Shut Up Mommy's Talking
123 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsJoin stand-up comedians Kyle Ocasio and Karen Bergreen as they not so much tackle parenting issues but rather complain about them. Hear various perspectives with hilarious guests full of support and love for all the parents out there.
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70: Enough With the Thoughts and Prayers
May 31, 2022 19:01 - 55 minutes - 42.1 MBKaren and Kyle talk about the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Full of sadness and rage, they both still make way for important issues like the Worst Mom of the Week, Amber Turd, and a baby born at a Metallica concert.
69: Full Circle w/ Wendy Liebman
May 24, 2022 16:44 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBBrilliant comedian Wendy Liebman joins the podcast from L.A.! We talk bras, rescuing dogs from Korean meat markets, and raising two step kids in the midst of a booming comedy career. Wendy chimes in on our Worst Mom of the Week, and she shares her 10-mile a day bike regimen - even after a devastating car crash! Her uplifting mood is contagious, and this is an episode not to be missed!
68: Chicken Titties w/ Ben Rosenfeld
May 17, 2022 17:47 - 52 minutes - 39.1 MBIt’s Dad of the Month and we have the witty Ben Rosenfeld with us! Ben talks about raising his 4-year-old daughter with his wife, who is also a comic. Born in Russia, he shares his perspective on the war in Ukraine. (Spoiler: He reminds us that all wars are bad, and this is no different.) He also talks about how he incorporates his parents in his stand-up, to their dismay. Karen shares the Worst Mom of the Week; a woman who posted a nonchalant video explaining how she killed her 3-year-old b...
67: Kyle Refused to Wear a Fur Bikini w/ Danielle Wynn
May 12, 2022 14:22 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBFormer actor, model, and 90s sidekick of Kyle’s: Danielle Wynn! She talks about leaving NYC and giving up acting for her son (Hello world’s best mom!). She shares her worst audition moment and how she got into the jewelry biz after having her son. Karen has a subway story that you won’t want to miss, and the Worst Mom of the Week faked cancer for the love of writing. Kyle ends on a story about a woman who stole a lawnmower.
66: Naked on the Farm w/ Karen Krents
May 03, 2022 14:39 - 48 minutes - 37.5 MBComedian Karen Krents joins us to talk about raising two daughters and surrendering to allow a belly button piercing. She talks about relocating after living on a farm where she cleaned up chicken poop in a bikini. Our Karen shares a bigoted Worst Mom of the Week, and Kyle’s closing headline echoes a similar vibe.
65: Misogyny or Amber Turd?
April 26, 2022 22:46 - 54 minutes - 38 MBKyle and Karen vent on current events including Amber Heard pooping in Johnny Depp’s bed. Karen had a great set fueled by her anger at a demeaning introduction by a comedy club emcee. Kyle ends on a story about a woman falling into a toilet to get her phone.
64: Blue Dot in a Red Sea w/ Tilly The Comic
April 19, 2022 14:36 - 52 minutes - 41.2 MBFormer Kennedy nanny, teacher, and comedian Tilly the Comic joins us from Idaho! A true comedy hustler, she produces shows all over Boise and brings a liberal perspective to a conservative state with the belief that we can all laugh no matter our views. She shares what it’s like raising her 11 year old son in a state with the lowest ranked education system. Karen crowns our Worst Mom of the Week who brought the one thing you should never bring to a custody hearing. Kyle ends on a story about...
63: Brain Humor w/ Kyle Grooms
April 12, 2022 18:16 - 35 minutes - 25.5 MBJoining us from Miami, Dad of the Month Kyle Grooms chimes in with Karen and the other Kyle. The male Kyle talks about the Ken doll he brings with him when he’s on the road and how his wife, a nurse, didn’t help him when he had a brain tumor. He graces us with his Barack Obama impression, our Worst Mom of the Week is one we wish we didn’t have to crown, and female Kyle ends on a story about a German man who received 90 COVID vaccinations.
