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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
    • 4.9 • 26 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.

    To join the conversation, go to longestshortesttime.com! Sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on Instagram.

    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.

    To join the conversation, go to longestshortesttime.com! Sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on Instagram.

    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.

    To join the conversation, go to longestshortesttime.com! Sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on Instagram.

    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.

    To join the conversation, go to longestshortesttime.com! Sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on Instagram.

    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

4.9 out of 5
26 Ratings

26 Ratings

Simmerfromwayback ,

Love this podcast!!!

I’ve been binge listening to the whole back-catalogue while wrestling an active toddler and a 10 month old. Thanks so much, keep it coming!

floejoey ,

Sanity Saver!

Binge listening to Hilary’s interviews has gotten me through some of the harder moments of the first few months of motherhood. My baby loves to cry loudly before falling asleep so I put my earphones in, turn the volume up and it keeps me from tearing my hair out while I endlessly shush/pat/rock… One of the main reasons I love this podcast is that, beside being funny and touching, the interviews inform my parenting without offering up in your face advice that can so often make you doubt your parenting choices.

Averil K ,

LOVE!! So entertaining and enriching.

I apsolutely LOVE this post cast. It is seriosuly great. I would give it six stars if there were six to give. Its light, entertaining, but also enriching. I am yet to have children, but love hearing about families and kids, and in no way do any episodes make me feel excluded or like I shouldn't be listening. Im totally hooked - highly recomemnd for all!

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