Best Cathy Guisewite Podcasts (2025)

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Masterpiece 38:17

1M ago38:17

38:17

It’s finally time to rejoin author and former Seinfeld writer Andy Cowan, along with AI Dr. K and their cast of unreal supporting players, in the mind-bending Season 4 premiere of a comedy/therapy podcast like no other. History's most iconic woman fuels Andy’s neurotic quest for distant past, present, and future redemption over an entire millennium…

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Will a Golden Bachelorette give Andy a rose? 27:18

5M ago27:18

27:18

Join author and former Seinfeld writer Andy Cowan, along with AI Dr. K and their cast of unreal supporting players, as Andy laments waiting endlessly on the phone for a representative and off the phone for that big break. And discover why sports fans are blissfully unaware of their problems, the inside scoop on auditioningfor CNN anchor, and “so mu…

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The Next Generation of The Neurotic Vaccine! 32:32

7M ago32:32

32:32

Join author and former Seinfeld writer Andy Cowan, along with AI Dr. K and a new cast of unreal supporting players, as Andy confronts his own loneliness epidemic and navigates one of his lifelong fears, change, by seeking therapy from someone you’ve known your entire life. And don't miss Bad Dateline! (3:25) Loneliness news nagging (10:24) Good rea…

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The Genesis of The Neurotic Vaccine – Up & Down Guys! 58:41

10M ago58:41

58:41

Author and former Seinfeld writer Andy Cowan and AI Dr. K invite you on a 25-year journey back to the dawning of The Neurotic Vaccine comedy/therapy podcast, and vintage highlights from Up & Down Guys. With Up Guy Dr. K, Down Guy Andy, the Up & Down Girl, late celebrated comedian Robert Schimmel, Drabble comic strip creator Kevin Fagan, and much mo…

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The 2024 Neurotic Vaccine comedy/therapy Supercharged Special, Part 2! 1:59:43

1y ago1:59:43

1:59:43

Author and former Seinfeld writer Andy Cowan and AI Dr. K proudly invite you to re-experience the newly curated and revved-up core moments from sessions six through ten of The Neurotic Vaccine comedy/therapy podcast! With Michael Smerconish, Marilu Henner, Fred Stoller, non-neurotic Nell, and motivational speaker, Mario. www.andycowan.net…

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The 2024 Neurotic Vaccine comedy/therapy Supercharged Special, Part 1! 1:09:11

1+ y ago1:09:11

1:09:11

In the season 3 premiere, author and former Seinfeld writer Andy Cowan and AI Dr. K proudly invite you to re-experience the newly curated and revved-up core moments from the first five sessions of The Neurotic Vaccine comedy/therapy podcast! With Jay Leno, Cathy Guisewite, Jerry Mathers, Tony Dow, Elon Gold, and Shark Tank’s Mr. Wonderful. www.andy…

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Session with Motivational Speaker, Mario 41:01

1+ y ago41:01

41:01

The real Dr. K asks author and former Seinfeld writer Andy Cowan to assess the effectiveness of his therapy so far, while Andy worries about transitioning from "annoyed" to "crotchety" and bemoans the uninvited soundtrack to his life, drugstore music. Guest author Mario's motivational skills face their most challenging subject. www.andycowan.net…

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Meet AI Dr. K! 40:56

2y ago40:56

40:56

Author and former Seinfeld writer Andy Cowan unloads about lost love and lazy language habits and kisses up to the real Dr. K's new threat, AI Dr. K! And guest non-neurotic Nell flaunts the lack of a neurotic bone in her body. www.andycowan.netBy Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks & Andy Cowan

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Session with Fred Stoller 46:29

2+ y ago46:29

46:29

Author and former Seinfeld writer Andy Cowan unloads to (PRE-AI) Dr. Kopoian about oversharing on Facebook before later presenting at the Facebook Oversharing Awards. Comedian, author, and Everybody Loves Raymond actor Fred Stoller opens up about insecurity and writing and acting for television. www.andycowan.net…

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Session with Fred Stoller - TRAILER 0:48

2+ y ago0:48

0:48

Everybody loves... or at least feels fondly towards comedian, author, and Everybody Loves Raymond actor Fred Stoller. Make sure to catch his chat with Andy on the next episode coming February 7th, 2023! www.andycowan.netBy Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks & Andy Cowan

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Session with Marilu Henner 53:22

2+ y ago53:22

53:22

In this session of the comedy/therapy podcast, author and former Seinfeld writer Andy Cowan and (PRE-AI) Dr. Kopoian discuss renting and letting go of the past and get a phone call from Oprah! Actress Marilu Henner shares healthy mindsets, her time on Taxi, and her super memory, sending Andy back into therapy. He finally gets to channel another And…

