Best Hillary Frank | QCODE Podcasts (2025)

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The Insidious Power of Men Over Motherhood 44:05

12d ago44:05

44:05

Ali Yarrow thought her childbirth experience would be hers to guide. Instead, she found it was guided by the American obstetrics system — a model that was designed by men. Ali documented what she uncovered in her eye-opening book, Birth Control, and joins us to share what she learned about maternal care in the U.S., how we got here, and how to advo…

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StoryCorps: The Birds, the Bees, and My Dad 15:48

19d ago15:48

15:48

Howie Gordon starred in over a hundred porn films in the 70s and 80s under the name Richard Pacheco. But his greatest role was as a father. At StoryCorps, he talked with his son Bobby Gordon about sex, shame, and dirty movies. This episode comes from StoryCorps's podcast season "My Way" - stories from people who found a rhythm all their own and con…

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Becoming a Single Dad While Trans 2 49:40

26d ago49:40

49:40

When we last heard from CJ, they were struggling to figure out how to achieve their lifelong dream of becoming a dad. CJ now has a kid, but getting there was a total rollercoaster — including sperm mishaps, blatant discrimination, and an underground group of queer midwives in Athens. Buckle up, because this ride is a wild one! Note: this episode co…

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Sex-Positive Books for Tweens and Teens (And Parents!) 45:09

1M ago45:09

45:09

Sex ed in schools isn’t cutting it, and studies show that kids are turning to porn for answers. In this episode, Traci Thomas of The Stacks podcast joins us to suggest books that help tweens and teens navigate the complicated world of sex and relationships. We’ll cover fiction and nonfiction — plus a few picks to help spice up the sex lives of pare…

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When Andrea Silenzi Joined Mom Club 43:15

2M ago43:15

43:15

Last time we heard from Andrea Silenzi, she was navigating the wild world of sperm shopping as a single woman in her mid-30s who wanted to become a mom. Five years later, Andrea’s back with an exciting update. Hint: she’s no longer single and no longer shopping. … Hear “The Single Lady’s Guide to Sperm Shopping” • #208 Sperm Series: I Download an A…

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Cyndie and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Year 37:43

2M ago37:43

37:43

Cyndie Spiegel built a career on optimism — inspiring audiences with messages of hope and writing a bestselling book about the benefits of positive thinking. But when 2020 hit, her world unraveled in ways she never saw coming. As she faced mounting struggles with family and health, the affirmations she once preached were no longer working, and she …

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How to Not (Accidentally) Raise a Rapist 47:41

3M ago47:41

47:41

Consent education in school is mostly insufficient or non-existent — even when it’s required by state law. An organization called SafeBAE is trying to change that by training teens to teach each other about consent. SafeBAE’s executive director Shael Norris talks about what works and what doesn’t when discussing this topic with young people. We’ll …

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The Staircase 37:38

3M ago37:38

37:38

We’re back after a 5-year hiatus! Hillary kicks us off with a story about her anxiety over her daughter’s first experience with unwanted male attention — and her subsequent misadventures in trying to get the girl’s school to teach consent. Artwork for this episode by Lindsay Stripling. … If you’re new to the show or want to get reacquainted, check …

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Help Bring Back The Longest Shortest Time! 7:23

6M ago7:23

7:23

After a 5-year hiatus, The Longest Shortest Time is coming back! We're gonna talk about all things reproductive health: periods, birth control, consent, bodily autonomy, pregnancy, menopause, and so much more — but we can only create a sustainable show with your help. Please join our club, where you'll get to participate in our community AND hear a…

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Introducing Here Lies Me 31:55

3+ y ago31:55

31:55

It's been 2 years since LST ended and now Hillary has a new show! Here Lies Me is dramedy about middle school for teen and adult fans of PEN15 and Big Mouth. Listen to an excerpt (plus a special message from Hillary) right here! … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instag…

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Parents Sometimes Understand 44:13

5+ y ago44:13

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Let's just say this one's inspired by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince. *Note: there is some cursing in this episode — and some talk about the tooth fairy — so you might not want to listen with your kids.* This is the last episode of The Longest Shortest Time! But it isn't really goodbye. Hillary is cooking up something new, probably a project ab…

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Ina May's Guide, Completely Revised and Updated 45:44

5+ y ago45:44

45:44

The mother of modern midwifery returns to tell you (yes, YOU) that if you didn’t have a “natural birth,” you are not a failure. Heads up, this episode contains discussion of childbirth injuries and traumatic birth. ... Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram Website:…

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Busy Philipps Works the Postpartum Hollywood System 42:44

5+ y ago42:44

42:44

Busy Philipps has been working in Hollywood since she was 19 years old. She's always played by the rules when she's had to, but after she had kids, she started making her own rules—at work and at home. This episode contains graphic language and is not suitable for children. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the …

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We Made You A Mix Tape 46:53

