Parenting Tips from “A Man on the Inside” Season 2

Parenting Tips from “A Man on the Inside” Season 2

Author: Parenting Roundabout January 28, 2026 Duration: 22:55
Each Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and for this week, we binged A Man on the Inside's season 2. As with last season, we enjoyed the gentle, loving Mike Schur sitcom of it all and the many wonderful actors, even if the mystery wasn't especially strong. Mentioned: You've Got Mail scene and manic pixie dream girls.

For next week, we'll switch up our order and discuss Lost on our Wednesday episode, and switch our newer series watch to Tuesdays with the return of Shrinking (season 3). We'll be back tomorrow with our weekly roundup.

Every week, Parenting Roundabout brings together the voices and experiences of writers Terri Mauro and Catherine Holecko. Think of it less as a manual and more as a conversation happening across the kitchen table, where the topics flow as freely as the coffee. They dive into the cultural moments, family dynamics, and daily dilemmas that actually fill your news feed and your thoughts, from the latest kids' TV show sparking debate to the subtle shifts in how we think about family and society. This isn't about perfect answers, but about navigating the messy, rewarding loop of raising kids alongside someone who gets it. In each episode of this podcast, you'll hear a natural, often humorous discussion that reflects what's really on parents' minds right now-the small complaints, the genuine obsessions, and the shared wisdom that comes from living it. Tune in for a dose of reality and camaraderie, a break from the noise that still manages to engage with the things that matter most in the whirlwind of family life.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
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Duration: 23:26
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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S4 E2, “Confirmed Dead” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:24
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Parenting Tips from “Only Murders in the Building” S5 E8 and E9 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:26
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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S4 E1, “The Beginning of the End” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:28
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