62: The Tuxedo Slap
April 05, 2022 14:33 - 55 minutes - 43.1 MBIt’s been a busy news week, and the moms are here to talk about the insanity. They discuss the Oscars slap, how it affects comedy, and your role as an audience member. Karen presents Worst Mom of the Week with a story about abuse, lies, and a college essay. Kyle ends on a story about a gay dog.
61: Bride of Christ w/ Cynthia Kaplan
March 29, 2022 17:56 - 58 minutes - 45.3 MBComedic songwriter (and creator of our new jingle) Cynthia Kaplan joins the podcast. Not only has she written two books while raising kids, but her funny and insightful songs based on “the lies of men” have garnered her an underground NYC cult following. Karen updates us on her family vacation to the south which leads to a deep talk on our country’s history. The group ponder why great actors like Sean Connery also tend to enjoy beating the shit out of women. We have not one but TWO Worst Mom...
60: Married to a Narcissist w/ Carrie Shane
March 22, 2022 14:35 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBJoined by writer Carrie Shane, the moms go off on everything from swimming for charity to writing for the Wall Street Journal to marrying an absolute dickhead. Carrie opens up about her former toxic marriage and how it affected her friendships, children, and sense of self. Always glass half full, she kept writing and following her gut to eventual happiness. Karen's Worst Mom of the Week wants to punish women just because it's fun, and Kyle ends on a story about a young Irish lad who almost l...
59: Is Covid Over or What? w/ Jeannie Gaffigan
March 15, 2022 11:54 - 42 minutes - 32.4 MBReturning guest favorite and accomplished writer/supermom Jeannie Gaffigan is back! She talks about her famous husband over-buying peanut butter during the pandemic and how her kids were excited to eat the non-organic kind. Karen’s Worst Mom of the Week resurfaces from past deeds and Jeannie and Kyle are trying to decide if we can compartmentalize her poor judgment. Kyle ends on a story about a Brooklyn hipster who was too confident about his hiking skills.
58: How to Ruin a Football Game w/ Chris Monty
March 08, 2022 21:42 - 46 minutes - 36.9 MBWe kick off our Dad of the Month with comedian and new dad Chris Monty! Chris shares how he makes homemade sauce every Sunday and how living the bachelor life well into his 40s was pretty fun. He met his wife at a comedy club, but she was not giving out the digits! In between cracking us up, he opens up about his wife’s miscarriages and shares the male perspective on going through something so difficult. Karen gives out Worst Mom of the Week to a British woman, and Kyle ends on a very holy st...
57: Parenting Hacks w/ Diane Debrovner
March 02, 2022 18:49 - 49 minutes - 39 MBDiane Debrovner, magazine editor and mom of two girls 11 years apart, joins the podcast. She shares how she started out at Parents Magazine when her oldest daughter was just 18 months old and how hard it is to navigate motherhood because no one knows what they’re doing! She shares the one universal truth that we all need to do no matter what age our kids are. (Spoiler: TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF, MAMAS!) Karen has a Worst Mom of the Week that will make you vomit, and Kyle ends on a story about a ...
56: Olympic Psychos
February 22, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 26.6 MBKyle and Karen catch up on the huge response from last week’s guest and how much everyone loved her. Karen shares the worst mom of the week while airing her disdain for Olympic coaches. Her son broke his wrist, and Kyle remembers the time she blew off her daughter's stomach pains which resulted in an appendectomy. They end the episode on the highly romantic aspect of cockroaches.
55: Poly Mama w/ Ross Erin Martineau
February 15, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBThe moms are joined by wardrobe stylist and new mom Ross Erin Martineau. She’s doing God’s work by being married to a comedian and shares her structured way of having a polygamous marriage. She opens up about her past addictions and how she’s managed to stay sober for over a decade. Honesty, laughter, and a no judgment zone fuels the conversation. Kyle ends on a story about a bored security guard destroying a painting.
