After Birth with Matt & Kelly Dwyer

Language: eng
Episodes: 25
Last: 26 Jul 2017

Matt and Kelly Dwyer invite comedians and musicians to explore the joys, fears, and neuroses that come with being new parents.

Episodes (25)

Jeff Cesario, Father of One

Jeff Cesario, Father of One

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Published: 26 Jul 2017 Duration: 53:48

Comedian and writer Jeff Cesario joins the After Birth podcast for a hilarious talk about having a child later in life, chinese fertility herbs, and the ups and downs IVF. Kelly and Matt discuss Matt’s tendencies for the boozing and how it ... Read more →

Comedian and writer Jeff Cesario joins the After Birth podcast for a hilarious talk about having a child later in life, chinese fertility herbs, and the ups and downs IVF. Kelly and Matt discuss Matt’s tendencies for the boozing and how it ... Read more →
Matt Peters, Father of One

Matt Peters, Father of One

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Published: 19 Jul 2017 Duration: 01:09:11

From Orange Is The New Black, Matt Peters joins The After Birth Podcast to talk about being away from his family while working, worries of World War 3, and when your kid learns to slap you in the face.

From Orange Is The New Black, Matt Peters joins The After Birth Podcast to talk about being away from his family while working, worries of World War 3, and when your kid learns to slap you in the face.
Marcelle Karp, Mother of One

Marcelle Karp, Mother of One

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Published: 12 Jul 2017 Duration: 01:15:07

Marcelle Karp, co-founder of Bust Magazine and publisher of Barbmagazine.com joins the After Birth Podcast. Kelly asks Marcelle how to raise a kick ass, hilarious feminist. Marcelle also discusses how teenagers are horrible, toddlers are an... Read more →

Marcelle Karp, co-founder of Bust Magazine and publisher of Barbmagazine.com joins the After Birth Podcast. Kelly asks Marcelle how to raise a kick ass, hilarious feminist. Marcelle also discusses how teenagers are horrible, toddlers are an... Read more →
John Farley, Father of One

John Farley, Father of One

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Published: 7 Jul 2017 Duration: 58:34

Actor and comedian John Farley sits down with Matt to discuss the stress of how many kids you have is relative, growing up the youngest of five children, drinking and driving, the bad foods our Moms made and crazy Irish Catholic families. J... Read more →

Actor and comedian John Farley sits down with Matt to discuss the stress of how many kids you have is relative, growing up the youngest of five children, drinking and driving, the bad foods our Moms made and crazy Irish Catholic families. J... Read more →
Poe Ballantine, Father of One

Poe Ballantine, Father of One

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Published: 28 Jun 2017 Duration: 56:30

One of Dwyer’s favorite authors, Poe Ballantine talks with Matt about being unpopular as a kid, the myth that marriage and children is the death of the artist, and the strength of the American people. Kelly also, discusses mom and parent sh... Read more →

One of Dwyer’s favorite authors, Poe Ballantine talks with Matt about being unpopular as a kid, the myth that marriage and children is the death of the artist, and the strength of the American people. Kelly also, discusses mom and parent sh... Read more →
Justin Kaufmann, Father of One

Justin Kaufmann, Father of One

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Published: 23 Jun 2017 Duration: 01:06:10

Matt talks with Chicago WGN radio personality Justin Kaufmann about working nighttime radio and being a father, watching the personality of your child grow and nurturing their interests. They also have a sidebar of life in Chicago, politics... Read more →

Matt talks with Chicago WGN radio personality Justin Kaufmann about working nighttime radio and being a father, watching the personality of your child grow and nurturing their interests. They also have a sidebar of life in Chicago, politics... Read more →
It’s Easy To Be Hard On Yourself

It’s Easy To Be Hard On Yourself

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Published: 14 Jun 2017 Duration: 39:01

Kelly & Matt talk about their struggle with being hard on themselves and how their internal struggle for self acceptance may affect their daughter’s well being, parent shaming and how it isn’t always a bad idea.

Kelly & Matt talk about their struggle with being hard on themselves and how their internal struggle for self acceptance may affect their daughter’s well being, parent shaming and how it isn’t always a bad idea.
High Anxiety

High Anxiety

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Published: 31 May 2017 Duration: 31:38

Kelly shares how she is still suffering from PPD, and they both explore the anxiety of parenting, the days of doing drugs found on the street, and the yearning for vacation without your family.

Kelly shares how she is still suffering from PPD, and they both explore the anxiety of parenting, the days of doing drugs found on the street, and the yearning for vacation without your family.
We Are Confident We Don’t Have Confidence

We Are Confident We Don’t Have Confidence

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Published: 19 May 2017 Duration: 23:42

Kelly and Matt discuss their own lack of confidence and insecurities and how they may affect their daughter. They delve into their own personal stories and experiences of the days the felt they were gods and how they became to not ... Read more →

Kelly and Matt discuss their own lack of confidence and insecurities and how they may affect their daughter. They delve into their own personal stories and experiences of the days the felt they were gods and how they became to not ... Read more →
Marianne Sierk, Mother of One

Marianne Sierk, Mother of One

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Published: 10 May 2017 Duration: 57:27

Comedian and radio personality Marianne Sierk talks with Matt about how no one tells you parenting can be boring, not recognizing who you in the light of parenting, pining for the halcyon days of old, and receiving death threats. ... Read more →

