Stop Giving Random Parents Your Kids! School Pickup, Mechanic Scams & Doggy Chiropractors | Ep. 36Sep 1, 2026 · 28 minWelcome back to **Hold My Baby**, the parenting podcast where we have years of parenting experience and are still somehow surprised every week by the decisions other parents make. This week, Erik and Kira accidentally discover a genuinely useful parenting hack: Don't want to entertain your kid? Don't. Just point at something in the distance and yell: **“I BET YOU CAN'T GET THERE IN 12 SECONDS!”** Congratulations. You've invented childcare. Welcome to **Hold My Baby**. We're helping parents. We're helping dogs. And soon... **We're helping dogs get into heaven.** ---PlayPlay Stop Giving Random Parents Your Kids! School Pickup, Mechanic Scams & Doggy Chiropractors | Ep. 36
Back to School Drama, Teen Fashion & PLEASE Cut Your Hair! | Hold My Baby Ep. 35Aug 25, 2026 · 29 minWelcome back to **Hold My Baby**, where we lovingly support our children becoming independent human beings... **until they choose a hairstyle we don't understand.** Then suddenly democracy has limits. Erik and Kira kick things off with some aggressively spicy morning energy, childhood trauma projections, Sunset Boulevard construction, and the discovery of perhaps the most motivational gym advertisement ever placed on a Tesla Cybertruck. Nothing says health and wellness quite like being verbally assaulted by a vehicle before breakfast. Welcome to parenting teenagers and preteens: **“Be yourself, sweetheart.”** *...within reason.*PlayPlay Back to School Drama, Teen Fashion & PLEASE Cut Your Hair! | Hold My Baby Ep. 35
Big Feelings” Parenting, No-Touch Tag & Why Two Phones Are ALWAYS Suspicious | Hold My Baby Ep. 34Aug 18, 2026 · 28 minWelcome back to **Hold My Baby**, the parenting podcast where we’re raising emotionally intelligent children... but we’d also really appreciate it if they would clean up their mess. We believe in you. This week, Eric and Kira record way past bedtime, which means the conversation immediately becomes unhinged. This week's parenting argument: 🧠 **Have we gone too far with “big feelings” parenting?** We’re all for helping kids understand their emotions. Truly. But when your child launches something across a public place, maybe before we unpack their emotional journey, we could start with...picking that up.PlayPlay Big Feelings” Parenting, No-Touch Tag & Why Two Phones Are ALWAYS Suspicious | Hold My Baby Ep. 34
We’re Apparently Criminals, Kids Can’t Order Food & Summer Camp Is a Scam | Hold My Baby Ep. 33Aug 11, 2026 · 31 minWe’re Apparently Criminals, Kids Can’t Order Food & Summer Camp Is a Scam | Hold My Baby Ep. 33** Welcome back to **Hold My Baby**, the parenting podcast where we’re trying to raise independent, well-adjusted children while casually discovering that both hosts may have criminal records. This week, Erik and Kira tackle a big parenting debate: **If you already paid for a terrible camp, do you make your kid finish it?** This episode is for every parent trying to raise independent kids while simultaneously wondering: **How much independence are we talking about here?**PlayPlay We’re Apparently Criminals, Kids Can’t Order Food & Summer Camp Is a Scam | Hold My Baby Ep. 33
Pushy Salespeople, Jehovah's Witnesses & The Worst Comedy Gig Ever | Hold My Baby Ep. 32Jul 28, 2026 · 27 minWelcome back to **Hold My Baby**, the parenting podcast where we love our kids... but we're also teaching them one very important life lesson: **You don't have to answer the front door.** This week, Erik and Kira tackle one of modern life's greatest annoyances—people who absolutely refuse to take "No, thank you" for an answer. Inside this episode: 🎭 Erik proudly shares his son's first theater camp production... and the instant celebrity status that came with landing a solo. ⛪ Erik takes a hilarious trip through his childhood, bouncing between Catholicism, Jehovah's Witnesses, and Pentecostal churches. 🚪 HOLD MY BABY: Pushy door-to-door salespeople ☀️ Kira's showdown with an aggressive solar salesperson who refused to leave until her husband came home. 📞 Erik reveals his favorite way to waste telemarketers' time. 🎤 Erik and Kira relive the emotional trauma of "barking" for comedy clubs... including one rejection that still hurts decades later. If you've ever hidden from a salesperson in your own house...this episode is definitely for you.PlayPlay Pushy Salespeople, Jehovah's Witnesses & The Worst Comedy Gig Ever | Hold My Baby Ep. 32
