Don't Listen To Us with Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody

Mandy Patinkin Wants to Be Composted (Yes, Really)

Mandy, Kathryn and Gideon Grody-Patinkin kick things off with a spirited round of Would You Rather? They settle an important debate: should you get a pet T-Rex? Then, listener Robyn asks a deeply personal question: what's the best way to honor her late husband? And Mandy is passionately all-in on human composting, leading to an emotional discussion about death, memorials, and why it's so important to tell your loved ones exactly what you want done with your remains. Finally, the tables turn as Mandy and Kathryn get to ask Gideon the questions for a change. Naturally, a rant about the state of the world ensues. Have a question, story, weird thought to share with Mandy and Kathryn? Drop us a voice memo here: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskMandyandKathryn or send an email to askmandyandkathryn@gmail.com. 👉 Subscribe so you don’t miss a new episode every week! 🎧 Listen to the podcast on all platforms: https://lemonada.lnk.to/DontListenToUsYT 📱Follow us: @mandypatinkin @lemonadamedia #MandyPatinkin #KathrynGrody #Podcast #DontListenToUs 3 Million Butts Love TUSHY. Get 10% off TUSHY with the code DONTLISTEN at https://hellotushy.com/DONTLISTEN Go to quince.com/dontlisten for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Chapters: 00:00 Mandy, Kathryn & Gideon Intro 00:30 Would You Rather? Game 03:01 Would You Keep a Pet Dinosaur? 04:28 Can You Train a T. Rex? 09:36 Listener Robyn's ALS Story 11:12 How Should You Honor a Loved One? 13:03 Human Composting Explained 18:02 Choosing Natural Organic Reduction 21:57 Green Burial & Human Composting in New York 22:16 Shroud Burials and Saying Goodbye 23:14 How Human Composting Actually Works 23:41 Why Touch Matters in Grief 24:09 Talking to Your Family About Death 27:58 Mandy Patinkin Wants to Be Composted 30:02 Gravestones, Memorials & Legacy 32:15 Making Peace with Death 34:58 Why You Should Share Your Final Wishes 36:43 Mandy & Kathryn Ask Gideon Anything 38:42 Finding Joy in an Anxious World 41:20 Listener Questions & Closing Thoughts 42:18 Credits & Where to Watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How AI is Scaring Hollywood

Will AI replace actors? Could it take away the jobs that launch creative careers? And how will we know what's real online? If you've wondered what AI means for actors, writers, musicians, filmmakers—or anyone whose work depends on creativity—this conversation is for you. This week, Mandy Patinkin, Kathryn Grody and Gideon are joined by Tony Award-winning sound designer Mikaal Sulaiman for a fascinating conversation about AI, Hollywood, creativity and what should stay unmistakably human. They debate whether AI is inevitable, whether your face and voice should belong to you, and why the biggest impact may be on the next generation trying to break into film, TV and music. Plus, Mandy’s alter ego and Gideon surprises his parents with an unexpected hobby list that includes burlesque, pickleball and bodybuilding. Have a question, story, weird thought to share with Mandy and Kathryn? Drop us a voice memo here: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskMandyandKathryn or send an email to askmandyandkathryn@gmail.com. 👉 Subscribe so you don’t miss a new episode every week! 🎧 Listen to the podcast on all platforms: https://lemonada.lnk.to/DontListenToUsYT 📱Follow us: @mandypatinkin @lemonadamedia #MandyPatinkin #KathrynGrody #Podcast #DontListenToUs Thanks to Article for sponsoring this podcast! Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit https://www.article.com/dontlisten and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. Chapters: 00:00 Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody sing the national anthem (kind of). 00:39 Remembering Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration and Somewhere Over the Rainbow. 02:19 Meet Mandy's underground alter ego - born in the crust of the earth. 07:16 Can Mandy & Kathryn guess today's mystery guest? 09:40 Meet our guest: Mikaal Sulaiman, Tony Award-winning sound designer for Death of a Salesman with Nathan Lane. 14:55 Will anyone get their first acting job anymore? 19:22 Kathryn pushes back: AI isn't inevitable. 23:05 How do we prove we're human online? 25:29 Can you still tell what's AI and what's human? 27:38 Is AI helping creativity—or replacing it? 30:49 Can AI own your face? 32:55 Is AI killing entry-level jobs in creative industries? 36:54 Would Mandy Patinkin let AI replace him? 42:51 Gideon gives Mandy & Kathryn the world's strangest hobby quiz. 45:40 Bodybuilding vs. strength training, what's the difference? 46:13 Never give up on hotness. 47:48 Kathryn's surprise trumpet performance. 48:02 Goodbye! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Relationship Anxiety: Bodily Functions & Being Human

