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Episode 126: The Artists Way w/ Brandon Page Dec 05, 2024

The moms are joined by creative director and artist Brandon Page who went to High School with Kyle. They talk election results, Karen’s latest injury, and becoming more creative in turbulent times. Brandon talks openly about being diagnosed with autism later in life and how he understands his past better because of it. Karen's worst mom is just a spoiled celebrity kid and Kyle ends on a headline about a really weird Greek dude. Don't miss my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bergreenkaren/ Check out my new podcast SHUT UP MOMMY"S TALKING! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-mommys-talking/id1553303853

Episode 125 : Casey Balsham's Plot Twist Nov 21, 2024

It's going to be fun for baby Goldie to grow up in a house with two brilliant comics. Casey has one crazy story after another, including that time she learned she was pregnant. She gives us the skinny on matchmaking services--don't use them. The worst mom of the week is more horrific than Andrea Yates. Stay for the final story--you'll feel smart. Don't miss my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bergreenkaren/ Check out my new podcast SHUT UP MOMMY"S TALKING! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-mommys-talking/id1553303853

124: It's a Hard Time to be a Man But Still Worse to be a Woman Oct 20, 2024

We didn't mean for the episode to sound so anti-guy, but in a time when P. Diddy, Robert Kennedy and the french rapist, it's hard not to be upset. Please send us your thoughts. Don't miss my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bergreenkaren/ Check out my new podcast SHUT UP MOMMY"S TALKING! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-mommys-talking/id1553303853

123: Stealing Was Our Fave Extra-Curricular Sep 10, 2024

Kyle and Karen wax nostalgic as they discuss their adolescent kleptomania. We're talking high-end goods. Our listeners will never believe what 9th grade Karen did in order to pay for a Timex watch. This week's worst mom can wear her crown to bed -- IN HER DAUGHTER's DORM ROOM. Don't miss my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bergreenkaren/ Check out my new podcast SHUT UP MOMMY"S TALKING! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-mommys-talking/id1553303853

122: Childless Cat Lady, Liz Miele. Aug 13, 2024

Kyle and Karen go all political this week with guest comic Liz Miele. She is a parent to the slightly obese Lunchbox. Lunchbox is a cat. Liz would make JD Vance's head explode despite the fact that she would likely be a better parent than Kyle and Karen combined. We learn that Karen is a dog anti vaxxer. Don't miss my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bergreenkaren/ Check out my new podcast SHUT UP MOMMY"S TALKING! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-mommys-talking/id1553303853

Episode 121: Hawk Tu-whaaaaaaaaaaat??? Aug 02, 2024

Karen and Kyle read their hate mail. Kyle has to explain the Hawk Tuah girl to Karen, who is happily obsessed with Simone Biles. The gals are extremely judgy about gentle parenting. Don't miss my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bergreenkaren/ Check out my new podcast SHUT UP MOMMY"S TALKING! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-mommys-talking/id1553303853

120: Julia Scotti: Funny That Way Jul 20, 2024

Kyle is out of town, so it's just Karen and her extraordinary guest, Julia Scotti.

Thanks to America's Got Talent and a beautiful documentary, many of our listeners may be familiar with this A-list trans comedian.

Karen has a million questions about her experience, and Julia is generous in her answers. Please forward this one to your friends.

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119: Carla Johnston's oh-so-secret Ariana Grande project Jul 10, 2024

Carla delights Karen and Kyle with a zillion stories about working with stars. Yes, she was just in this mega Ariana video, but she also did serious theater with Kelly McGillis.

Kelly, if you are listening, Carla wants to reconnect. Her kids have been working since they were infants, and Carla sounds like the perfect stage mother. She's more Maria von Trapp than Kris Jenner.

Do NOT miss the worst mom of the week. We promise she is better than her kid.

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118: Mullets and Mixtapes with Joe Matarese Jul 02, 2024

As Joe gears up for the launch of his newest YouTube Special, the crew waxes nostalgic about 80s TV shows. Karen goes into detail about her brush with Eve Plumb, setting off an intense Brady Bunch discussion. Joe apparently is the worst parent of the week. The show wraps with Joe's Tom Cruise story-- it's priceless! Don't miss my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bergreenkaren/ Check out my new podcast SHUT UP MOMMY"S TALKING! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-mommys-talking/id1553303853

117: We’ll eat your balls; we just don’t want to see them! Jun 25, 2024

Karen and Kyle chat with superstar Brian Kiley as he gears up for his Middle Eastern tour. We start the episode like grown-ups, discussing Brian’s origin story and the proper pronunciation of Qatar. However, things quickly go off the rails as soon as we touch on cannibalism. But the discussion about the nude beach at the end of the show is one for the record books.

116: If You Want a Man Don't Be Yourself w/ Carmen Lynch Jun 18, 2024

Kyle chimes in from a decaying hotel room and is being stalked by a fan, but nothing will dampen her spirits because BFF Carmen Lynch is this week's guest. The gals reminisce about the good old days when you could get a man by just following The Rules. Now, everything is different. The worst mom of the week is local as is our headline. https://www.instagram.com/bergreenkaren/ Check out my new podcast SHUT UP MOMMY'S TALKING! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-mommys-talking/id1553303853

Episode 115: Slutty Prom Jun 03, 2024

Kerri Louise is back. Her twins are going to be seniors in college, but they’ve already built a man cave back home, and you’ll never guess where it is. The moms have A LOT to say about prom fashion. Worst mom is America’s most notorious puppy murderer. Stay For the last story —it’s insane.

