This is a parenting podcast ABOUT the parent. New dad and comedian Joon Chung asks guests how they were raised, how that’s made them who they are for better or worse, and how they want to parent their own kids. It’s an exploration of how much nurturing can impact our lives.
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Kathleen Kim talks about her mom's hyper criticism of her (but came around after Kathleen beat cancer), how her dad's sense of humor and bluntness inspired her to create a Dad in a Bear Suit character, and how much she loves seeing her daughter being a good friend.
Kathleen helped create and puppeteers Jiyoung and Elena on Sesame Street. She's an actor, voiceover artist, and see her perform as Dad in a Bear Suit in NYC!
28 Aug 2025
E9 - Saying I Love You Isn't Natural
In this episode, I talk about how I've had a hard time saying, "I love you," to my baby. It's a work in progress. Subscribe, review, and listen.
29 Jul 2025
E8 - Venessa Diaz - Doing Art for My Ancestors
Venessa Diaz is a writer, performer, and activist for the disability community. We talk about Venessa’s rocky relationship with her mother, her father’s social anxiety, what advocating an artistic community does her for children, two of whom are twins with Down syndrome. Venessa also talks about how writing and performing opened up her understanding of the trauma the women in her family faced.
15 Jul 2025
E7 - Ritch Duncan - You Can Do It
Ritch Duncan grew up in suburban Massachusetts as the middle child to his father who was a teacher and his mother who was a Unitarian Universalist minister. So it's no wonder he became a standup comedian -- communicating to the masses. Ritch talks with Joon about his father's dry sense of humor, how his mother was punk rock for being in a leadership role in the church, his relationship to finances, and his proudest achievement in seeing how independent his daughter's become.
10 Jul 2025
E6 - Thank You Penny
When I was on paternity leave, I recorded a few thank you's to my daughter. This episode, I listen back to that recording and offer my gratitude to Penny.
1 Jul 2025
E5 - Angel Yau - Scared to Say the Wrong Thing
Angel Yau shares how her parents' anxiety and humor shape their interactions, revealing the impact of language barriers and cultural differences in this interview.
25 Jun 2025
E4 - Nature vs Nurture
The host explores the interplay of nature and nurture, revealing how inherent observational skills influenced a path toward comedy and writing.
17 Jun 2025
#3 - Mic Nguyen - Kindness is a Strength
Mic Nguyen shares experiences with racism, discusses his views on money and success, and reveals his grandfather's influence on his fashion sense in an interview.
10 Jun 2025
E2 - Defining Fatherhood
The host explores the evolving definition of fatherhood and shares personal perspectives on its meaning in this episode.
3 Jun 2025
Darnell Lamont Walker - Travel, Create, Hustle
Darnell Lamont Walker discusses balancing family, pursuing passions like writing and travel, and overcoming fears to live a fulfilling life, revealing his gratitude for his son's filmmaking career in this interview.
21 May 2025
Introduction - What's the show about?
Host Joon Chung introduces "It's a Parent" podcast, exploring the profound influence of upbringing on parenting styles and choices through conversations with parents.
Who has been a guest on It’s a Parent Podcast
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Angel Yau
Mic Nguyen
Darnell Lamont Walker
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YouTube views
89
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
7 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 44 / 100
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YouTube
63
Engagement
32
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