
Don’t Listen to Us is an advice show for advice-skeptics and wisdom-lovers, hosted by Mandy Patinkin, Kathryn Grody, and their son Gideon. Legendary actor Mandy (The Princess Bride, Homeland, Criminal Minds) is the consummate entertainer who shoots from the hip, stage actress Kathryn is the thoughtful connector who sees all the nuance, and Gideon is the brave soul keeping them on track (or at leas... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 45 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

A listener asks about addiction and self-forgiveness. A family friend drops by for a moving discussion about sobriety, relapse, and learning to move forward. Plus, Kathryn judges Gideon’s beard rather harshly, and a story about a first kiss that chan... more
Roaches. Drug heists. Burglaries. Sandwiches. Welcome to New York. In this anything-goes episode, we pause your questions and dive into our unbelievable and sometimes oddly hilarious stories about life in NYC, including when we were young, struggling... more
What can a 93-year-old teach us about life, creativity, and happiness?
Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody sit down with a 93-year-old artist to talk about aging, staying creative, and finding joy at every stage of life.
They also answer a listener qu... more
This episode originally aired on October 22, 2025.
How to feel young when the body gets old, why joy is resistance, and a call from Brit about blowing up her professional life. Also, Gideon shocks Mandy and Kathryn with a family secret.
Have a q... more
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After finally watching Homeland over the past couple months, where I’d grown very fond of Saul Berenson and didn’t want to let him go, I discovered this podcast, and it’s another Lemonada balm for my soul (Wiser, anyone?). I know Mandy isn’t Saul, but also know that Saul would not have been Saul without Mandy. Turns out I was right! Now I get to continue hearing (but not listening to) Mandy and got to discover his wife and one of his children who are each fabulous in their own right. This family... more
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I could listen to them all day!! Keep it up.
I love Don’t Listen To Us! It feels like I’m back in ny with my family in the best way.
I could say so much more but I’ll address the ads, which I understand irritate some people, sometimes me too. They don’t bother me here though because I get drawn in listening to Mandy, Kathryn or Gideon. Bonus! Just don’t ask me what they’re about. ooxx
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This show centers on warm, humorous, and candid conversations from a multi-generational family with decades of combined life and career experience. Episodes blend personal storytelling, practical wisdom, and listener questions across themes like aging, creativity, parenting, relationships, grief, and resilience. A standout element is the hosts' willingness to disagree and challenge conventional advice, while staying rooted in empathy and authenticity. Guests range from artists and chefs to researchers and activists, usually bringing lived experience that amplifies heartfelt, real-world guidance. The format often mixes practical life tips with playful bits, bite-sized anecdotes, and moments that feel like a conversational hug from people you... more
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