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Comedian Blair Dawson interviews her dad, comics and their parents to find out if the apple falls far from the tree.

Blair Dawson


    • Mar 31, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 6m AVG DURATION
    • 64 EPISODES


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    Danny Sellers and his mom, Audrey!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 60:40


    It's Genetic welcomes Danny Sellers and his mom, Audrey! In this episode we discuss: Audrey going back to school as an adult Danny joining a fake gym Breaking up with long term partners Coffee Confrontation in friendship Fanny packs as a cross body bags The economy of luxury purses And more!   Follow us on social, y'all :) Show IG @itsgeneticpodcast Blair IG @urgirlblair, Twitter @urgirlblair, Tok @urgirlblair
 Danny IG @followsellers, Twitter @followsellers   Credits: Music by Sofia Dobrushin and Matt Albani Episode edited by Tyler Snodgrass

    Shaunak Godkhindi and his mom, Swati!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 58:43


    It's Genetic welcomes Shaunak Godkhindi and his mom, Swati! In this episode we discuss: Swati's experience with Intermittent fasting and, in general, being a health nut The role of astrology in Hindu matchmaking Why you shouldn't blindly pay a medical bill Encouraging your kids to choose their own career path Cultivating gratitude The time Shaunak unknowingly sabotaged his Dad in a job interview  And more!   Follow us on social, y'all :) Show IG @itsgeneticpodcast Blair IG @urgirlblair, Twitter @urgirlblair, Tok @urgirlblair
 Shaunak IG @shaunakg, Twitter @shaunakg, Tok @shaunakg   Credits: Music by Sofia Dobrushin and Matt Albani Episode edited by Tyler Snodgrass

    Jay Light and his mom, Denise!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 59:26


    It's Genetic welcomes Jay Light and his mom, Denise! In this episode we discuss: How Jay's sobriety changed their dynamic Determining when it is or is not okay to use loved ones as source material for jokes Enneagram placements  Denise's social media habits Growing up in the Bible Belt and dating someone with strict parents Denise's career shift from nurse to life coach Getting walked in on as a teen And more!   Follow us on social, y'all :) Show IG @itsgeneticpodcast Blair IG @urgirlblair, Twitter @urgirlblair, Tok @urgirlblair
 Jay IG @dietjay, Twitter @dietjay, Tok @dietjay   Credits: Music by Sofia Dobrushin and Matt Albani Episode edited by Ben Kasl

    Meredith Dietz and her dad, David!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 49:14


    It's Genetic welcomes Meredith Dietz and her dad, David! In this episode we discuss: David's experience being a single dad with 3 daughters Twice baked potatos Major communication gaffes in dating  The time Meredith encouraged David to hop the turnstile  Nepo babies Crying at the death of one family dog (and not the others) Being a contrarian And more!   Follow us on social, y'all :) Show IG @itsgeneticpodcast Blair IG @urgirlblair, Twitter @urgirlblair, Tok @urgirlblair
 Meredith IG @dietz.m, Twitter @dietz_meredith, Tok @dietz_meredith   Credits: Music by Sofia Dobrushin and Matt Albani Episode edited by Ben Kasl

    Adam Mamawala and his dad, Maqsood!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2023 34:48


    It's Genetic welcomes Adam Mamawala and his dad, Maqsood! In this episode we discuss: How rare it is to have an Indian parent who supports your art Bollywood music Jurassic Park The greatest modern convenience (according to Maqsood) Adam's recent experience hearing recordings of his dad in the 80's convincing his family to move to America Being a sensitive king

    Melody Kamali and her mom, Nasrin!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 45:11


    It's Genetic welcomes Melody Kamali and her mom, Nasrin! In this episode we discuss: Nasrin's experience being an ESL teacher for adult immigrants The time Melody physically attacked Nasrin Cooking Persian food Being approached by strangers because of your aura The fear of others dying (rather than yourself) Having a bad experience with the police Nasrin's attempts to be off the grid And more!   Follow us on social, y'all :) Show IG @itsgeneticpodcast Blair IG @urgirlblair, Twitter @urgirlblair, Tok @urgirlblair
 Melody IG @melodykamali, Twitter @melodykamali, Tok @melodykamali   Credits: Music by Sofia Dobrushin and Matt Albani Episode edited by Ben Kasl

