The speaker expresses the desire to have a family and feeling regret for being too harsh with a potential partner. They also discuss the value of having family and wanting to have that family feeling.
The cultural norm of teenagers leaving home at 18 is not feasible for every family and is largely driven by the banking system to make extended family members pay for multiple households. Good relationships with your children are important for a healthy marriage.
The saying "all unhappy families are unhappy in their own way" contrasts with happy families, who are all happy in the same way.
The speaker reminisces about a time when he and his family were riding on a bus together, sharing the experience with humor and nostalgia.
A mother reflects on how her family coped with a tragedy that occurred while she was away for work and how it took years to repair their relationship afterwards.
A transcript telling the story of a lost six-year-old girl who was helped by her family and a good Samaritan on a highway.
The story takes a closer look at a seemingly happy family and exposes what lies behind the façade. Toronto and its amenities are also highlighted as being nearby without the drawbacks of a big city.
The speaker receives a surprise package of popcorn at the office, and realizes it was sent by their parents.
Shandel struggles to find a ride to bring her daughter Candy home. She receives offers of help, but is hesitant to rely on others.
Shane talks about an experience where his dad's watch got stuck in the bottom of a lawnmower while he was refilling it with gas, and he called for Shane's help.
The speaker reflects on how they mistreated their family in the past and how they regret not getting to know them better, realizing that they were just being a nuisance.
Liver King discusses the significance of family bonds, taking on more responsibilities, and the everyday messages he receives from fans that motivate him to continue his work.
The speaker reflects on his father who died at a young age and discusses his upbringing in Yorkshire where his grandparents and parents worked in factories, with his father also running an illegal betting business. In later years, his father's son ran a legal betting shop in the area.
Ashley's love for religion and family remained constant throughout her life, but balancing family and school was a challenge. Despite her husband's increasing work hours, they both still loved being parents.
Despite facing financial hardship and a life-threatening illness, a family learns to remain optimistic and persevere through tough times.
A father reflects on his desire for a conventional life for his daughter and the potential consequences that come with it.
The host discusses a story about a turn of the century British family who whimsically sent their child to the police station to be locked up for a few minutes while also reflecting on how the current climate may have changed parental behavior.
This transcript snippet touches on family dynamics and how a podcast like Stuff You Should Know can bring people together despite changes and differences in family relationships.
A son reflects on the precious 15 years he spent playing and spending time with his father before he was unsure if he would be able to do anything again following a devastating accident.
The speaker talks about how coaches and their families are important and how they treat them like their own.
The family's ambitions are greater, their betrayals are more devious and the plot is thicker this season. Tracy faces the prosecution as she attempts to give the jury a glimpse into her world.
The speaker reminisces about her loved one who used to send her cards on every holiday including Halloween, Easter, and Valentine's Day, and how much she misses her. She also shares how much she idolized her mother as a child despite not fully understanding the conflicts between her and her grandmother.
The speaker expresses a desire to have his mom on the podcast and talks about his good relationships with both his mother-in-law and his own mom.
The speaker believes that having a family is important and that not having one would be depressing. He also mentions that he has never had strong career ambitions.
The speaker shares memories of fun family moments and encourages not feeling guilty about having fun during celebrations or if someone has passed away while also emphasizing the importance of coming up with ideas to have fun with loved ones.
A mother reflects on the love and memories shared with her children despite going through tragedy with the loss of two loved ones.
Actress Felicity Jones talks about the importance of prioritizing family over work and shares her experience of balancing acting roles with motherhood.
The speaker shares an emotional moment where all of their heartache made sense, while talking about their relationship with their stepchildren. They also express the belief that there is no other love that can fix them and make them feel lovable.
The speaker talks about how she supports her son's decision to take his stepfather's last name and even considers adding it to her Bio.
A man recounts how his sister confided in him while he was living overseas and how he provided a valuable listening ear and male perspective for her to lean on. Despite the challenges, the sister decided to make the best of her situation.
A reminder to prioritize and work on your romantic relationship for the sake of your family’s happiness and wellbeing as a whole.
A generous man plans on surprising his dad with a new truck and bought his 18-year-old sister her first car. He shares his excitement about their reactions in a previous similar instance.
The speaker shares a story about his family going out to dinner and his eagerness to order food, but being stopped by someone else at the table each time he starts to order.
Eun-sun's cousin reveals a secret that will change everything she knows about her family.
A man discovers through DNA testing that the man he believed was his father for 53 years may not be his biological father, and instead it could be his uncle.
A podcaster shares about moving, writing a book, and her family's reaction to it, including her mother's displeasure.
The speaker reflects on the differences in the ways that people express affection and intimacy within families, citing examples from her own life.
The speaker shares a story about how, after his grandfather's passing, he and his family experienced unexplainable occurrences that seemed to guide them towards finding a new home close to their grandmother.
The hosts discuss who they would like to have dinner with if they could have a meal with anyone, dead or alive. One of the hosts choose their deceased grandmother, wanting to catch up and share how life has been since her passing.
Mary's sister-in-law, Maggie, had a versatile personality and could adapt effortlessly to different social settings, from the Governor's mansion to food banks. However, despite her social prowess, Maggie was a devoted mother who deeply invested her time and energy in her sons' lives.
In this episode of Howie Mandel Does Stuff, Howie sits down with Scooter Braun and they engage in some lighthearted family banter and jokes.
The speaker's uncle Cant visits multiple times a year for extended periods and they discuss the case of a kidnapping and how innocent he was. The speaker also doesn't think that a previous comment made by someone was meant to be derogatory.
