

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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Jan 30, 2024 • 40min
Seth Herzog Needs A Babysitter Tomorrow Night!
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.To sponsor this show contact: sales@adalystmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 23, 2024 • 39min
Liz Glazer: A Very Particular Experience
Ophira talks with comedian Liz Glazer about her 6-month-old, being married to a rabbi, and how funny things still happen in our darkest moments.To sponsor this show contact: sales@adalystmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 16, 2024 • 49min
Tom Papa Makes Bread
Ophira chats with the very funny comedian Tom Papa about his newfound empty nest, how he liked sourdough bread making before it was trendy, and why his daughter gifted him a gnome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 9, 2024 • 39min
Sara Dean: Mother Superior
We're back with a NEW episode for a NEW year! Ophira chats with Sara Dean, host of The Shameless Mom Academy, about being the daughter of a nun and how she manages the minefield of meal planning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 2, 2024 • 38min
Pete Dominick is Making Plans
Happy New Year! We’re serving up a favorite episode with comedian Pete Dominick, and a BONUS CHAT with Pete as he reflects on the past year. We wish all of you a healthy 2024 even though we know that's not realistic, especially when you're a parent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 26, 2023 • 16min
For Kids By Kids
Our first kid-friendly episode is a holiday present to you, dear parent-listeners. Ophira talks to the kids, finds out what they want to hear, and we deliver. Merry merry! We hope this short episode gives you a laugh during the chaos of the holiday season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 19, 2023 • 44min
Gina Brillon: Wants a Nap
Ophira talks to comedian Gina Brillon about Christmas, loving gift cards, and the hardest thing: being patient with your kid. Plus a special holiday song from Adira Amram!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 12, 2023 • 48min
Desi Lydic: Killer Dads
Ophira talks to the very funny actress Desi Lydic about Fox News, her son's basketball gear obsession, and how she considers herself an awesome dad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 5, 2023 • 49min
Emily Oster: Snail Sex
Ophira welcomes back parenting data expert Dr. Emily Oster and they talk about her kids' pet snails, how sleep should reign supreme, and why we must embrace potty talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 28, 2023 • 41min
Jordan Carlos: Scabs are good
Ophira chats with the very funny writer/actor/comedian Jordan Carlos about his fear of kids with clean knees, what children's books should be banned, and tips on how to rescue a cell phone from a murky pond.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


