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Hey Hey! Molly's heading to NY but not before she talks shit with TV writer, actor and mom, Emily Wilson! Emily gives us the scoop on her pregnancy, birth, and a little about parenting, Covid style. Plus baby premonitions, labor rage, and more than you ever wanted to know about Meconium. And of course you'll hear all about Molly, 19 weeks, and letting go of LA.Follow Emily on InstagramMake sure you're registered to vote, ya dumb dumb! VOTE.ORGYou can join a text bank to register voters at: Resistance LabsFollow SpermCast on InstagramFollow Anne on InstagramSubscribe to patreon.com/spermcastWanna help support the podcast with $$$? VenMo Molly-HawkeyWant to vent? Need an ear? Email Molly at spermcast@gmail.com for fertility consultations. Check out the SpermCast WebsiteGot questions? Call or text 323-741-1818 or email Molly at spermcast@gmail.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Molly talks with eco-counselor/actor/writer/comedian, Rebecca Sage Allen! We'll hear Rebecca's birth stories and then talk about some things we can all do to have a gentler impact on the environment and planet. We talk trash about trash, discover second hand baby registries, learn about composting. Plus you'll hear all about Molly's anxiety, baby and body at 18 weeks gestation, with her 20 week anatomy scan right around the corner.Contact Rebecca on her WebsiteFollow Rebecca and her trash on InstagramCheck out Earth911Make your baby registry at Encore Baby Registry or BabylistMake sure you're registered to vote, ya dumb dumb! VOTE.ORGYou can join a text bank to register voters at: Resistance LabsFollow SpermCast on InstagramFollow Anne on InstagramSubscribe to patreon.com/spermcastWanna help support the podcast with $$$? VenMo Molly-HawkeyWant to vent? Need an ear? Email Molly at spermcast@gmail.com for fertility consultations. Check out the SpermCast WebsiteGot questions? Call or text 323-741-1818

This week Molly hangs with friend/actor/improviser/mom Rebecca Krsny about her two pregnancies and births! We're talkin' morning sickness, bagels and cream cheese, home births, shattered expectations, pitocin, peeing on hospital room floors, epidurals, midwives, hypnobirthing, braxton hicks contractions, broken water, and unmedicated labor. WOW! Plus updates on Molly's bod and baby at 17 weeks gestation.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Molly got to interview her old friend, actor/writer/director/mom, Anne Gregory, and hear all about first periods, butt holes, hymens, pregnancy, birth, c-sections, and postpartum depression. On top of that we'll learn about cervical ripening, effacement and dilation, and of course Molly (with Ingrid's help) will fill you in on what's happening with her baby and her body. Spoiler alert: Her feet and nipples are out of control.Trigger Warning: Toward the end of this episode we discuss suicidal ideation (there is a warning in episode, so it won't sneak up on you.)Make sure you're registered to vote, ya dumb dumb! VOTE.ORGYou can join a text bank to register voters at: Resistance LabsFollow SpermCast on InstagramFollow Anne on InstagramSubscribe to patreon.com/spermcastWanna help support the podcast with $$$? VenMo Molly-HawkeyWant to vent? Need an ear? Email Molly at spermcast@gmail.com for fertility consultations. Check out the SpermCast WebsiteGot questions? Call or text 323-741-1818 or email Molly a

Season 4 is finally here! Which means Molly is finally pregnant and finally far enough along that shescomfortable saying it out loud! Molly gives you the latest on her pregnancy at 15 weeks and then has a great chat with friend, comedian, writer, and public speaking coach, Megan Grano. We'll hear Megan's 2 birth stories and learn lots and lots of fun science. From body odor and post dural puncture headaches to pitocin and antibiotics. Tune in and enjoy!Buy Megan's Book, AJ's Bad Temper!Here's Megan's website! Public Speaking Coach ComedianFollow Megan on Instagram Make sure you're registered to vote, ya dumb dumb! VOTE.ORGYou can join a text bank to register voters at: Resistance LabsFollow SpermCast on InstagramSubscribe to patreon.com/spermcastWanna help support the podcast with $$$? VenMo Molly-HawkeyWant to vent? Need an ear? Email Molly at spermcast@gmail.com for fertility consultations. Check out the SpermCast WebsiteGot questions? Call or text 323-741-1818 or email Molly at spermcast@gmail.com &n