114: What's With The Weed? w/ Maya Ocasio May 24, 2024

Nepotism reigns as we welcome fitness enthusiast, creative artist, and aspiring journalist, Maya Ocasio. Even though she is Kyle's daughter, she has brutally honest about weed, the boundary between friend and parent, and she even has advice on how you can talk to YOUR kids! Straight wisdom from an 18 year old-Maya opens up about her thoughts on Wilderness therapy ("hell, but you learn some stuff"). We all conclude that the the Miss USA pageant is deranged and chime in on Karen's worst mom who makes us all want to vomit. Listen up! -this episode may teach you more than you thought you could learn! If you listen with kids, know that we swear.

113: Family Feud/Happy Mother's Day May 10, 2024

Kyle is on the road so Karen is joined by fan-favorite journalist Carrie Shane. Carrie gives an update on her gaslighting ex and you won't believe what it is!! She fiercely advocates for the return of the shoe horn Karen hates brunch. Our worst mom is a no-brainer.

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112: For F*ck's Sake, Ask Your Dad Apr 21, 2024

Kyle and Karen have. discovered the perfect Mother's Day Gift and it's a book. Author Katiedid Langrock shares her origin story and it doesnt disapoint. Karen is especially judgemental in the Worst mom segment and we all notice that French "birther" types are dumb as rocks.

111: All New Season of the Crown Mar 19, 2024

Cynthia Kaplan (Cindy) bravely steps in to co-host while Kyle flies across the country. The moms draw all sorts of unsubstantiated conclusions about the Royal family. We give a shout out to Mom’s for Liberty, what it takes to be a good husband and the questionable wisdom of shtupping your cousin.

110: Don’t Drink the Bleach and Part 2 of the Parenting Pyramid w/ Jeannie Gaffigan Mar 14, 2024

The ladies get a nice surprise guest as Jeannie Gaffigan’s daughter briefly joins them to share some deep Gen Z insights. We talk parenting boundaries, consequences, and the joy of being bored. Karen’s Worst Mom of the Week is a total twat, and Kyle ends on a story about a potty-trained pigeon.

109: A Flower in My Pants Mar 03, 2024

This episode starts off with a fan message and Kyle catching up with Karen who’s visiting California. The two talk skin care, the value of saying ‘no’, and other practical topics before making a sharp turn into fisting. You don’t want to miss what Karen calls her hoo-ha, and Kyle appropriately ends on a story about a man in Texas sticking antiques up his butt.

108: Caviar in Vegas and the Idiots Who Influence Our Kids w/ Jeannie Gaffigan Jan 14, 2024

We’re joined by fan favorite, author, and mom of five, Jeannie Gaffigan. The best selling writer shares how her oldest daughter wouldn't accept a Starbucks gift card because of her social justice morals while her other kid was more than willing to take it. The moms ponder what we can do to make the world better while acknowledging it’s all so exhausting. Karen’s Worst Mom is a real downer while Kyle’s Headline is about, perhaps, the most obnoxious mom that ever walked the planet.

107: Happy New Year; now, cut the crap!! Dec 31, 2023

Kyle and Karen share their resolutions. Karen proclaims no more death while Kyle just wants a nap. The moms go into a very detailed discush of Kyle's recent colonic. Juicy. No worst mom this week, but our weird story is fantastic.

106: Impressions w/ Andy Pitz Dec 08, 2023

Our Dad of the Month comedian Andy Pitz joins the podcast. We talk about how comedic impressions are a faux pas unless you’re Andy Pitz. We talk parenting, the Calgary comedy scene, and today’s Worst Mom. Kyle ends on a story about Manders, a girl who eats road kill.

105: Kyle Got Fired Nov 19, 2023

Karen thought Kyle's job at a medical office was going to be like Grey's Anatomy, but the place was more like The Apprentice. But, in fairness, they had high end mints. Worst mom of the week is nor surprise. And our closing story is about a unhappy horse.

104: The One With All The Crappy News Oct 29, 2023

Kyle and Karen try to make sense of the horrific blast of bad news. Kyle is especially impressed with make-up influences who have such extensive knowledge of the Middle East. Could Matthew Perry's death be any sadder? Karen wonders if there is any truth to the Taylor Swift-Is-Gay rumors. Surprise twist on worst om of the week. And, Asheville residents unconventional way of demonstrating his humility is an epic fail.

103: Bo-Toxic? Sep 18, 2023

Kyle and Karen weigh in on overly exposed midriffs, obese lips, and other beauty enhancements but balance it out with a semi serious discush on climate change. We conclude there is no way insense isn't a no-no. We decide that the mom who lets her kids say things like "I hate flying commerical" are dreadful but maybe not as epically horrible as this week's worst mom. We have a fun feel good story at the end. that involves of all places La Quinta.

102: Planes, Trains, and Online Scams w/ Cari Shane Aug 20, 2023

This week we are joined by Cari Shane, a writer and contributor to The Washington Post and Fortune magazine, among others. Karen vents about JetBlue, and the trio ponders about online schemes. There’s a new segment, the Worst Mom of the Week, and Kyle’s story about a mom that stays pregnant to avoid periods.

101: Karen IS a Karen Aug 01, 2023

After years of distancing herself from her name, Karen finally leans into it. Kyle experiences a spiritual awakening of her lower self with a Citi Bike rider. Karen’s Worst Mom of the Week didn't like getting divorce papers. The duo also remembers the beautiful and brave Sinéad O’Connor.

100: Barry’s Hell Gig w/ Buddy Fitzpatrick Jul 13, 2023

Our Dad of the Month kicks off with comedian Buddy Fitzpatrick. He’s a national headliner who started out as an actor. He raised his two daughters and brought them to gigs as they were growing up. The trio also talks about the loneliness of the road, drinking, and his hell gig where, thankfully, he was brought up by the wrong name. Karen depresses us with her Worst Mom of the Week, and Kyle ends on a story about the lady who saw a Lizard Person on a plane.

