Laugh Lines with Kim & Penn Holderness

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Our Ridiculous Marriage Debates

#40 trending · Education

How long can leftovers sit in the fridge before they become a health hazard? Are decorative pillows a waste of money? And is my husband trying to steal my Christmas joy?

Oct 27
40 min

Awkward Phases & Wonder Years with Danica McKellar

Remember when we got terrible perms, passed notes in class, and had to survive our awkward teenage years without beauty filters? (I swear kids these days don't have awkwa

Oct 20
47 min

We're In Bed & We've Got Stories

After 11 days across the country powered by gummy bears, Penn and I are back from our "Get It Done & Have Fun" book tour. (Don't worry Nashville, we will see you soon!) W

Oct 13
50 min

Do Men Need Better Friends? with Richard Reeves

Friends, this podcast has been months in the making. For years, Penn has come home from entire weekends with his guy friends with zero new information about their lives.

Oct 6
1 h 12 min

Trick Your ADHD Brain Into Getting Stuff Done

Yay! Our new children’s book Get It Done & Have Fun! ADHD Hacks for Awesome Kids is out TODAY! This week to celebrate, Penn and I are sharing our favorite ways to trick A

Sep 29
48 min

We Need Creativity & Saxophone Solos with John Green

Have you ever loved doing something and then forgot why you loved it in the first place? Same. This week, we’re talking with the incredibly thoughtful (and incredibly del

Sep 22
43 min

American Idol, Empty Nests & Second Acts with Clay Aiken

Friends, the Clay Aiken came to our attic! This week on Laugh Lines, Penn and I had SO much fun sitting down with multi-platinum singer, Clay Aiken, to talk about behind-

Sep 15
1 h 19 min

Rethinking Tech In Schools with Jared Cooney Horvath

Technology is such a huge part of our kids’ lives, especially at school, that we don’t always stop to ask: Is all of it actually helping them learn? This week, neuroscien

Sep 8
1 h 04 min

Remembering Penn's Mom: Grief, Laughter & Our "Death Wishes"

My mom passed away last week after a very long battle with Alzheimer’s and dementia. If you’ve ever loved someone through this disease, you probably understand how compli

Sep 1
49 min

What Our Neurodivergent Kids Need with Dr. Emily King

Even when everything is going right, parenting a neurodivergent kid can be emotional. (And yes, I cry this episode... twice.) This week, Penn and I are joined by our frie

Aug 25
1 h 01 min

Weird Jobs & Amazing Race Challenges

Recently, Penn and I asked you to tell us about your weirdest summer jobs. From working in customer service for the WOW Chips debacle to a stripping gorilla, you really s

Aug 18
47 min

Do We Really Get Along & Alzheimer's Update

Recently, a dear friend asked me: "Do you and your husband actually get along all the time? Tell me the truth." So this week on Laugh Lines, we are pulling back the curta

Aug 11
48 min

Rejection Sensitivity & ADHD with Dr. Sasha Hamdani

Have you ever replayed a conversation in your head for three days because someone might have been upset with you? Friend... same. This week on Laugh Lines, Penn and I sit

Aug 4
1 h 06 min

Wait, Are We "Gentle Parenting?" with Jon Fogel

Penn and I have joked about gentle parenting on this podcast more than once. As Gen X parents, it always sounded a little... soft. So when parenting coach Jon Fogel joine

Jul 28
1 h 05 min

Empty Nest Lessons & Estrogen Shortages

This week on Laugh Lines, Penn and I not only strip down due to our A/C being out... AGAIN! We also tackle two things I never expected to happen in the same podcast: Beco

Jul 21
59 min

Beach Reads, Blockbuster, & Writing Your Novel with Emily Giffin

What do Blockbuster cards, Duke basketball, and a lifelong dream of writing a novel have in common? Somehow they all end up in this episode! This week, Penn and I are joi

Jul 14
55 min

College Advice From Our Daughter, Lola Holderness!

Last year, I was the mom crying in the Target parking lot while buying dorm room supplies. This year? Our daughter Lola is back home after her freshman year of college, a

Jul 7
40 min

Career Advice & Gen X Cold Case

This week on Laugh Lines, Penn and I cover a lot of ground... from career advice for creative dreamers to one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of our childhood: Whateve

Jun 30
47 min

Attacked by Love Island & Stop Saying "That's The Way It Is"

This week on Laugh Lines, I learned two things about myself: I'm deeply triggered by people yelling at graduation ceremonies and I'm officially old enough to be attacked

Jun 23
49 min

Running Man Fights Alzheimer's & Gen X Relics

This week on Laugh Lines, we're making a strong case that the Running Man may be more powerful than we ever realized. After reading a fascinating study on dancing and bra

Jun 16
52 min

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#89 ▼ 14 Education US

#58 ▼ 7 Self-Improvement US

What listeners say

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I am a teenage girl which is not the target demographic for this podcast yet I still find it relatable and funny. When I was younger my best friend showed me their YouTube channel for the first time and I was hooked. I have always loved Penn and Kim and it always feels so refreshing to listen to this podcast. I don’t have adhd that I know of but i always find it interesting to learn about so that I know what people around me might need. Thank you for making this community of people a part of your life, I can’t wait to listen more! ❤️Ellie

Ellieistheawesomest · Sep 2026

I love this podcast. I can be guaranteed to laugh and to learn something. Penn and Kim are terrific hosts and I look forward to listening every week.

LilyMacLiam · Jul 2026

I appreciate the vulnerability of Kim to share her diagnosis of ADHD. I listened to this podcast while I awaited the diagnosis of my son. He is very impulsive but not hyperactive. None of his teachers ever suspected it but we had been questioning it for years. I had yet to do a deep dive into ADHD and how it presents itsself in subtle ways that isn’t losing everything and fidgeting. In the middle of listening to your podcast, I threw racing thoughts into ChatGPT. How my brain worked was explained perfectly. What I hadn’t been able to explain to my husband was right there perfectly worded. This was step 1 of getting a diagnosis for myself. I never would have expected I had ADHD but the focus and patience I now have on medication is a life changer. I have been listening to your podcast and watching your videos since before COVID. Watched Penn stare at a clue for 45 min and Kim jump off a bridge. I appreciate everything you guys do to share ADHD with the world. Especially how ADHd and perimenopause work together. Continue to share the good, the bad and the ugly.

SamM975 · Jul 2026

It was a beautiful evening for a walk and on most walks I listen to music…however, one of your videos popped up and I was so into it I was almost trampled by a herd of deer! Not joking. A couple walking by said they wondered if I was ever going to notice . LOL! I told them I was listening to you guys and they said “ Oh! We love them!” You two really are great walking “companions” Thanks for all the laughs!

KimiWey · Apr 2026

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