Best Podcast Episodes About Oprah
Everything podcasters are saying about Oprah — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Apr 02, 2026 – 7 episodes
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Top Podcast Clips About Oprah
“… blah, blah, blah. But they say you don't want to meet your heroes because they live up to what you built them to be in your mind. I agree with that. Oprah has lived up to be what I have built her to be in my mind in many ways and then some. And so it was incredible. But when you watch the interview that I did with Oprah, What I'm proud of is that it seems like we are friends in a living room talking about things that you assume you've heard just about everything Oprah has to say. I feel like I've heard everything from her. But this entire hour was brand new to me. And it was brand new to her. In …”
“… do your podcast and that's literally how it happened and so you know after the dinner I got in my car and I drove from Montecito back to LA and I called my team and I told them and of course, you know, they were screaming and I was screaming and blah, blah, blah. But they say you don't want to meet your heroes because they live up to what you built them to be in your mind. I agree with that. Oprah has lived up to be what I have built her to be in my mind in many ways and then some. And so it was incredible. But when you watch the interview that I did with Oprah, What I'm proud of is that it seems like we are friends in a living room talking about things that you assume you've heard just about everything Oprah has to say. I feel like I've heard everything from her. But this entire hour was brand new to me. And it was brand new to her. In fact, when her team told my team who she picked as a person who believed in her, they said to my team, we aren't – if we misheard Ms. Winfrey because she mentioned someone that we've never heard her talk about in 30 years. So surely either we made a mistake. We heard incorrectly. And so they're like, where do you go back and check? And they came …”
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David Begnaud reveals the surreal moment he interviewed Oprah Winfrey, where she shared something new about herself after 30 years. He reflects on how this experience aligns with everything he dreamed of as an 18-year-old, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and connection. This moment encapsulates the essence of success and the joy of giving back through meaningful conversations.
“… you need someone pitching and selling you someone who knows how good you are that cares that says, no, this woman might not be known like, you know, Oprah Winfrey, but she can have a massive impact on your audience and you need to see her. And that person didn't exist. Right. So I knew in the back of my head that, you know, the way that everybody says they're going to start showing up when you really started making it. But wouldn't you know what a surreal moment this week. I received an email from Harry Walker Speaker Agency reaching out as if it was, you know, they had just signed me yesterday. …”
“… bureau. You won't want an agent because everyone and every opportunity will be coming to you. And it was frustrating to hear that at the time, right? Because when you need an agent is when you haven't hit it yet. You haven't made it yet. That's when you need someone pitching and selling you someone who knows how good you are that cares that says, no, this woman might not be known like, you know, Oprah Winfrey, but she can have a massive impact on your audience and you need to see her. And that person didn't exist. Right. So I knew in the back of my head that, you know, the way that everybody says they're going to start showing up when you really started making it. But wouldn't you know what a surreal moment this week. I received an email from Harry Walker Speaker Agency reaching out as if it was, you know, they had just signed me yesterday. Hey, Heather, we have a firm deal for you for two different speaking engagements. Wanted to send you both of the offers. Let us know if you have any feedback changes. And then let's go ahead and get the contract set up. And it was just this crazy moment. Remember, I told you I signed with them in 2018. And here we are. It's 2022 and I'm getting my …”
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After years of perseverance, I finally received my first speaking offers from a top agency, proving that opportunities often come when you least expect them. Reflecting on advice from a seasoned speaker, I realized that success in the speaking world often hinges on visibility and persistence. This moment is a testament to how staying in motion can lead to unexpected breakthroughs.
