
The Longest Shortest Time
Hosted by Hillary Frank · Hillary Frank | Realm
4.7from 4,167 ratings
- 302
- Episodes
- 77
- Transcribed
- 4,167
- Ratings
- Weekly
- Cadence
- 2010
- First episode
About The Longest Shortest Time
Stories of pregnancy, birth, fertility, intimacy after kids, and the surprises of perimenopause. The Longest Shortest Time is your companion for all stages of reproductive and women's health. Host and journalist Hillary Frank brings depth and humor to conversations about the physical and emotional realities of parenting, and of living in a body that keeps changing—but you don’t have to be a parent (or woman) to listen! The Longest Shortest Time is back after a 5-year hiatus! New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Join LST+ for community, ad-free listening, and access to You Know What, our premium show featuring college students speaking candidly about sex, dating, and relationships. If you’re new to the show or want to get reacquainted, check out some of our classic episodes: • #27 Rewriting Your Birth Story • #88 W. Kamau Bell Asks His Mom About Sex • The Accidental Gay Parents Series (#60, #62, #80, #81, #125, #211) • #79 Terry Gross on Not Having Kids • It's a Real Mother: A Series About Workplace Discrimination (#141, #142, #143, #145)
- Publisher
- Hillary Frank | Realm
- Category
- health & fitness
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 25 Dec 2010
- Latest episode
- 4 Nov 2026
Latest episodes
77 of 302 episodes have a transcript.

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Who has been a guest on The Longest Shortest Time
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
- Sophie Stern
- Amy Silverman
- Zak Rosen
- Chabeli Carrazana
- Ophira Eisenberg
Reach and audience
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- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.7 / 5
- 4,113 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.9 / 5
- 54 ratings
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Who hosts The Longest Shortest Time?
Hillary Frank host the show. Published by Hillary Frank | Realm.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes weekly, based on its RSS feed.
Does The Longest Shortest Time take guests?
Yes. Guests have been identified in episode analyses.
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