Best Parentinghumor Podcasts (2025)

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Weekly Roundup: Purrmaids Series, SNL Stories, and Mom Strikes 30:32

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Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find is a series of early chapter books by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen about "purrmaids," characters that are half kitten, half mermaid—and a spinoff about mermicorns, because don't all kids love kittens, mermaids and unicorns? Terri's random recommendation is a doub…

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Parenting Tips from “Duster” S1 E1, “Baltimore Changes Everything,” and E2, “Suspicious Minds” 22:31

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Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and today we're kicking off a new watch. Duster is a '70s period piece with a cast full of familiar faces, starting from the top with Josh "Sawyer" Holloway. Will we get parenting tips from a show about a guy mixed up in organized crime and the FBI agent who recruits him as a…

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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S3 E1, “A Tale of Two Cities” 18:54

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Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. It's a new season, with a new setting and a bunch of new characters, so of course the flashbacks tread some very familiar ground. Jack has daddy issues! We get it! Next Tuesday, we'll continue with season 3, episode 2, "The Glass Ballerina." Tomorrow, we'll kick o…

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Weekly Roundup: Magazines on Libby, Morgan Wallen’s “I’m the Problem,” and Mementos of the Teen Years 26:35

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Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find is Libby, an app that she uses to borrow audiobooks. She knew it could also be used for e-books, but was thrilled to find that you can also find print magazines on the app. Get behind that paywall with a library card! Terri's random recommendation is almost …

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Parenting Tips from “Running Point” S1 E10, “Game Seven” 16:09

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Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's Running Point. This season finale gave us some nice sibling moments, especially with Jackie, but also some highly predictable and annoying sitcom developments. Will we re-sign for season 2? That's going to depend on what else is on. Mentioned: The season…

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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S2 E23-24, “Live Together, Die Alone” 34:56

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Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. This two-hour season finale was packed full of story, lore, old and new characters, plot developments, and general weirdness. If it weren't for Lostpedia, we'd really be... lost. Next Tuesday, we'll continue with season 3, episode 1, "A Tale of Two Cities." Tomorr…

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Weekly Roundup: “The Minimum Method,” Explain It to Me, and Improving the Parent Portal 23:36

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Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find commanded her attention thanks to its subtitle. It's The Minimum Method: The Least You Can Do to Be a Stronger, Healthier, Happier You by Joey Thurman. Hard to say no to that! Terri's random recommendation this week switches things up by introducing an Inter…

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Parenting Tips from “Running Point” S1 E9, “The Playoffs” 19:35

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Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's Running Point. While we couldn't help but be charmed by Sandy's romantic gesture (it involved Taylor Swift), we were frustrated by the entirely predictable sitcom move of Lev breaking up with Isla. She tried! Mentioned: The Wedding Singer scene that insp…

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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S2 E22, “Three Minutes” 26:05

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Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. In this episode, Michael tries to play the Dad Card ("I'm the dad, so I get to decide") while also being shamed for not knowing much about his kid. It's not going to go well for him. Mentioned: A Design Mom argument on how dads can really protect their kids (hint:…

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Episode #118 - Brown Bracket! Chimps boozin, Monty Python, and Corona Mass Ejections!! 50:42

20d ago50:42

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Our weekly Brown Bulletin with Danny, Leon, the Mij, and Mr Jomes Pour a dram and let’s look at the news for the week… Recorded on Thursday, 1 May, 2025 URL Links from the episode: https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/04/are-these-chimps-having-a-fruity-booze-up-in-the-wild/ https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20250407-how-monty-python-and-the-holy…

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Weekly Roundup: “A Five-Letter Word for Love,” HARDY’s “Country,” and How Strict We Are as Parents 27:48

22d ago27:48

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Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find is a Wordle-based romance called A Five-Letter Word for Love by Amy James, who we congratulate for hopping on a trend. Mentioned: Previous find Cutting Teeth and identifying a Hallmark movie with AI. Terri's random recommendation is a new EP from one of her …

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Parenting Tips from “Running Point” S1 E8, “The Streak” 16:01

23d ago16:01

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Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's Running Point. We love Kate Hudson's performance here, but struggle with the predictable sitcom plots. We protest any trouble in Isla's relationship. Let her keep her very nice fiancé! Next Wednesday, we'll watch season 1, episode 9, "The Playoffs." We'…

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Title: Parenting Tips from “Lost” S2 E21, “?” 24:27

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Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. In this episode, the title of which is indeed simply a punctuation mark, a lot of dreams and a few flashbacks led us to... another hatch, which spies on the original hatch. And in more magic-island evidence, this hatch has a working printer. Next Tuesday, we'll co…

