Kathryn gets teary about the lost art of daydreaming, Mandy struggles with friendship, and caller Emonnie brings the calm. Also: Becky the dog’s origin story.

Kathryn gets teary about the lost art of daydreaming, Mandy struggles with friendship, and caller Emonnie brings the calm. Also: Becky the dog&rsquo;s origin story.

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.

Don&rsquo;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&rsquo;t always agree on what advice to give&mdash;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&rsquo;ll walk away with insights you didn&rsquo;t expect, stories you&rsquo;ll want to repeat, and comfort knowing that you&rsquo;re not alone in figuring out how to survive this fakakta world.

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

Friendship, Flip Phones, and the Best Dog Ever 

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 here or send an email to askmandyandkathryn@gmail.com. 

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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 <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/AskMandyandKathryn">here</a> or send an email to <a href="mailto:askmandyandkathryn@gmail.com">askmandyandkathryn@gmail.com</a>.&nbsp;
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A 93-Year-Old Shares Secrets to a Creative Life

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 Mandy and Kathryn? Drop us a voice memo here or send an email to askmandyandkathryn@gmail.com.

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.&nbsp;
Have a question, story, or weird thought to share with Mandy and Kathryn? Drop us a voice memo <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/AskMandyandKathryn">here</a> or send an email to <a href="mailto:askmandyandkathryn@gmail.com">askmandyandkathryn@gmail.com</a>.

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

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 appearance.

Have a question, story, weird thought to share with Mandy and Kathryn? Drop us a voice memo here or send an email to askmandyandkathryn@gmail.com. 

Head over to Booking.com and start your listing today.

Why do we discourage people from a career in the arts? A young person talks to Mandy &amp; Kathryn about how to make it in musical theatre. Hint: Broadway shouldn&rsquo;t be the goal. Plus, a peak inside Gideon&rsquo;s brain - as a kid doing performance art about his neighbours. Oh, and the Road Runner makes an appearance.
Have a question, story, weird thought to share with Mandy and Kathryn? Drop us a voice memo <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/AskMandyandKathryn">here</a> or send an email to <a href="mailto:askmandyandkathryn@gmail.com">askmandyandkathryn@gmail.com</a>.&nbsp;
Head over to <a href="http://booking.com">Booking.com</a> and start your listing today.

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