do do do do to do here we go my name's ta this is kathy welcome back to another episode of

zen parenting radio this is podcast number 6161 why listen to zen parenting radio because

it'll help you to feel outstanding and always always remember our motto, which is that the best

predictor of a child's well-being is a parent's self-understanding. On today's show, we are lucky

enough to have a guest named Michael Ian Black. Michael is many things. He's an actor. He's a

comedian. He's a screenwriter. He's an

award-winning children's book author, which I didn't know until I read this other book that we're

about to talk about. An essayist, a memoirist, and a podcaster. Michael started his career with

the sketch comedy show, The State on MTV, and has created and started many other TV shows.

Movie appearances include Wet Hot American Summer, The Baxter, and Sex Toplitz.

That's what it came in as press release.

But the ones that I most love in your work is Ed, This Is 40, and Wonderlust.

And maybe on the other end of this interview, we can talk about some Hollywood stuff.

But Michael is the author of several books,

including the award-winning trio.

I'm bored, I'm sad, and I'm worried,

and the parody, a child's first book of Trump.

And maybe we'll talk about that.

He's also a man and the father of a boy

on the cusp of manhood himself. And is po pointed an insightful new book, a better man, a mostly serious letter to my son.

So welcome Michael Ian Black. So glad to have you.

Hey, thanks for having me. Glad to be here.

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