On this episode of The Mom Coms: Stand-up and Stories, we hear from the “un-bleep-able” Karen Reiner—winner of the First Person Arts Story Slam—and her mother, Bonnie.

Karen tells The Mom Coms Holly and Steph about her childhood with her hilariously penny-pinching mother. We hear about creatively re-purposed pantyhose eggs, homemade underwear, and bridesmaids decked out in bedsheets.  

Want to retire before 60? Karen and Bonnie will tell you how…but fair warning: you might have to iron some tissue paper! 

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Who would be zany enough to plan a trip to Florida with their 80-year-old mother and three teenage sons and live to write about the adventure? Liz Alterman, that’s who! She is an award-winning author published in The New York Times and The Washington Post, and a frequent McSweeney’s contributor.

Join Stephanie Silberstein and Holly Rizzuto Palker as they listen to Liz read her essay, “I Booked a Multi-Generational Vacation to Bring My Mom and Kids Closer...and, Wow, Did It Backfire,” originally published in Business Insider. Afterward, Holly and Steph talk with Liz about crushing on David Letterman, fast-food Tourette, and the woes of being smack in the middle of the sandwich generation.

Can you guess which two famous actresses/comedians almost voiced the audio version of Liz’s book, Sad Sacked? Listen to this episode to learn more about Liz Alterman and her low-key parenting humor.

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From the logistical challenges of sharing closet space with her wife, Rabbi Karen, to the possibility that she’s intentionally denying her mother FaceTime with the grandbaby, Liz tells all.

Will Liz piss off Bruce Springsteen, Elmo, or her in-laws? Listen to find out. You are sure to fall in love with Liz Glazer, who is both laugh-out-loud funny and inspiring to parents everywhere.

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features a humorous parenting essay, a book excerpt reading, or a stand-up comedy routine, followed by an interview with the artist. Holly Rizzuto Palker, Stephanie Silberstein, and other members of The Mom Coms stand-up comedy troupe will grill the interviewee, Mom Com style. We’ll unearth relatable parenting moments that connect us as mothers and make us laugh, from maternity through menopause and beyond. Subscribe to The Mom Coms newsletter here to learn about stand-up comedy events and other news.