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 

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 - We often record these episodes in advance so we don’t always get to respond in real time to what’s going on in the world.

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 to MarleySpoon.com/offer/DONTLISTEN for 45% off your first order and free delivery. 

For a limited time, go to Care.com and use code DONTLISTEN for 20% off your initial Care.com subscription or a Senior Care Advisor Plan.

Rachel’s famous potato recipe: It’s important to use yellow or gold potatoes - smaller is better but any yellow potato is fine. First, preheat oven to 425F.

1) quarter the potatoes and then halve the quarters if they are on the bigger side / you want largish bite sized pieces

2) put them in a pot of water and add a good amount kosher salt

3) boil, stirring here and there, till tender but not falling apart - 5-10 min depending on size

4) drain then put back in pot - let them dry out a few minutes and then shake them around in the pot - you don’t want them wet for the next step

5) put potatoes on a sheet pan and coat very well with avocado or grapeseed oil and kosher salt - don’t skimp on either!

6) roast for 10 min then flip potatoes around so crispy bottoms are on top 

7) roast till desired amount of golden crispiness - Usually another 10 minutes 

8) serve, splashed with a bit of sea salt and pepper, and amaze your friends and family!

If you&rsquo;ve ever argued over the &ldquo;right&rdquo; way to load a dishwasher, this one&rsquo;s for you. A special episode&hellip;in the kitchen! Kathryn and Mandy test a listener&rsquo;s famous potato recipe. Chaos ensues. Plus, why turf wars in the kitchen are so common. Oh, and are hot dogs sandwiches or tacos?&nbsp;
Please note - We often record these episodes in advance so we don&rsquo;t always get to respond in real time to what&rsquo;s going on in the world.
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 to <a href="http://marleyspoon.com/offer/DONTLISTEN">MarleySpoon.com/offer/DONTLISTEN</a> for 45% off your first order and free delivery.&nbsp;
For a limited time, go to <a href="http://care.com">Care.com</a> and use code DONTLISTEN for 20% off your initial <a href="http://care.com">Care.com</a> subscription or a Senior Care Advisor Plan.
Rachel&rsquo;s famous potato recipe: It&rsquo;s important to use yellow or gold potatoes - smaller is better but any yellow potato is fine. First, preheat oven to 425F.
1) quarter the potatoes and then halve the quarters if they are on the bigger side / you want largish bite sized pieces
2) put them in a pot of water and add a good amount kosher salt
3) boil, stirring here and there, till tender but not falling apart - 5-10 min depending on size
4) drain then put back in pot - let them dry out a few minutes and then shake them around in the pot - you don&rsquo;t want them wet for the next step
5) put potatoes on a sheet pan and coat very well with avocado or grapeseed oil and kosher salt - don&rsquo;t skimp on either!
6) roast for 10 min then flip potatoes around so crispy bottoms are on top&nbsp;
7) roast till desired amount of golden crispiness - Usually another 10 minutes&nbsp;
8) serve, splashed with a bit of sea salt and pepper, and amaze your friends and family!

Kitchen Turf Wars: Why Couples Fight Over Cooking

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 Better Than Before, and it gets personal in the best way. Gretchen shares practical, totally manageable advice about building better habits and creating more happiness in your everyday life. It’s thoughtful, smart, and actually doable.

In the episode you’re about to hear, Gretchen talks about why it can be powerful to “go for the no” instead of avoiding rejection and failure. She also shares a few great same-day book recommendations and a simple hack to make your email way more efficient.

If you like what you hear, you can find more episodes of Happier with Gretchen Rubin at https://lemonada.lnk.to/happierfd

Mandy, Kathryn, and Gideon are off this week, but they didn&rsquo;t want to leave you without something special in your feed. So we&rsquo;re sharing another Lemonada show that we think you&rsquo;re really going to love.
Happier with Gretchen Rubin&nbsp;is hosted by the #1 bestselling author of&nbsp;The&nbsp;Happiness&nbsp;Project&nbsp;and&nbsp;Better Than Before, and it gets personal in the best way. Gretchen shares practical, totally manageable advice about building better habits and creating more&nbsp;happiness&nbsp;in your everyday life. It&rsquo;s thoughtful, smart, and actually doable.
In the episode you&rsquo;re about to hear, Gretchen talks about why it can be powerful to &ldquo;go for the no&rdquo; instead of avoiding rejection and failure. She also shares a few great same-day book recommendations and a simple hack to make your email way more efficient.
If you like what you hear, you can find more episodes of&nbsp;Happier&nbsp;with Gretchen Rubin&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="https://lemonada.lnk.to/happierfd" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://lemonada.lnk.to/happierfd&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1772639231489000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0mad7dNL20RFqDI5gDO-Ho">https://lemonada.lnk.to/happierfd</a>

Listen Now: Happier with Gretchen Rubin

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 new hobby.

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 to MarleySpoon.com/offer/DONTLISTEN for up to 25 FREE meals!

How do you set boundaries with difficult parents? A question about letting go of what you didn&rsquo;t get in childhood reveals something sweet about Mandy and Gideon&rsquo;s own relationship.&nbsp;Plus: Mandy and Kathryn share their immigration stories, Mandy gets a trainer, and Gideon upsells a very questionable new hobby.
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 to <a href="http://marleyspoon.com/offer/DONTLISTEN">MarleySpoon.com/offer/DONTLISTEN</a> for up to 25 FREE meals!

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