Shut Up Mommy's Talking

Kyle has jumped on the hormone therapy train and despite a single whisker, she's still beautiful and more importantly, her energy is up.  Karen is obsessed with the Handmaid's Tale and a little disappointed in White Lotus. The moms talk exercise and mood.  The worst mom this week (and a nominee every week) is Pam Bondi. And listen to what happened to the guy who only slightly resembles Elon Musk. 

Kyle and Karen are so happy to see each other after a few bumpy months.  Kyle is not enjoying menopause and Karen has a broken pelvis. The healthcare system is a necessary horror. And so, our listeners can try to avoid it by taking care of selves all the time. Casey Anthony is back in the news, and it's gonna make you mad.  But we love you all so much.

The moms are joined by creative director and artist Brandon Page who went to High School with Kyle. They talk election results, Karen's latest injury, and becoming more creative in turbulent times. Brandon talks openly about being diagnosed with autism later in life and how he understands his past better because of it. Karen's worst mom is just a spoiled celebrity kid and Kyle ends on a headline about a really weird Greek dude. Don't miss my Instagram    https://www.instagram.com/bergreenkaren/   Check out my new podcast SHUT UP MOMMY"S TALKING!   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-mommys-talking/id1553303853    

It's going to be fun for baby Goldie to grow up in a house with two brilliant comics.  Casey has one crazy story after another, including that time she learned she was pregnant. She gives us the skinny on matchmaking services--don't use them. The worst mom of the week is more horrific than Andrea Yates. Stay for the final story--you'll feel smart.    Don't miss my Instagram    https://www.instagram.com/bergreenkaren/   Check out my new podcast SHUT UP MOMMY"S TALKING!   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-mommys-talking/id1553303853    

We didn't mean for the episode to sound so anti-guy, but in a time when P. Diddy, Robert Kennedy and the french rapist, it's hard not to be upset.  Please send us your thoughts.      Don't miss my Instagram    https://www.instagram.com/bergreenkaren/   Check out my new podcast SHUT UP MOMMY"S TALKING!   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-mommys-talking/id1553303853    

Kyle and Karen wax nostalgic as they discuss their adolescent kleptomania.  We're talking high-end goods.  Our listeners will never believe what 9th grade Karen did in order to pay for a Timex watch. This week's worst mom can wear her crown to bed -- IN HER DAUGHTER's DORM ROOM.     Don't miss my Instagram    https://www.instagram.com/bergreenkaren/   Check out my new podcast SHUT UP MOMMY"S TALKING!   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-mommys-talking/id1553303853    

Kyle and Karen go all political this week with guest comic Liz Miele.  She is a parent to the slightly obese Lunchbox.  Lunchbox is a cat. Liz would make JD Vance's head explode despite the fact that she would likely be a better parent than Kyle and Karen combined. We learn that Karen is a dog anti vaxxer.   Don't miss my Instagram    https://www.instagram.com/bergreenkaren/   Check out my new podcast SHUT UP MOMMY"S TALKING!   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-mommys-talking/id1553303853

Karen and Kyle read their hate mail. Kyle has to explain the Hawk Tuah girl to Karen, who is happily obsessed with Simone Biles.  The gals are extremely judgy about gentle parenting.    Don't miss my Instagram    https://www.instagram.com/bergreenkaren/   Check out my new podcast SHUT UP MOMMY"S TALKING!   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-mommys-talking/id1553303853

Kyle is out of town, so it's just Karen and her extraordinary guest, Julia Scotti. Thanks to America's Got Talent and a beautiful documentary, many of our listeners may be familiar with this A-list trans comedian. Karen has a million questions about her experience, and Julia is generous in her answers. Please forward this one to your friends. Don't miss my Instagram    https://www.instagram.com/bergreenkaren/   Check out my new podcast SHUT UP MOMMY"S TALKING!   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-mommys-talking/id1553303853

