Episodes
Lord have mercy, what's a girl to believe? Don't look at us. We don't know. Moms and Pops of The Family Skeptical podcast sit down with Biz to discuss parenting without religion, talking to ghosts, being a Star Trek family, and the ins and outs of raising secular kids in spiritual world.
Published 11/08/24
It's November 6th. You are doing a great job.
Published 11/06/24
The horror! THE HORROR! ...of the depiction of women's bodies in media! Biz's big sister, Helen Michelle, joins for the annual OBM Halloween episode! They talk about the "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane treatment", the benefits of breast reduction, and leaning into the power of aging.
Published 11/02/24
Geez, ANOTHER movie about new parenthood, deep isolation, unheard cries for help, and the darkness of postpartum depression? Wait, there aren't any? Well, there is now! Nora Fiffer, writer and director of Another Happy Day, joins Biz to discuss the design flaws of the reproductive cycle, 90 pages of Lauren Lapkus alone at home with a baby, and the breathtaking moment of reciprocal recognition from your child.
Published 10/25/24
Who do you think is crying more at school drop-off? You or your kid? Meri Wallace, author of The Secret World of Children: Understanding Why Your Kids Behave The Way They Do, joins Biz to discuss turtles, the whys and hows of kicking and biting, and communicating with separation anxiety.
Published 10/12/24
Is "fat" a dirty word? Only if we let it be! Mekdela, author of Plus Size: A Memoir of Pop Culture, Fatphobia, and Social Change, sits down with Biz to talk misogynoir, Kate Winslet in Titanic, and turning "fat" into a neutral term.
Published 10/04/24
You know what keeps you young? Having children! Then walking them up Machu Picchu! One Bad Favorite Ophira Eisenberg joins Biz to discuss silent showers, uncomplicated vaginas, and the aging powers of children and a life in comedy.
Published 09/28/24
Sit your butt down on that exam table and refuse to leave, because no one can tell you how YOU feel. Dr. Sharon Malone, OBGYN, Certified Menopause Practitioner, and author of Grown Woman Talk, joins Biz to talk about the woeful lack of study on women's health, incorrect perceptions of medical necessities, and what on earth to do next.
Published 09/21/24
Enjoy this runaway train ride as we derail into a two-part episode with beloved OBM guest Dr. Carla Naumburg! She stops by to talk about her new middle-grade book, How to Stop Freaking Out: The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Cool When Life Feels Chaotic. Plus: an ill-fated trip to Spencer's!
Published 09/14/24
Enjoy this runaway train ride as we derail into a two-part episode with beloved OBM guest Dr. Carla Naumburg! She stops by to talk about her new book, How to Stop Freaking Out: The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Cool When Life Feels Chaotic. Plus: an ill-fated trip to Spencer's!
Published 09/06/24
This week, we're revisiting an old favorite from 2015! We call b******t on the “to do list” when none of the ten thousand things we do as a parent everyday counts as a thing we can cross off. Plus, Biz comes to the realization that any problems her kids have may not actually be her fault, Theresa plays mind games with her kid, a listener fails when she realizes the “cock” her son wants to know about isn’t a rooster, and we talk to Sally Hepworth about her debut novel, The Secrets of Midwives.
Published 08/30/24
Lost and in the dark about your child's disability? Not anymore! Kelley Coleman, author of Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child: Your Guide to the Systems, Services, and Supports, sits down with Biz to talk about educational resources, the beauty of an amazing index, and the major of Trader Joe's.
Published 08/24/24
Gather round the guitar, teens. We're going to jam about the true OBMF: The Lord.
Just kidding. Jordan Morris of Jordan, Jesse, Go returns to the show to talk about his new graphic novel Youth Group, multidenominational demon-slaying, and finding where you fit in.
Published 08/16/24
Losing teeth? Forgetting your lines? Pumping your breaks to no avail? Wake up and figure out what it means! April Angel and Michael Sheridan of the Dream Interpretation Podcast and Aisling Dream Interpretation join Biz to talk top 10 dreams, doing too much, and getting good sleep.
Published 08/10/24
Biz has the COVID, so we're running an old favorite: Camp Mom!
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Biz and Theresa are packing our bags for Camp Mom! Camp mom…an exciting opportunity to save money and spend quality time with your children! It’s as easy as staying up after the kids go to bed and outlining a syllabus of science, art, and movement activities that children of any age and any interest level will totally be into. Don’t forget meals! Be it Mom, Dad, a sitter, a grandparent or the dog next door, the counselor is...
Published 07/26/24
Author Claire Berger joins Biz to talk about starting over at 50, moving across the country to live with her kids, and more!
Published 07/19/24
Look out! The robots are coming! They're here to... adorn your walls and share the joys of creating art with your kids? Artist Craig Snodgrass of the Robot of the Month Club joins Biz to talk Gen X summer adventures, 3D printing at home, and kids bringing back the 80s.
Published 07/13/24
We are releasing from behind the paywall the first episode of Boys! Boys! Boys! with Katy Belle! For the rest of the episodes and more, go to MaximumFun.org/join to support One Bad Mother in its final year!
Published 07/05/24
We see in your future... love... and parental frustration? Danny Tamberelli and Katelyn Detweiler, husband and wife and authors of The First Date Prophecy and The Road Trip Rewind, join Biz to talk Tinder profiles, alternating chapters, and writing while the baby sleeps.
Published 06/29/24
We're getting on this rollercoaster and baby, we're going to be fine (probably)! Comedian Ellie Hino joins Biz to talk about Lady Ghostbusters, the Cuddle Circle of Life, and creating families of weirdos.
Published 06/22/24
How many times can you hear "We haven't seen a case like yours in years!" before you scream? Paulette Kamenecka, host of the podcast War Stories from the Womb: What You Didn't Expect When You Were Expecting, sits down with Biz to talk trainwreck pregnancies, the infertility gauntlet, and dog overlords.
Published 06/07/24
We all deserve a room-entrance jingle as good as "It's the Big Guy..." Comedian Rachel Feinstein (with a cameo appearance by her husband, Peter) joins Biz to talk about knocking down walls, ball places, and the commonalities of marriage to a firefighter and to a comedian.
Published 05/31/24
Roe may be over, but the fight goes on! Moji Alawode-El, co-host of the Feminist Buzzkills Podcast, joins Biz to talk about sipping lemonade on summer days. Wait, no-- Supporting the Abortion Access Front and the ongoing battle for reproductive rights.
Published 05/24/24
Coming in for a bro-hug! No, scratch that. Coming in for a hug-hug! Mark Pagán, host of the Other Men Need Help podcast, joins Biz to talk about the films of Sofia Coppola, sunsetting shows, and the limits of masculinity.
Published 05/17/24