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Why Mommy Drinks

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.
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Jun 20, 202201:34:18
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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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Jun 06, 202201:14:53
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Join Betsy and Amanda for an all new WMD LIVE!

May 30, 202201:12:42
Alyce Chan: When it Rains, it Thunderstorms

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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 kid exorcise family stress by howling like a wolf.

May 23, 202201:05:42
Jessi Klein: Ikea Daycare (Oldie But Goodie)
May 16, 202201:46:54
Why Mommy Drinks LIVE!

Why Mommy Drinks LIVE!

Betsy and Amanda reunite to share stories and meet with listeners on this very special episode.

May 09, 202201:16:22
Liz Climo: Bling Bling

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!

May 02, 202201:04:39
Eve Sturges: Total Mayhem

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 Process Journal For the Adoptee, Late Discovery Adoptee, Donor Conceived, NPE, and MPE Community.

Apr 25, 202201:13:24
Susan Messing: Victorian Child
Apr 18, 202201:17:21
Laura Clery: Idiots

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 now and enter to win a copy of Laura Clery's new book, Idiots: Marriage, Motherhood, Milk & Mistakes!

Why Mommy Drinks is doing another live Zoom show on 4/23/22! Go to whymommydrinks.brownpapertickets.com to reserve your tickets!

Apr 11, 202201:02:58
Kevin Seldon: Helicopter Husband

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.

Apr 04, 202201:16:26
Muretta Moss: Leprechaun Traps

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.

Mar 28, 202201:03:27
Rupa Mehta

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.

Mar 21, 202201:00:40
Ayun Halliday: What the Freaking Fudge?

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. 

Mar 14, 202201:31:43
Betsy and Ari: Listener Emails

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.

Mar 07, 202252:09
Jill Bartlett: Buttventure

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.

Feb 28, 202201:05:40
Why Mommy Drinks: LIVE

Why Mommy Drinks: LIVE

Betsy Stover and Amy Albert take listener stories live!

Feb 21, 202201:08:08
Betsy & Ari: Listener Voicemails

Betsy & Ari: Listener Voicemails

Betsy and Ari join forces to listen to your listener voicemails!

Feb 15, 202250:59
JoAnn Crohn & Brie Tucker: That’s Cap

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.

Feb 07, 202250:30
Nick Stevens: Landing the Plane

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.

Jan 31, 202201:21:25
Kelly Hudson: Sleepwalking Jim Morrison

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 and OutSchool.

Jan 24, 202201:11:16
Talia Osteen: Mommy Juice

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!

Jan 17, 202201:17:16
Kate Mulligan

Kate Mulligan

Betsy and Amy welcome comedian and actor, Kate Mulligan on this episode of Why Mommy Drinks.

Jan 10, 202201:15:58
Brian Huskey: He/Him/Pong

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.

Jan 03, 202258:36
Mike Leffingwell: Working the Refs

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.

Dec 27, 202101:11:59
Jonny Svarzbein: Stickers!

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.

Dec 20, 202101:11:38
Ify Nwadiwe: The Zoomies

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 sponsors this week: BetterHelp, Bombas, StoryWorth, and Thrive Causemetics.

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Dec 13, 202155:54
Frank Garcia Hejl: Act Accordingly

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 and subscribe to Frank's podcasts The Cannon Canon and The Smashing Pumpkast.

Thank you to our glorious sponsors, who made this episode possible: EveryPlate, Outschool, BetterHelp, and StoryWorth.

Dec 06, 202101:35:06
Suni Reyes: The COVID 15

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.

Nov 29, 202147:45
Arnie Niekamp: Weaponizing Wonder
Nov 22, 202101:05:06
The Parent's Lounge: Survive and Advance

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.

This episode was brought to you by our sponsors, BetterHelp and Bombas.

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Nov 15, 202101:10:14
Chris Wylde: Psychotic Bipolar Twos

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.

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Nov 08, 202148:05
Danielle Koenig & Kristine Kimmel: Box Full of Fidgets
Nov 01, 202101:27:58
Miry Whitehill & Jennifer Jackson: Resist. Persist. Stop Talking To Me.

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 Perez), Our World Is a Family: A Book about Being a Good Neighbor, at Amazon and Barnes and Noble now!

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Oct 25, 202101:07:47
Marian Yesufu: Woosah!

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 teenagers monopolizing the only bathroom.

This episode was made possible with the support of our sponsors, BetterHelp and Melon's House Party.

Oct 18, 202101:26:06
Emily Barth Isler: Penis Fan

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.

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Oct 11, 202101:36:08
Betsy & Amanda: Don't Yuck My Yum

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.

Oct 04, 202156:35
The Residuals: We Don't Run In Barnes & Noble
Sep 27, 202101:45:41
Deck the Hallmark: Holy Balls

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 betterhelp.com/drinks for 10% off your first month of online therapy!

Buy Brandon Gray, Dan Thompson, and Daniel Pandolph’s book, I’ll Be Home For Christmas Movies, the Deck the Hallmark podcast’s guide to your holiday TV obsession. Available now, just in time for the holidays!

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Sep 20, 202101:03:14
Renee Reina: Time Pimp

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 for 20% off your order!

Sep 13, 202101:09:21
Anna Lind Thomas

Anna Lind Thomas

Anna Lind Thomas joins Betsy and guest co-host Aly Albert on another episode of Why Mommy Drinks!

Sep 06, 202101:15:32
Malynda Hale: Pit Bull Baby

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.

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Aug 30, 202101:14:50
June Diane Raphael: That’s a Predator

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.

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Aug 23, 202101:06:33
Dan Bucatinsky: Bribery Is Essential

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 Rumpelstiltskin.

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Aug 16, 202101:20:13