    Tony Zaret and his step-dad, Bobby!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 32:16


    It's Genetic welcomes Tony Zaret and his step-dad, Bobby! In this episode we discuss: Bobby's role as Tony's content producer and stage dad Keeping up with appearances to compete in the entertainment industry Having your comedic ideas stolen Bobby's experience getting slapped Feeling the need to increase your follower count The pressure Tony feels being the family breadwinner The lack of contact tony has with his mom since she started seeing Bobby  And more!   Follow us on social, y'all :) Show IG @itsgeneticpodcast Blair IG @urgirlblair, Twitter @urgirlblair, Tok @urgirlblair
 Tony IG @tonyzaret, Youtube, Tok @tonyzaret   Credits: Music by Sofia Dobrushin and Matt Albani Episode edited by Ben Kasl

    Maddie Wiener and her mom, Allison!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2023 59:33


    It's Genetic welcomes Maddie Wiener (Comedy Central, JFL New Face) and her mom, Allison! In this episode we discuss: Maddie starting standup as a teenager Allison's very funny email signature Experiences with pregnancy ART!!! The practice of writing letters Embracing change (in love and in career) in order to grow Being a chronic apologizer Maddie's pet rabbit surviving syphilis And more!   Come see Blair perform her half hour at C'mon Everybody in Bed-Stuy 1/31 8PM -- You can buy tickets here.   Follow us on social, y'all :) Show IG @itsgeneticpodcast Blair IG @urgirlblair, Twitter @urgirlblair, Tok @urgirlblair
 Maddie IG @maddietwiener, Tok @maddietwiener   Credits: Music by Sofia Dobrushin and Matt Albani Episode edited by Ben Kasl

    Annabel Meschke, Sabina Meschke and their mom, Stacy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 75:35


      It's Genetic welcomes Annabel Meschke, Sabina Meschke (SXSW, Pennies from Heaven) and their mom, Stacy! In this episode we discuss: Their “way slay” mother-child vibes People's insane behavior around twins How RUDE it is when people don't bother to tell them apart Sabina making the Birken bag of comedy Having a con-artist dentistry job Maintaining life long friendships Stacy being a helicopter parent Attending couples therapy with your twin Why Sabina and Annabel never tried to switched places in school And more!   Come see Blair perform her half hour at C'mon Everybody in Bed-Stuy 1/31 8PM -- You can buy tickets here.   Follow us on social, y'all :) Show IG @itsgeneticpodcast Blair IG @urgirlblair, Twitter @urgirlblair, Tok @urgirlblair
 Annabel IG @armsandlegs, Twitter @armsandlegs Sabina IG @sabinalily, Twitter @sabinalily   Credits: Music by Sofia Dobrushin and Matt Albani Episode edited by Ben Kasl  

    Dave Merheje and his sister, Mary!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 57:11


    It's Genetic welcomes Dave Merheje (Hulu's Ramy) and his sister, Mary! In this episode we discuss: The “being too nice” to “getting taken advantage” of pipeline Culture clashing in dating Bad weed trips Having wellness or introspective talk rebuffed by immigrant parents Their parents not (really) wanting to leave Lebanon for Canada Different POVs on covid ruining xmas Growing up in Canada, but close to Detroit and feeling Americanized And more!   Come to Blair's show at Union Hall in Park Slope this Saturday 1/14 10PM -- You can buy tickets here.   Follow us on social, y'all :) Show IG @itsgeneticpodcast Blair IG @urgirlblair, Twitter @urgirlblair, Tok @urgirlblair
 Dave IG @davemerheje, Twitter @DaveMerheje   Credits: Music by Sofia Dobrushin and Matt Albani Episode edited by Ben Kasl

    Adam Mitrani and his mom, Donna!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 67:44


