This week, host Ophira Eisenberg is joined by Wendy and Lizzie Molyneux, the brilliant sister duo behind Bob’s Burgers and... more

Ophira Eisenberg kicks off the new year with returning guest Ophira Edut, one-half of the AstroTwins and a seasoned astrologer.... more

Parenting and comedy collide in this hilarious and heartfelt episode featuring UK comic Jen Brister. Known for her hit specials... more

In this special holiday snack-sized episode of Parenting is a Joke, Ophira Eisenberg shares listener-submitted stories of holiday mishaps and... more

On this week’s episode of Parenting is a Joke, host Ophira Eisenberg revisits a festive favorite featuring Margaret Ables and... more

In this lively, holiday-themed snack-sized episode of Parenting is a Joke, host Ophira Eisenberg welcomes comedian and holiday advice-gatherer Emily... more

In this episode of Parenting as a Joke, Ophira Eisenberg welcomes Mike Pesca: journalist, host of podcasts The Gist and Funny... more

We’re back with a Parenting's a Joke festive, snack-sized bonus episode with comedian Megan Gailey! Megan, host of the Sports... more

In this episode of Parenting is a Joke, Ophira Eisenberg sits down with comedian Megan Gailey to explore the realities... more

Parenting's a Joke brings you an entertaining snack-sized bonus episode featuring Ryan Britt! Ryan, a writer and editor specializing in... more

In this episode, Ophira Eisenberg sits down with author, cultural critic, and father Ryan Britt for a fascinating conversation that... more

In this holiday episode, we're serving up a fun, festive mix of Thanksgiving humor, life hacks, and wild stories with... more

Host Ophira Eisenberg revisits one of her favorite interviews with two incredible comedians Joe List and Sarah Tollemache to talk... more

In this bite-sized podcast episode, Ophira Eisenberg and comedian Sarah Tollemache take a hilarious trip down memory lane, reminiscing about... more

In this episode of Parenting is a Joke, host Ophira Eisenberg sits down with the hilariously candid comedian Sarah Tollemache,... more

In this Parenting is a Joke snack, Ophira continues her chat with the talented comedian and actress Ashley Austin Morris,... more

In this candid episode of Parenting is a Joke, comedian and actress Ashley Austin Morris opens up about her experience... more

Join host Ophira Eisenberg and comedian Pete Dominick in this bonus snack episode, where they talk about how to help... more

It’s Election Day! Join Ophira Eisenberg as she welcomes back comedian and podcaster Pete Dominick for a candid and engaging... more

Happy Halloween, listeners! In this special Halloween Candy Snack, host Ophira Eisenberg shares heartwarming and hilarious reflections on childhood Halloween... more

Ever wondered what happens when two Ophiras get together for an enlightening and cosmic chat? In this episode, host Ophira... more

In this Parenting is a Joke snack, you get to feel like a fellow comic, hanging out post-show at the... more

In this episode of Parenting is a Joke, host Ophira Eisenberg chats with comedian and TikTok dance star Rich Aronovitch... more

In this snack chat, Ophira Eisenberg talks to legendary comedian Wendy Liebman, master of one-liners and misdirection, who has graced... more

In this episode, the fabulous Wendy Liebman sits down with Ophira to talk about her unexpected adventure into stepparenting after... more

In this snack chat Ophira and Ryan discuss the emotional rollercoaster of bedtime routines—complete with reluctant tooth brushing and pajama... more

Join comedian Ryan Beck and host Ophira Eisenberg as Ryan shares his unique perspective on raising a toddler with big... more

Ophira is back with a delightful snack chat featuring the talented Kimmy Gatewood! In this episode, Kimmy opens up about... more

Ophira is joined by the talented Kimmy Gatewood, actor and director known for her standout role in Netflix’s series G.L.O.W.,... more

Back-to-school special sponsored by Educational Insights: Ophira gets real with Liz Gumbinner, the genius behind the Mom101 blog and host... more

Summer is here and we’re all scrambling to figure out our new schedule, how summer camp works and... the future!... more

Ophira chats with Liz Tenety, journalist and founder of the website and community Motherly. Liz tells us why she might not... more

This week Ophira revisits her conversation with Economist Emily Oster who reveals her obsession with sleep and the very unique... more

In this mini-episode, Ophira puts AJ Jacobs to the test with a game we're calling, The Constitution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy... more

