Tammy's Boy Podcast

Tammy's Boy Podcast

Parenting is one of the hardest jobs in the world, and we usually only get two examples. Comedian Jon Carden asks comedians and entertainers one simple question—“Who raised you?” The answers reveal the funny, messy, and sometimes painful truths about parents and how they shape who we are today.

  1. Sep 9

    I Spent My Whole Life Trying Not to Become My Parents

    Comedian Andy Malafarina, co-host of Panties in the Mouth, co-host of Drag the Lake, and guest on Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast, joins Jon Carden on Tammy’s Boy for a hilarious conversation about parents, siblings, comedy, ADHD, self-acceptance, and the terrifying realization that you might be more like your family than you ever wanted to admit. Andy is currently one of the hosts of Panties in the Mouth alongside LeMaire Lee and Nate Marshall, and Drag the Lake remains active in 2026. If you laughed, cried, or felt seen hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. It really helps indie comedy podcasts grow! Check out the PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TammysBoyPodcast WRITE INTO THE SHOW and read your stories and questions on the air! EMAIL: tammysboypodcast@gmail.com 00:00 — Welcome to Tammy’s Boy 02:04 — Who Raised Andy Malafarina? 04:08 — The Movies Andy’s Dad Showed Him WAY Too Young 14:42 — The Family Vacations Andy Never Forgot 17:07 — Growing Up in His Older Brother’s Shadow 27:25 — Magic: The Gathering, Warhammer & Brotherly Envy 30:11 — Why Andy Needs Encouragement to Succeed 35:13 — The Weird Problem With Having Too Much Free Time 40:04 — Andy Had to Relearn How to Be Himself 43:05 — “Oh No… I Became My Parents” 🎧 Listen Everywhere: YouTube | Spotify | Apple 📅 New Episodes Every Wednesday 👉 FOLLOW❗️ ⭐️ Andy Malafarina Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andymalafarina/?hl=en Podcast: PITM - YouTube ⭐️ Jon Carden Youtube: @Goingtothejon Instagram: @goingtothejon ⭐️ Tammy’s Boy Podcast Youtube: @TammysBoyPodcast Instagram: @tammysboypodcast TikTok: @tammysboy ⭐️Producer: Colt Garrett Instagram: @_coltycolt_ #joncarden #tammysboypodcast #standupcomedy #comedypodcast #parenting #TammysBoy #AndyMalafarina #PITM #pantiesinthemouth

    I Spent My Whole Life Trying Not to Become My Parents
  2. Sep 2

    I Tried To Kill My Father | Brandt Tobler

    Comedian, Comedy Central's This Is Not Happening storyteller, bestselling Free Roll author, and host of The 31, Brandt Tobler joins Tammy's Boy for one of the wildest family stories we've ever heard. If you laughed, cried, or felt seen hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. It really helps indie comedy podcasts grow! Want BONUS CONTENT? Check out the PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TammysBoyPodcast EMAIL: tammysboypodcast@gmail.com ✍️TELL US YOUR STORIES!!! If you have crazy stories about your parents, EMAIL us or leave a COMMENT and we will breakdown your family chaos ON THE AIR!!! 00:00 – Brandt Tobler's Wild Family Story 02:43 – Who Raised Brandt Tobler? 04:36 – He Thought His Dad Was in College 13:09 – His Mom's Chaotic Love Story 19:04 – The Family Brandt Left Behind 41:28 – Inside the Underground Vegas Gambling World 50:00 – His Dad Comes Back Into the Picture 56:27 – The $80,000 Betrayal 1:07:24 – Turning Wild Stories Into a Career 1:20:03 – The Truth About Making It in Comedy 🎧 Listen Everywhere: YouTube | Spotify | Apple 📅 New Episodes Every Wednesday 👉 FOLLOW❗️ ⭐️ Brandt Tobler Instagram: brandttobler Buy His Book! : https://www.amazon.com/Free-Roll-Brandt-Tobler/dp/0998794805 ⭐️ Jon Carden Youtube: @Goingtothejon Instagram: @goingtothejon ⭐️ Tammy’s Boy Podcast Youtube: @TammysBoyPodcast Instagram: @tammysboypodcast TikTok: @tammysboy ⭐️Producer: Colt Garrett Instagram: @_coltycolt_ #joncarden #tammysboypodcast #standupcomedy #comedypodcast #parenting #brandttobler #vegas #gambbling