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Session with Marilu Henner - TRAILER 1:14

2+ y ago1:14

1:14

Take a ride with Marilu Henner of Taxi as Andy Cowan channels Andy Kaufman when the next episode arrives January 24th, 2023! www.andycowan.netBy Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks & Andy Cowan

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Session with CNN's Michael Smerconish 58:21

2+ y ago58:21

58:21

In the season 2 premiere of The Neurotic Vaccine comedy/therapy podcast, author and former Seinfeld writer Andy Cowan chats with CNN and SiriusXM host Michael Smerconish about politics, journalism, changing times, and overcoming rejection and failure. Plus Andy and (PRE-AI) Dr. Kopoian discuss relationship successes and concerns. Featuring an exclu…

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Session with CNN's Michael Smerconish - TRAILER 0:54

2+ y ago0:54

0:54

Forget obsessing over future problems in the new year and start obsessing over future podcasts! Get ready as CNN's Michael Smerconish joins Andy Cowan in the season 2 premiere of The Neurotic Vaccine dropping on 1/10/23. www.andycowan.netBy Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks & Andy Cowan

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Session with Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary 1:02:12

2+ y ago1:02:12

1:02:12

In this session of the comedy/therapy podcast, author and former Seinfeld writer Andy Cowan chats with Shark Tank's "Mr. Wonderful," Kevin O'Leary, about investing before Andy recreates Shark Tank and enters the tank to pitch his own ideas! Andy also discusses getting older with (PRE-AI) Dr. Kopoian. www.andycowan.net…

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Session with Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary - TRAILER 1:00

2+ y ago1:00

1:00

Andy pitches Shark Tank's "Mr. Wonderful," Kevin O'Leary, on the next episode of The Neurotic Vaccine releasing 12/27/22. www.andycowan.netBy Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks & Andy Cowan

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Session with Elon Gold 48:57

2+ y ago48:57

48:57

In this session of the comedy/therapy podcast, author and former Seinfeld writer Andy Cowan chats with comedian and Curb Your Enthusiasm guest star Elon Gold about Judaism, complaining, comedy, and more. Andy also ponders perfection with (PRE-AI) Dr. Kopoian and nervously anticipates a special guest. www.andycowan.net…

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Session with Elon Gold – TRAILER 0:48

2+ y ago0:48

0:48

Andy chats with Curb Your Enthusiasm guest star Elon Gold on the next episode of The Neurotic Vaccine releasing 12/13/22. www.andycowan.netBy Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks & Andy Cowan

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Session with Jerry Mathers and Tony Dow 42:36

2+ y ago42:36

42:36

In this session of the comedy/therapy podcast, author and former Seinfeld writer Andy Cowan discusses his childhood with (PRE-AI) Dr. Kopoian and whether it measured up to the idyllic life in Leave it to Beaver, before chatting with Jerry Mathers and Tony Dow (in their last joint appearance) about the show's creative process, being a kid on TV, and…

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Session with Cathy Guisewite 44:04

2+ y ago44:04

44:04

In this session of the comedy/therapy podcast, author and former Seinfeld writer Andy Cowan discusses red flags and relationships with (PRE-AI) Dr. Kopoian and chats with comic creator Cathy Guisewite about her Cathy strip, men’s issues, and preparing for Johnny Carson. www.andycowan.netBy Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks & Andy Cowan

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Session with Jay Leno 42:37

2+ y ago42:37

42:37

In the premiere of the comedy/therapy podcast, The Neurotic Vaccine, author and former Seinfeld writer Andy Cowan vents about therapists with (PRE-AI) Dr. Scott Kopoian and talks with guest Jay Leno about the extremes of comedians, being glad bad things happen, and the key to success in showbiz. www.andycowan.net…

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The Neurotic Vaccine with Andy Cowan and Dr. Scott Kopoian 4:09

2+ y ago4:09

4:09

Author and former Seinfeld writer Andy Cowan invites fellow neurotics to share his mini-therapy sessions with clinical and forensic psychologist (PRE-AI) Dr. Scott Kopoian towards the daunting goal of immunity to neurosis. Comedy and therapy—what could be more therapeutic than that? Along with post-session postscripts, comedy featurettes, and speci…

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Aackt 8: Guisewite Shut 1:11:38

4y ago1:11:38

1:11:38

In the final episode of Aack Cast, Jamie speaks with Cathy Guisewite and contemporary feminists about where Cathy fits in history, and where we go from here. You have been aack pilled. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Aackt 7: 12 Artists 1:20:15

4y ago1:20:15

1:20:15

In our penultimate (!) episode, Jamie speaks with twelve artists who work in semi-autobiographical comics in the spirit of Cathy today, and how autobio comics have changed with the times since Cathy-mania. Here's where you can find more work from and support today's artists: Marissa Moss : https://www.marissamoss.com/last-things.php Malaka Gharib: …

