Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP)

Laura Birek and Shanna Micko are real-life best friends who found out they were pregnant at the same time, and they turned that coincidence into a podcast that's been running strong since 2018. The name comes from the pregnancy test slang -- BFP, big fat positive -- and the tone matches: warm, funny, and refreshingly unpolished. Each Monday episode follows a loose structure built around weekly check-ins where Laura and Shanna share what's actually happening in their lives as parents. They've moved well past the pregnancy stage at this point, but the show has evolved naturally alongside their kids. Recurring segments like "OMG I'm Freaking Out" give the episodes a familiar rhythm, and they bring in occasional guests for specific topics. What makes BFP work is that it genuinely sounds like two friends talking over coffee. Laura and Shanna don't perform expertise they don't have, and they're upfront about their mistakes, anxieties, and the stuff that nobody tells you about motherhood. The comedy tag on this podcast is earned -- they're naturally funny without forcing bits, and the humor comes from shared recognition of how absurd parenting can be. Production is handled by Laura, Shanna, and Steve Yager, and the show has stayed independent rather than joining a big network. Listeners consistently say it feels like sitting down with trusted friends who tackle messy topics with honesty and zero judgment. If you want a pregnancy-to-parenting show that prioritizes laughter and real talk over clinical advice, BFP is a strong pick.