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

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. Sep 16

    Mandy & Kathryn Offer Free Advice on the Streets of NYC

    What happens when Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody hit the streets of New York City looking for your questions? Will anyone ask us for advice? It’s our episode with no script and no idea who’s going to walk up next. After a string of rejections, we land in Central Park and find strangers willing to open up about their worries, life questions and relatable problems. How to stay connected to family from far away? How to balance career ambitions with the rest of life? What does it look like to raise teens who want to spend time with you as adults? How do you deal with anxiety and take big leaps outside of your comfort zone? Plus, Mandy meets a real-life Odin, and Kathryn and Mandy reveal what they wish they’d known as teens. 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 Mandy Patinkin & Kathryn Grody hit the streets of New York City! 01:47 The big question: Will anyone ask us for advice? 02:20 Rejection #1  02:45 A subway encounter 03:44 Rejection #2  04:14 Rejection #3  04:30 Temperature check - This is going terribly 05:35 Setting up in Central Park 06:00 Rejection #4 06:02 Bingo! A question! How do I stay close to family from far away? 08:18 Career vs Life. How do you balance your priorities? 11:27 How do you raise teens who want to hang out with you when they’re adults? 16:36 Finding more New Yorkers with questions 18:34 How do you know if you’re growing in a relationship?  24:00 Mandy meets a real life Odin! (Mandy plays Odin in the upcoming series God of War)  25:03 What Mandy and Kathryn wish they knew as teens 30:10 How do you handle anxiety before a new adventure? (How to deal with nerves about starting college abroad?)  35:15 Turning fear into excitement 41:47 Wrap up and free Lemonade   42:24 A recap. Final thoughts on taking the show on the street 44:46 Credits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Mandy & Kathryn Offer Free Advice on the Streets of NYC
  2. Sep 9

    Should We Take Mushrooms? Psychedelics & Healing

    What happens when Mandy and Kathryn get mushroom-curious? They dive into psychedelics, trauma, healing, and the possibility of taking a trip themselves, with musician Elvis Perkins along for the conversation (and a song).  Also: Cardboard Becky takes a fall, and the family argues that jury duty is actually an honor and a good democratic thing so stop weaseling out of it!   Check out the musical explorations of Elvis Perkins at elvisperkinssound.net. 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.  Go to quince.com/dontlisten for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Chapters: 00:00 Teaser Highlights 00:28 Meet Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody 00:51 What Was Your Favorite Subject? 02:28 Cardboard Becky Chaos 02:59 Mandy Cheated in School and Ran Away 04:01 A Question About Jury Duty 05:59 Why Jury Duty Matters 12:38 Surprise Guest Reveal 13:20 Elvis Perkins Stops By 15:27 A Question About Taking Mushrooms 17:02 What Is Psilocybin? 17:29 How Psilocybin Eased Elvis Perkins’ Trauma 17:44 Plant Medicine as Spirit 18:44 Therapy and Psilocybin 20:47 Fear and Safe Dosing 23:24 Kathryn Microdosed 28:13 Mandy and Kathryn Want a Guided Experience 31:01 Fantastic Fungi and Cosmic Kinship 32:43 Live Song by Elvis! Sequin Jesus 39:11 Disclaimer, Credits and Kathryn’s Upcoming Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Should We Take Mushrooms? Psychedelics & Healing
  3. Sep 2

    How to Deal With a Co-Worker Who Complains?

    My co-worker complains about EVERYTHING. What should I do? This week, Mandy Patinkin, Kathryn Grody and their son Gideon tackle a listener's workplace dilemma. Mandy has some thoughts about Kathryn's advice. We also check-in with a listener about our promise to break up with our phones and whether The Adventures of Elmo In Grouchland is too scary for kids.  Plus, Mandy and Kathryn imagine the world 500 years from now, additional sayings that praise female anatomy, what Boomers can do to help young people today, and one of life's most pressing questions: which vegetable is the sexiest? 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 - Tuna Sandwiches With Raisins? 00:52 - Mandy Patinkin Imagines the World 500 Years From Now 02:00 - Kathryn Grody Has a Different Vision of the Future 04:17 - The Female Anatomy Saying We Should All Be Using 09:33 - Help! My Co-Worker Complains About Everything 13:19 - Mandy Rates Kathryn’s Advice 15:24 - Did We Actually Use Our Phones Less? A Listener Update 19:14 - Is Elmo in Grouchland Too Scary for Kids? 23:14 - How Do You Stay Hopeful Right Now? 24:55 - The Bedside Phone Challenge. Did We Fail? 26:10 - What Can Boomers Do to Help Young People Right Now? 30:15 - Remembering a Moment When Hope Felt Possible 31:01 - Mandy Tries a Flip Phone 32:30 - Can We Actually Commit to a Digital Sabbath? 34:12 - What’s the Phone Etiquette When Teenagers Go on Dates? 37:31 - Which vegetable is the friendliest? The meanest? The…sexiest?  40:55 - Thank you! Plus Credits 41:37 - See Kathryn’s Latest Performance of The Unexpected Third! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How to Deal With a Co-Worker Who Complains?
  4. Aug 26