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Episode #117 - Make it a Double! BHDC and Brown Bracket recap! 46:49

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This was actually a conversation from after episode 118, but the context works better if we place it chronologically after episode 117. So we made it a double for the previous episode. The boys discuss the BHDC golf tournament and their marathon weekend in Vegas that culminated with the Brown Bracket 2025. https://www.bottleofbrown.com/p/bracket/ R…

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Weekly Roundup: “Let’s Put That Away,” Writer App, and Quotes About Motherhood 24:25

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Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find is from the category of "passive-aggressive board books that are really not for babies" (and the subcategory of "children's books by celebrities or celebrity-adjacent people"). It's Let's Put That Away: My First Book of Organizing by Clea Shearer and Joanna …

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Parenting Tips from “Running Point” S1 E7, “A Special Place in Hell” 12:58

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Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's Running Point. We continue to enjoy the performances here, and many of the jokes, but think the writers are consulting the sitcom tropes playbook a bit too often. Mentioned: Joe Mande, a writer and producer on both The Good Place and Parks & Rec; Shrinki…

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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S2 E20, “Two for the Road” 19:52

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Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. The "two" of the title might refer to the unlikely pairing of Ana Lucia and Jack's father, Christian Shephard, or to the two castaways who lose their lives in the shocking final minutes of the episode. Next Tuesday, we'll continue with season 2, episode 21, "?." (…

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Episode #117 - Brown Bracket! Special guest, Sammy Delaware!! 1:01:24

1M ago1:01:24

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Our annual tradition is back! In the spirit of March Madness we have developed a bracket of our own. 8 bottles enter the Browniseum, 1 bottle leaves. The finalists will surprise you. Spoiler alert: Knob Creek was absent from the contest this year but will make a triumphant comeback next time. https://www.bottleofbrown.com/p/bracket/ Recorded on 11 …

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Weekly Roundup: “Bear in a Bathrobe,” AeroPress Coffee Maker, and a Critter Report 31:21

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Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find is a picture book called Bear in a Bathrobe by Maddie Frost. Check out the cover to see the bathrobe—and the matching ice skates. Mentioned: Back After This by Linda Holmes. Terri's random recommendation is a qualified plug for the AeroPress coffee maker, wh…

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Parenting Tips from “Running Point” S1 E6, “The Yips” 19:15

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Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's Running Point. This episode had the entirely predictable sitcom move of "angry rant is recorded and broadcast," as well as the now-common for this show move of "Marcus saves the day." Mentioned: Grizz and Dot Com on 30 Rock, Councilman Jamm on Parks & Re…

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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S2 E19, “S.O.S.” 20:54

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Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. This episode gave us Rose and Bernard's story (turns out, Bernard is ... a lot) and showed us that Rose and Locke have something in common. Meanwhile, pieces are being put into place for a confrontation with the Others as the end of the season draws nearer. Mentio…

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Weekly Roundup: “The Wedding People,” Brian Grubb on “Reacher,” and Share and Share Alike 20:58

1M ago20:58

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Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find is The Wedding People, a novel by Alison Espach that's circulating heavily at her library and lived up to the hype. Mentioned: The movie Elizabethtown. Terri's random recommendation is a writer she's shouted out before, Brian Grubb. This time, he's got a t…

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Parenting Tips from “Running Point” S1 E5, “Beshert” 15:13

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Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's Running Point. This episode brought us the inevitable falling-into-a-pool-in-formalwear moment (three out of five Gordons), which is definitely some kind of sitcom law. And though raised by a single mom, Jackie shows he's savvy enough to play Mom against…

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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S2 E18, “Dave” 24:09

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Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. This episode was nothing but sad, as we flashed back to Hurley's time in a psychiatric hospital and learned more about who was (and wasn't) there with him. Next Tuesday, we'll continue with season 2, episode 19, "S.O.S." Tomorrow, we'll continue our discussion of …

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Episode #116 - Make it a Double! Kids these days... 21:38

2M ago21:38

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Bonus content from Episode 116. Danny and Leon discuss the fate of Gen Z and Millennials who haven't quite assimilated to adulthood... or is this the new adulting? Recorded on Thursday, April 3, 2025 https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/personalfinance/half-of-parents-are-paying-their-gen-z-and-millennial-adult-children-1-474-a-month-but-they-plan-to-pu…

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Weekly Roundup: Ratnip, Good Hang with Amy Poehler, and the Parenting Finish Line 26:44

