The Oprah Winfrey Show: The Podcast

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.

Episodes

November 18, 2025 41 mins

Original Air Date: 1-18-2006

Jennifer Hagel Smith, whose husband, George Smith, disappeared during a honeymoon cruise in the Mediterranean, speaks out about his bloody disappearance. Then, Adam Goldstein, then-president of the cruise line, comes face-to-face with Jennifer. Having conducted a one-on-one interview with Jennifer the day before the Oprah show taping, Gayle King also joins the conversation to provide deeper insight into ...

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Original Air Date: 4-11-2007

Oprah invites the audience to take a revealing happiness quiz designed to measure their overall sense of joy and fulfillment. She then sits down with five guests to explore their individual results, uncovering personal stories that highlight the unique ways they cultivate happiness in their everyday lives. From overcoming adversity to embracing gratitude, each journey offers powerful insights and inspira...

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November 4, 2025 42 mins

Original Air Date: 5-11-1987
 

In this episode, Oprah explores the seven levels of marriage: Beginning, Acceptance, Parenthood?, Family, Rebirth & Reconciliation, Humdrum and Freedom. First, she invites three married couples, each at different stages, to talk about their relationships. Then, Cynthia Smith, author of "The Seven Levels of Marriage,” joins the conversation to further explore how marriage changes throughout each stage, f...

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October 28, 2025 36 mins

From February 13, 2002: Life coach, speaker and New York Times best-selling author Dr. Martha Beck counsels overstressed and overscheduled women. She coaches women on how to de-stress and de-clutter their lives. Martha explains the importance of teaching your kids instead of doing for them, how to use your life goals to clean your house and why she believes people pleasing is as dangerous as an addiction.


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October 21, 2025 31 mins

From June 21, 2000: Oprah talks to people who have made drastic changes to live the lives of their dreams. Plus, spiritual teacher and New York Times best-selling author Gary Zukav gives advice on how to find strength and courage to follow your heart’s desire. He also explains the importance of choice, life experimentation and how to reach what he calls “authentic power.”


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October 14, 2025 38 mins

From June 8, 2000: Oprah and a team of parenting experts teach frazzled moms and dads how to spend conscious, attentive time with their children. They discuss strategies for having great family conversations, explain what teenagers really want and give tips for divorced parents. The panel also discusses the importance of tradition, rituals and how to recognize what you want your kids to remember from their childhood. Plus, children...

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Original Air Date: 5-10-2000

Speaker and author Kathy Peel discusses her book, Be Your Best, and the importance of taking time for yourself. She also shares what she says is the essential question to ask yourself: “Do you see yourself as valuable?” Plus, Kathy identifies what she calls “time robbers,” offers ideas for personal restoration and explains how busy moms can find more time at home.


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September 30, 2025 26 mins

Original Air Date: 4-28-2000

Businessman and author, Robert Kiyosaki, discusses his New York Times Bestselling book, Rich Dad Poor Dad. He explains why he believes it’s important that we change the way we think about money. Robert details misconceptions of assets and liabilities, using debt to gain wealth and why we should pay ourselves before our bills. Other experts share money saving secrets and investment tips.


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September 23, 2025 41 mins

What happens when life pulls you so far down that you don’t know if you can make it to tomorrow? In this episode, you will hear the raw, honest experiences of people who have hit rock bottom and found a way back. From despair to triumph, you’ll hear incredible stories of resilience, strength, and survival. The guests include Sandy Purl, author of Am I Alive, the late Mercury Morris, former NFL star, Carolyn Koons, author of Beyond ...

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Original Air Date: 4-10-2008

In this episode, we hear from David Sheff, author of Beautiful Boy, as he shares the harrowing journey of watching his son descend into drug addiction; methamphetamines, heroin, cocaine, and more. His son, Nic Sheff, author of Tweak, offers his own raw account from the other side of addiction, giving voice to the pain, chaos, and complexity of substance dependency. Together, their stories offer a rare an...

