Brandi and Matt Larsen join us to share the story of a simple trip to the playground that ended up being not simple at all. Check out Matt's app Scorch Injector here: https://lkwdcast.com/scorch-injector-gameCheck out Brandi's upcoming book

S2 Episode 9: BETRAYAL!

Feb 24th, 2022 15m 34s

Mike Brumm (The Late Show) shares a story of preparing his new yard for the arrival of his first child. WARNING: Major Cringe Factor. In fact, promote it to Colonel Cringe Factor. Hosted by Mary Theresa Archbold and Pat Shay

S2 Episode 8: Labor Got Back

Feb 4th, 2022 18m 50s

Ophira Eisenberg tells about her amazingly detailed birthing plan. And then what happened. Hosted by Mary Theresa Archbold & Pat Shay

S2 Episode 7: Learning to Read

Jan 11th, 2022 18m 22s

Steve Waltien (Klepper, Late Night with Stephen Colbert) joins us to tell the amazing story of when his son first put together letter sounds to.... read a word. Warning! Profanity. Hosted by Mary Theresa Archbold and Pat Shay

S2 Episode 6: The Flying Scotsman **WARNING: Grownup Santa Talk Stuff**

Dec 24th, 2021 17m 54s

Mary and Pat share a story of their own: about the year one of their kids made a simple request to Santa that turned out to be... not so simple.Hosted by Mary Theresa Archbold & Pat Shay

S2 Episode 5: If you tell him that I cried, I will deny it

Nov 12th, 2021 20m 38s

Kate James returns and tells us about how an incident at her son's school makes her realize that his life now has stories he may not share. Check out Kate's work on Work in Progress, season 2 on Showtime. Hosted by Mary Theresa Archbold and

S2 Episode 4: Harriet Beecher Stowe builds a Robot

Oct 29th, 2021 14m 30s

Kate Tellers tells us about buldling her son's Halloween costume, and why she'll go to such lengths to do it right. Check out Kate's work in How to Tell a Story: coming from the Moth this fall:https://themoth.org/ Hosted by Mary Theresa Arch

S2 Episode 3: Unlimited Halloween and the First Night Out

Oct 21st, 2021 33m 59s

Alex Zalben tells us about how his family tried to salvage Halloween during Covid. Then he shares the tale of what should have been a straightforward night out.Check out Alex's amazing podcast Comic Book Club, along with Riverdale After Dark,

S2 Episode 2: The Israeli Playground & The Portuguese River

Oct 13th, 2021 37m 47s

Gary Rudoren tells us about his aspirations of being comedy's Mozarts dad, and moving to Jerusalem with toddler twins. Check out Gary's book Comedy By The Numbers. http://www.comedybythenumbers.com/Then Yvonne Landry shares her adventures tak

Bonus Episode! Funny Parents Book Club with Matt Oldfield

Oct 1st, 2021 38m 48s

We got to talk to our kids' favorite author: Matt Oldfield, Author of the Kids Sports Book of the Year: Unbelievable Football (and Unbelievable Football 2!). Matt's written so many great books about soccer and soccer players: from the Ultimat

S2 Episode 1: The day the iPads went away

Sep 23rd, 2021 21m 23s

Welcome to Season 2!Meagan O'Brien (Second City) tells us about the day she drew the line.

Ep33: They can take our backpacks, but they can't take our FREEDOM!

Jul 9th, 2021 18m 6s

Rebekka Johnson tells us about a perfect cousins' sleepover... or at least that's how it started. Check out Rebekka's short film Consent: A short comedy about a serious subject - or @hellorebekka on IG & Twitter.Hosted by Mary Theresa Archbol

Episode 32: A Farewell to Dog

Jun 25th, 2021 26m 26s

Kelly Moylan Lyons shares the story of the night she lost her family pet.

Episode 31: Swing for the Fences

Jun 11th, 2021 28m 44s

Bob Kulhan joins us to tell three stories about trying to find the balance between letting your kids fully invest and helping them to know what's appropriate. Bob's the CEO of Business Improv! Check it out here: www.businessimprov.comHosted b

Episode 30: ROAD TRIP!!! (with a newborn)

May 6th, 2021 20m 15s

Matt Braunger tells us about an amazing road trip... Coast to Coast... in an electric car... with a six-week-old. Check out Matt's Podcast This Might Help with Matt Braunger right here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-might-help-wit

Episode 29: Leprechaun Feet and Where Babies Come From

Apr 22nd, 2021 22m 4s

Mo Reynolds joins us to share several tales about telling myths and telling the truth to her kids. Check out her website at www.moreynolds.comHosted by Mary Theresa Archbold and Pat Shaydrop by funnyparentspodcast.com

Episode 28: Leaning in Las Vegas

Apr 9th, 2021 19m 28s

Liz Allen joins us to tell a tale about the day she offered to help her son's teacher on a 7th grade class event in the Las Vegas sun.

Episode 27: The Rock with a Plaque & The Tiniest Hearing Aids

Mar 19th, 2021 24m 17s

Mary and Pat tell a story of our over-committing to our son's school project. Then Sofiya Cheyenne joins us to share a couple of stories about dealing with the doctors in her son's life.

Episode 26: The Arc of a Child

Feb 19th, 2021 18m 18s

The incomparable Susan Messing joins us to share a series of stories and moments from raising her daughter, who heads off to college next year. See Susan in Messing with a Friend, in Chicago whenever we can go to live theater again. And drop b

Episode 25: Of Cupcakes and Tigerpants

Feb 4th, 2021 21m 17s

Frank Caeti joins to share two stories with us: one about the birth of his first child, and one about the big question on his son's mind. Frank directs the Second City's online family-friendly offering The Really Awesome Improv Show. Check it o

Episode 24: As Normal as We Can

Jan 21st, 2021 16m 30s

Paul Luikart tells us about an attempted autumn camping trip. Check out Paul as The Noob on the Talkin' Funny Podcast! https://www.facebook.com/talkinfunny/Hosted by Mary Theresa Archbold and Pat Shay