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 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'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 speaker talks about how one can observe a family member's thoughts and reactions based on their body language, eye movement, and intonations. He shares his thoughts after receiving news about his father's health.
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 discusses their experience of growing up without a biological father figure and how this impacted their relationships with men later in life.
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.
The speaker reflects on the differences in the ways that people express affection and intimacy within families, citing examples from her own life.
A father takes his son on a camping trip that is not far from their home.
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.
Despite their age gap, sisters Asha and Leslie were extremely close. However, their bond would be tested when a real-life drama began in 2009.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Howie Mandel talks to his family members using a headset, and we get a glimpse into their conversation.
The speaker expresses gratitude for their father's unwavering support, leadership, and sense of adventure. They express confidence in their father's ability to overcome any obstacle and a sense of joy thinking of him coming home from his travels.
A conversation about family closeness and the desire to spend time with loved ones.
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.
Eun-sun's cousin reveals a secret that will change everything she knows about her family.
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 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.
The speaker reflects on memories of their grandmother, including a visit just before her death and her driving habits.
The guest speaker of the podcast reflects on her Catholic upbringing, which involved a big, loving extended family despite being non-linear like Memento.
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.
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.
