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PODCAST

Shut Up Mommy"s Talking

Karen Bergreen and Kyle Ocasio

Join 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.

kids & family parenting

All Episodes

59:05

90: Don’t Cry for Me Argentina

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2023/01/08

Karen is fresh off her holiday trip to Argentina with her family, and we learn that she loves empanadas and hates alfajores. The duo talks about the food and the summer weather south of the equator. Meanwhile, Kyle had a simple holiday with her kids back in NYC. Karen picks a Worst Mom who we think is responsible for her 6-year-old shooting his teacher. (Only in America.) Kyle ends on a list of baby names you legally are not allowed to name your child. Spoiler: Jesus Christ II is okay.

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56:44

89: Staying With Slobs

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2022/12/18

Exhausted by the holiday season, Karen and Kyle catch up on family, TV shows, and passing judgment. Karen’s son made “pancakes” while Kyle saved money by staying with a friend whose living room could have been featured on Hoarders. They discuss The White Lotus as well as Harry and Meghan’s new documentary. This week’s Worst Mom of The Week is a douche just like her son, and Kyle ends on a story that may make you WANT to fly coach.

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48:53

88: Keep Your Pants On w/ Karen Morgan

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2022/11/29

Joined by comedian and former attorney Karen Morgan, the moms jump into it all! From Thanksgiving dysfunctional family gatherings to the complications of touring when you have kids, this episode is a fresh convo you’d have on a girls night out! Karen’s worst mom could have been her son’s host mom in Spain, and Kyle ends on a story that reminds us all to be fully dressed during Zoom meetings.

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55:40

87: Podcast Pediatrician w/ Dr. Rob Walter

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2022/11/15

We kick off our Dad of the Month episode with a pediatrician who is smart, informative, and very funny! Karen has a two-time Worst Mom of the Week winner, and Kyle ends with a story about licking toads.

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44:21

86: Artists Need to Be Paid w/ Krista Fabian-DeCastro

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2022/11/02

Krista Fabian-DeCastro, Kyle’s bff from her ballet days, joins the podcast to share creative and business tips for artists. She has a career span that saw her at the Kennedy Center and non-profit arts organizations. She has pushed creative professionals to value themselves and NOT WORK FOR FREE! They reminisce about the early days in NYC squatting in the east village, Karen has an emotional Worst Mom of the Week, and Kyle ends on a story about a crazy beekeeper.

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49:06

85: Comedy Genes w/ Kerri Louise

Shut Up Mommy"s Talking ·

2022/10/25

While Karen is anxious about Parents Week, fellow comedian Kerri Louise joins us to share how visiting her twins at college went. Her sons have the comedy bug too, and even introduced her on stage. Karen had an exhausting ER experience with her son when she could have just gone to CVS, and Kerri reminds us how nurses deal with dumb people all the time. We talk about Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Wilde having the worst nanny ever, and Kyle ends on a story about a guy turned on by Elmo.

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41:57

84: The Pool Boy

Shut Up Mommy"s Talking ·

2022/10/16

Karen and Kyle discuss a beer can throwing incident at a comedy club, Season 2 of The January 6th Hearings, and the worst mom of the week. This week’s mom has sex with a pool boy while her hubby watches; meanwhile, her husband runs a Christian college. Kyle ends on a story of the most perfect gender reveal in history.

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57:54

83: Colonoscopy Puzzle w/ A.J. Jacobs

Shut Up Mommy"s Talking ·

2022/09/29

We kick off our Dad of the Month with New York Times bestselling author, essayist, and lecturer A.J. Jacobs! His hilarious immersive journalism had him literally living biblically for a year as well as experimenting with a lifestyle based on the U.S. Constitution. These two experiments had him stoning astrologists and buying a musket. We get into colonics, colonoscopies, and the messy business of giving birth. His new book on puzzles is in the works. Karen’s Worst Mom of the Week is a celeb who may

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54:53

82: Pregnant and Fired w/ Patty Rosborough

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2022/09/22

Comedian Patty Rosborough joins the moms to talk about her journey in comedy, working with Jon Stewart, and raising two daughters. We ponder why women bosses can be the worst to other women after she shares her story of getting fired from Comedy Central when coming back from maternity leave. (We think that’s illegal now.) The trio also discusses her gay ex-husband, our Worst Mom of the Week does jail time, and Kyle ends on a story that has made high-end chefs of all the stupid idiots out there.

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47:03

81: Buy More Books! w/ Jillian Medoff

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2022/09/15

Jillian Medoff, author of five acclaimed novels and mom of three, is with us discussing the dying art of reading. She has a rare gift of being able to write from many different perspectives. We talk about writing for yourself, and Jillian talks about the importance of a good agent who supports you creatively. Karen’s Worst Mom of the Week is an online troll. Kyle ends on a story about King Trump at Dairy Queen.