99: Comedy Cures w/ Saranne Rothberg Jun 29, 2023

Founder of multiple organizations that help cancer patients, businesswoman and cancer survivor Saranne Rothberg joins us. She shares how important the mind body connection is and the imperative nature of knowing your own body. After 11 doctors told her she didn’t have cancer, she was diagnosed six years later. Deciding to include her then five year old daughter as her humor buddy, she beat the diagnosis with chemo treatments and watching Richard Pryor. Her story is inspiring and she has tips for how you can improve your life and outlook. Kyle ends on a story about a guy who got leg lengthening surgery to meet women.

98: Baby Porcupine w/ Alyce Chan May 31, 2023

Comedian and hilarious content creator Alyce Chan joins The Moms! Just back from being a finalist at the Boston Comedy Festival, Alyce shares what it's like to travel for comedy with two sons at home. The ladies talk about organic ways to kill ants, and Karen is dying for a baby porcupine to help her Instagram following. Our Worst Mom of the Week is from Florida, and Kyle ends on a story about an electrocuted penis.

97: Happy Mother’s Day! May 13, 2023

Kyle and Karen reminisce on past Mother’s Days and how they celebrated: sometimes alone, sometimes with family. Karen reads a ridiculous gift article advising readers to get mom a vacuum or a bidet. They chat about what being a mom means, and they decide to stop judging themselves. Then they ruthlessly judge a mom who spent $75,000 on her child’s birthday party. They discuss requests for trigger warnings at colleges and how to try and raise stronger, more resilient kids. Kyle ends on a story about a divorced woman wanting a refund on wedding pictures.

96: Comedy and Ketamine w/ Mike Finoia Apr 28, 2023

Mike Finoia, comedian and writer for Impractical Jokers, joins us in a vulnerable and important episode. He shares his journey with anxiety and depression and reveals an alternative type of therapy that helped him. Kyle also shares the same treatment that helped her teenage daughter. This episode is full of strength, growth, and humor. Karen’s Worst Mom of the Week will do anything to stay out of jail, and Kyle ends on a story about a naked landlord.

95: Chocolate Crucifix Apr 04, 2023

Karen and Kyle are getting excited for the live show, and Judy Gold tries to join but has technical issues. Not to worry, she’s still donating a copy of her book to our raffle! We dive into the theme of Judy’s book about cancel culture, Kyle shares the terrible gifts her mom received as a teacher, and Karen’s Worst Mom is … just odd. Kyle ends on a story about a guy trying to sue a ghost.

94: Starting Over w/ Jamie Roberts Mar 29, 2023

It’s Dad of the Month with comedian and owner of the new stand-up club Comedy in Harlem, Jamie Roberts! Nicky Sunshine’s husband Jamie talks about raising his two older kids alongside a toddler. Karen shares her Worst Mom of the Week, and Kyle ends on a story about getting slapped with a slice of pizza.

93: Gossip and Nostalgia Feb 14, 2023

Karen and Kyle fly solo this week and talk about the Grammys where many people criticized Madonna’s plastic surgery. They discussed ageism and the pressure on women to not look old. Karen’s Worst Mom of the Week brings us all back to our childhoods, and the ladies compare their parenting to the way they were raised. Kyle ends on a story about a kid who ordered a grand worth of food from Grubhub.

92: Not Your Average PTA Mom w/ Onika McLean Feb 03, 2023

Joined by comedian Onika McLean, we dive into self-care for moms, aging in stand-up, and vile PTA mothers. Onika shares her comedy journey and the time she lost her daughter because The Gap had a good sale. Karen’s Worst Mom of the Week will have you making vacation plans, and Kyle ends on a story about a woman in Georgia faking a pregnancy to get time off from work.

91: Dad-ish of the Month w/ Marco D’Alessandro Jan 20, 2023

We have viral video sensation Marco D’Alessandro! While not a dad, he heavily PRANKS his own dad in his hilarious videos. He shares how being in lockdown pushed him to be creative and how he got his family to participate in his short skits. He also gives tips on how to be consistent and create good content. He is, of course, not immune to comments he receives, and Kyle and Karen act like moms telling him to ignore the trolls. Karen has two worst moms of the week, and Kyle ends on a story of a mistaken group text that was a nightmare for its recipients.

90: Don’t Cry for Me Argentina Jan 08, 2023

Karen is fresh off her holiday trip to Argentina with her family, and we learn that she loves empanadas and hates alfajores. The duo talks about the food and the summer weather south of the equator. Meanwhile, Kyle had a simple holiday with her kids back in NYC. Karen picks a Worst Mom who we think is responsible for her 6-year-old shooting his teacher. (Only in America.) Kyle ends on a list of baby names you legally are not allowed to name your child. Spoiler: Jesus Christ II is okay.

89: Staying With Slobs Dec 18, 2022

Exhausted by the holiday season, Karen and Kyle catch up on family, TV shows, and passing judgment. Karen’s son made “pancakes” while Kyle saved money by staying with a friend whose living room could have been featured on Hoarders. They discuss The White Lotus as well as Harry and Meghan’s new documentary. This week’s Worst Mom of The Week is a douche just like her son, and Kyle ends on a story that may make you WANT to fly coach.

88: Keep Your Pants On w/ Karen Morgan Nov 29, 2022

Joined by comedian and former attorney Karen Morgan, the moms jump into it all! From Thanksgiving dysfunctional family gatherings to the complications of touring when you have kids, this episode is a fresh convo you’d have on a girls night out! Karen’s worst mom could have been her son’s host mom in Spain, and Kyle ends on a story that reminds us all to be fully dressed during Zoom meetings.

