Afterbirth Stories

Steven Cragg is a writer/producer known for his work on "MadTV," "Uncle Buck," and "Head of the Class."  This story was recorded in Los Angeles on June 26, 2010.

Suzanne Krull was an actress and comic, known for her work on "Lost," "Zoey 101," and "Jessie." She passed away in 2013.  This story was recorded in Los Angeles on June 16, 2012.

Tom Shillue is a comedian, known for hosting "Red Eye" and as a correspondent on "The Daily Show." His story was recorded in New York on July 16, 2008.

Stefanie Wilder-Taylor is a comic, actress and writer, known for hosting "Parental Discretion with Stefanie Wilder-Taylor," and the books "It's Not Me, It's You" and "Drunk-ish."  Her story was recorded in Los Angeles on March 3, 2008.

Griffin Dunne is an actor known for his work in "An American Werewolf in London," "After Hours," and "This is Us."  His story was recorded in New York on July 16, 2008.

Sarah Thyre is an actress known for her work on "Strangers with Candy," "All Hail King Julien," and "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On."  Her story was recorded in Los Angeles on February 8, 2009.

Rick Cleveland is a writer/producer known for his work on "Six Feet Under," "Nurse Jackie," "The Man in the High Castle," and "Insatiable."  His story was recorded in Los Angeles on February 2, 2008.

Merrin Dungey is an actress known for her work on "Alias," "Big Little Lies," "The Resident," and "Shining Vale."  Her story was recorded in Los Angeles on February 6, 2010.

Kayla Alpert is a writer/producer known for her work on "Ally McBeal," "Code Black," and "Wednesday."  Her story was recorded in Los Angeles on December 9, 2009.

Kell Cahoon is a writer/producer known for his work on "Psych," "Method & Red," and "Just Shoot Me!"  This story was recorded in New York on April 21, 2008.

Kimberly Karp Lappen is a writer and producer known for "Sex/Life," "For Your Love," and "Raising Dad."  This story was recorded in Los Angeles on February 6, 2010.

Johanna Stein is a comic and writer known for "Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny," "Wander Over Yonder," and "Madagascar: A Little Wild."  This story was recorded in Los Angeles on September 9, 2009.

Joel Murray is an actor known for his work on "Heels," "Mad Men," and "Shameless."  This story was recorded in Los Angeles on March 24, 2012.

Christy Callahan is a political activist and writer known for "Pasadena."  This story was recorded in Los Angeles on March 24, 2012.

Mike Sikowitz is a writer/producer known for his work on "The Goldbergs," "Rules of Engagement," and "Dr. Ken."  This story was recorded in Los Angeles on June 7, 2008.

Mark Hudis is a writer and producer known for "That '70s Show," "True Blood," and "Nurse Jackie."  This story was recorded in New York on July 17, 2008.

Mo Gaffney is an actress and a writer known for "Mad About You," "House of Lies," and "Absolutely Fabulous."  This story was recorded in Los Angeles on November 7, 2008.

Kemp Powers is a writer known for "One Night in Miami" and "Soul."  This story was recorded in Los Angeles on March 11, 2011.

Beth Littleford is an actress and comic known for "The Daily Show," "Crazy, Stupid, Love," and "Love, Victor." This story was recorded in Los Angeles on March 11, 2010.

Andrew McCarthy is an actor and director, known for "Pretty in Pink," "Weekend at Bernie's," "The Blacklist," "The Resident," and "Orange is the New Black."  This story was recorded in New York on April 22, 2008.

Joan Rater is a writer and producer, known for "Grey's Anatomy," "Madam Secretary," and "A Small Light."  Her story was recorded in Los Angeles on April 17, 2010.

Christian Duguay is an actor and producer, known for "MadTV," "Ridiculousness," and "Valley Heat."  This story was recorded in Los Angeles on September 22, 2012.

Brett Paesel is an actress and writer, known for her work on "Transparent," "I Love Dick," and "6 Feet Under."  This story was recorded in Los Angeles on June 11, 2011.

Lew Schneider is a writer and producer, known for his work on "Everybody Loves Raymond," "The New Adventures of Old Christine," and "The Goldbergs."  This story was recorded in Los Angeles on February 28, 2009.

Dani Klein Modisett is an actress, author, producer and comic who created the Afterbirth live show in 2006.  In this story, she struggles with her fear of always being the oldest mother in every future scenario.  It was recorded in Los Angeles on March 29, 2008.

Marta Ravin has produced "Total Request Live," "Get Out of My Room," "Love & Hip Hop," and many other television shows. In "Baby Powder," she talks about the terrible regret of not taking her pre-natal vitamins. It was originally recorded in New York City on July 17, 2008.

Steven Cragg is a writer/producer known for his work on "MadTV," "Uncle Buck," and "Head of the Class." Here he's forced to deal with the death of his young son's pet crab. It was recorded in Los Angeles on April 4, 2009.

Lucinda Jenney is an actress who's appeared in hundreds of films and TV shows, including "Rain Man," "Leaving Las Vegas," "24," "Monk," and "Battlestar Gallactica." Here she talks about playing a widow on the set of the movie "Desert Blue," surrounded by much younger actors, while coming to terms with her real-life infertility. Ms. Jenney was recorded at one of the earliest Afterbirth shows in Los Angeles in 2006.

Todd Waring is a veteran actor who can be seen in the Apple+ series "Servant."  Here he explains what led up to the "nuclear option" with his then 13-year-old daughter. Originally recorded on March 29, 2008.