Parenting is a Joke

Latest Episodes:

Rachel Bloom: Hand-Foot-Mouth Dec 06, 2022

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Rachel Bloom and Ophira talk about her TV show Reboot, kids names, and the grossest childhood virus: Hand-foot-mouth. Professor Emily Oster also drops in and confirms we did NOT break our kid the day we let him watch 19 Paw Patrol episodes in a row.

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Chuck Bryant: Gold Maid Nov 29, 2022

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Chuck Bryant and Ophira talk about adoption, letting their kids watch the Godfather, and being "older" parents. Emily Oster also pops in for a quick chat about working parents and stuffing eggs into socks.

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Mary Lynn Rajskub: Creative Problems Nov 22, 2022

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Mary Lynn Rajskub and Ophira talk about the TV show 24, dating, and what it’s like to parent a teenage boy. Mary Lynn also shares the secret recipe of Denny’s ranch dressing and unrelated, why her son has never been to one of her comedy shows.

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Chris Gethard: Not Cool Nov 15, 2022

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Chris Gethard and Ophira talk about germs, septic tanks, and what it means to be cool when you're a parent. Dr. Emily Oster also joins for a quick chat about sleep training and cheap pinot noir.

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Eugene Mirman: Good Grief Nov 08, 2022

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Eugene Mirman and Ophira discuss grief and how kids can help navigate hard conversations thanks to their curiosity and short attention spans. They also talk about Eugene's 2.1 high school GPA and his not-so-anonymous experience at the sperm bank.

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Catherine Reitman: So Niche Nov 01, 2022

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Catherine Reitman and Ophira talk about gaslighting their children, the inspiration for Workin' Moms and Reitman's "no lame parents" rule for her kids' playdates. They also find out why a doctor advised parents to shake hands with their babies and feed them bacon.

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Roy Wood, Jr: Gold Medallion Oct 25, 2022

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Roy Wood Jr. and Ophira talk about the Daily Show, parenting during the pandemic and Delta skymiles. They also examine the philosophical musings of Winnie the Pooh and how not to raise a future standup comedian.

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Jessi Klein: Squirrel Head Oct 18, 2022

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Jessi Klein and Ophira discuss whether you can digest chalk, why their kids won’t eat a cherry tomato, how the details of childbirth are still whispered secrets and that motherhood is the real hero’s journey. They also cover Jessi’s hilarious new book I'll Show Myself Out.

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Introducing: Parenting is a Joke Oct 11, 2022

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Your kid doesn’t think you’re funny. Learn more hard truths on Parenting is a Joke with comedian and host, Ophira Eisenberg.

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