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Why Mommy Drinks
by Campfire Media
Betsy Stover talks with fellow parents about what their kids did that broke them and maybe even drove them to drink. Guests range from fellow comedians, to Hollywood directors, to Olympic athletes. There’s no advice and no judgement; just wild stories from the trenches of parenthood, and a reminder that we are all doing the best we can.
Episodes
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Bobby Moynihan (Revisit)
Bobby joins Betsy and Amanda in this classic WMD episode.
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Adam Pally (Revisit)
Re-listen to a classic episode of WMD featuring friend of the show, Adam Pally!
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Casey Wilson (Revisit)
Revisit a classic episode of WMD with Casey Wilson.
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Rob Corddry (Revisit)
Amanda and Betsy are joined by three-time Emmy winner Rob Corddry (Children’s Hospital, The Daily Show With Jon Stewart). Rob comes to terms with his daughters being separate people who will grow up and ultimately leave him.
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Jill Smokler
Jill Smokler joins Betsy and Amy on a new episode of WMD.
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Richard Jefferson (Revisit)
Revisit a classic WMD episode featuring Richard Jefferson!
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Sierra Ornelas
Comedy writer and show runner Sierra Ornelas (Superstore, Rutherford Falls) talks with Betsy and guest co-host Amy Albert about stubbed toes, spending too much time with your mom, and a Legoland trip from hell. Watch season 2 of Rutherford Falls on Peacock!
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Ana Ortiz: Back to School Orientations (Revisit)
Revisit a classic episode of Why Mommy Drinks!
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Why Mommy Drinks LIVE
Join Betsy and Amanda for an all new WMD LIVE!
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Alyce Chan: When it Rains, it Thunderstorms
Stand up comedian Alyce Chan joins Betsy and guest co-host Alisha Gaddis (Your House Keys are in the Dryer: A Parenting Haiku Book) to talk about putting the oxygen mask on yourself first and feeling guilty about it, getting COVID but still having to do everything for everyone, and watching your...
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Jessi Klein: Ikea Daycare (Oldie But Goodie)
Enjoy this classic Why Mommy Drinks episode from 2018! Listen to find out why! Comedian, Emmy Award winner, and New York Times bestselling author Jessi Klein (Big Mouth, I'll Show Myself Out: Essays on Midlife and Motherhood) talks with Betsy and Amanda about early morning school prep, Oprah, the...
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Why Mommy Drinks LIVE!
Betsy and Amanda reunite to share stories and meet with listeners on this very special episode.
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Liz Climo: Bling Bling
Author and illustrator Liz Climo talks with Betsy and guest co-host Amy Albert about goldfish in Magneto prison, inappropriate questions from older relatives, and giving birth to the Kool-Aid Man. Check out Liz's new children's book, You're Loved!
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Eve Sturges: Total Mayhem
Therapist and podcaster Eve Sturges (Everything's Relative with Eve Sturges) returns to talk with Betsy and guest co-host AlishaGaddis about consequences, announcing bathroom accidents to everyone in earshot, and the domino effect of a rough bedtime. Buy Eve's book, Who Even Am I Anymore: A…
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Susan Messing: Victorian Child
Comedian and improv comedy extraordinaire Susan Messing joins Betsy and guest co-host Ari Voukydis to talk about last minute heart parties, getting kissed by a sick kid, and a poorly timed shart. Get your tickets for the Why Mommy Drinks Live (on Zoom) show on 4/23/22! Go to:...
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Laura Clery: Idiots
Author and content creator Laura Clery (Idiots: Marriage, Motherhood, Milk & Mistakes) talks with Betsy and Amy Albert about living in a robot factory, wishing that moms could host barn raisings, and how neurologically atypical actually seems...typical. Follow @WhyMommyDrinksPodcast on Instagram...
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Kevin Seldon: Helicopter Husband
Kevin Seldon, host of the DILF (Dad I’d Like To Friend) podcast joins Betsy and guest co-host Amy Albert to talk about living in a junk yard, the isolating experience of being a stay at home dad, and when your kid tries to trick you into eating poison.
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Muretta Moss: Leprechaun Traps
Actress Muretta Moss (Counter Parenting Podcast) joins Betsy and guest co-host Stephanie Escajeda (Animaniacs, Beavis and Butthead) to talk about knock down drag out fights in the backseat of your car, being assaulted by a windy day, and when your words get totally twisted.
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Rupa Mehta
Author and entrepreneur Rupa Mehta (Someone Calls Me Mommy) joins Betsy and guest co-host Ari Voukydis to talk about too much laundry, kids forgetting their shoes, and wanting your child to be a positive reflection of you in the world.
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Ayun Halliday: What the Freaking Fudge?
Writer and artist Ayun Halliday (The East Village Inky) joins Betsy and guest co-host Amy Albert to talk about the nightmare process of getting your kid into middle school in NYC, trying to be eco conscious but losing your sanity, and advocating for everyone to shut the F up.
