Emily Bazelon, Dan Kois, and Meghan O'Rourke discuss Alison Bechdel's comic memoir Are You My Mother?: A Comic Drama
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Dec 2025
Death, Sex & Money | Samin Nosrat’s Recipe for Self-Compassion
After the blockbuster success of her first book, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, Samin Nosrat felt pressure to follow it up with something big. But when depression and grief hit, she was forced to slow down and accept help (and cooking) from people around her. In this episode, Samin talks ... Show More
59m 37s
Sep 2021
The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas (with Listener Paige!)
<p>Ellen and Mom are joined by listener Paige to discuss the steaminess, shirtlessness, and sexist piggedness in The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas! Plus, we get to know Paige a little better!<br/><br/>Today's podcast is sponsored by Breaking Badger by Shelly Laurens ... Show More
1h 36m
May 2023
Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn
<p>Ellen and Mom discuss the friend fic, family drama, and female friendships in Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn. Plus, a therapy session and anniversary. <br/><br/>Come hang out with us! <br/>Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsrom<br/>Facebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebo ... Show More
1h 39m
Mar 2024
Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey (with Listener Ashley!)
<p>Ellen and Mom are joined by Listener Ashley to discuss the grumpy golfer, glucose levels, and good clean "fun" in Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey. Plus, more tangents than usual and we get to know Ashley a little better.<br/><br/>Come hang out with us! <br/>Twitter/Ins ... Show More
2h 16m
Oct 2023
Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon
<p>Ellen and Mom discuss the comic cons, curriculum, and coaching in Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon. Plus, sex positivity and more about comic cons than you ever wanted to know. <br/><br/>Come hang out with us! <br/>Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsrom<br/>Facebook G ... Show More
1h 36m