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The Oprah Winfrey Show: The Podcast

Oprah is opening the vault of The Oprah Winfrey Show with 25 years of hand-picked legendary interviews, a-ha moments, ugly cries and unforgettable surprises. A lot has changed since she ended the show, but many of our personal struggles have stayed the same. We’re all still looking to connect, to be seen and to know that we’re not alone. We’re also looking for some joy, some laughs and some much-needed inspiration. As we head into this new decade, what better time to look back and reflect, to take stock of how we’ve grown and to be reminded that we’re all in this together. The Oprah Winfrey Show aired from September 8th, 1986 to May 25, 2011 with 4,561 episodes. The show remains the highest-rated daytime talk show in American television history, averaging between 10 to 20 million viewers a day.
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TOWS Special: Kidnapped and Held Captive

Original Air Date: May 5, 2004 Oprah sits down with Kirsten and Jennifer, two of five women who lived through an unspeakable horror. They were kidnapped and held captive by eccentric loner and millionaire John Jamelske. Kirsten was Jamelske's first victim. She was kidnapped in 1988, when she was only 14 years old. Jamelske kept her captive for four years. Jennifer, a 26-year-old mother of two, was kidnapped in 2001 and held for two months. It's a story so frightening and shocking, it made headli...

Oct 24, 202340 min

TOWS Special: What Would You Do for A Friend?

Original Air Date: July 25, 2002 Oprah shares stories of people who demonstrate selfless character in the way they show up for their friends. Some of these people have sacrificed everything and even put their own lives on the line to help a friend in need. Oprah hopes this show inspires us all to be better friends. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://b...

Oct 17, 202333 min

TOWS Special: What Can You Really Afford?

Original Air Date: October 3, 2002 World renown financial expert and New York Times bestselling author Suze Orman shares tips on how to determine what you can afford without the temptation of outside factors like low interest rates and sales. Suze explains why she says, "Most people are living in denial about what they can really afford." Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on ...

Oct 10, 202339 min

Oprah Talks To An Entire Family Addicted To Heroin

Original Airdate: September 29, 2008 Lisa Ling reports from Richland County, Ohio where a heroin epidemic has gripped its citizens. Residents come on the show and agree to seek help to break the addiction. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN...

Oct 03, 202328 min

Released From Prison After Killing Her Father

Original Airdate: May 14, 2009 Stacey Lannert was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison for killing her abusive father. She explains why she killed him. Then, meet a mom of two who gunned down her husband. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN...

Sep 26, 202336 min

How To Talk to Your Kids About Sex With Dr. Laura Berman

Original Airdate: April 6, 2009 Some parents talk about the birds and the bees, others don’t sugarcoat it, many have no idea how to address it at all. One mom is finally having the sex talk with her daughter on TV to help you start your own conversation. Plus, relationship therapist Dr. Laura Berman offers advice with the exact words to say to your kids. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favori...

Sep 19, 202336 min

Women Leaving Men for Other Women

Original Airdate: March 25, 2009 Spinning out of an "O Magazine" article about women who leave men to be with other women, Oprah talks to Jackie Warner, star of Bravo's "Work Out," and the straight trainer with whom she's enjoyed a relationship; Chris, a woman who came out as a lesbian during a 2006 episode of Oprah, but who is now involved with a man; Dr. Lisa Diamond, a woman's sexuality expert and author of "Sexual Fluidity," about women who become attracted to women. Oprah also talks to Caro...

Sep 12, 202335 min

Inside The Notorious Bunny Ranch Brothel

Original Airdate: April 29, 2009 It’s a place many have never visited and could be considered off limits. See what really goes on inside America's most famous brothel as Oprah speaks to a sex-worker from the Bunny Ranch Brothel. Then, she talks to Ed Begley Jr., the greenest guy in Hollywood, and a place so tiny... almost the whole town talks to Oprah! Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite...

Sep 05, 202336 min

Oprah's Most Memorable Guests

Original Airdate: April 21, 2009 Over the years, Oprah has interviewed close to 28,000 people from all walks of life. Let’s take a look back on the interviews we'll never forget. We’ll revisit the Mississippi man who shed over 300 pounds, the ex-husband of Susan Smith, the women who drowned her two children and the Boylan family whose father transitioned from male to female. Plus, an update from evangelist Ted Haggard and his wife on the scandal that made headlines. Want more podcasts from OWN? ...

Aug 29, 202338 min

Released From Prison: A Mom of Three Goes Home

Original Airdate: April 20, 2009 Lisa Ling and our cameras ride along on a major child pornography bust as it goes down. Then, this mom served three years in prison. Tune in as we catch a glimpse of her life behind bars and follow the emotional moment, she walks free, finally reuniting with her children. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_...

Aug 22, 202337 min

14 Years Old: They Say They're Ready To Have Sex

Original Airdate: April 16, 2009 It’s a conversation many parents dread having. Ready or not, these are the questions you need to sit down and ask your teen. Oprah invites sex therapist Dr. Laura Berman to counsel a teen couple and their mothers about sex readiness. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN...

Aug 15, 202334 min

Lured At Thirteen: Held Captive As A Sex Slave

Original Airdate: April 15, 2009 Computers, mobile phones and social networks are just some of the tools that these sexual predators have at their fingertips. Oprah talks with the families of children who were preyed upon online, sharing their stories with the hope that parents will pass their lessons on to their own children. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Vis...

Aug 08, 202330 min

Suze Orman: Can You Afford College, A Wedding, Divorce?

Original Airdate: March 4, 2009 Can these parents afford to send their kids to a $40,000 a year college? Or can one couple afford to get a divorce? Suze Orman talks to viewers about money situations and offers advice on whether they can afford things they would like to experience or buy. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN...