    I Tried To Kill My Father | Brandt Tobler
  3. Aug 26

    Loving LORD OF THE RINGS More Than Your Kid | Lisa Wallen

    Comedian, Twitch Partner, and creator who has worked with SEGA, IGN, and Netflix, Lisa Wallen joins Jon Carden on Tammy's Boy for a hilarious and deeply personal conversation about growing up too fast, family dysfunction, gaming, generational patterns, and learning to understand your parents as an adult. If you laughed, cried, or felt seen — hit ❤️ LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. It really helps indie comedy podcasts grow! Want BONUS CONTENT? Check out the PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TammysBoyPodcast EMAIL: tammysboypodcast@gmail.com ✍️TELL US YOUR STORIES!!! If you have crazy stories about your parents, EMAIL us or leave a COMMENT and we will breakdown your family chaos ON THE AIR!!! 00:00 – Aragorn, Ron Weasley & Lisa Wallen 09:22 – The Only Time Lisa Saw Her Dad Cry 12:39 – "I Was Raised by Pokémon & My Sister" 15:19 – Growing Up With Almost No Rules 18:54 – The Hidden Cost of Growing Up Too Fast 21:45 – How Lisa's Dad Ended Up Running a Cemetery 27:16 – The Generational Patterns Behind Her Family 32:06 – How Lisa & Her Dad Finally Reconnected 37:11 – Is Hyper-Independence Actually Healthy? 58:41 – Lisa's #1 Piece of Parenting Advice 🎧 Listen Everywhere: YouTube | Spotify | Apple | Amazon 📅 New Episodes Every Wednesday 👉 FOLLOW❗️ ⭐️ Lisa wallen Instagram: @wisalallen Youtube: @wisalallen Youtube Special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9xY-3AN35U ⭐️ Jon Carden Youtube: @Goingtothejon Instagram: @goingtothejon ⭐️ Tammy’s Boy Podcast Youtube: @TammysBoyPodcast Instagram: @tammysboypodcast TikTok: @tammysboy ⭐️Producer: Colt Garrett Instagram: @_coltycolt_ #joncarden #tammysboypodcast #standupcomedy #comedypodcast #parenting #lisawallen #LOTR #lordoftherings

    Loving LORD OF THE RINGS More Than Your Kid | Lisa Wallen
  4. Aug 19

    Drunk Mom Texts | Jaime-Lee Simmons RETURNS!

    Stand-up comedian Jaime-Lee Simmons returns to Tammy's Boy for one of the most honest and emotional conversations we've ever had. Jaime-Lee opens up about growing up in an unstable home, navigating public family struggles, finding comedy through adversity, and learning how to build a healthy life despite an incredibly difficult childhood. Together, Jon and Jaime-Lee discuss resilience, therapy, parenting, emotional healing, self-worth, relationships, forgiveness, and the importance of becoming the person you needed when you were young. If you laughed, cried, or felt seen — hit ❤️ LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. It really helps indie comedy podcasts grow! Want BONUS CONTENT? Check out the PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TammysBoyPodcast EMAIL: tammysboypodcast@gmail.com ✍️TELL US YOUR STORIES!!! If you have crazy stories about your parents, EMAIL us or leave a COMMENT and we will breakdown your family chaos ON THE AIR!!! 00:00 – Jaime-Lee Returns to Tammy's Boy 04:55 – The Childhood That Shaped Everything 12:20 – When Comedy Becomes Survival 20:15 – Family Secrets & Public Headlines 31:40 – Fighting to Finish College 39:30 – Kindness That Changed a Life 47:45 – Living With Other People's Judgments 56:15 – Breaking Generational Cycles 1:03:40 – Becoming the Adult You Needed 1:06:30 – Hope, Healing & Final Thoughts 🎧 Listen Everywhere: YouTube | Spotify | Apple 📅 New Episodes Every Wednesday 👉 FOLLOW❗️ ⭐️ Jaime-Lee Simmons Instagram: @thejaimeleeshow ⭐️ Jon Carden Youtube: @Goingtothejon Instagram: @goingtothejon ⭐️ Tammy’s Boy Podcast Youtube: @TammysBoyPodcast Instagram: @tammysboypodcast TikTok: @tammysboy ⭐️Producer: Colt Garrett Instagram: @_coltycolt_ #joncarden #tammysboypodcast #standupcomedy #comedypodcast #parenting #jaime-leesimmons #twogirlsonebluntpodcast

