Best Ast Records Podcasts (2025)

This week: Jen talks about how (and why) this is the closing/final episode of “No Fun” and why there was no penultimate episode last week…being radicalized for Madonna but not seeing her concert, honest truths about 2023 revisiting old thought patterns, and finally the podcast ended as it began - with a passion for needing to do it! Sign up for a 7…

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EPISODE 1: “OVERWHELM” (YOU ARE A LOT - AN ADHD PODCAST) 48:37

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In this episode: Jen talks about how the nagging feeling of being overwhelmed brought her to an ADHD diagnosis. Jen also discusses: the difference between actually having too much to do and the phantom feeling of overwhelm which can’t be solved with a to-do list and how to cope with overwhelm. Subscribe to “You Are A Lot” (an adhd podcast) on any p…

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The Lives of Others 27:24

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Greg screens Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck's 2006 eavesdropper "The Lives of Others."By Greg Proops Film Club

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DECISIONS 18:55

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This week: Jen talks about a hilarious and heartfelt listener podcast review, how the last 7 years changed her life, what comedy has become, and more spontaneous thoughts! Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Patreon and get full length, ad-free episodes: https://tinyurl.com/ycy3jrkx Shop in Jen’s online store here: https://tinyurl.com/yc6scbh3 To str…

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ANNOUNCEMENT 23:03

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This week: Jen talks about the future of the No Fun Podcast Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Patreon and get full length, ad-free episodes: https://tinyurl.com/ycy3jrkx Shop in Jen’s online store here: https://tinyurl.com/yc6scbh3 To stream or buy Jen’s last comedy album (2022) “OK, GEN-X” go here: https://800PGR.lnk.to/OKGenXIN To buy Jen a coffe…

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PERSONS 13:02

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This week: Jen talks about a pilot who hadn’t slept in 40 hours, took mushrooms and tried to bring down a plane, also on Patreon only an exclusive tell-all interview with Dr. Barbara Persons and her new life, listener emails and more! Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Patreon and get full length, ad-free episodes: https://tinyurl.com/ycy3jrkx Shop …

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The Innocents 25:41

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Greg screens Jack Clayton's 1961 horror classic "The Innocents."By Greg Proops Film Club

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FUTURE-ISH 14:59

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This week: Jen talks about how robots can’t make burritos which is a good thing, her celebrity stalking plans for Halloween, and why do certain friendships fade away? Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Patreon and get full length, ad-free episodes: https://tinyurl.com/ycy3jrkx Shop in Jen’s online store here: https://tinyurl.com/yc6scbh3 To stream o…

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GOSSIP 22:38

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This week: Jen talks about the latest Will and Jada bombshell that they’ve been separated for 7 years and so he slapped Chris Rock to defend his….not wife? Jen goes into detail about the whole Jada’s a narcissist and Will’s trauma bonded theory…and then on the Patreon only portion of the show, Jen talks to her subscribers about her new ADHD venture…

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ENDS & BEGINS 23:12

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This week: Jen talks about leaving Twitter and remembers the good old days, teenagers are hanging out on LINKED IN?, learning about doorknobs and if they’re haunted, does ADHD help or hurt a career path, and an important talk about the future of the No Fun Podcast. Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Patreon and get full length, ad-free episodes: htt…

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NAKED 16:11

2y ago16:11

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This week: Jen talks about watching the full frontal nudity on reality TV, the not surprising allegations against Russell Brand and the not surprising response from him, and Jen’s thoughts on the final two episodes of And Just Like That. Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Patreon and get full length, ad-free episodes: https://tinyurl.com/ycy3jrkx Sh…

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LINT 21:35

2y ago21:35

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This week: Jen talks about being the only non-latch-key-kid in Generation X, teaching teenagers about lint rollers, another gender reveal party results in death, people are misusing the words gaslighting and boundaries and misunderstanding attachment styles, and some advice to a listener on taking a trip to NYC. Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Pa…

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CONVERSATION 13:03

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This week: Jen talks about talking to strangers in NYC, helping strangers take a photo and the kindness of a stranger who snuck her into a subway station. Jen also talks about the art of conversation that doesn’t devolve into debate, women giving up dating apps over the summer, and more! Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Patreon and get full length…