      It's Genetic welcomes Adam Mitrani and his mom, Donna! In this episode we discuss: The sudden passing of Donna's son and Adam's brother, Reuben The Mitrani's close family friendship with Mac Miller How being open with your parents is distinctly jewish Hippy enclaves in conservative states Experiencing traumatic car accidents How Adam encourages Donna to write, while Donna encourages Adam to rap And more! Follow us on social, y'all :) Show IG @itsgeneticpodcast Blair IG @urgirlblair, Twitter @urgirlblair, Tok @urgirlblair
 Adam IG @amitrani Credits: Music by Sofia Dobrushin and Matt Albani Episode edited by Ben Kasl  

    Esther Fallick and her mom, Leticia!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 67:35


    It's Genetic welcomes Esther Fallick and her mom, Leticia! In this episode we discuss: How their parent-child dynamic has evolved since Esther's gender transition Leticia's work as a couples therapist Adam Sandler Friends slander How toxic positivity is the enemy of grief Leticia's upbringing in Mexico and her “communist boyfriend” phase Esther's weed phase (and Leticia's *shock* at just learning about it) And more! Follow us on social, y'all :) Show IG @itsgeneticpodcast Blair IG @urgirlblair, Twitter @urgirlblair, Tok @urgirlblair
 Esther IG @estherfallick, Twitter @estherfallick, Tok @estherfallick Credits: Music by Sofia Dobrushin and Matt Albani Episode edited by Ben Kasl

    Matthew Broussard and his mom, Ann!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 71:21


      It's Genetic welcomes Matthew Broussard (The Tonight Show, Comedy Central) and his mom, Ann! In this episode we discuss: Why Ann still hopes Matthew gets a “real job” How Americans don't respect the elderly Complaining as a love language Triggering audiences The evolution if birth control Matthew's brief stint as a financial analyst and his untimely departure The pitfalls of being raised by post WWII immigrant parents with idealistic worldviews Coping with conflict in romantic relationships And more! Follow us on social, y'all :) Show IG @itsgeneticpodcast Blair IG @urgirlblair, Twitter @urgirlblair, Tok @urgirlblair
 Matthew IG @mondaypunday, Twitter @mondaypunday   Credits: Music by Sofia Dobrushin and Matt Albani Episode edited by Ben Kasl  

    Maggie Crane and her dad, Sam!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 53:43


    It's Genetic welcomes Maggie Crane and her dad, Sam! In this episode we discuss: Maggie's Ladybird-like upbringing in western Massachusetts Sam's career in academia (covering Chinese politics and the rise of nationalism) How raising a child with disabilities impacts a family dynamic Sam's thriving Twitter account Survivor Getting blackout drunk and whether or not hangovers worsen with age And more! Follow us on social, y'all :) Show IG @itsgeneticpodcast Blair IG @urgirlblair, Twitter @urgirlblair, Tok @urgirlblair
 Maggie IG @maggiecrane, Twitter @MargaretKCrane   Credits: Music by Sofia Dobrushin and Matt Albani Episode edited by Ben Kasl

    Danielle Clarke Fisher and her mom, Sharon!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 51:03


      It's Genetic welcomes Danielle Clarke Fisher and her mom, Sharon! In this episode we discuss: How Sharon's been a doomsday prepper before it was cool Lying to get a job Experiencing hurricane season as Floridians Questioning your sanity Teen Danielle being offered two cows and a goat to go on a date The impact of snoring in a relationship And more! Follow us on social, y'all :) Show IG @itsgeneticpodcast Blair IG @urgirlblair, Twitter @urgirlblair, Tok @urgirlblair
 Danielle IG @danielleclarkefisher   Credits: Music by Sofia Dobrushin and Matt Albani Episode edited by Ben Kasl  

    Molly Kornfeld and her mom, Patty Rosborough!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 81:04


    It's Genetic welcomes its first multigenerational stand-up comedy family on the pod! Molly Kornfeld and her mom, Patty Rosborough. In this episode we discuss: Molly's experience being raised by two stand-up comedians Comedy we effing HATE (and like) How to best “act out” a bj on stage Dating male comedians How beauty standards have evolved over the years Patty picking up her ex-husband from jail And more! Follow us on social, y'all :) Show IG @itsgeneticpodcast Blair IG @urgirlblair, Twitter @urgirlblair, Tok @urgirlblair
 Molly Tok @mollykornfeld, IG @molly_kornfeld Patty IG @pattyrosborough   Credits: Music by Sofia Dobrushin and Matt Albani Episode edited by Ben Kasl