“in terms of professional support and places to turn. But at the time, it was literally me and the TV screen with Martha Stewart, Oprah Winfrey, and then my husband by my side. That was it. It's incredible, like you said, when one person believes in you, it can change everything to validate this idea that you're having. And also what you just said reminds me, it's so important who you pick as your spouse. And so often this is not talked about as someone who's divorced, but it truly, truly is to have that ride or die right next to you is brilliant. It was amazing. And honestly, …”
“in terms of professional support and places to turn. But at the time, it was literally me and the TV screen with Martha Stewart, Oprah Winfrey, and then my husband by my side. That was it. It's incredible, like you said, when one person believes in you, it can change everything to validate this idea that you're having. And also what you just said reminds me, it's so important who you pick as your spouse. And so often this is not talked about as someone who's divorced, but it truly, truly is to have that ride or die right next to you is brilliant. It was amazing. And honestly, the fact that people always say, well, when do you turn it off? When do you turn it off? Some of our best ideas were late at night, like the cupcake ATM. We came home late from a party and I wouldn't have had that brainstorm if someone wasn't living in the house with me, right? Because it was late at night. I had a pregnancy craving. I couldn't get …”
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A late-night pregnancy craving led to the innovative concept of a cupcake ATM, proving that seemingly crazy ideas can become successful businesses. With no experience and countless rejections, the founder persevered, eventually attracting attention from celebrities and securing a prime location in Beverly Hills. This journey emphasizes the importance of support, dreaming big, and taking calculated risks in entrepreneurship.
“… but they aren't necessarily just lucky. So by you being a professor who specializes in happiness, you are more likely to be lucky to bump into Oprah Winfrey. I'm so lucky. Oprah liked me. Yeah, yeah, yeah. But it's a lot harder to meet Oprah when you're not in this world. Do you get what I'm saying? No, for sure. It's a lot easier to meet LeBron James if you specialize in basketball. It's just a lot easier. I'm not saying it will happen, but it's easier. So this stuff is great. And there's the best psychologist on this, a British guy named Richard Wiseman. Richard, oh, I mean, if your name …”
“… When you choose to delve into something and really, really, really get into it, it doesn't matter what it is, a sport, a hobby, a profession. It doesn't matter what it is. It presents unique opportunities to you that will make you feel lucky, but they aren't necessarily just lucky. So by you being a professor who specializes in happiness, you are more likely to be lucky to bump into Oprah Winfrey. I'm so lucky. Oprah liked me. Yeah, yeah, yeah. But it's a lot harder to meet Oprah when you're not in this world. Do you get what I'm saying? No, for sure. It's a lot easier to meet LeBron James if you specialize in basketball. It's just a lot easier. I'm not saying it will happen, but it's easier. So this stuff is great. And there's the best psychologist on this, a British guy named Richard Wiseman. Richard, oh, I mean, if your name is Wiseman, I mean, you've got to now. What are you going to do? You can't be stupid. Yeah, that's like old wisey over here. And then his cousin Henry idiot. Yeah, it's like, oh, man. Didn't do as well. That's a good one. So, and the fact that you think about this an awful lot because you've got this heavy achievement orientation. Yes but to wrap …”
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In a recent discussion, the podcast explores the concept of luck and how it influences our achievements. They break down the types of luck: dumb luck, luck of motion, luck of awareness, and lack of uniqueness, emphasizing that awareness and specialization can create more opportunities for success. The insights are rooted in the work of psychologist Richard Wiseman, prompting listeners to actively create luck in their lives rather than waiting for it to happen.
“… that trauma, it just, it didn't sit right. And it felt like this third rail in the media, especially because it had the backing of someone like Oprah Winfrey, and then this constellation of powerful, famous women that Amy Griffin, in my opinion, has purchased. The Gwyneth Pouchers of the world, the Reese Witherspoons, et cetera, et cetera. And so nobody wanted to say, hey, wait a minute. This doesn't sound right. This isn't adding up.”
“… classmate, a teacher. None of it rang true. None of it felt true. And even just the way she wrote about it, if anybody knows anyone who is a survivor of sexual assault, especially childhood sexual assault, or knows somebody, the way she wrote about that trauma, it just, it didn't sit right. And it felt like this third rail in the media, especially because it had the backing of someone like Oprah Winfrey, and then this constellation of powerful, famous women that Amy Griffin, in my opinion, has purchased. The Gwyneth Pouchers of the world, the Reese Witherspoons, et cetera, et cetera. And so nobody wanted to say, hey, wait a minute. This doesn't sound right. This isn't adding up.”