54: Detach with Love w/ Dani Klein Modisett
February 08, 2022 17:12 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBActor, author, and comedian Dani Klein Modisett joins us from L.A. to chat about all things comedy. She opens up about her experience with her mother who had Alzheimer's and how bringing humor into the situation helped. She laughs about her roles in Wall Street and The Doors, and she shares her new projects that make humor a bridge in the workplace. The moms talk about the importance of setting boundaries in all relationships, and Karen thinks Susan Sarandon is a bitch. Kyle ends on a story ...
53: I Have Notes for You w/ Lenny Marcus
February 01, 2022 15:55 - 49 minutes - 39 MBWe kick off our Dad of the Month series with comedian and writer Lenny Marcus. He shares how his adorable 3-year-old daughter calls him disgusting, his writing journey with Leslie Jones, and memories of the good ol’ days of doing comedy on cruise ships. Kyle ends on a story about a farting weatherman.
52: TikTok Auntie w/ Zarna Garg
January 25, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBKaren and Kyle are joined by comedian and TikTok star Zarna Garg. She shares how being funny came as a natural survival instinct after turning her back on an arranged marriage and leaving home at 14. She has since become a lawyer, married a dude she wanted to marry, and had 3 kids. Her hilarious videos incorporate her family and her culture in the most unique way. Karen picks her Worst Mom of the Week, and Kyle ends on a story that all 3 women think is a little “sus”, as the kids would say.
51: Comedy in Harlem w/ Nicky Sunshine
January 18, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBLast time Nicky Sunshine was a guest, she was pregnant in a pandemic. Now she returns to catch us up to speed on life with her baby boy, her new comedy club, and a major boob issue. Karen diversifies our Worst Mom of the Week segment by naming a dad, and a spirited debate ensues between the moms. This episode is loaded with conspiracy theories, misinformation, and a story about cops who play Pokémon Go instead of doing their jobs.
50. Oedipus’s Mom
January 11, 2022 21:08 - 50 minutes - 39.6 MBKaren and Kyle welcome 2022 with Covid, a trip to New Orleans, and alligator sausage. The moms dish on how they spent the holidays with their families, and they continue their World's Worst Mom series. Spoiler, the winner is a Jan. 6 insurrectionist. Kyle shares a stupid email she received, and she ends on a story about a cat that was accidentally donated to a thrift store.
49: Later, 2021 w/ Hollie Harper
December 28, 2021 19:48 - 46 minutes - 36.3 MBShut up Mommy’s Talking finishes off the year with comedian and actor Hollie Harper. She talks about the creative bug her kids got from growing up around theater and sketch comedy rehearsals, and the trio ponders why science has become partisan. Kyle ends on a story about a brainiac selling her own farts, and she makes more than all of us. Later, 2021!
48: Dopesick and Angry Karen
December 21, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 39.6 MBKaren has been quarantining, and she’s unleashing on the unvaccinated, the Sackler family, and this week’s headlines. She goes into legal speak with respect to prosecuting the rich and powerful. Kyle shares the sweet gift her son (yes, he finally came back) got her from Portugal. They end on a story so stupid you won’t even believe it. Merry Christmas!
47: Dad Jokes w/ Jon Fisch
December 14, 2021 21:23 - 57 minutes - 44.9 MBIt’s our Dad of the Month, and we’re joined by comedian Jon Fisch, who may have done Letterman, but whose daughter takes the #1 spot in his life. He talks about his new special and how his material has evolved with fatherhood. Karen brings up the Worst Dad of the Week. (It turns out having 19 kids doesn't make you immune from being a shitty parent.) Kyle ends on a story about a woman who kept her mom’s dead body a secret in order to receive social security checks.
46: Jewwwwwwwdy Gold and The World’s Worst Mom! w/ Judy Gold
December 07, 2021 08:35 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBShe’s back! Comedian Judy Gold joins us to talk about her wife psychoanalyzing her every move. Karen introduces a new segment that Kyle has mixed feelings on. The moms discuss the severity of another recent mass shooting where the parents are culpable (and the mom wins our worst mom of the week award). How can we stop these tragedies, and why do they happen? We try to figure it out. Grab a glass of wine and Judy’s new book, and listen in. We end on a story about a guy using a fake arm to get...
