'The Interview': The Grody-Patinkin Family Is a Mess. People Love It.

The Daily

2025/07/12

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The couple, successful artists married for 45 years, reflect on their newfound TikTok fame.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Highlights

A couple known for their decades-long careers in the arts found themselves unexpectedly thrust into internet fame later in life. What began as a candid, unfiltered glimpse into their family life during the pandemic evolved into a broader conversation about love, identity, aging, and authenticity.

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Catherine and Mandy embrace being 'messy' as a counter to AI-perfect content

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Decided to take the relationship day-to-day and stayed together for 45 years despite separations

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Felt Netanyahu was a threat to my child

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Catherine learned to be a 'rock' due to family needs after her parents' death.

Chapters

How an Unplanned TikTok Moment Sparked Unexpected Fame

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Forty-Five Years of Marriage: Love, Change, and Hard-Won Peace

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Faith, Fear, and Finding Joy Amid Political Turmoil

22:15

From Raw Moments to Real Stories: Turning Life into Art

32:52

Transcript

Mandy Patinkin: Hi, it's Alexa Weibel from New York Times Cooking. We've got tons of easy weeknight recipes, and today I'm making my vegetarian mushroom shawarma pitas. This recipe is just built for efficiency. You toss your mushrooms and red onion in your...