Best Childfree Support Podcasts (2026)

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Regretful Parents: "My Girlfriend Gave Me An Ultimatum" | Reddit Stories 7:08

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Welcome back to the Regretful Parents series. This week, Erika and Kristen read and react to a post from the Regretful Parents subreddit titled “Feel Like I’ve Ruined My Life.” Spoiler alert: he kind of has. A 29-year-old man agrees to an ultimatum — have a baby before 30 or never — and now finds himself exhausted, resentful, intimacy-deprived, and…

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From Law to Literature: Rachael Eckles' Evolution 1:17:27

16d ago1:17:27

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We're sitting down with Rachael Eckles. In this conversation, Rachael shares her journey to becoming child-free, her career evolution from law and bioethics to fiction writing, and her advocacy for women's health. She discusses the impact of her education and health experiences on her life choices, the importance of diverse voices in publishing, an…

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Regretful Parents: "I Scheduled Two Abortions But Chickened Out" | Reddit Stories 12:04

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In this episode, Erika and Kristen dive into a jaw-dropping Reddit post titled “I Am A Roller Coaster Of Regret And Acceptance.” From religious guilt to missed abortions, dating struggles as a single parent, and the crushing realities of living with family, this story sparks one of our most chaotic discussions yet. We unpack: Why people banking on …

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Regretful Parents: "Our NICU Bill Was $4 Million" | Reddit Stories 11:04

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In today’s Regretful Parents episode, Erika and Kristen dive into a viral story from the I Regret Having Children Facebook page — and this time, it’s not a confession but a financial horror story. An Ohio mom’s TikTok exploded online after revealing the NICU bill for her premature quadruplets: $4.04 million. Erika and Kristen unpack the wild realit…

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“They’re All Pedophiles”: Comedian Liza Treyger On Abuse, Power, And Protecting Kids 1:44:35

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Today we are joined by the hilarious Liza Treyger, otherwise known as Glitter Cheese on social media. Liza is a comedian you may know from Netflix’s The Degenerates and Survival of the Thickest or her hit podcast That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, where she dives deep into Law & Order episodes, true crime, and pop culture. She’s hilarious and if you…

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Regretful Parents: "Motherhood Has Been Hell For My Anxiety” | Reddit Stories 21:35

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Welcome back to our Regretful Parents series. In this episode, Kristen and Erika react to a Reddit post titled “Motherhood Has Been Hell As An Anxious Person,” where an overwhelmed mom explains how becoming a parent completely destroyed her mental health, sleep, and sense of stability. This is one of the most honest Reddit parenting stories we’ve c…

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Regretful Parents: "I Don’t Want This Baby — But My Husband Does" | Reddit Stories 15:30

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Welcome back to another episode in our Regretful Parents series — where we dive deep into stories from the Regretful Parents subreddit. Today’s post comes from a woman who is 7 weeks pregnant, spiraling with anxiety, and realizing she may not actually want a baby — even though her husband does. She’s 35, terrified of change, and suddenly questionin…

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Self-Hypnosis For The Holidays: Childfree Therapist Maggie Dickens On Nervous System Regulation 1:30:10

1M ago1:30:10

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This episode’s returning guest is Maggie Dickens, licensed therapist and the host of Unapologetically Childfree. Maggie’s built an incredible space for childfree women who are done holding it all together for everyone else and ready to feel as supported as everyone else. She’s got a mix of therapy smarts, real talk, and a calming energy that makes …

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Regretful Parents: "Having Kids Destroyed My Wife's Sex Drive" | Reddit Stories 8:55

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Welcome back our Regretful Parents series! In this episode, Erika and Kristen react to a viral Reddit post from a parent who openly regrets having kids — and his reasons why will make your jaw drop. From religious guilt and peer pressure to capitalism and walkable cities, this conversation breaks down why so many parents are speaking out about regr…

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Regretful Parents: "Prison Would Be Better" | Reddit Stories 24:19

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Select Regretful Parents episodes are being uploaded to the podcast feed — to watch the full series, visit Dinky Podcast on our YouTube! Welcome back to our Regretful Parents series, where hosts Erika and Kristen read and react to posts from parents who regret having kids. This episode dives into a Reddit confession titled “4 A.M. Thoughts” — a raw…

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Natasha Vaynblat On Writing For Fallon, Comedy Central, And Choosing A Childfree Life 55:13

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Today we’re joined by the hilarious Natasha Vaynblat, a New York–based comedian and writer embracing the childfree life. You’ve seen her work on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and her debut stand-up album We’re All Dads Here was named one of Paste’s Best Comedy Albums and featured in Vulture’s “5 Albums to Watch Right Now.” Natasha is also…

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Forty Whacks But Zero Kids: The Childfree Tale Of Lizzie Borden (FREE BONUS EXCLUSIVE!) 48:05

