Parental Advisory with Lia Berman: Recent Episodes
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Poop, puke, pee, and all the other wonderful parental preoccupations we deal with need to be talked about, and Chicago comedian/producer/mother/superhero Lia Berman gets down and dirty with all of the funniest parents in town! Welcome to Parental Advisory!
HEY MUSH!! Lia's got another Bostonian legend in the house this week, the great Maia Vechey! The gals talk all things Montessori, giving back, & so much more!
IT'S COMEDY TIME!!!! Lia chats it up with comedian and father Jeff Baylock about crypto, e-learning woes, stand-up post-pandemic, & Jeff's business ventures!! Go check out everything Jeff's doing on the interwebs at jbentertainment.net, and if you want to follow him, all you have to do is Google his name and he's EVERYWHERE!
TRIGGER WARNING FOR THIS EPISODE
OMG. The FABULOUS and HEROIC Christine Soutter Suau (meanttobeeme.com) sits down with Lia to talk about her incredible journey through the absolute hardest of times. In 2017, Christine lost her beautiful son Devin to DIPG, a rare and deadly terminal pediatric brain cancer. Since then, she has set a shining example to her other 3 children (and the world) on how to persevere through tragedy by using her experience to help countless other families in similar situations with her #whynotdevin campaign, which blossomed into the full-fledged WhyNotDevin Foundation to End DIPG. DIPG currently has virtually no funding, so we encourage you to donate to this foundation and share this story with as many people as you can. The faster we can get the word out, the faster we can change the world for these wonderful kids and their families!
Lia's back with the absolutely fabulous & POWERFUL Stephanie Lawrence!!! The gals talk about the importance of a squad, the origins of this show, how to navigate the work-life balance toward the potential end of COVID, & so much more! PLEASE check out Stephanie's podcast The Master & Me on iTunes & Spotify (and @TheMaster&_Me on IG), & follow her on @slawrence72 on Twitter, & if you want to get on her show, hit up her email at stephaniel@outlook.com!
Lia is joined this week by old bud Dan Morris & new bud Edgar OtraVez to discuss their new podcast FlowRoll! Super fun chat with these Dads, with tangents on musical theatre, the Importance of a snowblower, and navigating the suburbs vs. the city! Check out their podcast Flow Roll Podcast!
Cousin Rachel pops in to chat all things family in a SUPER FUN episode of your favorite pod! And check out our sponsors, the incredible multiplayer mobile game Top Four, available on all devices & desktop at http://topfour.io
Businessman, travelling entrepreneur, & renowned philanthropist Neil St. Clair joins Lia from sunny Miami to talk all things future in this new world we've found ourselves in. What will the workplace look like for our kids? How important is college in an increasingly digital world? Will the Sir cameo yet again? Find out in this riveting episode!!
BEST BUD Aimee K pops back onto the show for some more momma talk! Topics include a COVID scare, longing for the imminent return of stand-up comedy, yoga, & more!!
Current Canadian, former Chicagoan, & stand-up comedian Sam Norton FINALLY jumps on the pod to talk Star Wars, his superstar doctor wife, raising a little one up north, & more! Sam also released a REVOLUTIONARY comedy special called White Noise, filmed entirely in VIRTUAL REALITY, and we highly recommend checking it out, as well as following him on social media! And check out our sponsors, the incredible multiplayer mobile game Top Four! All links below!
White Noise: http://www.isamcomedy.com/white-noise
Sam's IG: https://www.instagram.com/isamcomedy/
Top Four: topfour.io
HUGE comedian & friend of the pod Joe Kilgallon jumps back on the pod to talk baby #2, stay-at-home dad stuff, comedy during the pandemic, & having a HERO wife!!
Watch Joe's latest special on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3acaLsAHeQ
Follow Joe on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @joekilgallon
HUGE shoutout to our very first SPONSORS (!!!) over at topfour.io! Top Four is a fun new mobile game you can play with your friends! Head to topfour.io on your mobile device to grab it for FREE!
Lia's old high school pal Francis jumps in to discuss becoming a parent, converting to Judaism for marriage, and a story about Prague back in 1997 that deserves its own podcast! If you are in the Canton, MA area hit him up for all your real estate needs! Also, HUGE shoutout to our very first SPONSORS (!!!) over at topfour.io! Top Four is a fun new mobile game you can play with your friends! Head to topfour.io on your mobile device to grab it for FREE!