This week Molly catches up with 2-time guest, Hanna, who we first me when she was doing IVF with Dr. Kalan! Then we met her once she was in her 3rd trimester. And now we meet her 3 months postpartum! We'll hear the ups and downs of her birth and the expectations and pressures of breastfeeding. Then Molly talks with her friend Maria, a postpartum doula, and gets some advice on what the Hell to do now and in the coming months; from pregnancy nutrition and exercise to figuring out a birth plan. Plus...Molly gives you some TMI and she's really nervous you're gonna think she's disgusting. Enjoy!Make sure you're registered to vote, ya dumb dumb! VOTE.ORGYou can join a text bank to register voters at: Resistance LabsNeed a postpartum doula? Hit up Maria on Facebook // InstagramFollow SpermCast on InstagramSubscribe to patreon.com/spermcastWanna help support the podcast with $$$? VenMo Molly-HawkeyWant to vent? Need an ear? Email Molly at spermcast@gmail.com for fertility consultations. Check out the SpermCast Websit

This week Molly catches up with Lou. We first met Lou in late March, right when Covid went nuts and the world shut down. Lou used donor eggs to conceive and at the time of our first interview she was just entering her 2nd trimester. Now she's 38 weeks pregnant and baby is due at the end of the month. We touch on pregnancy, body image, body neutrality, donor eggs (and the words we use to describe it), and child rearing. Plus NIPT results, an NT Scan, and a phone call with Mom and Dad.And make sure you're registered to vote, ya dumb dumb! VOTE.ORGYou can join a text bank to register voters at: Resistance LabsFollow SpermCast on InstagramSubscribe to patreon.com/spermcastWanna help support the podcast with $$$? VenMo Molly-HawkeyWant to vent? Need an ear? Email Molly at spermcast@gmail.com for fertility consultations. Check out the SpermCast WebsiteGot questions? Call or text 323-741-1818 or email Molly at spermcast@gmail.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Molly catches up with Anastasia and her Paralyzed Puss to see if time and Covid have changed anything for her. And what about our child-free-by-choice friends, Janie and Paul F. Tompkins and Georgia Hardstark? Has Covid put things into perspective for them and made them question their choices? Find out here!And make sure you're registered to vote, ya dumb dumb! VOTE.ORGFollow SpermCast on InstagramSubscribe to patreon.com/spermcastWanna help support the podcast with $$$? VenMo Molly-HawkeyWant to vent? Need an ear? Email Molly at spermcast@gmail.com for fertility consultations. Check out the SpermCast WebsiteGot questions? Call or text 323-741-1818 or email Molly at spermcast@gmail.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week you hear Molly's 10 week ultrasound. Then Molly catches up with Josie and Josie whose baby, Lincoln, was born at 25 weeks pregnant. We met this sweet family back in February when Lincoln was newly home from the hospital after spending 4 1/2 months in the NICU. Lincoln turns 1 this week and we'll hear all about what life is like these days. Then we'll catch up with friend of the podcast, Dr. Rothenberg, who can be heard scattered throughout the series, answering Molly's random questions. But this time Molly will be asking all about Dr. Rothenberg, because she's in the middle of IVF herself! We'll hear what iVF is like from the perspective of a fertility doctor, going through it herself.Follow SpermCast on InstagramSubscribe to patreon.com/spermcastWanna help support the podcast with $$$? VenMo Molly-HawkeyWant to vent? Need an ear? Email Molly at spermcast@gmail.com for fertility consultations. Check out the SpermCast WebsiteGot questions? Call or text 323-741-1818 or email Molly at spermcast@gmail.c

