Denial Bus

Denial Bus

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Denial Bus episodes

  • Episode 20 - Interview with Sean Anders, Director and Co-Writer of Instant Family, Part 1

    First up is a Quickie: Review of 3 Big Questions for a Frantic Family by Patrick Lencioni (not a sponsored review). Patti is very excited about the changes she has witnessed with her own family from implementing a few of the suggestions.

    Then it's Part 1 of our interview with Sean Anders, Director and Co-Writer of the film Instant Family starring Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne. Instant Family was the ME's favorite film of 2018 and they dig deep into Sean's inspirations for writing the film, how Hollywood reacted, and then begin discussing his own experience of adopting three children from foster care. 

    49 min
  • Quickie: Worst Day Ever - Mi
    Welcome to a new feature called Quickies! These are short bonus clips you can listen to get your Mother Effin' fix on during the week. 
    Our first Quickie is a Worst Day Ever from Heather's sister Mi, in North Hollywood, CA.
    Want to tell us your Worst Day Ever? Leave us a message at 818-533-8656 or email us at [email protected].
    2 min
  • Episode 19 - Happy Anniversary!
    It's been a year since the Mother Effers started comedy and met each other. They rehash their memories of their first show and talk about why they think they became such good friends so quickly. Then continuing the "how we met" topic, each of the MEs discusses how they met their spouse, what their proposal was like, and what they thought about their wedding. Can you guess who has the more romantic story?
    48 min
  • Episode 18 - Self Esteem Demon
    The Mother Effers will be performing together March 04, 7:30pm in the Yoo-Hoo Room at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank, CA. If you're in the Los Angeles area make sure to stop by and catch your favorite foster adopt comedic moms in action. 
    It's a week discussing the Self Esteem Demon. That's the voice in your head or that little guy on your shoulder that tries to convince you everyday that you're a failure. These ladies face off with theirs as Heather reveals her biggest fear of performing on stage. Then the moms have some sad rants about having to be continuously confronted about the fact their foster adopt children are neurotypical and each day is a constant reminder of the challenges they face.
    37 min
  • Episode 17 - Say My Name
    It's a discussion about frustrations, tantrums, and name changes. First the ladies dig into what's frustrating them with standup comedy and the difficulties of balancing their home life with the open mic scene. Then it's on to a touchy subject - do you change your foster adopt child's name. Hear how each Mother Effer addressed this situation. After this, the moms discuss tantrums and trying to teach their kids that life isn't fair.
    37 min
  • Episode 16 - 3 Or Less, 5 Or More
    Heather has a manager and booked a commercial on her second audition. Listen as she describes the process of auditioning and how well she enjoyed her first commercial shoot. Then the MEs dig deep into their "Go To" lists. From meals, to comedians, to date nights with the husband, the divide between the two mothers grows wider. Patti likes to keep things simple and easy with 3 steps or less, while Heather prefers specifics and detail that are 5 steps or more. Is Heather's ramen meal too complicated? Should Patti wash her belly button? Will they ever agree again?
    49 min
  • Episode 15 - Cassie Hawkins-Leone Interview, Former Foster Teen
    The Mother Effers sit down with Cassie Hawkins-Leone and discuss her experience as an older child in foster care and being adopted at 16. It's an emotional discussion that digs deep into very raw and honest feelings. How has foster care impacted her? How did the abuse affect relationships as she matured? What is her relationship like with her birth and adoptive families then and today? Find out this and much more, including Cassie's own words of inspiration for other foster kids.
    51 min
  • Episode 14 - Equal And Opposite Reaction
    This week the Mother Effers discuss various reactions they have had in their lives. First, it's about their comedy and how it has grown into something more for themselves. Then they discuss the family and friend reactions to their choice to adopt. It's not all hugs and smiles as they deal with social abandonment, cultural challenges, and their own feelings at unexpected moments of loss.
    39 min
  • Episode 13 - Running On Empty

    Patti and Heather are trying to get back into the swing of things in the New Year. Battling sleep deprivation, lack of privacy, and what's bugging them they find the humor and discuss where they find material for their jokes. In this episode they also discuss the benefits of taking a comedy class to help hone their skills. Then it's on to the MOMMY WARS. Moms, and even Dads, you know these other parents. These are the ones who have something to say about how everyone else is living their life. They also delve into not looking like their kids and trying out 23 and Me. 

    47 min
  • Episode 12 - Long Live The Resolution
    Heather and Patti go over their New Year’s Resolutions for comedy, family, themselves, and the Mother Effin’ podcast. The Mother Effers have had an exciting 2018 and look towards an even brighter 2019. Of course, they will be sharing each failure and victory with, you, the listeners. Thank you for listening and sharing! We’ll see you in the New Year!
    39 min

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Listen each week as the podcast discusses motherhood, foster care, adoption, special needs and whatever else is bugging them.