A platform for dentists to connect and hear about the unique experiences of those in the dental field. Also a fun way of learning something new.
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Learn five, common expressions from Laurie, an American ESL teacher, in under five minutes. This is the stuff they don’t teach you in class! For high-intermediate to advanced ESL students. Download BONUS MATERIAL: https://americanenglishexpressions.com Support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurieaee Subscribe to my YouTube channel: @AmericanEnglishExpressions Follow me on Instagram: americanenglishexpressions1 Suggest future content: [email protected] Thanks for ...
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You know when you talk to your friends about your childhood and end it by saying, "But look at us, we're fine!" Here's my question: Are we fine? Because we're sitting here doused in CBD oil under a weighted blanket recording a podcast called Parenting is a Joke. Each week, host and standup Ophira Eisenberg talks to a different comedian about their career and their kids. Conversations tackle the tooth fairy, eating sticks, summer camp anxiety, the hidden horrors of childbirth, and the obvious ...
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Hosted by Chris "@lyteforce" Golden - who's joined by Jon "@jonbreisnes" Breisnes on the regular - when you tune in to this podcast you'll get to hear all the lessons they're learning, the lessons they continue to learn, and the lessons guests share with them as they navigate this world of nerdy parenthood together. Things like potty training, the world of Santa/Tooth Fairy/Easter Bunny. Or... when or if it's appropriate to introduce Chris's 4-year-old daughter - Babyforce - to the world of ...
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Every week, Ken Jennings and John Roderick add a new entry to the OMNIBUS, an encyclopedic reference work of strange-but-true stories that they are compiling as a time capsule for future generations.
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Hobby podcast for grimdark freaks. We talk minis, games, and all things underground28
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Episode 60: Under the Dice Fest Pre-Game Show
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1:29:46You're probably on your way already, but this episodes getting snuck out a little early to give you something to enjoy during your travels! We have Dark Tyler and Paulie Mordheim with us today and we're breaking down what is happening at UTD Fest this year. We go through the whole weekend, and surprise even ourselves with how much we have going on,…
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Hawaiian Guitar (Entry 572.PS14409)
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1:25:22In which a Honolulu teenager discovers a rusty bolt by the side of the road and changes the face of 20th-century music across multiple genres, and Ken is surprised to learn what Aerosmith, Paul Shaffer, and Harvard have in common. Certificate #35281.By Omnibus
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Getting Roasted by Your Teenage with Amy Millan
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22:12In this Parenting is a Joke Snack Episode, singer-songwriter Amy Millan shares hilarious and heartfelt stories about parenting a 14-year-old aspiring musical theater star and an 8-year-old who’s always one snack away from bedtime stalling. Amy reveals that her daughter's only use for a smartphone is belting out songs for hours, but that didn’t stop…
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In this episode of Parenting is a Joke, singer-songwriter Amy Millan of Stars and Broken Social Scene opens up about the wild logistics of parenting on the road, from breastfeeding backstage to taking her toddlers on European tour buses. Amy shares what it was like to return to the stage just 12 weeks postpartum, how a Canadian grant system once fo…
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Send Laurie a message! BONUS MATERIAL and email subscriber list available here: https://americanenglishexpressions.com/ Support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurieaee YouTube: @AmericanEnglishExpressions Instagram: americanenglishexpressions1 Email: [email protected] In this episode, you'll learn five, common expressio…
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Vows of Silence (Entry 1403.PS10730)
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1:31:33In which a famed monastic tradition is revealed to be a modern misunderstanding of the chattiness of religious life, and Ken does not want to know what a Robot Guitar really is. Certificate #38497.By Omnibus
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From Isolation to Iced Coffee with Tara Clark
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23:08In this snack-sized episode, Tara Clark of Modern Mom Probs returns to chat with Ophira Eisenberg about saying no (or more often, yes) to their kids, why the tween years might actually be the sweet spot of parenting, and how a learner-led school changed everything for her 12-year-old son. Tara opens up about resisting the urge to fast-forward conve…
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In this episode of Parenting is a Joke, host Ophira Eisenberg sits down with parenting content creator, meme queen, and Modern Mom Probs founder Tara Clark for a dynamic, deeply relatable conversation about the evolution of modern motherhood. From Tara’s early days running Nickelodeon’s social media and literally being the voice of Dora the Explore…
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Episode 59: Diggin' the Vibes with Mike Hutchinson
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1:39:40Hooo there peeps, we got another killer ep coming at you this week! MC Gage figured out how to hook up the audio to the computer so we could interview a real legend - Mike Hutchinson! We talk about Space Gits, how Mike comes up with ideas for games, how he creates interesting mechanics as well as a fair share of goofin' around. On top of that, Stev…