87: Podcast Pediatrician w/ Dr. Rob Walter Nov 15, 2022

We kick off our Dad of the Month episode with a pediatrician who is smart, informative, and very funny! Karen has a two-time Worst Mom of the Week winner, and Kyle ends with a story about licking toads.

86: Artists Need to Be Paid w/ Krista Fabian-DeCastro Nov 02, 2022

Krista Fabian-DeCastro, Kyle’s bff from her ballet days, joins the podcast to share creative and business tips for artists. She has a career span that saw her at the Kennedy Center and non-profit arts organizations. She has pushed creative professionals to value themselves and NOT WORK FOR FREE! They reminisce about the early days in NYC squatting in the east village, Karen has an emotional Worst Mom of the Week, and Kyle ends on a story about a crazy beekeeper.

85: Comedy Genes w/ Kerri Louise Oct 25, 2022

While Karen is anxious about Parents Week, fellow comedian Kerri Louise joins us to share how visiting her twins at college went. Her sons have the comedy bug too, and even introduced her on stage. Karen had an exhausting ER experience with her son when she could have just gone to CVS, and Kerri reminds us how nurses deal with dumb people all the time. We talk about Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Wilde having the worst nanny ever, and Kyle ends on a story about a guy turned on by Elmo.

84: The Pool Boy Oct 16, 2022

Karen and Kyle discuss a beer can throwing incident at a comedy club, Season 2 of The January 6th Hearings, and the worst mom of the week. This week’s mom has sex with a pool boy while her hubby watches; meanwhile, her husband runs a Christian college. Kyle ends on a story of the most perfect gender reveal in history.

83: Colonoscopy Puzzle w/ A.J. Jacobs Sep 29, 2022

We kick off our Dad of the Month with New York Times bestselling author, essayist, and lecturer A.J. Jacobs! His hilarious immersive journalism had him literally living biblically for a year as well as experimenting with a lifestyle based on the U.S. Constitution. These two experiments had him stoning astrologists and buying a musket. We get into colonics, colonoscopies, and the messy business of giving birth. His new book on puzzles is in the works. Karen’s Worst Mom of the Week is a celeb who may be addicted to being pregnant. Kyle ends on a story about a 19-year overdue VHS tape.

82: Pregnant and Fired w/ Patty Rosborough Sep 22, 2022

Comedian Patty Rosborough joins the moms to talk about her journey in comedy, working with Jon Stewart, and raising two daughters. We ponder why women bosses can be the worst to other women after she shares her story of getting fired from Comedy Central when coming back from maternity leave. (We think that’s illegal now.) The trio also discusses her gay ex-husband, our Worst Mom of the Week does jail time, and Kyle ends on a story that has made high-end chefs of all the stupid idiots out there.

81: Buy More Books! w/ Jillian Medoff Sep 15, 2022

Jillian Medoff, author of five acclaimed novels and mom of three, is with us discussing the dying art of reading. She has a rare gift of being able to write from many different perspectives. We talk about writing for yourself, and Jillian talks about the importance of a good agent who supports you creatively. Karen’s Worst Mom of the Week is an online troll. Kyle ends on a story about King Trump at Dairy Queen.

80: Childhood Trauma w/ Bari Alyse Rudin - Pt. 2 Sep 07, 2022

Comedian, producer, and mom Bari Alyse Rudin joins us for part two of her story. She shares how becoming a mom made her anxious with questions about her own mother. Each family member dealt with family trauma differently; Bari dove into working hard while her brother turned to drugs to numb the pain. Despite all the family’s best efforts, they weren't able to save him from his chronic mental health issues. Bari shares how she helped create legislation for the number 988 which deals with mental health emergencies. Kyle ends on a story about tainted baby wipes.

79: Childhood Trauma w/ Bari Alyse Rudin - Pt. 1 Aug 30, 2022

Comedian, producer, and mom Bari Alyse Rudin joins us in a funny and honest dialogue about coping with trauma. Witnessing her mom shoot herself at age three and being raised by her father left her with deep questions about her life path. Turning to comedy and years of therapy helped her raise two healthy boys. Both Karen and Bari discuss sending their kids to college, and Karen’s Worst Mom of the Week is more like Ridiculous Mom of the Week. Kyle ends on a story about an emotional support pet that might eat you.

78: From Europe With Love Aug 24, 2022

Fresh off her tour from Turkey, Italy, and Portugal, Kyle tells Karen about her trip with fellow comedians performing for the troops. Karen dropped her son off at college and saw Niagara Falls for the first time. Kyle takes over the Worst Mom of the Week segment because, well, you’ll see. The duo ends on a story that you won't want your vegan friends to hear.

77: Legal AF w/ Karen Agnifilo Aug 02, 2022

Karen Agnifilio, an amazing legal mind and mom of three, joins us. She talks about difficult cases and how her daughters helped open her mind on various justice issues. We talk balancing work and mom life with a special needs kid, and we get her take on the January 6th hearings. Karen’s Worst Mom of the Week actually wanted the title, and we think she’s kind of awesome for what she did. Kyle ends on a story about a woman who wanted a penis on her gravestone.

76: The Interventionist w/ Bobby Newman Jul 26, 2022

This month our Dad of the Month is addiction specialist and drug interventionist Bobby Newman. Bobby shares his early struggles with his own addiction and how it led him to rehab. Sober over 20 years, he now helps families deal with this difficult situation. Tip: Catch them on the way down! Karen’s Worst Mom of the Week is a bratty Kardashian, and Kyle ends on a story about a different kind of family dinner.

