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| 16 Oct 2024 | Episode 190 - Just Say Yes to Childish | 01:05:37 | |
Greg and Alison talk about saying yes to things in life. And the joy of dog snuggling. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! Fabric PolicyGenius Shopify | |||
| 11 Sep 2019 | Episode 44: Childish Live with Andy Richter! | 01:16:35 | |
Greg and Alison are joined by their first official guest Andy Richter for a live show recorded at The Comedy Store on Sept 3rd. The gang delve into Andy's recent separation, traveling with easily-embarrassed teenagers, rescue dogs, smug drinks, and more. Plus a game that didn't quite go as planned.
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| 30 Oct 2024 | Episode 191 - A Collision To Remember | 01:07:37 | |
Greg and Alison both have wild nights but one of their kids gets the dreaded head lice. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsor! Shopify | |||
| 02 Oct 2024 | Episode 189 - Greg Survives Alaska | 01:02:39 | |
A new debate about white noise for babies and should you get mad at your friend for birthing on your couch? Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsor! Fabric | |||
| 07 Aug 2024 | Episode 185 - Wrapping Up The Summer! | 01:08:32 | |
Greg’s experience being cattle prodded by a shoe shine guy and Alison’s trip to Japan! Plus a vocab quiz. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsor! Shopify
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| 12 Apr 2023 | Episode 153 - Keep Your Kids Off The Bubble | 01:06:54 | |
A special appearance from Greg's mother and a mysterious corn dish is served at Easter. Plus Hillary Swank's twins and a tip to keep your kids safe in the pool. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Sunday Lawn Care | |||
| 24 Jan 2024 | Episode 172 - The Kids Are Partying at The Fitzsimmons House | 01:09:05 | |
As Greg’s recovers from his daughter's party, Alison plans one for her son. Plus a possible cure for morning sickness and a surprising Super Bowl stat. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! Shopify Lume | |||
| 02 Oct 2019 | Episode 47: Potty Humor | 01:16:40 | |
Elliot took a big step up to the toilet this week and he did it himself, kinda! Greg popped a rib out of his back sleeping on a houseboat in Seattle with the one percent. Plus vaping, Greg's back unit (not a pun), playing games with kids, and more.
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| 24 Apr 2019 | Episode 24: Shit on the Welcome Mat | 01:05:41 | |
Alison and Greg discuss the week's big holidays: Easter, Passover, and Earth Day. Conspicuous in their absence was 4/20 and Hitler’s birthday because honestly they already get enough play.
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| 09 Apr 2025 | Episode 201 - Entitled Ladies at a Comedy Show | 01:03:13 | |
We revisit the shocking discoveries in Alison's parents' house and Greg says something that will haunt Alison 'til her dying days. Meanwhile, Greg is a little under the weather. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: | |||
| 03 Mar 2021 | Episode 98 - A Festival for the Senses | 01:14:46 | |
A Seattle dad feeds his daughter with a beer bong and a younger wife wonders how to tell her older husband to spruce up his appearance. Plus #FreeDrSeuss, picking, Owen falling off the bed and more. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! Lemonaid Health Only $5 for your first month at lemonaidhealth.com/childish Sunday Lawn Care $20 off your custom lawn plan at GetSunday.com/childish Adam and Eve Use offer code childish at adamandeve.com | |||
| 02 Feb 2022 | Episode 122 - Guns, Fleece, and Showtunes | 01:09:34 | |
Greg and Alison decide to prepare themselves for the apocalypse. Also they discuss their love of showtunes. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! Songfinch Daily Harvest Chime Justegg Cometeer Dame | |||
| 24 May 2023 | Episode 156 - How Low Can You Go? | 01:08:20 | |
While Erin's away, Greg does not play. Alison chaperones a pack of wild kids and Kim Kardashian struggles with raising her children. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! Hatch PolicyGenius | |||
| 26 Jun 2024 | Episode 182 - Greg Is Fully Loaded | 01:03:41 | |
Greg is mentoring people and Elliot has a new passion. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! Shopify | |||
| 17 Feb 2021 | Episode 97 - Gender Reveal Parties Are Canceled! | 01:05:09 | |
A lot is being revealed this week. The inventor of the gender reveal party revealed she regrets this abomination. Fauci revealed he thinks schools can reopen safely. And we reveal the results of our question about whether you find our voices annoying. The answers might shock you. Plus Alison's get rich quick scheme, Greg's voice class, both Owens and more. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! Lemonaid Health Only $5 for your first month at lemonaidhealth.com/childish PolicyGenius When it comes to insurance, it's nice to get it right. policygenius.com | |||
| 03 Aug 2022 | Episode 135 - Alison's Drinking Flies, Greg's Courting Controversy | 01:01:58 | |
Tom Brady's 250 million is getting in the way of his parenting. It's okay not to breastfeed for two years and the kids are going to bed early. Plus our podcasting war is heating up by cooling down. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsor! Huggies Special Delivery Diapers | |||
| 10 Apr 2019 | Episode 22: The Slamdance of Parenting Podcasts | 01:17:51 | |
Room-sharing, vaccines, tackling your kid's tough questions, and more on this week's episode! Plus the show biz conflict that's keeping Greg up at night. It's an all new Childish! Follow Greg: Twitter / Instagram Follow Alison: Twitter / Instagram
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| 20 Nov 2019 | Episode 54: Who Came First, The Hen or The Rooster? | 01:04:01 | |
We continue down the rabbit hole of chicken sex and reveal shocking tales of Alison being an accomplice to cheating and Greg’s second arrest.