Mom Instincts Are Real, Flying Kids Alone & The Backyard Comedy Show That Actually Worked | Ep. 31Jul 21, 2026 · 33 minWelcome back to **Hold My Baby**, the parenting podcast where we love our kids... but we're also learning that moms have a sixth sense that should probably be classified as a superpower. This week starts with Kira's gut feeling that something was wrong at her son's sleepaway camp... and somehow ends with a comedian performing in her backyard for football parents and absolutely crushingPlayPlay Mom Instincts Are Real, Flying Kids Alone & The Backyard Comedy Show That Actually Worked | Ep. 31
The WORST Playdate Ever, Psycho Parent Texts & 7 Cats in One House | Hold My Baby Ep. 30Jul 14, 2026 · 30 minWelcome back to **Hold My Baby**, the parenting podcast where we love our kids... but we're becoming increasingly convinced that the hardest part of parenting is surviving other parents. This week starts off innocent enough with birthday party planning... ...and somehow ends with **seven cats, fake emergency phone calls, psychotic text messages, and a parent who thought abandoning their child at every school event was totally normal.** In this episode: 🎂 Eric plans an epic Nerf birthday party and debates whether parents should stay or drop off. 🎥 Kira shares how a commercial shoot accidentally turned into free pizza negotiations. 🚸 The difference between parents who communicate... and parents who simply disappear. 😳 The unbelievable story of the mom who repeatedly left her seven-year-old without supervision—and then sent some of the wildest text messages imaginable. 🐱 Kira survives the most uncomfortable playdate ever inside a house with **SEVEN cats**, enough fur to qualify as carpeting, and an Oscar-worthy fake phone call escape. 😂 Eric shares another unforgettable playdate involving a completely naked kid and a very awkward British family. Basically... if you've ever thought, *"Maybe we'll just stay home today,"* this episode will validate every instinct you've ever had. 🐱🎯 **Unofficial Sponsor Shoutouts** And special thanks to every parent who's ever texted **"Running five minutes late"** instead of disappearing into another zip code.PlayPlay The WORST Playdate Ever, Psycho Parent Texts & 7 Cats in One House | Hold My Baby Ep. 30
Father's Day Is a Scam, Influencer Kids & The World's Angriest Bumper | Hold My Baby Ep. 29Jul 7, 2026 · 30 minWelcome back to Hold My Baby, the parenting podcast where we love our kids... but we're also convinced dads deserve a little more than a gas station card and a "World's Okayest Father" mug. This week, Erik and Kira somehow turn Father's Day into a full-on courtroom case, debate whether college is still worth the money, and ask the terrifying question every parent eventually hears: "What if my kid wants to become an influencer?" Along the way they tackle: Why Father's Day always feels like the forgotten holiday Whether college is still a smart investment Why some parents trust everyone with their kids... and others absolutely do not Eric's guide to shutting down angry people with the weirdest one-liners imaginable Welcome to parenting.PlayPlay Father's Day Is a Scam, Influencer Kids & The World's Angriest Bumper | Hold My Baby Ep. 29
Ep 28: College Is a Scam? Giant Service Dogs, Parenting Trust Issues & Dad Bod Summer | Hold My BabyJun 30, 2026 · 35 minWelcome back to **Hold My Baby**, the parenting podcast where we love our kids... but we're also trying to figure out if college, giant airport dogs, and modern parenting have completely gone off the rails. This week Erik and Kira tackle some light parenting topics like: 🎓 Whether college is still worth it 🏖️ Summer pool parties 👨👩👧 The uncomfortable truth about which parents you trust 📱 What happens if your child wants to become an influencer ✈️ Why airlines have apparently decided that giant horse-sized dogs 🏋️ Parents trying to figure out whether teenagers should be lifting weights And of course, we discuss political arguments, social media insanity, overprotective parenting, and why every family eventually becomes a walking psychological case study. If you've ever wondered whether your kid should go to college, start a podcast, or become a welder... This episode is for you.PlayPlay Ep 28: College Is a Scam? Giant Service Dogs, Parenting Trust Issues & Dad Bod Summer | Hold My Baby
