The speaker reflects on the challenges of growing up in a house with many teenagers, where there was constant noise and arguing, but no real trauma. She talks about how she turned to music as a way to find joy and euphoria.
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 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 conversation about a person's admiration for someone's child
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.
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.
The speaker recounts how he received news about his aunt's impending death and reflects on her life as a survivor who worked hard to overcome adversity.
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 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.
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.
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 reflects on memories of their grandmother, including a visit just before her death and her driving habits.
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 talks about how coaches and their families are important and how they treat them like their own.
Howie Mandel calls into a podcast hosted by his daughter and discovers that the host's co-host, Trish, is married to Howie's brother.
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.
The speaker believes that having a family is important and that not having one would be depressing. He also mentions that he has never had strong career ambitions.
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.
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.
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.
Actress Felicity Jones talks about the importance of prioritizing family over work and shares her experience of balancing acting roles with motherhood.
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.
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 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.
A podcaster shares about moving, writing a book, and her family's reaction to it, including her mother's displeasure.
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 Farley family had a lot of bed wetting incidents, including one where a machine was ruined due to the severity of the incident. Additionally, they discuss childhood movies and TV shows.
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 hosts discuss the dynamics of being the oldest brother and how each of them relates to that role.
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.
