Family Ties

This week on Family Ties, we’re covering a little bit of everything—because honestly, life right now is a mix of chaos, excitement, and random conversations that somehow all connect. We start with the Super Bowl—breaking down the game, the halftime show, and everything people won’t stop talking about. Then we shift into technology and how it’s shaping the way we communicate, learn, and honestly… procrastinate.Of course, we couldn’t skip school—what’s stressing us out, what’s actually worth it, and what feels completely pointless. And finally, we get into winter formal: the buildup, the expectations, the outfits, and whether it ever actually lives up to the hype.It’s part commentary, part rant, and part real conversation—basically what happens when you sit down and talk about everything that’s been on your mind lately.

In this episode of Family Ties, I sit down with my mom to talk about everything from current events and pop culture to Halloween, family memories, and how she met my dad. We move between big-picture reflections and small, personal stories that shaped our family. It’s a candid, warm conversation about memory, motherhood, and the everyday moments that quietly define us.

In this episode of Family Ties, I sit down with my dad, Josh Malkin, to talk about his childhood, growing up in Kentucky and Florida, navigating being a child of divorce, and his journey through recovery. We dive into family, Jewish identity, spirituality, and what it’s been like for him to be a “girl dad” to me and my sisters. It’s an honest, funny, and heartfelt conversation about resilience, love, and the ties that hold us together.

In this week’s episode of Family Ties, I sit down with 8-year-old superstar Marc Taiman—middle sibling, aspiring car brand mogul (shoutout Fur Lamb), and lowkey the funniest kid I’ve ever met. We talk about everything from being Jewish and growing up in Chicago to strict teachers, sibling fart stories, and why he hates ketchup. Marc shares life advice for people older and younger than him, spills on what it’s like to be the family announcer, and drops some wise takes about identity, confidence, and kindness. You're not ready. He’s going to own the world one day.

In this special solo episode of Family Ties, I turn 16 and get real about the chaos, growth, and emotions that come with it. From reflecting on my wild summer at camp to saying goodbye to 15 (a year that changed me), I open up about identity, friendship, and what it means to grow into yourself. I even share a moment I’ve been building up to for a long time: coming out. This episode is raw, honest, funny, and full of heart—just like being 16.Whether you’re 15, 16, or way past it, I hope you see yourself somewhere in this one. Thanks for being here. 💛

In this debut episode, Josie Malkin introduces herself and the idea behind Family Ties, a podcast focused on bridging generations through real conversations. She shares her passions, her unique family dynamic, and her plan to feature weekly guests with advice and stories. Get to know your host and join the journey—welcome to The Family!