2M ago26:44

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Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find is a series of children's early chapter books starring a rat named Ratnip. And yes, there's one about a slice of pizza. Terri's random recommendation this week is a celebrity podcast. We'd only do this for Amy Poehler! Mentioned: The Afterparty and the Par…

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Parenting Tips from “Running Point” S1 E4, “Doljanchi” 18:48

2M ago18:48

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Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's Running Point. This week, two brothers are entirely absent, but the other two are uncomfortably close, as Ness camps out at Sandy's pristine (clearly child-free) home. Meanwhile, Isla's usual "flip the script, come out on top" plan doesn't come together …

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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S2 E17, “Lockdown” 18:30

2M ago18:30

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Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. In this episode, we get yet another reminder that Locke's pre-island life was a real bummer, in case we forgot. And his comfortable island life in the hatch is upended too. Next Tuesday, we'll continue with season 2, episode 18, "Dave." Tomorrow, we'll continue ou…

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Episode #116 - Brown Bulletin! Gall stones, Beerfast, whale pee, and straight line missioning!! 51:18

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Our weekly Brown Bulletin with Danny, Leon, the Mij, and Mr Jomes Pour a dram and let’s look at the news for the week… Recorded on Thursday, 3 April, 2025 URL Links from the episode: https://aleteia.org/2019/03/05/no-food-only-beer-fasting-like-a-17th-century-monk https://apnews.com/article/march-madness-bracket-1db128b70fb2f5422e6856b53c3989a3 htt…

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Weekly Roundup: “Menopause Makes,” Comedians Brian Kiley and Andy Huggins on Facebook, and Sibling Stories 23:13

2M ago23:13

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Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find is Menopause Makes: Empowering Sewing Projects to Relax Your Mind, Cool Your Body, and Ignite Your Creativity. It's a book that hops on a trend and gives it a twist. But we're not sure if it's going to have the intended effect. Terri's random recommendatio…

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Parenting Tips from “Running Point” S1 E3, “The Travis Bugg Affair” 11:56

2M ago11:56

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Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's Running Point. The episodes certainly follow a pattern, but they are enjoyable and make us laugh. And after this one, we're ready to hire Marcus as a parenting coach. Next Wednesday, we'll watch season 1, episode 4, "Doljanchi." We'll be back tomorrow wi…

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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S2 E16, “The Whole Truth” 17:32

2M ago17:32

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Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. In this episode, surprise! We're going to need another cradle. Also surprise (not really): Henry Gale isn't who he says he is. Mentioned: The "Got any milk?" scene and My Girl Barks on X. Next Tuesday, we'll continue with season 2, episode 17, "Lockdown." Tomorrow…

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Weekly Roundup: Cat Crimes, Medical Groups on Facebook, and the Art of Delegating 27:22

2M ago27:22

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Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find is a cute kids' game that can be played solo or collaboratively. It's called Cat Crimes and seems like a twist on Clue for young players (there's no murder!). Terri's random recommendation this week is Facebook groups for any ailments or fancy medications …

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Parenting Tips from “Running Point” S1 E2, “Joe Pesci” 17:17

2M ago17:17

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Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's Running Point. So far, the show has ups and downs (like a sports team does!), but there's a lot to like—especially the performances of Kate Hudson as the lead and Brenda Song as her best friend. Mentioned: Song and her partner, fellow child star Macaulay…

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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S2 E15, “Maternity Leave” 20:26

2M ago20:26

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Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. This episode showed that the women of the island are just as inclined as the men to run off on a dangerous errand in the jungle (well, Kate will join in no matter who's going). Also, we missed Sawyer's baby-whispering skills. Mentioned: George Clooney in the storm…

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Weekly Roundup: LibriVox, Mahjong Solitaire, and Good Mom Moments 21:11

2M ago21:11

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Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find is a cool service called LibriVox that offers free public domain audiobooks, read by volunteers. Terri may have found her next volunteer job, as a "prooflistener." Terri's random recommendation this week is mahjong solitaire, which she plays on the Mahjong…

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Parenting Tips from “Running Point” S1 E1, “Pilot” 17:29

2M ago17:29

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Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and now that we've finished season 1 of A Man on the Inside, we're moving on to Running Point, a new Netflix comedy starring Kate Hudson. While this pilot episode was pretty pilot-y, it was also a lot of fun, and we're looking forward to seeing what comes next. Mentioned: The…

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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S2 E14, “One of Them” 16:59

