Parenting is a Joke

Rachel Bloom and Ophira talk about her TV show Reboot, kids names, and the grossest childhood virus: Hand-foot-mouth. Professor Emily Oster also drops in and confirms we did NOT break our kid the day we let him watch 19 Paw Patrol episodes in a row.

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Satirist and columnist Alexandra Petri talks about her new historical humor book, her mother's obsession with George Washington and why she doesn't think babies like elegant minimalism.

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In this episode of Parenting is a Joke, host Ophira Eisenberg chats with comedian and TikTok dance star Rich Aronovitch as he admits that he never planned to have kids but has found ultimate joy in being a dad to his two young boys. He discusses parenting during the pandemic and how he navigated the intense negotiations for a second child. He also talks about how to be present father while pursuing a demanding career, and Rich candidly reflects on his newfound parenting superpowers and the fine line between fun and exploitation on TikTok.

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Ophira chats and somehow becomes best friends with the hilarious UK comedian Jen Brister - they laugh and laugh about sexism, meager requests in green rooms and how their family FaceTimes never involve actual conversation.

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Bobcat Goldthwait and Ophira talk about his days opening for Nirvana, bringing his daughter on the road, and lighting dynamite in their backyard. We also learn he almost toured as a duo with David Bowie...

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