45: Mother Daughter Fun w/ Carla Oakerson
November 30, 2021 16:01 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBCarla Oakerson; attorney, comic, and mother of 2, joins us after spending the weekend cleaning up the lingering turkey smell from Thanksgiving. She talks about the big age gap with her kids, how she defended Columbian drug cases, and how her 19-year-old daughter is hard to impress when it comes to comedy. Carla scares Karen when she talks about the chaos that ensued when she contracted COVID early in the pandemic, and Kyle ends on a story about a man who hates his wife’s nickname.
44: Art Imitates Life w/ Megan Dyer
November 23, 2021 16:37 - 54 minutes - 41.3 MBAfter a day of seeing art shows in the city, visual artist Megan Dyer sits down to join us from a corner in Chelsea Market. She shares her unique way of creating art with themes about neutrality and water. Her passion for climate change is inspiring (and the stats scare the crap out of us). She’s a big time truth bringer! She manages to raise 2 kids on top of making amazing art. Kyle ends on a story about a woman who gave birth on her front lawn.
43: Girl Dad w/ Ken Krantz
November 16, 2021 16:41 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBWe kick off our Dad of the Month series with comedian Ken Krantz. Kyle opens up with a letter from a listener, and Ken shares how he was fired from a family business. His own family! He says having a daughter changed his material and that she is the real headliner in the house. He’s a great comic even though a lady chased him with a butter knife after a show. Kyle ends on a story about a really stupid Guinness World Record.
42: Marathon Conversation
November 09, 2021 15:42 - 52 minutes - 39.9 MBKaren and Kyle discuss the New York City Marathon and acknowledge how awesome it is even though it holds up traffic. The moms dish on their favorite shows including American Crime Story: Impeachment. Even though Karen saw Hamilton twice, she confesses to being a former soap opera addict. Kyle is still her friend in spite of it. Kyle’s daughter posted a stupid Instagram post, and her sister tattletaled (thank god). They end on a story about a naked man trapped in a wall.
41: Comedy, Cancel Culture, and Free Speech w/ Karith Foster
November 02, 2021 15:42 - 52 minutes - 40.8 MBSpeaker, author, and humorist Karith Foster joins the podcast to share her unique vision on inclusivity, particularly around free speech. The ladies discuss when Karith and Karen first met in the New York comedy scene, and they share a spirited debate on cancel culture. Karith explains what it's like being a mom with two kids in a pandemic in Texas as well as why she once took a job with Don Imus. Kyle and Karith discuss the issue of being associated with FOX News, and Kyle ends on a story a...
40: From Domestic Abuse Survivor to Getting Ass in Your 50s w/ Leslie Morgan Steiner
October 26, 2021 15:03 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBAuthor and TED Talk speaker Leslie Morgan Steiner shares a personal yet empowering story of domestic violence. She explains why it takes so long for women to leave horrible situations and how we, as friends, can be supportive to someone we know. We talk about victim-blaming and the need to release shame. This episode is powerful and a must listen to anyone struggling with an abusive relationship. Oh and don't worry, she wrote a book about staying sexy as you age, and she shares tips on how t...
39: The Organized Funny Mom w/ Abbi Crutchfield
October 19, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes - 38.1 MBAbbi Crutchfield, comedian and host of Hulu’s Up Early Tonight, takes a break from eating pumpkin pie in a closet to share how she balances motherhood and comedy. Even during the pandemic she made sure to keep a routine for her daughter. Karen and Kyle, who are disorganized messes, listen in awe. Abbi talks about meeting her husband and moving to New York together to pursue careers in entertainment. Kyle shares a story about a new form of male birth control that involves a “testicle bath.”
38: My Stepmom Is a Slutty Clown w/ Irene Bremis
October 12, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutes - 37.1 MBComedian, fitness trainer, and stepmom extraordinaire Irene Bremis joins the podcast! Irene describes how she “always has the cans out”, even when she first met her firefighter husband's teenage kids, yet she gets along with everyone involved, including the ex-wife. If you’re dating a man with children, this is a must listen. Hear Irene's journey from stand-up to Staten Island, and learn how she makes it all work. Kyle ends with a story about a school field trip taken on a stripper bus. Sure...