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| 16 Feb 2022 | Episode 123 - Two Moths Trying to Get Out of a Room | 01:05:00 | |
Elliot is a year older, Greg is confused about Valentine's Day and there will be no talk about the Olympics. Plus, why you shouldn't say "be careful" to your kids and a surprising developmental upside to the lockdown. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! Sunday Lawn Care JUST Egg ExpressVPN Prose Dame Policy Genius | |||
| 11 Oct 2023 | Episode 165 - Halloween Hobos | 01:04:29 | |
Greg stays in a roach motel and Alison wonders how old is too old to trick or treat. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! PolicyGenius Shopify | |||
| 25 Oct 2023 | Episode 166 - Beware a Ghoulish Childish! | 01:11:02 | |
Halloween is upon us like a cold water bidet in a warm pumpkin patch. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! Trust & Will Honeylove | |||
| 25 Dec 2024 | Episode 195 - Two Turtle Dove and a Podcast In Your Feed | 01:03:40 | |
Greg is down under in South Africa and Alison tries to figure whether she bought enough presents for the kids. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! Shopify Masterclass
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| 25 Mar 2020 | Episode 71 - The Upside Down V | 01:04:42 | |
Greg and Alison connect from Venice and Burbank, respectively, to talk about sheltering in place and whether it's acceptable to listen in on your spouse's therapy session. Plus news about hospitals requiring women to labor alone, suggestions for creating a plan should you become ill, stock market talk, the silver lining and how to stay positive, voicemails, emails and more. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison:
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| 08 Jun 2022 | Episode 131 - Greg's Moral Dilemma | 01:04:53 | |
You can lead Owen to the toilet but you can't make him poop. An update on formula, a debate about team sports, and William and Kate's child is a royal pain in the ass. Plus new pens for Big Al. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! Fuzzy Chime Huggies Special Delivery Diapers Sunday Lawn Care
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| 15 Sep 2021 | Episode 112 - Brawling Brothers | 01:08:47 | |
After a funny story about his friend Norm MacDonald, Greg and Alison talk about their week. Greg's trying out a new depression cure and Alison is attending preschool. Greg handily out-lows Alison once again while Alison finds herself breaking up an actual fight between her boys. Plus vaccine approval for kids coming sooner than you might think, surprising news about screen time, calls about life insurance and the sex talk and more! Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! American Girl Bitty Baby Go to AmericanGirl.com/bbpodcast and use promo code: Childish Chime Banking that has your back: chime.com/childish Dame Get 15% off by going to dameproducts.com/childish
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| 08 Jan 2020 | Episode 60 - Happy New Year, Children! | 01:03:37 | |
We check in on our 2019 predictions and make some new ones for 2020! Greg almost gets into a fistfight while skiing and Alison gets the band back together. Plus Alison opens a piece of fan mail on air that may or may not mention a threesome. | |||
| 30 Jan 2019 | Episode 12: YOU DON’T KNOW ALL THE RULES ABOUT MUFFINS | 01:11:52 | |
DANGER. Lots to fear in this world. Or at least that's what a preachy gynecologist told Alison when she was 16. But in this week’s episode of Childish, both she and Greg muse on how to not be TOO protective of your kids, discussing some of the current dangers of raising kids (like the US Surgeon General warning of the risks of youth e-cigarette use and giving your kids too much added sugar). Plus! Greg helps his son plan a graduation trip to Europe, Alison tells her husband, Daniel to get a manicure, and they give advice to a dad whose teenage son is having a tough time with anxiety.
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| 22 Nov 2023 | Episode 67 - Jimmy Pardo’s Knob (encore) | 01:16:35 | |
Happy Thanksgiving! We’ll be back with a brand new episode in two weeks but in the meantime, we’re revisiting this classic Childish: A mysterious pain is haunting Jimmy's left testicle! We endeavor to get to the bottom of it in this episode featuring our first intentional studio guest. He joins us to recap Valentine's day, discuss being the parent of an only child, talk airplane squabbles, birthstones, catchphrases, McDonald's meal options, financial indiscretions and more.