75: Respect the Pronouns w/ Amy Veltman Jul 19, 2022

Amy Veltman, comedian and co-producer of the monthly show Dynamoms, joins us! We discuss rising airline prices, raising a non-binary kid, and, of course, abortion. (How can we not?!) Amy’s mom can’t fully grasp the changing gender roles, but we get it. Also, Kyle’s aunt still can't operate a cell phone. Karen’s Worst Mom of the Week isn't really a mom, but she thinks she is. Kyle ends on a story about a man who killed his friend because he thought he was going to get eaten by Bigfoot.

74: Motherless Daughters and Eating Disorders w/ Cathy Ladman Jul 05, 2022

Comedian, actor, and 9-time guest on The Tonight Show Cathy Ladman joins us! After the three women discover they all have lost their mothers, Kyle shares her fear of approaching the age her mom was when she passed. Cathy gets candid about her one woman show that took two decades to get to the stage. The topic: her eating disorder. While funny, honest, and fearless, her teen daughter is not into her doing stand-up about her. Karen’s Worst Mom of the Week wants you to measure how much semen you take in to solve the abortion debate. Kyle ends on a story about racism and coffee.

73: Supremely Disturbing w/ Felicia Madison Jun 28, 2022

Comic, booker of West Side Comedy Club, and podcast host Felicia Madison joins us to discuss the recent news about Roe v. Wade. She shares her take on the federal overturning of the law as well as what it's like doing comedy with three kids. Her daughter has never seen her perform live, and her daughter has a funny take on how Mom makes a living. Karen’s Worst Mom of the Week is Amy Coney Barrett because, well, the hypocrisy just flows. Felicia notices the ADHD of the show, and Kyle ends on a story about a woman who married a doll.

72: A Lawyer’s Take on January 6th w/ Dan Alonso Jun 21, 2022

We kick off our Dad of the Month with former federal prosecutor and Chief Assistant D.A. Dan Alsonso. He speculates as to whether Trump will be indicted or not, and he shares a unique legal perspective on the various players involved in the January 6th hearings. Of course, Kyle asks him about the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial, and, even though he’s classy enough not to be following it much, indulges us. He talks about his sons having interest and opinions on political news as well. Karen has a meanie for Worst Mom of the Week, and Kyle ends on a story about edibles at recess.

71: Bad Moms w/ Cory Kahaney Jun 14, 2022

Joined by hilarious comic and writer Cory Kahaney, the moms talk about the news, guns, and some VERY bad mothers. We kinda forgot we were a supportive parenting podcast. Kyle ends on a story about installing urine sensors in elevators, as if we all can’t just smell it.

70: Enough With the Thoughts and Prayers May 31, 2022

Karen and Kyle talk about the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Full of sadness and rage, they both still make way for important issues like the Worst Mom of the Week, Amber Turd, and a baby born at a Metallica concert.

69: Full Circle w/ Wendy Liebman May 24, 2022

Brilliant comedian Wendy Liebman joins the podcast from L.A.! We talk bras, rescuing dogs from Korean meat markets, and raising two step kids in the midst of a booming comedy career. Wendy chimes in on our Worst Mom of the Week, and she shares her 10-mile a day bike regimen - even after a devastating car crash! Her uplifting mood is contagious, and this is an episode not to be missed!

68: Chicken Titties w/ Ben Rosenfeld May 17, 2022

It’s Dad of the Month and we have the witty Ben Rosenfeld with us! Ben talks about raising his 4-year-old daughter with his wife, who is also a comic. Born in Russia, he shares his perspective on the war in Ukraine. (Spoiler: He reminds us that all wars are bad, and this is no different.) He also talks about how he incorporates his parents in his stand-up, to their dismay. Karen shares the Worst Mom of the Week; a woman who posted a nonchalant video explaining how she killed her 3-year-old by trying to exorcise demons out of her child. Kyle brings it back to a happy note with a story about a couple suing their son for not giving them grandkids.

67: Kyle Refused to Wear a Fur Bikini w/ Danielle Wynn May 12, 2022

Former actor, model, and 90s sidekick of Kyle’s: Danielle Wynn! She talks about leaving NYC and giving up acting for her son (Hello world’s best mom!). She shares her worst audition moment and how she got into the jewelry biz after having her son. Karen has a subway story that you won’t want to miss, and the Worst Mom of the Week faked cancer for the love of writing. Kyle ends on a story about a woman who stole a lawnmower.

66: Naked on the Farm w/ Karen Krents May 03, 2022

Comedian Karen Krents joins us to talk about raising two daughters and surrendering to allow a belly button piercing. She talks about relocating after living on a farm where she cleaned up chicken poop in a bikini. Our Karen shares a bigoted Worst Mom of the Week, and Kyle’s closing headline echoes a similar vibe.

65: Misogyny or Amber Turd? Apr 26, 2022

Kyle and Karen vent on current events including Amber Heard pooping in Johnny Depp’s bed. Karen had a great set fueled by her anger at a demeaning introduction by a comedy club emcee. Kyle ends on a story about a woman falling into a toilet to get her phone.

64: Blue Dot in a Red Sea w/ Tilly The Comic Apr 19, 2022

Former Kennedy nanny, teacher, and comedian Tilly the Comic joins us from Idaho! A true comedy hustler, she produces shows all over Boise and brings a liberal perspective to a conservative state with the belief that we can all laugh no matter our views. She shares what it’s like raising her 11 year old son in a state with the lowest ranked education system. Karen crowns our Worst Mom of the Week who brought the one thing you should never bring to a custody hearing. Kyle ends on a story about a stylist who was centuries behind in her approach to doing hair.

