Don't Listen To Us with Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody

Enjoy this episode of Good Things, a Lemonada show that amplifies the good work being done by activists and organizers all over the country.  Most people think of pollution as something outside, like smog and exhaust. But gas stoves, ovens, furnaces, and water heaters can actually release nitrogen dioxide directly into your home. For renters, that's a problem without easy solutions: unlike homeown...

Should you tell a friend you think their job is unethical? Mandy and Kathryn disagree. A listener asks about using AI as a creative. Mandy and Kathryn play the role of their lives - AI bots. Find out what prompts they used. Oh, and Gene Kelly’s wife calls to chat about the famous dancer and actor’s final years and his advice to Mandy. This episode originally aired on 11/19/2025. Have a question, s...

A surprise Off-Off-Broadway debut. The most unforgettable compliment Kathryn Grody and Mandy Patinkin have ever received. One of them left us speechless. Does wisdom always come with age? Or, is that just something older people tell us? And, a question many listeners can relate to: how do you rebuild your life after a major move and start over in a new place? Plus, Kathryn tries her hand at K-Pop...

A listener asks Mandy and Kathryn whether they've ever encountered a ghost. Stories about the paranormal, being present at a birth and a death, and the surprise career turning points that shape a life.  Also, a conversation about how theater should be more welcoming to audiences with diverse needs, and the raucous return of the Dating Game. Do Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody know each other’s fav...

What would happen if Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody joined a dating app? In this episode, they imagine their dating profiles, invent wildly different dating apps of their own, and reveal what they're really looking for in human connection. Plus, a listener question about navigating a younger, condescending boss at work. And Mandy tells the unforgettable story of the first time Stephen Sondheim p...

A teen asks the question we’re all struggling with: how do you protect your mental health when your phone, social media, and the news cycle never stop? We talk doomscrolling, screen time and the pressure to always be “plugged in.” And, what’s the best excuse to get out of a social obligation? We debate the most believable exits to cancel plans and the guilt of saying no. Plus, can Kathryn survive...

New series sneak peek! No Magic Pill is hosted by TOMS Shoes founder Blake Mycoskie, who fell apart after building and selling one of the most recognized brands on the planet. After a years-long journey through every therapy and treatment imaginable, Blake is finally talking honestly about the dark side of success and the reality of mental health. In No Magic Pill, Blake travels the country to sit...

Are you ready for a sharp turn? One minute we’re debating love languages, pickleball etiquette, and loyalty to your barber. Next, we sit down with a death doula/soul midwife who shares what dying feels like in the room, how to navigate grief, and the emotional realities of end-of-life care. She helps Mandy with a pressing question and a listener who asks how to support a friend with a terminal ill...

A totally original, absolutely unhinged birthday song. Danielle writes in with a big question about feeling like time is moving too fast. And a round of Scary Not Scary tackles the burning question: what would you do if a baby bear showed up in your sink? Have a question, story, weird thought to share with Mandy and Kathryn? Drop us a voice memo here: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskMandyandKathryn o...

A listener asks about addiction and self-forgiveness. A family friend drops by for a moving discussion about sobriety, relapse, and learning to move forward. Plus, Kathryn judges Gideon’s beard rather harshly, and a story about a first kiss that changed everything.  Have a question, story, weird thought to share with Mandy and Kathryn? Drop us a voice memo here: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskMandya...

Roaches. Drug heists. Burglaries. Sandwiches. Welcome to New York. In this anything-goes episode, we pause your questions and dive into our unbelievable and sometimes oddly hilarious stories about life in NYC, including when we were young, struggling actors. Plus, a tale about Martin Sheen that goes nowhere. Oh, and an easter egg revealed that you haven’t noticed yet. Have a question, story, weird...

What can a 93-year-old teach us about life, creativity, and happiness? Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody sit down with a 93-year-old artist to talk about aging, staying creative, and finding joy at every stage of life. They also answer a listener question about how to raise hopeful kids in difficult times, and a game of Would You Rather? takes an unexpected (and hilarious) turn. Have a question, st...

This episode originally aired on October 22, 2025. How to feel young when the body gets old, why joy is resistance, and a call from Brit about blowing up her professional life. Also, Gideon shocks Mandy and Kathryn with a family secret.  Have a question, story, or weird thought to share with Mandy and Kathryn? Drop us a voice memo here or send an email to askmandyandkathryn@gmail.com. See omnystud...

