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 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 saying "all unhappy families are unhappy in their own way" contrasts with happy families, who are all happy in the same way.
A mother reflects on how her family coped with a tragedy that occurred while she was away for work and how it took years to repair their relationship afterwards.
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.
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 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.
A man shares the story of how a note could have changed everything for him when he was worried about his mom's safety, and how he searched high and low for the note to no avail.
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.
Despite facing financial hardship and a life-threatening illness, a family learns to remain optimistic and persevere through tough times.
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.
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 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 grandson reminisces about his loving grandfather, step-grandmother, and his own father while sharing some family memories and life lessons.
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.
A conversation between two people praising the grandmother for her kindness and her exceptional ability to remember people's stories and details about their lives.
The speaker attempts to clarify a complicated family lineage and asks about the identity of the other person's grandfather.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 reflects on the differences in the ways that people express affection and intimacy within families, citing examples from her own life.
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.
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.
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 comedian talks about how his mother-in-law got involved in his comedy tour and became the nanny for his child.
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.
