Don't Listen To Us with Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody

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Don’t Listen to Us is an advice show for advice-skeptics and wisdom-lovers, hosted by Mandy Patinkin, Kathryn Grody, and their son Gideon. Legendary actor Mandy (The Princess Bride, Homeland, Criminal Minds) is the consummate entertainer who shoots from the hip, stage actress Kathryn is the thoughtful connector who sees all the nuance, and Gideon is the brave soul keeping them on track (or at least trying). Together, Mandy and Kathryn have 40+ years of marriage, 140+ years of life experience, and a series of viral social media posts where Gideon interviews them and watches both chaos and wisdom ensue. They don’t always agree on what advice to give—in fact, they rarely do. But they draw from their highs and lows as artists, parents, lovers, and humans, to give their unique take on real dilemmas submitted by you -- the listeners. Hang out with this family and you’ll walk away with insights you didn’t expect, stories you’ll want to repeat, and comfort knowing that you’re not alone in figuring out how to survive this fakakta world.

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  1. 16h ago

    What Happens to Pets After They Die?

    Do pets go to heaven? How do you talk to kids about sex? And, would Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody trade their son, Gideon, for world peace?  We bring back our most talked about guest - pet psychic Danielle MacKinnon. She shares what she believes happens to pets after they die. Mandy Patinkin, Kathryn Grody and their son, Gideon, share their takes on how to talk to kids about sex. Childhood memories ensue, equal parts hilarious and traumatizing. Plus, a major easter egg is revealed! Did you catch it?  Have a question, story, weird thought to share with Mandy and Kathryn? Drop us a voice memo here: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskMandyandKathryn or send an email to askmandyandkathryn@gmail.com. 👉 Subscribe so you don’t miss a new episode every week! 🎧 Listen to the podcast on all platforms: https://lemonada.lnk.to/DontListenToUsYT  📱Follow us: @mandypatinkin @lemonadamedia  #MandyPatinkin #KathrynGrody #Podcast #DontListenToUs Chapters: 00:00 Coming up, Pet Psychic Danielle MacKinnon returns.  00:52 The Easter egg you've been waiting for - finally explained.  03:30 Mandy Patinkin reveals one of his biggest secrets.  05:08 Listener question: What happens to our pets after they die? 08:11 Mandy on what pets give us. 10:45 Pet psychic Danielle MacKinnon. 11:20 Do pets have an afterlife? Danielle explains.  12:10 Mandy and Gideon reconnect with beloved pets.  14:37 Mandy remembers Sebastian—and asks one last question about a beloved memory.  17:30 Gideon asks about his childhood pet rabbit.  19:51 How do you talk to kids about sex? 20:34 Mandy remembers his unforgettable "sex talk.” 24:59 Kathryn Grody on why America gets the conversation wrong.  26:28 Kathryn's memories about the "sex talk.” 27:27 Kathryn's "vagina circles" story. 30:14 What it takes to build trust before difficult conversations with kids.  35:00 Hang Time: Would You Trade? 36:02 Would Mandy and Kathryn trade Gideon for world peace? 38:30 Goodbye...and a surprise song - of course! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What Happens to Pets After They Die?

  2. Jul 29

    Mandy Patinkin Wants to Be Composted (Yes, Really)

