You know when you talk to your friends about your childhood and end it by saying, "But look at us, we're fine!" Here's my question: Are we fine? Because we're sitting here doused in CBD oil under a weighted blanket recording a podcast called Parenting is a Joke. Each week, host and standup Ophira Eisenberg talks to a different comedian about their career and their kids. Conversations tackle the tooth fairy, eating sticks, summer camp anxiety, the hidden horrors of childbirth, and the obvious ...
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Packed with trivia, comedy and celebrity guests, Ask Me Another is like an amusement park for your brain. Host Ophira Eisenberg and musician Jonathan Coulton take brilliant contestants on a roller coaster that'll make you laugh and scream (out the answers)—and barely anyone throws up in a trash can.
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Classic films, novelized by TV comedy writers, & narrated by your favorite celebrities. This season, we're novelizing The Matrix, narrated by Rob Delaney, Matthew Mercer, Dan Savage, John Hodgman, June Diane Raphael, Scott Ackerman, Ophira Eisenberg, Brennan Lee Mulligan, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog and more! Plus interviews with the people who may or may not have worked on the original film! Check out our last two seasons: Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan, and Independence Day. © 2023-2024 N ...
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Getting to sleep can be difficult sometimes. Now you can achieve that urgently needed rest by taking advantage of our most precious natural resource: celebrities. Each week on the slyly humorous and reassuring Sleeping with Celebrities, host John Moe talks with a different guest from the world of entertainment about something they know a lot about. The conversation is guaranteed to be just interesting enough to draw your attention away from your own swirling anxieties but never interesting e ...
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"Yum's The Word" is the only show that blends old-school fun with modern-day storytelling. Join host, Robin Gelfenbien, and some of NYC's best storytellers, comedians and writers every month for funny true stories, Mad Libs, nostalgic candy and Robin's homemade ice cream cakes.* Past guests have included stars from "Orange is the New Black," Aasif Mandvi (The Daily Show), Sasheer Zamata (SNL), Ophira Eisenberg (NPR), Joy Behar (The VIew), Tom Shillue (The Tonight Show)and more! "We love Yum' ...
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Bananas - Funny news from around the world with Scotty Landes and Kurt Braunohler
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Each week on Bananas, Kurt Braunohler and Scotty Landes discuss the strange, fascinating and just plain bananas news from around the world. The headlines and weird news are lighthearted, unexpected and always fun. Like the time the delivery robot ran through a crime scene or the lady who took in a stray cat only to find out it was a mountain lion. Or the time Kurt and Scotty drove a butt across the country. Check your local listings because this feel-good comedy podcast often goes on the roa ...
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Schmaltzy, a podcast from the Jewish Food Society explores the intersection of Jewish identity and food through live storytelling. Join us for tales from famed chefs, home cooking mavens, grandmothers, TV personalities, and more. Listen with a nosh at hand — you might get hungry. Host: Amanda Dell. Executive Producer: Naama Shefi.
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A comedy podcast featuring New York Stand-up comic Greg Stone. Friday night energy on a Wednesday morning! Greg created a podcast to trick his friends into hanging out with him. These are the recordings of those hangouts. It’s a party. It’s a podcast It’s Friday night Greg!
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Have you ever had a bizarre encounter with a medical practitioner? An ER visit gone awry? A weird thing you found on your foot that turned out to be a rare species of parasitic insect? Welcome to Open Up and Say Ha! - Stories from Underneath the Paper Gown. Medical mishaps, misunderstandings, weird bodily functions... our guests are sharing it all. So get ready to laugh so hard you snort your coffee out of your nose, and if you happen to singe your nostrils, head to the doctor and tell us wh ...
