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Parenting is a Joke

Ophira Eisenberg
Parenting
Comedy
Parenthood
Motherhood
Mental Health
Parenting Challenges
Child Development
Stand-Up Comedy
Family Dynamics
IVF
Education
Breastfeeding
Social Media
Pregnancy
Parenting Styles
Teenagers
New York City
Family
Los Angeles
Christmas

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 to... more

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Jenny Hagel joins Ophira Eisenberg to talk about parenting through big feelings, awkward questions, creative careers, and the strange emotional math of raising boys while working in comedy. Jenny shares how her now-12-year-old son transformed from a ... more

When comedian and writer Megan Gailey joins Parenting Is a Joke, she and Ophira compare notes on raising kids while working as touring stand-ups, including the strange reality that dad comics are always available for podcasts while moms are constantl... more

In this episode of Parenting Is a Joke, Ophira Eisenberg talks with Christine Walters—comedian, former TV development executive, and creator of Three Day Champion—about building a creative life that moves between producing, performing, and parenting ... more

In this episode of Parenting Is a Joke, Ophira Eisenberg opens with a very real parenting milestone—her 10-year-old son requesting “the talk”, leading to a blunt, anatomy-first explanation that immediately kills the mystique of sex. That mix of paren... more

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Recent Guests

Megan Gailey
Stand-up comedian, writer, and actor
Sports Bitches (podcast)
Episode: Megan Gailey Adds Another Member to the Team
Christine Walters
Hosting Creator of Three Day Champion
Three Day Champion
Episode: Telling Great Stories with Christine Walters
Corey Ryan Forrester
Comedian and podcaster
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Episode: Taking Care of Mama with Corey Ryan Forrester
Laurie Kilmartin
Longtime comedian, writer for Conan, co-host of The Jackie and Laurie Show
Laurie Kilmartin (individual)
Episode: Laurie Kilmartin Parents From the Green Room
Johanna Gohmann
Comedy writer and author of All Toddlers Are Scorpios, An Astrological Guide to Your Adorable Tiny Terror
Author, The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, McSweeney's
Episode: Johanna Gohmann Declares All Toddlers Are Scorpios
Gideon Evans
Writer/Producer; co-host of Bad Elizabeth; known for work on The Daily Show and Michael Moore collaborations
Bad Elizabeth (podcast)
Episode: Gideon Evans Confronts Mickey Mouse
Annabelle Gurwitch
Author and actor
Author of The End of My Life is Killing Me
Episode: Durable Gladness with Annabelle Gurwitch
Jon Fisch
A nationally touring standup comedian with two kids
Episode: Jon Fisch Has Enough Stuffies
Phuc Tran
Author, tattoo artist, teacher, and father.
Tattoo artist and author of children's books
Episode: Phuc Tran Trades Punk Rock for Parenting Teen Daughters

Host

Ophira Eisenberg
Host of the show

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 325 ratings
  • Substantive and funny

    Ophira is an excellent interview, smooth, professional, and funny. The show is always delightful with a diverse arty of interesting guests. Definitely recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NotShakespeare
    United States3 months ago
  • Love it!

    It is so wonderful to listen to a parenting podcast that is funny, relatable, and completely honest. It’s great!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JollyGolightly12
    United States7 months ago
  • Fun

    This is one of my favorite podcasts. It’s fun and usually light conversations with hilarious parents. I love the honesty.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bebster91
    United States10 months ago
  • Love this show

    Really enjoy Ophira’s comedic and heartfelt perspective on life!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hopskippy
    United Statesa year ago
  • The truth about parenting, with a laugh

    This show is honest, raw, and provides much-needed comedic relief.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Calen Ann
    United Statesa year ago

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Guests are described as a good mix of seasoned and rising comedians, with strong anecdotes about family life.

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Megan Gailey Adds Another Member to the Team
Q: Were you at all worried about how your career would be affected as once you became a mom?
Gailey acknowledges ongoing concern about career impact, citing societal expectations and the extra challenges of balancing family with touring, while emphasizing the need to keep doing what she loves.
Christine Walters is an Everyday Champion Mom
Q: How did your experience with improv at UCB shape your approach to creating Three Day Champion?
Walters explains that starting with improv taught the value of storytelling and audience engagement, and using that experience to design a live storytelling competition that feels intimate and competitive.
Christine Walters is an Everyday Champion Mom
Q: Why isn't parenting-focused content more prevalent on mainstream TV, according to you?
There was a sense of shade toward parenting comedy at the time, but Walters argues that the demographic is large and deserving, suggesting broader demand and more authentic portrayals would help the genre grow.
Telling Great Stories with Christine Walters
Q: What are the three anecdotes you aim to tell on the show?
Christine explains she planned three personal anecdotes during development, tested them with non-professionals, and realized the format could work with both comedians and non-comedians, highlighting the universality of storytelling.
Telling Great Stories with Christine Walters
Q: What is Three Day Champion about?
It's a comedic storytelling show wrapped inside a game show where guests tell three stories, judged by a celebrity panel, with silly prizes that create a playful, competitive arc.

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What is Parenting is a Joke about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on candid, humorous conversations with comedians about career pivots and the realities of parenting. Episodes thread together stories about balancing performance schedules with family life, navigating parenting challenges with honesty and humor, and exploring non-traditional paths to parenthood. A recurring strength is the lively mix of authentic personal anecdotes, pop culture references, and relatable chaos of daily family life, often sprinkled with light sponsorship chatter. The host's warm interview style tends to draw out entertaining, thoughtful takes from guests who juggle ambitious careers with parenting, making it a solid pick for listeners who want funny, human, and sometimes reflective conversations about modern... more

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Recent guests on Parenting is a Joke include:

1. Megan Gailey
2. Christine Walters
3. Corey Ryan Forrester
4. Laurie Kilmartin
5. Johanna Gohmann
6. Gideon Evans
7. Annabelle Gurwitch
8. Jon Fisch

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