Despite not feeling too well in the intro Molly brings you two vivacious interviews with former sperm contestant, director/writer/producer, Charles Rogers and former DONER-doner, Zach Huddleston. Lots of ball talk and lots of love all around.Senator Anne Ranch!AnneRanch.comAudra Lorde ProjectFollow SpermCast on InstagramSubscribe to patreon.com/spermcastWanna help support the podcast with $$$? VenMo Molly-HawkeyWant to vent? Need an ear? Email Molly at spermcast@gmail.com for fertility consultations. Check out the SpermCast WebsiteGot questions? Call or text 323-741-1818 or email Molly at spermcast@gmail.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Molly catches up with 2 of her fave sperm contestants...her old roommate, TV director Andy DeYoung, (season 1, episode 3), and one of her old donors, actor Alex MacNicoll, (season1, episode 5)!She asks them whats up in their personal lives and how their relationship with their sperm (and the prospect of baby making) has changed in the last 2+ years since they were interviewed. Plus! A very special ultrasound and a quick chat with mom.Follow SpermCast on InstagramSubscribe to patreon.com/spermcastWanna help support the podcast with $$$? VenMo Molly-HawkeyWant to vent? Need an ear? Email Molly at spermcast@gmail.com for fertility consultations. Check out the SpermCast WebsiteGot questions? Call or text 323-741-1818 or email Molly at spermcast@gmail.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Molly celebrates episode 100 with a recap of the last two year and a good ol' hang with Amanda!Follow SpermCast on InstagramSubscribe to patreon.com/spermcastWanna help support the podcast with $$$? VenMo Molly-HawkeyWant to vent? Need an ear? Email Molly at spermcast@gmail.com for fertility consultations. Check out the SpermCast WebsiteGot questions? Call or text 323-741-1818 or email Molly at spermcast@gmail.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Molly catches up with long lost friend, Ali Stroker. Ali had a spinal cord injury at the age of 2 which left her paralyzed from the chest down, now she's the first person in a wheelchair to grace the stages of Broadway and to win a Tony! Molly and Ali talk about whether she sees motherhood in her future and the challenges that might come along with it. Plus some news from Molly's womb. Enjoy!Follow Ali on InstagramWatch Crip Camp on Netflix!Follow SpermCast on InstagramSubscribe to patreon.com/spermcastWanna help support the podcast with $$$? VenMo Molly-HawkeyWant to vent? Need an ear? Email Molly at spermcast@gmail.com for fertility consultations. Check out the SpermCast WebsiteGot questions? Call or text 323-741-1818 or email Molly at spermcast@gmail.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Molly takes a walk down memory lane with writer, producer, director, lesbian extraordinaire and former FLAME, Sarah King. They explore the ins and outs of their relationship, what it's like donating eggs to your sister, childhood cancer (neuroblastoma), BRCA, and all things lesbian. Enjoy!For more on Sarah's documentary check out: Our Dad, DanielleFollow Sarah on InstagramFollow SpermCast on InstagramSubscribe to patreon.com/spermcastWanna help support the podcast with $$$? VenMo Molly-HawkeyWant to vent? Need an ear? Email Molly at spermcast@gmail.com for fertility consultations. Check out the SpermCast WebsiteGot questions? Call or text 323-741-1818 or email Molly at spermcast@gmail.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week you get filled in on alllll the news, with appearances from old faves, Mom, Amanda and more, plus an in depth look into your bladder, urethra, and rectum (!!!) with friend, listener and urologist, Dr. Bradley Johnson. Not to be missed!Subscribe to patreon.com/spermcastWanna help support the podcast with $$$? VenMo Molly-HawkeyWant to vent? Need an ear? Email Molly at spermcast@gmail.com for fertility consultations. Check out the SpermCast WebsiteGot questions? Call or text 323-741-1818 or email Molly at spermcast@gmail.com10 books to help you learn about AntiRacism  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today Molly gets to talk and laugh with ray of sunshine, Ashleigh