Shandel struggles to find a ride to bring her daughter Candy home. She receives offers of help, but is hesitant to rely on others.
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.
A conversation about family and parenting, including the metaphor of parents as a bow and arrow, and the importance of staying connected with family members.
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 shares a touching memory of being in the hospital and having her family set up a card table at the foot of her bed to eat meals with her, after which they would give thanks for the food.
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.
One speaker reminisces about a famous family memory of directing plays in their basement as children, while the other reflects on how their maturity has changed their relationship with their sibling.
The guest speaker in the podcast came from a family where compassion was exemplified by his mother while being driven came from the example set by his father.
A grandson reminisces about his loving grandfather, step-grandmother, and his own father while sharing some family memories and life lessons.
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 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.
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.
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 talks about being caught up in their thoughts while observing their family members getting drunk during a gathering.
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.
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.
A story about a man who plans to cross the border into Canada, change identities and disappear, leaving behind his family and his old life.
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.
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.
Liam and his mom are able to spend quality time together now that they're back in the same city. Rachel, Liam's sister, joins in on the fun as they all spend the summer together.
The saying "all unhappy families are unhappy in their own way" contrasts with happy families, who are all happy in the same way.
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.
The Duanus family comes together to mourn their loved one and support each other during the difficult time. They discuss the ongoing investigation and remember the pure heart of the deceased.
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.
Two people share stories about their respective children and siblings, including one child requesting drinks and a sister collecting dolls.
Eun-sun's cousin reveals a secret that will change everything she knows about her family.
A son reflects on his experience with a father who traveled frequently for work and how despite the distance, his father always put family first and made their time spent together meaningful and rewarding.
Despite being raised by a single mother who moved them from NY to NC and worked multiple jobs, the speaker learned valuable life lessons from his father's absence, such as the importance of not idealizing the traditional American family and the diversity of different backgrounds and cultures.
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.
A disjointed conversation about family dynamics and body image.
The speaker discusses the struggles of a mother and hero in his life who deals with heartbreak while raising children alone.
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.
Christine talks about her parents' cool 80s, early 90s vibe and imagines their relationship as a fiery one.
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.
A man named Steve makes bad choices and treats his family unfairly while writing for anti-LDS magazines and campaigning against the church.