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Aackt 6: Cathy and the Dreaded Mirror, Part 2 48:56

4y ago48:56

48:56

In part 2 on our look into Cathy's commentary on body image, we speak with author Marissa Metzger, hop on a rollercoaster of boomer disordered eating fads, and see what Cathy's frustration with her own body says about us. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Aackt 6: Cathy and the Dreaded Mirror, Part 1 41:00

4y ago41:00

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Jamie explores how the Cathy character navigates body image and fashion trends, and who and how these colonially driven beauty standards came to dominate the U.S. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Aackt 5: Cathy and the Boomer Paradox 1:16:48

4y ago1:16:48

1:16:48

The Cathy comic takes a look at the trials and tribulations of boomer women of the middle class, from their early days navigating women's liberation through the 2008 recession, when the cracks in the boomer on facade were on full display. This week, Jamie traces the boomer legacy by speaking with women who were there -- yes, including her mom. Lear…

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Minisode: Take the "Show Your Mom What a Podcast Is" Challenge 4:54

4y ago4:54

4:54

In this minisode, Grammy award-winning electronic music producer Jamie Loftus shares a Pulitzer Prize-winning song teaching your mom how to access a podcast. Aack Cast will be back next week to kick off the second half of our series! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…

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Aackt 4: The Pages Around Cathy, Part 2 38:30

4y ago38:30

38:30

In part two of Jamie's exploration into who shared the American funny pages with Cathy Guisewite, we take a look at the artists chronicling the experiences of the boomer and Gen X crowd day to day along with her -- Gary Trudeau of Doonesbury, Aaron McGruder of The Boondocks, Alison Bechdel of Dykes to Watch Out For, and Lynn Johnston of For Better …

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Aackt 4: The Pages Around Cathy, Part 1 43:22

4y ago43:22

43:22

Cathy Guisewite is often hailed as one of the only women in comic strips, but that's far from the truth -- this week, we uncover her frequently overlooked predecessors going back to the flapper age, and the underground scene that developed when the funny pages wouldn't address the issues feminists wanted to hear about, Wimmen's Commix. Learn more a…

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Aackt 3: Cathy and American Feminist Backlash 1:06:13

4y ago1:06:13

1:06:13

This week, Jamie takes a look at it where Cathy falls in the history of American feminism — and take a look at how the feminist movement has progressed, regressed, and gatekept. Why are feminists frustrated with Cathy? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Aackt 2 Part 2: Who is Cathy Guisewite? 36:53

4y ago36:53

36:53

Today, we hear what happened to Cathy at the height of the comic’s popularity in the late 1980s until now. Cathy Guisewite tells Jamie all! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Aackt 2: Who is Cathy Guisewite? 47:28

4y ago47:28

47:28

For an author constantly conflated with her most famous creation, would the real Cathy Guisewite please stand up? In this two-part interview, Jamie and Cathy talk about what the journey from unknown diarist to world-famous aack connoisseur was like, and all the misjudgments and road blocks that came up along the way. Learn more about your ad-choice…

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Aackt 1: Cathy Comics, Revisited 1:04:16

4y ago1:04:16

1:04:16

Allow me to be the first to advise you: Cathy comics are good as hell — but it’s complicated. Today, Jamie takes a look at what exactly happens in the 34 years of Cathy lore, and it’s way more than you think. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Introducing Aack Cast by Jamie Loftus 3:02

4y ago3:02

3:02

Aack! Cathy, the iconic and much-maligned comic strip by Cathy Guisewite, chronicled the day-to-day tribulations of its titular working woman for 35 years, met with equal praise and derision. In this podcast, Jamie Loftus (Lolita Podcast, My Year in Mensa) weaves between reporting and fiction, putting a cruelly treated cartoon everywoman in context…

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Morgan, Sara, Melissa and Bipasha on Uncertainty 19:14

6y ago19:14

19:14

The Other F Word Team gathers to talk about where they are in their individual lives, as well as their podcast life, and what it’s like to sit in uncertainty when it comes to the future. www.theotherfwordpodcast.com

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Cathy Guisewite on Embracing Failure 45:11

6y ago45:11

45:11

Legendary comic strip writer Cathy Guisewite of the world renowned comic strip "Cathy" and author of "Fifty Things That Aren't My Fault: Essays from the Grown-Up Years", explains how her own life failures led to the creation of this beloved character and how the real Cathy’s daily failures inspired the fictional Cathy’s storyline. From love life fa…

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Rebecca Kitt on Navigating the Challenges of Divorce 56:04