Ep 27: Volleyball Parents, Pool Party Phone Bans & The Kid Everyone KnowsJun 23, 2026 · 36 minWelcome back to **Hold My Baby**, the parenting podcast where we love our kids... but we're becoming increasingly concerned about everyone else's. This week Erik and Kira dive headfirst into the wild world of youth sports parents, field trip disasters, and the modern parenting epidemic known as **"Buddy Parenting."** In this episode: 🏐 Kira survives a massive volleyball tournament ⚾ Eric shares the shocking moment a sweet baseball mom 🚸 We discuss *that kid*—you know the one. 📱 Kira proposes a controversial pool party rule 😬 Eric confesses he may have accidentally become a prison warden And somehow we end up debating cargo shorts, Skechers, awkward parent behavior, and why kids desperately need to learn how to talk to actual humans again. You're the real heroes. If you've ever volunteered at a school event and immediately regretted it... This episode is for you. ---PlayPlay Ep 27: Volleyball Parents, Pool Party Phone Bans & The Kid Everyone Knows
Ep 26: Volleyball Parents, Pool Party Phone Bans & The Kid Everyone Knows | Hold My BabyJun 16, 2026 · 33 minWelcome back to **Hold My Baby**, the parenting podcast where we love our kids... but we're becoming increasingly concerned about everyone else's. This week Erik and Kira dive headfirst into the wild world of youth sports parents, field trip disasters, and the modern parenting epidemic known as **"Buddy Parenting."** In this episode: 🏐 Kira survives a massive volleyball tournament ⚾ Eric shares the shocking moment with a "sweet" baseball mom 🚸 We discuss *that kid*—you know the one. 📱 Kira proposes a controversial pool party rule 😬 Eric confesses he may have accidentally become a prison warden And somehow we end up debating cargo shorts, Skechers, awkward parent behavior, and why kids desperately need to learn how to talk to actual humans again. If you've ever volunteered at a school event and immediately regretted it...this episode is for you.PlayPlay Ep 26: Volleyball Parents, Pool Party Phone Bans & The Kid Everyone Knows | Hold My Baby
Ep 25: Sleepaway Camp, Overprotective Parents & Why Girl Scout Cookies Are Trash | Hold My BabyJun 9, 2026 · 32 minWelcome back to **Hold My Baby**, the parenting podcast where we love our kids… but we're also pretty sure every parenting decision somehow ends with therapy. This week, Eric and Kira tackle one of parenting's greatest challenges: **summer vacation.** Not the fun kind—the kind where your kids are suddenly home 24/7 asking, *"What are we doing today?"* before you've even had coffee. Things quickly spiral into: * Sleepaway camp horror stories our parents definitely made up * The difference between healthy independence and parental panic * Why modern parents trust absolutely no one * Childhood chores that would get adults canceled today * Eric cleaning toilets for free and being weirdly proud about it * Kira declaring war on Girl Scout cookies If you've ever questioned another parent's decision while simultaneously questioning your own... Congratulations. You're parenting correctly.PlayPlay Ep 25: Sleepaway Camp, Overprotective Parents & Why Girl Scout Cookies Are Trash | Hold My Baby
Ep 24: Snack Kids, Bad Drivers & Babies Crying in Movie TheatersJun 2, 2026 · 32 minThis episode spirals immediately into: * Why modern kids apparently need snacks every 11 minutes * Kira admitting she may actually BE the problem 😅 * Eric’s immigrant-parent survival techniques * Teaching teenagers to drive while society completely loses its mind * Parents bringing screaming babies into movie theaters * Service dogs the size of actual horses on airplanesPlayPlay Ep 24: Snack Kids, Bad Drivers & Babies Crying in Movie Theaters
Ep 23: TSA Chaos, Wonder Woman School Projects & Airport Parenting Fails | Hold My BabyMay 26, 2026 · 31 minThis episode has everything: * TSA bins becoming the hill Kira is willing to die on * Eric being “randomly selected” at airports forever because… brown * Airport parenting that feels less like parenting and more like surrender * Reclining airplane seats and the silent war of public travel * Parents refusing to tell their kids “that’s not a real person” * Kira’s absolutely unhinged OnlyFans retirement planPlayPlay Ep 23: TSA Chaos, Wonder Woman School Projects & Airport Parenting Fails | Hold My Baby
