The Longest Shortest Time

EPISODE #53: When Are You Gonna Be Normal Again?

Melinda was always anxious. When she had kids, she became even more anxious. But she kept it secret from everyone, afraid she’d destroy her image as a “model minority.”

EPISODE #52: Booze Emergency!

The Sporkful’s Dan Pashman attempts to help us with our signature cocktail for Speed Dating for Mom Friends. But we need YOUR help, too! Don’t let it be a mug of wine with a toy car garnish!

EPISODE #51: Real Teens, Fake Babies

We conclude our Sex & Parenthood series with the story of two polar opposite teens, two robotic babies, and lots of drama. In collaboration with This American Life!

EPISODE #50: Mom, It’s Time We Had the Talk

A mom has the birds and the bees talk with her 8-year-old son. Or does he have it with her?

EPISODE #49: Healing After Childbirth

One brave listener shares her story of giving up on pain-free sex after a childbirth injury; one pelvic floor expert tells us why she doesn’t have to.

EPISODE #48: The Parents’ Guide to Doing It

We kick off our three-part Sex & Parenthood series with some NSFW advice from Dan Savage and Jane Marie. People without kids: you can learn things from this too!

EPISODE #47: Your Parenting Resolutions, 2015

Turns out parents want to go easier on themselves in 2015. Or, as in our host’s case, get more combative with their offspring. Plus, we make a big show announcement!

EPISODE #46: Music Together-ish

Four years ago, we aired our very first episode, about a baby who hated lullabies. Today we hear from that baby. As a teenager. And he sings!