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Mommy Issues with Lucas Zelnick

My mom gives the best advice so I started a Podcast series with my mother where my fans and followers can submit their questions and issues and we’ll do our best to provide you with the best advice and guidance a mother and her son can offer.

Latest Episodes:

Call Your Mom & Ask Her To Make You A Playlist Aug 21, 2026

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When I was a kid, I always remember the doctor asking me at my physical if I listened to music. It was my understanding that the doctor always asked me this question as a way to check in on my mental health. It makes sense because the type of music I listen to in different scenarios often reflects how I'm feeling mentally. I'll listen to rap when I'm in a good mood and indie rock when I'm touring and everything is sad and there's a tumbleweed and I'm more in that vibe. I also really enjoy making my mom playlists and listening to the music she grew up on. My mom and I will share our music recommendations with all of you upon request from this episode's caller along with our advice on curating the perfect playlist. I'll also have a special guest caller share with us a traumatic Orthodox experience that caused her to stop listening to Britney Spears. Also, I'll discuss my latest show in Halifax and performing on SNL's Cam Patterson's stand up show.Also, I'll discuss my latest show in Halifax and performing on SNL's Cam Patterson's stand up show.

Every Family Is Happy & Unhappy In Its Own Way Aug 14, 2026

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How close should a family be? Every family is different but it's the big question centered around this particular caller's situation. She's in a situation where she's living with her parents again with her two kids after going through a divorce. She's open to spending more time with her family but she's always had a very weird and argumentative relationship with her family. Sharing from personal experiences, my mom and I will try to offer the best advice we can offer. We also address another caller's concerns about a single male's intentions when entering a predominantly female space like a women's clothing store or a yoga pilates class. Is it dangerous or just creepy?

Grief Is Grief & Death Is Not Something That's Easily Put Into Words Aug 07, 2026

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I posted on my IG Story for my followers for anyone seeking advice on dealing with grief over the loss of a loved one. Especially after going through my recent experience with the loss of my Bubby who was 99 years old. This particular caller, who's grandfather is dealing with stage four cancer, hasn't started her grieving process yet but acknowledges this is the end for her grandfather. My mom and I used our latest experience to try and provide guidance for handling this type of situation.

Put Your Parent On A Podcast For 12 Episodes & See How They Would Do Jul 31, 2026

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It's not the point of the podcast for you to sound like me and me to sound like me. On this episode, we want to take a moment to remind everyone what this podcast is all about. My mom is gonna have some takes that are not going to sound good. That is the purpose of this podcast. She's one generation above me. So if you can try to withhold your judgment for either one of us, because I would just challenge you, take your parent and put them on a podcast for 12 episodes and see how they would do. We also touch upon a lighter topic in this episode: preparing yourself for death.

A Jewish Comedian & His Mother's Advice To A Mormon Mom On Raising Her Kids Jul 24, 2026

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Thank God (and dad) that I didn't have to go to Jewish day school but I still had to go to Hebrew School even though I was always hungry and they didn't like it when I tried to sneak in an egg and cheese sandwich. So I had to find the parts of Judaism I liked on my own terms. So what if you're a practicing Mormon who's family is still in the Mormon Church but your husband and his family left the Mormon Church and you're not sure which direction to raise your kid? A Jewish son and Jewish mother weigh in on this Mormon/Agnostic pickle.

Reckoning With Your Dad's Dark Past & Befriending His Secret Girlfriend Jul 17, 2026

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If you're a man over 50 listening to this podcast (and you're not), she doesn't want to f*** you. On this episode of Mommy Issues, we have two people seeking our advice on addressing family secrets involving their dads. The first one is heavier situation regarding a pretty serious allegation that happened in one of the dad's past lives. The second one involves a dad's secret relationship that's taken a pretty embarrassing turn and his inability to really understand the f***ed up gravity of his current situation. How do you initiate these conversations? Should they even be addressed? How do you reckon with your dad in both these scenarios? Wendy and I do our best to offer some sound advice.

When Canoodling With Your Neighbor On Her Period Leads To Pregnancy Jul 10, 2026

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For context, this caller has a voice that could get anyone pregnant. On this episode of Mommy Issues, our caller finds himself in a real pickle after getting his neighbor pregnant. While he knows it's her choice, he's worried about her changing her mind about having an abortion and is willing to be as supportive as he can but doesn't want to be a part of this kid's life. He could really use our advice. Also, I debate my mom on who's a bigger f*** up.

Everything's Gay Day On The Pod & Is It Worth Destroying A Friend Group Jun 26, 2026

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To close out Pride Month and celebrate my mom's birthday, today is Gay Day on the pod. We've talked about it. We've teased it. You knew it was coming. And today is the day. Everything's gay today. With that said, we help an openly queer man from Arkansas decide if it's worth burning bridges with his high school friend group to hook up with one of their friends who is bi but has a girlfriend and is part of their friend group before he heads off to college. Chances are he's probably never going back to Arkansas after college and now's his chance for him finally read his poetry he wrote to this bi man he fell for. But is it still worth it to destroy a whole friend group?

Your Secret Is That You're Secretly The Mother Of This Kid Jun 19, 2026

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Family secrets are just a crazy thing in general. People will take that sh*t to the grave with them. But what happens if you find out that your uncle had a son with down syndrome that he gave up for adoption and your dad made you promise not to reveal to his three other sons/your cousins about this brother they never knew about until all your uncles are dead. Even though the woman who adopted the son with down syndrome is dying and wants him to know who his biological father is. Is it fair to keep that secret from your cousins or is it better to keep it a secret to prevent a potential family unraveling? Having a sister with special needs and a grandmother with her own family secrets, my mom and I have a lot of thoughts and advice to share on this episode of Mommy Issues.

She's Not a Nazi, She's Just Autistic & Is Seeking Our Advice Jun 13, 2026

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Can I just say, secretly learning about Nazis makes you look like more of a Nazi than just learning about it. A woman with autism calls in to confess she has an obsession with studying about the Nazis but doesn't want people to assume she's a Nazi any time she brings up her obsession in conversation. Who better to offer advice on this than a Jewish comedian and his Jewish mother?

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