Ophira talks with the talented writer and podcast host AJ Jacobs about "living constitutionally" for his new book, which social... more

In this bite-sized bonus episode, Ophira asks Rachel Feinstein some rapid fire questions and finds out whether she'd rather her... more

Ophira catches up with hilarious comedian Rachel Feinstein about her new comedy special, her husband’s alarming playground habits, and why... more

We're back with a little extra from Laura Prepon. Laura Prepon answers some rapid fire questions where she reveals her... more

On our special Mother's Day episode, Ophira chats with actress and director Laura Prepon about 6-year-old flirtation, her kids' recent... more

LIVE from Moontower Comedy Festival in Austin, Ophira talks with comedian Jeremiah Watkins about ups and downs of fatherhood. Learn more... more

LIVE from Moontower Comedy Festival in Austin, Ophira talks with comedians and parents Rosebud Baker and Andy Haynes about their... more

On this week's bonus episode Ophira chats with the hilarious Jake Johanssen about dropping his 19-year-old daughter off at college... more

Ophira chats with comedian and actor Andy Richter about the perks of living with your 20-something year-old son and why... more

Spring is hopping and this week marks the last of our team's school vacations so we are bringing back a... more

This week we have a special bonus conversation with Matthew Buccelli, author of the newsletter ParentSounds. Ophira chats with Matthew... more

Ophira talks to CNN's climate correspondent Bill Weir about how to talk to our kids about the state of our... more

Happy Spring Break, which is a different week of no school for every parent on our team! So...we're bringing a... more

Ophira plays the game, "Real of Fake Kids' TV Shows" with Daily Show Correspondent, Jordan Klepper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn... more

The Pop Culture Moms ask Ophira for advice on how to teach their kids to be funny. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy... more

Ophira chats to Andie Mitchell and Sabrina Kohlberg about their new podcast Pop Culture Moms. They also talk about woodworking,... more

A bonus rapid fire Q & A this week with comedian Matt Goldich!  Ophira chats with Matt about what he'd... more

This week Ophira talks to comedian Giulia Rozzi about her kid growing up in a two-comedian-household, why she doesn't have... more

In this bonus episode, Julia Scotti shares more about New Jersey food, which US state she wouldn't want to perform... more

Ophira talks with the very funny comedian Julia Scotti about starring in Susan Sandler's documentary, "Funny That Way," being a... more

Ophira sits down with her son Lucas to discuss his desire for a video game player.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn... more

Ophira chats and somehow becomes best friends with the hilarious UK comedian Jen Brister - they laugh and laugh about... more

Our overqualified intern-dad Jeffrey Kaufman gives us the scoop on safe sleeping. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad... more

Ophira chats with comedian Mike Feeney and IVF and grape cough syrup. Trigger warning: Mike makes reductionist statements about pink... more

Ophira answers a burning question from parents everywhere: How does Ryder from Paw Patrol fund his operation? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy... more

Ophira talks with Caitlin Murray of Big Time Adulting about the full range of parenting challenges - from childhood leukemia... more

Happy February Vacation to those who celebrate it and/or dread it. We're bringing back a favorite episode with hilarious comedian... more

Happy Valentine's Week! You'll love this episode with Ophira and the very funny comedian Adam Cayton Holland. They chat about... more

Ophira chats with fellow Canadian and comedian Shaun Majumder about moving from Newfoundland to LA, and how a drug-fueled night... more

Ophira talks to comedian Seth Herzog about his twin 4-year-old daughters, dancing onstage, and the logistical roller coaster of parents... more

Ophira talks with comedian Liz Glazer about her 6-month-old, being married to a rabbi, and how funny things still happen... more

Ophira chats with the very funny comedian Tom Papa about his newfound empty nest, how he liked sourdough bread making... more

We're back with a NEW episode for a NEW year! Ophira chats with Sara Dean, host of The Shameless Mom... more

Happy New Year! We’re serving up a favorite episode with comedian Pete Dominick, and a BONUS CHAT with Pete as... more

Our first kid-friendly episode is a holiday present to you, dear parent-listeners. Ophira talks to the kids, finds out what... more

Ophira talks to comedian Gina Brillon about Christmas, loving gift cards, and the hardest thing: being patient with your kid. Plus a... more

Ophira talks to the very funny actress Desi Lydic about Fox News, her son's basketball gear obsession, and how she... more

