Patti Smith Made Me Feel Better (Season 1, Episode 3)

What’s the difference between taking time off to take care of your kids versus taking that time to travel the world? Tally and her producer discuss it. Also, Patti Smith knows about mothering.

The book Justice, Gender, and the Family is here.

Patti Smith’s complete interview is here.

Musical thanks to Podington Bear, ending satellites, and Jahzzar of the Free Music Archive.

Thanks to Maria Schamis Turner, Associate Producer for this episode.

This Discussion is Retro (Season 1, Episode 2)

Tally looks at gender roles in hers and other households and asks her father what feminism means to him. Spoiler alert: he has no clue.

The New York Times/CBS News/Kaiser Family Foundation poll is here.

Here is more on Joel Yanofsky’s excellent book on his son’s journey with autism (sometimes “journey” is the only word).

Thanks to Maria Schamis Turner, Associate Producer for this episode.

Super special thanks to Podington Bear, Jackson F. Smith, and Jahzzar of the Free Music Archive.

Getting Back Out There (Season 1, Episode 1)

Tally lays out her situation and makes a move to restart her filmmaking career. She talks about “freelancer math” and asks her family some big questions, getting the most surprising answer from her son.

If you want to read the New York Times article mentioned in the episode: Our ‘Mommy’ Problem by Heather Havrilesky.

Thanks to Maria Schamis Turner, Associate Producer for this episode and to Elias Blunden-Stone for all his design and creative help. He did the super-cute FDB logo!

Very special music thanks to Podington Bear, Chris Zabriskie, and Mount Eerie from the Free Music Archive.