Ep 22: Playdate Horror Stories, Bad Parenting & Kids With ZERO Survival SkillsMay 19, 2026 · 31 minWelcome back to **Hold My Baby**, the parenting podcast where we love our kids… but we are *this close* to following them to every playdate like undercover agents. In this episode, we ask a very simple question: **Why are other people’s kids… like this??** Things spiral immediately into: * Dropping your kid off at a “safe” house… * Parents not knowing where the kids actually are (cool, cool, cool…) * Why communication between parents is apparently optional now * The missing survival skills in this generation (???!!) * Kids having everything… and still having zero motivation * Are kids actually depressed, or just too comfortable? If you’ve ever dropped your kid off somewhere and immediately thought: *“I made a mistake…”* — this episode is for you.PlayPlay Ep 22: Playdate Horror Stories, Bad Parenting & Kids With ZERO Survival Skills
Ep 21: Verizon Shut Down My Account?! Power Trips, Bad Service & Comedy Club ChaosMay 12, 2026 · 38 minWelcome back to **Hold My Baby**, the parenting podcast where we’re raising kids… while also trying to survive customer service, inflated egos, and people with just a *little* too much authority. This episode really has everything: * Parents realizing their kids are growing up WAY too comfortable (suite life only 😅) * The absolute chaos of dealing with Verizon customer service * Being told you’re not allowed to ask questions about your OWN account * Comedy club security acting like they’re guarding national secrets * Comics being treated like strangers in places they’ve performed for YEARS * The weird ego culture behind comedy industry gatekeeping If you’ve ever dealt with customer service and thought: *“Am I being punk’d right now?”* — this episode is for you.PlayPlay Ep 21: Verizon Shut Down My Account?! Power Trips, Bad Service & Comedy Club Chaos
Ep 20: It's one of THE Talks, Bullying Myths & Rental Car NightmaresMay 5, 2026 · 35 minWelcome back to **Hold My Baby**, the parenting podcast where we love our kids… but also question every parenting decision immediately after making it. Let me stop you right there...today we are talking about: * Parents who are *way too open* vs parents who grew up with zero sex talk * Locker room trauma, nicknames, and why kids are ruthless * The myth of “bullying” vs what bullying actually was growing up * Parenting today vs the “walk uphill both ways while being threatened” era * Why every parent is now documenting EVERYTHING just to protect themselves If you’ve ever thought: *“Am I doing this right… or just surviving?”* — congratulations, you’re one of us.PlayPlay Ep 20: It's one of THE Talks, Bullying Myths & Rental Car Nightmares
Ep 19: Bad Party Food, Gift Etiquette & Parenting JudgmentApr 28, 2026 · 33 minWelcome back to **Hold My Baby**, the parenting podcast where we love our kids… but we will absolutely judge you for bringing off-brand soda to a party. We get into: * Parents drinking (or not drinking) and how we cope with life * Comedy, performing sober, and why being sharp actually matters * Porto’s saving every party like the MVP it is * Why bad party food is actually offensive (yes, we said it) * Parenting paranoia around allergies and food safety * The emotional trauma of giving thoughtful gifts If you’ve ever gone to a party, looked at the food, and thought *“I should’ve eaten before I got here”*… this episode is for you.PlayPlay Ep 19: Bad Party Food, Gift Etiquette & Parenting Judgment
Ep 18: iPad Parents, ‘Be Nice’ Hecklers & Parenting HypocrisyApr 21, 2026 · 29 minWelcome back to **Hold My Baby**, the parenting podcast where we love our kids… but we also expect you to **put the iPad down, be present, and stop yelling “BE NICE” at comedians.** This episode starts with a classic parenting moment: You go to your kid’s school performance to support them… and instead you’re watching the entire show through someone else’s **giant glowing iPad screen** like it’s a drive-in movie from hell. From there, things spiral (as they should): * iPad parents recording ENTIRE performances no one will ever watch * Why your kid actually wants to see your face — not your device * Over-the-top empowerment speeches from strangers (relax, we got it) * Parenting messages that sound good… but make zero sense * Old comics who refuse to evolve (we said what we said) * Comedians being offered “vacation gigs” that actually COST money If you’ve ever sat behind someone recording a full performance and thought *“this is why society is collapsing”* — welcome home.PlayPlay Ep 18: iPad Parents, ‘Be Nice’ Hecklers & Parenting Hypocrisy