2M ago16:59

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Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. This was another tough episode, which gave us even more (unwanted) details about Sayid's career as a torturer. Plus, another new character appears on this allegedly deserted island. Next Tuesday, we'll continue with season 2, episode 15, "Maternity Leave." Tomorro…

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Weekly Roundup: “A History of Art in 21 Cats,” “The Third Gilmore Girl,” and Saying Yes to Saying No 27:12

3M ago27:12

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Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find is perfect for the cat-lover in your life: A History of Art in 21 Cats by Nia Gould. We also suggest visiting the author's site for more cat goodies and the cutest cursor we've seen on the World Wide Web. Terri's random recommendation this week is also a b…

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Parenting Tips from “A Man on the Inside,” S1 Finale 20:25

3M ago20:25

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Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and we've now finished up with A Man on the Inside. While we enjoyed the actors' performances and the gentle humor, we do feel a bit duped by the promise that this was a mystery show; the case was closed within the first few minutes of the finale. Still, we'll probably be bac…

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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S2 E13, “The Long Con” 15:03

3M ago15:03

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Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. This week's episode was another round of "Sawyer is hateful because he wants to be hated" (as diagnosed by Kate), with a side of "lonely people can easily break bad" (we hope no one finds out how Charlie was involved in Sawyer's con). Next Tuesday, we'll continue …

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Weekly Roundup: “The Girl Who Reads on the Métro,” Clockify, and Negative Self-Talk 27:57

3M ago27:57

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Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find is a slim, slightly twee French novel, The Girl Who Reads on the Métro by Christine Feret-Fleury. She doesn't give it a full-throated endorsement, but if you'd like to vicariously visit Paris and you love books, you might enjoy this. (And if you'd like to he…

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Parenting Tips from “A Man on the Inside” S1 E7, “From Russian Hill with Love” 16:29

3M ago16:29

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Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. Right now, we're watching A Man on the Inside. While this week's episode did return to the mystery ostensibly at the heart of the show (and end on a cliffhanger, of course), it was still mostly about the melancholies of aging, with a hefty side of parent-child conflict. Cheer…

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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S2 E12, “Fire + Water” 15:17

3M ago15:17

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Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. This week's episode was nearly unrelentingly sad for the lead character, Charlie. A brief Hurley/Libby frustration was the only relief from the nightmares and flashbacks to nightmarish real-life events. Next Tuesday, we'll continue with season 2, episode 13, "The …

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Episode #115 - Trusts and Estate Planning for the Future 32:05

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In this episode Danny and Mr Jomes discuss estate planning and why Trusts are mandatory in the United States for securing a legacy for your family. What happens in the later stages when you have something to lose? How do you plan for the future? We also touch on the complex theory of demographics and the notion that "Demographics is Destiny". Once …

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Weekly Roundup: “I Worked Hard on That!,” AI Everywhere, and Like Talking to a Brick Wall 21:59

3M ago21:59

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Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find is a picture book called I Worked Hard on That! by Robyn Wall with pictures by A.N. Kang. It stars a cute (really!) spider whose web-weaving efforts are frequently thwarted. We also recommend a scroll down Wall's list of other titles, including My First Book…

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Parenting Tips from “A Man on the Inside” S1 E6, “Our Man in Sacramento” 13:25

3M ago13:25

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Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. Right now, we're watching A Man on the Inside. Last week, we complained that the mystery (the alleged driver of the plot) had been forgotten and been replaced by a melancholy look at aging. This week, things got even sadder as one of Charles's friends died. However, at least …

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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S2 E11, “The Hunting Party” 18:56

3M ago18:56

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Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. In case you've forgotten, this episode would like to inform you once again that Jack has a savior complex. But he's also realized that he needs an army to take on The Others, so that's next on his to-do list. Next Tuesday, we'll continue with season 2, episode 12,…

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Episode #114 - Technology and Fairness in Sport 44:38

3M ago44:38

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In a follow up to Episode 76, Danny and Mr Jomes talk about the ABS system being evaluated in MLB Spring Training, and what the impact of technology has on perceived fairness in professional sports. It's a wheated night for Brown. They cover baseball, football (both European and American), and multiple other popular sports. Recorded on 28 February,…

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Weekly Roundup: “Toto,” “Waitress,” and One-Star Reviews of Parenting Experiences 27:23

3M ago27:23

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Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find is Toto, by A.J. Hackwith, which is a look at the Wizard of Oz story from the perspective of Toto the dog. He tells us, "I was mostly a Good Dog until they sold me out to animal control, okay?" which sounds like a take we'd like to hear. Terri's random rec…