Parenting is a Joke

Latest Episodes:

Hari Kondabolu: Dream Crib Apr 25, 2023

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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.

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Laurie Kilmartin: Not Safe For Kids Apr 18, 2023

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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.

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The Meltdown! Apr 11, 2023

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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.

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Jimmy Pardo: I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time Apr 04, 2023

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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.

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Jessica Grose: Screaming on the Inside Mar 28, 2023

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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.

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Lenny Marcus: Loves the W-2 Mar 21, 2023

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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.

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Baron Vaughn: Truth Troll Mar 14, 2023

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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.

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Jordan Klepper: Top Bunk Mar 07, 2023

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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.

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Explaining Comedy to a Child Feb 28, 2023

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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!

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Rachael Price: What She Expects While Expecting Feb 21, 2023

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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.

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