    Drunk Mom Texts | Jaime-Lee Simmons RETURNS!
  5. Aug 12

    Dad was a Jewish Wedding DJ | Sami Blumenthal

    Stand-up comedian, viral content creator with over 20 million views, and registered dietitian Sami Blumenthal joins Jon Carden for a hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt conversation about childhood, family, comedy, creativity, and learning to embrace who you are. If you laughed, cried, or felt seen hit ❤️ LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. It really helps indie comedy podcasts grow! Want BONUS CONTENT? Check out the PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TammysBoyPodcast EMAIL: tammysboypodcast@gmail.com ✍️TELL US YOUR STORIES!!! If you have crazy stories about your parents, EMAIL us or leave a COMMENT and we will breakdown your family chaos ON THE AIR!!! 00:00 – Meet Sami Blumenthal 03:10 – Going Viral Before Fame 08:40 – Comedy, Body Image & Food 16:50 – Therapy, Self-Reflection & Growth 25:05 – Childhood Memories That Last 35:30 – Growing Up With a Bar Mitzvah DJ Dad 48:10 – Family, Divorce & Acceptance 1:02:15 – Relationships, Expectations & Healing 1:19:30 – Dating, Comedy & Finding Balance 1:42:45 – Final Thoughts & Advice for Life 🎧 Listen Everywhere: YouTube | Spotify | Apple 📅 New Episodes Every Wednesday 👉 FOLLOW❗️ ⭐️ Sami Blumenthal Instagram: @iamsamibee ⭐️ Jon Carden Youtube: @Goingtothejon Instagram: @goingtothejon ⭐️ Tammy’s Boy Podcast Youtube: @TammysBoyPodcast Instagram: @tammysboypodcast TikTok: @tammysboy ⭐️Producer: Colt Garrett Instagram: @_coltycolt_ #joncarden #tammysboypodcast #standupcomedy #comedypodcast #parenting #samiblumenthal

