Don't Listen To Us with Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody
Don't Listen To Us with Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody
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 leas…Social links:
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A 93-Year-Old Shares Secrets to a Creative Life
What can a 93-year-old teach us about living a good life? Mandy and Kathryn answer a listener question about raising kids with hope in dark times, and a game of Would You Rather? takes a weird turn. Have a question, story, unspeakable thought to share with Mandy and Kathryn? Drop us a voice memo h…
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Listener Favorite: Why Don’t I Feel Like the Age I Am?
This episode originally aired on October 22, 2025. How to feel young when the body gets old, why joy is resistance, and a call from Brit about blowing up her professional life. Also, Gideon shocks Mandy and Kathryn with a family secret. Have a question, story, or weird thought to share with Mand…
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Advice for Aspiring Actors (Broadway Isn’t Key)
Why do we discourage people from a career in the arts? A young person talks to Mandy & Kathryn about how to make it in musical theatre. Hint: Broadway shouldn’t be the goal. Plus, a peak inside Gideon’s brain - as a kid doing performance art about his neighbours. Oh, and the Road Runner makes an ap…
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Should You Stay or Leave When You Hate Where You Live?
If you move somewhere new and hate it… do you stick it out or start over? Mandy and Kathryn have very different answers. In this episode, they get into moving regret, how to decide whether to stay or leave, and the emotional reality of starting over in a new place. Also: creative and surprising way…
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A Pet Psychic Reads Our Dog
Ever wonder what your pet actually thinks of you? We sit down with an Animal Communicator and Pet Psychic who reads Becky, our dog. Let’s just say, we may never look at Becky the same way again! Plus, Mandy’s surprising story of when he was offered The Princess Bride. Oh, and what we really (maybe)…
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What Do Our Dreams Really Tell Us?
This episode exists because of you! We’re diving into some of the weirdest, funniest, and most unexpectedly moving listener messages we’ve received lately—and one letter absolutely devastates Mandy and Kathryn. Also: some highly questionable dream interpretation and an unscientific ice cream taste…
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Kitchen Turf Wars: Why Couples Fight Over Cooking
If you’ve ever argued over the “right” way to load a dishwasher, this one’s for you. A special episode…in the kitchen! Kathryn and Mandy test a listener’s famous potato recipe. Chaos ensues. Plus, why turf wars in the kitchen are so common. Oh, and are hot dogs sandwiches or tacos? Please note - …
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Listen Now: Happier with Gretchen Rubin
Mandy, Kathryn, and Gideon are off this week, but they didn’t want to leave you without something special in your feed. So we’re sharing another Lemonada show that we think you’re really going to love. Happier with Gretchen Rubin is hosted by the #1 bestselling author of The Happiness Project and …
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Toxic Parents, Immigrant Stories and Weird Hobbies
How do you set boundaries with difficult parents? A question about letting go of what you didn’t get in childhood reveals something sweet about Mandy and Gideon’s own relationship. Plus: Mandy and Kathryn share their immigration stories, Mandy gets a trainer, and Gideon upsells a very questionable …
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The Awkward Phase of Dating No One Talks About
This episode is for the theatre nerds. We see you! It’s also for anyone who has ever wondered how to navigate bodily functions in a new relationship. So, everyone. Plus, a moving segment on being your own cheerleader. Oh, and Kathryn brings back the word respair. Have a question, story, weird thou…
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