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The 39 Steps 29:55

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Greg screens Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 thriller "The 39 Steps."By Greg Proops Film Club

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Q&A WITH JK PART 3 24:22

2y ago24:22

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This week: Jen answers questions from listeners and tells tales of famous comedic movie directors and actors, gives advice on if taking an improv class will cure piano playing anxieties, what to put in an earthquake kit, and good/bad reasons to move in with someone you’re dating. In honor of Jen’s last week of August birthday - join the Patreon or …

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SELVES 14:38

2y ago14:38

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This week: Jen talks about helping a mother with her kid without being asked at a Mr. Softee truck, the movie Oppenheimer basically leaves out the contributions women made in nuclear research, are you someone who feels a connection to your younger self or feels that your past self is a stranger, and Jen trolls a person on the Next Door app who want…

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Q&A WITH JK PART 2 14:39

2y ago14:39

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This week: Jen answers questions from Patreon subscribers about: her second tattoo, being on a TV game show, writing for TV, how to be in a relationship with an ADHD-er and more! Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Patreon and get full length, ad-free episodes: https://tinyurl.com/ycy3jrkx To listen to Q&A WITH JK PART 1 go here: https://tinyurl.com/…

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ARTIFICIAL 19:00

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This week: Jen talks about the right way to put sprinkles on ice cream, the night she and Winona Ryder hung out, Jen’s parents want to party with her friends, killing spotted lantern flies in NYC, AI therapists are not helpful, and the Godfather of AI quit his job at Google to warn the world about killer robots. Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Pa…

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EPISODE 29 * PATREON ONLY* 5:59

2y ago5:59

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This week’s episode of No Fun: the Jen Kirkman Podcast is entirely Patreon only. It’s a special Q&A with JK where I answer Patreon subscriber questions. It’s a super-sized episode and you can get it by joining at the $2.99 per month level - AND you can get a 7 day free trial right now if you check it out. Go here: https://tinyurl.com/ycy3jrkx This …

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SCARES 29:27

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This week: Jen talks about a very chatty customer service phone operator for Jet Blue, being afraid of the woods at night, debunking government conspiracy alien craft crash theories, and the Next Door app’ers are freaking out over a creepy van in the neighborhood. Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Patreon and get full length, ad-free episodes: http…

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BONUS: AND JUST LIKE THAT RECAP S2 EP 2 7:11

2y ago7:11

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Every week Jen recaps the most recent episode of And Just Like That - going over everything that makes no sense, drives us all insane, makes us miss Samantha and the old series, makes us question what happened to Miranda, why is Che Diaz a thing, who are all of these new characters and why is Carrie’s apartment looking shittier than when she was br…

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BONUS: AND JUST LIKE THAT RECAP S2 EP 5 7:15

2y ago7:15

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Every week Jen recaps the most recent episode of And Just Like That - going over everything that makes no sense, drives us all insane, makes us miss Samantha and the old series, makes us question what happened to Miranda, why is Che Diaz a thing, who are all of these new characters and why is Carrie’s apartment looking shittier than when she was br…

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BONUS: AND JUST LIKE THAT RECAP S2 EP 4 7:21

2y ago7:21

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Every week Jen recaps the most recent episode of And Just Like That - going over everything that makes no sense, drives us all insane, makes us miss Samantha and the old series, makes us question what happened to Miranda, why is Che Diaz a thing, who are all of these new characters and why is Carrie’s apartment looking shittier than when she was br…

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ACTORS 37:39

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This week: Jen talks about the excitement of the SAG-AFTRA Union joining the WGA on strike, Jen’s parents are pro Matt Damon and anti-billionaire, the downfall of Jonah Hill as a mental health role model, Jen is worried that Madonna is secretly on drugs, and an apology for suggesting going to Target on a first date. Sign up for a 7-day free trial o…

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BONUS: AND JUST LIKE THAT RECAP S2 EP 1 8:16

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Every week Jen recaps the most recent episode of And Just Like That - going over everything that makes no sense, drives us all insane, makes us miss Samantha and the old series, makes us question what happened to Miranda, why is Che Diaz a thing, who are all of these new characters and why is Carrie’s apartment looking shittier than when she was br…

