Parenting is a Joke

By: Ophira Eisenberg
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  • 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 tooth fairy, eating sticks, summer camp anxiety, the hidden horrors of childbirth, and the obvious horrors of our own childhoods. We celebrate the absurdity of shuffling a career with raising a kid, and highlight less traditional parenthood journeys, all while relishing in the fact that no one knows what they're doing, but we're all trying! Sometimes even our best. New episodes every Tuesday. New Season October 1st.
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Episodes
  • Wendy & Lizzie Molyneux Flip Bob’s Burgers and Trad Gender Roles

    Wendy & Lizzie Molyneux Flip Bob’s Burgers and Trad Gender Roles
    Jan 7 2025
    This week, host Ophira Eisenberg is joined by Wendy and Lizzie Molyneux, the brilliant sister duo behind Bob’s Burgers and The Great North. The pair share their hilarious and heartfelt parenting journeys—Wendy as a mother of four and Lizzie with three kids spanning toddler to teen. They reflect on the joys and challenges of raising kids in Los Angeles while juggling a demanding career in television. From the realities of postpartum anxiety to negotiating with kids over Halloween costumes and talent shows, Wendy and Lizzie provide an honest look at life with big families. They also share how their childhood antics inspired their creative collaboration and why their experiences with family dynamics are at the heart of their writing for Bob’s Burgers and The Great North. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at the making of hit TV shows and a chaotic yet comedic tribute to modern parenting. ✨ Subscribe, rate, and review! Follow us on socials @ParentingAsAJoke and @OphiraE (or @OphiraNYC on TikTok). Check out upcoming live performances at OphiraEisenberg.com. 📍 January tour stops: Seattle and Olympia Jan 21st & Jan 22nd Follow Wendy Molyneux: https://www.instagram.com/thegreatnorthwendy Follow Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin: https://x.com/lizziemolyneux?s=21&t=jSf8B0HmwnlXV5P5Erva-A See Ophira LIVE: https://www.ophiraeisenberg.com/events SUBSCRIBE so you never miss O thing: https://www.ophiraeisenberg.com/sign-up Follow PIAJ: https://www.instagram.com/parentingisajoke/ https://parentingisajoke.substack.com/ Follow Ophira Eisenberg: https://www.instagram.com/ophirae/ https://www.facebook.com/OphiraEisenberg/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ophiranyc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • Astrologer Ophira Edut Gives Cosmic Guidance for 2025

    Astrologer Ophira Edut Gives Cosmic Guidance for 2025
    Jan 2 2025
    Ophira Eisenberg kicks off the new year with returning guest Ophira Edut, one-half of the AstroTwins and a seasoned astrologer. Together, they reveal the cosmic trends shaping 2025 and what they mean for parents. From Capricorn’s 16-year Pluto transformation to the emerging influence of Aquarius, they explore how planetary shifts mirror societal changes, including new trends in parenting, relationships, and work-life balance. Listeners also get a sneak peek at The AstroTwins’ 2025 Almanac, which forecasts everything from workplace innovation to family dynamics. The episode touches on the challenges of navigating technology with kids, the rise of multi-generational housing, and how to balance structure with creativity in parenting. For astrology enthusiasts and skeptics alike, this episode offers cosmic insights and practical advice for starting the year off right. ✨ Subscribe, rate, and review! Follow us on socials @ParentingAsAJoke and @OphiraE (or @OphiraNYC on TikTok). Check out upcoming live performances at OphiraEisenberg.com. 📍 January tour stops: Seattle and Olympia Jan 21st & Jan 22nd Follow Ophira Edut: https://www.instagram.com/astrotwins/ See Ophira LIVE: https://www.ophiraeisenberg.com/events SUBSCRIBE so you never miss O thing: https://www.ophiraeisenberg.com/sign-up Follow PIAJ: https://www.instagram.com/parentingisajoke/ https://parentingisajoke.substack.com/ Follow Ophira Eisenberg: https://www.instagram.com/ophirae/ https://www.facebook.com/OphiraEisenberg/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ophiranyc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • Jen Brister Tackles Twin Tantrums, One Shoe at a Time

    Jen Brister Tackles Twin Tantrums, One Shoe at a Time
    Dec 31 2024
    Parenting and comedy collide in this hilarious and heartfelt episode featuring UK comic Jen Brister. Known for her hit specials Waves and The Optimist and her book The Other Mother, Jen opens up about navigating life as a mom of twin boys while juggling a demanding comedy career. From her "put your shoes on" parenting anthem to the unique challenges of being a non-biological parent in a same-sex relationship, Jen’s candid insights are as thought-provoking as they are laugh-out-loud funny. Plus, she and Ophira dive into the societal expectations around motherhood, sharing the all-too-relatable frustrations of balancing it all. You’ll also hear Jen’s unfiltered take on parenting guilt, the unexpected lessons of FaceTime with kids, and why a well-planned tour can feel like a marathon. This episode delivers a perfect blend of comedy and connection for anyone curious about the realities of modern parenting and the comedic grind, and trying to survive your own morning routine, this conversation is packed with laughs and takeaways. ✨ Subscribe, rate, and review! Follow us on socials @ParentingAsAJoke and @OphiraE (or @OphiraNYC on TikTok). Check out upcoming live performances at OphiraEisenberg.com. Follow Jen Brister: https://www.instagram.com/jenbristercomedy See Ophira LIVE: https://www.ophiraeisenberg.com/events SUBSCRIBE so you never miss O thing: https://www.ophiraeisenberg.com/sign-up Follow PIAJ: https://www.instagram.com/parentingisajoke/ https://parentingisajoke.substack.com/ Follow Ophira: https://www.instagram.com/ophirae/ https://www.facebook.com/OphiraEisenberg/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ophiranyc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins

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