2M ago48:05

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In the spirit of Halloween, Kristen and Erika decided to give you ALL the bonus Halloween content! Enjoy!!! If you don’t immediately recognize her name, you may know the famous nursery rhyme: Lizzie Borden took an axe, she gave her mother 40 whacks; when she saw what she had done, she gave her father 41. Besides her infamy in American crime history…

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The Salem Witch Trials (FREE BONUS EXCLUSIVE!) 54:43

2M ago54:43

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In the spirit of Halloween, Kristen and Erika decided to give you ALL the bonus Halloween content! Enjoy!!! This past summer, Kristen visited Salem, MA — the city best known for one of the most devastating events of early American history: the Salem Witch Trials. Given some parallels and stereotypes between witches and childfree women (i.e., childl…

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What Scotland’s Witch Trials Can Teach Us Today 1:09:12

2M ago1:09:12

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For nearly 175 years — from 1563 until its repeal in 1736 — this act stood as part of Scotland’s law. In that time, it is estimated that 3,000 to 5,000 people were accused of witchcraft. Of those, a staggering 84 percent were women. Torture, often in the form of sleep deprivation and relentless interrogation, was routine. Executions followed — freq…

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The Childfree Horror Film You’ve Been Waiting For (With Sapphire Sandalo) 1:16:39

3M ago1:16:39

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Is Marriage Hard? Let’s Discuss 1:15:43

3M ago1:15:43

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In this episode, Erika and Kristen dive into the complexities of marriage, exploring whether it is truly hard or if it depends on circumstances. They share personal experiences, discuss societal expectations, and analyze YOUR feedback via Instagram Stories. Plus, we touch on the impact of children in marriage and the importance of communication and…

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Creating A Childfree Will 1:00:36

4M ago1:00:36

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Today we are talking through one of our favorite topics: DEATH. Kristen and Erika talk about the importance of making a will, the ins and outs of what happens with your property after you die, and how to make a will today for free. (For legal purposes this is not legal advice. Consult a lawyer for verifiable information.) Timestamps: 2:33 - Dink Yo…

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Childfree Author Andrea Bartz Returns! 1:11:49

4M ago1:11:49

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We have something very special for you today — about a month ago, we had bestselling author Andrea Bartz join our Patreon book club for a discussion about her new book, The Last Ferry Out. Andrea was on the show previously on one of our best-performing episodes on childfree representation in the media, so go back and listen to that episode! Our Chr…

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Where Wonder Meets Proof 33:05

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Text us your thoughts on this episode! In this episode, I explore the mysterious and measurable ways our energy shapes reality. From the pioneering research of Princeton’s PEAR Lab and the Global Consciousness Project, to the healing power of Reiki and the heart’s electromagnetic field, to the quantum experiments that reveal how observation itself …

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Trad Wives Pt. 2: The Manosphere + “Princess Treatment” 1:05:55

5M ago1:05:55

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In this follow-up to our first tradwives episode, we dive into the toxic world of the manosphere and the concept of “princess treatment.” From Andrew Tate wannabes to algorithm-fed misogyny, we unpack how these online communities are radicalizing young men, feeding the male loneliness epidemic, and warp ideas about relationships. What you’ll hear i…

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An Astrologer Explains What Your Birth Chart Says About Being Childfree 1:39:29

5M ago1:39:29

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Before we talk about today’s episode, consider taking a trip with Dinky! We have two amazing trips: A long weekend in Mexico City, and a Christmas Markets adventure in Germany. Is your childfree choice written in the stars? In this episode, we sit down with astrologer Christina Garcia to explore what astrology reveals about the decision not to have…

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Tokophobia: The Extreme Fear Of Childbirth No One Talks About 39:57

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What if the very thought of pregnancy or giving birth filled you with terror — not just discomfort or anxiety, but real, paralyzing fear?In this episode, Erika and Kristen explore tokophobia, an often-overlooked condition defined by the Cleveland Clinic as an extreme fear of childbirth. Tokophobia can affect people so severely that they may go to g…

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Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" 46:46

6M ago46:46

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A lot to unpack in this episode! Today we are talking about Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill": what it includes and, most importantly, what's at stake for Americans when it comes to Medicaid, increasing federal debt, AI, and impacts specific to "childless adults." Note: We’re recording this on June 20, 2025 and the Senate won’t even start debating the b…

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How To Menopause (With Tamsen Fadal) 49:30

7M ago49:30

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Our guest today needs no introduction, as you’ve likely seen her all over your FYP educating the masses on midlife and menopause. Tamsen Fadal is the bestselling author of How To Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life, and Feel Even Better Than Before, the host of the Tamsen Show Podcast, and the creator, producer, and executive p…

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Regretful Parents (Facebook Edition) 48:09