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Surviving Trails and Tantrums with Sally Brooks
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This week on Parenting Is a Joke, Ophira Eisenberg chats with the ever-hilarious Sally Brooks, comedian and author of Going to Maine: All the Ways to Fail on the Appalachian Trail. Sally opens up about her grueling five-month hike and how those endless blisters and unpredictable trail moments mirror her parenting journey. Sally Brooks and Ophira sw…
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Bonusode: More Would You Rathers and Advice #22
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Kurt and Scotty answer listener advice and play some Would You Rathers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Exactly Right Media – the original true crime comedy network
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Langston Kerman Explains Complicated Board Games to You
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You might know the actor Langston Kerman from his roles on the television shows English Teacher, Insecure, and The Boys. You might know him also from lengthy board game nights at his house where explaining and comprehending the arcane, byzantine rules of a game is a necessary labor of the occasion. Langston, fortunately, knows all the rules to game…
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Sally Brooks Conquers The Appalachian and Parenthood
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This week on Parenting Is a Joke, Ophira Eisenberg sits down with comedian and author Sally Brooks to talk about her hilarious memoir, Going to Maine: All the Ways to Fail on the Appalachian Trail. Sally shares how her wild adventures as a road comic and five months of hiking the Appalachian Trail prepared her (kind of) for parenting. From blisters…
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Kurt and Scotty talk about how people got snowed in at The Tan Hill Inn again, what happened to the coyote from the Chicago Aldi and the South American fox wolf with stilt legs and urine that smells like marijuana! Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4a61tMk Learn more about your ad …
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Israel Ellis, author of "The Wake Up Call: Global Jihad and the Rise of Antisemitism in a World Gone MAD"By Too Jewish with Rabbi Sam Cohon and Friends
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Too Much Stuff, Too Little Support with Biz Lawerence
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In this follow-up snack episode, Biz Ellis, co-host of One Bad Mother, joins Ophira Eisenberg for another hilarious and honest conversation about the realities of parenting and life’s never-ending chaos. Biz opens up about wrapping up her 12-year podcast journey, navigating grief, and what she might tackle next as her kids grow older. Together, the…
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Jonathan Ames Stays Cool Talking About Russian Bathhouses
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Jonathan Ames is the author of numerous acclaimed and popular books, including the brand new detective novel Karma Doll. He’s also a television creator, having come up with the series Bored to Death, wherein Jason Schwarzman played a detective named Jonathan Ames. When he’s not writing, Jonathan, the real Jonathan, not the character, enjoys a comfo…
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Biz Lawerence is Emotionally Forward with Her Kids
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This week on Parenting Is a Joke, Ophira Eisenberg welcomes podcast pioneer Biz Ellis from the wildly popular One Bad Mother show! Biz shares her strategies for raising emotionally forward kids, from letting them slam doors to giving them ice to smash against walls. Meanwhile, Ophira reflects on her own parenting moments, like offering her son the …
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Kurt and Scotty talk about Tokyo’s Crush Christmas March getting cancelled, plates of peeled bananas left on a residential street, missing dog rings doorbell to let owner know it’s home and thieves return stolen rug to Madonna Inn! Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4a61tMk Learn mo…
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Too Jewish - 1/12/25 - Yerachmiel Stern LCSW
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Yerachmiel Stern LCSW, Executive Director of Pesach Tikvah mental health clinics for ultra-Orthodox JewsBy Too Jewish with Rabbi Sam Cohon and Friends
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Breaking Down Skibidi Toilets with Wendy & Lizzie Molyneaux
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In this snack-sized episode, Ophira Eisenberg sits down with comedy writers Wendy and Lizzie Molyneux, the creative forces behind Bob’s Burgers and The Great North. The sisters open up about the controlled chaos of parenting large families while balancing successful careers in animation. Wendy, a mom of four, and Lizzie, a mom of three, discuss hou…
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Jon Gabrus Has Thoughts on Tomorrow’s Breakfast Sandwiches
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You might know comedian and actor Jon Gabrus from shows like Guy Code, What We Do in the Shadows, or Drunk History or from podcasts like Action Boyz or The Gino Lombardo Show. Perhaps you know him from meals like breakfast, where he has very particular thoughts on breakfast sandwiches. He’ll teach you how to order a proper New York bodega breakfast…
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Wendy & Lizzie Molyneux Flip Bob’s Burgers and Trad Gender Roles
