S1 - EP 6 - Potty Time

The morning goes sideways fast: a quick hello turns into an awkward bathroom-adjacent “book review” ambush, and suddenly we’re knee-deep in the most requested titles on potty training. It’s absurd, a little cringe, and somehow perfect for exploring how families use stories, songs, and pictures to make a tricky milestone feel normal.

We trade notes on the heavy hitters parents reach for when diapers make their exit. Potty by Leslie Patricelli brings simple words and big feelings; Miss Rachel’s Potty Time With Bean offers warm, upbeat encouragement; Everybody Poops by Taro Gomi normalizes the universal with calm humor. We dig into Little Critter’s The New Potty by Gina and Mercer Mayer for sibling dynamics, Let’s Go to the Potty by Allison Jandu for clear steps, and the playful lift-the-flap cues in Potty Time With Pete the Kitty that turn practice into participation. There’s even a debate on gag titles like Poop There It Is—where levity can help a hesitant toddler, and where it can tip into distraction. Along the way, we flag how to vet author credits and editions, especially when AI muddles attribution, so listeners can trust what they bring home.

Under the jokes sits a real take: potty talk needs empathy, structure, and consent. We tease apart where humor lowers stress and where boundaries need a firm line, then map out easy routines that pair books with moments kids remember—after meals, before bath, and right before bedtime. Whether you want a calm explainer, an interactive flap book, or a quick laugh to break the tension, you’ll leave with a focused shortlist and a plan to keep the vibe supportive. If this made you smile or gave you a new title to try, hit follow, share it with a tired parent who needs a win, and leave a quick review so more families can find the show.

Transcript

Awkward Morning And Setup

SPEAKER_02 0:00

It's time for Baby Baby and Evil Glaxi's Book Point Book Review Podcast. Book Reviews Incarnate.

SPEAKER_01 0:10

Good morning, bad morning. Oh, hi. Bad morning.

SPEAKER_02 0:12

Good morning, baby. How are you today?

SPEAKER_01 0:14

Gloxi, whatever you got going on right now, we can wait. I've got to go to the bathroom before we get doing anything.

Boundary Crossed In The Bathroom

SPEAKER_02 0:19

Okay, go ahead. Um, I'll just follow along.

SPEAKER_01 0:21

Are you serious, Gloxi? You're following me to the bathroom?

SPEAKER_02 0:24

But baby, I've got the perfect books for you.

SPEAKER_01 0:27

You're still telling me that everything that goes on my life, even my bathroom breaks, are subject to podcasting?

SPEAKER_02 0:34

Yep, pretty much.

SPEAKER_01 0:35

That's just stupid, Glexi. That is not okay.

SPEAKER_02 0:37

Oh, but I think you're gonna have fun with these books. These are a lot of fun. They're all about potty training.

SPEAKER_01 0:42

Believe it or not, Glexi, I don't need to learn to use a potty.

SPEAKER_02 0:45

And it's the perfect subject matter for what you're about to do.

SPEAKER_01 0:48

It's not appropriate, Gloxy. I really need to just go take care of this real quick. And we'll be back and you can get weird over here.

Rapid-Fire Potty Book List

SPEAKER_02 0:54

Maybe wait, wait, wait. I'll just I'll follow along. I'll just tell you about these books. There's popular potty training books out there for parents who are trying to train their kids on going to the potty. Like potty by Leslie Patrickelli. And also Miss Rachel's Potty Time with Bean. And Everybody Poops by Tarot Gomey.

SPEAKER_00 1:12

I'm in the bathroom.

SPEAKER_02 1:13

There's even a critter's The New Potty by Gina and Mercer Mayer. Also, Let's Go to the Potty by Allison Jennings. And also, Poop There It Is.

SPEAKER_00 1:25

Don't even think of singing it, Glaxy. Nope, I'm not singing it, baby.

SPEAKER_02 1:29

Poop There It Is by Xavier Finckley.

SPEAKER_00 1:32

Stop, Claxy!

SPEAKER_02 1:33

Potty Time with Pete the Kitty. A lift the flap potty training book with 20 flaps to lift by Kimberly and James D. Also, there's a Berenstein baby bears book, My Potty and I. Oh, for the line.

SPEAKER_00 1:48

Did you invite the Sherman toilet paper bears to come to?

SPEAKER_02 1:52

Why would I invite the Sherman toilet paper bears?

SPEAKER_00 1:54

You've invited everyone. I'm sure they know about potty training.

AI Credit And Vetting Claim

SPEAKER_02 1:58

Anyway, no author is credited on the cover, but Mike Berenstein is credited for the authorship by Google AI.

SPEAKER_01 2:05

Yes, don't want an AI. As riddled with problems as it is.

SPEAKER_02 2:09

I only use AI stuff I vet through other sources, baby. Only vetted stuff.

SPEAKER_01 2:14

Roxy, this completely inappropriate conversation. It's now over. We're done with bathroom books. We got work to do.

Inappropriate Potty Song

SPEAKER_02 2:20

But baby, I've got the perfect potty song. I wanted this thing for you. Inappropriate! Oh I'm a little poop. Here is my hand dog. Here is my feet. Come on over and poop and meet. And when you're done, you can stay and leave some pee.

Closing And Call To Subscribe

SPEAKER_01 2:43

I must congratulate you, Gloxi. Thank you. You have recorded the most inappropriate podcast we've done today. I don't think it's that inappropriate. I've got to go get to work. Okay. I must go to the floor and judge my customers harshly but silently from my corner. Okay as I put books away that they've left all over the place. Thanks for losing to work, Gloxi. Goodbye. Goodbye. Bye, everybody out there. I love you. Bye.

SPEAKER_02 3:06

Okay, I'm gonna wrap this up then today. Like and subscribe wherever you like and subscribe, and look forward to seeing you guys again sometime soon. Tune in for our next one. Thanks. Bye.