Laugh Lines with Kim & Penn Holderness
Kim & Penn Holderness
Laugh Lines with Kim & Penn Holderness is an evolution of The Holderness Family Podcast, which began in 2018. Laugh Lines is all about aging better together and being able to laugh about getting older. The show features prominent experts, listener call-ins, and hilarious segments including “Are We Too Old For…” and “Gen Z Slang of the Week.” Kim and Penn Holderness are award-winning online content creators known for their original music, song parodies, comedy sketches, and weekly podcasts. Their videos have resulted in over two billion views and over nine million followers since 2013. Penn and Kim are also authors of the New York Times Bestselling Book, ADHD Is Awesome: A Guide To (Mostly) Thriving With ADHD and winners on The Amazing Race (Season 33) on CBS. Laugh Lines is hosted, written, and executive produced by Kim Holderness and Penn Holderness, with original music by Penn Holderness. Laugh Lines is also produced, written, and researched by Ann Marie Taepke, and live produced, filmed, and edited by Sam Allen. It is audio engineered by Max Trujillo and hosted by Acast. Listeners can leave a voicemail at 323-364-3929 or write the show at podcast@theholdernessfamily.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Mar 31, 2026 • 52min
Finding Joy Anyway with Kate Bowler
Kate Bowler, New York Times bestselling author and Duke divinity professor who studies stories of success and suffering. She reflects on living with stage IV cancer and defines “the ache.” The conversation explores the difference between happiness and surprise-filled joy. They share how laughter and unexpected moments appear even in hospitals and at deathbeds. Practical ways to invite more joy into ordinary days are discussed.
Mar 24, 2026 • 41min
Is This 50? (Happy Birthday, Kim!)
A 50th birthday celebration that blends gratitude, panic, and honest questions about aging. Surprise recorded messages from wiser friends add warmth and perspective. Reflections on expectations versus reality include dance classes, TikTok, and the Road to 50 goals. Listeners share what they thought they'd know by 50, and the episode closes with small celebrations and big reminders about love.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 53min
Make Sleep Suck Less with Dr. Chris Allen
Dr. Christopher J. Allen (Sleep Dr. Chris), double board-certified in sleep medicine and pediatric neurology, helps decode why sleep shifts in midlife. He tackles circadian vs sleep drive, melatonin timing, and when to see a sleep specialist. The conversation covers obstructive sleep apnea across ages, ADHD-related sleep issues, debunking TikTok hacks, and practical bedroom tips for better rest.
Mar 10, 2026 • 58min
The Emotional Side of ADHD with Dr. Tamara Rosier (Part 2)
Dr. Tamara Rosier, licensed counselor and ADHD expert who explains the emotional side of ADHD. She unpacks why feelings feel huge, uses memorable metaphors like the swimming pool and three-legged race, and explores family dynamics, parenting strategies, rejection sensitivity, perfectionism, and ways to widen emotional tolerance.
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Mar 3, 2026 • 46min
Surprise... Kim Has ADHD (Part 1)
A candid reveal about a late-in-life ADHD diagnosis and the messy road to admitting it. They recount childhood signs, masking, perfectionism, and how symptoms overlapped with perimenopause. Time blindness, hyperfocus, travel mishaps, and emotional flooding come up as concrete examples. Supportive reframing turns doubts into strengths, and listener stories echo the same surprises.
Feb 24, 2026 • 50min
Bridging the Political Divide with Roy Cooper
Roy Cooper, former North Carolina governor and long-serving state official focused on health care and bipartisan governance. He talks about bridging political divides with empathy. He recalls bipartisan wins like Medicaid expansion. He reflects on faith shaping public service and urges face-to-face community over social media.
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Feb 17, 2026 • 54min
When You Speak Different Love Languages with Dr. Gary Chapman
Dr. Gary Chapman, relationship counselor and author of The Five Love Languages, explains why love can be missed when partners speak different languages. He breaks down the five love languages, explores dialects and personality effects, discusses shifting needs across life seasons, and introduces the five apology languages. Short, practical conversation about making love feel like love.
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Feb 10, 2026 • 59min
Creating Friendships That Matter with Jennifer Wallace
Jennifer Wallace, bestselling author and founder of the Mattering Institute, explores why feeling seen and needed matters in midlife. She discusses loneliness, how friendships shift with life changes, the pitfalls of perfectionism, and simple practices to deepen connections. Short, honest actions often mean more than grand gestures.
Feb 3, 2026 • 40min
This Is Who We Are
They sit with grief after a violent weekend and describe how it unsettled them. They explain a hopeful post about monks that sparked backlash and why criticism to 'stick to comedy' hurt. They recount writing then shelving a protest parody and how they weigh creative choices for safety and impact. They discuss laughter, compassion, and choosing to keep making joy while standing with people in need.
Jan 27, 2026 • 43min
If You Need A Laugh Right Now
They riff on snow day chaos and North Carolina winter warnings with playful ‘snorm’ talk. They list tiny comforts—slow-motion dogs, cookie cakes bought for no reason, glitter and snacks—that spark joy. Penn leans into the dancing-bear role to cheer up Kim, and they reflect on balancing laughter with heavy news and why humor can feel like survival.