Ep 17: Japan Travel Chaos, Car Dealership Hacks & Parenting Fails AbroadApr 14, 2026 · 26 minWelcome back to **Hold My Baby**, the parenting podcast where we love our kids… but also expect them to survive international travel without losing their minds (or ours). In this episode, Erik and Kira take parenting global — literally — with a chaotic **family trip to Japan**, where Eric realizes he is no longer the confident dad… he is now a confused tourist holding Google Translate like it’s a survival tool. We get into: * Traveling internationally with kids and realizing you know NOTHING * Japanese snacks that look cute but might be… questionable * HOLD MY BABY: Why are napkins in Japan the size of a postage stamp? * Tesla vs gas cars (and why parents just want convenience) * Getting detained internationally * And of course… parenting through all of it without losing your mind If you’ve ever traveled with kids and thought *“we are never doing this again”… but then immediately booked another trip*, this episode is for you.PlayPlay Ep 17: Japan Travel Chaos, Car Dealership Hacks & Parenting Fails Abroad
Ep 16: Car Dealership Scams, Tesla vs Gas & Kids Getting BulliedApr 7, 2026 · 30 minWelcome back to **Hold My Baby Podcast**, where two comedian parents attempt to navigate modern parenting, school drama, and adult responsibilities… while barely holding it together. In this episode Erik Rivera and Kira Soltanovich tackle some very important parenting issues, such as: • Buying a new car and realizing dealerships are basically psychological warfare • Why ordering a Tesla online might be the only sane way to buy a car in 2026 • The genius (and slightly terrifying) **“Kira Method” for negotiating car prices** • Electric cars vs gas cars and why parents just want something that works • Kids entering the **fifth-grade hormonal chaos phase** • When your child gets bullied and suddenly you’re ready to fight a ten-year-old’s parents Because let’s be honest… parenting is mostly about trying to raise kind humans while resisting the urge to fight other people’s children.PlayPlay Ep 16: Car Dealership Scams, Tesla vs Gas & Kids Getting Bullied
Ep 15: Kids, Phones, Therapy & Parenting Chaos | When Parents Try Their BestMar 24, 2026 · 29 minWelcome back to **Hold My Baby Podcast** — the parenting podcast where two comedians attempt to raise children while also trying not to completely lose their minds. In this episode, Erik Rivera and Kira Soltanovich dive into the chaos of **modern parenting, phones and kids, generational parenting differences, therapy, and the strange realization that our parents definitely did some questionable things… but somehow we survived.**PlayPlay Ep 15: Kids, Phones, Therapy & Parenting Chaos | When Parents Try Their Best
Ep 14: Korean Spa Chaos, Volunteer Parent Rage & Kids Addicted to PhonesMar 17, 2026 · 32 minWelcome back to **Hold My Baby**, the parenting podcast where we’re just trying to raise decent children… and also survive other people’s parenting choices. In this episode, Erik and Kira spiral into the chaos of modern parenting: Why are kids always on screens? Why do parents never volunteer but always have opinions? And why is Kira so committed to being naked with Koreans? We cover: * The dangers of too much coffee and too much confidence * Coaching Little League because your kid suddenly has friends again * Wild kids at school events whose parents disappear into thin air * Phones at pool parties and why they should be confiscated at the door If you’ve ever thought “why am I the only adult paying attention?” — welcome. This is your support group.PlayPlay Ep 14: Korean Spa Chaos, Volunteer Parent Rage & Kids Addicted to Phones
Ep13: Kids, Phones, Therapy & Sick Children in PublicMar 10, 2026 · 31 minWelcome back to **Hold My Baby**, the parenting podcast where we love our kids… but also believe in boundaries, deodorant, and not showing up to someone’s house with a sick child like it’s a fun surprise. In this episode, Erik and Kira spiral immediately (as usual) into: * Coffee addictions and morning chaos * The eternal parenting debate: **Do you just say NO… or do you ask gentle therapy questions?** * Kids being feral gremlins who shove EVERYTHING into drawers * The horror of your kid repeating “guess who doesn’t use condoms?” at school If you’ve ever wanted to scream “STAY HOME IF YOUR KID THREW UP TODAY”… congratulations. This episode is for you.PlayPlay Ep13: Kids, Phones, Therapy & Sick Children in Public