    The Exercise Routine That Will Change Your Life

    Join Mandy and Kathryn in an exercise routine Mandy swears will change your life. Then, an emotional conversation about what to do when an aging parent – or anyone you love – refuses the help they clearly need.  Plus: should you always expect a thank you? Or is the act of giving the real gift? And famous birthday twins (Gilda Radner!). 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 Join Us While We Workout! 01:06 Mandy Patinkin’s Fitness Transformation 02:06 Kathryn Grody’s Strength Routine 05:15 Balance and The M***********s 07:51 Bosu Ball and Fear of Falling 12:13 How to Stay Motivated 15:03 Move Your Body Takeaways 17:18 Listener Question About Aging Parents 19:00 When People You Love Resist Your Help 21:24 Mandy Gets Real About Aging 22:07 Why We Resist Help 23:32 Facing Fear And Denial 24:38 Intervention And Safety 25:55 Staying Sharp And Grateful 27:25 Listener Question: Where’s My Thank You Note? 30:16 Do You Always Require a Thank You? 33:39 Gideon Sings a Thank You Song  37:16 Birthday Twins  39:41 Mandy Patinkin’s Crush on Gilda Radner  41:10 Wrap Up And Show Plug Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Exercise Routine That Will Change Your Life
  5. Aug 19

    Did Romance Die With Gen Z?

    Who should make the first move? Is romance dead? And, did Gen Z kill it? This week on Don’t Listen to Us, Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody tackle questions about modern dating, vulnerability, and the challenges of finding love today. A listener asks whether straight men should always make the first move. Hear Mandy’s surprising answer. A live caller shares what it’s like to date as a Gen Z single. Is Gen Z afraid of vulnerability? How does anyone meet in real life anymore? And, what was dating like before the internet? Kathryn and Mandy weigh in with dating advice you may want to hear. Then, a completely different question: what makes someone a good neighbour? Are pot brownies an appropriate neighbourly gesture? Expect strong opinions and a mix of solid and questionable advice. Plus, a Walt Whitman poem, a Wendell Berry reference and, who are we kidding, A LOT of singing. 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.  Go to quince.com/dontlisten for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Chapters: 00:00 - The Dating Advice That Can Change Your Love Life. Or Ruin It.  00:48 - Should Straight Men Always Ask Women Out? 01:54 - Kathryn Grody on Making the First Move. 03:01 - Mandy Patinkin Thinks Straight Women Should Always Make the First Move. Maybe.   09:39 - Is Romance Dead? Did Gen Z Kill It? 11:26 - What Dating Is Really Like for Gen Z. 12:35 - Mandy Patinkin’s Advice for Finding Love.    15:12 - How Do People Even Meet in Real Life Anymore?  17:00 - Is Gen Z Afraid of Vulnerability? Plus, Walt Whitman’s Oh You Whom I Often and Silently Come. 21:29 - Romance Before the Internet. Mandy and Kathryn Reminisce.   23:10 - How To Put Yourself Out There. 25:20 - Mandy’s Parting Wish If You’re Struggling to Find Love. 26:12 - Should You Mow Your Neighbour’s Lawn? 27:50 - What Does It Mean to Be a Good Neighbour?  28:50 - Pot Brownies as a Neighbourly Gesture.     30:50 - Mandy and Kathryn Rate Themselves as Neighbours. (-100?) 32:42 - Breakout Neighbour Song and Neighbourly Advice From Wendell Berry.  34:50 - Gideon’s Version of The Bucket Challenge.  38:38 - There’s A Hole in My Bucket .. The Patinkin and Grody rendition. 41:59 - Mandy Does Something “Unbelievable.” 42:29 - Credits  43:58 - See Kathryn’s Latest Performance of The Unexpected Third! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Did Romance Die With Gen Z?
  6. Aug 12

    Job Loss, Identity, and Our Loudest Rants

    What happens when the job you've built your identity around suddenly disappears? A live guest asks Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody how to navigate the emotional fallout of losing a job—and how to rediscover who you are when your work no longer defines you. Also: a listener sends a rant so the family responds with their own pet peeves (airports and noisy restaurants). Plus: a home repair dilemma, and public domain karaoke.  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 Public Domain Singalong 00:56 Podcast Returns and Introductions 01:38 Nicest Thing Anyone Has Ever Done For You 03:16 We Won a Webby Award! (Actually 2)  04:13 “I’ve Had It!”: A Listener Rant  06:57 What’s a Queertriot?  07:46 Petty Grievances Game 08:53 The Problem With Loud Restaurants 10:10 Lyrics You Cannot Hear 11:30 A Rant About Airports 12:50 Holiday Rants and Jell O Fish 14:30 A Gefilte Fish in Jello Story 16:01 Separating Worth From Work 17:05 Should You Take a Break After Being Fired? 18:25 How Actors Protect Their Self-Worth Between Jobs 19:42 Passion vs Paycheck 21:24 Handling Creative Dry Spells 23:48 Kindness in Hard Times 25:28 Your Identity Beyond Work 28:43 Home Repairs and Procrastination 33:40 Pool Privilege  35:44 Public Domain Sing Along! 40:11 The Unexpected Third Show Dates and Tickets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Job Loss, Identity, and Our Loudest Rants
  7. Aug 5

    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?
  8. 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)

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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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