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| 27 Sep 2023 | Episode 164 - Changing and Growing | 01:04:56 | |
Alison is upgrading her dental game and Greg is loving Venice beach. Plus an eleven year old goes on a joy ride. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! Trust & Will HelloFresh Honeylove | |||
| 17 Jun 2020 | Episode 80 - Big Bush Fetish! | 01:15:11 | |
We asked you to share with us the weirdest things of your parents you've stumbled across and wow, your answers did not disappoint! We also talk about whether to take your children to protests, Greg's new game show, Father's Day, good and bad Father's Day gifts, a news story that says anesthesia in childhood might lead to substance abuse later and so much more. We also take your calls and emails. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsor! StoryWorth Discover Family Stories That You Never Knew | |||
| 30 Oct 2019 | Episode 51: The Halloween Chicken! | 00:59:56 | |
Our first themed podcast! Stories of Halloweens past and some recommendations for this year's holiday. Plus, a news story about a town that's putting a stop to trick-or-treaters over a certain age and a caller who needs help figuring out what do when his son wants to dress up as Elsa.
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| 30 Mar 2022 | Episode 126 - Greg's Eighth Grade Alarm Clock | 01:05:11 | |
Are Greg and Alison jealous of each other's phase of parenting? Plus a bill to get rid of the time change, edibles that look like children's candy, fantasy careers, eulogies, Greg's prized cashews and more. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! Dame Magic Spoon Daily Harvest Reel Paper | |||
| 02 Jan 2019 | Episode 8: Lightning Crotch | 00:59:40 | |
Did Elliot barf from his dinner at Tam O’Shanter or Alison and Daniel’s caroling? Greg and Alison talk on a variety of health stresses (kidney stones, anyone?), make their life and baby-related predictions for 2019, and help a mom manage her kids’ screen time. Plus, Greg gets a party hot tub and you’ll find out what’s giving Alison the pregnancy phenomenon known as Lightning Crotch! | |||
| 12 Feb 2020 | Episode 65 - A Banana and Aplomb | 01:05:17 | |
It's parent-teacher conference time and we have tips. Also, if you run into someone with whom you were once involved do you need to tell your spouse? What are the rules around hanging onto old love letters? Alison puzzles over the logistics of a steamy story involving fruit, Greg gets stood up at a pier, Alison takes a Tap-robics class, Greg gets nostalgic over his daughter's first job and so much more. Plus your calls!
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| 16 Jan 2019 | Episode 10: I’ve Given Up On My Marriage | 01:21:15 | |
Did you know that nearly rotten fruit helps solve your bowel problems? Greg gives Alison tips on how to cure her pregnancy constipation, asks her if she’s participated in a tried and true sexual position since she’s been married, and a caller gets advice on how to cope with fertility troubles. All this and Greg gives us another update on the status of his daughter’s silent treatment. | |||
| 14 Sep 2022 | Episode 138 - Hitler Was Wrong | 01:00:25 | |
Greg is saving human lives while Alison is trying to exterminate termites. With both boys in school, Alison has taken her first step toward being an empty nester. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsor! PolicyGenius | |||
| 10 Jul 2024 | Episode 183 - Greg Learns About the Female Body | 01:03:05 | |
Today it’s health class for Greg. Plus we hear from Melvin! Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! Shopify PolicyGenius | |||
| 29 Jul 2020 | Episode 83 - Hose Storage | 01:09:28 | |
Greg's celebrating an especially great meal this week and Alison's gone off the rails in search of the perfect hose storage solution. Plus news stories about the benefits of a family dog and whether young children transmit COVID. Are the English repressed? A caller takes issue with something Greg said and invites him to come to the UK when this pandemic nonsense is behind us. And another caller wants to know how young is too young to become a dad. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: | |||
| 01 Sep 2021 | Episode 111 - First Sexual Experiences | 01:12:52 | |
Greg and Alison respond to a listener's complaint that all they talk about is urine, urinals and poop by talking about dildos, poop and losing their virginity. Also Reese Witherspoon's parenting struggles, a news story that says moms who don't get enough sleep age faster, Greg's mountain biking adventure, Owen's blowout, lunchbox talk and more. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! American Girl Bitty Baby Go to AmericanGirl.com/bbpodcast and use promo code: Childish PolicyGenius Shop the market & save on insurance at policygenius.com
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| 26 Apr 2023 | Episode 154 - Don't Hit Your Kids, Seriously | 01:05:40 | |
Alison's boys are hitting milestones this week and Greg is going to take magic mushrooms. Plus a picnic is in the works for all the listeners. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! Sunday Lawn Care PolicyGenius | |||
| 14 Apr 2021 | Episode 101 - Alison Gets Annihilated By Greg | 01:13:11 | |
Greg's low once again annihilates Alison's. She waltzed right into it! Plus Facebook mama drama, a baby monitor that picks up Scottish porn, Greg crashing his sister's car and whether birth order affects personality. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! StoryWorth Go to storyworth.com/childish for $10 off your first purchase PolicyGenius When it comes to insurance, it's nice to get it right. policygenius.com Sunday Go to GetSunday.com/childish for $20 off your custom lawn plan
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| 10 Jul 2019 | Episode 35: Greg's Up, Alison's Down | 01:02:15 | |
Greg’s good mood is clashing with Alison’s gloomy one this week. Plus a historical quiz, a voicemail about manners, Elliot's first dentist visit, and Greg's continuing adjustment to his firstborn leaving the nest. And no episode ends without a good Explosive Diary.
