy this classic Why Mommy Drinks episode from 2018! Listen to find out why! Comedian, Emmy Award winner, and New York Times bestselling author Jessi Klein ( Big Mouth , I'll Show Myself Out: Essays on Midlife and Motherhood ) talks with Betsy and Amanda about early morning school prep, Oprah, the magic of Ikea, and cooking a gourmet meal for your ungrateful baby....
May 16, 2022•1 hr 47 min
Why Mommy Drinks LIVE!
Betsy and Amanda reunite to share stories and meet with listeners on this very special episode.
May 09, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Liz Climo: Bling Bling
Author and illustrator Liz Climo talks with Betsy and guest co-host Amy Albert about goldfish in Magneto prison, inappropriate questions from older relatives, and giving birth to the Kool-Aid Man. Check out Liz's new children's book, You're Loved !...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Eve Sturges: Total Mayhem
Therapist and podcaster Eve Sturges ( Everything's Relative with Eve Sturges ) returns to talk with Betsy and guest co-host Alisha Gaddis about consequences, announcing bathroom accidents to everyone in earshot, and the domino effect of a rough bedtime. Buy Eve's book, Who Even Am I Anymore: A Process Journal For the Adoptee, Late Discovery Adoptee, Donor Conceived, NPE, and MPE Community ....
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Susan Messing: Victorian Child
Comedian and improv comedy extraordinaire Susan Messing joins Betsy and guest co-host Ari Voukydis to talk about last minute heart parties, getting kissed by a sick kid, and a poorly timed shart. Get your tickets for the Why Mommy Drinks Live (on Zoom) show on 4/23/22! Go to: https://whymommydrinks.bpt.me
Apr 18, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Laura Clery: Idiots
Author and content creator Laura Clery ( Idiots: Marriage, Motherhood, Milk & Mistakes ) talks with Betsy and Amy Albert about living in a robot factory, wishing that moms could host barn raisings, and how neurologically atypical actually seems...typical. Follow @WhyMommyDrinksPodcast on Instagram now and enter to win a copy of Laura Clery's new book, Idiots: Marriage, Motherhood, Milk & Mistakes! Why Mommy Drinks is doing another live Zoom show on 4/23/22! Go to whymommydrinks.brownpape...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Kevin Seldon: Helicopter Husband
Kevin Seldon, host of the DILF (Dad I’d Like To Friend) podcast joins Betsy and guest co-host Amy Albert to talk about living in a junk yard, the isolating experience of being a stay at home dad, and when your kid tries to trick you into eating poison.
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Muretta Moss: Leprechaun Traps
Actress Muretta Moss (Counter Parenting Podcast) joins Betsy and guest co-host Stephanie Escajeda (Animaniacs, Beavis and Butthead) to talk about knock down drag out fights in the backseat of your car, being assaulted by a windy day, and when your words get totally twisted.
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Rupa Mehta
Author and entrepreneur Rupa Mehta (Someone Calls Me Mommy) joins Betsy and guest co-host Ari Voukydis to talk about too much laundry, kids forgetting their shoes, and wanting your child to be a positive reflection of you in the world.
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Ayun Halliday: What the Freaking Fudge?
Writer and artist Ayun Halliday (The East Village Inky) joins Betsy and guest co-host Amy Albert to talk about the nightmare process of getting your kid into middle school in NYC, trying to be eco conscious but losing your sanity, and advocating for everyone to shut the F up.
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 32 min
Betsy and Ari: Listener Emails
Betsy and Ari go to the reader mailbag to talk about getting trailed by museum security, everyone getting the flu at the same time, and America’s unsung heroes: dads with secret second families.
Mar 07, 2022•52 min
Jill Bartlett: Buttventure
Actor and writer Jill Bartlett (Disney's Amphibia , The Pump and Dump Show ) joins Betsy and guest co-host Amy Albert to talk about a life changing fork in the road, walking on carpet wearing piss slippers, and a trip to the dentist that shatters your sense of self....
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Why Mommy Drinks: LIVE
Betsy Stover and Amy Albert take listener stories live!
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Betsy & Ari: Listener Voicemails
Betsy and Ari join forces to listen to your listener voicemails!
Feb 15, 2022•51 min
JoAnn Crohn & Brie Tucker: That’s Cap
JoAnn Crohn and Brie Tucker, hosts of the No Guilt Mom podcast, join Betsy to talk about being criticized for not using new slang correctly, teaching kids how to ride bikes, and very public announcements about very private parts.
Feb 07, 2022•51 min
Nick Stevens: Landing the Plane
Comedian Nick Stevens joins Betsy and guest co-host Ari Voukydis to talk about kid who are too good at hiding, the youngest Grinch, and getting totally swindled into sniffing someones nuts.
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Kelly Hudson: Sleepwalking Jim Morrison
Writer and comedian Kelly Hudson (Search Party, What Are You Into podcast) joins Betsy and Amy Albert to talk about kids with bad taste in interior decor, speaking gibberish language to strangers, and when your toddler is an angry drunk. This episode is brought to you by our sponsors BetterHelp and OutSchool ....
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Talia Osteen: Mommy Juice
Director Talia Osteen ( The Shabbos Goy ) hangs with Betsy and Jessica Elaina Eason to talk about sledding accidents, cancelling Christmas, and acrobatic toddlers covered in sh*t. Talia’s feature film, “ Sex APPeal ,” streaming now on Hulu!
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Kate Mulligan
Betsy and Amy welcome comedian and actor, Kate Mulligan on this episode of Why Mommy Drinks.
Jan 10, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Brian Huskey: He/Him/Pong
Actor, comedian, and podcaster Brian Huskey (Bald Talk podcast, Veep, Bob’s Burgers) hangs with Betsy and Amy Albert to talk about the Dewey Decibel System, advent calendars filled with dusty Ex-Lax, and whether the rug matches the drapes.
Jan 03, 2022•59 min
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