Why do we discourage people from a career in the arts? A young person talks to Mandy & Kathryn about how to make it in musical theatre. Hint: Broadway shouldn’t be the goal. Plus, a peak inside Gideon’s brain - as a kid doing performance art about his neighbours. Oh, and the Road Runner makes an appearance. Have a question, story, weird thought to share with Mandy and Kathryn? Drop us a voice memo...

If you move somewhere new and hate it… do you stick it out or start over? Mandy and Kathryn have very different answers. In this episode, they get into moving regret, how to decide whether to stay or leave, and the emotional reality of starting over in a new place. Also: creative and surprising ways to cope with grief, the rituals that keep people we’ve lost close, and Kathryn reveals her secret,...

Ever wonder what your pet actually thinks of you? We sit down with an Animal Communicator and Pet Psychic who reads Becky, our dog. Let’s just say, we may never look at Becky the same way again! Plus, Mandy’s surprising story of when he was offered The Princess Bride. Oh, and what we really (maybe) would’ve done if acting didn’t work out. Please note - We record these episodes in advance so we don...

This episode exists because of you! We’re diving into some of the weirdest, funniest, and most unexpectedly moving listener messages we’ve received lately—and one letter absolutely devastates Mandy and Kathryn. Also: some highly questionable dream interpretation and an unscientific ice cream taste test: dairy vs. alternative milks in a frozen dessert death match. Have a question, story, weird thou...

If you’ve ever argued over the “right” way to load a dishwasher, this one’s for you. A special episode…in the kitchen! Kathryn and Mandy test a listener’s famous potato recipe. Chaos ensues. Plus, why turf wars in the kitchen are so common. Oh, and are hot dogs sandwiches or tacos?  Please note - We often record these episodes in advance so we don’t always get to respond in real time to what’s goi...

Mandy, Kathryn, and Gideon are off this week, but they didn’t want to leave you without something special in your feed. So we’re sharing another Lemonada show that we think you’re really going to love. Happier with Gretchen Rubin is hosted by the #1 bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before, and it gets personal in the best way. Gretchen shares practical, totally manageabl...

How do you set boundaries with difficult parents? A question about letting go of what you didn’t get in childhood reveals something sweet about Mandy and Gideon’s own relationship. Plus: Mandy and Kathryn share their immigration stories, Mandy gets a trainer, and Gideon upsells a very questionable new hobby. Have a question, story, weird thought to share with Mandy and Kathryn? Drop us a voice mem...

This episode is for the theatre nerds. We see you! It’s also for anyone who has ever wondered how to navigate bodily functions in a new relationship. So, everyone. Plus, a moving segment on being your own cheerleader. Oh, and Kathryn brings back the word respair. Have a question, story, weird thought to share with Mandy and Kathryn? Drop us a voice memo here or send an email to askmandyandkathryn@...

Does a good relationship require more than just love? Can you be happy without romantic love? And if Gideon loved a robot, would Kathryn mind? Some Valentine’s Day questions about eros (and philia, and pragma, and philautia…).  Have a question, story, weird thought to share with Mandy and Kathryn? Drop us a voice memo here or send an email to askmandyandkathryn@gmail.com.  Head to MarleySpoon.com/...

We’re joined by a special guest - comedian, director, dad W. Kamau Bell! We talk about parenting during this difficult time and all things Chicago (including a potential long lost cousin). Oh, and Gideon attempts to pry an old family secret from Kathryn. Can he do it? Please note - We often record these episodes in advance so we don’t always get to respond in real time to what’s going on in our co...

Newly announced No Kings III is on track to become the largest protest in American history! Ezra and Leah welcome to the conversation famed expert in social movements Erica Chenoweth to discuss the strategic logic of nonviolent protest and noncooperation, organizing against ICE, and how we can convince an opposition party to fight back. As always, we take top questions voted live! See omnystudio.c...

When do you actually owe your family an apology? Also, Kathryn’s advice to her younger self and why Mandy doesn’t own a tie.  Have a question, story, weird thought to share with Mandy and Kathryn? Drop us a voice memo here or send an email to askmandyandkathryn@gmail.com.  Head to MarleySpoon.com/DONTLISTEN for up to 25 FREE meals! Visit littlesaints.com to explore the cocktails and use code DONTL...