Ophira welcomes back parenting data expert Dr. Emily Oster and they talk about her kids' pet snails, how sleep should... more

Ophira chats with the very funny writer/actor/comedian Jordan Carlos about his fear of kids with clean knees, what children's books... more

Happy Thanksgiving week! We’re dishing out a favorite episode with comedian and actress Rachel Bloom, and it includes a BONUS... more

Ophira chats with actor, writer, comedian Jon Glaser about toy guns, the adoption process, and his new comedy album for... more

Ophira talks with comedian, actress, and podcast host Kara Klenk about Law and Order, how her first baby tricked her into a... more

On our Halloween episode, Ophira gets a tarot reading! And she chats with comedy legend Rachel Dratch about her new... more

Ophira talks with actress and Broadway icon Laura Benanti about her daughter's fear of witches, why she has a crystal... more

Ophira talks to two famous cartoonists Emily Flake and Julia Wertz about manners, and what age you can let your... more

Ophira chats with comedian Alyce Chan about giving her kids money, bringing babies to comedy shows, and why she hopes... more

Ophira talks with comedian and actress Michelle Buteau about her long path to motherhood, trips to the beach with twin... more

Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables of the hit podcast "What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood" chat with... more

Ophira kicks off Season 2 with funny people and parents David Cross and Amber Tamblyn. They reveal their six-year-old daughter's... more

Does having a kid ruin your life? Some days, yes, but most days, yes. Listen to Season 2 of Parenting... more

It's our last episode of Season 1!!! Ophira chats with comedian couple Joe List and Sarah Tollemache about how they're... more

Ophira chats with comedian Ted Alexandro about his move to the woods of Connecticut and what it's like having two... more

We're back with a new episode! Ophira talks with very funny comedian Zarna Garg about her new special on Amazon,... more

Our crew is on summer vacation this week! We're probably all experiencing a mix of struggling to sunscreen our children,... more

Satirist and columnist Alexandra Petri talks about her new historical humor book, her mother's obsession with George Washington and why... more

Comedian and writer Rachel Feinstein tells Ophira that the best parenting advice comes from a Type "A" Mom at Soul... more

The king of modern comic books Neil Gaiman sits down with Ophira and talks about having a son and a... more

Actress Kristen Schaal talks with Ophira about how having a child almost killed her, her daughter's stuffed animal named Brian,... more

It's that time of year, listeners. School has 8 special events that they just told us about before it ends,... more

Actress and comedian Iris Bahr talks with Ophira about why Israel is a great place to raise kids despite the... more

We continue our Mother's Day Month with actress Christine Taylor! She explains to Ophira why a parent should never send... more

Comedian Tig Notaro shares a story with Ophira about her son asking if she was a boy or a girl,... more

Writer and producer Jeannie Gaffigan talks with Ophira about raising a big family in NYC, working with her husband Jim... more

Actor and writer Eric Bogosian talks with Ophira Eisenberg about growing up as an outsider, his early days in the... more

Comedian Hari Kondabolu talks with Ophira Eisenberg about his new special Vacation Baby and his nightly routine singing alternative music... more

Comedian and writer Laurie Kilmartin reveals her escape plan for when her son turns 18, why she live-tweeted her parents'... more

The crew of Parenting is a Joke is on spring break with their family, whether they like it or not.... more

Ophira gets expert last-minute Disney advice, plus comedian and podcast host Jimmy Pardo talks about his son’s love of 70s... more

We talk to author and opinion writer at the NY Times, Jessica Grose about her new book, the ideal image... more

Comedian Lenny Marcus talks about his days in Corporate America, co-hosting The fckry with Leslie Jones and how he regrets... more

Comedian and actor Baron Vaughn talks to Ophira about moving from LA to Atlanta, meeting his biological father for the... more

Comedian and Daily Show correspondent Jordan Klepper talks about bunk beds, getting his kid to wear a winter coat and... more

Ophira answers a listener's question about teaching kids the difference between funny and annoying. A few funny parents share their... more

Musician Rachael Price talks about touring with Lake Street Dive in her third trimester, how her bandmates refer to the... more

Happy Valentine's Day! Comedian and podcast host Jackie Johnson talks about her decision to end her long-running podcast, how many... more

Comedian Kurt Braunohler talks to Ophira about why Blippi is a piece of shit, Keanu Reeves' favorite sandwich, and how... more