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| 03 Apr 2024 | Episode 177 - Who Farted? | 01:05:08 | |
Greg has a lonely week while Alison is reminded of the importance of friendship. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! Shopify | |||
| 29 May 2019 | Episode 29: Greg's Almost Gay Experience | 01:08:51 | |
Alison struggles with a nose zit and whether child leashes are immoral. Greg's explosive diary entry reveals a fascinating moment from his early adulthood.
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| 19 Jun 2019 | Episode 32: Getting Alison with Greg | 01:01:25 | |
Luckily Daniel doesn’t listen to the podcast because Alison has a lot to say this week. Owen (the original) graduates Tuesday and Greg will likely cry like a baby. Alison prepares to get high with Doug.
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| 16 Aug 2023 | Episode 161 - Her Name Was Mallorca | 01:16:23 | |
Greg will return to Mallorca where he once fell in love for an hour and a half. Plus Alison is still grieving but finding solace in her memories of her father. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! PolicyGenius Shopify Lume | |||
| 28 Sep 2022 | Episode 139 - Keep Poopin’ | 01:00:52 | |
Greg's at a fancy unnamed hotel in Austin trying to heal after the loss of the queen while Alison's doctor is treating her like a hand puppet. Adam Levine is featured as the douche of the week and we give out advice about hitting puberty late. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsor! Shopify | |||
| 18 Sep 2024 | Episode 188 - Alison Makes a New Friend | 01:01:19 | |
Alison's circle expands and Greg's worried he's going to eat cat food. Plus Ask Erin, the worst couple online, and particularly troubling parenting low. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsor! Shopify | |||
| 05 Feb 2020 | Episode 64: Live from Sketchfest with Rob Paulsen | 01:27:18 | |
Recorded live at the Gateway Theatre in San Francisco. Alison and Greg hit the stage during Sketchfest and are joined by superstar voice actor Rob Paulsen (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Animaniacs, Pinky and The Brain). They talk about birth order, home schooling, asthma, Rogaine, a car seat trick, some encouraging news out of Utah and so much more. Plus a special San Francisco-themed parenting game with the audience. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison:
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| 21 Jul 2021 | Episode 108 - The Family That Tats Together, Chats Together | 00:58:32 | |
The Fitzdogs got family tattoos and now Greg and Erin are going on a camping trip and leaving their adultish children home alone for the first time. What's the worst that could happen? Meanwhile Elliot took his own piggy bank money to Target and used some of it to buy a gift for O-2! A study conclusively shows spanking is detrimental and Chicago Public Schools are making condoms available to students as young as fifth grade. A caller's daughter told a bald-faced-or-is-it-bold-faced lie and another caller needs to feel it. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! Dame Get 15% off by going to dameproducts.com/childish American Girl Bitty Baby Go to AmericanGirl.com/bbpodcast and use promo code: Childish | |||
| 09 Jun 2021 | Episode 105 - Twin Lobsters in a Lyft! | 01:07:59 | |
Greg ate an entire lobster dinner in the back of a Lyft and still maintains a perfect score and yet Alison has been nothing but delightful and has a 4.9? What is the meaning of this? We explore this injustice before delving into stories involving children stealing their parents' cars and how to talk to teenagers. Plus JoJo's prom, Alison's voice, whether Greg is "funny," codependency and more. And your voicemails and emails. Our Lovely Sponsors! Sunday Go to GetSunday.com/childish for $20 off your custom lawn plan PolicyGenius Shop the market & save on insurance at policygenius.com StoryWorth Go to storyworth.com/childish for $10 off your first purchase
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| 04 Nov 2020 | Episode 90 - Election Anxiety and Platonic 69s | 01:16:14 | |
This episode was recorded on Election Day and Greg and Alison haven't felt this nervous since they auditioned for Childish. Alison's been fighting insomnia with something Greg has dubbed the Platonic 69. Elliot chucked a pool noodle at his cousin on Halloween. Greg filled his week with a host of outdoor activities but worries about what his daughter is missing out on. Plus news about all the young adults moving back home and your calls and emails. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsor! Policygenius Shop the market and get insurance right. | |||
| 19 Dec 2018 | Episode 6: Shrooms and a Three-way | 01:15:18 | |
Fattening up kids for a witch and cutting off your toes for a prince. Just normal bedtime stories we just casually tell our kids! Greg and Alison discuss how messed up the original fairy tales really are, plus some details about pregnancy no one talks about and whether you should have a three-way before having your first kid.  Follow Childish!: Twitter / Instagram | |||
| 13 Feb 2019 | Episode 14: The Pregnancy Orgasm Strikes Back | 01:05:07 | |
IT HAPPENED AGAIN. Alison has another pregnancy orgasm - this time involving a United States founding father - so Greg tries to unpack all of THAT. Both Greg and Alison discuss YOUR answers about the perfect age to have kids (spoiler: there doesn’t seem to be a consensus - go figure), and send some advice to a concerned dad who calls in when his 5-year-old daughter’s friend starts wanting to play doctor. Plus! Elliot just turned 2, he and Greg are best friends now, and Alison laments pissing herself while recording an episode of Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend.