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Today we’re revisiting a crowd fave: regretful parents! We spiced it up this time and went to a new source for regretful parents content: Facebook’s “I Regret Having Children” page. Can you imagine anything more depressing than posting about regretting parenthood on Facebook?? Me either! Tune in for a great recap of three stories found on Meta's wo…

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Kink, Anxiety, & Powerlifting (With Bestselling Queer, Korean-American Author R. O. Kwon) 1:22:47

8M ago1:22:47

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R. O. Kwon is the author of the two best selling books —The Incendiaries and Exhibit, the second of which received a New York Times Editors’ Choice award. Kwon’s writing has appeared in The New York Times, New Yorker, Time, Vanity Fair, The Guardian, and beyond — often writing about abortion rights, being childfree, as well as her identities as an …

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The SAVE Act: This New Law Might Disrupt Your Ability To Vote 1:03:48

8M ago1:03:48

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Let’s talk about the SAVE act — the new legislation moving through Congress that has TikTok worried that many women and trans people will no longer be eligible to vote. If you’re unfamiliar, the SAVE Act would require all Americans to prove their citizenship with documentation unavailable to millions and upend the way every American citizen registe…

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Why Egypt Is Such A Great DINK Destination 1:13:23

8M ago1:13:23

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If you’ve been thinking about joining Dinky on a trip but not yet quite sold, this is the episode for you! In March, Dinky took 20 members of the Dink Squad to the bucket list destination every person who wanted to become an archeologist dreamt of going: Egypt. In this episode, we’ll recount the experience and share some audio clips from the travel…

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FREE BONUS: How Family Law Convinced Me Not To Have Kids (With Lawyer Caitlin Easter) 58:34

9M ago58:34

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Enjoy this full preview of the our bonus episodes! The Dinky Patreon is officially live — join now to support the show + gain access to weekly, ad-free episodes, chat with us & other childfree pals in the Dinky Discord, join our virtual book club, and more! Today we are joined by Caitlin Easter, who has been practicing family law in Oregon since 20…

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Sneak Peek: Which Muppets Are Childfree? (Part 2) 2:37

9M ago2:37

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To get access to the full episode, subscribe to our Patreon. In the second part of this stupid series, Kristen and Erika explore one of our favorite topics, The Muppets, and whether or not each character would have had kids or been childfree by choice. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support.…

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Momfluencers & The Notorious Case of Ruby Franke 1:05:16

9M ago1:05:16

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Today we are talking about a cult adjacent to Tradwives: the Momfluencer. According to Wikipedia: “A mom influencer or momfluencer is a mother who shares the early moments of motherhood on social media, often utilizing sites such as Instagram.” Or, as Vox reports, “The simplest definition (of a momfluencer) is someone who has monetized her maternal…

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Sneak Peek: How Family Law Convinced Me Not To Have Kids (With Lawyer Caitlin Easter) 3:36

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To get access to the full episode, subscribe to our Patreon. Today we are joined by Caitlin Easter, who has been practicing family law in Oregon since 2016. Her and her fiancee are proudly childfree by choice, a decision reinforced by what she witnesses in her career as a divorce and child custody attorney. We’ll be talking to her about her day-to-…

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Climate Change, LA Wildfires, & The Emerging Field Of Climate Medicine (With Dr. Emily Sbiroli) 1:32:34

10M ago1:32:34

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Today we are speaking with Dr. Emily Sbiroli, a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician based in Southern California. She has expertise in climate medicine, healthcare sector decarbonization, and clinician education in these issues. She holds a Diploma in Climate Medicine from the University of Colorado and completed the National Physician Fel…

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Sneak Peek: Erika Gets Quizzed About The Female Reproductive System 2:59

10M ago2:59

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Enjoy Erika sweating over whether she knows high school education material about her body. To get access to the full episode, subscribe to our Patreon. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support.By Dinky

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Your Favorite 82-Year-Old Childfree Pioneer Returns (With Marcia Drut-Davis) 1:15:08

10M ago1:15:08

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Our guest today needs no introduction, as she’s the guest of our most-beloved episode. That’s right, we’re talking to Marcia Drut-Davis to cap off our three-part series on childfree trailblazers. Now 82 years young, Marcia is a pioneer of the childfree lifestyle and author of two books: ‘Confessions Of A Childfree Woman’ and ‘What? You Don’t Want C…

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Sneak Peek: Reacting To Reddit’s Worst Parenting Posts 4:22

11M ago4:22

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To get access to the full episode, subscribe to our Patreon. Today, we are reading some of the most disturbing parent-related posts on “the Reddit,” where I created a Dinkypod account signed up for every SubReddit related to having kids, from r/pregnant, r/parenting, and our personal favorite – r/regretfulparents. We will react in real time to some…

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Childfree During The Reagan Administration (With Childfree Trailblazer Marie Bernardy) 1:20:13

