

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 10, 2023 • 30min
Adira Amram: Jazz Farm
Comedian and musician Adira Amram and Ophira talk about pediatric dentistry, morning sickness in Italy, and milking cows on jazz musician hours…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 3, 2023 • 35min
Pete Dominick: Everything’s Amazing
Ophira chats with Pete Dominick about having two teenage daughters, New Year's Resolutions and avoiding parenting debates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 27, 2022 • 20min
Happy Holidays: Poop!
Ophira answers a listener's question about potty training in our mini-episode about poop. A few funny parent-friends also share tales from the toilet; a perfect listen for your holiday season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 20, 2022 • 37min
Two Jews + A Muslim Christmas Spectacular
Comedians Negin Farsad and Jon Fisch join Ophira for a live show at iHeart headquarters to celebrate the holidays!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 13, 2022 • 39min
Bobcat Goldthwait: Apple Sock
Bobcat Goldthwait and Ophira talk about his days opening for Nirvana, bringing his daughter on the road, and lighting dynamite in their backyard. We also learn he almost toured as a duo with David Bowie...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 6, 2022 • 41min
Rachel Bloom: Hand-Foot-Mouth
Rachel Bloom and Ophira talk about her TV show Reboot, kids names, and the grossest childhood virus: Hand-foot-mouth. Professor Emily Oster also drops in and confirms we did NOT break our kid the day we let him watch 19 Paw Patrol episodes in a row.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 29, 2022 • 38min
Chuck Bryant: Gold Maid
Chuck Bryant and Ophira talk about adoption, letting their kids watch the Godfather, and being "older" parents. Emily Oster also pops in for a quick chat about working parents and stuffing eggs into socks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 22, 2022 • 35min
Mary Lynn Rajskub: Creative Problems
Mary Lynn Rajskub and Ophira talk about the TV show 24, dating, and what it’s like to parent a teenage boy. Mary Lynn also shares the secret recipe of Denny’s ranch dressing and unrelated, why her son has never been to one of her comedy shows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 15, 2022 • 38min
Chris Gethard: Not Cool
Chris Gethard and Ophira talk about germs, septic tanks, and what it means to be cool when you're a parent. Dr. Emily Oster also joins for a quick chat about sleep training and cheap pinot noir.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 8, 2022 • 34min
Eugene Mirman: Good Grief
Eugene Mirman and Ophira discuss grief and how kids can help navigate hard conversations thanks to their curiosity and short attention spans. They also talk about Eugene's 2.1 high school GPA and his not-so-anonymous experience at the sperm bank.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


