Ask Amanda Anything - Star Trek Uniforms, Gaslighting, Disengagement
In this episode of Ask Amanda Anything, Amanda unpacks the complexity of memory, truth, and the quiet work of setting boundaries with those we love, even when love feels conditional. How do we navigat...
16 Okt 202548min
Why Fear Is the Worst Parenting Strategy (Emily Oster)
Emily Oster is an economist, bestselling author, and creator of Parent Data, where she uses research to cut through fear-driven myths about pregnancy and parenting. In this episode she discusses how d...
14 Okt 20251h 1min
Ask Amanda Anything - Punchlines, Pain, Permission
How do you laugh at the absurdity of your own trauma without minimizing it? Why do we expect people who’ve been hurt to perform grace, and what if they just want to be messy and real? In this AMA, Ama...
9 Okt 202547min
Why Comedy Is the Last Refuge of the Honest (Michael Moynihan)
Michael Moynihan is a journalist, co-host of The Fifth Column podcast, and a writer known for his unflinching takes on politics, culture, and free expression. In this episode, he and Amanda discuss ho...
7 Okt 202558min
Old School: Lost in Faith (Megan Phelps-Roper)
Welcome to Old School, where we revisit some of our best episodes from previous years with some current reflections on why these episodes are still fascinating. In this “Old School” episode, Megan Phe...
3 Okt 20251h 2min
Ask Amanda Anything – Stand-Up, Trust, and Dating After Notoriety
This week on Ask Amanda Anything: From prison letters to public scrutiny, Amanda reflects on trust, resilience, and what it means to be seen. She shares her take on Kim Kardashian’s surprising role in...
2 Okt 202542min
How Hate Becomes a Path to Compassion (R.G. Shore)
R.G. Shore, author of The Ocean Inside Me and a meditation teacher who began his practice in prison, joins Amanda for a conversation on resilience and self-discovery. They discuss how meditation can t...
30 Sep 20251h 21min
How Trauma Rewires Desire (Katie Simon)
Katie Simon’s latest book, Tell Me What You Like: An Honest Discussion of Sex and Intimacy After Sexual Assault, explores how survivors chart diverse paths to healing. In this episode, she reveals how...
25 Sep 202556min
