Frank Conversation About Dads

Conan O'Brien, Jenna Wortham and others on navigating their relationships with their fathers.

Conan O'Brien, Jenna Wortham and others on navigating their relationships with their fa... more

Hosted byAdrian Sherling

Curated byHark Editors

10 CLIPS34 MINS

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Kim Clijsters' on Feeling Her Dad's Presence Before Winning US Open

This is a touching story from tennis star Kim Clijsters. Her father died in 2009 - and speaking on the Racquet podcast, she explained how they had planned ways for her to feel his presence even after he was gone.

Kim Clijsters' on Feeling Her Dad's Presence Before Winning US Open

Racquet's Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast

2 MINS

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Kieran Culkin on His Estranged Father

Kieran Culkin had an unusual relationship with his family. On WTF, he told Marc Maron how they are trying to rebuild their bond as adults.

WTF with Marc Maron Podcast

3 MINS

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Lulu Miller and Dad Mishandled Lulu’s Sister's Mental Illness

Lulu Miller and her dad talked to Invisibilia about how they mishandled her sister’s mental illness.

Lulu Miller and Dad Mishandled Lulu’s Sister's Mental Illness

Invisibilia

2 MINS

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Pete Davidson on His Dad Dying in 9.11 Attacks

Pete Davidson was just seven when his father died in the 9.11 attacks. On Fresh Air, he told of the moment heartbreaking moment he found out.

Pete Davidson on His Dad Dying in 9.11 Attacks

Fresh Air

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Justin Townes Earle on Making His Dad, Steve Earle, Cry

Justin Townes Earle was on Broken Record, talking about the moment he made his estranged father, music legend Steve Earle, cry.

Justin Townes Earle on Making His Dad, Steve Earle, Cry

Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond

1 MIN

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Conan O’Brien Went into Comedy Because of His Dad

Conan O’Brien told of how he got into comedy mainly to make his father laugh. This is from Dads: The Podcast.

Conan O’Brien Went into Comedy Because of His Dad

Dads: The Podcast

2 MINS

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“Advice from My Father”

Author Allan Gurganus reads from the Grace Paley short story “My Father Addresses Me On The Facts of Old Age.”

The New Yorker: Fiction

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Toni Morrison's Moving Story About Her Dad

Critic Hilton Als speaks to Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison about her father in an interview from 2014. From the podcast Studio 360.

Toni Morrison's Moving Story About Her Dad

Studio 360 with Kurt Andersen

4 MINS

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David Spade’s Tough Relationship with His Dad, Pee-Wee

On Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, David Spade talks about his tumultuous relationship with his dad and why his feelings for him changed when he had a daughter.

David Spade’s Tough Relationship with His Dad, Pee-Wee

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

5 MINS

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When Your Kids Say They Hate You

Comedian Mike Birbiglia speaks to Hillary Clinton about how he went from knowing he shouldn’t have kids to being a devoted dad. From You And Me Both.

You and Me Both with Hillary Clinton

3 MINS

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Frank Conversation About Dads

Kim Clijsters' on Feeling Her Dad's Presence Before Winning US Open

Racquet's Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast

Kieran Culkin on His Estranged Father

WTF with Marc Maron Podcast

Lulu Miller and Dad Mishandled Lulu’s Sister's Mental Illness

Invisibilia

Pete Davidson on His Dad Dying in 9.11 Attacks

Fresh Air

Justin Townes Earle on Making His Dad, Steve Earle, Cry

Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond

Conan O’Brien Went into Comedy Because of His Dad

Dads: The Podcast

“Advice from My Father”

The New Yorker: Fiction

Toni Morrison's Moving Story About Her Dad

Studio 360 with Kurt Andersen

David Spade’s Tough Relationship with His Dad, Pee-Wee

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

When Your Kids Say They Hate You

You and Me Both with Hillary Clinton

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