37: From Conan to Ellen: Master of the Writers Room w/ Brian Kiley
October 05, 2021 14:49 - 49 minutes - 37.2 MBKyle and Karen kick off October's Dad of the Month with comedian and writer Brian Kiley. Brian shares how he has to move from edgy late night writing to more daytime-appropriate material now that he is working for Ellen DeGeneres. The gang discusses raising kids who critique comedy and Kyle updates us on her son's European gap year. Also, a drunk joined his own search party.
36: This Is Imminent w/ Jane Condon
September 28, 2021 06:45 - 47 minutes - 37.1 MBKyle and Karen chat it up with comedian Jane Condon about her church gigs, doing comedy with loud trains in the background, and the power of the F word. Jane recounts giving birth in Japan with no epidural and how she encourages other women to “take all the drugs.” Raising 2 sons while doing comedy in Connecticut, we see all paths that mom comics can take with their careers. Kyle shares a story about a man punching a nurse over - you guessed it - the vaccine. It's a crazy world out there!
35: Women for Afghan Women w/ Fatima Rahmati
September 21, 2021 14:59 - 51 minutes - 40.6 MBKyle and Karen welcome mom and activist Fatima Rahmati for her personal lens on the situation in Afghanistan. Fatima shares how the Taliban forced her family to become refugees in the late 1970s and how the Taliban strengthened in power after 9/11. Fatima talks about her 2 teenage children who grew up going to protests with her. Kyle ends on a story of the longest basketball game ever played that will make you appreciate your kids' games. And RIP Norm Macdonald.
34: Wait, I Have a Kid?! w/ Eddie Brill
September 15, 2021 00:12 - 1 hour - 57 MBComedian Eddie Brill, who has known famous comedians intimately for decades, shares his knowledge, which includes them all sleeping on his East Village futon. He talks about booking the Letterman show and having to say no to comedians 99% of the time, even though he loves everyone except for that douche Jackie Mason (R.I.P.). Hear how a one night stand turned up in Eddie’s life 12 years later. Also, Kyle reads a story about a man who tried to get the demons out of his family with an axe and ...
33: The Book of Mormon w/ Krystal Moore
September 07, 2021 17:04 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBKyle reads a quote from RBG, and the ladies talk about the new Texas abortion law. Idaho comic Krystal shares her conservative Mormon upbringing but notes she was allowed to have coffee! We talk raising kids after living in an intense religious household, and Kyle reads a story about a Bronx man keeping a specific illegal pet.
32: Banana Ketchup w/ Patricia Dinglasan
August 31, 2021 14:38 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBFunny mom Patricia Dinglasan joins Karen and Kyle to dish on the truth about over-priced candles, what it's like being married to a tall white scientist, and making her sister sign up for The Bachelor. The ladies laugh about cooky moms, the etiquette for finding a lost phone, and Patricia's live show that boasts an all-Asain line-up. Kyle reads a story about a guy suing his parents for throwing out his porn collection.
31: On the Road
August 25, 2021 23:46 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBKyle chats it up from her hotel room in Atlantic City while Karen settles in from a week of college tours with her family. The ladies get judgmental when Karen notices a 17-year-old girl holding her father’s hand during the school tours. They show love for moms of special needs kids, chat it up about Governor Cuomo’s tit-grabbing, and discuss the heartbreak in Afghanistan. Ignore the dinging emails and the housekeeping staff barging in the middle of conversations, as the duo is ON THE ROAD!
30: Let’s Duct Tape Everyone
August 10, 2021 14:42 - 37 minutes - 29.5 MBKyle and Karen read a letter from a listener and discuss unruly passengers. Kyle gives an update on her son and the European tour he wants to make in order to “find himself”. The ladies end with a story about a piece of stale-ass cake from Princess Diana’s wedding forty years ago that’s up for sale.