Comedian and radio personality Marianne Sierk talks with Matt about how no one tells you parenting can be boring, not recognizing who you in the light of parenting, pining for the halcyon days of old, and receiving death threats. ... Read more →
We Are Insane Weirdos

We Are Insane Weirdos

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Published: 28 Apr 2017 Duration: 39:07

Kelly and Matt discuss the explosive dramas and changes in their life since they got married, being boring, social anxiety and the dangers/love of eating hot dogs on the weekend. They also explore their fears of imposing their insa... Read more →

Kelly and Matt discuss the explosive dramas and changes in their life since they got married, being boring, social anxiety and the dangers/love of eating hot dogs on the weekend. They also explore their fears of imposing their insa... Read more →
Angie Correa

Angie Correa

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Published: 23 Mar 2017 Duration: 01:20:19

Singer/songwriter Angie Correa joins After Birth to talk about balancing your creative side and your mommy side, extended breastfeeding and giving up control up the narcissism of being an artist. Visit Angie’s website: http://www.o... Read more →

Singer/songwriter Angie Correa joins After Birth to talk about balancing your creative side and your mommy side, extended breastfeeding and giving up control up the narcissism of being an artist. Visit Angie’s website: http://www.o... Read more →
Glennis McCarthy, Mother of One

Glennis McCarthy, Mother of One

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Published: 16 Feb 2017 Duration: 55:40

Comedian and Improvisor Glennis McCarthy joins Kelly Dwyer in her first solo After Birth Interview. They discuss the struggles of postpartum depression, the effects of parenting on marriage and managing expectations of your birth p... Read more →

Comedian and Improvisor Glennis McCarthy joins Kelly Dwyer in her first solo After Birth Interview. They discuss the struggles of postpartum depression, the effects of parenting on marriage and managing expectations of your birth p... Read more →
Jimmy Carrane, Father of One

Jimmy Carrane, Father of One

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Published: 30 Jan 2017 Duration: 01:16:00

Feral Audio’s own Jimmy Carrane joins After Birth in a conversation about how he wishes he could buy sleep, how fatherhood helped him understand his dad better, and not imposing your own low self-esteem onto your children.

Feral Audio’s own Jimmy Carrane joins After Birth in a conversation about how he wishes he could buy sleep, how fatherhood helped him understand his dad better, and not imposing your own low self-esteem onto your children.
Peter Murrieta

Peter Murrieta

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Published: 5 Dec 2016 Duration: 01:07:01

TV Writer & Podcaster Peter Murrieta shares what it is like to grow up Mexican in an all white neighborhood in Arizona, where anger comes from, doing cocaine, being attracted to the strange underbelly of the world, and road trippi... Read more →

TV Writer & Podcaster Peter Murrieta shares what it is like to grow up Mexican in an all white neighborhood in Arizona, where anger comes from, doing cocaine, being attracted to the strange underbelly of the world, and road trippi... Read more →
Jim Klever-Weis, Father of Twins

Jim Klever-Weis, Father of Twins

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Published: 29 Nov 2016 Duration: 01:04:17

Jim Klever-Weis is a producer on the hit HBO show "Silicon Valley." Jim joins After Birth to discuss the fears of being a gay parent in Trump's America, how the election was one of selfishness, the First Amendment Defense Act and h... Read more →

Jim Klever-Weis is a producer on the hit HBO show "Silicon Valley." Jim joins After Birth to discuss the fears of being a gay parent in Trump's America, how the election was one of selfishness, the First Amendment Defense Act and h... Read more →
Pete Gardner, Father Of 2

Pete Gardner, Father Of 2

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Published: 13 Nov 2016 Duration: 50:07

Pete Gardner from "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend shares his life as a sheltered youth, traveling the world to get perspective and life experience, drinking hard across the country and in Chicago, getting your wild days behind you so you ca... Read more →

Pete Gardner from "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend shares his life as a sheltered youth, traveling the world to get perspective and life experience, drinking hard across the country and in Chicago, getting your wild days behind you so you ca... Read more →
George Wendt, Father of 5

George Wendt, Father of 5

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Published: 28 Oct 2016 Duration: 50:09

The great and legendary George Wendt of Cheers & Fletch discuss working at Second City in the early days of Del Close, vagabonding around Europe and the challenges of parenting and step-parenting.

The great and legendary George Wendt of Cheers & Fletch discuss working at Second City in the early days of Del Close, vagabonding around Europe and the challenges of parenting and step-parenting.
Laraine Newman, Mother of 2

Laraine Newman, Mother of 2

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Published: 22 Oct 2016 Duration: 55:27

Comedy legend Larraine Newman joins After Birth to talk about her early days in France, hating New York, the isolation of motherhood and how parenting is a never-ending improvisation.

Comedy legend Larraine Newman joins After Birth to talk about her early days in France, hating New York, the isolation of motherhood and how parenting is a never-ending improvisation.
Len Kasper, Father of 1

Len Kasper, Father of 1

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Published: 13 Oct 2016 Duration: 59:17

Len Kasper, play-by-play man for the Chicago Cubs, talks about growing up in very small town, finding your voice as a sports announcer, the fear of passing anxiety along to your kids, and the struggles of career and family.

Len Kasper, play-by-play man for the Chicago Cubs, talks about growing up in very small town, finding your voice as a sports announcer, the fear of passing anxiety along to your kids, and the struggles of career and family.