63: Brain Humor w/ Kyle Grooms Apr 12, 2022

Joining us from Miami, Dad of the Month Kyle Grooms chimes in with Karen and the other Kyle. The male Kyle talks about the Ken doll he brings with him when he’s on the road and how his wife, a nurse, didn’t help him when he had a brain tumor. He graces us with his Barack Obama impression, our Worst Mom of the Week is one we wish we didn’t have to crown, and female Kyle ends on a story about a German man who received 90 COVID vaccinations.

62: The Tuxedo Slap Apr 05, 2022

It’s been a busy news week, and the moms are here to talk about the insanity. They discuss the Oscars slap, how it affects comedy, and your role as an audience member. Karen presents Worst Mom of the Week with a story about abuse, lies, and a college essay. Kyle ends on a story about a gay dog.

61: Bride of Christ w/ Cynthia Kaplan Mar 29, 2022

Comedic songwriter (and creator of our new jingle) Cynthia Kaplan joins the podcast. Not only has she written two books while raising kids, but her funny and insightful songs based on “the lies of men” have garnered her an underground NYC cult following. Karen updates us on her family vacation to the south which leads to a deep talk on our country’s history. The group ponder why great actors like Sean Connery also tend to enjoy beating the shit out of women. We have not one but TWO Worst Moms of the Week, and Kyle ends on a story from her home state of Ohio. Its finger lickin’ good.

60: Married to a Narcissist w/ Carrie Shane Mar 22, 2022

Joined by writer Carrie Shane, the moms go off on everything from swimming for charity to writing for the Wall Street Journal to marrying an absolute dickhead. Carrie opens up about her former toxic marriage and how it affected her friendships, children, and sense of self. Always glass half full, she kept writing and following her gut to eventual happiness. Karen's Worst Mom of the Week wants to punish women just because it's fun, and Kyle ends on a story about a young Irish lad who almost lost his penis to a spider.

59: Is Covid Over or What? w/ Jeannie Gaffigan Mar 15, 2022

Returning guest favorite and accomplished writer/supermom Jeannie Gaffigan is back! She talks about her famous husband over-buying peanut butter during the pandemic and how her kids were excited to eat the non-organic kind. Karen’s Worst Mom of the Week resurfaces from past deeds and Jeannie and Kyle are trying to decide if we can compartmentalize her poor judgment. Kyle ends on a story about a Brooklyn hipster who was too confident about his hiking skills.

58: How to Ruin a Football Game w/ Chris Monty Mar 08, 2022

We kick off our Dad of the Month with comedian and new dad Chris Monty! Chris shares how he makes homemade sauce every Sunday and how living the bachelor life well into his 40s was pretty fun. He met his wife at a comedy club, but she was not giving out the digits! In between cracking us up, he opens up about his wife’s miscarriages and shares the male perspective on going through something so difficult. Karen gives out Worst Mom of the Week to a British woman, and Kyle ends on a very holy story.

57: Parenting Hacks w/ Diane Debrovner Mar 02, 2022

Diane Debrovner, magazine editor and mom of two girls 11 years apart, joins the podcast. She shares how she started out at Parents Magazine when her oldest daughter was just 18 months old and how hard it is to navigate motherhood because no one knows what they’re doing! She shares the one universal truth that we all need to do no matter what age our kids are. (Spoiler: TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF, MAMAS!) Karen has a Worst Mom of the Week that will make you vomit, and Kyle ends on a story about a woman turning 100 who still gets tattoos.

56: Olympic Psychos Feb 22, 2022

Kyle and Karen catch up on the huge response from last week’s guest and how much everyone loved her. Karen shares the worst mom of the week while airing her disdain for Olympic coaches. Her son broke his wrist, and Kyle remembers the time she blew off her daughter's stomach pains which resulted in an appendectomy. They end the episode on the highly romantic aspect of cockroaches.

55: Poly Mama w/ Ross Erin Martineau Feb 15, 2022

The moms are joined by wardrobe stylist and new mom Ross Erin Martineau. She’s doing God’s work by being married to a comedian and shares her structured way of having a polygamous marriage. She opens up about her past addictions and how she’s managed to stay sober for over a decade. Honesty, laughter, and a no judgment zone fuels the conversation. Kyle ends on a story about a bored security guard destroying a painting.

54: Detach with Love w/ Dani Klein Modisett Feb 08, 2022

Actor, author, and comedian Dani Klein Modisett joins us from L.A. to chat about all things comedy. She opens up about her experience with her mother who had Alzheimer's and how bringing humor into the situation helped. She laughs about her roles in Wall Street and The Doors, and she shares her new projects that make humor a bridge in the workplace. The moms talk about the importance of setting boundaries in all relationships, and Karen thinks Susan Sarandon is a bitch. Kyle ends on a story about bringing an uninvited kid to a birthday party.

53: I Have Notes for You w/ Lenny Marcus Feb 01, 2022

We kick off our Dad of the Month series with comedian and writer Lenny Marcus. He shares how his adorable 3-year-old daughter calls him disgusting, his writing journey with Leslie Jones, and memories of the good ol’ days of doing comedy on cruise ships. Kyle ends on a story about a farting weatherman.

52: TikTok Auntie w/ Zarna Garg Jan 25, 2022

Karen and Kyle are joined by comedian and TikTok star Zarna Garg. She shares how being funny came as a natural survival instinct after turning her back on an arranged marriage and leaving home at 14. She has since become a lawyer, married a dude she wanted to marry, and had 3 kids. Her hilarious videos incorporate her family and her culture in the most unique way. Karen picks her Worst Mom of the Week, and Kyle ends on a story that all 3 women think is a little “sus”, as the kids would say.

