Writer-director and “GLOW” actress Kimmy Gatewood has combined her two worlds of entertainment and motherhood into one lighthearted and provoking podcast, “Mother of All Shows.” The new podcast, which is presented by Earios and drops every Wednesday, explores the perils and triumphs of being a modern parent through comedy, experts and panels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You may recognize Kimmy as Stacey Beswick — one of the Beatdown Bitties on “Glow” — or as one-third of the World War II musical comedy trio Apple Sisters. She has also appeared on “Conan,” “A Christmas Story Live!,” and “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kimmy chatted (and made us belly-laugh) about her newest venture into podcasting and why you should listen — whether you are a mom or not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What was the inspiration behind creating “Mother of All Shows”?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When I got pregnant, I was overwhelmed by everything I read on the internet – what I couldn’t eat and drink, how I was already putting my child at a disadvantage by not reading to her in utero or how she would never have confidence because I didn’t sign her up in fetal krav maga — I joke, that’s not a thing…right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n I also want to create a space where I could reevaluate the things I read and hear on the internet and the news. Becoming a parent is such a big transition in life and so many people have so many opinions; I figured I’d go back to the fountain of knowledge, which is real moms. As much as technology and knowledge is at our fingertips, I often feel deeply out of touch and scattered; I’m sure that’s the lack of sleep and my daughter’s packed gymnastic\/soccer\/girl scouts schedule too. So, I talk to experts in the field to help me decode the mom philosophies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I also wanted to provide a space without judgement, better understanding and most importantly a sense of humor. If you want to get a taste, check out this video I did while 8 months pregnant “Nesting Like a Motherf*&” (warning: NSFW)
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