Ep 12: Volunteer Parent Rage, Party Kids Gone Wild & Crocs at PaintballMar 3, 2026 · 34 minWelcome back to **Hold My Baby**, the parenting podcast where we love our kids deeply… but we also expect basic manners, social skills, and maybe a little gratitude when adults are doing unpaid labor for them. In this episode, Erik and Kira spiral into two of parenting’s greatest nightmares: 1. **Adults who refuse to volunteer but have endless opinions** 2. **Kids at parties who disappear into your house like tiny feral raccoons** We get into: * Korean spas, gym “bang,” and why this podcast needs supervision * Coaching Little League again because your kid suddenly has friends * Volunteering at school and realizing some parents truly do not care * Parent Nights rules: pre-feed your child or don’t come * HOLD MY BABY: kids showing up to paintball in Crocs like it’s a beach day If you’ve ever thought “why am I the only parent doing anything?” — congratulations. This episode is for you.PlayPlay Ep 12: Volunteer Parent Rage, Party Kids Gone Wild & Crocs at Paintball
Ep 11: ChatGPT Parenting, Dumb Dad Movie Tropes & Braggy ParentsFeb 24, 2026 · 32 minWelcome back to **Hold My Baby**, the parenting podcast where we’re raising children, enforcing rules, and quietly wondering why we’re the only ones paying attention. In this episode, Erik and Kira break down the real family hierarchy: Who’s actually in charge? Who’s the sheriff? Who doesn’t even know the dentist’s name? And why does Hollywood insist dads are one step away from burning the house down? Things spiral beautifully into: * Parenting roles: regional manager vs part-time supervisor * Hollywood dads being unrealistically helpless * Kids using AI to cheat smarter, not harder * The nightmare of Chromebooks + YouTube Shorts at school * HOLD MY BABY: braggadocious parents who can’t stop one-upping * The reverse-psychology compliment strategy to humble them If you’ve ever wanted to say “please stop talking” at a school pickup… welcome home.PlayPlay Ep 11: ChatGPT Parenting, Dumb Dad Movie Tropes & Braggy Parents
Ep 10: Water Polo Parenting Fail, Scholarship Dreams & FedEx RageFeb 17, 2026 · 31 minWelcome back to **Hold My Baby**, the parenting podcast where we love our kids… and also want them to be *slightly impressive* someday. Not even famous. Just… employable. Athletic. Motivated. Alive. In this episode, Erik signs his 13-year-old up for **water polo** (because scholarships don’t grow on trees), only for it to become his son’s **first and last class**. We get into the eternal parenting battle: Do you push your kid to stick with something… or do you let them quit immediately and raise a future adult who “doesn’t like hard things”? Then we spiral into: * Parenting teamwork (and when your spouse sabotages your discipline plan) * How kids have zero spark now (sorry, but it’s true) * Why hobbies like golf and running are basically rich-people time travel * Home Depot vs IKEA parenting budgets * FedEx customer service rage and “Is there anything else I can help you with?” Be a friend. Tell a friend. And please… stop letting kids quit after ONE practice.PlayPlay Ep 10: Water Polo Parenting Fail, Scholarship Dreams & FedEx Rage
Ep 9: Christmas Break Parenting Burnout & Why Child-Free People Need to RelaxFeb 10, 2026 · 32 minWelcome back to **Hold My Baby**, the parenting podcast where we love our kids… but we also believe **school should be open 24/7** for the sake of civilization. In this episode, Erik and Kira return from a hiatus with the kind of energy you only get after **three weeks of Christmas break** and zero personal space. They break down why winter break is basically a hostage situation, why camps cost more than rent, and what happens when you’ve already taken away TV, video games, and phones… and your kid is still acting like a villain. Then things get worse (in the best way), because we also get into: * Remodeling a kid’s room while stepping on decapitated Barbie heads * Husbands with garages that look like **Home Depot got punched in the face** * Why kids don’t learn basic life skills anymore * HOLD MY BABY: If you don’t have kids… stop telling parents you’re tired * Doodle dogs, allergies, Whole Foods supplements, and **anal gland expression** (unfortunately) You’re welcome. Now go drink water and send your kids outside.PlayPlay Ep 9: Christmas Break Parenting Burnout & Why Child-Free People Need to Relax