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BONUS: AND JUST LIKE THAT RECAP S2 EP 3 9:49

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Every week Jen recaps the most recent episode of And Just Like That - going over everything that makes no sense, drives us all insane, makes us miss Samantha and the old series, makes us question what happened to Miranda, why is Che Diaz a thing, who are all of these new characters and why is Carrie’s apartment looking shittier than when she was br…

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SHIPS 21:23

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SEASON 11: EPISODE 26: SHIPS RELEASE DATE 7/13/2023 This week: Jen reads a thread on the Next Door app about a couple who were appalled that teenaged boys threw eggs at them. Jen goes to a crappy Titanic exhibit in NYC, the problem with billionaires and dangerous expeditions, and Elon wants childless people to lose the right to vote. Sign up for a …

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LIMITATIONS 37:49

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This week: Jen is very scattered but manages to talk about her addiction and then crash watching Married At First Sight when she was sick for a week, great advice on the futility of time management from a book Jen read, a heart-warming ADHD tale of my bonding with a stranger, and there’s more drama happening on the Next Door App! Sign up for a 7-da…

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Cléo from 5 to 7 28:51

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Greg screens Agnès Varda's 1962 slice of life film "Cléo from 5 to 7."By Greg Proops Film Club

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NON-HUMAN 34:23

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This week: Jen talks about whistleblower David Grush testifying that there is a secret government committee that has recovered “non-human” spacecraft, nobody is afraid of aliens, the Gen-Z trend of “bed-rotting” which Jen calls “Bedquarters”, a Rona rebound, someone on the Next Door App wants to sue Jen for slander and more! Sign up for a 7-day fre…

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STOVES 18:13

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This week: Jen talks about Kim Cattrall’s upcoming cameo on “And Just Like That” and the annoying line from Carrie in the trailer about using the stove for shoes. Also Jen talks about getting the Coco after 3 1/2 years of outrunning it, Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro are insane for having kids at age 80, and Jen continues to troll people on the Next D…

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BOXES 18:51

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This week: Jen reads and gives her commentary on Jack Smith’s indictment of Donald Trump for having boxes of classified info at Mar-A-Lago, Seth Rogan is a child-free hero, not having kids isn’t interesting to talk about - why do people care, the time Francis Bean Cobain told Jen she liked her comedy, Jen’s parents won’t make a will, and what “Wome…

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FRIENDSHIP 13:18

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Jen talks about how her podiatrist thought Jen was upset because she is “old”, making new friends as an adult, coping with a fear of building heights and elevators with Klonopin and oversharing, watching The Notebook for the first time last week and more random ADHD rambling! Go to Patreon to hear this episode in it’s entirety (60-90 minutes) and w…

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"THERAPY" 1:52:05

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This week: THE FULL EPISODE 7, SEASON 11 FROM 2/15/23 TITLED “THERAPY” IS NOW UNLOCKED AND AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. ALL NO FUN EPISODES CAN ONLY BE HEARD AD-FREE AND IN FULL ON PATREON. THIS IS ONE OF THE SPECIAL QUARTERLY “UNLOCKED” EPISODES. In this episode: Jen shares stories clients who left their kooky therapists after one session, ghosting he…

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MTV 14:24

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This week: Jen talks about MTV News hosted by Kurt Loder being canceled and the shockwaves it sent through Generation-X, hot gossip about models dating writers from the WGA picket lines, throwing out ADHD medication by mistake, going to Target with a friend to cure a depressed day, and more! Go to Patreon to hear this episode in it’s entirety (60-9…

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INFLUENCE 23:00

2+ y ago23:00

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This week: Jen talks about a Tik Tok Influencer who left Coachella early for mental health reasons and disagrees with the backlash she got, more tales from the WGA picket lines, and Jen gets defensive about an article that states that Gen-X became the Trumpiest generation. Go to Patreon to hear this episode in it’s entirety (60-90 minutes) and with…

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SINGLES 13:32

2+ y ago13:32

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This week: Jen talks about what it’s like on the WGA picket lines, how no one should compromise how they like to sleep and wake-up for a relationship, the Dalai Lama sucks, the Church of England wants to honor single people because Jesus was single, and a thirty-year old is having an existential crisis on the Next Door App. To hear this episode in …