Don't Listen To Us

What happens when Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody hit the streets of New York City looking for your questions? Will anyone ask us for advice? It’s our episode with no script and no idea who’s going to walk up next. After a string of rejections, we land in Central Park and find strangers willing to open up about their worries, life questions and relatable problems. How to stay connected to family from far away? How to balance career ambitions with the rest of life? What does it look like to r

What happens when Mandy and Kathryn get mushroom-curious? They dive into psychedelics, trauma, healing, and the possibility of taking a trip themselves, with musician Elvis Perkins along for the conversation (and a song).  Also: Cardboard Becky takes a fall, and the family argues that jury duty is actually an honor and a good democratic thing so stop weaseling out of it!   Check out the musical explorations of Elvis Perkins at elvisperkinssound.net. Have a question, story, we

My co-worker complains about EVERYTHING. What should I do? This week, Mandy Patinkin, Kathryn Grody and their son Gideon tackle a listener's workplace dilemma. Mandy has some thoughts about Kathryn's advice. We also check-in with a listener about our promise to break up with our phones and whether The Adventures of Elmo In Grouchland is too scary for kids.  Plus, Mandy and Kathryn imagine the world 500 years from now, additional sayings that praise female anatomy, what Boomers can do to

Join Mandy and Kathryn in an exercise routine Mandy swears will change your life. Then, an emotional conversation about what to do when an aging parent – or anyone you love – refuses the help they clearly need.  Plus: should you always expect a thank you? Or is the act of giving the real gift? And famous birthday twins (Gilda Radner!). Have a question, story, weird thought to share with Mandy and Kathryn? Drop us a voice memo here: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskMandyandKathryn or sen

Who should make the first move? Is romance dead? And, did Gen Z kill it? This week on Don’t Listen to Us, Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody tackle questions about modern dating, vulnerability, and the challenges of finding love today. A listener asks whether straight men should always make the first move. Hear Mandy’s surprising answer. A live caller shares what it’s like to date as a Gen Z single. Is Gen Z afraid of vulnerability? How does anyone meet in real life anymore? And, what was datin

What happens when the job you've built your identity around suddenly disappears? A live guest asks Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody how to navigate the emotional fallout of losing a job—and how to rediscover who you are when your work no longer defines you. Also: a listener sends a rant so the family responds with their own pet peeves (airports and noisy restaurants). Plus: a home repair dilemma, and public domain karaoke.  Have a question, story, weird thought to share with Mandy

Do pets go to heaven? How do you talk to kids about sex? And, would Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody trade their son, Gideon, for world peace?  We bring back our most talked about guest - pet psychic Danielle MacKinnon. She shares what she believes happens to pets after they die. Mandy Patinkin, Kathryn Grody and their son, Gideon, share their takes on how to talk to kids about sex. Childhood memories ensue, equal parts hilarious and traumatizing. Plus, a major easter egg is revealed! Di

Mandy, Kathryn and Gideon Grody-Patinkin kick things off with a spirited round of Would You Rather? They settle an important debate: should you get a pet T-Rex? Then, listener Robyn asks a deeply personal question: what's the best way to honor her late husband? And Mandy is passionately all-in on human composting, leading to an emotional discussion about death, memorials, and why it's so important to tell your loved ones exactly what you want done with your remains. Finally, the tables turn as M