Carla delights Karen and Kyle with a zillion stories about working with stars. Yes, she was just in this mega Ariana video, but she also did serious theater with Kelly McGillis. Kelly, if you are listening, Carla wants to reconnect. Her kids have been working since they were infants, and Carla sounds like the perfect stage mother. She's more Maria von Trapp than Kris Jenner. Do NOT miss the worst mom of the week. We promise she is better than her kid. Don't miss my Instagram    https://www.instagram.com/bergreenkaren/   Check out my new podcast SHUT UP MOMMY"S TALKING!   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-mommys-talking/id1553303853

As Joe gears up for the launch of his newest YouTube Special, the crew waxes nostalgic about 80s TV shows.    Karen goes into detail about her brush with Eve Plumb, setting off an intense Brady Bunch discussion.    Joe apparently is the worst parent of the week.  The show wraps with Joe's Tom Cruise story-- it's priceless!   Don't miss my Instagram    https://www.instagram.com/bergreenkaren/   Check out my new podcast SHUT UP MOMMY"S TALKING!   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-mommys-talking/id1553303853

Karen and Kyle chat with superstar Brian Kiley as he gears up for his Middle Eastern tour. We start the episode like grown-ups, discussing Brian's origin story and the proper pronunciation of Qatar. However, things quickly go off the rails as soon as we touch on cannibalism. But the discussion about the nude beach at the end of the show is one for the record books.

Kyle chimes in from a decaying hotel room and is being stalked by a fan, but nothing will dampen her spirits because BFF Carmen Lynch is this week's guest.    The gals reminisce about the good old days when you could get a man by just following The Rules. Now, everything is different. The worst mom of the week is local as is our headline.    https://www.instagram.com/bergreenkaren/   Check out my new podcast SHUT UP MOMMY'S TALKING!   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-mommys-talking/id1553303853    

Kerri Louise is back.  Her twins are going to be seniors in college, but they've already built a man cave back home, and you'll never guess where it is.  The moms have A LOT to say about prom fashion. Worst mom is America's most notorious puppy murderer.  Stay For the last story —it's insane.

Nepotism reigns as we welcome fitness enthusiast, creative artist, and aspiring journalist, Maya Ocasio. Even though she is Kyle's daughter, she has brutally honest about weed, the boundary between friend and parent, and she even has advice on how you can talk to YOUR kids! Straight wisdom from an 18 year old-Maya opens up about her thoughts on Wilderness therapy ("hell, but you learn some stuff"). We all conclude that the the Miss USA pageant is deranged and chime in on Karen's worst mom who makes us all want to vomit. Listen up! -this episode may teach you more than you thought you could learn!  If you listen with kids, know that we swear. 

Kyle is on the road so Karen is joined by fan-favorite journalist Carrie Shane. Carrie gives an update on her gaslighting ex and you won't believe what it is!! She fiercely advocates for the return of the shoe horn Karen hates brunch.  Our worst mom is a no-brainer. Don't miss my Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/bergreenkaren/ Check out my new podcast SHUT UP MOMMY"S TALKING! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-mommys-talking/id1553303853

Kyle and Karen have. discovered the perfect Mother's Day Gift and it's a book.  Author Katiedid Langrock shares her origin story and it doesnt disapoint. Karen is especially judgemental in the Worst mom segment and we all notice that French "birther" types are dumb as rocks. 

Karen complains about her broken wrist and OJ Simpson. Kyle is burnt out from work. But, both feel superior to the Worst Mom of The Week. And they discover that the French have their own version of birthers.

Cynthia Kaplan (Cindy) bravely steps in to co-host while Kyle flies across the country.  The moms draw all sorts of unsubstantiated conclusions about the Royal family.  We give a shout out to Mom's for Liberty, what it takes to be a good husband and the questionable wisdom of shtupping your cousin.

