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 | 3 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RelationshipsSociety & Culture | |||
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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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- Donor Dilemmas
What a great conversation starter. These are concepts that continue to come to light for many in the modern era, but for them to enter the mainstream, these discussions help to bridge gaps.
Apple Podcasts5Donor Nick
Australia5 days ago - Good perspective to share
I’m not directly connected to NPEs/donor conception/etc (as far as I know), but have a long time interest in family and identity formation, and the donor perspective is fairly rare, so I’m glad to see a representation here. I’m intrigued by the format with friend (with parallel experiences) and spouse anchoring the story, and with it starting before any meetings have happened and even before sister/parents knew. I’m glad the excitement of all involved can challenge the fear of rejection that can... more
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United Statesa month ago - Awesome
Great listen and insights. Loved it!
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Apple Podcasts | #30 | United States/Society & Culture/Relationships |
Apple Podcasts | #112 | Australia/Society & Culture/Relationships |
Apple Podcasts | #73 |  New Zealand/Society & Culture/Relationships |
Apple Podcasts | #235 |  Netherlands/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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