The speaker recounts the story of reuniting with his father after 34 years apart, facilitated by his mother's invitation. He also shares advice on learning to play guitar and improving musical skills.
The speaker discusses their experience of growing up without a biological father figure and how this impacted their relationships with men later in life.
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 woman who grew up without her father connects with him as an adult, shortly before his passing, and reflects on their relationship.
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 reflects on the regret a father expressed for prioritizing his career over spending time with his family.
The speaker receives a surprise package of popcorn at the office, and realizes it was sent by their parents.
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 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 girls run to their grandparents' house completely naked and discover a strange car parked in their driveway.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
The speaker reflects on their childhood and how they want to break the generational patterns of dysfunction in their family, acknowledging the normalization of abusive behaviors and expressing a desire to create a more stable future.
The speaker reflects on family photos and interviews relatives to learn more about their personal histories and family dynamics.
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.
Papa J shares the gender of his upcoming child and encourages viewers to hit the like button.
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 their interest in a person named Jason's family life and describes it as multi-faceted and intriguing.
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 reminder to prioritize and work on your romantic relationship for the sake of your family’s happiness and wellbeing as a whole.
The speaker expresses sadness over the thought of a gathering of cousins in a lukewarm, inflatable tub because of somebody in their family eating a good brownie.
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.
Al requests a birthday song for his grandma who is dying on her birthday.
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 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.
A podcaster shares about moving, writing a book, and her family's reaction to it, including her mother's displeasure.
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.
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.
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'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.