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01:36:44

80: Childhood Trauma w/ Bari Alyse Rudin - Pt. 2

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2022/09/07

Comedian, producer, and mom Bari Alyse Rudin joins us for part two of her story. She shares how becoming a mom made her anxious with questions about her own mother. Each family member dealt with family trauma differently; Bari dove into working hard while her brother turned to drugs to numb the pain. Despite all the family’s best efforts, they weren't able to save him from his chronic mental health issues. Bari shares how she helped create legislation for the number 988 which deals with mental

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01:16:52

79: Childhood Trauma w/ Bari Alyse Rudin - Pt. 1

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2022/08/30

Comedian, producer, and mom Bari Alyse Rudin joins us in a funny and honest dialogue about coping with trauma. Witnessing her mom shoot herself at age three and being raised by her father left her with deep questions about her life path. Turning to comedy and years of therapy helped her raise two healthy boys. Both Karen and Bari discuss sending their kids to college, and Karen’s Worst Mom of the Week is more like Ridiculous Mom of the Week. Kyle ends on a story about an emotional support pet that

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57:20

78: From Europe With Love

Shut Up Mommy"s Talking ·

2022/08/24

Fresh off her tour from Turkey, Italy, and Portugal, Kyle tells Karen about her trip with fellow comedians performing for the troops. Karen dropped her son off at college and saw Niagara Falls for the first time. Kyle takes over the Worst Mom of the Week segment because, well, you’ll see. The duo ends on a story that you won't want your vegan friends to hear.

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01:05:53

77: Legal AF w/ Karen Agnifilo

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2022/08/02

Karen Agnifilio, an amazing legal mind and mom of three, joins us. She talks about difficult cases and how her daughters helped open her mind on various justice issues. We talk balancing work and mom life with a special needs kid, and we get her take on the January 6th hearings. Karen’s Worst Mom of the Week actually wanted the title, and we think she’s kind of awesome for what she did. Kyle ends on a story about a woman who wanted a penis on her gravestone.

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44:38

76: The Interventionist w/ Bobby Newman

Shut Up Mommy"s Talking ·

2022/07/26

This month our Dad of the Month is addiction specialist and drug interventionist Bobby Newman. Bobby shares his early struggles with his own addiction and how it led him to rehab. Sober over 20 years, he now helps families deal with this difficult situation. Tip: Catch them on the way down! Karen’s Worst Mom of the Week is a bratty Kardashian, and Kyle ends on a story about a different kind of family dinner.

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75: Respect the Pronouns w/ Amy Veltman

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2022/07/19

Amy Veltman, comedian and co-producer of the monthly show Dynamoms, joins us! We discuss rising airline prices, raising a non-binary kid, and, of course, abortion. (How can we not?!) Amy’s mom can’t fully grasp the changing gender roles, but we get it. Also, Kyle’s aunt still can't operate a cell phone. Karen’s Worst Mom of the Week isn't really a mom, but she thinks she is. Kyle ends on a story about a man who killed his friend because he thought he was going to get eaten by Bigfoot.

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74: Motherless Daughters and Eating Disorders w/...

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2022/07/05

Comedian, actor, and 9-time guest on The Tonight Show Cathy Ladman joins us! After the three women discover they all have lost their mothers, Kyle shares her fear of approaching the age her mom was when she passed. Cathy gets candid about her one woman show that took two decades to get to the stage. The topic: her eating disorder. While funny, honest, and fearless, her teen daughter is not into her doing stand-up about her. Karen’s Worst Mom of the Week wants you to measure how much semen you take

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73: Supremely Disturbing w/ Felicia Madison

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2022/06/28

Comic, booker of West Side Comedy Club, and podcast host Felicia Madison joins us to discuss the recent news about Roe v. Wade. She shares her take on the federal overturning of the law as well as what it's like doing comedy with three kids. Her daughter has never seen her perform live, and her daughter has a funny take on how Mom makes a living. Karen’s Worst Mom of the Week is Amy Coney Barrett because, well, the hypocrisy just flows. Felicia notices the ADHD of the show, and Kyle ends on a story

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72: A Lawyer’s Take on January 6th w/ Dan Alonso

Shut Up Mommy"s Talking ·

2022/06/21

We kick off our Dad of the Month with former federal prosecutor and Chief Assistant D.A. Dan Alsonso. He speculates as to whether Trump will be indicted or not, and he shares a unique legal perspective on the various players involved in the January 6th hearings. Of course, Kyle asks him about the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial, and, even though he’s classy enough not to be following it much, indulges us. He talks about his sons having interest and opinions on political news as well. Karen has a

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56:22

71: Bad Moms w/ Cory Kahaney

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2022/06/14

Joined by hilarious comic and writer Cory Kahaney, the moms talk about the news, guns, and some VERY bad mothers. We kinda forgot we were a supportive parenting podcast. Kyle ends on a story about installing urine sensors in elevators, as if we all can’t just smell it.

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