EPISODE · Dec 23, 2025 · 28 MIN
Ep 2: The Talk
from Hold My Baby · host Alex Alvarez, Erik Rivera, Kira Soltanovich
Welcome back to Hold My Baby, the parenting podcast where comedy, trauma, and absolutely zero HR oversight collide. It's Episode 2, comedians and parents Erik Rivera and Kira Soltanovich attempt to talk about “the talk” — and immediately derail into debates about whiteness, puberty horror stories, Netflix parental controls, Pentecostal church trauma, dating rules, and why strict parenting is basically a launchpad for chaos. You’ll hear:What happens when parents delay “the talk” (spoiler: the internet wins)Cultural identity confusion -Why shared Netflix accounts are a federal crimeHow religious trauma shapes parentingThe real reason comics talk to strangers in Whole FoodsWhy letting your kids fail might be the healthiest optionIf you’re a parent, former kid, or someone actively avoiding both — welcome. You belong here.If this episode made you laugh, cringe, or rethink your childhood: Subscribe so you don’t miss future emotional unpackingComment with your own parenting or upbringing horror stories Share this with someone who needs validation or therapy
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Comedians and parents Erik Rivera and Kira Soltanovich attempt to talk about “the talk” — and immediately derail into debates about whiteness, puberty horror stories, Netflix parental controls and why strict parenting is basically a launchpad for chaos.
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