    Kyle Gordon and his mom, Rebecca!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 65:51


    It's Genetic is back! Blair figured out a calendly, got her ish together and is calling it a season two. Please enjoy the series return with guests Kyle Gordon (TikTok, Comedy Central) and his mom, Rebecca! In this episode we discuss: Popping off on TikTok (and how you can too!) How Kyle was a “f*ck you mom” teen Rebecca's professional background in skincare The extreme pitfalls of being forgetful A fear of eyeballs How Rebecca reads all of Kyle's negative TikTok comments And more! Follow us on social, y'all :) Show IG @itsgeneticpodcast Blair IG @urgirlblair, Twitter @urgirlblair, Tok @urgirlblair
 Kyle Tok @kylegordonisgreat, IG @kylegordonisgreat, https://kylegordonisgreat.com/

    Gastor Almonte and his daughter, Makayla!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 60:09


      It's Genetic welcomes Gastor Almonte (Comedy Central's This Is Not Happening) and his daughter, Makayla! In this episode we discuss: • Gastor starting standup after having a child • Discord and the social media platform each generation uses • Makayla's fear of the dark • The "process" and putting in your 10,000 hours • Chicken nuggets • Gastor gives Makayla the green light to draw on her bedroom walls And more! Follow Blair IG @Blairsimone, Twitter @urgirlblair Follow Gastor Twitter @GastorAlmonte, IG @GastorAlmonte  

    Charlie Bardey and his mom, Claudia!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 60:58


    It's Genetic welcomes Charlie Bardey (Comedy Central) and his mom, Claudia! In this episode we discuss: • Being New York liberal elite jew archetypes • Robert Moses • Morning person propaganda • Struggling with decision making • Claudia's experience as a creative agency CEO • The business of fine art and its integration of cryptocurrency And more! Follow Blair IG @Blairsimone, Twitter @urgirlblair Follow Charlie Twitter @chunkbardey, IG @chunkbardey

    Nina Tarr and her mom, Mitra!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 77:23


      It's Genetic welcomes Nina Tarr (HBO's Hacks) and her mom, Mitra! In this episode we discuss: Problematic men (Roman Polanski, Bukowski, Nina's dad) Mitra's experience attending college in Iran prior to the revolution and starting her education over in the US Age gap discourse Mitra as a Marshall Mathers fan Communication and the connection non-native English speakers have to one another in an international workplace Why Mitra won't date tall men And more! Follow Blair IG @Blairsimone, Twitter @urgirlblair Follow Nina Twitter @NinaTarr, IG @pizzaparty69  

    Jared Schwartz and his mom, Rhonda!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 41:59


      It's Genetic welcomes Jared Schwartz (Momma's Boy, OnlyFeehans Podcast) and his mom, Rhonda! In this episode we discuss: Jared's love of snails Being a momma's boy How 9/11 effected Rhonda's career path Discovering adderall in adulthood Telling the truth and when honesty is not the best policy Rhonda being a rule follower When Jared's moving out of the house And more! Follow Blair IG @Blairsimone, Twitter @urgirlblair Follow Jared Twitter @thekidjared, IG @thekidjared  

    Jill Gonzalez and her dad, Kevin!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 61:59


    It's Genetic welcomes Jill Gonzalez (NBC) and her dad, Kevin! In this episode we discuss: How Kevin got Jill's mom to agree to their first date (spoiler: it involves a gunshot wound to the face) Jill experiencing being the dumpee when she's always been the dumper Being a Jersey girl Lying to get a job in the air force Surviving throat cancer Gaslighting your boss into rehiring you after firing you Getting caught shoplifting thongs And more! Follow Blair IG @Blairsimone, Twitter @urgirlblair Follow Jill Twitter @JillGonzalezTV, IG @jillgonzalez