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| 20 Jan 2021 | Episode 95 - The Invisible Bicycle | 01:13:28 | |
This week we tackle sibling rivalry and marital conflict! Anyone want to buy 400 dollars worth of unused ship shelving? Plus an ethical quandary involving cheating, toilet paper, inaugural programming for kids, Led Zeppelin, must watch documentaries, costly parties and more! Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! Lemonaid Health Only $5 for your first month at lemonaidhealth.com/childish Policygenius Shop the market and get insurance right at policygenius.com | |||
| 20 Feb 2019 | Episode 15: Chock Full Of Baby | 01:05:31 | |
Alison hasn’t packed her delivery bag yet, but she’s chock full of baby and SO ready to wear those hospital mesh diapers they give you after childbirth. While waiting, she and Greg chat about an article that reveals that parents DO have a favorite kid (and the kids totally know), read a snippet of a thoughtful essay by Greg’s son Owen about the Cinderella Complex, and listen to a caller’s doubts about whether or not she should be reading parenting books if she feels she trusts her own instincts with her child. Also - Greg drops the bomb that he used to do gymnastics as a kid. Alison’s mind is BLOWN.
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| 04 Aug 2021 | Episode 109 - It's Okay to Be A Princess | 01:11:15 | |
Greg visits Texas and goes on the Joe Rogan podcast and Alison has a Covid scare. A study says maybe it isn't so bad for kids to be obsessed with princess culture. Just because Mila and Ashton aren't bathing their children that doesn't mean you shouldn't. Greg claims he doesn't smell and he thinks Alison might Canadian? Plus, when should you have the birds and the bees discussion? Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! Dame Get 15% off by going to dameproducts.com/childish PolicyGenius Shop the market & save on insurance at policygenius.com | |||
| 27 Mar 2019 | Episode 20: Drugs Are Great | 00:57:27 | |
Greg talks about the ups and downs of being a landlord, the impact of Crashing’s cancellation on his life, and the motivational advice he has for best dealing with depression. Alison shares her thoughts on the benefits and risks of giving birth at hospitals vs birthing centers, as well as her experience with epidurals and body image after pregnancy. It’s an all new episode of Childish! Follow Greg: Twitter / Instagram Follow Alison: Twitter / Instagram
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| 07 Feb 2024 | Episode 173 - A Night in the ER and a Day at Universal | 01:10:37 | |
Elliot fights to bring his brother to Universal and Greg fights to keep his sanity by running in the pouring rain. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! Shopify PolicyGenius Factor | |||
| 13 Nov 2019 | Episode 53: A Chevrolet Built for Sex | 01:06:55 | |
Greg shares the story of his first arrest. Alison gets a head-butt from Elliot as she watches O2 crawl for the first time. Plus an update from the caller whose husband suddenly, emphatically, doesn't want kids and news about sleep!
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| 10 May 2023 | Episode 155 - Pencils Down, Microphones Up! | 01:10:51 | |
Spring is here, kids are out, dogs are biting. Greg and Alison celebrate the quality of their other podcasts while honoring each other and the symbiosis that is Childish. Plus a couple that isn't teaching their kids to read and write and the popularity of road trips. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! Sunday Lawn Care ZocDoc | |||
| 05 Jan 2023 | Episode 146 - 2023: The Year of the Child | 01:03:41 | |
We pay off last year's predictions (Alison's back door) and make predictions for next year (also, Alison's back door). Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsor! EveryPlate | |||
| 25 Sep 2019 | Episode 46: Adventures in Skinny Dipping | 01:15:20 | |
How do you create an environment that best allows your kids to fully become who they are without putting your own crap on them? (Not literally. That's a felony in 12 states.) Greg and Alison discuss. Plus a conversation with O1 that Greg's been dreading, a phone call from preschool that causes Alison to panic, talk about Pink, Alec Baldwin, O2's first tooth, a question about potential verbal abuse, and skinny dipping stories.
