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.
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.
A woman shares about a deceitful granddaughter who lied about her grandmother's death and how her lies were exposed.
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 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 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.
The speaker reflects on the differences in the ways that people express affection and intimacy within families, citing examples from her own life.
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 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 speaker receives a surprise package of popcorn at the office, and realizes it was sent by their parents.
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.
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 story of how a man's hatred towards his father turned into a realization of gratitude towards his uncle after his sister's murder, and how the experience did not define him.
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 shares about the challenges and surprises of expecting a baby, including gender unknown until birth, body changes, and being underprepared.
The speaker reflects on their loving home and the relationship with their difficult father, as well as how their early experiences with family and society shaped their sense of identity.
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.
The real father of Kaitlyn and Gabby was never really in their life. Kaitlyn and James had an okay relationship while Alaina was still married to James.
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.
Olivia tries to stop her aunt from telling an embarrassing family story in front of her new girlfriend, but has trouble finding the right words until finally expressing how it is hurting her feelings.
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 recounts a story of his dad challenging Travis to a game of Wii Tennis and taking full swings with the controller, while also predicting the rise of Twitter.
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.
The pressure to build a family and experience long-term love for another human being can impact productivity and mental ability to flourish, similar to a partner who demands attention as a result of being a joy to others. However, there is a desire to experience this type of love despite the potential consequences.
The speaker discusses his close relationship with his family and how he tries to support them financially without them having to worry about money. He also reflects on the different phases of his life, including being a skateboarder.
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 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.
The speaker talks about how bullying runs in his family, and explains how his cousins are musical savants.
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 reflects on memories of their grandmother, including a visit just before her death and her driving habits.
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.
