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The parenting show for everyone. Created by Hillary Frank. A Stitcher production.

The Longest Shortest Time Hillary Frank and Stitcher

    • Kids & Family
    • 5.0 • 9 Ratings

The parenting show for everyone. Created by Hillary Frank. A Stitcher production.

    Introducing Here Lies Me

    Introducing Here Lies Me

    It's been 2 years since LST ended and now Hillary has a new show! Here Lies Me is dramedy about middle school for teen and adult fans of PEN15 and Big Mouth. Listen to an excerpt (plus a special message from Hillary) right here!

    • 30 min
    Parents Sometimes Understand

    Parents Sometimes Understand

    Let's just say this one's inspired by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince.

    *Note: there is some cursing in this episode — and some talk about the tooth fairy — so you might not want to listen with your kids.*

    This is the last episode of The Longest Shortest Time! But it isn't really goodbye. Hillary is cooking up something new, probably a project about middle school. To keep in touch with Hillary and find out what's next, sign up for her newsletter and follow her on Instagram and Twitter.

    All of our episodes, articles, and resources will remain up at longestshortesttime.com. We'll be turning off comments on the website on Jan. 1, 2020, so if you've wanted to leave a comment on an episode, now's the time!

    This episode is brought to you by Pinna, Bayer Crop Science, andLutron Caseta Smart Lighting.

    • 40 min
    Ina May's Guide, Completely Revised and Updated

    Ina May's Guide, Completely Revised and Updated

    The mother of modern midwifery returns to tell you (yes, YOU) that if you didn’t have a “natural birth,” you are not a failure.

    Heads up, this episode contains discussion of childbirth injuries and traumatic birth.

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    This episode is brought to you by Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, Third Love, and ThredUP.

    • 42 min
    Busy Philipps Works the Postpartum Hollywood System

    Busy Philipps Works the Postpartum Hollywood System

    Busy Philipps has been working in Hollywood since she was 19 years old. She's always played by the rules when she's had to, but after she had kids, she started making her own rules—at work and at home.

    This episode contains graphic language and is not suitable for children.

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    This episode is brought to you by Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, Bayer Crop Science, Rothy's, and Lutron Caseta Smart Lighting.

    • 39 min
    We Made You A Mix Tape

    We Made You A Mix Tape

    A baby picked up by the police, the joy and terror of kale, and talking birth control in front of your dad. Three little treasures that we’ve been dying to share with you!

    This episode contains some uncensored curse words.

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    This episode is brought to you by Pinna, Fetch Rewards (code: LONGSHORT), Teen Counseling, Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, and Lutron Caseta Smart Lighting.

    • 43 min
    John Hodgman On Being A Villain Without Really Trying

    John Hodgman On Being A Villain Without Really Trying

    John Hodgman has made a career out of playing elitist villains on TV. He later realized he's been a villain in real life, too — including, sometimes, to his own children.

    This episode contains graphic language is not suitable for children.

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    This episode is brought to you by Bad With Money, Bayer Crop Science, Lutron Caseta Smart Lighting, Teen Counseling, and Pillsbury Crescent Rolls.

    • 35 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
9 Ratings

9 Ratings

VikingRagnhild ,

Live the stories!

I love the way Hillary approaches stories and topics concerning motherhood and parenting.

As a Norwegian working mother of one (boy, 2yrs), I feel very privileged to live in a country where mom and dad gets to share one year of paid leave after the baby is born, and where all healthcare during pregnancy, labour and for the child is free.

Still there are so many universal worries and joys that we as parents share with other parents all over the world. This podcast teaches us that there is so many ways in which to be a great parent and it makes you be more concious of your own parenting choices in your everyday life. Thanks!

Titatoria_ ,

I love this although I am not a mum (yet)!!

Every since I started listening to this podcast a few months ago, I don’t miss a single new episode and often download older ones. Although I don’t have children, I absolutely love the very personal and honest stories in this podcast. It’s like having family around or looking at old photographs - it’s simply comforting and encouraging! Please keep up the good work!
All the best from a German living in Norway

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