Ep 8: Boat Party Horror Story, Airline Seat Wars & ‘Be Nice’ HecklersFeb 3, 2026 · 33 minWelcome back to **Hold My Baby**, the parenting podcast where we’re raising kids, dodging weird adults, and trying not to get kicked off airplanes for enforcing basic human etiquette. In this episode, Erik and Kira cover the *real* dangers of adulthood: being invited to a “boat party” that turns into a soft-launch threesome, promoters who demand you call them **Captain**, comics with fake one-word stage names, and airline passengers who think the window seat is a community resource. We get into: * Why your wedding ring is a “speed bump,” not a stop * Stage names, DJ names, and why we refuse to call you “Sandman” * The worst bombing stories of Erik’s career * Snoring on planes and why it should be illegal * HOLD MY BABY: getting scolded at a comedy show like it’s church If you’ve ever wanted to say “absolutely not” out loud to a stranger… congratulations. This is your episode.PlayPlay Ep 8: Boat Party Horror Story, Airline Seat Wars & ‘Be Nice’ Hecklers
Ep 7: Family Photos, Teen Mustaches & Public Speakerphone RageJan 27, 2026 · 31 minWelcome back to **Hold My Baby**, the parenting podcast where we lovingly judge your choices while actively questioning our own. This episode starts with denim debates and pajama pants denial, spirals into family photos we *swore* we’d never take, and somehow ends with public speakerphone etiquette, airplane seating warfare, and mustache-based childhood trauma. Erik and Kira unpack: * Pajama pants disguised as “real clothes” * Family portraits, matching pajamas & becoming the parents you mocked * Growing up without photos and why it hits later * Old-school parenting discipline (the *look*, the whisper, the dressing room) * Teen mustaches, shaving politics & rites of passage * Puberty, grooming, and projecting your childhood onto your kids * Speakerphone psychopaths in public * Comedy Store parking lot chaos * Exit-row airplane survival strategies (again, because people are animals) If you’ve ever said *“I used to make fun of those parents… and now I am them,”* welcome home.PlayPlay Ep 7: Family Photos, Teen Mustaches & Public Speakerphone Rage
Ep 6: No Crocs, No Poop & Airline Rage | Hold My BabyJan 20, 2026 · 32 minThis episode starts with smiling anger (the most dangerous kind), detours into crying on airplanes, and somehow lands squarely on **why Crocs are ruining society**, why airline seating should come with photos, and why **your child is absolutely not allowed to poop in our house**.PlayPlay Ep 6: No Crocs, No Poop & Airline Rage | Hold My Baby
Ep 5: School Rules, YouTube Kids & Parenting Without a ManualJan 13, 2026 · 29 minThis episode starts with a brutally honest breakdown of **how much money it costs to look like a woman over 40**, spirals into YouTube phrases your kids should *never* repeat at school, and somehow ends with school lunch rules that feel like minimum-security prison.PlayPlay Ep 5: School Rules, YouTube Kids & Parenting Without a Manual
Ep 4: Trench Coats, Big Feelings & ‘Not In My House’ ParentingJan 6, 2026 · 29 minThis episode starts with a classic Hold My Baby moment: a kid in a full black leather trench coat, gloves, and Terminator sunglasses… in 70-degree Southern California weather. From there, Eric and Chiara spiral (responsibly) into parenting instincts, emo kids, trench coats, “big feelings,” and why some things are simply “not in my house.”PlayPlay Ep 4: Trench Coats, Big Feelings & ‘Not In My House’ Parenting
Ep 3: Disneyland RangeDec 30, 2025 · 30 minIn this episode, Erik and Kira tackle Disneyland chaos, stroller etiquette crimes, screen-obsessed children, video game addiction, and why 5:30 a.m. is not a reasonable time to play Roblox like a hedge fund manager. From leash backpacks (no), to stroller-sized teenagers (also no), to comedy audiences who demand to speak to the manager — this one is pure parental rage therapy.PlayPlay Ep 3: Disneyland Range
Ep 2: The TalkDec 23, 2025 · 28 minComedians and parents Erik Rivera and Kira Soltanovich attempt to talk about “the talk” — and immediately derail into debates about whiteness, puberty horror stories, Netflix parental controls and why strict parenting is basically a launchpad for chaos.PlayPlay Ep 2: The Talk
Ep 1: Kira Is Erik BackwardsDec 16, 2025 · 32 minInaugural EpisodePlayPlay Ep 1: Kira Is Erik Backwards