51: Comedy in Harlem w/ Nicky Sunshine Jan 18, 2022

Last time Nicky Sunshine was a guest, she was pregnant in a pandemic. Now she returns to catch us up to speed on life with her baby boy, her new comedy club, and a major boob issue. Karen diversifies our Worst Mom of the Week segment by naming a dad, and a spirited debate ensues between the moms. This episode is loaded with conspiracy theories, misinformation, and a story about cops who play Pokémon Go instead of doing their jobs.

50. Oedipus’s Mom Jan 11, 2022

Karen and Kyle welcome 2022 with Covid, a trip to New Orleans, and alligator sausage. The moms dish on how they spent the holidays with their families, and they continue their World's Worst Mom series. Spoiler, the winner is a Jan. 6 insurrectionist. Kyle shares a stupid email she received, and she ends on a story about a cat that was accidentally donated to a thrift store.

49: Later, 2021 w/ Hollie Harper Dec 28, 2021

Shut up Mommy’s Talking finishes off the year with comedian and actor Hollie Harper. She talks about the creative bug her kids got from growing up around theater and sketch comedy rehearsals, and the trio ponders why science has become partisan. Kyle ends on a story about a brainiac selling her own farts, and she makes more than all of us. Later, 2021!

48: Dopesick and Angry Karen Dec 21, 2021

Karen has been quarantining, and she’s unleashing on the unvaccinated, the Sackler family, and this week’s headlines. She goes into legal speak with respect to prosecuting the rich and powerful. Kyle shares the sweet gift her son (yes, he finally came back) got her from Portugal. They end on a story so stupid you won’t even believe it. Merry Christmas!

47: Dad Jokes w/ Jon Fisch Dec 14, 2021

It’s our Dad of the Month, and we’re joined by comedian Jon Fisch, who may have done Letterman, but whose daughter takes the #1 spot in his life. He talks about his new special and how his material has evolved with fatherhood. Karen brings up the Worst Dad of the Week. (It turns out having 19 kids doesn't make you immune from being a shitty parent.) Kyle ends on a story about a woman who kept her mom’s dead body a secret in order to receive social security checks.

46: Jewwwwwwwdy Gold and The World’s Worst Mom! w/ Judy Gold Dec 07, 2021

She’s back! Comedian Judy Gold joins us to talk about her wife psychoanalyzing her every move. Karen introduces a new segment that Kyle has mixed feelings on. The moms discuss the severity of another recent mass shooting where the parents are culpable (and the mom wins our worst mom of the week award). How can we stop these tragedies, and why do they happen? We try to figure it out. Grab a glass of wine and Judy’s new book, and listen in. We end on a story about a guy using a fake arm to get a Covid shot.

45: Mother Daughter Fun w/ Carla Oakerson Nov 30, 2021

Carla Oakerson; attorney, comic, and mother of 2, joins us after spending the weekend cleaning up the lingering turkey smell from Thanksgiving. She talks about the big age gap with her kids, how she defended Columbian drug cases, and how her 19-year-old daughter is hard to impress when it comes to comedy. Carla scares Karen when she talks about the chaos that ensued when she contracted COVID early in the pandemic, and Kyle ends on a story about a man who hates his wife’s nickname.

44: Art Imitates Life w/ Megan Dyer Nov 23, 2021

After a day of seeing art shows in the city, visual artist Megan Dyer sits down to join us from a corner in Chelsea Market. She shares her unique way of creating art with themes about neutrality and water. Her passion for climate change is inspiring (and the stats scare the crap out of us). She’s a big time truth bringer! She manages to raise 2 kids on top of making amazing art. Kyle ends on a story about a woman who gave birth on her front lawn.

43: Girl Dad w/ Ken Krantz Nov 16, 2021

We kick off our Dad of the Month series with comedian Ken Krantz. Kyle opens up with a letter from a listener, and Ken shares how he was fired from a family business. His own family! He says having a daughter changed his material and that she is the real headliner in the house. He’s a great comic even though a lady chased him with a butter knife after a show. Kyle ends on a story about a really stupid Guinness World Record.

42: Marathon Conversation Nov 09, 2021

Karen and Kyle discuss the New York City Marathon and acknowledge how awesome it is even though it holds up traffic. The moms dish on their favorite shows including American Crime Story: Impeachment. Even though Karen saw Hamilton twice, she confesses to being a former soap opera addict. Kyle is still her friend in spite of it. Kyle’s daughter posted a stupid Instagram post, and her sister tattletaled (thank god). They end on a story about a naked man trapped in a wall.

41: Comedy, Cancel Culture, and Free Speech w/ Karith Foster Nov 02, 2021

Speaker, author, and humorist Karith Foster joins the podcast to share her unique vision on inclusivity, particularly around free speech. The ladies discuss when Karith and Karen first met in the New York comedy scene, and they share a spirited debate on cancel culture. Karith explains what it's like being a mom with two kids in a pandemic in Texas as well as why she once took a job with Don Imus. Kyle and Karith discuss the issue of being associated with FOX News, and Kyle ends on a story about teenage friends who won a $3,000,000 lottery ticket.

40: From Domestic Abuse Survivor to Getting Ass in Your 50s w/ Leslie Morgan Steiner Oct 26, 2021

Author and TED Talk speaker Leslie Morgan Steiner shares a personal yet empowering story of domestic violence. She explains why it takes so long for women to leave horrible situations and how we, as friends, can be supportive to someone we know. We talk about victim-blaming and the need to release shame. This episode is powerful and a must listen to anyone struggling with an abusive relationship. Oh and don't worry, she wrote a book about staying sexy as you age, and she shares tips on how to get ass in the golden years. Kyle ends on a story of a woman who gave a “surprise birth” after a night out drinking.

