The Longest Shortest Time
Hillary Frank | Realm
Stories about the surprises and absurdities of raising other humans—and being raised by them. But you don’t need to be a parent to listen. Created and hosted by Hillary Frank.The Longest Shortest Time is back after a 5-year hiatus! New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Join LST+ for community, ad-free listening, and access to You Know What, our premium show featuring college students speaking candidly about sex, dating, and relationships.If you’re new to the show or want to get reacquainted, check out some of our classic episodes:• #27 Rewriting Your Birth Story• #88 W. Kamau Bell Asks His Mom About Sex• The Accidental Gay Parents Series (#60, #62, #80, #81, #125, #211)• #79 Terry Gross on Not Having Kids• It's a Real Mother: A Series About Workplace Discrimination (#141, #142, #143, #145)
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Nov 3, 2021 • 32min
Introducing Here Lies Me
It's been 2 years since LST ended and now Hillary has a new show! Here Lies Me is dramedy about middle school for teen and adult fans of PEN15 and Big Mouth. Listen to an excerpt (plus a special message from Hillary) right here!…Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe!Follow us on InstagramWebsite: https://longestshortesttime.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 18, 2019 • 45min
Parents Sometimes Understand
Let's just say this one's inspired by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince.*Note: there is some cursing in this episode — and some talk about the tooth fairy — so you might not want to listen with your kids.*This is the last episode of The Longest Shortest Time! But it isn't really goodbye. Hillary is cooking up something new, probably a project about middle school.UPDATE: The Longest Shortest Time is returning with new episodes on January 22, 2025!…Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe!Follow us on InstagramWebsite: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 11, 2019 • 46min
Ina May's Guide, Completely Revised and Updated
The mother of modern midwifery returns to tell you (yes, YOU) that if you didn’t have a “natural birth,” you are not a failure.Heads up, this episode contains discussion of childbirth injuries and traumatic birth. ...Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe!Follow us on InstagramWebsite: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 4, 2019 • 43min
Busy Philipps Works the Postpartum Hollywood System
Busy Philipps has been working in Hollywood since she was 19 years old. She's always played by the rules when she's had to, but after she had kids, she started making her own rules—at work and at home.This episode contains graphic language and is not suitable for children.…Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe!Follow us on InstagramWebsite: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 27, 2019 • 47min
We Made You A Mix Tape
A baby picked up by the police, the joy and terror of kale, and talking birth control in front of your dad. Three little treasures that we’ve been dying to share with you!This episode contains some uncensored curse words.…Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe!Follow us on InstagramWebsite: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 20, 2019 • 40min
John Hodgman On Being A Villain Without Really Trying
John Hodgman has made a career out of playing elitist villains on TV. He later realized he's been a villain in real life, too — including, sometimes, to his own children.This episode contains graphic language is not suitable for children.…Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe!Follow us on InstagramWebsite: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 13, 2019 • 34min
The, Like, Show. Wavy Edition
Our teen panel is back with more parenting advice! Wanna know when to give your kid a smartphone? Why mumble rap is cool? How to maintain a strong relationship with your child? Molly, Mason, and Quincy have the answers.…Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe!Follow us on InstagramWebsite: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 6, 2019 • 43min
It’s A Real Mother, Part 5: Now What?
Author Brigid Schulte fills us in on the current state of working mom discrimination in the United States. And one brave listener shares a story that might just inspire you to fight for changes at your job.…Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe!Follow us on InstagramWebsite: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 30, 2019 • 36min
How Raina Telgemeier Got Guts
Bees, needles, vomit, and atomic bombs—cartoonist Raina Telgemeier was afraid of them ALL. Hear how she learned to manage her fears, and how she became a hero to children around the globe.…Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe!Follow us on InstagramWebsite: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 23, 2019 • 40min
The Accidental Gay Parents 6
LST faves Trystan and Biff are back! We catch up with them about about parenthood, postpartum bodies, and if there are any more kids in their future.To join the conversation, go to longestshortesttime.com! Sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on Instagram.This episode is brought to you by Bayer Crop Science, Teen Counseling, ThirdLove, Rothy’s, and Bona Floor Cleaners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