29: Just Buy Your Own Emmy w/ John Reynolds
August 03, 2021 18:37 - 48 minutes - 37.8 MBWe continue our Dad of the Month series with comedy writer and EMMY WINNER John Reynolds. Although his biggest credit is being the boyfriend to Comedian Carmen Lynch, we do touch on minor achievements like writing for Aubrey Plaza and his brand new comic book Adorable Murderers. We ask if his teenage son is impressed with his Emmy (spoiler alert: not really), and we throw our 2 cents in on Simone Biles, Bill Maher, and woke comedy.
28. Drugs and Stuff
July 27, 2021 13:58 - 38 minutes - 29.7 MBKyle and Karen catch up on their summer plans with the kids. Karen thinks she should try weed now that it's legal, but she’s afraid that she’ll get paranoid. Kyle recalls the time she got so high that she called a prayer hotline. The ladies dole out some advice but disclose that they’re not experts, so maybe don't heed their advice after all?
27: Laurie KilMartinSheen w/ Laurie Kilmartin
July 20, 2021 15:40 - 53 minutes - 41.3 MBKyle and Karen talk to comedy legend Laurie Kilmartin about life after Conan, having a quaranTEEN, and Laurie’s genius way of avoiding trolls on Twitter.
26: Off the Cuff w/ Mark DeMayo
July 13, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 39.8 MBOur Dad of the Month series continues with hilarious comic, retired cop, and former breakdancer (he’ll kill us for writing this but who cares?) Mark DeMayo, who weighs in on Karen's experience with an anti-masker who caused her flight to get cancelled. He talks about raising kids while being a cop and moonlighting as a comic. Kyle reminds Mark of her epic hell gig where he brought her up to a room full of cops as she tripped. The whole room saw her butt. Good times.
25: Who Hid the Damn Ballet Shoes w/ Jeannie Gaffigan
July 06, 2021 16:56 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBAuthor, actor, and mom of 5 Jeannie Gaffigan joins the ladies to uncover a mystery that was solved with a look at the home security camera. The moms talk about raising teens and accepting help from others. As laid back as Jeannie is, she shared her Karen moment that makes our Karen want to change her name (again).
24: From Postpartum to Always Linen w/ Christine Meehan-Berg
June 29, 2021 10:15 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBKaren and Kyle are joined by stand-up comic, gymnastics coach, and funny mom Christine Meehan-Berg! The ladies discuss postpartum depression vs. baby blues and why Christine and Kyle think Brooke Shields may be their best friend. (Brooke just doesn't know it yet.) Kyle had to make a crazy run to the park to confront a bully, and she said that she was married to the chief of police. It just came out! The gang laughs at Andrew Giuliani ranting about his disgraced father, so put on your best li...
23: Sentimental Lezzie w/ Judy Gold
June 22, 2021 15:36 - 52 minutes - 38.9 MBJudy shows up with a chip clip holder in her hair and gives us a tour of her son’s bedroom. She even takes a call from him, and we hear how easily he rolls with his mom’s hilarious life. The ladies talk about missing their own moms and what they could do differently. Kyle reads a story about a woman giving CPR to a man that wasn’t sick. Oh, and happy pride!
22: Andy is Only Half Famous w/ Andy Pitz
June 08, 2021 17:47 - 48 minutes - 38.8 MBAndy’s daughter is his most honest critic when it comes to his comedy career. He recounts the first time he met Karen, and, well, let’s just say it’s a good thing the first impression didn’t take. We talk parenting, business card faux pas, and his new hobby of cleaning disgusting cars. Also, Rodney Dangerfield and Casey Kasem stop by for a visit from the grave.
21: What Happens in Boise Stays in Boise w/ Tammy Pescatelli
June 01, 2021 15:38 - 59 minutes - 44.9 MBAt a comedy festival in Idaho, Karen and Kyle run into legendary comedian Tammy Pescatelli and have some serious laughs. The ladies dish on the comedy scene back in the day and the sexism that still prevails. Tammy talks about getting pregnant in her late 30s and how she managed to keep her career on the road while living that mom life. Kyle reads a story about drama on a plane that hits a little too close to home.