The Longest Shortest Time

The Longest Shortest Time


Latest Episodes

Introducing Here Lies Me
November 03, 2021

It's been 2 years since LST ended and now Hillary has a new show! Here Lies Me is dramedy about middle school for teen and adult fans of PEN15 and Big Mouth. Listen to an excerpt (plus a special messa

An Update from Hillary and Introducing The Suga
September 01, 2020

Our show ended back in December, and the world has changed a lot since then. Tune in for an update on what Hillary’s been up to—and a podcast recommendation. To see Hillary's quarantine journal drawings and find out about her new project when she's ready

Parents Sometimes Understand
December 18, 2019

Let's just say this one's inspired by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince. *Note: there is some cursing in this episode — and some talk about the tooth fairy — so you might not want to listen with your kids.* This is the last episode of The Longest Short

Ina May's Guide, Completely Revised and Updated
December 11, 2019

The mother of modern midwifery returns to tell you (yes, YOU) that if you didn’t have a “natural birth,” you are not a failure. Heads up, this episode contains discussion of childbirth injuries and traumatic birth. To join the conversation, go to longe

Busy Philipps Works the Postpartum Hollywood System
December 04, 2019

Busy Philipps has been working in Hollywood since she was 19 years old. She's always played by the rules when she's had to, but after she had kids, she started making her own rules—at work and at home. This episode contains graphic language and is not s

We Made You A Mix Tape
November 27, 2019

A baby picked up by the police, the joy and terror of kale, and talking birth control in front of your dad. Three little treasures that we’ve been dying to share with you! This episode contains some uncensored curse words. To join the conversation, go t

John Hodgman On Being A Villain Without Really Trying
November 20, 2019

John Hodgman has made a career out of playing elitist villains on TV. He later realized he's been a villain in real life, too — including, sometimes, to his own children. This episode contains graphic language is not suitable for children. To join the

The, Like, Show. Wavy Edition
November 13, 2019

Our teen panel is back with more parenting advice! Wanna know when to give your kid a smartphone? Why mumble rap is cool? How to maintain a strong relationship with your child? Molly, Mason, and Quincy have the answers. To join the conversation, go to lo

It’s A Real Mother, Part 5: Now What?
November 06, 2019

Author Brigid Schulte fills us in on the current state of working mom discrimination in the United States. And one brave listener shares a story that might just inspire you to fight for changes at your job. To join the conversation, go to longestshortest

How Raina Telgemeier Got Guts
October 30, 2019

Bees, needles, vomit, and atomic bombscartoonist Raina Telgemeier was afraid of them ALL. Hear how she learned to manage her fears, and how she became a hero to children around the globe.To join th