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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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