The Donor Podcast
Costard & Touchstone Productions, Inc.In the mid 1980's Hal worked his way through medical school as an anonymous sperm donor. Jump forward 25 years. Now a successful radiologist - and curious about his health genes - Hal joined 23AndMe - and inadvertently lost his donor anonymity. Suddenly seven total strangers found "daddy" - except six of them had no idea their biological father was actually a sperm donor. Subscribe for monthly bon... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 8 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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In the mid-1980s, Hal worked his way through medical school as an anonymous sperm donor. Thirty years later, Hal was one of 23AndMe's first customers, curious about his health genes. He had no idea that he'd just destroyed his donor anonymity. Sudden... more
In a search for inner peace, Hal finally confronts his own feelings toward Beka.
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A chance encounter with an old friend – a psychiatrist – convinces Hal that his issues with Beka stem from her being a raging narcissist. But, when Hal tries to present his side to his donor kids, they all circle the wagons around Beka.
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Hal tries to take his case against Beka to his donor kids. But, his weak father-donor-kid bond is nothing compared to all his donor kids' sibling bonds with each other. Beka, Hal learns, has total sway over her diblings.
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Hal manages to pull his relationship with Beka back from the brink. As they begin to talk more, more of Hal’s donor kids sign on to 23AndMe with mixed results. Hal believes he's finally got a handle on Beka; he doesn't. After Hal suggests that Beka's... more
If Hal’s relationship with Beka can be compared to a roller coaster ride (which it can!), then this is the part where the ride plunges terrifyingly. Somewhere between the start and end of a nine-hour bike ride, Hal’s relationship with Beka turns toxi... more
Threatened by Miles’ angry dad, Hal tries to diffuse the situation. Meanwhile, a second donor son joins 23AndMe. Hal learns quickly that none of his donor kids have any idea whatsoever that they’re donor conceived! They have all been their family sec... more
THE BLURB: In the mid 1980's, Hal worked his way through medical school as an anonymous sperm donor. Jump forward 25 years. Now a successful radiologist, Hal joined 23AndMe, curious about his health genes. He didn't realize that sending his DNA into ... more
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- His man is a nightmare!
Hal is a literal nightmare. He tries very hard to be deep and likable, but he is a red flag creeper in the highest degree. I cannot believe they recorded this and are unaware of how utterly narcissistic HE sounds. Everyone “loves him”, he “saves the day” everywhere he goes, he writes creepy creepy letters and hands out money like candy. I’m just astounded this made it to air. So disgusting and disgraceful to put this man on a pedestal.
Apple Podcasts1Nick_name$
United States10 months ago - Wow
This donor might be the most obliviously selfish person I’ve ever heard speak. Every sentence is a further expression of cluelessness about others’ feelings and callous self interest at the expense of everyone he encounters. If the show is of interest, it’s primarily because this man is so selfish and so oblivious about how awful he it’s.
Apple Podcasts1susansbrownUnited Statesa year ago - An interesting story told by a narcissist
Hal tells the story of getting to know the adult children for whom he was the sperm donor. It is told very well, but definitely with a spin that is meant to put him in a good light. However, he just can’t hide his narcissism, saying (paraphrasing here) that he thought their parents would be so thankful to him for helping them have children (when he just did it for the money), that he felt like his daughter should cut him some slack when he was being a creeper, because she could inherit real esta... more
Apple Podcasts2Lutz listenerUnited Statesa year ago - Umm no
This is a good reason not to have a podcaster create a podcast about his good friend. Sperm donor Hal spends days blowing up his daughter’s phone and tells her he’s attracted to her. But the podcast lets dad make self-serving excuses (he was being honest!) and blame his daughter for his inappropriate behavior.
Apple Podcasts1PodcastListener-2020United Statesa year ago - To quote Hal..
“You need both sides to make a story.” I really hope the daughter tells her own story. I do not feel sorry for this man at all. This podcast made me more sick for the people that are finding out he is their father. The fact that he went out of his way to keep pushing to get his truth out is super weird. His demeanor on the podcast, trying to be super likable was gross. His weird letters that he thought were so special would give anyone the heebie jeebies. The fact that he mentioned how beautiful... more
Apple Podcasts5Ms.YupUnited Statesa year ago - Just wow
As a donor conceived person, this podcast is horrifying. I’m on episode 5, and Hal seems to be an entitled narcissist. I can’t comprehend why he thought it was ok to say the things he said to Beka.
**Also, a note to the narrator, “dibling” is not a universally accepted term in the DCP community.
I’m also surprised that we don’t hear the voices of any dcp in this, except for someone reading the written communications they sent. Were they even consulted before publishing this?
My heart breaks f... more
Apple Podcasts2Colleen and BradyUnited Statesa year ago - Great story telling
Part documentary, part biography, this is a compellingly well told story about a guy whose sperm donor past comes back and severely complicated his life. One of the best parts of this is the exposition amd research that adds a lot to the piece. Totally worth the time.
Apple Podcasts5KkaaatUnited Statesa year ago
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