The ladies get a nice surprise guest as Jeannie Gaffigan's daughter briefly joins them to share some deep Gen Z insights. We talk parenting boundaries, consequences, and the joy of being bored. Karen's Worst Mom of the Week is a total twat, and Kyle ends on a story about a potty-trained pigeon.

This episode starts off with a fan message and Kyle catching up with Karen who's visiting California. The two talk skin care, the value of saying ‘no', and other practical topics before making a sharp turn into fisting. You don't want to miss what Karen calls her hoo-ha, and Kyle appropriately ends on a story about a man in Texas sticking antiques up his butt.

We're joined by fan favorite, author, and mom of five, Jeannie Gaffigan. The best selling writer shares how her oldest daughter wouldn't accept a Starbucks gift card because of her social justice morals while her other kid was more than willing to take it. The moms ponder what we can do to make the world better while acknowledging it's all so exhausting. Karen's Worst Mom is a real downer while Kyle's Headline is about, perhaps, the most obnoxious mom that ever walked the planet.

Kyle and Karen share their resolutions.  Karen proclaims no more death while Kyle just wants a nap.  The moms go into a very detailed discush of Kyle's recent colonic. Juicy. No worst mom this week, but our weird story is fantastic. 

Our Dad of the Month comedian Andy Pitz joins the podcast. We talk about how comedic impressions are a faux pas unless you're Andy Pitz. We talk parenting, the Calgary comedy scene, and today's Worst Mom. Kyle ends on a story about Manders, a girl who eats road kill.

Karen thought Kyle's job at a medical office was going to be like Grey's Anatomy, but the place was more like The Apprentice.  But, in fairness, they had high end mints. Worst mom of the week is nor surprise.  And our closing story is about a unhappy horse. 

Kyle and Karen try to make sense of the horrific blast of bad news.  Kyle is especially impressed with make-up influences who have such extensive knowledge of the Middle East.  Could Matthew Perry's death be any sadder? Karen wonders if there is any truth to the Taylor Swift-Is-Gay rumors.  Surprise twist on worst om of the week. And, Asheville residents unconventional way of demonstrating his humility is an epic fail. 

Kyle and Karen weigh in on overly exposed midriffs, obese lips, and other beauty enhancements but balance it out with a semi serious discush on climate change. We conclude there is no way insense isn't a no-no.  We decide that the mom who lets her kids say things like "I hate flying commerical" are dreadful but maybe not as epically horrible as this week's worst mom. We have a fun feel good story at the end. that involves of all places La Quinta. 

This week we are joined by Cari Shane, a writer and contributor to The Washington Post and Fortune magazine, among others. Karen vents about JetBlue, and the trio ponders about online schemes. There's a new segment, the Worst Mom of the Week, and Kyle's story about a mom that stays pregnant to avoid periods.

After years of distancing herself from her name, Karen finally leans into it. Kyle experiences a spiritual awakening of her lower self with a Citi Bike rider. Karen's Worst Mom of the Week didn't like getting divorce papers. The duo also remembers the beautiful and brave Sinéad O'Connor.

Our Dad of the Month kicks off with comedian Buddy Fitzpatrick. He's a national headliner who started out as an actor. He raised his two daughters and brought them to gigs as they were  growing up. The trio also talks about the loneliness of the road, drinking, and his hell gig where, thankfully, he was brought up by the wrong name. Karen depresses us with her Worst Mom of the Week, and Kyle ends on a story about the lady who saw a Lizard Person on a plane.

Founder of multiple organizations that help cancer patients, businesswoman and cancer survivor Saranne Rothberg joins us. She shares how important the mind body connection is and the imperative nature of knowing your own body. After 11 doctors told her she didn't have cancer, she was diagnosed six years later. Deciding to include her then five year old daughter as her humor buddy, she beat the diagnosis with chemo treatments and watching Richard Pryor. Her story is inspiring and she has tips for how you can improve your life and outlook. Kyle ends on a story about a guy who got leg lengthening surgery to meet women.