Lia (and James) has been waiting for this one for a LONG time. Good friends of the pod Kathy & Pete finally jump in with some of the most HILARIOUS pregnancy/marriage/parenting stories ever told anywhere! Definitely not one to miss! Also, HUGE shoutout to our very first SPONSORS (!!!) over at topfour.io! Top Four is a fun new mobile game you can play with your friends! Head to topfour.io on your mobile device to grab it for FREE!
OY VEY!! This one was a banger! Lia dials up 3 of her besties to talk about the one person you never get to hear any dirt on: LIA!!
Lia talks with tatted up mommy, yoga instructor, & baby sleep expert Meg Meadows!! Be sure to check out Holistic Sleepy Sheepy!!
Lia returns to the STUDIO to talk with Chicago comedian & BRAND NEW DADDY Michael Burd!!!
One of the most successful comics in Chicago and proud dad Joey Villagomez FINALLY drops in! Check out his upcoming debut album Jokes, Drugs, & Rock & Roll on October 6th wherever music is streamed!!
Lia chats it up with the original hippie himself, Nick Luzietti!!! They chat pizza, Italians, the Rona, and more!! Plus, make sure you check out his film, The Secret Poppo, on Amazon Prime!!
Lia welcomes dynamic duo of dads Josh & Joe from the Dad Rocks podcast!! After this episode, go listen to them and throw em a sub at https://dadrocks.podbean.com/
Lia returns from a nice ling vacay to talk sleeping in the nude, comedy, & YouTube success with the great Mary Runkle!!!
Lia dials up long-time listener, first-time caller Dan Metivier!!! Dan talks about being a dude raising girls, tea parties, taking direction from a kid, & more!
Legendary Chicago comedian, teacher, and mother of FOUR Jeanie Doogan calls in to talk about the good old days in Chicago stand-up, the dangers of being in a school during COVID, & the oft-overlooked importance of video games in a pandemic.
Lia is joined by POWER COUPLE Michelle Slonim & Ben Rosenfeld, comedians & authors of the upcoming parenting book New Parent Smell! Reserve your copy of the book at NewParentSmell.com, and check out Michelle's comedy at michelleslonim.net & Ben's at bigbencomedy.com!!
Lia gets on the horn with single megamom Heather Hunt Claflin! Heather gives her wisdom on parenting three kids, homeschooling, and starting her own business all in the time of Corona. She's a real champion, and you can find out more about her by following her on IG: @heatherclaf44!
Lia talks to comedian and papa Nick Dlouhy about how much they miss comedy in the time of corona, toddlers, & more!
The dynamic duo of Shani & Lindsay join Lia to have a conversation we all need to hear in today's climate: the vast and wide differences in parenting between races and how to raise anti-racist children.
You can find Shani's YouTube channel at http://youtube.com/shanisvoice
We're BAAAAACK!!! Lia calls up New Orleans (formerly Chicago) comedian and momma Vicky Victoria to talk about the state of the world and how to raise a child in this new environment we're forming around racial justice. Plus, producer James reports about his experiences from livestreaming the frontlines of the protests in Chicago almost every day since the beginning.
This week Lia helps calm you down with healthcare professional and superhuman Amy Kiefer, who has entirely too many earned titles to even list behind her name! If you've been uneasy about the virus and how to handle it all emotionally, this is the episode for you.
Happy (day after) Mother's Day! Who better than Lia's own mom, the incredible Beth Berman, to join us on the pod and regale us about life raising Lia and her siblings, weddings, and wisdom to impart on all of the newer parents out there! Love you, Beth!!
Lia's back with her #fitgalpal Heather Sullivan!! Heather has an incredibly unique family history and is one of the strongest people around, inside and out!
This week's guest is a frickin' superhero! PhD holder, creator, & mommy-blogger Katherine Fusco joins us to talk about balancing life with the family during COVID, finding her alone time, & having the strong will to push forward and create through the chaos! Find her writings at www.createlikeamother.blog!
Are we almost through this yet?!?! Well lucky for you, Lia's old pal and comedian Jesse Cohen drops back in from Florida to give us his take on this whole mess, Zoom comedy shows, and more! Last time we spoke to Jesse, there was a hurricane outside his house, so at least we know he can handle a disaster. Let's pod!