5+ y ago46:53

46:53

A baby picked up by the police, the joy and terror of kale, and talking birth control in front of your dad. Three little treasures that we’ve been dying to share with you! This episode contains some uncensored curse words. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram We…

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John Hodgman On Being A Villain Without Really Trying 39:12

5+ y ago39:12

39:12

John Hodgman has made a career out of playing elitist villains on TV. He later realized he's been a villain in real life, too — including, sometimes, to his own children. This episode contains graphic language is not suitable for children. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow u…

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The, Like, Show. Wavy Edition 33:28

5+ y ago33:28

33:28

Our teen panel is back with more parenting advice! Wanna know when to give your kid a smartphone? Why mumble rap is cool? How to maintain a strong relationship with your child? Molly, Mason, and Quincy have the answers. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram Websi…

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It’s A Real Mother, Part 5: Now What? 42:31

5+ y ago42:31

42:31

Author Brigid Schulte fills us in on the current state of working mom discrimination in the United States. And one brave listener shares a story that might just inspire you to fight for changes at your job. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram Website: longestsh…

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How Raina Telgemeier Got Guts 35:20

5+ y ago35:20

35:20

Bees, needles, vomit, and atomic bombs—cartoonist Raina Telgemeier was afraid of them ALL. Hear how she learned to manage her fears, and how she became a hero to children around the globe. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram Website: longestshortesttime.com Lea…

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The Accidental Gay Parents 6 39:16

5+ y ago39:16

39:16

LST faves Trystan and Biff are back! We catch up with them about about parenthood, postpartum bodies, and if there are any more kids in their future. To join the conversation, go to longestshortesttime.com! Sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on Instagram. This episode is brought to you by Bayer Crop Science, Teen Counseling, ThirdLove, Rothy’s, …

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Sperm Series: I Ask a Friend 39:53

5+ y ago39:53

39:53

In the final episode of our three-part series “The Single Lady’s Guide to Sperm Shopping,” your host Andrea Silenzi prepares to ask a friend to be her sperm donor. How will she decide who to pick? … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram Website: longestshortesttime…

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Sperm Series: I Visit a Sperm Bank 33:16

5+ y ago33:16

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In the second of our three-part series “The Single Lady’s Guide to Sperm Shopping,” your host Andrea Silenzi heads to California Cryobank. Will she find her dream donor? … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram Website: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your …

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Sperm Series: I Download an App 37:04

5+ y ago37:04

37:04

In the first of our three-part series “The Single Lady’s Guide to Sperm Shopping,” your host Andrea Silenzi explores an exciting new path towards becoming a single parent. Will she find her sperm donor using… an app? … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram Website:…

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Aack! How Cathy Became a Mom 35:19

5+ y ago35:19

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When cartoonist Cathy Guisewite turned 35, she told her parents she was never getting married and never having a kids. Hear what changed her mind. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram Website: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca…

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When YouTube Is Your Birth Coach 33:46

5+ y ago33:46

33:46

When Tia found out she was pregnant, she wasn’t going to let that stop her from traveling abroad… in her third trimester. Hear why her birth story made international news. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram Website: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about you…

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Oh, The Places You Shouldn't Go! 27:37

5+ y ago27:37

27:37

A summer romp through all the wild places a kid’s imagination can take them in nature, perfect for Boxcar Children, Ingalls Wilder-heads, and “My Side of the Mountain” super-fans. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram Website: longestshortesttime.com Learn more a…

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Breaking Cycles (and Chairs!) with Kulap Vilaysack 33:24

5+ y ago33:24

33:24

When comedian Kulap Vilaysack decided to resolve questions from her family history, she did it in the most extreme way possible: by directing a documentary about her own life. The film is called Origin Story, and to this day, Kulap’s still not sure if she should have made it. Heads up! This episode contains a discussion about physical and emotional…

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When Mommy Boobs Go Viral 32:09

5+ y ago32:09

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Jessica Rose Schrody makes parody raps about motherhood beloved by everyone from Viola Davis to Beyoncé’s Mom. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram Website: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Give The Ellises a Sitcom Already 34:03

6y ago34:03

34:03

Devale and Khadeen Ellis have always imagined their lives as a TV show. Specifically, a sitcom about millennial parenting that takes place in gentrified Brooklyn. But instead of waiting for their big shot, the Ellises started sharing their story online. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest univ…

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Artificial Wombs, Space Babies and Robot Nurses… Oh My! 36:08

6y ago36:08

36:08

What will the future look like for women, families and babies? Futures critic Rose Eveleth believe the future can be more equitable, fun and interesting than we ever dreamed it would be. But, in order to make that real, we have to start talking about it. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest uni…

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I'm Pregnant! 38:06

6y ago38:06

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What does it mean to become a parent when you’re no longer speaking to the parents who raised you? Our producer Jackie Sojico is about to find out ... because she's 7 months pregnant. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram Website: longestshortesttime.com Learn mo…

