Overstimulated

How do you talk to kids about death, God, sex, and where babies come from? On this episode of Overstimulated, comedians and parents Manon Mathews and Vincent Marcus tackle the big questions kids ask, usually on the drive to school.

Manon and Vincent swap stories about giving (or avoiding) the birds and the bees talk, why sex ed should be an ongoing conversation instead of a one-time talk, and how to teach kids to say no. They also get into whether you should ever lie to your kid about death, how to explain heaven and faith, whether to tell your kids you've done drugs, and how young is too young to explain where babies come from. Plus: Vincent's Jennifer Coolidge, Matthew McConaughey, and Michael Caine impressions give the birds and the bees talk, parent hotline calls about a dog's death and the meaning of life, and a guided meditation for parents who just got asked a question they weren't ready for.

This week on Overstimulated, Manon and Vincent are taking a trip down memory lane to revisit the TV shows that raised us! From Doug, Rugrats, and Rocko’s Modern Life to the shows you weren’t allowed to watch (South Park, Beavis and Butt-Head, The Simpsons), Manon and Vincent are how 90s kids’ TV shaped a generation, and how Paw Patrol, Miss Rachel, Peppa Pig, and Cocomelon are shaping kids now. Vincent tells the story of auditioning to be the announcer for the El Paso Chihuahuas. Manon confesses to crying at a Paw Patrol birthday party. And they both admit the iPad comes out at dinner sometimes.Then they take calls on the Overstimulated Hotline: alternatives to iPads for keeping kids busy at restaurants and on planes, when a kid is ready for their first phone, how to limit kids’ screen time when you’re scrolling too, and what to do when your 7-year-old starts narrating his life like a YouTube vlog.If you’re a millennial parent, a 90s kid, or just someone trying to cut down on screen time, this one’s for you.

Laura Clery joins the Overstimulated parenting podcast for a Halloween special about mom life, divorce, and raising kids with humor. Hosts Vincent Marcus and Matt Mathews talk with the comedian and author about her new book, mom guilt, and why she runs a “yes” house.In this episode, Laura opens up about her very public separation and how journaling turned into a book. She also talks about parenting a neurodivergent son and a five-year-old who wants her own YouTube channel, and about co-sleeping after divorce. Plus Halloween trick-or-treating stories, a round of Horrifying or Hilarious parenting moments, and a surprise visit from Pamela Pupkin with her famous Halloween workout.

Got a question about parenting, life, or anything else? Call the Overstimulated Hotline at (213) 429-2007 and leave us a message.

Daniella Monet (Trina Vega of 'Victorious' and 'Hollywood Arts') joins Vincent Marcus and Manon Mathews on Overstimulated to talk about executive producing and starring in Hollywood Arts, the Victorious spin-off now streaming on Netflix. She shares why she stepped away from acting when she got pregnant, the day she had to choose between baby #3 and going back to work, how her kids found out their mom was Trina Vega (thanks, summer camp counselors), and the best parenting advice she's ever gotten: there's no such thing as balance.Plus: Daniella judges wellness parenting trends in Well or Unwell (homemade oat milk, plastic-free kitchens, wooden toys only), invests in a toddler cold plunge on Shark Tank Junior, and takes your calls on onions in socks, canola oil, and reverse osmosis water on the Overstimulated Hotline.

In the first episode of Overstimulated, Manon and Vincent tell how they met, recall why Manon tried to return a week-old yogurt at their favorite store Erewhone, and put celebrities to bed (Matthew McConaughey, Kristen Stewart, Michael Caine). They'll also answer your calls about picky toddlers, clingy boys, a doula who ate all the snacks, and the cereal aisle.Got a question about parenting, life, or anything else?

Call the Overstimulated Hotline at (213) 429-2007 and leave us a message. New episodes every Wednesday.

Overstimulated is the parenting podcast that proves the only way to survive family life is to laugh at it.

Hosted by comedians (and parents) Manon Mathews and Vincent Marcus, this show dives into the beautiful chaos of raising kids. From the impossible messes to the deafening noise, Manon and Vincent validate your stress while finding the humor in the madness.

Tune in to feel seen, heard, and slightly less guilty about hiding in the pantry for five minutes of silence.