11M ago1:20:13

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Today, we’re kicking off the second episode in our series on childfree trailblazers with a conversation with Marie Bernardy. Marie and her husband, Bill, met in 1968 and have been married since 1974. She served as Development Director for Planned Parenthood (in both CA and OR); Vice-President for Development at two CA hospitals, and Executive Direc…

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Sneak Peek: Which Muppets Are Childfree? 5:11

11M ago5:11

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To get access to the full episode, subscribe to our Patreon. In this stupid episode, Kristen (buzzed) and Erika (high) explore one of our favorite topics, The Muppets, and whether or not each character would have had kids or been childfree by choice. Dinky is now on Substack — free of charge! Subscribe now to access exclusive content, unhinged meme…

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Getting Sterilized In The 1970s (With Joan Eisenstodt, Childfree Trailblazer) 1:35:30

11M ago1:35:30

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We’re kicking off the first episode in a series on childfree trailblazers with a conversation with Joan Eisenstodt. An Ohio native, Joan moved to Washington, DC in 1978 and worked in the hospitality industry by trade. She was an early member of The National Organization for Non-Parents, which later became the National Alliance For Optional Parentho…

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Sneak Peek: Shit People Say! (Comments Section Edition) 2:48

11M ago2:48

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To access the full bonus episode, sign up for our Patreon. In this episode, we dive into Shit People Say, our recurring segment where we discuss the dumb shit that people have the audacity to say out loud. In this edition, Kristen and Erika chat about various social media comments that have pissed us off (well, Kristen anyway). Become a supporter o…

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Getting The F*@$ Out Of America (With Maggie Dickens) 1:11:20

12M ago1:11:20

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Our guest today is Maggie Dickens. Maggie is a licensed therapist and relationship coach and with her Unapologetically Childfree community of more than 80,000 worldwide, she shares expert guidance. We recently joined Maggie on her podcast, where we screamed into the void about the recent election results (be sure to check that out!) and knew her ex…

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Sneak Peek: How Many Kids Would You Have To Solve Climate Change? (Shit People Say) 8:46

12M ago8:46

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To access the full bonus episode, sign up for our Patreon. In this episode, we dive into Shit People Say, our recurring segment where we discuss the dumb shit that people have the audacity to say out loud. In this edition, Kristen and Erika chat about a legendary Facebook post that’s been making the rounds on Reddit and Twitter where a mom laments …

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A Childfree Man’s Perspective On Living With A Fatal Genetic Disease (With Todd Warner) 1:28:30

1y ago1:28:30

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Today, we’re talking to a very special guest: Todd Warner. Todd has been a long-time Dinky community member — but when we met him at our Portland Happy Hour in October, we knew we had to sit down to talk with him more about his life. I think it’s safe to call Todd an activity junkie: as a typical Oregonian, he was an avid hiker, biker, skier, boat …

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Sneak Peek: Can Animals Be Childfree? (With Dutch Geneticist Manon de Visser) 8:36

1y ago8:36

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To access the full bonus episode, sign up for our Patreon. Our guest today is Manon de Visser, a biologist from the Netherlands — who first reached out to us to provide more information about ‘The Man With 1000 Kids’ — but our conversation went so much further, including sneaky fuckers and childfree animals. Manon’s expertise varies from studying a…

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The Menendez Brothers (Unpacking Their Renewed Case) 56:53

1y ago56:53

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TW: This episode contains mentions of SA, death, and other upsetting topics. Being unalived by your children is one of the many unthinkable horrors of parenting and a top reason for NOT having kids. Few cases have sparked as much social commentary, media frenzy, and public debate as that of the Menendez brothers. For over 35 years, Erik and Lyle Me…

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Dinky Podcast: Series Trailer 1:29

1y ago1:29

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"When Did You Realize You Didn’t Want Kids?" (Asking Our Switzerland Travelers About Their Childfree Experience) 1:11:16

1y ago1:11:16

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In late September 2024, we took an epic trip to Switzerland with 20 other childfree gals — and in today’s episode we’ll be recapping the highs and lows of our experiences, sharing some of our recommendations if you ever make your way to Switzerland, as well as snippets from the tiny mic interviews we did with several attendees. Join Erika for the n…

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Sneak Peek: Reading "The Receipts" Post-Switzerland 3:28

1y ago3:28

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To access the full bonus episode, sign up for our Patreon. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support.By Dinky

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Sneak Peek: Dinky At The Eras Tour (Plus, Edinburgh & London Travels) 6:05

1y ago6:05

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To access the full bonus episode, sign up for our Patreon. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support.By Dinky

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Sneak Peek: Erika + Kristen Read 1-Star Reviews 9:22

1y ago9:22

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To access the full bonus episode, sign up for our Patreon. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support.By Dinky