Daughter Knows Best is a comedy podcast starring comedian Carolyn Castiglia and her much smarter, wiser, more sophisticated daughter, Adriana. Together they interview other parents and kids about the tragedies and triumphs of growing up.
Carolyn and Adriana talk conspiracy theories ranging from why Wendy Williams fell on her daytime talk show to whether or not Britney Spears sings in her own voice. THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE. OR IS IT?!
Carolyn and Adriana talk about books, how to be a good reader, books, JK Rowling's charitable contributions, and more books. And more! Great episode if you're looking for reading reccos for your kids. If you don't have kids, listen anyway, because Adriana roasts Carolyn about her reading habits, and who doesn't want to hear that?
Carolyn and Adriana interview their friends, Kyle Ocasio and her daughter, Maya. Topics include the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Trump, wacky subway characters, Carolyn's back-seat driving, being an angry girl, kids who hoard, and negotiating for allowance like a real New Yorker.
Carolyn and Adriana host stand-ups Sydnee Washington and Khalid Rahmaan, as well as musician Jonathan Coulton and his son, Theo, in the basement of Artichoke Pizza in Bushwick. Sydnee performs a hilarious kid-friendly stand-up set, Carolyn interviews Khalid about his obsession with mommy blogs, and the show ends with Jonathan playing one of his sweetest songs.
Carolyn and Adriana interview their friends and neighbors, Miranda Norris and her daughter, Durga. Topics include homeschooling, leaving New York after 9/11, Florida, teaching your kids to ride the subway, growing up in Soho in the 80s, and how to survive the impending apocalypse by joining a chicken cult.
Carolyn and Adriana interview their friends Julie Kottakis and her daughter Rhea. Topics include feminism, single motherhood, growing up in NYC vs. a small town, letting go of domestic perfection, how babies are made, "chicken penis," viral videos, boyfriends, and learning how to stop repeating what you were told as a kid. The episode ends with a song inspired by P.P.A.P. and everyone who shared their Amazon orders with us.
Carolyn and Adriana interview comedian Kate Wolff and her son, Shane. Topics include puberty (ewww), aliens, Kabbalah, global warming, communicating well in your home using humor, cool moms vs. awkward moms, pets, and how to deal with anger.
Carolyn and Adriana interview their friends and neighbors, The Weiss Family: Jackie, Alex, Hank and Lucy. Topics include abstract art, ASMR, boy band dreams, urban planning, roller coasters, hiking with kids, Bathroom Basketball, and how to achieve gender equality in school.
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