No Fun with Jen Kirkman

This week: Jen talks about how (and why) this is the closing/final episode of “No Fun” and why there was no penultimate episode last week…being radicalized for Madonna but not seeing her concert, honest truths about 2023 revisiting old thought patterns, and finally the podcast ended as it began - with a passion for needing to do it! Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Patreon and get full length, ad-free episodes for $1.99 per month: https://tinyurl.com/ycy3jrkxShop in Jen’s online store here: https://tinyurl.com/yc6scbh3To stream or buy Jen’s last comedy album (2022) “OK, GEN-X” go here: https://800PGR.lnk.to/OKGenXINTo buy Jen a coffee go here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JenkirkmanFollow Jen on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2p99jzfm Follow Jen on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jenkirkmanFollow Jen on Tik Tok: https://tinyurl.com/38atbr2 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode: Jen talks about how the nagging feeling of being overwhelmed brought her to an ADHD diagnosis. Jen also discusses: the difference between actually having too much to do and the phantom feeling of overwhelm which can’t be solved with a to-do list and how to cope with overwhelm. Subscribe to “You Are A Lot” (an adhd podcast) on any podcast app! SHOW NOTES: This week - the episode of No Fun: The Jen Kirkman podcast is on Patreon only - and will post on Saturday December 9th! You can get it here for $1.99 a month https://www.patreon.com/jenkirkmanFor now - enjoy the first episode of my new podcast “You Are A Lot” (an adhd podcast) which premiered Monday December 4th, 2023. You can get You Are A Lot on any podcast app and you can go to my website to get the links. https://www.patreon.com/jenkirkmanIn the future - the new adhd podcast will NOT download on the No Fun feed - you’ll have to subscribe to it separately!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week: Jen talks about a hilarious and heartfelt listener podcast review, how the last 7 years changed her life, what comedy has become, and more spontaneous thoughts! Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Patreon and get full length, ad-free episodes: https://tinyurl.com/ycy3jrkxShop in Jen’s online store here: https://tinyurl.com/yc6scbh3To stream or buy Jen’s last comedy album (2022) “OK, GEN-X” go here: https://800PGR.lnk.to/OKGenXINTo buy Jen a coffee go here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JenkirkmanFollow Jen on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2p99jzfm Follow Jen on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jenkirkmanFollow Jen on Tik Tok: https://tinyurl.com/38atbr2 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week: Jen talks about the future of the No Fun PodcastSign up for a 7-day free trial of Patreon and get full length, ad-free episodes: https://tinyurl.com/ycy3jrkxShop in Jen’s online store here: https://tinyurl.com/yc6scbh3To stream or buy Jen’s last comedy album (2022) “OK, GEN-X” go here: https://800PGR.lnk.to/OKGenXINTo buy Jen a coffee go here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JenkirkmanFollow Jen on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2p99jzfm Follow Jen on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jenkirkmanFollow Jen on Tik Tok: https://tinyurl.com/38atbr2 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week: Jen talks about a pilot who hadn’t slept in 40 hours, took mushrooms and tried to bring down a plane, also on Patreon only an exclusive tell-all interview with Dr. Barbara Persons and her new life, listener emails and more! Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Patreon and get full length, ad-free episodes: https://tinyurl.com/ycy3jrkxShop in Jen’s online store here: https://tinyurl.com/yc6scbh3To stream or buy Jen’s last comedy album (2022) “OK, GEN-X” go here: https://800PGR.lnk.to/OKGenXINTo buy Jen a coffee go here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JenkirkmanFollow Jen on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2p99jzfm Follow Jen on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jenkirkmanFollow Jen on Tik Tok: https://tinyurl.com/38atbr2 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week: Jen talks about how robots can’t make burritos which is a good thing, her celebrity stalking plans for Halloween, and why do certain friendships fade away? Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Patreon and get full length, ad-free episodes: https://tinyurl.com/ycy3jrkxShop in Jen’s online store here: https://tinyurl.com/yc6scbh3To stream or buy Jen’s last comedy album (2022) “OK, GEN-X” go here: https://800PGR.lnk.to/OKGenXINTo buy Jen a coffee go here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JenkirkmanFollow Jen on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2p99jzfm Follow Jen on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jenkirkmanFollow Jen on Tik Tok: https://tinyurl.com/38atbr2 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week: Jen talks about the latest Will and Jada bombshell that they’ve been separated for 7 years and so he slapped Chris Rock to defend his….not wife? Jen goes into detail about the whole Jada’s a narcissist and Will’s trauma bonded theory…and then on the Patreon only portion of the show, Jen talks to her subscribers about her new ADHD venture. She also gives advice on how to go to therapy for the first time and figure out if your therapist sucks or if you just don’t know what therapy is supposed to be. Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Patreon and get full length, ad-free episodes: https://tinyurl.com/ycy3jrkxShop in Jen’s online store here: https://tinyurl.com/yc6scbh3To stream or buy Jen’s last comedy album (2022) “OK, GEN-X” go here: https://800PGR.lnk.to/OKGenXINTo buy Jen a coffee go here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JenkirkmanFollow Jen on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2p99jzfm Follow Jen on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jenkirkmanFollow Jen on Tik Tok: https://tinyurl.com/38atbr2 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week: Jen talks about leaving Twitter and remembers the good old days, teenagers are hanging out on LINKED IN?, learning about doorknobs and if they’re haunted, does ADHD help or hurt a career path, and an important talk about the future of the No Fun Podcast. Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Patreon and get full length, ad-free episodes: https://tinyurl.com/ycy3jrkxShop in Jen’s online store here: https://tinyurl.com/yc6scbh3To stream or buy Jen’s last comedy album (2022) “OK, GEN-X” go here: https://800PGR.lnk.to/OKGenXINTo buy Jen a coffee go here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JenkirkmanFollow Jen on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2p99jzfm Follow Jen on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jenkirkmanFollow Jen on Tik Tok: https://tinyurl.com/38atbr2 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week: Jen talks about watching the full frontal nudity on reality TV, the not surprising allegations against Russell Brand and the not surprising response from him, and Jen’s thoughts on the final two episodes of And Just Like That.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Patreon and get full length, ad-free episodes: https://tinyurl.com/ycy3jrkxShop in Jen’s online store here: https://tinyurl.com/yc6scbh3To stream or buy Jen’s last comedy album (2022) “OK, GEN-X” go here: https://800PGR.lnk.to/OKGenXINTo buy Jen a coffee go here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JenkirkmanFollow Jen on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2p99jzfm Follow Jen on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jenkirkmanFollow Jen on Tik Tok: https://tinyurl.com/38atbr2 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week: Jen talks about being the only non-latch-key-kid in Generation X, teaching teenagers about lint rollers, another gender reveal party results in death, people are misusing the words gaslighting and boundaries and misunderstanding attachment styles, and some advice to a listener on taking a trip to NYC. Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Patreon and get full length, ad-free episodes: https://tinyurl.com/ycy3jrkxShop in Jen’s online store here: https://tinyurl.com/yc6scbh3To stream or buy Jen’s last comedy album (2022) “OK, GEN-X” go here: https://800PGR.lnk.to/OKGenXINTo buy Jen a coffee go here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JenkirkmanFollow Jen on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2p99jzfm Follow Jen on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jenkirkmanFollow Jen on Tik Tok: https://tinyurl.com/38atbr2 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week: Jen talks about talking to strangers in NYC, helping strangers take a photo and the kindness of a stranger who snuck her into a subway station. Jen also talks about the art of conversation that doesn’t devolve into debate, women giving up dating apps over the summer, and more! Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Patreon and get full length, ad-free episodes: https://tinyurl.com/ycy3jrkxShop in Jen’s online store here: https://tinyurl.com/yc6scbh3To stream or buy Jen’s last comedy album (2022) “OK, GEN-X” go here: https://800PGR.lnk.to/OKGenXINTo buy Jen a coffee go here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JenkirkmanFollow Jen on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2p99jzfm Follow Jen on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jenkirkmanFollow Jen on Tik Tok: https://tinyurl.com/38atbr2 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week: Jen answers questions from listeners and tells tales of famous comedic movie directors and actors, gives advice on if taking an improv class will cure piano playing anxieties, what to put in an earthquake kit, and good/bad reasons to move in with someone you’re dating. In honor of Jen’s last week of August birthday - join the Patreon or buy things from her merchandise shop or get her 2022 album, “OK, GEN-X”Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Patreon and get full length, ad-free episodes: https://tinyurl.com/ycy3jrkxShop in Jen’s online store here: https://tinyurl.com/yc6scbh3To stream or buy Jen’s last comedy album (2022) “OK, GEN-X” go here: https://800PGR.lnk.to/OKGenXINTo buy Jen a coffee go here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JenkirkmanFollow Jen on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2p99jzfm Follow Jen on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jenkirkmanFollow Jen on Tik Tok: https://tinyurl.com/38atbr2 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week: Jen talks about helping a mother with her kid without being asked at a Mr. Softee truck, the movie Oppenheimer basically leaves out the contributions women made in nuclear research, are you someone who feels a connection to your younger self or feels that your past self is a stranger, and Jen trolls a person on the Next Door app who wants to take three dogs to a restaurant. In honor of Jen’s last week of August birthday - join the Patreon or buy things from her merchandise shop or get her 2022 album, “OK, GEN-X”Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Patreon and get full length, ad-free episodes: https://tinyurl.com/ycy3jrkxShop in Jen’s online store here: https://tinyurl.com/yc6scbh3To stream or buy Jen’s last comedy album (2022) “OK, GEN-X” go here: https://800PGR.lnk.to/OKGenXINTo buy Jen a coffee go here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JenkirkmanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week: Jen answers questions from Patreon subscribers about: her second tattoo, being on a TV game show, writing for TV, how to be in a relationship with an ADHD-er and more! Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Patreon and get full length, ad-free episodes:  https://tinyurl.com/ycy3jrkxTo listen to Q&A WITH JK PART 1 go here: https://tinyurl.com/dnjfuwwk Learn How To Change Your Patreon Tier here: https://tinyurl.com/2juefh7f Get “Your Women Are Literally Humans Tank Tops” here: https://tinyurl.com/yc6scbh3To join Jen’s free newsletter go here: http://www.jenkirkman.com/newsletterTo stream or buy Jen’s last comedy album (2022) “OK, GEN-X” go here: https://800PGR.lnk.to/OKGenXINTo buy Jen a coffee go here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JenkirkmanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week: Jen talks about the right way to put sprinkles on ice cream, the night she and Winona Ryder hung out, Jen’s parents want to party with her friends, killing spotted lantern flies in NYC, AI therapists are not helpful, and the Godfather of AI quit his job at Google to warn the world about killer robots.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Patreon and get full length, ad-free episodes: https://tinyurl.com/ycy3jrkxLearn How To Change Your Patreon Tier here: https://tinyurl.com/2juefh7f Get “Your Women Are Literally Humans Tank Tops” here: https://tinyurl.com/yc6scbh3To join Jen’s free newsletter go here: http://www.jenkirkman.com/newsletterTo stream or buy Jen’s last comedy album (2022) “OK, GEN-X” go here: https://800PGR.lnk.to/OKGenXINTo buy Jen a coffee go here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JenkirkmanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week’s episode of No Fun: the Jen Kirkman Podcast is entirely Patreon only. It’s a special Q&A with JK where I answer Patreon subscriber questions. It’s a super-sized episode and you can get it by joining at the $2.99 per month level - AND you can get a 7 day free trial right now if you check it out. Go here: https://tinyurl.com/ycy3jrkx This week: Jen answers questions from Patreon listeners and she talks about how to tell if someone is a Proud Boy from a haircut, some skincare routine advice and reality checks, getting help for ADHD, do we have to fall in love with ourselves to be mentally healthy, and would Jen ever want to write on And Just Like That?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week: Jen talks about a very chatty customer service phone operator for Jet Blue, being afraid of the woods at night, debunking government conspiracy alien craft crash theories, and the Next Door app’ers are freaking out over a creepy van in the neighborhood.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Patreon and get full length, ad-free episodes: https://tinyurl.com/ycy3jrkxLearn How To Change Your Patreon Tier here: https://tinyurl.com/2juefh7f Get “Your Women Are Literally Humans Tank Tops” here: https://tinyurl.com/yc6scbh3Get Your “Women Are Literally Humans Tote Bag” here: https://tinyurl.com/7ks38e65 To join Jen’s free newsletter go here: http://www.jenkirkman.com/newsletterTo stream or buy Jen’s last comedy album (2022) “OK, GEN-X” go here: https://800PGR.lnk.to/OKGenXINTo buy Jen a coffee go here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JenkirkmanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every week Jen recaps the most recent episode of And Just Like That - going over everything that makes no sense, drives us all insane, makes us miss Samantha and the old series, makes us question what happened to Miranda, why is Che Diaz a thing, who are all of these new characters and why is Carrie’s apartment looking shittier than when she was broke? The FULL 60-90 minute ad-free recaps are available on Patreon only for $1.99 a month - and you can get a 7 day free trial right now! This week: A recap of Season 2 Episode 5 “Trick Or Treat” Sign up for a 7-day free trial of And Just Like That recaps.https://tinyurl.com/ycy3jrkxSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every week Jen recaps the most recent episode of And Just Like That - going over everything that makes no sense, drives us all insane, makes us miss Samantha and the old series, makes us question what happened to Miranda, why is Che Diaz a thing, who are all of these new characters and why is Carrie’s apartment looking shittier than when she was broke? The FULL 60-90 minute ad-free recaps are available on Patreon only for $1.99 a month - and you can get a 7 day free trial right now! This week: A recap of Season 2 Episode 4 “Alive!"Sign up for a 7-day free trial of And Just Like That recaps.https://tinyurl.com/ycy3jrkxSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every week Jen recaps the most recent episode of And Just Like That - going over everything that makes no sense, drives us all insane, makes us miss Samantha and the old series, makes us question what happened to Miranda, why is Che Diaz a thing, who are all of these new characters and why is Carrie’s apartment looking shittier than when she was broke? The FULL 60-90 minute ad-free recaps are available on Patreon only for $1.99 a month - and you can get a 7 day free trial right now! This week: A recap of Season 2 Episode 3 “Chapter Three” Sign up for a 7-day free trial of And Just Like That recaps.https://tinyurl.com/ycy3jrkxSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.