So Your Parents Are Old
Campside Media
Journalist Vanessa Grigoriadis talks to friends, experts, and celebrities about the chaos of dealing with aging parents. From Medicaid nightmares to emotional meltdowns in storage units, it’s a brutally honest, often hilarious look at one of life’s most disorienting stages. Come for the catharsis, stay for the gallows humor and unfiltered conversations. If you’re currently the parent to your parents, this is your group chat in podcast form.
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Oct 28, 2025 • 40min
Nobody Should Live This Long with Lewis Black
Lewis Black, a veteran stand-up comedian and author, shares candid reflections on caring for his parents who lived into their 100s. He discusses the challenges of aging, family dynamics, and humorous moments during their care. The conversation touches on planning for one's own longevity, the role of caregivers, and the importance of maintaining friendships. Black humorously debates Social Security with his mother and introduces his new puppy, highlighting how small joys can brighten even the toughest times.
Oct 21, 2025 • 47min
Self-Care While Letting Go with Leeza Gibbons
Leeza Gibbons, the Emmy-winning television host and health advocate, joins the show to talk about her parents. She shares heartfelt stories about their influence, resilience, and love, and reflects on how their lessons continue to guide her both personally and professionally. Check out her work at Leeza's Care Connection.
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Oct 21, 2025 • 49min
Finding Strange Pockets of Time with Jo Piazza
Bestselling author and podcaster Jo Piazza shares her juggling act of managing three young kids while moving her mother to Center City Philly. She reveals the emotional and financial toll of widowhood and tight deadlines during her book tour. Jo discusses the realities of multigenerational caregiving, innovative childcare solutions, and how she finds fleeting moments to be productive. With practical tips on boundaries and time management, she highlights the joys and challenges of intergenerational relationships that bring families closer.
Aug 14, 2025 • 2min
Introducing So Your Parents Are Old
Have you ever filled several dumpsters with your dead mom’s junk? Found yourself googling how irrevocable trusts work? Or... had to reconstruct your mafioso dad’s identity after he went on the lam - just to get him on Medicaid? Well, So Your Parents Are Old - and this is the show for you. Hosted by longtime journalist Vanessa Grigoriadis, who’s in the thick of it herself, the show dives into everything from estate drama to emotional whiplash, offering real talk and practical advice on dealing with aging parents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
