Parenting is a Joke

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Alexandra Petri: Did Her Mom Kill George Washington? Jul 04, 2023

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Satirist and columnist Alexandra Petri talks about her new historical humor book, her mother's obsession with George Washington and why she doesn't think babies like elegant minimalism.

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Rachel Feinstein: Threats, Bribes and Thribes Jun 27, 2023

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Comedian and writer Rachel Feinstein tells Ophira that the best parenting advice comes from a Type "A" Mom at Soul Cycle, and about her firefighters husband’s habit of dressing their daughter like Steve Jobs

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Neil Gaiman: Mama Grandpa Jun 20, 2023

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The king of modern comic books Neil Gaiman sits down with Ophira and talks about having a son and a grandchild that are the same age and why he loves writing in front of the Jerry Springer Show with a fountain pen.

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Kristen Schaal: Parenting is Not Funny Jun 13, 2023

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Actress Kristen Schaal talks with Ophira about how having a child almost killed her, her daughter's stuffed animal named Brian, and her "last call snacks" routine.

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Catherine Reitman: So Niche Jun 06, 2023

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It's that time of year, listeners. School has 8 special events that they just told us about before it ends, camps have sent a 40 item long list of things your child needs to bring, and there is NO bug spray left in sight. While our team scrambles to find deet, enjoy one of our favorite interviews of this first season: In honor of the series end of Workin' Moms on Netflix, the creator and star, Catherine Reitman.

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Iris Bahr: Home is Nowhere and Everywhere May 30, 2023

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Actress and comedian Iris Bahr talks with Ophira about why Israel is a great place to raise kids despite the rockets, and how there should be a dating app that matches custody schedules.

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Christine Taylor: Laundry Stability May 23, 2023

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We continue our Mother's Day Month with actress Christine Taylor! She explains to Ophira why a parent should never send a text that says "how are you?" and why getting her son to feel stable in the laundry room is her #1 goal as a parent.

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Tig Notaro: Go Sit By The Front Door May 16, 2023

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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.

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Jeannie Gaffigan: Table for 7 May 09, 2023

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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.

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Eric Bogosian: Punk Grandparent May 02, 2023

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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.

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