    Mandy, Kathryn and Gideon Grody-Patinkin kick things off with a spirited round of Would You Rather? They settle an important debate: should you get a pet T-Rex? Then, listener Robyn asks a deeply personal question: what's the best way to honor her late husband? And Mandy is passionately all-in on human composting, leading to an emotional discussion about death, memorials, and why it's so important to tell your loved ones exactly what you want done with your remains. Finally, the tables turn as Mandy and Kathryn get to ask Gideon the questions for a change. Naturally, a rant about the state of the world ensues.  Have a question, story, weird thought to share with Mandy and Kathryn? Drop us a voice memo here: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskMandyandKathryn or send an email to askmandyandkathryn@gmail.com. 👉 Subscribe so you don’t miss a new episode every week! 🎧 Listen to the podcast on all platforms: https://lemonada.lnk.to/DontListenToUsYT  📱Follow us: @mandypatinkin @lemonadamedia  #MandyPatinkin #KathrynGrody #Podcast #DontListenToUs  3 Million Butts Love TUSHY. Get 10% off TUSHY with the code DONTLISTEN at https://hellotushy.com/DONTLISTEN  Go to quince.com/dontlisten for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Chapters: 00:00 Mandy, Kathryn & Gideon Intro 00:30 Would You Rather? Game 03:01 Would You Keep a Pet Dinosaur? 04:28 Can You Train a T. Rex? 09:36 Listener Robyn's ALS Story 11:12 How Should You Honor a Loved One? 13:03 Human Composting Explained 18:02 Choosing Natural Organic Reduction 21:57 Green Burial & Human Composting in New York 22:16 Shroud Burials and Saying Goodbye 23:14 How Human Composting Actually Works 23:41 Why Touch Matters in Grief 24:09 Talking to Your Family About Death 27:58 Mandy Patinkin Wants to Be Composted 30:02 Gravestones, Memorials & Legacy 32:15 Making Peace with Death 34:58 Why You Should Share Your Final Wishes 36:43 Mandy & Kathryn Ask Gideon Anything 38:42 Finding Joy in an Anxious World 41:20 Listener Questions & Closing Thoughts 42:18 Credits & Where to Watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Mandy Patinkin Wants to Be Composted (Yes, Really)

  3. Jul 29 • Lemonada Premium Only

    Mandy Patinkin Wants to Be Composted (Yes, Really)

    Mandy, Kathryn and Gideon Grody-Patinkin kick things off with a spirited round of Would You Rather? They settle an important debate: should you get a pet T-Rex? Then, listener Robyn asks a deeply personal question: what's the best way to honor her late husband? And Mandy is passionately all-in on human composting, leading to an emotional discussion about death, memorials, and why it's so important to tell your loved ones exactly what you want done with your remains. Finally, the tables turn as Mandy and Kathryn get to ask Gideon the questions for a change. Naturally, a rant about the state of the world ensues. Have a question, story, weird thought to share with Mandy and Kathryn? Drop us a voice memo here: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskMandyandKathryn or send an email to askmandyandkathryn@gmail.com.

    Mandy Patinkin Wants to Be Composted (Yes, Really)

  4. Jul 22

    How AI is Scaring Hollywood

    Will AI replace actors? Could it take away the jobs that launch creative careers? And how will we know what's real online? If you've wondered what AI means for actors, writers, musicians, filmmakers—or anyone whose work depends on creativity—this conversation is for you. This week, Mandy Patinkin, Kathryn Grody and Gideon are joined by Tony Award-winning sound designer Mikaal Sulaiman for a fascinating conversation about AI, Hollywood, creativity and what should stay unmistakably human. They debate whether AI is inevitable, whether your face and voice should belong to you, and why the biggest impact may be on the next generation trying to break into film, TV and music. Plus, Mandy’s alter ego and Gideon surprises his parents with an unexpected hobby list that includes burlesque, pickleball and bodybuilding. Have a question, story, weird thought to share with Mandy and Kathryn? Drop us a voice memo here: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskMandyandKathryn or send an email to askmandyandkathryn@gmail.com. 👉 Subscribe so you don’t miss a new episode every week! 🎧 Listen to the podcast on all platforms: https://lemonada.lnk.to/DontListenToUsYT  📱Follow us: @mandypatinkin @lemonadamedia  #MandyPatinkin #KathrynGrody #Podcast #DontListenToUs Thanks to Article for sponsoring this podcast! Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit https://www.article.com/dontlisten and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout.  Chapters: 00:00 Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody sing the national anthem (kind of).  00:39 Remembering Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration and Somewhere Over the Rainbow.  02:19 Meet Mandy's underground alter ego - born in the crust of the earth.  07:16 Can Mandy & Kathryn guess today's mystery guest? 09:40 Meet our guest: Mikaal Sulaiman, Tony Award-winning sound designer for Death of a Salesman with Nathan Lane.  14:55 Will anyone get their first acting job anymore? 19:22 Kathryn pushes back: AI isn't inevitable. 23:05 How do we prove we're human online? 25:29 Can you still tell what's AI and what's human? 27:38 Is AI helping creativity—or replacing it? 30:49 Can AI own your face? 32:55 Is AI killing entry-level jobs in creative industries? 36:54 Would Mandy Patinkin let AI replace him? 42:51 Gideon gives Mandy & Kathryn the world's strangest hobby quiz.  45:40 Bodybuilding vs. strength training, what's the difference?  46:13 Never give up on hotness.  47:48 Kathryn's surprise trumpet performance.  48:02 Goodbye! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How AI is Scaring Hollywood

