Josie & Jonny Are Having a Baby (With You!)

Josie & Jonny Are Having a Baby (With You!)

Author: Stitcher & Josie Long, Jonny Donahoe Language: English Episodes: 14
Josie & Jonny Are Having a Baby (With You!) is a podcast that follows comedians Josie Long and Jonny Donahoe as they navigate the profound, hilarious, and bewildering journey of becoming first-time parents. This isn't a polished guide or a series of expert lectures; it's a raw, funny, and deeply personal audio diary. Listeners are invited into their world as they grapple with the endless questions and surreal realities of impending parenthood, using their comedic sensibilities to explore topics they admit they know nothing about. Each episode features candid conversations with a diverse range of creators, artists, and thinkers, who share their own experiences and insights on the monumental task of raising a child. The podcast thrives on genuine curiosity and the shared vulnerability of figuring things out as you go, offering a blend of humor, honesty, and unexpected wisdom for anyone interested in the messy, beautiful process of building a family. You'll hear their real-time reactions, unfiltered discussions, and the kind of laughter that gets you through sleepless nights, making each episode feel like a conversation with friends who are just as clueless and excited as you are.
Episodes
Introducing Sound Detectives from LeVar Burton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:52
LeVar Burton presents SOUND DETECTIVES – a funny, engaging, and thought-provoking podcast that invites elementary school-aged kids to explore the magic and mystery of sound. Breaking News – Across the globe, sounds are m…
12. Unprepared LIVE with Bridget Christie [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:01
How to you prepare for a test if you have no idea what the questions will be about? In this episode, Bridget Christie joins Josie & Jonny LIVE to talk about preparing for a child (and how it might actually be impossible…
11. Stay True to You with Philippa Perry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:42
Turning into a fantasy parent can be tempting but guest Philippa Perry talks about the importance of maintaining a sense of self in this episode. This episode is sponsored by Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girs (www.rebelgi…
10. The Politics of Parenting with Eugene Mirman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:21
In this episode, we get into the politics of having a baby. From vaccines to surrogacy, guest Eugene Mirman offers perspective on some controversial issues. This episode is sponsored by Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls…
9. We’re Never Sleeping Again with John Darnielle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:14
The Mountain Goats song ‘San Bernadino’ is feeling quite relevant in Josie’s pregnancy, so it’s only right that guest John Darnielle joins to offer his best pieces of advice. This episode is sponsored by Goodnight Storie…
8. Taking Joy in Who They Are with Adjoa Andoh [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:51
When Adjoa Andoh’s son revealed he was a “boy trapped in a girl’s body” she learned a lot, including how to accept your children for who they are— not what you thought they would be. This episode is sponsored by Goodnigh…
7. I Know Nothing with Nikesh Shukla [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:38
What happens when your kids start asking profound questions that limit the depth of your knowledge? Nikesh Shukla joins to discuss this and more!
6. Big Shoes to Fill with Adam Buxton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:32
Having a baby makes you wiser to the things your parents did. Guest Adam Buxton talks through how this parenting theory and others can cause you to have more understanding of parents in general. This episode is sponsored…
5. The Name Game with Isy Suttie [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:16
We talk baby names! What makes a great name? Or a terrible one? Guest Isy Suttie almost named her baby Josie...who knows what could have been!?
4. Three Rounds with Jen Brister [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:31
In this episode, we discuss IVF and how to be helpful when you’re not the one who breastfeeding. Plus, guest Jen Brister talks being politically engaged despite the lack of time and sleep in parenthood.