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How Will They Know I’m Black? 33:36

6y ago33:36

33:36

Myra Jones-Taylor’s son is black, but it’s a constant struggle to get his peers and teachers to see him that way. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram Website: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Transracial Adoption When You’re a POC 29:56

6y ago29:56

29:56

Listener Soni has always dreamed about adopting, but they never expected the adoption process to be so challenging. Plus, LST’s creator Hillary Frank drops in with an exciting update about a new project she’s working on. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram Webs…

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Lactation Muffins, Tape Measure Ponytails and Other Adventures in Adoption 39:25

6y ago39:25

39:25

When Nishta fell in love with her college professor Jill, she knew they were starting a journey without a roadmap. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram Website: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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What My Mother And I Don't Talk About 44:57

6y ago44:57

44:57

This week two different essays about the wounds our moms can leave us with — and what, if anything, can be done to start the healing. Note: This week’s episode includes adult language and talks about physical and emotional abuse. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Insta…

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Vasectomies! Get Nuts! Go Nads! 36:25

6y ago36:25

36:25

Over the years, we’ve talked a lot about women’s fertility and birth control. But, isn’t it about time we hear what it means when family planning is Dad’s responsibility? … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram Website: longestshortesttime.com Hillary Frank's Weird…

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One Mom’s Late-Term Abortion 36:42

6y ago36:42

36:42

Late-term abortions are extremely rare, except for in political rhetoric. We’ll hear the story behind the headlines from a mom who ended her pregnancy at 29 weeks. Note: This episode talks about abortion and child loss. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram Websi…

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The Qualities and Characteristics of 7th-Borns 30:54

6y ago30:54

30:54

Robby Hoffman is a comedian, and she is the seventh-born child in her family. She's never met another #7 ... until now. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram Website: longestshortesttime.com Hillary Frank's Weird Parenting Wins book is here! Many of you are in it…

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The Political Power of Black Motherhood 35:45

6y ago35:45

35:45

Author Dani McClain explains what makes mothering an inherently political act, especially for black women. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram Website: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Dani Shapiro’s Family Secret 43:38

6y ago43:38

43:38

When a bestselling memoirist took a DNA test on a whim, the results were confusing. But then, her whole life suddenly made sense. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram Website: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc…

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Rewriting Your Adoption Story 37:02

6y ago37:02

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When you decide to have a baby, you plan on extending your family. But when Nicole got pregnant, she took that really seriously. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram Website: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch…

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Toy Stories 40:16

6y ago40:16

40:16

Toys are these powerful objects that test and tax the caregiving abilities of children and parents alike. Today on the show, an American Girl Doll superfan, Hillary Frank’s husband Jonathan Menjivar saves a life, and an overdue apology for Grandma Bertha. (Heads up, the first half of the show contains adult language.) … Join LST+ for community and …

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Baby Shark Attack 31:37

6y ago31:37

31:37

We dive deep into the hit kids song and hopefully come up alive (doo doo doo doo doo doo). … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram Website: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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MILF 37:19

6y ago37:19

37:19

Is MILF a fun shorthand for "sexy mom" or does it tell another story? Note: This episode contains adult language and themes. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram Website: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice…

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Lucy Knisley Redraws Her Birth Story 42:56

6y ago42:56

42:56

Cartoonist Lucy Knisley couldn’t wait to draw the day her son was born. But how do you draw something if you can’t remember it? Note: This episode contains a traumatic birth experience. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram Website: longestshortesttime.com Learn …

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When the Family Band Isn’t Your Thing 40:06

6y ago40:06

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When you're born into a family famous for their musical ties, is joining them a birthright or a curse? Lucy Wainwright Roche and her mom Suzzy Roche join us live in studio. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram Website: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about yo…

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Weird Parenting Wins FTW 39:38

6+ y ago39:38

39:38

Our show’s host Andrea Silenzi is talking with LST’s executive producer/creator Hillary Frank today to answer parenting problems using only things Hillary has learned from making her book, Weird Parenting Wins. Order it here. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram…

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Postpartum House Arrest 45:54

6+ y ago45:54

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After Jessica gave birth to her first child, her own mother sabotaged her plans of postpartum bliss. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram Website: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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When Your Uterus Wants Out 29:52

6+ y ago29:52

29:52

A woman finds she can’t become a mom without a hysterectomy. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram Website: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Hillary Frank | QCODE

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Must Love Fish 30:13

6+ y ago30:13

30:13

When Geneva was looking for her future partner, she made a list of 37 things she wanted. Number one was Native. In this episode, we used an excerpt from RWC flash mob Maori Haka by YouTube user kash1n21 under a Creative Commons license. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us o…

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The Polycule 32:33

6+ y ago32:33

32:33

Have you ever wondered how polyamorous parents do their thing? Turns out it’s not just about sex?! … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram Website: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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