The Longest Shortest Time
Hillary Frank | Realm
Stories about the surprises and absurdities of raising other humans—and being raised by them. But you don’t need to be a parent to listen. Created and hosted by Hillary Frank.The Longest Shortest Time is back after a 5-year hiatus! New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Join LST+ for community, ad-free listening, and access to You Know What, our premium show featuring college students speaking candidly about sex, dating, and relationships.If you’re new to the show or want to get reacquainted, check out some of our classic episodes:• #27 Rewriting Your Birth Story• #88 W. Kamau Bell Asks His Mom About Sex• The Accidental Gay Parents Series (#60, #62, #80, #81, #125, #211)• #79 Terry Gross on Not Having Kids• It's a Real Mother: A Series About Workplace Discrimination (#141, #142, #143, #145)
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Mar 1, 2017 • 48min
The Scarlet A (UPDATE)
Dr. Pratima Gupta is a mom with the rare job combo of both delivering babies and terminating pregnancies. And in the year since we last talked to her, her job description has gotten even more interesting! …Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe!Follow us on InstagramWebsite: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 22, 2017 • 49min
Babymaking While Queer
It's roundtable time! Two couples talk about family planning as queer people of color. And how their own parents and cultural backgrounds inform their decisions. …Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe!Follow us on InstagramWebsite: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 15, 2017 • 45min
The Fun and the Chaos, 2
What do you do when you realize you're more like your parents than you want to be? Hillary's friend Kirsten tackles the problem head-on. The 2nd in a two-parter. …Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe!Follow us on InstagramWebsite: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 8, 2017 • 41min
The Fun and the Chaos, 1
Hillary's pal Kirsten gets a lot of her magic from her dad. But she inherited some less-fun things from him, too. The first in a two-parter on the stuff our parents pass down to us. …Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe!Follow us on InstagramWebsite: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 1, 2017 • 37min
Kids Ask Negin Farsad Unanswerable Questions
Comedian Negin Farsad on esoteric allergies, the power of fire hydrants, and growing up Muslim ... all in this edition of Kids' Unanswerable Questions. To find kid-friendly versions go to longestshortesttime.com!…Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe!Follow us on InstagramWebsite: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 25, 2017 • 48min
Risky Birth-ness
When you give birth by cesarean, doctors are required to warn you of the risks. But not so with vaginal delivery. Hillary interviews Kiera Butler about her recent article in Mother Jones on the risks of vaginal birth and why we should be talking about them more. …Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe!Follow us on InstagramWebsite: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 18, 2017 • 38min
More Boobs
Last week: boobs gone awry. This week: boobs gone just how you'd expect. But that's kinda the problem. Abigail Keel has the story.…Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe!Follow us on InstagramWebsite: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 11, 2017 • 43min
Boobs
Two stories about boobs. Because, duh—boobs come in pairs. …Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe!Follow us on InstagramWebsite: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 14, 2016 • 33min
The New You, It'll Do (UPDATE)
Parenthood changes people. Beauty guru Jane Marie gives tips on how to (mostly) accept the new you. Plus, an exciting update with a mom whose post-baby change prevented her from singing karaoke. …Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe!Follow us on InstagramWebsite: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 7, 2016 • 43min
When You Tell
Zoe Zolbrod grew up with a secret. Now, after 4 decades, she's sharing it with the world. In this episode, find out how telling her secret has shaped the way Zoe sees herself as a mother and daughter. …Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe!Follow us on InstagramWebsite: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