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This week, host Ophira Eisenberg is joined by Wendy and Lizzie Molyneux, the brilliant sister duo behind Bob’s Burgers and The Great North. The pair share their hilarious and heartfelt parenting journeys—Wendy as a mother of four and Lizzie with three kids spanning toddler to teen. They reflect on the joys and challenges of raising kids in Los Ange…
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Kurt and Scotty talk about a retired couple trying to visit every pub in Australia, the world’s strongest coffee and Miller High Life’s new perfume! Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4a61tMk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Ari Axelrod, on his new album "A Place for Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway"By Too Jewish with Rabbi Sam Cohon and Friends
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Astrologer Ophira Edut Gives Cosmic Guidance for 2025
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Ophira Eisenberg kicks off the new year with returning guest Ophira Edut, one-half of the AstroTwins and a seasoned astrologer. Together, they reveal the cosmic trends shaping 2025 and what they mean for parents. From Capricorn’s 16-year Pluto transformation to the emerging influence of Aquarius, they explore how planetary shifts mirror societal ch…
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100th Episode: All-Star Guests Who Exceled at Understanding the Assignment
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Amy Tan, Alan Tudyk, Stephen Tobolowsky, Marsha Warfield, Open Mike Eagle, Janie Haddad and Paul F. Tompkins, and more are ready to knock you out. To sleep, that is. It’s very counterintuitive, appearing on Sleeping with Celebrities. Most shows ask the guest to be energetic, effervescent, and fascinating. We want none of that. We want detailed disc…
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Jen Brister Tackles Twin Tantrums, One Shoe at a Time
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Parenting and comedy collide in this hilarious and heartfelt episode featuring UK comic Jen Brister. Known for her hit specials Waves and The Optimist and her book The Other Mother, Jen opens up about navigating life as a mom of twin boys while juggling a demanding comedy career. From her "put your shoes on" parenting anthem to the unique challenge…
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Kurt and Scotty talk about vodka powered robots, how Will Smith let out a fart so bad on Men in Black the set had to be evacuated for 3 hours, and Pizza Hut in China releases pizza topped with whole frog! Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4a61tMk Learn more about your ad choices. V…
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Too Jewish - 12/29/24 - Chancellor Arnold Eisen
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Chancellor Arnold Eisen, author of the new book "Seeking the Hidden God"By Too Jewish with Rabbi Sam Cohon and Friends
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Holiday Horror Stories: From Puke to Pink Eye and Beyond
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In this special holiday snack-sized episode of Parenting is a Joke, Ophira Eisenberg shares listener-submitted stories of holiday mishaps and parenting disasters. From festive puke-filled car rides to Lego-set mix-ups, a ravioli catastrophe that spanned three floors and the perils of trying to be a supermom post-C-section, these tales will make you…
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Having a Lovely Time at Family Style Restaurants with Blaine Capatch
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Blaine Capatch is your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian, a top comedic mind known for his sharp writing and expert delivery. And as much as those comics are fans of his, he, Blaine, is a fan of family style restaurants. Oh man, he just loves them. Your IHOPs, your Cracker Barrels, and especially your Waffle Houses. He talks us through some of …
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Margaret and Amy Laugh In The Face of Parenting
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On this week’s episode of Parenting is a Joke, host Ophira Eisenberg revisits a festive favorite featuring Margaret Ables and Amy Wilson, the comedic duo behind the hit podcast What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood. With six kids between them and years of experience making people laugh, Margaret and Amy open up about the chaos of rais…
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Kurt and Scotty talk about a man arrested for over 1000 home intrusions says it’s his hobby, man proposes to girlfriend with a piece of cheese next to a dumpster, the most mysterious song on the internet identified after 17 years and doctors warn to not sit on the toilet for more than 10 minutes! Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor …
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Lisa Katz, Combat Antisemitism Movement Mayor’s ConferenceBy Too Jewish with Rabbi Sam Cohon and Friends
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I Pushed the Elf Off of The Shelf: Listener Holiday Advice
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In this lively, holiday-themed snack-sized episode of Parenting is a Joke, host Ophira Eisenberg welcomes comedian and holiday advice-gatherer Emily Winter for a laugh-packed chat on surviving the festive season. From the chaos of cross-country travel to the psychological warfare of managing "Elf on the Shelf," this episode is full of relatable hum…
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Bonusode: More Would You Rathers and Advice #21