Comedian and hilarious content creator Alyce Chan joins The Moms! Just back from being a finalist at the Boston Comedy Festival, Alyce shares what it's like to travel for comedy with two sons at home. The ladies talk about organic ways to kill ants, and Karen is dying for a baby porcupine to help her Instagram following. Our Worst Mom of the Week is from Florida, and Kyle ends on a story about an electrocuted penis.

Kyle and Karen reminisce on past Mother's Days and how they celebrated: sometimes alone, sometimes with family. Karen reads a ridiculous gift article advising readers to get mom a vacuum or a bidet. They chat about what being a mom means, and they decide to stop judging themselves. Then they ruthlessly judge a mom who spent $75,000 on her child's birthday party. They discuss requests for trigger warnings at colleges and how to try and raise stronger, more resilient kids. Kyle ends on a story about a divorced woman wanting a refund on wedding pictures.

Mike Finoia, comedian and writer for Impractical Jokers, joins us in a vulnerable and important episode. He shares his journey with anxiety and depression and reveals an alternative type of therapy that helped him. Kyle also shares the same treatment that helped her teenage daughter. This episode is full of strength, growth, and humor. Karen's Worst Mom of the Week will do anything to stay out of jail, and Kyle ends on a story about a naked landlord.

Karen and Kyle are getting excited for the live show, and Judy Gold tries to join but has technical issues. Not to worry, she's still donating a copy of her book to our raffle! We dive into the theme of Judy's book about cancel culture, Kyle shares the terrible gifts her mom received as a teacher, and Karen's Worst Mom is … just odd. Kyle ends on a story about a guy trying to sue a ghost.

It's Dad of the Month with comedian and owner of the new stand-up club Comedy in Harlem, Jamie Roberts! Nicky Sunshine's husband Jamie talks about raising his two older kids alongside a toddler. Karen shares her Worst Mom of the Week, and Kyle ends on a story about getting slapped with a slice of pizza.

Karen and Kyle fly solo this week and talk about the Grammys where many people criticized Madonna's plastic surgery. They discussed ageism and the pressure on women to not look old. Karen's Worst Mom of the Week brings us all back to our childhoods, and the ladies compare their parenting to the way they were raised. Kyle ends on a story about a kid who ordered a grand worth of food from Grubhub.

Joined by comedian Onika McLean, we dive into self-care for moms, aging in stand-up, and vile PTA mothers. Onika shares her comedy journey and the time she lost her daughter because The Gap had a good sale. Karen's Worst Mom of the Week will have you making vacation plans, and Kyle ends on a story about a woman in Georgia faking a pregnancy to get time off from work.

We have viral video sensation Marco D'Alessandro! While not a dad, he heavily PRANKS his own dad in his hilarious videos. He shares how being in lockdown pushed him to be creative and how he got his family to participate in his short skits. He also gives tips on how to be consistent and create good content. He is, of course, not immune to comments he receives, and Kyle and Karen act like moms telling him to ignore the trolls. Karen has two worst moms of the week, and Kyle ends on a story of a mistaken group text that was a nightmare for its recipients.

Karen is fresh off her holiday trip to Argentina with her family, and we learn that she loves empanadas and hates alfajores. The duo talks about the food and the summer weather south of the equator. Meanwhile, Kyle had a simple holiday with her kids back in NYC. Karen picks a Worst Mom who we think is responsible for her 6-year-old shooting his teacher. (Only in America.) Kyle ends on a list of baby names you legally are not allowed to name your child. Spoiler: Jesus Christ II is okay.

Exhausted by the holiday season, Karen and Kyle catch up on family, TV shows, and passing judgment. Karen's son made “pancakes” while Kyle saved money by staying with a friend whose living room could have been featured on Hoarders. They discuss The White Lotus as well as Harry and Meghan's new documentary. This week's Worst Mom of The Week is a douche just like her son, and Kyle ends on a story that may make you WANT to fly coach.