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Betsy and Ari: Listener Emails
Betsy and Ari go to the reader mailbag to talk about getting trailed by museum security, everyone getting the flu at the same time, and America’s unsung heroes: dads with secret second families.
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Jill Bartlett: Buttventure
Actor and writer Jill Bartlett (Disney's Amphibia, The Pump and Dump Show) joins Betsy and guest co-host Amy Albert to talk about a life changing fork in the road, walking on carpet wearing piss slippers, and a trip to the dentist that shatters your sense of self.
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Why Mommy Drinks: LIVE
Betsy Stover and Amy Albert take listener stories live!
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Betsy & Ari: Listener Voicemails
Betsy and Ari join forces to listen to your listener voicemails!
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JoAnn Crohn & Brie Tucker: That’s Cap
JoAnn Crohn and Brie Tucker, hosts of the No Guilt Mom podcast, join Betsy to talk about being criticized for not using new slang correctly, teaching kids how to ride bikes, and very public announcements about very private parts.
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Nick Stevens: Landing the Plane
Comedian Nick Stevens joins Betsy and guest co-host Ari Voukydis to talk about kid who are too good at hiding, the youngest Grinch, and getting totally swindled into sniffing someones nuts.
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Kelly Hudson: Sleepwalking Jim Morrison
Writer and comedian Kelly Hudson (Search Party, What Are You Into podcast) joins Betsy and Amy Albert to talk about kids with bad taste in interior decor, speaking gibberish language to strangers, and when your toddler is an angry drunk. This episode is brought to you by our sponsors BetterHelp…
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Talia Osteen: Mommy Juice
Director Talia Osteen (The Shabbos Goy) hangs with Betsy and Jessica Elaina Eason to talk about sledding accidents, cancelling Christmas, and acrobatic toddlers covered in sh*t. Talia’s feature film, “Sex APPeal,” streaming now on Hulu!
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Kate Mulligan
Betsy and Amy welcome comedian and actor, Kate Mulligan on this episode of Why Mommy Drinks.
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Brian Huskey: He/Him/Pong
Actor, comedian, and podcaster Brian Huskey (Bald Talk podcast, Veep, Bob’s Burgers) hangs with Betsy and Amy Albert to talk about the Dewey Decibel System, advent calendars filled with dusty Ex-Lax, and whether the rug matches the drapes.
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Mike Leffingwell: Working the Refs
Writer Mike Leffingwell joins Betsy and guest co-host Ari Voukydis to discuss dreidel dramatics, bedtime story performance anxiety, and teen scorekeepers who miss the mark. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp.
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Jonny Svarzbein: Stickers!
Comedian Jonny Svarzbein joins Betsy and guest co-host Amy Albert to talk about delivering bad news via ice cream, folding Wall-E trash canyons worth of laundry, and being enraged by stickers. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, BetterHelp, EveryPlate and Scentfill.
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Ify Nwadiwe: The Zoomies
Ify Nwadiwe is a comedian, writer, and podcaster (My First Kicks, Maximum Film!). Ify and Betsy talk about a kid who is so tired that they made themselves throw up, what it’s like to have an “obedient, chill” child, and the importance of peeing BEFORE one gets in the car. Please check out our...
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Frank Garcia Hejl: Act Accordingly
Comedian and actor Frank Garcia-Hejl (Adam Ruins Everything, Scare Package) hangs with Betsy and guest co-host Ari Voukydis to talk about an insane car ride with your mother-in-law, teachers who expect parents to be way too hands on, and failing preschool for not knowing your gender. Check out…
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Suni Reyes: The COVID 15
Actor and comedian Suni Reyes (Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens, Billions) talks with Betsy and guest co-host Amy Albert about doctors with no bedside manner, walking around school with no pants on, and being mistaken for being pregnant…when you’re not.
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Arnie Niekamp: Weaponizing Wonder
Podcaster Arnie Niekamp (Hello From the Magic Tavern) joins Betsy and Amanda Allan to talk about stress-inducing Calico Critters, a part-time job that’s just calling doctors’ offices, and having an old timey stand-off in a drug store. This episode is brought to you by Bombas, StoryWorth, and...
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The Parent's Lounge: Survive and Advance
Jamie Kaler (The DadLands, Tacoma FD, Homeschooled) and Jason Gowin from The Parent's Lounge podcast talk with Betsy and guest co-host Stephanie Escajeda about cheating on your kid's tests, picking a middle school only because they have an anime club, and getting shanghaied into having twins.…
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Chris Wylde: Psychotic Bipolar Twos
Actor and comedian Chris Wylde (Dadholes, ClipCast. The Best Clippers Podcast) talks with Betsy and guest co-host Amy Albert about the unexpected odyssey of hunting down flu shots, being furious at your husband for getting hired for a job, and a haunting Three Stooges moment. Thank you to our...