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Kurt and Scotty answer listener advice and play some Would You Rathers! Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4a61tMk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Exactly Right Media – the original true crime comedy network
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Comedian Jenny Yang’s Kitchen Is Full of Mechanical Contraptions
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Jenny Yang has a headlining spot in comedy clubs everywhere, a master’s degree in urban planning, and a penchant for piling her kitchen countertops high with a variety of devices and appliances. Egg cookers? She’ll tell you about that. Grapefruit spoons? Jenny has thoughts. Microplanes? Oh yeah, that’s covered. Hear about a million kitchen doohicke…
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In this episode of Parenting as a Joke, Ophira Eisenberg welcomes Mike Pesca: journalist, host of podcasts The Gist and Funny You Should Mention, and father of two teenage boys. Mike demonstrates his hard-hitting journalism prowess in the episode, as he discusses sugar-fueled parenting, why Ophira almost choked on a grape, and letting your kid give…
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Kurt and Scotty talk about orcas wearing dead salmon hats again, Navy officer demoted after sneaking satellite on warship to get internet, Swedish man survives in snowed in car for two months and US pastor uses his MMA skills to save church from break in! Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https:/…
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Too Jewish - 12/15/24 - Rabbi Michael Zedek
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Rabbi Michael Zedek, author of the new book "Taking Miracles Seriously"By Too Jewish with Rabbi Sam Cohon and Friends
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Hallmark Movies & Holiday Chaos with Megan Gailey
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We’re back with a Parenting's a Joke festive, snack-sized bonus episode with comedian Megan Gailey! Megan, host of the Sports Bitches podcast, shares her hilarious take on parenting, from navigating her toddler’s obsession with sports figures to her ultimate dream holiday scenario straight out of a Hallmark movie, and yes, It involves Christmas swe…
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Ophira Eisenberg Has Strong Opinions on Poutine and About All of Canada, Really
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Beloved comedian, writer, and podcaster Ophira Eisenberg has lived in many places, several of which were part of provinces. That’s because she’s from Canada, which is a little like America but with more healthcare, hockey, and moose. Ophira illuminates us on the correct pronunciations of many major Canadian cities and provides valuable insight into…
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Megan Gailey Scores a Parenting Hat Trick
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In this episode of Parenting is a Joke, Ophira Eisenberg sits down with comedian Megan Gailey to explore the realities of parenting in the male-dominated world of comedy, how women in comedy can’t escape scrutiny regarding their appearance and weight, and how it feels to deliver jokes while pregnant and also as a new mom. Megan opens up about how t…
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The Juice from Pork Shoes Tastes the Sweetest
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Kurt and Scotty talk about an inventor who creates tear gun to shoot tears back at person who hurt her, pub sued after patron taped pork chops to their feet, robot tells AI coworkers to quit their jobs and come home and farmers rally to save world’s loneliest sheep! Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this li…
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Sharon Cameron, author of the new Young Adult novel about saving Jews, "Artifice"By Too Jewish with Rabbi Sam Cohon and Friends
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Parenting's a Joke brings you an entertaining snack-sized bonus episode featuring Ryan Britt! Ryan, a writer and editor specializing in parenting media, spills the tea on kids’ shows like Bluey (spoiler: he’s not a fan) and his surprising love for My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. From breaking down what makes My Little Pony unexpectedly deep to…
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Comedian Billy Wayne Davis is Fine Squatting While Objects Get Thrown at Him
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Before taking the stage as a very popular and acclaimed standup comic, Billy Wayne Davis was a squatting catcher. Billy Wayne played at a high level behind the plate in college baseball and can still describe the intricacies behind helping pitchers get to a calm and relaxed place. Perhaps you will find his voice does the same to you. Plus you have …
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In this episode, Ophira Eisenberg sits down with author, cultural critic, and father Ryan Britt for a fascinating conversation that blends geek culture, parenting, and life transitions. They reflect on their early days performing live at Moth storytelling shows in NYC and explore Ryan's journey as a writer of celebrated nonfiction books like Luke S…
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Extreme Chores Switcheroo! with Ophira Eisenberg
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Ophira Eisenberg is back on Bananas! She talks with Kurt and Scotty about the sport of extreme ironing, a man wonders if he’s the asshole for spraying a teenage boy with hose after he keeps walking on his lawn and a bridesmaid surprised to find out the bride had last minute change of groom on her wedding day! Support this podcast by shopping our la…
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