Finding the Funny in Family (with Comedian Janine Harouni)

About this episode

Join Colton & Jordan for a change of pace as they sit down with comedian and actress Janine Harouni. In this candid and thoughtful conversation, they dive into the comedy of parenting, navigating political differences within family, and finding humor in life’s hardest moments. Janine shares her honest take on motherhood, her relationship with faith and family, and the realities of balancing creative work with raising a child. They also talk about her viral sketches, her partnership with her husband both on and off stage, and what she’s up to while on tour across the U.S. and Europe. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Daddyhood! 00:00:25 Introduction to Janine Harouni (stand-up comedian and actress) 00:02:50 Janine’s pregnancy and birth experience 00:07:04 Navigating political differences with family members 00:19:20 Working with a partner & balancing family and work 00:25:50 Vulnerability in comedy & sharing family life on stage 00:32:25 Comedy, crowd work, and the power of social media 00:35:00 “Needs work” moments in relationships 00:40:37 Janine on tour (what’s next and where to see her live) 00:43:10 Thank you for listening!  ----------------------------------