In a world of women who aren't afraid to "go there" on tough issues, the LadyBrains Podcast stands out as a tight group of friends who navigate difficult topics—but not in a traditional way. The ladies are Lyndsey Fifield, Bethany Mandel, Emily Zanotti, Mary Katharine Ham, Kelly Maher, and Elisha Krauss. Follow LadyBrains on Twitter (https://twitter.com/LadyBrainsCast) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/ladybrainspodcast).
Seth and Bethany Mandel - also known by their cutesy couple name Sethany - host a weekly show talking politics, culture, and married life as conservative political journalists.
Hosted by Kendra Cunningham (Sirius XM, Rooftop Records, Last Comic Standing), Listen as Kendra talks with fellow creative types and shares live performances. Kendra is a Boston-born stand-up comic, comedy writer, actress and filmmaker living in Brooklyn, where she owns a super comfortable bed. She also bartends and has an MA in Forensic Psychology. Patreon https://www.patreon.com/kendracunningham
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192. What parenting advice do you NEED?
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The internet has flooded parents with a LOT of new parenting philosophies... but how do you know which ones are good... and which ones are VERY bad? This week Bethany Mandel helps soon-to-be-mom Lyndsey Fifield navigate the waters--and provides some outstanding resources for moms and dads! Helpful reading: Happy Sleep Habits, Healthy Child: https:/…
Mark Katharine Ham and Kelly Maher know that NOW is the time to shut our brains off and take a break--and what better way to escape than to fall into a world of Lords, Ladies... and a Duke who loves to take his shirt off? Is it historically accurate? No. Should you watch it anyway? Probably. (SPOILER ALERT!!!@) Sponsored by Native Deodorant, Ritual…
Bethany Mandel and Elisha Krauss give a fresh perspective on the Hilaria Baldwin saga. Is Amy Schumer a mean girl? Who is the anonymous twitter user who exposed the truth? And WHAT do we call her--Hilaria or Hillary? It's hilarious! Sponsored by Magic Spoon, MVMT Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcas…
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Candyce Musinski sensational comic- bad ass producer- personality bartender joins Kendra
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How’s Your Mother? Host Kendra Cunningham interviewsCandyce Musinski, comic, show producer, hustler, bartender, down to earth fun loving person…. Candyce Musinski www.candycemusinski.com Instagram @candyce_b_realHow’s Your Mother?You can support the production of the podcast and comedic series Via venmo @theotherkendra www.kendracunningham.comtwitt…
Mary Katharine Ham and Kelly Maher go down some WEIRD rabbit trails to wind down our LAST episode of 2020--including... It's a Wonderful Life: "What if we hadn't met each other??" edition and some questionable home decor. Sponsored by Athena Club, NuCalm Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/ladybra…
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Holly Mandel of Improvolution and Groundlings joins Kendra
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How’s Your Mother? Host Kendra Cunningham Holly Mandel , founder/owner Improvolution, perfomer, hustler, entrepreneur, good person Founder owner speakerHolly Mandel https://www.hollymandel.com/aboutImprovolution http://www.improvolution.org/How’s Your Mother? Patreon is live!You can support the production of the podcast and comedic series https://w…
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188. Forget Resolutions—New Year’s Aspirations
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Mary Katharine Ham and Lyndsey Fifield try to remember their last New Year's Resolutions and decide this time around we're looking forward to a much brighter year... no pressure. Sponsored by Athena Club, Ritual, Stamps.com Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/ladybrains/forget-resolutions-new-year…
Elisha Krauss and Mary Katharine Ham talk about MK's ugly Christmas tree, how to avoid being a grinch in 2020, and what to get those hard-to-please folks on your list! Sponsored by MVMT, Ritual, Noom Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/ladybrains/how-to-shop-for-christmas-in-2020/. Now become a Ri…
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186. What to Wear When You’re Pregnant
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Congratulations--you're pregnant! Now... what are you supposed to wear when you don't even want to put on pants? Especially when you don't really have a FULL ON bump? Fashion guru and mom of 3 Emily Zanotti tells the very overwhelmed and pregnant Lyndsey Fifield what to wear when you're expecting. Special shoutout to LadyBrains listener Jenna Stock…
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185. You Can’t Lockdown Gravy, Baby
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Our most-requested episode every year looks a little different than usual (like everything else amirite?) but some things never change. Kelly Maher and Lyndsey Fifield talk turkey (no, literally - trigger warning for discussions of turkey death), traditions, family, recipes... and you know, we take a couple rabbit trails to tell stories because THI…
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184. Could you have a VBAC—and would you WANT one?
