“I am so engrossed in Matt’s story.
Such a controversial and yet riveting subject
I’m not at the end yet but I sincerely hope Matt… you have a happy ending 😌”
Tisme Susan via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/13/24
“Matt, thank your for opening up your heart and sharing your extremely personal story of finding your father. You have a true gift of storytelling - I feel as though I walked through the journey with you and got to know your family. Your story brings tears to my eyes, and is so incredibly...”Read full review »
grebersole via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/11/24
“I became so interested in the way that DNA databases have unintentionally exposed this phenomenon of donor conceived babies after reading “Inheritance” by Dani Shapiro. This podcast is so well researched, not only with regard to Matt’s personal family history, but also relating to the origins of...”Read full review »
AcceptUrself via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/24
“Thank you for sharing your story, I could not stop listening. I am happy you found family in the process. My mother was from Ireland and came to the USA with her first husband-James McNally, in about 1958-60! Small world.”
Kathy Davidson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/24
“As a person that has also been on a hunt to find pieces of the past, and assemble those pieces into a coherent narrative, this has been an excellent listen.
I cannot understand how people in the medical industry could play with so many lives so cavalierly.
My story is different, but in my...”Read full review »
#JustMeAgain via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/03/24
“I started this series for the mystery and was not disappointed. But it was ultimately the candour and love and connection that has left me weepy in a good way after listening to the final episode.”
CitizenOfChelm via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/31/24
“Such an interesting story. Delicately put together with so many details! This podcast will stay with me for a long time. Family roots matter and so does physical family. THANK YOU for sharing your journey.”
Yodan143 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/27/24
“I'm loving your story. I have half siblings. My story is different but also a fun but much shorter tail. Helena and Tara are cracking me up in chapter 4 and i'm pretty sure we're spirit sisters (unfortunately my father isn't Irish). Excitedly listening to hear the rest. Thanks!”Read full review »
shanoutloud76 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/23/24
“Incredible story, Matt is so candid and addresses so many facets of this, his own mystery. I love the relationship between him and his family, especially his mom and dad (Richard). Matt addresses the medical ethics as well, don’t want to say too much about that or the rest of his family and give...”Read full review »
Gramdma MiMi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/24
“i loved it and binged this podcast. i loved hearing about matt’s whole journey. great storyteller, he makes you wish you were his friend. hope he does another podcast soon, i’ll listen to anything he creates now!”
so super b is for bad via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/24
“One of the best podcasts I’ve ever listened to. The vulnerability, research and story telling were all so beautifully done! My only regret is I plowed through the series in just a few days and am left wanting more.
Sincerely hope Matt and his new found siblings have found some peace in knowing...”Read full review »
JaxonIsAPig via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/14/24
“This story had me binge listening into the wee hours. Matt Katz is a master storyteller. His words paint vivid pictures of all of the people who were a part of this maze of a journey. Sadie and Reuben, I’m sure your Dad has always been wonderful but I feel he has created an even greater depth of...”Read full review »
smerterthanthis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/04/24
“The first few episodes were too long with too much detail about unneeded dads. Just get to the point. Narrator fulfilling desire to feel important with story about - guess who - himself. What the doctors did is not that surprising. Some people experience cognitive dissonance, like the doctor...”Read full review »
Aderr111 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/03/24
“He lost me when he said “where are you from - I’m Jewish. Since when did that become an answer to one’s location of birth? It’s like someone else saying where are you from - I’m Christian or Muslim or Hindu or Buddhist””
aMaNvErMa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/27/24
“I am enjoying the show and how you tell the story. Interestingly there is a movie on Amazon called Filling In The Blanks that also tells of artificial insemination and a man’s accidental discovery that his father was not his biological father.”
casiec4 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/27/24
“I’ve absolutely loved listening to your journey of finding your paternal heritage. It felt like a roller coaster of emotions, but heartwarming. Thank you for sharing. Natasha, Australia.”
“It’s really such a beautiful story of love and loss. Matt you were so genuine. Always showing great respect and a open heart. Your Mom and Robert are so special. They were always supportive and gave you such grace. I was on “the edge of my seat” with each episode! I could go on! Thank you for...”Read full review »
Madmom619 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/21/24
“I had resisted listening to this podcast for a while. The story of the ethically questionable start to the fertility industry has been done by many at this point, often in the true crime world where journalists are focusing on the legal and ethical aspects. This is not that. This is an incredibly...”Read full review »
krysmartin89 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/13/24
“This story is about relationships. So many different kinds of relationships, so many connections and conversations that ultimately illuminated the blank walls Matt Katz faced. I love how he unflinchingly forges ahead through the ups and downs and acceptances and oppositions, all while rolling the...”Read full review »
jenpnc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/12/24
“Matt pulls off a difficult trick: take an achingly personal story and illuminate the universally applicable aspects of it. What are the most important aspects that define us as a person? How do you adjust the definition of “my family” (almost overnight) given new information? Is it a given that...”Read full review »
Igsaka via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/10/24
“Great story telling mixed with moments that made me laugh! Although, I found the story interesting and thought-provoking, my biggest takeaway is that Mr. Katz is a very lucky man with all the love and laughter in his life.”
MumpyRaf via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/06/24
“The journey to find truth was such a noble one, but neurosis and primal wounds by an absent presumed bio dad turns into obsession of finding a Dad. Even after he finds the truth he tries to turn a sperm donor into a Daddy. I was annoyed by how he calls the literal sperm donor his “Father”. His...”Read full review »
mrtruslow via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/03/24
“I completely enjoyed his story and especially hearing it from the writer as narrator.
I was not a artificial, confused baby, but an adopted baby. I do identify with many of the issues he has brought up in his own journey, finding his biological roots. I have often struggled with my identity as to...”Read full review »
cheez29 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/31/24
“This podcast was one of the best I have listened to (and I’ve listened to many!) It was beautifully narrated and produced. Matt, you really drew the listener in with your authenticity. I found myself rooting for you and I couldn’t wait to listen to the next episode to see if you finally got the...”Read full review »
Ali Greenoff via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/31/24