She's BACK! Fan fave Emily McAllister calls in from LA to vent about quarantine, chat about Tiger King, & more! Hold it together, we're almost through this!
We haven't lost our minds yet but we're CLOSE, BABY!! Lia and James talk more Tiger King, what they panic-bought in the past few weeks, Lia gives us a recipe, & there's a full synopsis of Pixar's Cars movie in there for some reason. Stay gold, baby!
Sanity is slipping! Cabin fever is growing! Lia & James update each other on the last couple days of binge-watching, grocery store hook-up tips, & social distancing from your spouse! Hope you love the one you're with, cuz they ain't goin' NOWHERE!
OY! This thing has not slowed down AT ALL!! Lia telecommutes to the studio and talks with James about all the craziness the past week has left us all in! Special appearances by Jackson, Michael, & Lia's multitasking/parenting skills!
COVID TALK! Lia calls up longtime bff Sarah Dorsey and they recount the last few days leading up to all the shutdowns from Coronavirus! Everyone's fine, so no worries there, but man it's been weird!
ALSO: Literally seconds after the pod, Massachusetts closed all their schools!
OY!!! This one is HOTT!!!!! We have celebrated author, blogger, and international mommy Tova Leigh in the studio!! Tova is on her world tour for her one woman show based on her book, F*cked at 40 Live!! Follow her experiences on Instagram @tova_leigh and BUY HER BOOK!!
Waddup mommies and daddies!! It's another BAHston heavy episode (shoutout BU & the Sox!) as Lia chats it up with adoptive parent and author of the brand new amazing book Positive Parenting for Cool Moms, Kelly Bandas!!! Kelly's journey through parenthood is absolutely awe inspiring, and if you're a parent who makes American Sign Language part of your daily life, this is an extra special pod for you!
Please check out Kelly's book at the link below and follow her on IG at @kelly_bandas!!
Famous mommy blogger and Lia's high school bestie Emily McAllister calls in from sunny California!! Emily talks BAHston, The Bachelor, & that one time she snuck backstage at a comedy show as a teenager! Follow her on IG @chasingmcallisters!!
Season 2 is GOLD baby!!! Comedian Keith Evans calls in to talk about having a teenager, stand-up, and more!
We're BAAAACK!!! One of Lia's oldest pals Jennifer Flynn calls in to talk mom life! Jennifer is a makeup mogul with Rodan + Fields, so you know she's got the goods on that hard-to-achieve work/life balance. Shout-out Boston!!! Give us a shout on iTunes if you loved the episode!!
Season 2 is GOLD baby!! Our first guest of the new season is business owner & comedian Rudy Ruiz! We dive into divorce, navigating the many different circles of friends we keep, the obstacles of depression & how stand-up comedy can save you. Rudy's story is truly inspiring, so take a seat and strap in!
Happy End of the Decade!! Lia & James break down some of the coolest things that happened in the Teens, and they recap the amazing year of fun, insightful, hilarious episodes of the show! Thank you all for hanging out with Lia and her guests in 2019! There is more to come in 2020, including a special announcement you'll hear in the episode! Happy New Year, everyone!!
Happy Holidays, folks! Lia's back with a DUDE for once, the great Jeff Murray!! Lia and Jeff cover co-parenting, kids getting phones WAY too early these days, and comedy running in the family!
HELLOOOOOOO!!!! Lia welcomes fan favorite Aimee Kleiman back into the studio (through a phone, mind you) to talk turkey!!
Lia just hit the big 4-0!!! This episode, she and her producer, James, talk about her...interesting birthday out,plus they reminisce about old phones, talk about the gig economy, and she gives James some Massachusetts slang lessons!! Tune in, mush!!
Wish Lia a Happy Birthday and leave a review!!!
My last 'cast of my 30's (ugh) is another special call-in guest!! The hilarious Valerie Klorman Sorenson!!! You know the drill, mommies & daddies: rate, review, and share this pod!!
You GUYYYS!!!! HILARIOUS Chicago comedian & fun time gal Patty Vaccarella swooped in and gabbed with me! This one's particularly insightful for our step-parents out there, so come hang with us!!
Hey parents!! We've got another Momedian in the house! The hilarious Denise Medina gets real about postpartum depression, limited alone time, and more! Let's pod!!!