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| 20 Jul 2022 | Episode 134 - This Means War! | 01:10:01 | |
One of our listeners calls off a fatwa and another has some questions about gambling involving our children. Alison's family is getting over covid and Greg's family is mourning a loss. Plus Sesame Street may have become a sundown town and parents are going wild now that kids are at camp. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! Policy Genius Huggies Special Delivery Diapers Feals
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| 29 Sep 2021 | Episode 113 - Owen's Boogie Bubble | 01:05:43 | |
Greg's on the East Coast tending to his mom while Alison is being woken up in the middle of the night by Owen's boogie bubble. And some news stories about parental consent for vaccines, a twin surrogate, a dangerous product recall and more. Plus an amazing voicemail which asks a question for the ages: Is it a persimmon? Is it a foot? And Greg's gambling win! Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! Dame Get 15% off by going to dameproducts.com/childish PolicyGenius Shop the market & save on insurance at policygenius.com Chime Banking that has your back: chime.com/childish StoryWorth Go to storyworth.com/childish for $10 off your first purchase
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| 21 Nov 2018 | Episode 2: Nobody Wants Curdleth Milk | 01:07:18 | |
This week, Greg and Alison try to guess what their kids will say about them one day in therapy, discuss the drama that comes with sharing a nanny with another family, and encourage a caller to advocate for their 1st grader when a new teacher in town starts punishing him without explanation.
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| 15 May 2024 | Episode 179 - Post Mother’s Day Madness | 01:07:15 | |
Greg and Alison’s highs soar to the zenith of parenting possibility’s this week while you may want to fast forward through the lows. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! Shopify | |||
| 01 Apr 2020 | Episode 72 - Baby Chicks and Guns | 01:05:31 | |
Lockdown is wearing on Greg and Alison but they're trying (with varying levels of success) to stay positive. Also Greg let his daughter shave his head and Alison still feels guilty over an awkward neighborhood exchange. Plus how to celebrate your child's birthday while sheltering in place. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison:
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| 03 Apr 2019 | Episode 21: I'm Clearly Not Good at Parenting | 01:12:27 | |
Alison's having a rough week, but Greg offers some perspective in an episode that includes discussions of fainting at the sight of blood (especially your child's), homelessness, snooping, exercise, parental guilt, raising boys versus girls, charity, and more. Plus a particularly challenging gig for Greg. It's an in-depth episode of Childish! Follow Greg: Twitter / Instagram Follow Alison: Twitter / Instagram
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| 19 Jul 2023 | Episode 160 - Alison Beats Greg! | 00:57:22 | |
In the competition for lowest low, Alison finally scores big! Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! Hatch PolicyGenius | |||
| 05 Dec 2018 | Episode 4: Your Germs Are My Germs | 01:17:04 | |
Should you go ahead and have a baby? Is it wrong to fly a child to Hawaii? How do I handle my first hemorrhoid? These and other quandaries are explored on this week’s Childish. Plus, the nitty-gritty of postpartum depression, nurturing your child's creativity, and a traveling-with-toddlers hack that just may change your life.
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| 22 Jan 2020 | Episode 62 - The Wrong Hole | 01:02:35 | |
A night of insomnia leads Alison to a startling epiphany which she needs to run by Greg and new producer Pete. Meanwhile Greg has a lot of say about the Gwyneth candle, the correct pronunciation of Genghis Khan and why you need to write down the cute things your kids say. Plus news stories about the rising cost of delivery and sexed up tortoises and a call from a listener who needs to know how much harder having two kids really is. | |||
| 07 Oct 2020 | Episode 88 - A Covid-Free Episode! | 01:09:56 | |
Greg gets some special hangout time with his daughter and Alison realizes she's allowed her three year old to call the shots. Plus news stories about the cost of having kids and increasing substance use among parents. And a listener wants to know if she should say something about what her friends are feeding their baby. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! Laurel Springs School Go to laurelsprings.com/childish to get your registration fee waived Purrble Go to purrble.com/childish use code CHILDISH for 10% off at checkout Policygenius Shop the market and get insurance right. | |||
| 02 Aug 2023 | Episode 79 - Bob Saget (encore) | 01:36:11 | |
Bob Saget joins the show to talk about parenting three adult daughters, discussing racism with children, barnyard porn, cooking, his new podcast Bob Saget's Here for You and more. We also talk about Owen (O-2)'s first steps and some tough decisions about preschools reopening. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison:
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| 15 Feb 2023 | Episode 149 - Valentine Daze | 01:12:01 | |
Greg gets his feelings hurt on Valentine's Day and Alison has become a social butterfly. Plus appropriate age for social media, school lunch results and we tease next week's episode when Alison reveals her fetishes. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! ZocDoc PolicyGenius | |||
| 21 Aug 2024 | Episode 186 - A Reunion for the Ages | 01:04:53 | |
Greg and Alison are together again! Greg is spread thin and Alison's test strip is thicc. Plus tips to ease into the first week of school. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! Shopify Fabric | |||
| 26 Dec 2018 | Episode 7: Give A Blow Gift | 01:04:42 | |
Teenage son watching too much porn on his phone? Teenage daughter giving you the silent treatment? Greg and Alison process how to cope with these teenage quandaries, help a 22-year-old caller whose parents don’t want her to get tattooed while she’s living under their roof, and finally get to the bottom of whether or not Alison is cool. Plus Greg opens up about undergoing TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) for depression. “Shout Out” Charity/Products Mentioned - | |||
| 04 Sep 2024 | Episode 187 - You Know Us | 01:04:11 | |
A new study shows that laughter is very healthy for parents and children. Let's just say this episode is an elixir. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! Shopify Fabric | |||
| 02 Mar 2022 | Episode 124 - An Exciting Message In Owen's Fortune Cookie! | 01:10:09 | |
Owen's first experience with Chinese food is exhilarating. Greg travels around the country visiting his kids and a mom bribes her son to stay off social media. Meanwhile Alison keeps her cool while losing a chunk of hair to a children's toy.
