

Parenting is a Joke
Ophira Eisenberg
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 horrors of our own childhoods. We celebrate the absurdity of shuffling a career with raising a kid, and highlight less traditional parenthood journeys, all while relishing in the fact that no one knows what they're doing, but we're all trying! Sometimes even our best. New episodes every Tuesday. New Season October 1st.
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Mar 19, 2024 • 39min
Julia Scotti: Better Late than Never
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.To sponsor this show contact: sales@adalystmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 14, 2024 • 11min
Bonus Episode: Game Over
Ophira sits down with her son Lucas to discuss his desire for a video game player. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 12, 2024 • 40min
Jen Brister: Talking Bullocks
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.To sponsor this show contact: sales@adalystmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 7, 2024 • 13min
Bonus Episode: Go the F@#% to Sleep
Our overqualified intern-dad Jeffrey Kaufman gives us the scoop on safe sleeping.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 5, 2024 • 37min
Mike Feeney: IOU a Baby
Ophira chats with comedian Mike Feeney and IVF and grape cough syrup. Trigger warning: Mike makes reductionist statements about pink eye.To sponsor this show contact: sales@adalystmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 29, 2024 • 6min
Bonus Episode: Pawsome!
Ophira answers a burning question from parents everywhere: How does Ryder from Paw Patrol fund his operation?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 27, 2024 • 45min
Caitlin Murray: Big Time Adult
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.To sponsor this show contact: sales@adalystmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 20, 2024 • 44min
Zarna Garg: A Family Affair
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.To sponsor this show contact: sales@adalystmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13, 2024 • 45min
Adam Cayton Holland: Now You’re Wallpaper
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.To sponsor this show contact: sales@adalystmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 6, 2024 • 44min
Shaun Majumder's Ecstasy Revelation
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.To sponsor this show contact: sales@adalystmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


