logo
episode-header-image
Jun 2023
40m 43s

Unconventional, Unforgettable Dads

Oprah
About this episode
Original Airdate: April 13, 2009 Meet a dad who's raising nine kids all on his own! Oprah introduces several unconventional, but remarkable, fathers. Then, why thousands of moms are helping a father they've never met. Plus, a soldier’s dad's unforgettable words.   Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul ... Show More
Up next
Mar 2026
Serial Killer John Wayne Gacy's Sister and Mass Murderer Jim Jones' Son Speak Out
From February 17, 2010: Oprah talks to Jim Jones, Jr., the son of the notorious Peoples Temple leader, about the Jonestown Massacre, why he didn’t “drink the Kool-Aid,” and how sports saved his life. Karen Kuzma opens up publicly, for the first time, about her brother serial kill ... Show More
41m 28s
Mar 2026
Bob Greene's Best Life Diet
From January 15, 2007: Exercise physiologist and certified personal trainer, Bob Greene discusses his #1 New York Times Bestselling book, The Best Life Diet. He talks through the three phases of the diet plan, reveals the type of food needed to maintain and lose weight more effec ... Show More
29m 52s
Mar 2026
Kidnapped as a Child: Why I Didn't Return
From February 21, 2007: Child abduction survivor, Todd Bequette, shares his experience of being kidnapped at age 13 and held captive for 18 months. He opens up about the abuse he suffered, the guilt he feels for recruiting other children and how this experience affected him. Eliz ... Show More
31m 59s
Recommended Episodes
Jun 2024
SMNTY Classics: Single Dads
More men than ever before are raising kids as single dads. To celebrate Father's Day, Cristen and Caroline trace how single fatherhood has become the new normal and spotlight how and why society treats single dads differently from single moms in this classic episode.See omnystudi ... Show More
52m 46s
Jun 2021
Father's Day Special: The Good, The Bad, and The Unexpected
On this episode of the Our American Stories podcast, we bring you stories about outstanding fathers and fathers who don't make the grade. Leslie Leyland Fields tells us about the heart-breaking relationship between her and her father. And it's not what you'd expect; Taylor Brown ... Show More
39m 32s
Oct 2025
On Fatherhood: Parenting and Marriage in an Era of Uncertainty
Breht is joined by Nick from MEANS TV and JT from Second Thought and The Deprogram, to have an unstructured conversation about fatherhood, parenting, role modeling, masculinity, marriage, children, and much more! ---------------------------------------------------- Support Rev Le ... Show More
1h 59m
May 2024
Super Soul Special: Finding Your Spiritual Path
Original Air Date: January 7, 2009Oprah Winfrey Show: Oprah talks with spiritual leaders and teachers about how to handle life when it isn't as expected. She reflects on past episodes when guests taught her important life and spiritual lessons. These spiritual teachers include Re ... Show More
36m 24s
Sep 2020
Introducing Dads: The Podcast
<p>There’s a new show on the block, and Rob’s here to tell you all about it! Hosted by the hilarious comedian Rory Scovel, “Dads: The Podcast” is all about fatherhood, parenting, and the myriad ways our families have made us who we are—for better and worse. Here’s a peek at the f ... Show More
8m 20s
May 2021
Fatherhood
President Obama and Bruce discuss starting their families, the feelings experienced when their children were born, and balancing fatherhood with their careers. They reflect on what they’ve learned from becoming fathers and husbands.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy ... Show More
40m 55s
Jan 2023
Couple Adopts 7 Siblings Separated Throughout 4 Foster Homes!
On this episode of Our American Stories, this is the story of how one childless married couple of 13 years became a family of 9, literally, overnight. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnyst ... Show More
10m 49s
Jun 2021
14. Al Aboua: Baba Takeover
In honor of Father's Day, This episode is dedicated to our partners and their experience in their fatherhood journey. Our husbands take over the studio and host you on their episode 'Al Aboua'. While we may feel so in tune with our body and connected with baby, fathers have a com ... Show More
1h 11m
Jun 2023
Celebrating the Influence of Dads
Celebrate Father’s Day with this special episode dedicated to remarkable fathers from all walks of life. Liz and Jamey reflect on fatherhood and guide us through a deep dive into the unforgettable narratives of past guests like Lil Rel Howery, Russell Dickerson, Eugenio Derbez, G ... Show More
1h 13m