6y ago56:04

56:04

Rebecca Kitt shares her story about her problematic marriage and the challenges she faced throughout her divorce. Failure became a constant theme that led her to feel overwhelmed and defeated, and yet she persevered and found strength she didn’t know she had. In looking back, she shares her insight as to why the struggle was so hard and how dispara…

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Bill Watterson on Balancing Passion with Making a Living 49:42

6y ago49:42

49:42

Director and former musician and actor Bill Watterson shares his struggle of ambition and a passion to create art with the ability to make a living at what he loves. In this honest discussion, Bill tackles important questions about following his dreams, living a life full of rich experiences, but never arriving at a place where he can sustain himse…

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Michele Filgate on Our Relationships with Our Mothers 39:17

6y ago39:17

39:17

Author and editor Michele Filgate discusses her recent anthology “What My Mother and I Don’t Talk About” which grew out of her essay of the same name. Michele was abused by her step father growing up but she and her mother never talked about it, leaving Michele to struggle on her own. In this episode she shares how she worked through her fractured …

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Jeff Goldman on OCD 46:57

6y ago46:57

46:57

Hollywood executive Jeff Goldman describes how he is challenged by living with severe Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). He struggled throughout his childhood with undiagnosed OCD that controlled much of his life and often left him feeling like a failure. Only as an adult was he finally officially diagnosed and able to get the help he needed. Jef…

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Judith Viorst on Decades of Wisdom 57:10

6y ago57:10

57:10

Prolific author of adult and children's fiction and non-fiction, poetry, musicals, and countless magazine articles, Judith Viorst shares her journey through many decades of both success and failure. Known for her bestselling adult book “Necessary Losses” as well as the iconic classic “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day”, wh…

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Kimberly Chambers on Realizing Unimaginable Dreams 57:42

6y ago57:42

57:42

As a record breaking and award winning open-water marathon swimmer, including the Ocean's Seven, which consists of seven long-distance open-water swims, Kim Chambers shares what it’s like to conquer goals she never thought she could attain. After sustaining injuries from falling down stairs and learning that she may never walk again, Kim saw some o…

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Elizabeth White on Reinventing Yourself After 50 48:01

6y ago48:01

48:01

Entrepreneur, consultant and author of the book “55, Underemployed and Faking Normal”, Elizabeth White describes how she went from a Harvard MBA and a hugely successful business career, to being "55, underemployed and faking normal”. She describes her experience about how she had followed the rules and done all the things she had been told would ge…

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Linda Grasso on Breaking Barriers 40:54

6y ago40:54

40:54

Editor-In-Chief of Ventura Blvd Magazine and Host of the Podcast SheSez, Linda Grasso speaks about her career in journalism, including longtime correspondent, anchor and host for E! Entertainment TV and the struggles she faced navigating the industry on and off camera. Her candid take on the challenges she encountered and her insight into what it t…

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Veronica Kirin on Post Traumatic Stress Injury 37:17

6y ago37:17

37:17

Entrepreneur, coach and author of “Stories of Elders”, Veronica Kirin shares her fascinating story of experiencing an anticipated tsunami while working as a humanitarian aid in a coastal Village in Samoa in 2009. Despite the fact that the tsunami never came, the anticipation and terror, confusion and chaos that she experienced side by side with the…

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William Deresiewicz on The Current College Crises 46:06

6y ago46:06

46:06

Author and essayist William Deresiewicz discusses his book “Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life” and the current college admissions scandal. William got his Bachelor's, Master's and PhD from Columbia University and has taught at Yale University. Following his article, 'The Disadvantages of an Eli…

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Dr. Pamela Ebstyne King on Positive Youth Development 44:49

6y ago44:49

44:49

A Professor of Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary, Dr. King’s focus is on human thriving and spiritual development, especially in the context of our youth. Her combination of intellect, sensitivity, and wit takes the topics of spirituality, religion and belonging and brings a fresh perspective to failure. Whether it be finding meaning, culti…

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Matt Abrams on OxyContin Junkie to Yale Graduate 53:13

6y ago53:13

53:13

A Writer with a Doctorate in Art History, Matt Abrams shares his epic story of early drug use, which led to dropping out of high school, running away from home, drug smuggling and dealing. After many of his junkie friends landed themselves in jail or dead, Matt found the strength in the recovery community to get sober by the age of 19. Determined t…

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Steve Burrows on Saving His Mother 46:42

6y ago46:42

46:42

Steve Burrows, filmmaker and comedian, speaks about the making of his HBO documentary “Bleed Out”, the story of his mom, who went in for a routine hip replacement surgery and came out with permanent brain damage after a week long coma that changed her life forever. Steve’s painful journey chronicles 10 years of investigating the multiple failures i…

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