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Rock Paper Scissors (Entry 1079.1CH2613)
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1:16:50In which an ancient Chinese game of intransitive balance changes the world as both a children's pastime and a decision-making method, and John has the candy tastes of a pioneer child. Certificate #23611.By Omnibus
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Jake Johannsen is Parenting With Heckler Skills
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36:52In this heartfelt and funny episode of Parenting is a Joke, Ophira Eisenberg sits down with legendary stand-up comedian Jake Johannsen, whose record 45 appearances on Letterman only scratch the surface of his storytelling chops. Jake opens up about raising his daughter while balancing a touring career, how the pandemic and his wife's multiple myelo…
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Live from PodJam: Parenting, Potty Training, and How to Talk to Kids About Politics
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52:59Recorded live from PodJam in Henderson, Nevada, this special episode of Parenting is a Joke features Ophira Eisenberg hosting a lively panel of working moms—Desiree Goble, Rachel Spitz, Kim Nyborg, and Ty Vosslership—who bring real-world parenting tales from all corners of the U.S. They swap stories about managing chaotic departures to attend PodJa…
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In which the documentary films of the Arctic are revealed to be full of lies, leading to one misunderstood rodent, and John thinks about a vole in a bowl. Certificate #25575.By Omnibus
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David Cross and Amber Tamblyn Value Art and Granola Bars
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45:40In this special return episode, David Cross and Amber Tamblyn join Ophira Eisenberg for a lively conversation about their creative household, balancing big careers with raising their daughter, and the unexpected side effects of school lunch anxiety. David talks about his hands-on parenting style and the limits of “gentle parenting” when a 4-year-ol…
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Andy Haynes & Rosebud Baker Live at Moontower
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37:40Recorded live in Austin at the Moontower Comedy Festival, this episode features married comics and new parents Andy Haynes and Rosebud Baker getting real about parenting with a comic’s sensibility. They talk about welcoming their daughter into the world just five months ago and how that's affected everything from their marriage to their material. R…
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Back home from Adepticon, feels good to turn our attention onto our own event - Under the Dice Fest! Which will be here by the time you know it. Before we get into the nitty-gritty of event planning, let's take a second to reflect on how everything went this year in Milwaukee. We met lots of new people this year, did lots of new things, and in this…
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In which North Korea jump-starts its fledgeling monster movie industry by literally kidnapping talent from across the DMZ, and Ken was distracted by skateboarding. Certificate #37139By Omnibus
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LEGO Crimes Erin Judge and Jenny Chalikian
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29:08Comedians Erin Judge and Jenny Chalikian join the show to talk about the unexpected lessons of parenting, from the comedy gold in toddler tantrums to the bizarrely specific fears kids develop (spoiler: escalators are a menace). Erin shares the surreal experience of their child explaining emotions with unsettling accuracy, while Jenny recounts a gro…
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Erin Judge and Jenny Chalikian Prove Poly-Parenting is Peak-Parenting
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49:24Comedians Erin Judge and Jenny Chalikian join the conversation to share the realities of balancing comedy and parenting. Erin recounts a surreal moment of performing stand-up while baby-wearing, proving that the show really must go on—even with a newborn attached. Jenny talks about the unexpected ways her toddler has influenced her comedic timing, …
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Send Laurie a message! BONUS MATERIAL (including Grandma's recipes!) and email subscriber list available here: https://americanenglishexpressions.com/ Support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurieaee YouTube: @AmericanEnglishExpressions Instagram: americanenglishexpressions1 Email: [email protected] In this episode, you'…
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The World's Tallest Building (Entry 1444.GE1104)
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1:27:57In which the measurement of spires and skyscrapers becomes a source of architectural squabbles and global prestige, and John hides in the forest with a guitar. Certificate #51591.By Omnibus
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Never Winning at Checkers with Robby Slowik
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32:02Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Ophira Eisenberg
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Comedian and writer Robby Slowik joins the show to talk about balancing stand-up with parenting, as he and his wife, comedian Casey Balsham, prepare for baby number two. Robby shares how he went from being ambivalent about having kids to navigating the chaos of IVF, all while working unpredictable gigs and writing for The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fa…
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Episode 57: Dave Taylor and Nate Dungeon at Adepticon!
