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Becoming Ma
Becoming Ma is a comedy podcast between two sisters who break down their unavoidable transformation into the woman who raised them. From suddenly caring way too much about setting a holiday table to hand-washing to that fake voice you put on for a customer service representative who’s simply trying to help you reset a password, every episode explores the tiny, everyday moments that make you stop and think OMG we are slowly Becoming Ma. Part observational comedy and part group therapy, Becoming…
Episodes
- Becoming Ma
Trick or Treat!
In this Halloween edition of Becoming Ma, Rachel and Pamela show up as two takes on Phyllis Nefler from their favorite movie, Troop Beverly Hills! Dressed in…
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Eyes in the Back of My Head
Rachel Shapiro and Pamela revisit the funny, unforgettable things our moms used to say—from “I have eyes in the back of my head” to the myth about swallowing…
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A Daughter...Just like YOU!
EPISODE DESCRIPTION - Rachel and Pamela turn their mom's most-used phrases into a hilarious family codebook—and somehow it becomes a surprisingly sweet lesson…
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You're SO invited to our Bat Mitzvah!
Our sincere apologies: This episode has some audio issues (we're still learning) Episode Description - Rachel, Pamela, and longtime friend Kimberly Sue take a…
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Back in my Day...(the 90s)
EPISODE DESCRIPTION - Today's kids run the house, but Rachel and Pamela are remembering when one look, one full name, or one threat to pull the car over was…
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Ma's Silent Judgements
EPISODE DESCRIPTION - The most relatable thing about your mom might be the judgment you never hear out loud. Rachel Shapiro and Pamela get hilariously honest…
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Episode 6: Hectic High Holidays
EPISODE DESCRIPTION - The advice everyone gives about holiday prep is backwards: waiting until the last minute guarantees stress, wardrobe panic, and a very…
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Ma vs. Technology: Part 2
Technology gets a lot less intimidating when you realize the real problem is usually the portal, the password, or the person on the other end of the phone…
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Ma vs. Technology
Technology is not the problem...it's the gap between how ma uses it and how everybody else does. Pamela and Rachel break down the hilariously relatable ways…
- Becoming Ma
Episode 3: You Made a Beautiful Holiday...
EPISODE DESCRIPTION - Rachel and Pamela break down the very specific art of entertaining like Ma - from setting the table days ahead to making every guest feel…
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Episode 2: Family Catch Phrases...Use it in Good Health
EPISODE DESCRIPTION - Evidence of becoming your mother sometimes shows up in the catchphrases, the cleanup habits, the wardrobe, and the way you survive family…
- Becoming Ma
Episode 1: Becoming Ma
When sisters start talking about how they’re turning into their mother, the result is part comedy, part confession, and completely relatable. Pamela and Rachel…
- Becoming Ma
Intro: Meeting Pamela and Rachel
Trying to upload the right file! Pamela Lipper and Rachel Shapiro introduce their new podcast with honest, funny, sisterly banter and a behind-the-scenes look…