Awkward Conversations Podcast - Season 1

Season 1

S1 E1 Awkward Breakfast Conversations November 12, 2021

Synopsis Parenting comes with all sorts of trials and tribulations – particularly when your child reaches their teenage years. In episode 1 of Awkward Conversations, the discussion between parents (The Suicide Squad's David Dastmalchian and NCIS's Dinora Walcott) and their daughter turns an innocent table-side conversation to one about drugs and its impact on young teens. Episode 1 ends with a post-show wrap-up featuring Jodie Sweetin, an American actress and television personality known for her role as Stephanie Tanner in the ABC comedy series Full House and its Netflix sequel series Fuller House. Jodie is joined by Content Expert Amy McCarthy, a Senior Clinical Social Worker at Boston Children's Hospital.

Alongside Jodie and Amy, this episode welcomes celebrity parent, Clare Kramer, an American actress best known for her starring role as the big bad Glory in the 2000–2001 season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and for her role as Courtney in Bring It On.

Cast This web series stars American screen and stage actor David Dastmalchian, playing the role of the father. David is most recently known for his roles in Dune, The Suicide Squad, and Ant-Man. The mother, played by American actress Dinora Walcott, is known for her role in shows like NCIS, Scandal, and The Big Bang Theory. This episode features Seychelles Mizel, playing the role of the daughter, and Phoenix Nicholson, as the young son.

S1 E2 Awkward Lunch Conversations November 15, 2021

Synopsis The second episode of Awkward Conversations explores the physical and emotional toll that addiction takes on the well-being of high-functioning adults and their loved ones. Continue watching for the post-show wrap-up hosted by Jodie Sweetin, known for her role as Stephanie Tanner in the ABC comedy series Full House and its Netflix sequel series Fuller House. Jodie is joined by Amy McCarthy, a Senior Clinical Social Worker at Boston Children's Hospital. Episode 2’s post-show guest and celebrity parent is Dinora Walcott – who plays Mary (Mom) in β€œAwkward Conversations.”

Cast This web series stars American screen and stage actor David Dastmalchian, playing the role of the father. David is most recently known for his roles in Dune, The Suicide Squad, and Ant-Man. The mother, played by actress Dinora Walcott, is known for her role in shows like NCIS, Scandal, and The Big Bang Theory. This episode, we welcome John Amos, playing the role of Grandpa. John is an American actor widely known for his role in Good Times, Die Hard 2, and Roots. This episode features Seychelles Mizel, playing the role of the daughter, and Phoenix Nicholson, as the young son.

S1 E3 Awkward Dinner Conversations November 15, 2021

Synopsis The conclusion to Awkward Conversations centers on how to responsibly navigate high school parties – a daunting reminder to parents that their child is growing up. Episode 3’s post-show wrap-up is hosted by Jodie Sweetin, known for her role as Stephanie Tanner in the ABC comedy series Full House and its Netflix sequel series Fuller House, and Amy McCarthy, a Senior Clinical Social Worker at Boston Children's Hospital. For our celebrity guests, this episode we welcome Sean Astin, an American actor, producer, and director. His acting roles include Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Mikey Walsh in The Goonies, and Daniel Ruettiger in the critically acclaimed hit, Rudy. We also welcome Andy Buckley, an American actor best known for his role as David Wallace on the NBC comedy series The Office from 2006 to 2013.

Cast This web series stars American screen and stage actor David Dastmalchian, playing the role of the father. David is most recently known for his roles in Dune, The Suicide Squad, and Ant-Man. The mother, played by American actress Dinora Walcott, is known for her role in shows like NCIS, Scandal, and The Big Bang Theory. This episode features Seychelles Mizel, playing the role of the daughter, and Phoenix Nicholson, as the young son.