Hold My Baby

Erik Rivera and Kira Soltanovich
  • 5.0 (9)
  • Comedy Interviews
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Parents, comedians, actors and the trauma that is being better than your parents, join us on our weekly “big feelings” podcast rant about the people we have to work with and our roommates - jk our kids. So hold my baby because I need to teach yours a lesson. Hosted by Erik Rivera and Kira Soltanovich

  1. 3d ago

    Mom Instincts Are Real, Flying Kids Alone & The Backyard Comedy Show That Actually Worked | Ep. 31

    Welcome back to **Hold My Baby**, the parenting podcast where we love our kids... but we're also learning that moms have a sixth sense that should probably be classified as a superpower. This week starts with Kira's gut feeling that something was wrong at her son's sleepaway camp... and somehow ends with a comedian performing in her backyard for football parents and absolutely crushing. Along the way, Erik and Kira discuss: 🏕️ Why moms always seem to know when something's wrong. 🏀 The phone call that confirmed Kira's parenting instincts ✈️ Eric's emotional milestone of letting his son fly across the country without him. 👨‍👩‍👧 Why younger siblings don't miss their older siblings nearly as much as parents hope. 👶 New parents who love giving parenting advice... to people who already raised kids. 😴 Why making your house completely silent for a sleeping baby might be setting yourself up for disaster. 🏈 Kyra's football parent mixer that featured a surprise stand-up comedy performance from **Eric Griffin**—and somehow became the neighborhood event everyone is still talking about. If you've ever ignored your parenting instincts... or hosted an event that somehow turned out better than expected... This episode is for you.  ---  If this episode made you laugh, reminded you to trust your parenting instincts, or made you appreciate every parent volunteer who's trying to keep youth sports alive... 👍 Like this episode. 💬 Comment below: **What's the biggest parenting instinct you've ever had that turned out to be right?** 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss another episode of parenting chaos. 📤 Share this episode with a parent who always says, *"I just have a feeling..."* Because parenting is hard... But convincing a professional comedian to perform in your backyard for football parents? That's next-level parenting. ---

  2. Jul 14

    The WORST Playdate Ever, Psycho Parent Texts & 7 Cats in One House | Hold My Baby Ep. 30

    Welcome back to **Hold My Baby**, the parenting podcast where we love our kids... but we're becoming increasingly convinced that the hardest part of parenting is surviving other parents. This week starts off innocent enough with birthday party planning... ...and somehow ends with **seven cats, fake emergency phone calls, psychotic text messages, and a parent who thought abandoning their child at every school event was totally normal.** In this episode: 🎂 Eric plans an epic Nerf birthday party and debates whether parents should stay or drop off. 🎥 Kira shares how a commercial shoot accidentally turned into free pizza negotiations. 🚸 The difference between parents who communicate... and parents who simply disappear. 😳 The unbelievable story of the mom who repeatedly left her seven-year-old without supervision—and then sent some of the wildest text messages imaginable. 🐱 Kira survives the most uncomfortable playdate ever inside a house with **SEVEN cats**, enough fur to qualify as carpeting, and an Oscar-worthy fake phone call escape. 😂 Eric shares another unforgettable playdate involving a completely naked kid and a very awkward British family. Basically... if you've ever thought, *"Maybe we'll just stay home today,"* this episode will validate every instinct you've ever had. 🐱🎯 **Unofficial Sponsor Shoutouts** And special thanks to every parent who's ever texted **"Running five minutes late"** instead of disappearing into another zip code.  ---  #parentingpodcasts #funnyparents #millennialparents #parentinghumor #comedypodcast #modernparenting #familylife #momdrama  ---  If this episode made you laugh, cringe, or suddenly appreciate every normal playdate you've ever attended... 👍 Like this episode 💬 Comment below: **What's the craziest thing you've ever experienced at another parent's house?** 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss another episode of parenting chaos. 📤 Share this with the parent who always has the unbelievable school pickup story. ❤️ Want even more parenting therapy disguised as comedy? Because parenting is hard... But surviving other parents? That's the advanced course. ---