We will be back next week. This episode is for the theatre nerds. We see you! It’s also for anyone who has ever wondered how to navigate bodily functions in a new relationship. So, everyone. Plus, a moving segment on being your own cheerleader. Oh, and Kathryn brings back the word ‘respair.’ Have a question, story, weird thought to share with Mandy and Kathryn? Drop us a voice memo here: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskMandyandKathryn or send an email to askmandyandkathryn@gmail.com. 👉 Subscribe so you don’t miss a new episode every week! 🎧 Listen to the podcast on all platforms: https://lemonada.lnk.to/DontListenToUsYT 📱Follow us: @mandypatinkin @lemonadamedia #MandyPatinkin #KathrynGrody #Podcast #DontListenToUs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Try This: Tenants Are Fighting for Their Right to Clean Air

Enjoy this episode of Good Things, a Lemonada show that amplifies the good work being done by activists and organizers all over the country.  Most people think of pollution as something outside, like smog and exhaust. But gas stoves, ovens, furnaces, and water heaters can actually release nitrogen dioxide directly into your home. For renters, that's a problem without easy solutions: unlike homeowners, they can't simply swap in safer, cleaner energy sources, and landlords and policymakers have been slow to act. In this episode, host Gloria Riviera speaks with Adama Moussa Harouna and Tanushree Dutta Isaacman, organizers at Action in Montgomery, about their work pushing for safer living conditions, lower toxic emissions, and a more sustainable energy future for renters. This episode was made in partnership with Action in Montgomery. To learn more about their work, visit actioninmontgomery.org  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do Your Friends Have to Share Your Values?

Should you tell a friend you think their job is unethical? Mandy and Kathryn disagree. A listener asks about using AI as a creative. Mandy and Kathryn play the role of their lives - AI bots. Find out what prompts they used. Oh, and Gene Kelly’s wife calls to chat about the famous dancer and actor’s final years and his advice to Mandy. This episode originally aired on 11/19/2025. Have a question, story, weird thought to share with Mandy and Kathryn? Drop us a voice memo here: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskMandyandKathryn or send an email to askmandyandkathryn@gmail.com. 👉 Subscribe so you don’t miss a new episode every week! 🎧 Listen to the podcast on all platforms: https://lemonada.lnk.to/DontListenToUsYT  📱Follow us: @mandypatinkin @lemonadamedia  #MandyPatinkin #KathrynGrody #Podcast #DontListenToUs Head over to Booking.com and start your listing today. Chapters: 00:00 - How we’re feeling today.  01:02 - Mandy's favourite vs Gideon’s favourite joke. 03:09 - Would you tell a friend to quit a job you think is unethical? Mandy and Kathryn disagree. 15:01 - What are the boundaries of using AI in the creative space?  18:40 - Becky gets up! Did you see her?  19:09 - Kathryn’s fear of AI and how Mandy uses it in his concerts.   23:45 - Mandy and Kathryn try their hand at playing an AI bot. Find out what prompts they gave.  25:46 - Iconic dancer Gene Kelly’s widow - Patricia Kelly - asks a question!    27:23 - Gene Kelly’s advice to a young Mandy.  32:27 - How Gene Kelly and Patricia met and other memories.  38:21 - Gene Kelly’s later years and lessons in aging. 45:02 - Singing in the Rain is public domain…so the family sings! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices