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Parenting is a Joke

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

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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Holly Rizzuto Palker joins host Ophira Eisenberg for a conversation about building a creative career while raising three kids, and why modern parenting can feel like an unpaid administrative job with impossible software. From comparing overflowing in... more

Lizzie and Wendy Molyneux, the sister writing team behind Bob's Burgers and The Great North, join Ophira to compare growing up in a large family with raising seven kids of their own while balancing television writing, showrunning, and creative work. ... more

Best -selling author and podcaster Jo Piazza joins Ophira Eisenberg for a sharp, funny conversation about raising three kids while writing bestselling thrillers, hosting a hit podcast, and investigating the increasingly bizarre world of mom influence... more

In this second conversation between our host Ophira Eisenberg and writer, performer, and donor dad comedian and writer Mike Albo, the focus shifts from how his unconventional family was created to how it has evolved over the last twelve years. Albo r... more

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Holly Rizzuto-Palker
Comedian, writer, editor, creator of MomCom Stand Up
MomCom Stand Up / MomComs
Episode: Holly Rizzuto-Palker Went for Gymboree to Comedy
Mike Albo
Writer, actor, comedian, memoirist and satirist
Various including Hologram Boyfriends, Sperm Hood, New York Magazine
Episode: The Automatic Family with Mike Albo
Jenny Hagel
Emmy-nominated TV writer, longtime writer for Late Night with Seth Meyers, author of Advice No One Asked For
Author and TV writer
Episode: That’s What The Job Is with Jenny Hagel
Christine Walters
Comedian, writer, voiceover artist, development executive
Producer/Creator of Three Day Champion; Former Nick Mom contributor
Episode: Christine Walters is an Everyday Champion Mom
Corey Ryan Forrester
Comedian and podcaster
Well Read Podcast; Putting On Airs; Corey Writes For You
Episode: Taking Care of Mama with Corey Ryan Forrester
Ahri Findling
Stand-up comedian and writer for Nikki Glazer, Tom Brady roast, etc.
Ahri Findling (comedian)
Episode: Ahri Findling is An Emotional Support Dad
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
Ashley Austin Morris
Comedian and actor, guest on the episode
Self/Various projects mentioned in episode
Episode: Good Mom, Bad Puppy with Ashley Austin Morris
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

Host

Ophira Eisenberg
Host of the show and stand-up comedian/writer who interviews guests about parenting and career.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 327 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 States5 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 States8 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 Statesa year 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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The host is an excellent interview, smooth, professional, and funny.
Diverse guests and relatable, honest parenting.
Humor-balanced, heartfelt, and entertaining for non-parents as well.

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Holly Rizzuto-Palker Went for Gymboree to Comedy
Q: Did you stay in London long enough for any schooling for the kids?
Yes, we stayed four years; the oldest went to Thomas's day school and the younger two experienced different schooling settings in London and upon returning to the U.S.
Holly Rizzuto-Palker Went for Gymboree to Comedy
Q: Holly, how many kids do you have? What does your house look like?
I have three kids: a college student, a 17-year-old rising senior, and a seventh grader, plus my husband.
Ahri Findling is An Emotional Support Dad
Q: What influenced you to become an emotional support dad and how do you navigate that role with your kids?
He describes growing up with an empathetic father and realizing the importance of being emotionally present, which he now applies to his own parenting, even though it's challenging and emotionally demanding.
Jenny Hagel Gives Great Advice (That I Asked For)
Q: What is the most aggressively unnecessary piece of parenting advice a stranger has given you?
Jenny Hagel recalls a string of unsolicited tips that ranged from impractical to judgmental, noting how people often suggest fixes that ignore a family's real logistics, but she also emphasizes the value of filtering such advice and finding what actually works for your child.
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.

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

A humorous interview show where a stand-up host chats with comedians about parenting, career trade-offs, and family life. Episodes blend candid parenting anecdotes with career insights, exploring topics like motherhood, road touring with kids, body image, therapy, and the realities of balancing creative work with family. Guests range from stand-ups and writers to storytellers and actors, often delivering sharp humor alongside honest reflections on parenting challenges and non-traditional career paths. The format tends to mix personal anecdotes, industry observations, and light sponsorship reads, making it relatable for parents and entertainment fans alike. Noteworthy is the clear emphasis on authenticity, humor, and navigating work-life bal... more

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Recent guests on Parenting is a Joke include:

1. Holly Rizzuto-Palker
2. Mike Albo
3. Jenny Hagel
4. Christine Walters
5. Corey Ryan Forrester
6. Ahri Findling
7. Laurie Kilmartin
8. Ashley Austin Morris

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