  3. Jul 7

    Father's Day Is a Scam, Influencer Kids & The World's Angriest Bumper | Hold My Baby Ep. 29

    Welcome back to Hold My Baby, the parenting podcast where we love our kids... but we're also convinced dads deserve a little more than a gas station card and a "World's Okayest Father" mug. This week, Erik and Kira somehow turn Father's Day into a full-on courtroom case, debate whether college is still worth the money, and ask the terrifying question every parent eventually hears: "What if my kid wants to become an influencer?" Along the way they tackle: Why Father's Day always feels like the forgotten holiday Whether college is still a smart investment Why some parents trust everyone with their kids... and others absolutely do not Eric's guide to shutting down angry people with the weirdest one-liners imaginable Welcome to parenting.  --  #parentingpodcasts #funnyparents #parentinghumor #fathersday #comedypodcast #modernparenting #familylife #funnypodcastclips  --  If this episode made you laugh, defend dads everywhere, or remember the last time you tried helping someone and instantly regretted it... 👍 Like this episode 💬 Comment below: What's the best—or worst—Father's Day gift you've ever given or received? 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss another episode of parenting chaos. 📤 Share this with a parent who knows Father's Day deserves a serious upgrade. Because parenting is hard... But trying to do something nice for a stranger? Apparently that's dangerous too.

  4. Jun 30

    Ep 28: College Is a Scam? Giant Service Dogs, Parenting Trust Issues & Dad Bod Summer | Hold My Baby

    Welcome back to **Hold My Baby**, the parenting podcast where we love our kids... but we're also trying to figure out if college, giant airport dogs, and modern parenting have completely gone off the rails.   This week Erik and Kira tackle some light parenting topics like:   🎓 Whether college is still worth it 🏖️ Summer pool parties 👨‍👩‍👧 The uncomfortable truth about which parents you trust 📱 What happens if your child wants to become an influencer ✈️ Why airlines have apparently decided that giant horse-sized dogs 🏋️ Parents trying to figure out whether teenagers should be lifting weights   And of course, we discuss political arguments, social media insanity, overprotective parenting, and why every family eventually becomes a walking psychological case study.   If you've ever wondered whether your kid should go to college, start a podcast, or become a welder...   This episode is for you. --- #parentingpodcasts #funnyparents #millennialparents #parentinghumor #modernparenting #collegeadvice #comedypodcast #dadbod #servicedog --- If this episode made you laugh, question college tuition, or immediately think of a parent you absolutely would not trust with your child: Like this episode Comment below: Would you rather pay for college, trade school, or let your kid become an influencer?   Subscribe so you never miss a new episode of parenting chaos. Share this with a parent who's already calculating how much college is going to cost.   Because parenting is hard... But realizing your kid might want to become an influencer? That's a whole different level of stress. ---

  5. Jun 23

    Ep 27: Volleyball Parents, Pool Party Phone Bans & The Kid Everyone Knows

    Welcome back to **Hold My Baby**, the parenting podcast where we love our kids... but we're becoming increasingly concerned about everyone else's. This week Erik and Kira dive headfirst into the wild world of youth sports parents, field trip disasters, and the modern parenting epidemic known as **"Buddy Parenting."**  In this episode:  🏐 Kira survives a massive volleyball tournament  ⚾ Eric shares the shocking moment a sweet baseball mom  🚸 We discuss *that kid*—you know the one.  📱 Kira proposes a controversial pool party rule  😬 Eric confesses he may have accidentally become a prison warden  And somehow we end up debating cargo shorts, Skechers, awkward parent behavior, and why kids desperately need to learn how to talk to actual humans again. You're the real heroes. If you've ever volunteered at a school event and immediately regretted it... This episode is for you.

