Episodes

  • Introducing Here Lies Me
    Nov 3 2021

    It's been 2 years since LST ended and now Hillary has a new show! Here Lies Me is dramedy about middle school for teen and adult fans of PEN15 and Big Mouth. Listen to an excerpt (plus a special message from Hillary) right here!

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    30 mins
  • Parents Sometimes Understand
    Dec 18 2019

    Let's just say this one's inspired by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince.

    *Note: there is some cursing in this episode — and some talk about the tooth fairy — so you might not want to listen with your kids.*

    This is the last episode of The Longest Shortest Time! But it isn't really goodbye. Hillary is cooking up something new, probably a project about middle school. To keep in touch with Hillary and find out what's next, sign up for her newsletter and follow her on Instagram and Twitter.

    All of our episodes, articles, and resources will remain up at longestshortesttime.com. We'll be turning off comments on the website on Jan. 1, 2020, so if you've wanted to leave a comment on an episode, now's the time!

    This episode is brought to you by Pinna, Bayer Crop Science, and Lutron Caseta Smart Lighting.

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    41 mins
  • Ina May's Guide, Completely Revised and Updated
    Dec 11 2019

    The mother of modern midwifery returns to tell you (yes, YOU) that if you didn’t have a “natural birth,” you are not a failure.

    Heads up, this episode contains discussion of childbirth injuries and traumatic birth.

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    This episode is brought to you by Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, Third Love, and ThredUP.

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    42 mins
  • Busy Philipps Works the Postpartum Hollywood System
    Dec 4 2019

    Busy Philipps has been working in Hollywood since she was 19 years old. She's always played by the rules when she's had to, but after she had kids, she started making her own rules—at work and at home.

    This episode contains graphic language and is not suitable for children.

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    This episode is brought to you by Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, Bayer Crop Science, Rothy's, and Lutron Caseta Smart Lighting.

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    39 mins
  • We Made You A Mix Tape
    Nov 27 2019

    A baby picked up by the police, the joy and terror of kale, and talking birth control in front of your dad. Three little treasures that we’ve been dying to share with you!

    This episode contains some uncensored curse words.

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    This episode is brought to you by Pinna, Fetch Rewards (code: LONGSHORT), Teen Counseling, Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, and Lutron Caseta Smart Lighting.

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    43 mins
  • John Hodgman On Being A Villain Without Really Trying
    Nov 20 2019

    John Hodgman has made a career out of playing elitist villains on TV. He later realized he's been a villain in real life, too — including, sometimes, to his own children.

    This episode contains graphic language is not suitable for children.

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    This episode is brought to you by Bad With Money, Bayer Crop Science, Lutron Caseta Smart Lighting, Teen Counseling, and Pillsbury Crescent Rolls.

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    36 mins
  • The, Like, Show. Wavy Edition
    Nov 13 2019

    Our teen panel is back with more parenting advice! Wanna know when to give your kid a smartphone? Why mumble rap is cool? How to maintain a strong relationship with your child? Molly, Mason, and Quincy have the answers.

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    This episode is brought to you by Teen Counseling, Third Love, ThredUp, and Pillsbury Crescent Rolls

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    30 mins
  • It’s A Real Mother, Part 5: Now What?
    Nov 6 2019

    Author Brigid Schulte fills us in on the current state of working mom discrimination in the United States. And one brave listener shares a story that might just inspire you to fight for changes at your job.

    To join the conversation, go to longestshortesttime.com! Sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on Instagram.

    This episode is brought to you by Lutron Caseta Smart Lighting, Teen Counseling, Rothy’s, Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, and Bayer Crop Science.

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    39 mins