Aug 01, 202329 min

How To Handle Life's Stickiest Situations

Original Airdate: October 9, 2008 From handling a proposition from a friend's husband to telling someone they have bad breath, get expert advice on how to solve all your dilemmas! "New York Times Magazine" columnist Randy Cohen and "O" magazine contributor Faith Salie help viewers with their ethical problems in a civil and courteous way. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on y...

Jul 25, 202336 min

Secret Lives Of Moms

Original Airdate: April 6, 2009 Moms across America boldly break their silence about their secret lives; TV's Cheryl Hines, star of the television series, "In The Motherhood," confesses that she doesn't know who she is since having kids; and two mothers reveal what no one wants to say out loud: we're failing. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/...

Jul 18, 202330 min

Sex: Women Reveal What They Really Want

Original Airdate: April 3, 2009 Why does passion always fizzle. What should we be doing? Get the latest science behind sex appeal! Scientists talk about the mathematical formula and studies they’ve found behind beauty, the ultimate relationship "taste test" and what can make men instantly more attractive. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find...

Jul 11, 202327 min

The Little Girl Found Living Like An Animal

Original Airdate: March 3, 2009 Oprah explores the stories of four young children who were abused. At age 6, Danielle could not speak a word. After years of abuse Danielle was eventually rescued. She was adopted by Bernie and Diane Lierow. In March 2008, a Honduran boy, Jason, was rescued from a small, dark room where he was kept for years. At just 15 pounds, he was the size of an average 2-year-old, but shockingly, he was 9 years old. In 1997, Texas authorities discovered 9-year-old, Victoria, ...

Jul 04, 202337 min

Oprah's "What Can You Live Without?" Experiment Part II

Original Airdate: May 20, 2009 Two families are willing to strip their homes to the bare bones -- no cell phones, no computers, no TV! Find out how they cope with their new normal. Then, one mom gets a huge reality check. What happened to all her stuff? Hear about her three-month transformation and what living with less has taught her. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on you...

Jun 27, 202337 min

Oprah's What Can You Live Without Experiment?

Original Airdate: March 2, 2009 In the wake of Suze Orman's challenge to go without certain things -- like spending money, using credit cards, and eating at restaurants -- Oprah challenges two families to go without for seven days, then talks to them to see how they did. Oprah also talks to Mary Carlomagno, author of "Secrets of Simplicity," about how making small changes can yield big differences in the quality of your life. Oprah also shares the story of Kristen Martini, who decided to remove ...

Jun 27, 202336 min

Losing Weight In The Public Eye With Star Jones, Valerie Bertinelli And Marie Osmond

Original Airdate: April 1, 2009 Oprah talks to Star Jones about her 160-pound weight loss and her time on "The View," and Oprah also talks to Valerie Bertinelli and Marie Osmond about their recent weight losses. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN...

Jun 20, 202337 min

Unconventional, Unforgettable Dads

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, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN...

Jun 13, 202337 min

Bullied To Death: Two Devastated Moms Speak Out

Original Airdate: May 6, 2009 Oprah and experts talk to parents and victims of bullying. Just days after burying their 11-year-old sons, who were bullied to death, two mothers speak out about walking through the same nightmare. Despite their own pain, Sirdeaner and Masika stood up for the millions of children across the country who suffer at the hands of other classmates. They hoped to spark a national conversation about bullying and offer the advice all parents need to hear to keep their kids s...

Jun 06, 202338 min

Oprah Talks To Men Who've Beat Women

Original Airdate: March 19, 2009 Why do men hit women? Oprah talks to the men who admit they've been abusers, including “The Real World’s” Kevin Powell, who opens up about his own violent past. Then, actress Robin Givens weighs in. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN...

May 30, 202335 min

Internet Predators: How Bad Is It?

Original Airdate: September 15, 2008 Oprah explores what she calls "the Wild West for child pornographers" -- the Internet, where the illegal trading of child pornography often goes uninvestigated, since most law-enforcement agencies don't have the funding to track down every lead. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN...

May 23, 202336 min

Why Men Cheat

Original Airdate:September 11, 2008 Did they want more attention, were they feeling lonely, or is there another reason? M. Gary Neuman, author of “The Truth About Cheating”, talks with couples and the audience about why men cheat. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN...

May 16, 202336 min

How To Affair Proof Your Marriage: Why Men Cheat Part II

Original Airdate: September 18, 2008 M. Gary Neuman, author of “The Truth About Cheating”, is back after a fallout show from “Why Men Cheat”. Find out the three ways you can affair-proof your marriage and learn the biggest mistake he says wives make every day. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN...

May 16, 202336 min

Moms Around The World

Original Air Date: October 23rd, 2006 From South Africa to Brazil, to Northern Alaska. From the hard working women to the stay-at-home rock stars. These are the moms you have to meet. Lisa Ling travels the world to see how mother's live in other countries. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN...

May 09, 202327 min

Halle Berry

Original Air Date: February 1st, 2002 Oprah talks to Halle Berry about her life, career, and herfilm, "Monster's Ball," for which she won an Academy Award for Best Actress. She also discusses her then marriage to singer Eric Benet and being a stepmom to his 10-year-old daughter. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN...

May 02, 202330 min

Former Olympic Medalist Marion Jones’ First Interview After Prison

Original Airdate: October 29, 2008 She was called 'the fastest woman in the world'… then came accusations that she used performance-enhancing drugs. From international hero to inmate, former Olympic golden girl Marion Jones speaks out in her first interview after prison. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN...

Apr 25, 202338 min

Diana Ross

Original Air Date: April 5th, 2000 Oprah and Diana talk about her life and wildly successful career, including her decision to reunite with members of The Supremes and hit the road with their "Return to Love" tour in the summer of 2000. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN...

Apr 18, 202318 min
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