    Anthony DeVito and his mom, Joanne!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 55:48


      It's Genetic welcomes Anthony DeVito (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, This American Life) and his mom, Joanne! In this episode we discuss: Threatening to call child services on yourself Having a boundary-less friendship  The colonization of space Unique forms of discipline Joanne's fear of being cancelled Korean dramas Anthony's gangster grandmother And more! Follow Blair IG @Blairsimone, Twitter @urgirlblair Follow Anthony Twitter @AnthonyDeVito_, IG @comediananthonydevito  

    Sabrina Wu and their mom, Sheng!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 53:13


    It's Genetic welcomes Sabrina Wu (Disney+) and their mom, Sheng! In this episode we discuss: Giving Thanksgiving dinner a Chinese revamp (duck is in, turkey is out) Challenging cultural expectations of saving face, self-expression and identity Sheng's dance troupe The basketball injury that altered Sabrina's trajectory Sheng airs parenting regrets Trypophobia And more! Follow Blair IG @Blairsimone, Twitter @urgirlblair Follow Sabrina Twitter @asabrinawu, IG @asabrinawu

    Rachel Coster and her mom, Elysa!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 52:56


      It's Genetic welcomes Rachel Coster (Vulture) and her mom, Elysa! In this episode we discuss: Best friend breakups Rachel reveals a new tat Having RAGE issues Rachel's dad (he has a British accent) explains why she's not destined for corporate work Losing your virginity Elysa's experience making bagels professionally Marrying rich And more! Follow Blair IG @Blairsimone, Twitter @urgirlblair Follow Rachel Twitter @RACH4_theSTARZ, IG @rachelcoster  

    Ester Steinberg and her dad, Michael!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 65:09


    It's Genetic welcomes Ester Steinberg (Amazon Prime's Burning Bush) and her dad, Michael! In this episode we discuss: -Michael's early-in-life attempts of becoming both a comedian and a professional wrestler -Being raised by an Israeli immigrant -Working for TMZ -Michael laments on the time he owned a restaurant called the “Bagel Boudoir” -Getting caught shoplifting and going to teen court -Developing mama bear mentality and chewing disrespectful comedians out -Comedy as a family business and Ester's fear of her son, Moses, becoming a comedian And more! Follow Blair IG @Blairsimone, Twitter @urgirlblair Follow Ester Twitter @Esterkay, IG @Ester_Kay_

    Alex Kumin and her dad, Dan!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 62:06


      It's Genetic welcomes Alex Kumin (Comedy Central) and her dad, Dan! In this episode we talk: -Why Dan loves The Bachelor -Sharing collegiate pride -Having the same type of cancer -Massachusetts -Personal growth retreats -Being a lawyer -Dan's experience walking on hot coals And more! Follow Blair IG @Blairsimone, Twitter @urgirlblair Follow Alex Twitter @AlexKumin, IG @alex.kumin  

    Emily Panic and her dad, Steve

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 68:50


    It's Genetic welcomes Emily Panic (Pitchfork TV, Ghosts To Show You Podcast) and her dad, Steve! In this episode we talk: * being a DOCTOR!!! * being a MUSICIAN!!! * How being raised by union organizers informs authority issues * Pandemic dog adoptions * Reinventing yourself and switching careers * Halloween costumes * Ghost sightings * Self-sabotage And more! Follow Blair IG @Blairsimone, Twitter @urgirlblair Follow Emily Twitter @aprettybigmouth, IG @aprettybigmouth

    Haley Stiel and her mom, Julie

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2021 73:30


      It's Genetic welcomes Haley Stiel (Close friend!) and her mom, Julie! In this episode we talk: * being GAY!!! * being JEWISH!!! * being absolutely obsessed with cabbage * the time Julie ran away from home * coming from a family of con artists * getting arrested for parking tickets * stealing * self love And more! Follow Blair IG @Blairsimone, Twitter @urgirlblair Follow Trina Twitter @haleyuka, IG @haleyuka  