What's up mommies & daddies!! Lia finally spills her guts on her own experiences as a mother, life at almost 40, and finding the time to be who she wants to be with the help of her producer James! This one is super short and filled with swearing (thanks James) so keep the kids out of the room!
We're BAAAAAACK!!! Today, Lia chats with up and coming comedy superstar/actress/mother of 3 Aimee Kleiman!
We've got a GREAT one for you this week! Lia calls fellow comedian and MOMEDIAN Maya May, and they talk about her incredible journey through the entertainment world! Put the kids to bed and come hang with us!
We're back, mommies and daddies!! In this ep, I sat down with my oldest friend, Florida comedian Jesse Cohen. He was nice enough to take some time out of BARRICADING HIS HOUSE FROM THE HURRICANE to chat, so strap in and hunker down!
OH! EM! GEE! We are BACK with more momma talk with our guest comedian Lindsay Porter!! If you have kids who can't get away from their video games, you better stick around til the end!
WE'RE BAAAACK!!! Lia just got home from vacation and she's FIRED UP!! This week we have Chicago comedy superstar Mike Robinson TELLING ALL about his newborn daughter and the scary circumstances that brought her to be.
One of the world's funniest comedians, Kristen Toomey, stopped in to chat about the perils of parenthood at a young age, growing into a life outside the burbs, and being a working momma! Also, in case you missed it, WE WENT LIVE!!! If you want to be part of the action, go to fb.com/PeopleOfComedyNetwork and give us a follow soyou don't miss anything!!
WE'RE BACK, BABY!!!! Lia is well-rested (for now) and finally got a chance to sit down and hang with her brother, Dan!! This one is a gas so strap in!!
Mommies! Daddies! We've got a BUH-LAST of an episode this week! Comedian and new(ish) momma Jessica Hong gets real about being in a comedy couple (shoutout Dave Losso!!), c-sections, & more!
Hey mommygang we're back with another amazing comic, the one and only Mike Maxwell!
Follow Lia on IG for daily updates on #MOMLIFE at @liaberman3
You GUYYSSSSS!!! We're back with one of my FAVORITE people in the whole world, the great and powerful Maggie Stamell!!
We're back, mommies and daddies!! This week, fellow Momedian of Momedy Colleen Brennan stops in to share her gripes!
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Hey mommies and daddies!!! We're back after a lil holiday with a brand new episode full of gripes, qualms, and yelling! This week, Lia sits down with comedian Waleed Ismail! Let's pod, baby!!
Follow Lia at @liaberman3 on all social media platforms and go see her show @standupstandup every Thursday in Wicker Park, Chicago!
This week we sit down with momedian Jessica Besser-Rosenberg!! We gab about c-sections, the joys of breast pumps, and more! Jump in, mommies and daddies!!
Follow Lia at @liaberman3 on all social media platforms and go see her show @standupstandup every Thursday in Wicker Park, Chicago!
There was BARELY enough room in the studio for this one! Two comedy BEHEMOTHS Bobby and XL (People Of Comedy's The New OGs Podcast every Friday at 6!) drop by to discuss parenting after divorce, polyamory (ooh la la) and the pain of distance. Let's pod!
Follow Lia at @liaberman3 on all social media platforms and go see her show @standupstandup every Thursday in Wicker Park, Chicago!
Our second Irishman joins the pod! Joe Kilgallon (Comedians You Should Know) stops in to tell us some pretty big news!!! We talk early mornings and late nights, and the benefits of being a stay-at-home dad. Let's pod!!
Follow Lia at @liaberman3 on all social media platforms and go see her show @standupstandup every Thursday in Wicker Park, Chicago!
This episode, we gab with father of FOUR (classic Irish, am I right?) comedian Mike All!! What's it like to raise FOUR GIRLS in today's world AND be a successful touring comic? We got the answers, baby!
Follow Lia at @liaberman3 on all social media platforms and go see her show @standupstandup (IG) every Thursday night in Wicker Park!
Poop, puke, pee, and all the other wonderful parental preoccupations we deal with need to be talked about, and Chicago comedian/producer/mother/superhero Lia Berman gets down and dirty with all of the funniest parents in town! Welcome to Parental Advisory!
In the first episode, we talk with fellow Momedian Kat Herzkovic!
Follow Lia at @liaberman3 on all social platforms, and come see her show @standupstandup (IG) every Thursday in Wicker Park, Chicago!