  5. Jul 15

    New Relationship Anxiety: Bodily Functions & Being Human

    We will be back next week. This episode is for the theatre nerds. We see you! It’s also for anyone who has ever wondered how to navigate bodily functions in a new relationship. So, everyone. Plus, a moving segment on being your own cheerleader. Oh, and Kathryn brings back the word ‘respair.’ Have a question, story, weird thought to share with Mandy and Kathryn? Drop us a voice memo here: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskMandyandKathryn or send an email to askmandyandkathryn@gmail.com. 👉 Subscribe so you don’t miss a new episode every week! 🎧 Listen to the podcast on all platforms: https://lemonada.lnk.to/DontListenToUsYT  📱Follow us: @mandypatinkin @lemonadamedia  #MandyPatinkin #KathrynGrody #Podcast #DontListenToUs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    New Relationship Anxiety: Bodily Functions & Being Human

  6. Jul 8

    Try This: Tenants Are Fighting for Their Right to Clean Air

    Enjoy this episode of Good Things, a Lemonada show that amplifies the good work being done by activists and organizers all over the country.  Most people think of pollution as something outside, like smog and exhaust. But gas stoves, ovens, furnaces, and water heaters can actually release nitrogen dioxide directly into your home. For renters, that's a problem without easy solutions: unlike homeowners, they can't simply swap in safer, cleaner energy sources, and landlords and policymakers have been slow to act. In this episode, host Gloria Riviera speaks with Adama Moussa Harouna and Tanushree Dutta Isaacman, organizers at Action in Montgomery, about their work pushing for safer living conditions, lower toxic emissions, and a more sustainable energy future for renters. This episode was made in partnership with Action in Montgomery. To learn more about their work, visit actioninmontgomery.org  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Try This: Tenants Are Fighting for Their Right to Clean Air

  7. Jul 1

    Do Your Friends Have to Share Your Values?

    Should you tell a friend you think their job is unethical? Mandy and Kathryn disagree. A listener asks about using AI as a creative. Mandy and Kathryn play the role of their lives - AI bots. Find out what prompts they used. Oh, and Gene Kelly’s wife calls to chat about the famous dancer and actor’s final years and his advice to Mandy. This episode originally aired on 11/19/2025. Have a question, story, weird thought to share with Mandy and Kathryn? Drop us a voice memo here: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskMandyandKathryn or send an email to askmandyandkathryn@gmail.com. 👉 Subscribe so you don’t miss a new episode every week! 🎧 Listen to the podcast on all platforms: https://lemonada.lnk.to/DontListenToUsYT  📱Follow us: @mandypatinkin @lemonadamedia  #MandyPatinkin #KathrynGrody #Podcast #DontListenToUs Head over to Booking.com and start your listing today. Chapters: 00:00 - How we’re feeling today.  01:02 - Mandy's favourite vs Gideon’s favourite joke. 03:09 - Would you tell a friend to quit a job you think is unethical? Mandy and Kathryn disagree. 15:01 - What are the boundaries of using AI in the creative space?  18:40 - Becky gets up! Did you see her?  19:09 - Kathryn’s fear of AI and how Mandy uses it in his concerts.   23:45 - Mandy and Kathryn try their hand at playing an AI bot. Find out what prompts they gave.  25:46 - Iconic dancer Gene Kelly’s widow - Patricia Kelly - asks a question!    27:23 - Gene Kelly’s advice to a young Mandy.  32:27 - How Gene Kelly and Patricia met and other memories.  38:21 - Gene Kelly’s later years and lessons in aging. 45:02 - Singing in the Rain is public domain…so the family sings! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Do Your Friends Have to Share Your Values?