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Emily Zanotti already conquered one motherhood challenge (having twins) and she just crossed another rubicon: She had a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean). So... what happened? What does she want women to know? Kelly Maher asks her for all the details... Sponsored by Ned and Co, NuCalm, Stamps.com Join the conversation and comment on this podcast …
Mary Katharine and Bethany are doing what most Americans are doing this week. THIS IS FINE! Tuck in and enjoy--and get some coping mechanisms! Sponsored by Jordan Harbinger Show, Indeed, Ritual Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/ladybrains/a-non-election-podcast-sort-of/. Now become a Ricochet me…
Mary Katharine Ham and Elisha Krauss team up for a trip down memory lane--academia style. What are the lessons they're glad they got in school... and which they wish they had. Sponsored by Jordan Harbinger Show, Native Deodorant, Noom Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/ladybrains/what-you-wish-yo…
Being first-time homeowners prepping for their first winters in new houses, Bethany and Lyndsey run through their checklists for getting their homes cozy for the holidays... and their plans to keep sane, happy, and prepared during the season of S.A.D. Sponsored by Athena Club, Ned and Co Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: ht…
We're not going to give you self-care tips or talk about how "in these times" we're all soooo stressed out. Kelly Maher and Lyndsey Fifield have figured out that sometimes you just need to sit with a friend and acknowledge that things are chaotic in your life... without immediately looking for answers or life hacks to make it better. Just tuck in! …
How can we address the differences between men and women without cliches like "mansplaining?" Are men really the only people who ever interrupt others? Bethany Mandel and Lyndsey Fifield don't agree--which makes this an episode you won't want to miss! Sponsored by Indeed, Ritual Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ric…
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178. Why Coffee Addiction Is So Acceptable
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Mary Katharine Ham and Lyndsey Fifield are coffee addicts--but are they coffee snobs? It's complicated. Did you know we could talk about coffee for this long? We didn't either--but apparently National Coffee Day is a perfect time to pay homage to our wonderful, wonderful caffeinated ritual Sponsored by Ned and Co, Noom Join the conversation and com…
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177. Halloween: The Perfect Pandemic Holiday
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Going outside? Wearing masks? Is there really a better holiday in this pandemic? Mary Katharine and Bethany hash out the reasons why they want a NORMAL halloween experience--and you should too. Sponsored by Native Deodorant, Stamps.com Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/ladybrains/halloween-the-p…
How do couples and families create healthy boundaries and set good habits for sharing family updates online? Kelly and Lyndsey lay out some good rules to live by. Sponsored by Athena Club, Ned and Co, Ritual Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/ladybrains/social-media-but-with-marriage/. Now become…
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Joel Richardson- Soul Joel's Comedy Club has a secret guest this weekend at his club in Royersford
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How’s Your Mother? Host Kendra Cunningham Joel Richardson , owner of Soul Joel’s Comedy Club and Lounge, founder/owner Soul Joel Productions, stand up comic, hustler, entrepreneur, good person Founder owner producer Soul Joel Productions Soul Joel COmedy Club and Lounge https://www.instagram.com/souljoelscomedyclubandlounge/https://twitter.com/SJPC…
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175. Are You Homeschooling or Zoom Schooling?
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Bethany and MK explore the new frontier of schooling in a pandemic. MK has taken the plunge, given up her former life as a Zoom butler, and joined Bethany's homeschool cult, delighting no one more than Bethany. They're on their inaugural field trip with 6 kids! Just like everything in 2020, this is fine, everything is fine. Sponsored by Freshly, Ri…
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How's Your Mother? with the multitalented and fellow Virgo Bethany Van Delft
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Bethany Van Delft , stand up comic- producer and host of Artisanal Comedy every Wednesday night on instagram @bethanyvandelft , host of Parental Logic on Nova PBS , host of The Moth - so many credits and she chats with Kendra. https://www.instagram.com/bethanyvandelfthttps://twitter.com/bethanyvandelftwww.bethanyvandelft.comHow’s Your Mother? Patre…
Mary Katharine Ham and Lyndsey Fifield are NOT ready for fall. How can we make the best of these last summer days? Let's chat about it! Sponsored by Ned and Co, Noom Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/ladybrains/holding-on-to-summer/. Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and …
Elisha and MK talk about how to have adventures during COVID (the perfect time to go on vacation). They've flown on planes (even with lots of kids in tow), road tripped, and maybe even been to a theme park! They've tried it first so they can bring you all the tips! (Just constantly eat and drink on airplanes, basically.) Sponsored by Native Deodora…
Wasn't the pandemic supposed to give us MORE time? Why are we busier than ever? Kelly Maher and Lyndsey Fifield wonder where all their time is going on a very special episode of the Ladybrains podcast--with a bonus interview with the co-founder of Ned & Co. who Kelly visited this week in beautiful Colorado! Sponsored by Ned and Co, Prose Join the c…
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Sameer Naseem Comic- Animated Series Creator- Producer and Host of Fun House
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Sameer Naseem, stand up comic- animation series creator, Fun House Comedy Show Producer & Host and all around funny guy , chats with Kendra. Sameer Naseem https://www.instagram.com/sameermon/https://twitter.com/Sameermonwww.sameernaseem.comHow’s Your Mother? Patreon is live!You can support the production of the podcast and comedic series https://ww…
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171. No, But Seriously, Don’t Kill Grandma
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Lyndsey has an elaborate plan... sort of. Can she visit her grandmothers? Should she? Hear Bethany Mandel and Lyndsey Fifield navigate the weird new world of road trips and social interaction and, frankly, just take some time to complain about how COMPLETELY BANANAS so much of the pandemic-theater has become (and, spoiler: Bethany lays out why she'…
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170. Homegrown Year Kick-Off: Lots of Withdrawal But No Regrets!
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Kelly and MK discuss Kelly's jump into the deep end of farm-to-table living off her own farm. Her challenge to live off the fruits of her labor and her land (documented @realbestlife on all social media!) for an entire year began Aug 1, and there has been fun and pain and great recipes and cute animal videos already! Let's get into her feels during…