    Dad was a Jewish Wedding DJ | Sami Blumenthal
  6. Aug 5

    She was BLAMED for the DC Blackhawk Crash | Jo Ellis

    Former U.S. Army Black Hawk pilot, CNN contributor, and The Daily Show panel guest Jo Ellis joins Jon Carden for one of the most fascinating conversations ever featured on Tammy's Boy. Jo shares the incredible journey from serving as a Black Hawk pilot to pursuing stand-up comedy, opening up about growing up in a deeply religious household, homeschooling, military service, family, parenting, identity, faith, resilience, and what it means to keep moving forward after life takes an unexpected turn. If you laughed, cried, or felt seen — hit ❤️ LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. It really helps indie comedy podcasts grow! Want BONUS CONTENT? Check out the PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TammysBoyPodcast EMAIL: tammysboypodcast@gmail.com ✍️TELL US YOUR STORIES!!! If you have crazy stories about your parents, EMAIL us or leave a COMMENT and we will breakdown your family chaos ON THE AIR!!! 00:00 – Meet Jo Ellis 03:12 – Breaking Into Stand-Up Comedy 09:05 – Growing Up in a Religious Home 16:10 – Faith, Questions & Finding Your Own Path 24:40 – Military Life & Becoming a Black Hawk Pilot 34:15 – Parenting, Identity & Family 44:55 – Lessons From Army Aviation 57:50 – When Life Changed Overnight 1:06:05 – Comedy, Healing & Starting Over 1:15:20 – Parenting Advice Everyone Should Hear 🎧 Listen Everywhere: YouTube | Spotify | Apple 📅 New Episodes Every Wednesday 👉 FOLLOW❗️ ⭐️ Jo Ellis Instagram: @joellisreally ⭐️ Jon Carden Youtube: @Goingtothejon Instagram: @goingtothejon ⭐️ Tammy’s Boy Podcast Youtube: @TammysBoyPodcast Instagram: @tammysboypodcast TikTok: @tammysboy ⭐️Producer: Colt Garrett Instagram: @_coltycolt_ #joncarden #tammysboypodcast #standupcomedy #comedypodcast #parenting #quintonjones #Joellis #Trans #LGBTQIA+

    She was BLAMED for the DC Blackhawk Crash | Jo Ellis
  7. Jul 31

    Framing the weird kid with John Hoeft

    Comedian John Hoeft joins Jon Carden on Tammy’s Boy for a thoughtful, hilarious conversation about growing up with genuinely supportive parents — and why that can still leave you unprepared for the real world. John shares stories about trust, guilt, discipline, honesty, and navigating life when your foundation at home was actually solid. From childhood memories to awkward teenage moments, rebellion that barely counts, and learning how to handle conflict as an adult, this episode explores how parenting shapes identity in unexpected ways. If you laughed, cried, or felt seen — hit ❤️ LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. It really helps indie comedy podcasts grow! Want BONUS CONTENT? Check out the PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TammysBoyPodcast ✍️TELL US YOUR STORIES!!!📝If you have crazy stories about your parents, EMAIL us or leave a COMMENT and we will breakdown your family chaos ON THE AIR!!! 📧 EMAIL: tammysboypodcast@gmail.com 00:00 – Welcome back to Tammy’s Boy 01:10 – John Hoeft takes the couch 02:45 – Growing up with supportive parents 05:20 – Why being loved doesn’t mean being prepared 08:10 – Childhood trust and emotional honesty 11:30 – Discipline without fear 14:00 – Guilt as a motivator 17:20 – Trying not to disappoint your parents 20:40 – Early rebellion that barely counts 24:10 – Learning how to handle conflict 27:30 – Comedy as a survival tool 31:00 – Parents as real people 34:20 – Why no parent gets it perfect 38:10 – What good parenting actually gives you 42:00 – Adulthood lessons nobody teaches 45:30 – Reflecting on childhood with gratitude 48:20 – Final thoughts & where to send your stories 🎧 Listen Everywhere: YouTube | Spotify 📅 New Episodes Every Wednesday at 12 PM CST 🎙️ Hosted by Jon Carden 💌 Contact: TammysBoyPodcast@gmail.com 👉 FOLLOW❗️ ⭐️ John Hoeft Instagram: @johnhoeft Youtube: @JohnHoeftComedy ⭐️ Jon Carden Youtube: @Goingtothejon Instagram: @goingtothejon ⭐️ Tammy’s Boy Podcast Youtube: @TammysBoyPodcast Instagram: @tammysboypodcast TikTok: @tammysboy ⭐️Producer: Colt Garrett Instagram: coltycolt #JohnHoeft #joncarden #tammysboypodcast #standupcomedy #comedypodcast #parenting

    Framing the weird kid with John Hoeft

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
4 Ratings

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Parenting is one of the hardest jobs in the world, and we usually only get two examples. Comedian Jon Carden asks comedians and entertainers one simple question—“Who raised you?” The answers reveal the funny, messy, and sometimes painful truths about parents and how they shape who we are today.

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