Hairston. Ashleigh is an actor and writer and she's starting to get to that age where you're like, WHAT THE F^%$ AM I GOING TO DO? I'M SINGLE AND I NEED TO START MAKING A FAMILY. You know what I mean? So Molly does her best to give Ashleigh and the listeners the facts and the options. Check it out!Subscribe to patreon.com/spermcastWanna help support the podcast with $$$? VenMo Molly-HawkeyWant to vent? Need an ear? Email Molly at spermcast@gmail.com for fertility consultations. Check out the SpermCast WebsiteGot questions? Call or text 323-741-1818 or email Molly at spermcast@gmail.com10 books to help you learn about AntiRacism  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we get to sit in on Molly's 3rd transfer. Then we talk to Reverend Dr. Stacey Edwards-Dunn long fertility journey that not only birthed her daughter, but also her organization, Fertility for Colored Girls.Email Reverend Stacey here: hannahmatthewswrites@gmail.comCheck out Fertility for Colored GirlsCheck out Reverend Stacey''s book, Hold on to HopeHere's Kindbody Fertility (which seems really cool)I found Dr. Elena Trukhacheva!Subscribe to patreon.com/spermcastWanna help support the podcast with $$$? VenMo Molly-HawkeyWant to vent? Need an ear? Email Molly at spermcast@gmail.com for fertility consultations. Check out the SpermCast WebsiteGot questions? Call or text 323-741-1818 or email Molly at spermcast@gmail.com10 books to help you learn about AntiRacism  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Molly speaks with super cool listener and Mainer, Hannah Matthews who has Type 1 Diabetes and is 9 ½ weeks into a high risk pregnancy. Plus we talk about eating disorders, Covid, and of course Molly’s feelings about her upcoming transfer. Email Hannah here: hannahmatthewswrites@gmail.comFollow Hannah here: Instagram Follow SpermCast here: Instagram // Twitter // FacebookWant to know what's happening with Molly's womb in real time while supporting the podcast?Subscribe to patreon.com/spermcastWanna help support the podcast with $$$? VenMo Molly-HawkeyWant to vent? Need an ear? Email Molly at spermcast@gmail.com for fertility consultations. Check out the SpermCast WebsiteGot questions? Call or text 323-741-1818 or email Molly at spermcast@gmail.com10 books to help you learn about AntiRacism  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Grasie gives Molly the scoop on the ins and outs of her fertility journey. They talk IVF, fibroids, thyroid surgery, doubts and what's next. Plus a look at the prevalence of fibroids in Black women as well as the disparities in treatments for Black women. Also a a peek into cultural stigmas surrounding fertility for Black and Latinx women.Follow Grasie here: Instagram // Twitter // Website Follow SpermCast here: Instagram // Twitter // FacebookWant to know what's happening with Molly's womb in real time while supporting the podcast?Subscribe to patreon.com/spermcastWanna help support the podcast with $$$? VenMo Molly-HawkeyWant to vent? Need an ear? Email Molly at spermcast@gmail.com for fertility consultations. Check out the SpermCast WebsiteGot questions? Call or text 323-741-1818 or email Molly at spermcast@gmail.comBlack Lives Matter10 books to help you learn about AntiRacism  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Molly speaks with adoptive single mother by choice, historian, feminist, professor, and author of Motherhood So White: A Memoir of Race Gender and Parenting in America. Plus some updates and a very fun coincidence. Follow Nefertiti here: Instagram // Twitter // Facebook // WebsiteFollow SpermCast here: Instagram // Twitter // FacebookWant to know what's happening with Molly's womb in real time while supporting the podcast?Subscribe to patreon.com/spermcastWanna help support the podcast with $$$? VenMo Molly-HawkeyWant to vent? Need an ear? Email Molly at spermcast@gmail.com for fertility consultations. Check out the SpermCast WebsiteGot questions? Call or text 323-741-1818 or email Molly at spermcast@gmail.comBlack Lives Matter10 books to help you learn about AntiRacism  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.