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| 18 Aug 2021 | Episode 110 - Greg Bombed And It's Your Fault! | 01:03:11 | |
Alison tweaked her neck and is on drugs so Greg has offered to carry her for this show, just like the footprints in the sand story. Greg performed in front of a masked crowd and was rattled by the lack of audience feedback. Everyone is tapping everything into the universe and Greg is asking how long we all want to live. We also talk about the best board games for kids, how to increase confidence, fresh clean dogs and butt stuff. Our Lovely Sponsors! American Girl Bitty Baby Go to AmericanGirl.com/bbpodcast and use promo code: Childish Magic Spoon Go to magicspoon.com/childish and use promo code: Childish for $5 off Dame Get 15% off by going to dameproducts.com/childish
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| 06 Dec 2023 | Episode 169 - A New Kind of Thanksgiving | 01:06:55 | |
Alison talks about the adjustment to holidays without her father and Greg’s wife gives doula advice. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! Shopify PolicyGenius
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| 12 Oct 2022 | Episode 140 - A Nightmare Parenting Moment | 01:07:06 | |
As Alison struggles to balance her family and work life, Greg struggles to sell out his show in Chicago so his son doesn't think he’s a failure. Plus the importance of family dinners and the horrific experience of checking for pinworms. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsor! Shopify | |||
| 31 Jul 2019 | Episode 38: A Visit From Ray | 01:08:36 | |
Greg turns an innocent visit from Alison's contractor Ray into a full on confrontation. Greg responds to a fan who recently lost their shit at one of his shows.
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| 23 Jun 2021 | Episode 106 - Oyster In a Slot Machine! | 01:11:50 | |
Greg gets breakfast in bed and Alison is embarrassed by an off color remark. Alison guesses the top names of babies in 2020. Spoiler alert: Donald and Melania are no longer number one. Greg also gushes about playing golf with legendary Joe Pesci and Alison laments losing her voice during a VO session. Our Lovely Sponsors! HelloFresh Go to hellofresh.com/childish14 and use code childish14 for up to 14 free meals PolicyGenius Shop the market & save on insurance at policygenius.com | |||
| 15 Jul 2020 | Episode 82 - The Prometheus of Blowjobs | 01:15:54 | |
One listener calls in to us know he approves of Greg's oral sex advice while another offers some bidet tips that leave us questioning the benefits of bidets. We also talk about news involving whether schools should reopen, a Boy Scouts activity pin recall, and a study saying moms are happier when kids go to bed early. Plus sibling rivalry, acne, a pledge to better ourselves and a kitchen table that got a workout. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! Laurel Springs School Go to laurelsprings.com/childish to get your registration fee waived Policygenius | |||
| 22 Jun 2022 | Episode 132 - Father's Day Recap (Plus Greg's Newspaper Thoughts!) | 01:11:06 | |
Greg and Alison explode with summer mania, talking about everything from having a goth child to long distance calls from Cuba and going to the beach to watch a drum circle. Plus the Property Brothers, Zooey Deschanel and spanking. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! Huggies Special Delivery Diapers Policy Genius Sunday Lawn Care Feals
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| 02 Dec 2020 | Episode 92 - Mrs. Fitzsimmons Wins Big | 01:07:34 | |
It's our second anniversary (observed) and we couldn't have done it without you, our wonderful listeners! Greg's mom is in town and she's cleaning up on the golf course and at the poker table. Elliot remembers his first dream while Alison experiences a dark night of the soul. Plus men's restrooms, foster-to-adopt, scavenger hunts, Thanksgiving, your emails and the return of Shout Out. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsor! PolicyGenius When it comes to insurance, it's nice to get it right. | |||
| 01 Mar 2023 | Episode 150 - A Wet and Wonderful Childish! | 01:01:06 | |
We brave the California storms to bring you tales of Bert Kreischer's tour bus and Owen's nocturnal wanderings. Plus parents are moving in with their adult kids and school will be starting later. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! Shopify | |||
| 15 Apr 2020 | Episode 74 - Should You Get Rid of Your Dog to Have a Baby? | 01:07:41 | |
