One Bad Mother

While sorting through the detritus of her past, Biz came upon a book. An ancient book from the distant year of 1983, filled with antiquated beauty standards, extremely creepy behavior that was once considered charming, and also Star Wars.  The book:  Boys! Boys! Boys!  by Jan Gelman. Book #2 in the Choose-Your-Own-Adventure-style series  Follow Your Heart Romance. Biz does the unthinkable and pass...

Week 2 of MaxFunDrive 2024 continues! Biz sits down with Jessica Roberts, Motherboard admin, parent of a ninja child, not haver of sleep, and investigator of the past. Become a member of Maximum Fun and get 13 years worth of One Bad Mother bonus content, including this year's Boys! Boys! Boys! Choose Your Own Romance read-a-long adventure with Biz and Katy Belle. Go to  MaximumFun.org/join to supp...

Week 2 of MaxFunDrive begins! Badmin and author Annie Cardi catches a sweet hang with Biz to talk about The Scarlet Letter , "23 and me", and getting the "D." Get your copy of Annie's newest book,  Red , wherever books are sold . Learn more about Annie and her books by visiting her website, www. AnnieCardi.com . Become a member of Maximum Fun and get 13 years worth of One Bad Mother bonus content,...

On Day Five of MaxFunDrive, Amber Hobbins extolls the virtues of One Bad Bowl and while downplaying the downright heroic work she's done helping and advocating for people in bad situations. Become a member of Maximum Fun and get 13 years worth of One Bad Mother bonus content, including this year's Boys! Boys! Boys! Choose Your Own Romance read-a-long adventure with Biz and Katy Belle. Go to  Maxim...

Is it a bird? A plane? Condescension from the patriarchy? No! It's Superbrain! Theresa returns this first week of MaxFunDrive 2024 to talk about neuroplasticity, new dogs and haircuts, and discerning "easier" from "different." Plus, Theresa! Become a member of Maximum Fun and get 13 years worth of  One Bad Mother  bonus content, including this year’s  Boys! Boys! Boys! Choose Your Own Romance  rea...

It's Day Four of MaxFunDrive 2024! Go to MaximumFun.org/join , choose a membership level, and select  One Bad Mother  to support our show! On Day Four of MaxFunDrive, One Bad Mystic founder Bridgid Roney joins Biz to talk figurative and literal forests, becoming uncool, and commune livin'. Register for and learn more about Bridgid's retreat, Nourish: Retreat for Mothers, by visiting their website,...

It's Day Three of MaxFunDrive 2024! Go to MaximumFun.org/join , choose a membership level, and select  One Bad Mother  to support our show! On Day Three of MaxFunDrive, Biz interviews badmin Kitty Julien in their grand Rapunzel turret! They talk about One Bad TMI, One Bad Gardening, and nicknames for our multiple lovers. Become a member of Maximum Fun and get 13 years worth of One Bad Mother bonus...

It's Day Two of MaxFunDrive 2024! Go to MaximumFun.org/join , choose a membership level, and select  One Bad Mother  to support our show! On Day Two of MaxFunDrive, Biz interviews Maude Winters, badmin and cozy, spicy royal romance novels! Things get saucy! Learn more about Maude and her books by visiting her website, www. MaudeWinters.com and follow her on Instagram @maude_winters_fiction . Becom...

It's Day One of MaxFunDrive 2024! Go to  MaximumFun.org/join , choose a membership level, and select  One Bad Mother  to support our show! We're kicking off The Final Season of One Bad Mother by breaking bad(min)! Biz interviews Emily Montgomery, one of the fabulous admins that patrol the One Bad Mother boards and Facebook groups, keeping the convos safe for all the residents of Gotham City. Becom...

12 Step Meetings are a lot like Poison Control: Not only will they not judge you, they'll be glad to have you. Also, you go to them when you've drank something you shouldn't have. Stefanie Wilder-Taylor, author of Drunk-ish: A Memoir of Loving and Leaving Alcohol , joins Biz to talk underage beers with cute boys, Grand Dame parenting podcasts, and getting support when you're down low. Get your cop...

However many years down the road, it's never too late to start over. Suzette Mullen, author of The Only Way Through is Out , talks coming out in middle age, the multiple voices in memoir, and finally feeling comfortable in your own skin. Get your copy of  The Only Way Through is Out wherever books are sold. Learn more about Suzette and her work as a memoir and nonfiction coach by visiting her webs...

They're heeeere. Pop Culture Moms Andie Mitchell and Sabrina Kohlberg emerge from the television set to talk about anxious first trips to Disneyland, the perfect mothering of Chilli Heeler, and how they learned empathy from watching TV. Listen to Pop Culture Moms , Andie and Sabrina's new podcast from ABC Audio , wherever fine pods are cast. Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as m...