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September 9, 2025 28 mins

Original Air Date 4-6-2000

Psychologist Dr. Linda S. Austin— author of What’s Holding You Back?: Eight Critical Choices For Women's Success—discusses the psychological “glass ceiling” that some women face in their lives and careers. She shares the role that fear plays in holding people back and explains how to overcome it. Dr. Austin also coaches women through making critical choices, like taking risks and learning to deal with diff...

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September 2, 2025 21 mins

Original Air Date 10-28-1999

Oprah highlights the importance of friendship in our lives, and dedicates a show to reuniting women with best friends with whom they have lost touch. Friendship expert, sociologist and Friendshifts author Dr. Jan Yager gives reasons why friendships shift and shares advice on rekindling relationships. She also explains how to recognize if a friendship is worth salvaging and why it’s important to understan...

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August 26, 2025 41 mins

Original Air Date: 3-9-1987

Oprah talks to moms and dads about the everyday chaos of parenting and sits down with experts who offer real-world strategies to help survive it all—without losing your sanity. From toddler tantrums to mealtime meltdowns, this episode is packed with practical, proven advice to help parents feel more calm and in control. Guests include Brooke Beebe, author of Best Bets for Babies and Tips for Toddlers, who...

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August 19, 2025 35 mins

Original Air Date: 4-25-2007

Oprah dedicates a show all about dogs. How to train them, feed them and love them. She introduces her personal dog coach, Tamar Geller, who's revealing a powerful new training method Oprah has been using for over a year and a half — and swears by. Plus, holistic veterinarian Dr. Marty Goldstein, author of The Nature of Animal Healing, joins the conversation to share groundbreaking insights into caring fo...

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August 12, 2025 25 mins

From April 9, 1999: Educator, motivational speaker and author of the New York Times best-seller Healing the Shame that Binds You, John Bradshaw counsels three women on how they can let go of the crippling shame they have carried with them for years. He also shares the steps to healing, the difference between healthy and toxic shame, and the importance of embracing the shame you feel. John Bradshaw passed away in 2016 from heart fai...

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August 5, 2025 26 mins

From January 12, 1999: Jim O’Connor—founder of the Cuss Control Academy and author of Cuss Control—explains why we use profanity, why we shouldn’t swear and which alternate expressions are better to use. Then, life coach and author of Take Yourself to the Top, Laura Berman Fortgang, gives advice on how to live a happier life by giving up some things. She also discusses boundary-setting and offers key questions to ask yourself in or...

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July 29, 2025 34 mins

Original Air Date: April 4, 2007. Oprah honors extraordinary everyday people who showed incredible courage in moments of crisis. She speaks with Rachel Supplee, who survived a bear attack, and her daughter Daphne, who fought the bear to save her. Alena Yokum recounts being trapped in a sinking car, and Larry Cummins shares how he risked his life to rescue her. Amy Hawkins, who was paralyzed after saving children during a tornado, a...

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Original Air Date: Initial Airdate: March 30, 2007. In this awe-inspiring episode, Oprah dives into one of her greatest fascinations: Planet Earth, the groundbreaking Discovery Channel nature series that redefined how we see our world. The series explores a different corner of the globe  from the deepest oceans to the highest mountains. Oprah shares how the series forever changed the way she sees nature, and she sits down with its ...

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July 15, 2025 42 mins

Original Air Date: October 22, 1986 In this compelling episode, Oprah explores the mystery of near-death experiences. Guests who were pronounced clinically dead or endured severe trauma share astonishing stories of what they saw and felt after their hearts stopped. From floating above hospital beds to encountering deceased loved ones, and even experiencing a profound sense of peace and unconditional love, their accounts raise power...

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July 8, 2025 27 mins

From October 9, 1998: Motivational speaker and author Gail Blanke discusses her New York Times best-selling book, “In Your Wildest Dreams.” She describes how to find your passion, the importance of defining your own life and why living the life of your dreams is the greatest gift you can give anyone. Gail also coaches audience members on how to design their own dreams.


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