

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 21, 2023 • 39min
Lenny Marcus: Loves the W-2
Comedian Lenny Marcus talks about his days in Corporate America, co-hosting The fckry with Leslie Jones and how he regrets not buying a spacesuit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 14, 2023 • 34min
Baron Vaughn: Truth Troll
Comedian and actor Baron Vaughn talks to Ophira about moving from LA to Atlanta, meeting his biological father for the first time, and his oldest son's love of untalented YouTubers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 7, 2023 • 38min
Jordan Klepper: Top Bunk
Comedian and Daily Show correspondent Jordan Klepper talks about bunk beds, getting his kid to wear a winter coat and how his man-on-street interrogation style is a complete fail with his toddler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 28, 2023 • 17min
Explaining Comedy to a Child
Ophira answers a listener's question about teaching kids the difference between funny and annoying. A few funny parents share their experiences, plus you'll hear some annoying things from kids but not too annoying because NO ONE WOULD WANT TO LISTEN TO THAT!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 21, 2023 • 40min
Rachael Price: What She Expects While Expecting
Musician Rachael Price talks about touring with Lake Street Dive in her third trimester, how her bandmates refer to the upcoming break as "their maternity leave" and if it’s okay to wash cloth diapers in a shared laundry room.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 14, 2023 • 41min
Jackie Johnson: Placenta Witch
Happy Valentine's Day! Comedian and podcast host Jackie Johnson talks about her decision to end her long-running podcast, how many Sofie the Giraffes one needs, and eating placentas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 7, 2023 • 41min
Kurt Braunohler Hates Blippi
Comedian Kurt Braunohler talks to Ophira about why Blippi is a piece of shit, Keanu Reeves' favorite sandwich, and how he found out his wife was pregnant the day after his mother's funeral.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 31, 2023 • 37min
Jena Friedman: Little Ricky
Comedian and writer Jena Friedman talks with Ophira about her sleep training fears, how America hates moms and why being pregnant on stage is fun.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 24, 2023 • 43min
Judy Gold: Changing the Dialogue
Comedian Judy Gold talks with Ophira about what not to ask a gay mom, raising sons in NYC, and how she helped update the NY state parent/guardian forms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 17, 2023 • 37min
Samantha Bee: Don't Read The Comments
Ophira and Samantha Bee talk about breast pumping in a van full of 21-year-olds, the surprise of a 3rd child, and why she would never take parenting advice from someone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