  8. Jun 24

    Does Wisdom Come With Age? Starting Over After a Move

    A surprise Off-Off-Broadway debut. The most unforgettable compliment Kathryn Grody and Mandy Patinkin have ever received. One of them left us speechless. Does wisdom always come with age? Or, is that just something older people tell us? And, a question many listeners can relate to: how do you rebuild your life after a major move and start over in a new place? Plus, Kathryn tries her hand at K-Pop - generational culture divides be damned.  Have a question, story, weird thought to share with Mandy and Kathryn? Drop us a voice memo here: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskMandyandKathryn or send an email to askmandyandkathryn@gmail.com. 👉 Subscribe so you don’t miss a new episode every week! 🎧 Listen to the podcast on all platforms: https://lemonada.lnk.to/DontListenToUsYT  📱Follow us: @mandypatinkin @lemonadamedia  #MandyPatinkin #KathrynGrody #Podcast #DontListenToUs Chapters: 00:00 Becky’s musical debut. In case you missed it!  01:50 Welcome to Don’t Listen to Us! We’re all about the compliments.  02:00 The best compliment Kathryn Grody has ever received.  02:45 A generational culture feud. Gena Rowlands, anyone? John Cassavetes? Joe and Gail Papp? Slam Dance Butterfingers? ;)  04:55 Mandy Patinkin’s most memorable “compliment.” Gideon’s response? “Wow.” 07:44 The best compliment Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody ever gave each other. 08:19 Does wisdom always come with age? And, when have you felt the wisest?  09:50 Mandy Patinkin “thinks too much.”  11:04 Kathryn Grody’s thoughts on what keeps you wise.  11:55 Kathryn Grody’s impression of K-Pop.  13:27 The one tip that will help you become wise.  14:10 Dog treat taste test… Again?  14:25 Family’s old dog, Nondo, and the disputed energy bar story.  16:03 A family friend joins us. He shares his story of fleeing Afghanistan and what it was like to start from scratch and settle in America. 20:18 Community, social life and neighbourly connections. What our family friend misses most about Afghanistan.   21:55 Listener question: How do you adjust to a new life and start over?  27:05 How do you remember who you are when everything and everyone around you is new? 31:00 Goodbyes. Send us your questions. Credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Does Wisdom Come With Age? Starting Over After a Move
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Don’t Listen to Us is an advice show for advice-skeptics and wisdom-lovers, hosted by Mandy Patinkin, Kathryn Grody, and their son Gideon. Legendary actor Mandy (The Princess Bride, Homeland, Criminal Minds) is the consummate entertainer who shoots from the hip, stage actress Kathryn is the thoughtful connector who sees all the nuance, and Gideon is the brave soul keeping them on track (or at least trying). Together, Mandy and Kathryn have 40+ years of marriage, 140+ years of life experience, and a series of viral social media posts where Gideon interviews them and watches both chaos and wisdom ensue. They don’t always agree on what advice to give—in fact, they rarely do. But they draw from their highs and lows as artists, parents, lovers, and humans, to give their unique take on real dilemmas submitted by you -- the listeners. Hang out with this family and you’ll walk away with insights you didn’t expect, stories you’ll want to repeat, and comfort knowing that you’re not alone in figuring out how to survive this fakakta world.

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