The guest speaker of the podcast reflects on her Catholic upbringing, which involved a big, loving extended family despite being non-linear like Memento.
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.
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 receives a surprise package of popcorn at the office, and realizes it was sent by their parents.
Comedian Eddie and his Cuban family had a running joke about their large photo wall, where even the ugly members looked good in pictures. However, upon discovering that one family member had undergone lap band surgery, they question if they are all narcissistic for not having more pictures of themselves.
The speaker reminisces about their close-knit family in Mastic, New York, where even the oldest siblings took on roles in caring for the younger children.
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 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.
The speaker reminisces about his childhood and how his father was his hero.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The speaker discusses the feeling of being a part of a family, and how it is like being in a group of people who help and support each other.
The unhealthy competition and work culture are splitting families, not young men. The gender struggle should not be set up as sperm versus egg, as all of us are the product of sperm and egg.
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 speaker discusses his relationship with his father and how he still feels connected to him even though he has passed away. He talks about how he used to wave to his father at every football game he played and how he still misses him, especially on the anniversary of his death.
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 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.
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.
In this episode of the Unplanned Podcast, Sarah and Derek B discuss Derek's near-death experience after falling off a 30-foot cliff and the impact it had on their family. They also touch on the hurtful comments they receive about their parenting choices and their experience of being robbed.
The hosts discuss Sean's relationship with his dad, who used to take him to dog tracks to bet on races.
A mother reflects on the love and memories shared with her children despite going through tragedy with the loss of two loved ones.
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 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.
A man named Steve makes bad choices and treats his family unfairly while writing for anti-LDS magazines and campaigning against the church.
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.
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.
Christine talks about her parents' cool 80s, early 90s vibe and imagines their relationship as a fiery one.
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.
A comedian talks about the awkwardness and discomfort that can come with hugging parents and shares some personal experiences with his mom and dad.
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 talks about how babies or young children might have difficulty understanding who their grandparents are if they are referred to by a nickname instead of their official title.
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.
