Episodes
On this week's bonus episode Ophira chats with the hilarious Jake Johanssen about dropping his 19-year-old daughter off at college in Dublin, Ireland and his love of the Flowbee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/02/24
Published 05/02/24
Ophira chats with comedian and actor Andy Richter about the perks of living with your 20-something year-old son and why under NO circumstances will he ever negotiate with toddlers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 04/30/24
Spring is hopping and this week marks the last of our team's school vacations so we are bringing back a favorite interview while we catch up. Ophira chats with the hilarious comedian and actress Kristen Schaal about how parenting is so many wonderful things, but it is NOT funny! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 04/23/24
This week we have a special bonus conversation with Matthew Buccelli, author of the newsletter ParentSounds. Ophira chats with Matthew about parental leave in Germany and his career as a kindergarten DJ.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 04/18/24
Ophira talks to CNN's climate correspondent Bill Weir about how to talk to our kids about the state of our planet, how there's hope for us and his new baby, and his short stint as a standup comedian. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 04/16/24
Happy Spring Break, which is a different week of no school for every parent on our team! So...we're bringing a favorite episode with the wry and hilarious comedian and mom to twins, Tig Notaro. And don't miss her new comedy special, "Hello Again."   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 04/09/24
Ophira plays the game, "Real of Fake Kids' TV Shows" with Daily Show Correspondent, Jordan Klepper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 04/06/24
The Pop Culture Moms ask Ophira for advice on how to teach their kids to be funny. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 04/04/24
Ophira chats to Andie Mitchell and Sabrina Kohlberg about their new podcast Pop Culture Moms. They also talk about woodworking, how commuting while nursing is logistical hell, and why Bluey's mom is a mom-icon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 04/02/24
Start your day with The Bright Side, a new daily podcast from Hello Sunshine. Co-hosted by journalist, TV host, and podcaster, Danielle Robay and Emmy-nominated journalist, host, and producer, Simone Boyce, The Bright Side brings your daily dose of culture and inspiration – with the latest trends, celebrity interviews, and real conversations with women doing amazing things while navigating life’s transitions, big and small. The Bright Side is a talk show created to inspire, educate, and...
Published 03/30/24
A bonus rapid fire Q & A this week with comedian Matt Goldich!  Ophira chats with Matt about what he'd do if he had a night off from performing AND parenting, and he shares his best parenting tips. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 03/28/24
This week Ophira talks to comedian Giulia Rozzi about her kid growing up in a two-comedian-household, why she doesn't have much b*****b material in her stand-up these days, and the negotiation power of Bubble Guppies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 03/26/24
In this bonus episode, Julia Scotti shares more about New Jersey food, which US state she wouldn't want to perform in, and the best birthday present she ever got from her son. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 03/21/24
Ophira talks with the very funny comedian Julia Scotti about starring in Susan Sandler's documentary, "Funny That Way," being a transgender woman, and the power of a good teacher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 03/19/24
Ophira sits down with her son Lucas to discuss his desire for a video game player.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 03/14/24
Ophira chats and somehow becomes best friends with the hilarious UK comedian Jen Brister - they laugh and laugh about sexism, meager requests in green rooms and how their family FaceTimes never involve actual conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 03/12/24
Our overqualified intern-dad Jeffrey Kaufman gives us the scoop on safe sleeping. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 03/07/24
 Ophira chats with comedian Mike Feeney and IVF and grape cough syrup. Trigger warning: Mike makes reductionist statements about pink eye. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 03/05/24
Ophira answers a burning question from parents everywhere: How does Ryder from Paw Patrol fund his operation? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 02/29/24
Ophira talks with Caitlin Murray of Big Time Adulting about the full range of parenting challenges - from childhood leukemia and tragic accidents to being woken up early for no reason other than to be asked what animal has the largest tongue. It is the blue whale FYI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 02/27/24
Happy February Vacation to those who celebrate it and/or dread it. We're bringing back a favorite episode with hilarious comedian Zarna Garg, and it includes a BONUS CHAT with Zarna while she has a break from opening on the road for Amy Poehler and Tina Fey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 02/20/24
Happy Valentine's Week! You'll love this episode with Ophira and the very funny comedian Adam Cayton Holland. They chat about OCD, how parents become wallpaper, and why he loves his kids’ swim class. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 02/13/24
Ophira chats with fellow Canadian and comedian Shaun Majumder about moving from Newfoundland to LA, and how a drug-fueled night in Costa Rica made him realize he wanted kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 02/06/24
Ophira talks to comedian Seth Herzog about his twin 4-year-old daughters, dancing onstage, and the logistical roller coaster of parents who both work at night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 01/30/24