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Danielle Koenig & Kristine Kimmel: Box Full of Fidgets
Danielle Koenig and Kristine Kimmel, hosts of the podcast How to Survive with Danielle and Kristine, join Betsy to talk about middle school bullies, the dangers of watching Pulp Fiction alone, and yarn placentas. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Go to BetterHelp.com/drinks for 10%…
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Miry Whitehill & Jennifer Jackson: Resist. Persist. Stop Talking To Me.
Authors Miry Whitehill (Miry's List) and Jennifer Jackson (The Punkydoos Take the Stage) talk with Betsy about the bizarre relief that a life threatening situation can provide, and what happens when your kid throws a shoe at your head. Pre-order Jennifer and Miry’s book (illustrated by Nomar...
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Marian Yesufu: Woosah!
Comedian and damn delight Marian Yesufu (Black Women in Comedy Festival, Black History Musical Bites podcast) lets it all hang out with Betsy and guest co-host Amy Albert. They talk about filthy kids' rooms, fielding rude questions from other parents at school, and a harrowing tale about…
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Emily Barth Isler: Penis Fan
Writer Emily Barth Isler (AfterMath) joins Betsy and guest co-host Luc Ashley to talk about sticky wickets, ear hustlers, and the importance of reading sad books. This episode was made possible by our sponsors, Bombas and Thrive Causemetics. -- SHOW INFORMATION Why Mommy Drinks Merchandise…
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Betsy & Amanda: Don't Yuck My Yum
Amanda joins Betsy in this episode to talk about kids criticizing your body, and setting boundaries with your own parents. Thank you to our generous sponsors for this episode, Betterhelp and EveryPlate.
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The Residuals: We Don't Run In Barnes & Noble
Emily and Joy, the hosts of The Residuals podcast, join Betsy to talk about feeling guilty about not being a cartoon dog dad, Hulk Houdini toddlers, and getting scolded at Barnes & Noble. This episode was made possible by our sponsor O.R.G. Skincare. Use the promo code WMD for 15% off! -- SHOW...
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Deck the Hallmark: Holy Balls
Brandon Gray and Dan Thompson, hosts of the Deck the Hallmark podcast, join Betsy to talk about crying on the first day of kindergarten, scolding your kids for being sweet, and how the school bus is essentially The Hunger Games. Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, BetterHelp. Go to...
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Renee Reina: Time Pimp
Podcaster and TikToker Renee Reina joins Betsy and guest co-host Amy Albert to talk about being stuck on little league group texts, what happens when you try to mix up your routine, and the importance of taking a mental health day. This episode was brought to you by Bombas. Go to bombas.com/wmd…
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Anna Lind Thomas
Anna Lind Thomas joins Betsy and guest co-host Aly Albert on another episode of Why Mommy Drinks!
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Malynda Hale: Pit Bull Baby
Singer and podcaster Malynda Hale (#WeNeedToTalk podcast) joins Betsy and guest co-host Jessica Elaina Eason to talk about the terror of a baby who won’t nap, getting kicked out of summer camp, and trying to parent while toppling the Capitalist machine. -- SHOW INFORMATION Why Mommy Drinks...
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June Diane Raphael: That’s a Predator
Actor, activist, and entrepeneur June Diane Raphael (Grace and Frankie, How Did This Get Made?) joins Betsy and Amanda Allan to talk about getting kids to camp on time, becoming the next Jojo Siwa, and packing everything for a trip but forgetting the one thing you needed most. -- SHOW INFORMATION...
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Dan Bucatinsky: Bribery Is Essential
Actor, Emmy Award winner, and author Dan Bucatinsky (Scandal, The Comeback, Does This Baby Make Me Look Straight?) talks with Betsy and guest co-host Amy Albert about how parenthood is a cult, getting a COVID test from the back of a random pickup truck, and spinning crazy into gold like...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Betsy Stover talks with fellow parents about what their kids did that broke them and maybe even drove them to drink. Guests range from fellow comedians, to Hollywood directors, to Olympic athletes. There’s no advice and no judgement; just wild stories from the trenches of parenthood, and a reminder that we are all doing the best we can.
HOSTED BY
Campfire Media
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How many episodes does Why Mommy Drinks have?
Why Mommy Drinks currently has 280 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Why Mommy Drinks about?
Betsy Stover talks with fellow parents about what their kids did that broke them and maybe even drove them to drink. Guests range from fellow comedians, to Hollywood directors, to Olympic athletes. There’s no advice and no judgement; just wild stories from the trenches of parenthood, and a reminder...
How often does Why Mommy Drinks release new episodes?
Why Mommy Drinks publishes regularly with 280 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.
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Who hosts Why Mommy Drinks?
Why Mommy Drinks is created and hosted by Campfire Media.
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