Comedy of the Week Your Mum
Jun 30, 2025
Guests Russell Kane, a vibrant stand-up comedian known for his sharp wit, and Janine Harouni, a Staten Island-born comic and new mother, share hilarious and poignant anecdotes about their moms. Janine reveals the chaos of being swapped at birth and her brother’s bizarre Arizona bunker. Russell offers a comedic take on childbirth and the trials of toddler food. Their candid discussions about family dynamics and maternal influence provide a nostalgic yet humorous exploration of motherhood's complexities.
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Feminine Guile in Marriage
- Janine's mother used feminine guile to change the house decor against her husband's wishes.
- She painted a yellow accent wall and convinced neighbors to praise it, winning her husband's approval.
Swapped at Birth Story
- Janine was swapped at birth with another baby of the opposite sex due to a hospital mix-up.
- Her mother initially didn't notice until Janine pointed out the obvious anatomical difference.
Parents on The Wheels Bus Song
- In "The Wheels on the Bus," mommies are depicted as strict, while daddies are often clueless and uninvolved.
- Janine shared this observation humorously at her gig, highlighting parenting role differences.