Parenting is a Joke

Ophira Eisenberg
Parenting is a Joke

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.

  1. Drying Golfballs with New Mom Sarah Tollemache

    21 NOV

    Drying Golfballs with New Mom Sarah Tollemache

    In this bite-sized podcast episode, Ophira Eisenberg and comedian Sarah Tollemache take a hilarious trip down memory lane, reminiscing about holiday shenanigans and the rollercoaster ride of parenting. They fondly recall the wild, unsupervised escapades of their childhood holidays, where the only rule was "don't break anything... especially yourself." Fast forward to today, and they marvel at how parenting has morphed into a high-stakes game of "Don't Let the Kids Out of Your Sight." Together, they poke fun at the absurdity of striving for holiday perfection and champion the idea of keeping things simple. After all, the true spirit of the season isn't found in perfectly coordinated table settings or Instagram-worthy decorations, but in the belly laughs, the togetherness, and the love that fills the room—no matter how many times the dog knocks over the Christmas tree. Sarah’s Website: You can visit her official website to find tour dates, sketches, and more about her comedy work here​ YouTube Channel: Sarah's latest special, "Butthole Money," is available on her YouTube channel. You can watch it here​ Twitter (X): Follow her on X (formerly Twitter) for updates and her witty takes on life @stollemache​ 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    23 min
  2. Sarah Tollemache Plays the Newly Born Game

    19 NOV

    Sarah Tollemache Plays the Newly Born Game

    In this episode of Parenting is a Joke, host Ophira Eisenberg sits down with the hilariously candid comedian Sarah Tollemache, fresh off the release of her comedy special "Butthole Money." Together, they dive headfirst into the whirlwind of chaos and comedy that is the transition from pregnancy to parenthood. Expect a rollercoaster of laughs as they tackle the emotional and physical rollercoaster of raising a newborn, from the nipple-nibbling nightmares of breastfeeding to the societal pressures that make you want to hide in a closet with a bottle of wine. Both women dish out side-splitting anecdotes about juggling their comedy careers with the circus act of parenting. The episode keeps things light and breezy, underscoring the crucial role of humor in surviving the wild ride of parenthood without losing your marbles. Sarah’s Website: You can visit her official website to find tour dates, sketches, and more about her comedy work here​ YouTube Channel: Sarah's latest special, "Butthole Money," is available on her YouTube channel. You can watch it here​ Twitter (X): Follow her on X (formerly Twitter) for updates and her witty takes on life @stollemache​ 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

    59 min

About

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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