Baby Geniuses

Hey babies! This week's guest is author / comedian / overall delight Sara Benincasa! She talks to us about Agoraphobia and baton twirling! Two fascinating and totally unrelated topics! Then: Jimmy Buffett expert Blake Algiers gives us the low down on what all aspiring parrot heads should know. Plus: cow eyeballs! Kanye West! And lucid dreaming! Listen up!!! Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Paul Danke Sa...

Hey babies! This week we're talking with the hilarious comedian & writer Eliza Skinner! She tells us all about the Jamestown colony and a plucky young upstart named Pocahontas! Then, Sugar Glider expert Marianne Schiftwell tells us all about how to care for the little cuties. Plus: Who's so vain? Seriously, who?!?! And also: DREAM ON!!! ALSO!!! WE HAVE AN ADDENDUM!!! YOU MUST LISTEN!!!!! Emily...

What's happenin,' Babies!? Our guest this week is a fantastic comedy writer for College Humor and television, Ben Joseph! He talks about the super manly sport of sailboating and the best and worst Disney movies. Then: poetry expert Davis Osbourne teaches us about the stanzas (and lyrics) of some of his favorite modern "poets." PLUS! Is small talk good or bad for society!? And: LOBOTOMIES...

Hola, babies! Our guest this week is delightful comedian Alice Wetterlund from Girl Code! She teaches us how to meditate and cat whisper. Pillows and blankets in both stories for our bedding enthusiast listeners!! Then: Menace Expert Johnny Everett teaches us all we need to know about menaces, which is, really, not that much. PLUS! UFOs - are they Canadian?! Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Alice Wetter...

Salutations, babies! This week our guest is the fantastic comedian Cameron Esposito. She talks to us about being the ringleader of a circus! Which is a thing she did, not something she's speculating about! Then, oceans expert Jacques Cousteau (no relation) scares the shit out of us with his terrifying warnings about the death that awaits us all. Plus: horses!!!!! Game shows! HORSES!!! Emily Heller...

Hey babies - this week's guest is comedy writer and GOOP expert Gabe Delahaye! We talk about shark facts, meat showers, and Gwyneth Paltrow. Then, faux-fitness expert Charlie Marbles teaches us how to trick people into thinking you can be a good personal trainer (the info you've been waiting for!!!). Plus: Rocky sequels! Beyonce footage! Giggles!!! Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Dan Black Gabe Delahay...

Hello, babies! This week we have the hilarious JAKE WEISMAN talking to us all about Scientology, cats, and the intersection of Scientology and cats!! We also talk about the worst opera singer in history, what it's like to swim with otters, and we ask Hitler: what the actual fuck?? Plus, occult expert (and vampyr) Garithium tells us which monsters are cool and which monsters are fools. Tune in and...

Live from Cabo!! This particularly loopy episode of BG was recorded on the last day of our vacation in Mexico! The hysterical & relaxed Kate Berlant talks about her days as an assistant to an eccentric healer! Then, New York expert Ron Konkoma tells us why New York is way better than anywhere else. Plus: vacation highlights! White guilt! Sociopaths! Tune in and chill out!!! Lisa Hanawalt Emily...

This week on the podcast, hilarious comedian Beth Stelling (Conan, @midnight, Chelsea Lately & more) tells us all about how to have fun in Dayton Ohio. Here's a hint: you have to defy the Goosebumps book "Stay Out of the Basement." Then, celebrity sex-pert Marlene Biscotti spills the beans about what all your favorite stars are like in the sack! How does she know? First-hand experien...

Hey babies! This week's guest is the fantastic artist Matt Forsythe! He talks to us about the best burger experience you can have and also his job as head character designer on Adventure Time! Wowee! Then, 'Fitting In' expert Tammy Danza gives us her advice for not sticking out like a bump on a pickle. Also: trees! and Death Boners! Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Matthew Forsythe Aparna Nancherla

Hola, babies! This week we are joined by the super hilarious comedian and former co-host of Nikki & Sara Live, Sara Schaefer! She talks to us about when she stumbled into a job as an analyst at a high powered law firm in Manhattan. Then! Ayahuasca expert Manny tells us all about the life-changing psychotropic drug that can be easily found in your backyard, depending on how mean your brother is...

This week we have a super manly, super sexy episode for you. Drugs! Sex! Cars! Bee stings! Beastings! First, TV writer / Emily's boss / twitter empresario Justin Halpern tells us some "fun facts" about Pablo Escobar and breaks all the rules about baby naming. Or at least: one. Listen to find out which! Then street racing expert Decklund Black "breaks it down" about sweet rides...