Joined by comedian and former attorney Karen Morgan, the moms jump into it all! From Thanksgiving dysfunctional family gatherings to the complications of touring when you have kids, this episode is a fresh convo you'd have on a girls night out! Karen's worst mom could have been her son's host mom in Spain, and Kyle ends on a story that reminds us all to be fully dressed during Zoom meetings.

We kick off our Dad of the Month episode with a pediatrician who is smart, informative, and very funny! Karen has a two-time Worst Mom of the Week winner, and Kyle ends with a story about licking toads.

Krista Fabian-DeCastro, Kyle's bff from her ballet days, joins the podcast to share creative and business tips for artists. She has a career span that saw her at the Kennedy Center and non-profit arts organizations. She has pushed creative professionals to value themselves and NOT WORK FOR FREE! They reminisce about the early days in NYC squatting in the east village, Karen has an emotional Worst Mom of the Week, and Kyle ends on a story about a crazy beekeeper.

While Karen is anxious about Parents Week, fellow comedian Kerri Louise joins us to share how visiting her twins at college went. Her sons have the comedy bug too, and even introduced her on stage. Karen had an exhausting ER experience with her son when she could have just gone to CVS, and Kerri reminds us how nurses deal with dumb people all the time. We talk about Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Wilde having the worst nanny ever, and Kyle ends on a story about a guy turned on by Elmo.

Karen and Kyle discuss a beer can throwing incident at a comedy club, Season 2 of The January 6th Hearings, and the worst mom of the week. This week's mom has sex with a pool boy while her hubby watches; meanwhile, her husband runs a Christian college. Kyle ends on a story of the most perfect gender reveal in history.

We kick off our Dad of the Month with New York Times bestselling author, essayist, and lecturer A.J. Jacobs! His hilarious immersive journalism had him literally living biblically for a year as well as experimenting with a lifestyle based on the U.S. Constitution. These two experiments had him stoning astrologists and buying a musket. We get into colonics, colonoscopies, and the messy business of giving birth. His new book on puzzles is in the works. Karen's Worst Mom of the Week is a celeb who may be addicted to being pregnant. Kyle ends on a story about a 19-year overdue VHS tape.

Comedian Patty Rosborough joins the moms to talk about her journey in comedy, working with Jon Stewart, and raising two daughters. We ponder why women bosses can be the worst to other women after she shares her story of getting fired from Comedy Central when coming back from maternity leave. (We think that's illegal now.) The trio also discusses her gay ex-husband, our Worst Mom of the Week does jail time, and Kyle ends on a story that has made high-end chefs of all the stupid idiots out there.

Jillian Medoff, author of five acclaimed novels and mom of three, is with us discussing the dying art of reading. She has a rare gift of being able to write from many different perspectives. We talk about writing for yourself, and Jillian talks about the importance of a good agent who supports you creatively. Karen's Worst Mom of the Week is an online troll. Kyle ends on a story about King Trump at Dairy Queen.

Comedian, producer, and mom Bari Alyse Rudin joins us for part two of her story. She shares how becoming a mom made her anxious with questions about her own mother. Each family member dealt with family trauma differently; Bari dove into working hard while her brother turned to drugs to numb the pain. Despite all the family's best efforts, they weren't able to save him from his chronic mental health issues. Bari shares how she helped create legislation for the number 988 which deals with mental health emergencies. Kyle ends on a story about tainted baby wipes.

Comedian, producer, and mom Bari Alyse Rudin joins us in a funny and honest dialogue about coping with trauma. Witnessing her mom shoot herself at age three and being raised by her father left her with deep questions about her life path. Turning to comedy and years of therapy helped her raise two healthy boys. Both Karen and Bari discuss sending their kids to college, and Karen's Worst Mom of the Week is more like Ridiculous Mom of the Week. Kyle ends on a story about an emotional support pet that might eat you.