150 episodes

A podcast about appreciating the little things.

5 Things with Lisa Birnbach Lisa Birnbach

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 • 92 Ratings

A podcast about appreciating the little things.

    Ep. 150 - Abigail Tucker - Brains, Placenta and The End of an Era

    Ep. 150 - Abigail Tucker - Brains, Placenta and The End of an Era

    Lisa Birnbach's final episode - with science writer Abigail Tucker

    • 34 min
    Ep. 149 - Al Franken - The Once and Future Senator ?

    Ep. 149 - Al Franken - The Once and Future Senator ?

    Lisa Birnbach with Senator Al Franken.

    • 54 min
    Ep. 148 - Kenneth Cole - A Cool New Voice for Mental Health

    Ep. 148 - Kenneth Cole - A Cool New Voice for Mental Health

    Lisa Birnbach and designer Kenneth Cole

    • 27 min
    Ep. 147 - Marla Aaron - The Bright and Shiny Jeweler Who Has Changed Lives, Starting With Her Own

    Ep. 147 - Marla Aaron - The Bright and Shiny Jeweler Who Has Changed Lives, Starting With Her Own

    Lisa Birnbach with Jeweler-Designer Marla Aaron

    • 34 min
    Ep. 146 - Jennifer Taub - On The Chauvin Verdict

    Ep. 146 - Jennifer Taub - On The Chauvin Verdict

    Lisa Birnbach and author, Professor Jennifer Taub

    • 39 min
    Ep. 145 - Nancy Jo Sales - Dating Apps. For Dates or Rapes?

    Ep. 145 - Nancy Jo Sales - Dating Apps. For Dates or Rapes?

    Lisa Birnbach and author/journalist Nancy Jo Sales.

    • 40 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
92 Ratings

92 Ratings

lotsa dancin ,

My favorite podcast

September 4th,2020
This podcast never disappoints. Lisa brings intelligent and talented guests into my life every week. Especially now, during the pandemic , I appreciate learning from her interviews. Most guest have written books that I add to my “Want to Read” list, and I follow them on Twitter and Instagram as well.

Update: I’m still an avid listener! This week’s interview with lifestyle expert, author of the book ,” Style and Simplicity: An A to Z Guide to Living a More Beautiful Life,” was just the ticket for me. He had some simple, doable ideas for getting through the current social isolation.

I look forward to Fridays because I get to listen to Lisa’s latest episode of her podcast. Her guests are always fascinating, and she is a gifted interviewer because she listens well and connects with her guests, allowing them to shine. I have taken to writing down my own Five Things every week. Thanks, Lisa!

Final update: May 22, 2021
I will very much miss the 5 Things with Lisa podcast. I liked it so much that I created a fan page for it on Facebook. Lisa inspired me to create my own weekly 5 Things list during the past 4 difficult and sometimes depressing years. She is a fine interviewer with a good sense of humor, who allows her guests to express themselves.

Note to Lisa: I’ll be following you on Instagram and Twitter, and checking your website for any announcements about your upcoming projects. And of course, I will follow your advice to “act natural!” Bye for now and best of luck always!
Ellen

Reviewer from near Seattle ,

4-Stars b/c people don’t believe 5-Star averages

Great podcast. Deserves 5 stars but I’m helping the average be 4.5 stars.

I heard that people are suspicious of online things with 5 star averages.

L. O'Driscoll ,

A not-to-miss podcast 💙

I’ve been with Lisa from the beginning of her podcast and haven’t missed a single one. I’ve really been with her from the beginning-beginning since I proudly owned The Preppy Handbook and College Book back in the days when an Izod was a Lacoste. Lisa is a marvelous interviewer and her guests are always fascinating, engaging, funny, and smart. I love hearing her and the guest’s “five things” whether they are reminders to enjoy a sunny day or a fun product recommendation.

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