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1:35:35I mean - Come ON! how can you beat something like this. This episode was recorded in a secret service corridor at Adepticon, where we trapped the LEGEND Dave Taylor (@davetaylorminiatures) and our friend Nate Dungeon (@natedungeon). We get to go DEEP with two of the most creative, bad ass freaks on this side of the hobby. Dave Taylor talks his favo…
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Anthropology Days (Entry 053.NU1516)
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1:30:52In which the planners of the third modern Olympics scour the globe hoping to populate a human zoo and maybe make the exhibits do sports, and Ken thinks the periodic table needs some work. Certificate #53289.By Omnibus
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Second Baby, Same Credit Card with Casey Balsham
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28:47In this Parenting is a Joke snack episode, comedian and podcaster Casey Balsham returns to talk about expecting baby number two and the major parenting shifts she’s making this time around. She shares why she’s skipping breastfeeding after 14 months of postpartum rage, how her toddler still treats her chest like a pacifier, and why people keep assu…
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Comedian Casey Balsham joins Parenting is a Joke to talk about balancing stand-up, parenting, and a pregnancy that’s been anything but easy. She shares her IVF experience, including the financial and emotional rollercoaster of spending nearly $100,000 to grow her family. Casey also reveals how she found out she was pregnant while performing her one…
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The Mona Lisa Heist (Entry 800.JN1206)
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1:20:16In which an Italian workman creates a cultural icon when he attempts to repatriate a Renaissance masterpiece from the laxly secured Louvre, and John upstages Ken's sturgeon. Certificate #35100.By Omnibus
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Actor, director, and food enthusiast Laura Prepon joins Parenting is a Joke to talk about parenting, directing That ‘90s Show, and her deep-seated hatred of tuna fish—thanks to some childhood trauma involving her sister and a classmate’s braces. She shares her love for homemade soups, her kids’ aversion to marinara sauce, and why a solo parenting w…
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Sharing Custody Means More Time! with Christa Meola
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35:12Comedian and photographer Christa Meola joins this snack-sized episode to share how a New York City leasing agent played matchmaker, setting her up with fellow comic Costaki Economopoulos, whom she later married—and then divorced. She talks about the unexpected perks of single parenting, how co-parenting shifts the mental load, and why her daughter…
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Westbound and down, we're getting ready for truckin! Headed out to the BIG SHOW - Adepticon, where all our friends live. Today we are talking about our hopes and concerns for the new venue and what we are looking forward to seeing! Gage talks Influenza type-A, listbuilding and leaning into that two color primed grindset. Terry breaks down his 40k c…
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In which the tanning industry invents a fancy-sounding term for one of its worst grades of leather, and Ken learns his childhood jacket may have had epaulets. Certificate #46978.By Omnibus
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Parenting coach May Flam joins the show to discuss the realities of burnout, division of labor at home, and how couples can stop keeping score. May shares her personal experience growing up in a home daycare, how that shaped her approach to parenting, and why she and her husband strategically divide household responsibilities—including his unexpect…
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Christa Meola Confims: The Perfect Family Photo Never Happens
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56:32Comedian, actress, and world-renowned photographer Christa Meola joins the podcast to talk about the chaos and comedy of co-parenting with another stand-up comic. She shares how she balances late-night sets with raising her six-year-old daughter, Zoe, while running her own photography business. Christa dives into her unexpected journey to motherhoo…
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The Dionne Quintuplets (Entry 352.JB0525)
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1:31:55In which five adorable and identical Franco-Ontarians become an international sensation and then wards of the state, and John doesn't know what to call the bulb of Canada. Certificate #31042.By Omnibus
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In this Parenting is a Joke snack episode, comedian Ester Steinberg returns for more unfiltered takes on parenting, beauty standards, and raising kids in Las Vegas. She talks about her struggle with her son's obsession with toy weapons, the debate over giving kids Nerf guns, and the pressure of raising self-sufficient boys. Ester also shares her bl…
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In this episode of Parenting is a Joke, comedian and mom Ester Steinberg joins the show to talk about parenting two young kids, living in Las Vegas, and the unexpected twists of motherhood. She hilariously recounts discovering she was pregnant on her honeymoon, doing stand-up while miscarrying in Dallas, and accidentally taking mushrooms—twice—whil…
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Episode 55: Funfetti and Cliffclimber
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1:39:15HELLO, HELLO! We're all stoked up on studios this week. We've been organizing the communal hangout joint and we've also all be reconfiguring our personal spaces in some way shape and form. So today we talk, ideologies, methodologies, philosophies and skullduggeries that go into our spaces and talk ideas you can steal and use. We all know peeps are …
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Spring Cleaning (Expressions Involving Chores, Part 1)
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4:58Send Laurie a message! BONUS MATERIAL and email subscriber list available here: https://americanenglishexpressions.com/ Support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurieaee YouTube: @AmericanEnglishExpressions Instagram: americanenglishexpressions1 Email: [email protected] In this episode, you'll learn five, common expressio…
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In which the first great sporting fad of the 19th century springs from great feats of British walking, and Ken isn't sure how to use protozoa as a metaphor for time. Certificate #21218.By Omnibus
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