Funny in the Fire

Funny in the Fire

Funny in the Fire is the podcast for moms doing their best, losing their minds, and raising tiny feral humans while trying to stay human themselves. Hosted by Brittany and Katie—two Aries moms of two who met on Instagram and instantly trauma-bonded—the show blends chaos, comedy, grief, and unfiltered motherhood. From postpartum meltdowns to rage-cleaning cardio, this is where motherhood gets honest, messy, and hilarious. Motherhood is fire—we help you find the funny.

  1. Apr 1

    Crash Out Moms, Sick Kids & Facebook Marketplace Finds

    Welcome to Spring 2026! Brittany and Katie are kicking things off with a heavy dose of congestion, migraines, and the joys of "Strep Season." Between alternating Tylenol and Motrin for the kids and navigating the "climbing the walls" chaos of pediatric urgent care, the duo dives into the wild world of the "default parent." Katie recounts her recent Instagram battle with a holistic nurse practitioner over Miralax (spoiler: "just change their diet" isn't the magic fix for a stubborn 3-year-old), while Brittany shares her theory on why her stable marriage gives her the freedom to have "everywhere else crazy." They also take a trip down memory lane to discuss the climate-crisis-inducing water bottle rules of their youth, the moldy Igloo thermoses of the 90s, and why they both missed their calling as Big Ten football fans. Plus, a deep dive into "crash-out" slang, the ethics of lab-grown diamonds, and why the local "Buy Nothing" group is the best place to find free Polaroid film—and half-eaten jars of mayo. The Sick Kid Cycle: Navigating strep throat, high fevers, and the "ventriloquist" voice of a swollen-tonsil toddler. Parenting Under Pressure: Dealing with "fearmonger" social media accounts and the reality of feeding kids in America. Career "What-Ifs": From audiology and teaching to construction and marketing—and why nobody told Andrew he could be an architect. Thrifting & Trends: A love letter to Gen Z slang (Slay, Queen!), Depop disappointments, and Facebook Marketplace treasures. The Diamond Debate: The Crater of Diamonds State Park and why resizing your ring leads to a homeowner’s insurance existential crisis. Follow us! @funnyinthefire, @regardingkatie_ @brittanyfindsthefunny

    1h 4m

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
7 Ratings

About

Funny in the Fire is the podcast for moms doing their best, losing their minds, and raising tiny feral humans while trying to stay human themselves. Hosted by Brittany and Katie—two Aries moms of two who met on Instagram and instantly trauma-bonded—the show blends chaos, comedy, grief, and unfiltered motherhood. From postpartum meltdowns to rage-cleaning cardio, this is where motherhood gets honest, messy, and hilarious. Motherhood is fire—we help you find the funny.

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