  6. Jun 16

    Ep 26: Volleyball Parents, Pool Party Phone Bans & The Kid Everyone Knows | Hold My Baby

    Welcome back to **Hold My Baby**, the parenting podcast where we love our kids... but we're becoming increasingly concerned about everyone else's. This week Erik and Kira dive headfirst into the wild world of youth sports parents, field trip disasters, and the modern parenting epidemic known as **"Buddy Parenting."**   If you've ever volunteered at a school event and immediately regretted it...this episode is for you. #parentingpodcasts #funnyparents #millennialparents #parentinghumor #youthsports #littleleague #comedypodcast #modernparenting #screentime  ---  If this episode made you laugh, cringe, or immediately think of *that one kid from school*... 👍 Like this episode 💬 Comment below: What's your biggest parenting "Hold My Baby" moment? 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss a new episode. 📤 Share this with a parent who volunteers for field trips and instantly regrets it. Parenting is hard, but dealing with other people's parenting...that's an Olympic sport. ---

  7. Jun 9

    Ep 25: Sleepaway Camp, Overprotective Parents & Why Girl Scout Cookies Are Trash | Hold My Baby

    Welcome back to **Hold My Baby**, the parenting podcast where we love our kids… but we're also pretty sure every parenting decision somehow ends with therapy. This week, Eric and Kira tackle one of parenting's greatest challenges: **summer vacation.** Not the fun kind—the kind where your kids are suddenly home 24/7 asking, *"What are we doing today?"* before you've even had coffee. Things quickly spiral into: * Sleepaway camp horror stories our parents definitely made up * The difference between healthy independence and parental panic * Why modern parents trust absolutely no one * Childhood chores that would get adults canceled today * Eric cleaning toilets for free and being weirdly proud about it * Kira declaring war on Girl Scout cookies If you've ever questioned another parent's decision while simultaneously questioning your own... Congratulations. You're parenting correctly.  #parentingpodcasts #funnyparents #millennialparents #parentinghumor #modernparenting #summercamp #sleepawaycamp #comedypodcast #parentingpodcasts ---  If this episode made you laugh, question your parenting, or immediately inspect the ingredients on everything in your pantry:  👍 Like this episode  💬 Comment: Would you send your kid to sleepaway camp?  🔔 Subscribe so you never miss a new parenting breakdown  📤 Share this episode with the parent who definitely has an opinion about summer camps

  8. Jun 2

    Ep 24: Snack Kids, Bad Drivers & Babies Crying in Movie Theaters

    Welcome back to **Hold My Baby**, the parenting podcast where we love our kids… but we are genuinely confused about how children survived before protein shakes, electrolyte packets, and emotional support snacks. This episode spirals immediately into: * Why modern kids apparently need snacks every 11 minutes * Kira admitting she may actually BE the problem 😅 * Eric’s immigrant-parent survival techniques * Teaching teenagers to drive while society completely loses its mind * Parents bringing screaming babies into movie theaters * Service dogs the size of actual horses on airplanes Honestly, this episode feels less like a parenting podcast and more like two exhausted adults documenting the collapse of civilization one parking lot at a time. If you’ve ever looked around in public and thought: *“How are these people functioning?”* …this episode is for you. ---  #holdmybaby #parentingpodcasts #funnyparents #millennialparents #parentinghumor #modernparenting #comedypodcast #familylife #baddrivers  --- If this episode made you laugh, judge strangers in public, or reconsider modern parenting entirely: 👍 Like the episode 💬 Comment your biggest parenting “this generation is doomed” moment 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the next parenting breakdown 📤 Share this with a parent who keeps emergency snacks in every pocket Because parenting is hard…but surviving modern society with other parents? ---

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Parents, comedians, actors and the trauma that is being better than your parents, join us on our weekly “big feelings” podcast rant about the people we have to work with and our roommates - jk our kids. So hold my baby because I need to teach yours a lesson. Hosted by Erik Rivera and Kira Soltanovich

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  • Creator
    Erik Rivera and Kira Soltanovich
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Hold My Baby
  • Show Website
    Hold My Baby

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