Donor Dad
Karamo Brown & Adam SaltzbergTelevision Producer Adam Saltzberg shares the story he's never told publicly: in the early 2000s, while working as a casting associate on The Apprentice, he was also regularly visiting a cryobank - sometimes three times a week on his lunch breaks - as a sperm donor. At the time, it felt like a practical, even casual decision. But what seemed simple in his twenties would ripple forward in ways he n... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 6 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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On the season finale of "Donor Dad," and a major first, Adam meets the mother of three of his donor offspring. For years, Felicia has raised her three children knowing only a donor number and a folder of stats. After years of silence, she's calling i... more
After weeks of testing, observations, and data-gathering, the results of Adam's professional ASD evaluation have arrived.
Karamo sits down with Adam to open the folder and walk through the findings together. Moving past the clinical terminology and... more
In this deeply personal and provocative episode of Donor Dad, Karamo and Adam dive into the murky, often judgmental waters of the internet to face one of the most polarizing critiques of Adam's journey.
Hosts: Karamo Brown & Adam Saltzberg
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Armed with an iPhone and a White Russian, Adam sits his parents down to explain why he never had to ask them for financial help after graduating from college. As Adam drops the bombshell that he was a sperm donor, we hear his parents' immediate react... more
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- Soooooo good!
Not having an emotional connection as a donor, recipient or child of donor, I have found this podcast to be really intriguing and entertaining at the same time. As mentioned by a previous reviewer, I can hardly wait for the next episode!
Apple Podcasts5TurnKey325
United States5 days ago - Good story, but focus is off
The story itself is interesting. But, seeing as this podcast is done by producers, it’s surprising the storytelling isn’t better. Karamo constantly interrupts, makes light and turns the story on him — rather than truly hosting.
Adam, his wife, his parents and his sister are far more affable and the podcast would’ve had better flow — and stronger storytelling with a better arc — if Karamo had been less domineering.
Apple Podcasts3justkristibUnited States5 days ago - Irresponsible and Disappointing
This podcast is clearly made by television people chasing humor, entertainment and sensation, not by anyone bringing depth, sensitivity, knowledge or genuine curiosity to the subject. Karamo casts himself as a ‘guide’ through this unfolding journey, but he is one of the least informed, least prepared people imaginable to speak on this topic, let alone lead others through it. A podcast like this demands a host with real expertise in the realm of donor conception, not a TV personality playing the ... more
Apple Podcasts1ar108United States7 days ago - Annoying host
I like this show, but it would be way better with a different host. He’s self important and centers his own perspective instead of Adam’s. It’s almost enough to make me stop listening, but I like Adam, Lindsay & Sarah
Apple Podcasts4Kt82814United States12 days ago - Lighthearted Perspective
As a SMBC (Single Mother By Choice), this is an interesting perspective to hear from the donor side. It’s such a complicated journey, both emotionally, physically and spiritually that you have to remember to find the humor in the process. It’s weird. Isolating and super complicated for families on the other side. Thank you for bringing up the donors POV, in a fun, lighthearted and respectful way. Would love to hear from other donor dads for future episodes, particularly those who have a differen... more
Apple Podcasts5kmjuncoUnited States20 days ago
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Apple Podcasts | #35 | United States/Society & Culture/Relationships |
Apple Podcasts | #187 |  Australia/Society & Culture/Relationships |
Apple Podcasts | #137 |  New Zealand/Society & Culture/Relationships |
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What is Donor Dad about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A candid exploration of modern family formation through the lens of a donor parent navigating relationships with biological children he's never met. Episodes center on identity, responsibility, and how DNA technology and online communities reshape what family means, often blending personal history with frank discussions about secrecy, disclosure, and the evolving roles of donors and recipients. Noteworthy is the empathetic framing, the mix of personal anecdotes with practical questions about genealogy, connection, and ethics in an age of ubiquitous DNA data and social networks.
This show stands out for its intimate, real-time storytelling, willingness to tackle sensitive topics with warmth, and a focus on nuanced, non-traditional family dy... more
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