Shandel struggles to find a ride to bring her daughter Candy home. She receives offers of help, but is hesitant to rely on others.
A man discusses his search for a daughter he allegedly had but gave away due to his struggles with alcoholism. The authorities claim there is no open case, leaving the man to continue his search.
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.
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.
In this podcast, the host discusses surviving holidays with family and loved ones by setting realistic expectations and boundaries while also showing compassion towards others.
Growing up as the only girl among her family of men, the speaker felt invisible and feared being orphaned if something happened to her sick mother. Despite this, she held onto the hope of finding love and starting a family, but was also scared of the unknown of what lay behind that wall.
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 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.
A family home is deserted with some family members moving out while others left behind. A worried, elderly woman locks up her son's family home, except the front door and heads back home by herself.
Woody's father shares his pride in Woody's background in law enforcement and investigative work, expressing hope for a joyful future and curiosity about his podcast.
A mother reflects on the love and memories shared with her children despite going through tragedy with the loss of two loved ones.
The speaker shares the importance of finding and being intentional with quality time with family despite a busy schedule, especially with doing television work, and making them feel like a priority.
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.
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.
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 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 speaker receives a surprise package of popcorn at the office, and realizes it was sent by their parents.
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 reminder to prioritize and work on your romantic relationship for the sake of your family’s happiness and wellbeing as a whole.
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 talks about getting full custody of the children and letting all professionals agree that it would be a good thing before making any moves, as they thought it would be better for those children to be with a family that they knew and with brothers and sisters, giving them a normal life.
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.
Two friends have a conversation, at times rambling, about an independent woman's father's lack of involvement in her life and the woman's strength.
In this podcast episode, the speaker honors his grandmother who taught him valuable lessons about life, including strength, wisdom, and compassion, and reflects on her survival through the famine in the early 1930s inflicted by Stalin, that killed millions of people.
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.
Al requests a birthday song for his grandma who is dying on her birthday.
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 speaker explores the balance between prioritizing between a spouse and children when dealing with conflict resolution and emphasizes the importance of not allowing children to divide the parents.
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 his childhood and how his father was his hero.
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 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.
Matt's grandma Sharon sends her family gift cards for Starbucks and Cheesecake Factory regularly.
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.
A story about the impact of family and friendship on one man's life, including the love and care shared between his parents, stepmother, and lifelong friend who became a pastor.
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 speaker reminisces about a time when he and his family were riding on a bus together, sharing the experience with humor and nostalgia.
A man reunites with his father who has been imprisoned for 26 years after killing his mother, but the reunion goes surprisingly well.
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.
In a conversation where having children in a senior age is discussed, a woman mentions that she and her partner talk about having kids but neither of them is 100% decided.
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.