39: The Organized Funny Mom w/ Abbi Crutchfield Oct 19, 2021

Abbi Crutchfield, comedian and host of Hulu’s Up Early Tonight, takes a break from eating pumpkin pie in a closet to share how she balances motherhood and comedy. Even during the pandemic she made sure to keep a routine for her daughter. Karen and Kyle, who are disorganized messes, listen in awe. Abbi talks about meeting her husband and moving to New York together to pursue careers in entertainment. Kyle shares a story about a new form of male birth control that involves a “testicle bath.”

38: My Stepmom Is a Slutty Clown w/ Irene Bremis Oct 12, 2021

Comedian, fitness trainer, and stepmom extraordinaire Irene Bremis joins the podcast! Irene describes how she “always has the cans out”, even when she first met her firefighter husband's teenage kids, yet she gets along with everyone involved, including the ex-wife. If you’re dating a man with children, this is a must listen. Hear Irene's journey from stand-up to Staten Island, and learn how she makes it all work. Kyle ends with a story about a school field trip taken on a stripper bus. Sure, why not.

37: From Conan to Ellen: Master of the Writers Room w/ Brian Kiley Oct 05, 2021

Kyle and Karen kick off October's Dad of the Month with comedian and writer Brian Kiley. Brian shares how he has to move from edgy late night writing to more daytime-appropriate material now that he is working for Ellen DeGeneres. The gang discusses raising kids who critique comedy and Kyle updates us on her son's European gap year. Also, a drunk joined his own search party.

36: This Is Imminent w/ Jane Condon Sep 28, 2021

Kyle and Karen chat it up with comedian Jane Condon about her church gigs, doing comedy with loud trains in the background, and the power of the F word. Jane recounts giving birth in Japan with no epidural and how she encourages other women to “take all the drugs.” Raising 2 sons while doing comedy in Connecticut, we see all paths that mom comics can take with their careers. Kyle shares a story about a man punching a nurse over - you guessed it - the vaccine. It's a crazy world out there!

35: Women for Afghan Women w/ Fatima Rahmati Sep 21, 2021

Kyle and Karen welcome mom and activist Fatima Rahmati for her personal lens on the situation in Afghanistan. Fatima shares how the Taliban forced her family to become refugees in the late 1970s and how the Taliban strengthened in power after 9/11. Fatima talks about her 2 teenage children who grew up going to protests with her. Kyle ends on a story of the longest basketball game ever played that will make you appreciate your kids' games. And RIP Norm Macdonald.

34: Wait, I Have a Kid?! w/ Eddie Brill Sep 15, 2021

Comedian Eddie Brill, who has known famous comedians intimately for decades, shares his knowledge, which includes them all sleeping on his East Village futon. He talks about booking the Letterman show and having to say no to comedians 99% of the time, even though he loves everyone except for that douche Jackie Mason (R.I.P.). Hear how a one night stand turned up in Eddie’s life 12 years later. Also, Kyle reads a story about a man who tried to get the demons out of his family with an axe and a bow and arrow. Classic family stuff.

33: The Book of Mormon w/ Krystal Moore Sep 07, 2021

Kyle reads a quote from RBG, and the ladies talk about the new Texas abortion law. Idaho comic Krystal shares her conservative Mormon upbringing but notes she was allowed to have coffee! We talk raising kids after living in an intense religious household, and Kyle reads a story about a Bronx man keeping a specific illegal pet.

32: Banana Ketchup w/ Patricia Dinglasan Aug 31, 2021

Funny mom Patricia Dinglasan joins Karen and Kyle to dish on the truth about over-priced candles, what it's like being married to a tall white scientist, and making her sister sign up for The Bachelor. The ladies laugh about cooky moms, the etiquette for finding a lost phone, and Patricia's live show that boasts an all-Asain line-up. Kyle reads a story about a guy suing his parents for throwing out his porn collection.

31: On the Road Aug 25, 2021

Kyle chats it up from her hotel room in Atlantic City while Karen settles in from a week of college tours with her family. The ladies get judgmental when Karen notices a 17-year-old girl holding her father’s hand during the school tours. They show love for moms of special needs kids, chat it up about Governor Cuomo’s tit-grabbing, and discuss the heartbreak in Afghanistan. Ignore the dinging emails and the housekeeping staff barging in the middle of conversations, as the duo is ON THE ROAD!

30: Let’s Duct Tape Everyone Aug 10, 2021

Kyle and Karen read a letter from a listener and discuss unruly passengers. Kyle gives an update on her son and the European tour he wants to make in order to “find himself”. The ladies end with a story about a piece of stale-ass cake from Princess Diana’s wedding forty years ago that’s up for sale.

29: Just Buy Your Own Emmy w/ John Reynolds Aug 03, 2021

We continue our Dad of the Month series with comedy writer and EMMY WINNER John Reynolds. Although his biggest credit is being the boyfriend to Comedian Carmen Lynch, we do touch on minor achievements like writing for Aubrey Plaza and his brand new comic book Adorable Murderers. We ask if his teenage son is impressed with his Emmy (spoiler alert: not really), and we throw our 2 cents in on Simone Biles, Bill Maher, and woke comedy.

28. Drugs and Stuff Jul 27, 2021

Kyle and Karen catch up on their summer plans with the kids. Karen thinks she should try weed now that it's legal, but she’s afraid that she’ll get paranoid. Kyle recalls the time she got so high that she called a prayer hotline. The ladies dole out some advice but disclose that they’re not experts, so maybe don't heed their advice after all?

27: Laurie KilMartinSheen w/ Laurie Kilmartin Jul 20, 2021

Kyle and Karen talk to comedy legend Laurie Kilmartin about life after Conan, having a quaranTEEN, and Laurie’s genius way of avoiding trolls on Twitter.

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