This week the babies are joined by hilarious comedian & Girl Code star Nicole Byer! She talks to us about drama school drama, throwing away her passport, and how disappointing she is at karaoke. Then Hollywood Legends expert Gregory Beauchamp-Millington from the American Film Institute tells us all about tinsel town! La-la land! And various other nicknames! Also discussed: Valentine's Day! Meg...

This week the babies are joined by awesome drummer Ali Koehler (Upset, Vivian Girls, Best Coast) who tells us all about her time in Germany, her love of make up, and why she hates live shows (sort of). Then: dog expert Dr. Tony Peh has all the info you need about how to care for your pet. Also discussed: the Streisand effect! Eminem! Imaginary incest! Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Nate Fernald Ali Ko...

This week we are joined by comedian Sean O'Connor (Comedy Central, Conan)!! He talks to us about his love of Ke$ha and also the mysterious disappearance of a South Carolina girl and her many internet speculators. Then, Mothering Expert Glen Ricky gives us parenting advice. PLUS! Emily and Lisa get into it about the new Beyoncé album and discuss their favorite war-time cross-dressers! Emily Heller...

Weeeee're baaaaack! In this "mini-sode" (like an appetizer for a real episode!) Lisa and Emily catch up about their new lives in LA including stories of dog poop and the Magic Castle! They are also joined by a mysterious chip-eating companion. Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt

Today on BG: It's the final episode before the Babies go on an indefinite hiatus! Mourn for them! COLBERT REPORT writer Rob Dubbin shares some writerly tales from the recent Emmy winner. Revenge expert Sebastian Peemuffin (Jim VanBlaricum) breaks down how to get back at people. The Babies may be saying goodbye, but they're not saying farewell! Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Jim Van Blaricum Rob Dubbin

It's a huge day in Lisa and Emily's relationship: They finally watched DUMB & DUMBER together! Comedian and writer Ted Travelstead loves studying pick-up artists. Street magic expert Drew McClanahan (Nick Maritato) is on the come-up, and wants to plug the books he's yet to publish. Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Nick Maritato Ted Travelstead

Emily and Lisa analyze their creative processes, and where their careers have taken them. Comedian, actor, and writer Kara Klenk reminisces working for NBC during the 2006 winter Olympics, and IT expert A.J. (Casey Jost) teaches everyone about the finer points of consumer technology. Lisa Hanawalt Emily Heller Casey Jost Kara Klenk

This was recorded during the New York City heat wave, and Emily is baffled how people can look good in weather like this. Comedian Jermaine Fowler of MTV2's GUY CODE relates the struggles of trying to give teenagers advice, and the differences between him and his identical twin. Pinterest expert Dakota Muchley (Emily Axford) plugs her book about the social network, PINING FOR PINS: REAPIN' IN THEM...

Today on BG: Emily and Lisa hash out the inner workings of PACIFIC RIM, comedian and writer Matt Koff smells things that aren't there, and brain tickler expert Dr. Fendel Randelman (Connor Ratliff) discusses his new TLC show, BRAIN HEAT. Connor Ratliff Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Matt Koff Connor Ratliff

The Babies. Are. BACK. Emily and Lisa are so excited to be together again, and swap some stories of their new digs in LA and Manhattan, respectively. Comedian Mike Lawrence joins to talk about his thoughts on GLEE, and genealogy expert Richard Kennedy Windsor (Jared Logan) reveals some things you never thought about with your family trees. Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Jared Logan Mike Lawrence

Today on BG: The show is going on a two-week hiatus while Emily dances in the LA sunlight, and Lisa doesn't know how to handle it. Author and cartoonist David Rees goes on a journey with creating mashups, and explains the value of a well-sharpened pencil. And Wall Street expert Wally Wydawsky (Dan Black) regales the gang with tales of the broker's high life. Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt David Rees D...

Emily and Lisa pop back some cocktails to beat the heat, comedian Alex Koll describes what it means to be a balloonologist, and art education expert Kay Bill (Amber Nelson) wants to reign in her students' projects, with potentially damning results. Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Alex Koll Amber Nelson

Emily gets a mole removed from an interesting place, Lisa's boyfriend is getting hernia surgery, comedian Sean Donnelly professes his love for MURDER, SHE WROTE, and spooky stories expert Mr. Courtney (Reid Faylor) gets very specific about what kind of stories he enjoys--and how he enjoys them. Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Reid Faylor Sean Donnelly