Wash your hands, booger-pickers, because we're going to Russell's house. Comedian Adam Cayton-Holland joins Biz to talk jaundice and scurvy, meeting kids where they are, and where parenting humor actually comes from. Watch Adam Cayton-Holland's latest standup comedy special, Wallpaper , for free on Youtube. Learn more about Adam, his podcasts, and his comedy by going to his website, www. AdamCayto...

Are you the front desk at a hotel? Because you should check in with yourself. Author Julie Chavez sits down with Biz to talk gendered heating pads, the overwhelming weight of parenting, and how to not give advice. Get your copy of Julie's new book, Everyone But Myself: A Memoir , at the bookstore of your choice . Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as monthly members of MaximumFun....

Happy Febroween! We unearth a Bonus Halloween episode featuring Biz's sister, Helen "The Spooky Queen" Ellis, talking about bumps in the night, jump scares, and Lex's terrifying attempts to be considerate. Get copies of Helen's books , including Kiss Me In The Coral Lounge: Intimate Confessions from a Happy Marriage , wherever books are sold. Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as...

You know what's really rebellious? Turning down an acting job to get health insurance for your family. Comedy bad boy Chris Gethard returns to talk colonoscopies, Mad Libs, and "cool parents." Listen to and/or read Chris Gethard's ebook "Dad Trilogy," including the latest release, Dad At Peace , by going to Everand.com/author/663816062/Chris-Gethard . For more information about Chris, including to...

Beloved author Amy Fusselman joins Biz to talk about getting in trouble, and parenting kids when they get in trouble! Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as monthly members of MaximumFun.org. Go to MaximumFun.org/join to become a member! Share a personal or commercial message on the show! Details at MaximumFun.org/Jumbotron . Visit our Linktree for our website, merch, and more! htt...

Noted husband Stefan Lawrence joins Biz for some teen talk! They talk about their move, their kids' strange new eating habits, and much more. Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as monthly members of MaximumFun.org. Go to MaximumFun.org/join to become a member! Share a personal or commercial message on the show! Details at MaximumFun.org/Jumbotron . Visit our Linktree for our websi...

This week, Biz is back with a show packed to the brim with your calls! Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as monthly members of MaximumFun.org. Go to MaximumFun.org/join to become a member! Share a personal or commercial message on the show! Details at MaximumFun.org/Jumbotron . Visit our Linktree for our website, merch, and more! https://linktr.ee/onebadmother You can suggest a t...

MaxFun's own Austin Taylor joins Biz to talk about Power Rangers, Chuck E. Cheese, and what hobbies he hopes to successfully pass on to his kid. Listen to Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries with Austin and cohost Brenda Snell right here on Maximum Fun! You can also check out Austin's other projects on their website . Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as monthly members of Maximum...

This week, we're revisiting a classic episode from 2016! Biz wants a new job, one where she isn’t President of All The Stuff. In any relationship, is it inevitable that one person becomes the boss of a majority of day-to-day stuff? Is it resentment that we can feel over this arrangement, or just fatigue? Regardless, it seems like sometimes we just want someone else to be the boss….BUT, OH NO….can...

This week on One Bad Mother: I've given you everything, and you still want more?! MaxFun's own Ellen Weatherford joins Biz to talk about animals that eat their parents after being born! Listen to Just The Zoo Of Us with Ellen and Christian Weatherford right here on Maximum Fun! You can also listen to Ellen's podcast, Spellbound and Gagged , about all things that fascinate, unsettle and disgust. Th...

Comedian and writer Rosebud Baker joins Biz to talk about parenting a newborn and recording her new comedy spot while pregnant! Rosebud's new comedy set premieres on November 28th on Netflix, as part of their new standup series Verified Stand Up . You can watch her full-length special, Whiskey Fists , on YouTube . Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as monthly members of MaximumFun...

Barnyard Language hosts Caite Palmer and Arlene Hunter weren't born in a barn, but they're both raising children on their farms! They join Biz to talk about the tough realities of farming, and how they balance parenting alongside it. Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as monthly members of MaximumFun.org. Go to MaximumFun.org/join to become a member! Share a personal or commercial...

Producers Julia Smith and Joanna Sokolowski join Biz to talk about their new show, Sound Detectives with LeVar Burton! They also talk about noise, an emotional support pig, and who gets to choose the music on road trips. Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as monthly members of MaximumFun.org. Go to MaximumFun.org/join to become a member! Share a personal or commercial message on t...