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Don't Listen To Us with Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody

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Don't Listen To Us with Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody

37 episodes · 7 with AI analysis

Don’t Listen to Us is an advice show for advice-skeptics and wisdom-lovers, hosted by Mandy Patinkin, Kathryn Grody, and their son Gideon. Legendary actor Mandy (The Princess Bride, Homeland, Criminal Minds) is the consummate entertainer who shoots from the hip, stage actress Kathryn is the thoughtful connector who sees all the nuance, and Gideon is the brave soul keeping them on track (or at least trying). Together, Mandy and Kathryn have 40+ years of marriage, 140+ years of life experience, and a series of viral social media posts where Gideon interviews them and watches both chaos and wisdom ensue. They don’t always agree on what advice to give—in fact, they rarely do. But they draw from their highs and lows as artists, parents, lovers, and humans, to give their unique take on real dilemmas submitted by you -- the listeners. Hang out with this family and you’ll walk away with insights you didn’t expect, stories you’ll want to repeat, and comfort knowing that you’re not alone in figuring out how to survive this fakakta world.

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Topics · top 10

Psychological aging and age identity mismatchIntentional communities and alternative living arrangements for seniorsCareer transitions and entrepreneurship in mid-to-late careerFood truck business model and local food economyParenting practices and breaking intergenerational trauma cyclesGratitude and joy as wellness practicesDyslexia and neurodivergent learning strategiesHealth insurance and independent contractor benefitsCommunity building through food and hospitalityRisk-taking and leap-of-faith decision making

Analyzed Episodes

Apr 15, 2026

Listener Favorite: Why Don’t I Feel Like the Age I Am?

Psychological aging and age identity mismatchIntentional communities and alternative living arrangements for seniorsCareer transitions and entrepreneurship in mid-to-late career
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Apr 8, 2026

Advice for Aspiring Actors (Broadway Isn’t Key)

Aspiring actor career developmentMusical theater training and educationDirector-performer collaboration models
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Apr 1, 2026

Should You Stay or Leave When You Hate Where You Live?

Relocation and community integrationGrief and loss processingContinued bonds with deceased loved ones
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Feb 25, 2026

Toxic Parents, Immigrant Stories and Weird Hobbies

Immigration policy and enforcementFamily trauma and toxic parent relationshipsImmigrant family histories and genealogy
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Feb 4, 2026

W. Kamau Bell on How To Parent In Uncertain Times

Parenting in Political UncertaintyAge-Appropriate Conversations About InjusticeMultiracial Child Identity Development
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Feb 18, 2026

The Awkward Phase of Dating No One Talks About

Bodily Functions and Romantic RelationshipsCommunication in Early DatingVulnerability and Intimacy
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Feb 11, 2026

Is Love Enough? And Other Valentine’s Day Questions

Romantic love vs. lasting relationship sustainabilityEight Greek types of love and their modern applicationsGenerational differences in relationship expectations
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