    Trina Alper and her dad, Brant

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 51:42


    It's Genetic welcomes Trina Alper (Tres Betches Podcast) and her dad, Brant! In this episode we talk: * Trina's childhood dream of being a toll booth collector * Brant's famous pep talks * How Trina's mom knew Brant was “the one” * Keeping up with the cost of living * How to maintain a 40+ year marriage And more! Follow Blair IG @Blairsimone, Twitter @urgirlblair Follow Trina Twitter @JewLo_, IG @jew_lo

    J. Smitty and his dad, Dennis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 59:54


    It's Genetic welcomes J. Smitty (Comedy Central) and his dad, Dennis! In this episode we talk: Dennis's traumatic motorcycle accident Having a favorite pet Crying at funerals The time Dennis had his mustang stolen Respecting your elders And more! Follow Blair IG @Blairsimone, Twitter @urgirlblair Follow J Twitter @Ehjentsmith, IG @@jsmittycomedy  

    Steve Jeanty and his mom, Irma!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 60:48


      It's Genetic welcomes Steve Jeanty (Rap alias: Ronnie Cortado) and his mom, Irma! Blair and Roger discuss war. In this episode we talk: Steve's Hot Topic phase Irma's experience working as a nurse Coffee Irma's feelings on rap Steve's fear of Halloween Who's getting the first call in a nuclear apocalypse And more! Steve's interview starts at 24:00 Follow Blair IG @Blairsimone, Twitter @urgirlblair Follow Steve Twitter @SteveJeanty, IG @@yojeanty  

    Cameron Gillette and his cousin, Hutton

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 81:54


    It's Genetic welcomes Cameron Gillette (The Best Set I Will Ever Have) and his cousin, Hutton! Blair and Roger discuss crying. In this episode we talk: Being apocalypse ready 9/11 conspiracies The connection between growing up religious and loving concerts Bad drug trips Pranking Chick-fil-A The “fix it” impulse And more! Cameron's interview starts at 18:20 Follow Blair IG @Blairsimone, Twitter @urgirlblair Follow Cameron Twitter @camgillettefan, IG @camgillettefan

    Jenny Gorelick and her dad, Gregg

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 72:30


      It's Genetic welcomes Jenny Gorelick (Receipts Podcast) and her dad, Gregg! Blair and Roger discuss social media. In this episode we talk: The Olympics Picking sides in a divorce First dates Anxieties around achieving fame Going to Space Jenny and Gregg's respective dating app experiences And more! Jenny's interview starts at 30:30 Follow Blair IG @Blairsimone, Twitter @urgirlblair Follow Jenny Twitter @JennyGorelick, IG @jennycestquoi  

    Jess Henderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 57:18


    It's Genetic welcomes Jess Henderson (Hulu's Shrill) and her mom, Patrice! Blair and Roger discuss self-care. In this episode we talk: Priscilla's very cool career as a chemical engineer Theater kid culture Accidentally getting drunk at work Early pandemic ingenuity Anxieties around maintaining success Nightmare stories about working on set in film + tv And more! Jess's interview starts at 18:00 Follow Blair IG @Blairsimone, Twitter @urgirlblair Follow Jess Twitter @messmenderson, IG @embrace_mess

    Ben Wasserman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 95:41


    It's Genetic welcomes Ben Wasserman (VICE, Painted with his butt on MTV) and his mom, Ricki! Blair and Roger discuss gender. In this episode we talk: The grief of losing a loved one compounded by the grief of the Trump presidency Being a royal piss family (a family that pisses their pants) Smoking weed and yelling at the TV Going from a rough to a simpatico parent-child dynamic Growing to understand ADHD A Toyota car dealer MANSPLAINING to Ricki And more! Ben's interview starts at 28:50 Follow Blair IG @Blairsimone, Twitter @urgirlblair Follow Julie Twitter @benwassertweet, IG @benwassergram

    Julie Mitchell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 83:10


      It's Genetic welcomes Julie Mitchell (VICE, McSweeney's) and her dad, Scott! Blair and Roger discuss anger. In this episode we talk: Julie woke-ifying her parents Self-isolation and not being a people person Gender expression and Scott's evolution on the topic The DARE program/Julie being a child narc Psilocybin therapy and Scott's interest in trying shrooms And more! Julie's interview starts at 26:45 Follow Blair IG @Blairsimone, Twitter @urgirlblair Follow Julie Twitter @juliepoptart, IG @juliepoptart  