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Investigations reveal that Amy Griffin's memoir may contain fabricated memories of trauma, raising questions about its authenticity. A New York Times article highlighted discrepancies in her portrayal of a privileged upbringing and violent incidents, leading to a lawsuit claiming she stole these stories. This situation has ignited a debate on media accountability and the protection of survivors' narratives.
“… spotlight. There's a very, very funny moment in here where there was a time a few months back, for instance, when he created a stir by going on Oprah to talk about the NC. He goes on Oprah and is like. We've got to talk about network computers. We've got to talk about network computers. Guess what? It's headless. You're not going to need Windows. And they're like, what? So it's a computer that I can't use without the network? I don't even know what that is. He's just talking about the most extreme future. And then, so he's talking about the NC only to have the show take a sharp turn toward …”
“… it doesn't have to use Microsoft's omnipresent Windows operating system, The NC represents one of the stiffest challenges yet to Bill Gates' dominance of personal computing. It's the original Mac Mini. And it's catapulted Ellison into the international spotlight. There's a very, very funny moment in here where there was a time a few months back, for instance, when he created a stir by going on Oprah to talk about the NC. He goes on Oprah and is like. We've got to talk about network computers. We've got to talk about network computers. Guess what? It's headless. You're not going to need Windows. And they're like, what? So it's a computer that I can't use without the network? I don't even know what that is. He's just talking about the most extreme future. And then, so he's talking about the NC only to have the show take a sharp turn toward his personal affairs when he confessed that he had yet to find the right woman to fill the void in his life. And then they go into some of his life. But so when the San Francisco Examiner asked Bay Area celebrities for a favorite Valentine's Day memory, Ellison mentioned something he did on the side of Silicon Valley's Woodside Road. After his Oprah …”
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Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle, made headlines when he pitched his revolutionary network computer on Oprah, leading to a surge of interest from women wanting to fill the void in his life. This unexpected twist showcases not only his tech vision but also his personal struggles, as Oracle's phones were flooded with calls following his candid confession. The moment highlights the intersection of tech innovation and personal charisma in the Silicon Valley scene of the 90s.
“… live in another house. Oh, you got a boyfriend? Man. Stedman. I think I'll stay with him. Stedman never home. Stedman got the balls at the crib If Oprah I in the back house I just now found out that it people who live together but live in separate rooms I didn know that Sleep in different rooms Yeah I didn know people do that It's people who live in separate rooms. There's a lot of older people doing that. Yeah, I didn't know that. There's a lot of older people that live in separate rooms. At 60, if you want to sleep in a bed by yourself, who am I to tell you no, bro? I mean, DJ, you definitely …”
“He's the influence. The American legend. I'm starting to bring it up with no question. My girl up 240? Yeah. Stedman me. Stedman. I can't go out like Stedman. Look, I am. You said you're having guests over? I'm in another house. Stedman live in another house. Oh, you got a boyfriend? Man. Stedman. I think I'll stay with him. Stedman never home. Stedman got the balls at the crib If Oprah I in the back house I just now found out that it people who live together but live in separate rooms I didn know that Sleep in different rooms Yeah I didn know people do that It's people who live in separate rooms. There's a lot of older people doing that. Yeah, I didn't know that. There's a lot of older people that live in separate rooms. At 60, if you want to sleep in a bed by yourself, who am I to tell you no, bro? I mean, DJ, you definitely gone then. I'm just saying, I'm talking about when they first get married, bro. I do that. I don't sleep in separate rooms, but I like use everything except for like a bathroom and stuff. Y'all don't do that? Yeah, I got multiple bathrooms. I definitely divvy off. Well, I don't got a 20,000 square foot house. I gotta use what's there. I'm saying …”
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Did you know many couples choose to sleep in separate rooms? In a recent discussion, hosts explored how this practice is more common than expected, especially among older couples. They share humorous takes on the dynamics of sharing space, bathrooms, and the benefits of personal space in relationships.
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