A caller wants to start a family but she has a middle-aged dog who isn't good around kids. What should she do? Alison and Greg disagree. Plus shingles, puzzles, conversations that everyone can hear and more including five solid ideas for keeping sanity in your family. And some tips on shoplifting. | |||
| 21 Jun 2023 | Episode 158 - The Deep Web of Steven Weber | 01:05:23 | |
Father's Day is all around us. Greg shared his big feelings about listening to his father's old radio tapes and Alison talks about her son's Father's Day cards or lack thereof. Plus Greg effortlessly out-lows Alison once again. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! Hatch PolicyGenius | |||
| 11 May 2022 | Episode 129 - A Racy Mother's Day Recap! | 00:58:35 | |
Baby formula is in short supply but here's what you can do about it. Also James Van Der Beek's mom may be visiting from the afterlife. Elliot and O2 are chanting some pretty racy things and the Fitzdog is struggling to make summer plans. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! Chime Sunday Lawn Care
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| 06 Jul 2022 | Episode 133 - Hot In Uranus! | 01:04:57 | |
After a few chuckles about Roe v Wade, we take a quiz about what women were allowed to do in 1971. You'd be shocked. Plus Greg has a hot take on The Kardashians and Owen gives Alison a bloody nose. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! Huggies Special Delivery Diapers Policy Genius | |||
| 17 Apr 2024 | Episode 178 - Greg's Mexican Adventure | 01:13:43 | |
While Greg was staring at the sun in Mexico, Alison was taking a child to surgery. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! Shopify | |||
| 13 Oct 2021 | Episode 114 - Hard Rock Nova Scotia | 01:09:58 | |
Greg's eldest has turned 21 and Alison's youngest is still holding his poop. Plus Greg's Judd Apatow-organized benefit, Alison's social media bacchanal, flu vaccines for pregnant women, sobering child abuse stats, a binaural beats update and calls about restaurant recs, sunflower seeds and girthy finds. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsors! Raycon Go to buyraycon.com/child to save 15% Chime Banking that has your back: chime.com/childish Omaze Go to Omaze.com/childish and enter promo code CHILDISH for more chances to win. | |||
| 12 Jun 2019 | Episode 31: Shit Your Parents Say | 01:12:24 | |
Greg and Alison recount their very different prom nights, and Alison describes a touching encounter with Daniel. Greg's son has his prom.
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| 06 May 2020 | Episode 77 - Baking and Gaslighting! | 01:04:43 | |
So much family time! On the one hand, it should be valued and treasured. On the other, Alison is losing her mind. Perhaps you are too? Greg receives some incredible news and learns the meaning of the word "gaslight." And a listener wants to know if she should put her family planning on hold. All this and a baby name quiz! Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison:
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| 31 Aug 2022 | Episode 137 - Alison's Accident, Greg's Relationship | 01:05:06 | |
It's been a rough week. Alison took a spill and Greg got soaked. Plus news stories about parents who cross the line with teachers, inspirational Barbies, Hillary Duff's bowels and more! Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: Our Lovely Sponsor! Shopify | |||
| 21 Oct 2020 | Episode 89 - A Big Tip for The Listeners | 01:10:59 | |
Greg emerges from his weeklong quarantine to discuss Alison's accidental profanity in front of her children. And Greg's 12-15 words of Spanish let him down when he needs them most. Plus problematic Disney movies, tipping practices, Jeff Toobin's Zoom incident, a lady limo driver, a cafe that doesn't do change, your emails, a Fitzdog home tour and more. Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: | |||
| 18 Sep 2019 | Episode 45: Five Bombshells | 01:08:48 | |
Big developments are afoot in Childish-land. Greg's son leaves for college and his daughter gets her driver's license. Alison's son starts preschool and switches from a crib to a toddler bed. A caller wonders if she should break the news to a friend that her husband isn't faithful. Plus some important soup talk, a discussion about intimacy, and more.
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| 12 Mar 2025 | Episode 199 - Owen’s First Solo Journey | 01:03:29 | |
We discuss panda parenting vs tiger parenting. Which are you? Follow Childish: Follow Greg: Follow Alison: | |||