    Meghana Indurti

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 67:29


    It's Genetic welcomes Meghana Indurti (The New Yorker) and her mom, Geetha! Blair and Roger discuss gift giving. In this episode we talk: The origin story of Meg's deep seated fear of pigeons Defining "vibes" Geetha dipping her toe into drinking and the stigma alcohol carries in India Hating corporate work The barriers Geetha faces as an immigrant in becoming a teacher in America And more! Meghana's interview starts at 16:50 Follow Blair IG @Blairsimone, Twitter @urgirlblair Follow Meghana Twitter @megindurti, IG @megindurti, 

    Sofia Dobrushin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 67:44


      It's Genetic welcomes Sofia Dobrushin (HBO's High Maintenance) and her mom, Carmen! Blair and Roger play a Freudian game. In this episode we talk: Bisexuality All of your exes looking the same How Carmen is a huge basketball fan (while Sofia is NOT) Feelings of embarrassment as a child The fear of abduction Setting boundaries And more! Sofia's interview starts at 12:00 Follow Blair IG @Blairsimone, Twitter @urgirlblair Follow Sofia IG @oh.sofritas  

    Niles Abston

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 67:36


    It's Genetic welcomes Niles Abston (The ClownCast Podcast) and his dad, Willie! Blair and Roger discuss tattoos. In this episode we talk: Willie and Nile's experience of living on a golf course Asking your parent to say I love you more Nile's experience with being unlawfully charged with weed possession Feet: who should be able to show them The fear of losing a child They key to Willie's 30-year marriage Norbit And more! Niles's interview starts at 21:35 Follow Blair IG @Blairsimone, Twitter @urgirlblair Follow Niles Abston IG @thenilesabstonshow, Twitter @NILES100

    Gianmarco Soresi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 94:17


      It's Genetic welcomes Gianmarco Soresi (Netflix's Bonding) and his mom, Irene! Blair and Roger discuss education. In this episode we talk: Studio 54 Politically incorrect acting exercises Irene's upbringing in casinos Making a scene in public Why Gianmarco is getting mocked on TikTok And more! Gianmarco's interview starts at 38:20 Follow Blair IG @Blairsimone, Twitter @urgirlblair Follow Gianmarco IG @gianmarcosoresi, Twitter @GianmarcoSoresi  

    Olivia Perry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 81:47


    It's Genetic welcomes Olivia Perry (HBO's South Side) and her dad, Brad! Blair and Roger discuss books. In this episode we talk: Brad being a dad-ager Fear of birds Being a brand whore Brad's time working as a weather man Fasting Age appropriate crushes And more! Olivia's interview starts at 21:40 Follow Blair IG @Blairsimone, Twitter @urgirlblair Follow Olivia IG @olarvia, Twitter @olarvia

    Harper-Rose Drummond

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 81:04


    It's Genetic welcomes Harper-Rose Drummond (TruTv's Laff Tracks) and her mom, Alison! Blair and Roger discuss medicine. In this episode we talk: Parents wanting their kids to be hot Comedy festivals Blocking your parents on social media DMT Bombing job interviews Seeing an ex in public And more! Harper's interview starts at 39:45 Follow Blair IG @Blairsimone, Twitter @urgirlblair Follow Harper IG @harperrosed, Twitter @harperrosed  

    Kenice Mobely

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 63:14


      It's Genetic welcomes Kenice Mobely (The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, ViceNews) and her mom, Priscilla! Blair and Roger discuss Myers-Briggs and personality assessment. In this episode we talk: Telling your parents when you've lost your virginity Goobers Kenice's time working at Jack in the Box and fast food chain nuances Maroon 5 Grammar ignorance (Priscilla teaches us what a prepositional phrase is) The phrase "...but what you gotta understand is..." And more! Kenice's interview starts at 18:13 Follow Blair IG @Blairsimone, Twitter @urgirlblair Follow Kenice IG @kenicemobley, Twitter @kenicemobley  

