Afterbirth Stories

Afterbirth Stories

For over a decade, comedienne Dani Klein Modisett produced the live story-telling show "Afterbirth" in Los Angeles and New York. The premise was that these would be "stories you won't read in a parenting magazine," stories which offered a raw, funny, and honest look at modern American parenting. Here are some of the best performances.

Episodes

October 30, 2023 14 mins

Steven Cragg is a writer/producer known for his work on "MadTV," "Uncle Buck," and "Head of the Class."  This story was recorded in Los Angeles on June 26, 2010.

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Suzanne Krull was an actress and comic, known for her work on "Lost," "Zoey 101," and "Jessie." She passed away in 2013.  This story was recorded in Los Angeles on June 16, 2012.

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October 16, 2023 9 mins

Tom Shillue is a comedian, known for hosting "Red Eye" and as a correspondent on "The Daily Show." His story was recorded in New York on July 16, 2008.

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October 9, 2023 12 mins

Stefanie Wilder-Taylor is a comic, actress and writer, known for hosting "Parental Discretion with Stefanie Wilder-Taylor," and the books "It's Not Me, It's You" and "Drunk-ish."  Her story was recorded in Los Angeles on March 3, 2008.

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October 2, 2023 9 mins

Griffin Dunne is an actor known for his work in "An American Werewolf in London," "After Hours," and "This is Us."  His story was recorded in New York on July 16, 2008.

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September 25, 2023 16 mins

Sarah Thyre is an actress known for her work on "Strangers with Candy," "All Hail King Julien," and "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On."  Her story was recorded in Los Angeles on February 8, 2009.

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September 18, 2023 11 mins

Rick Cleveland is a writer/producer known for his work on "Six Feet Under," "Nurse Jackie," "The Man in the High Castle," and "Insatiable."  His story was recorded in Los Angeles on February 2, 2008.

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September 11, 2023 11 mins

Merrin Dungey is an actress known for her work on "Alias," "Big Little Lies," "The Resident," and "Shining Vale."  Her story was recorded in Los Angeles on February 6, 2010.

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September 4, 2023 12 mins

Kayla Alpert is a writer/producer known for her work on "Ally McBeal," "Code Black," and "Wednesday."  Her story was recorded in Los Angeles on December 9, 2009.

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August 28, 2023 14 mins

Kell Cahoon is a writer/producer known for his work on "Psych," "Method & Red," and "Just Shoot Me!"  This story was recorded in New York on April 21, 2008.

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August 21, 2023 11 mins

Kimberly Karp Lappen is a writer and producer known for "Sex/Life," "For Your Love," and "Raising Dad."  This story was recorded in Los Angeles on February 6, 2010.

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August 14, 2023 12 mins

Johanna Stein is a comic and writer known for "Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny," "Wander Over Yonder," and "Madagascar: A Little Wild."  This story was recorded in Los Angeles on September 9, 2009.

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Joel Murray is an actor known for his work on "Heels," "Mad Men," and "Shameless."  This story was recorded in Los Angeles on March 24, 2012.

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Christy Callahan is a political activist and writer known for "Pasadena."  This story was recorded in Los Angeles on March 24, 2012.

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July 24, 2023 16 mins

Mike Sikowitz is a writer/producer known for his work on "The Goldbergs," "Rules of Engagement," and "Dr. Ken."  This story was recorded in Los Angeles on June 7, 2008.

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July 17, 2023 11 mins

Mark Hudis is a writer and producer known for "That '70s Show," "True Blood," and "Nurse Jackie."  This story was recorded in New York on July 17, 2008.

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July 10, 2023 11 mins

Mo Gaffney is an actress and a writer known for "Mad About You," "House of Lies," and "Absolutely Fabulous."  This story was recorded in Los Angeles on November 7, 2008.

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July 3, 2023 9 mins

Kemp Powers is a writer known for "One Night in Miami" and "Soul."  This story was recorded in Los Angeles on March 11, 2011.

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Beth Littleford is an actress and comic known for "The Daily Show," "Crazy, Stupid, Love," and "Love, Victor." This story was recorded in Los Angeles on March 11, 2010.

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June 19, 2023 10 mins

Andrew McCarthy is an actor and director, known for "Pretty in Pink," "Weekend at Bernie's," "The Blacklist," "The Resident," and "Orange is the New Black."  This story was recorded in New York on April 22, 2008.

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