    Edy Modica

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 60:03


    It's Genetic welcomes Edy Modica (HBO's High Maintenance) and her mom, Marsha! Blair and Roger discuss animals.  In this episode we talk: Quaaludes Feeling disconnected from the Brooklyn occult scene Marsha's gorgeous native BK accent The FOMO that comes with your friends dying before you Edy's fear of beas The joy of being genuine And more! Edy's interview starts at 23:42 Follow Blair IG @Blairsimone, Twitter @urgirlblair Follow Edy IG @doodiehole, Twitter @doodiehole_  

    Julia Shiplett

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 91:08


    It's Genetic welcomes Julia Shiplett (HBO's High Maintenance, The New Yorker) and her dad, Pat! Blair and Roger discuss fashion.  In this episode we talk: Being a jerk boyfriend Which sibling will pull the plug in a euthanasia situation Smoothies Being kind, not nice Developing fears with age Never trusting a man in a bandana Bouncing back from disasters And more! Julia interview starts at 35:47 Follow Blair IG @Blairsimone, Twitter @urgirlblair Follow Julia Shiplett IG @juliashiplett, Twitter @juliashiplett

    Myq Kaplan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 78:05


    It's Genetic welcomes Myq Kaplan (The Tonight Show, Conan) and his mom, Bonnie! Blair and Roger discuss sports.  In this episode we talk: Veganism Leaning on family amid the pandemic Bonnie's time working as a music teacher Meditation Apps Playing the violin and the trombone Having parent-child boundaries And more! Myq interview starts at 14:55 Follow Blair IG @Blairsimone, Twitter @urgirlblair Follow Myq Kaplan IG @myqkaplan, Twitter @myqkaplan  

    Wendy Steiner

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 97:37


      It's Genetic welcomes Wendy Steiner (Refinery 29) and her mom, Heidi! Blair and Roger discuss celebrities.  In this episode we talk: Birth order Heidi's crushes on Vince D'onofrio and Jack Black Wendy's childhood aspirations to be a Rolling Stone writer The pressure to succeed Peter Frampton getting denied entry at Heidi's place of work The evolving stigma of divorce Working at a fish cannery in Alaska And more! Wendy interview starts at 35:45   Follow Blair IG @Blairsimone, Twitter @urgirlblair Follow Wendy Steiner IG @wendysteinerlol, Twitter @wendysteinerlol  

    Dan Licata

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 80:07


    It's Genetic welcomes Dan Licata (Saturday Night Live) and his mom, Jane! Blair and Roger discuss slang. In this episode we talk: Kim Deal (the quilter, not the musician) Dan wetting the bed for funzies TERFS (JK Rowling) Attaching identity to hair Jackass Encouraging Jane to shoplift from Joann Fabrics And More!! Dan interview starts at 21:40   Follow Blair IG @Blairsimone, Twitter @urgirlblair Follow Dan Licata IG @danlicatasucks, Twitter @danlicatasucks

    Sam Evans

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 67:44


      It's Genetic welcomes Sam Evans (JFL) and his dad, Darrell! Blair and Roger discuss Alzheimer's disease.   In this episode we talk: Darrell's first car "Medicinal" weed brownies Generational differences in humor John Denver Ernest Goes to Jail Positive masculinity And More!! Sam interview starts at 27:15   Follow Blair IG @Blairsimone, Twitter @urgirlblair Follow Sam Evans IG @reallysamevans Twitter @ReallySamEvans  

    Jessy Morner-Ritt

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2021 62:46


    It's Genetic welcomes Jessy Morner-Ritt and her mom, Mara! Blair and Roger discuss getting the covid-19 vaccination.   In this episode we talk: Jane Fonda's workout videos  Competitive Ballroom Dancing Jessy's sex dreams Struggles with self-worth How Mara is the original gamer girl and a redditor And More!! Jessy interview starts at 16:30   Follow Blair IG @Blairsimone, Twitter @urgirlblair Follow Jessy Morner-Ritt IG @sadboipubes Twitter @JessyMornerRitt

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