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by Karamo Brown & Adam Saltzberg

4.2(74 reviews)
6 episodes
Updated Daily
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Podcast Overview

Television 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 never imagined. Years later, a message changed everything. A mother, after conducting a DNA test on her son through 23andMe, connected the dots and found him. That discovery opened the door to a Facebook group filled with parents raising his biological children. Now, Adam finds himself navigating a new identity: biological father to families he's never met, building relationships in real time, and confronting questions about responsibility, connection, and what family truly means. But there's one complication: he has yet to tell his own family. With Karamo Brown's signature empathy and insight, this series dives into modern parenthood, evolving definitions of family, and what happens when technology reshapes the past. This is a story about DNA, destiny, and the conversations we're sometimes most afraid to have.

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Publishing Since

3/25/2026

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April 30, 2026

Hi, Felicia!

<p>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 in to the podcast to talk with the man behind the vials for the very first time.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Hosts: Karamo Brown & Adam Saltzberg </p> <p class="MsoNormal">IG <a href= "https://donordadpodcast">@donordadpodcast</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">For more about the podcast and video links, go to: <a href= "https://donordadpodcast.com">Donordadpodcast.com</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">To see the video version, please go to <a href="https://youtube.com/@donordadpodcast?si=te0zvCEVxJHpE8lv">YouTube</a></p>

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April 23, 2026

On Kirkland and Neurodivergence

<p class="MsoNormal">After weeks of testing, observations, and data-gathering, the results of Adam's professional ASD evaluation have arrived.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Karamo sits down with Adam to open the folder and walk through the findings together. Moving past the clinical terminology and diagnostic criteria, they explore what these results mean for Adam's understanding of his past and his future.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Hosts: Karamo Brown & Adam Saltzberg </p> <p class="MsoNormal">IG <a href= "https://donordadpodcast">@donordadpodcast</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">For more about the podcast and video links, go to: <a href= "https://donordadpodcast.com">Donordadpodcast.com</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">To see the video version, please go to <a href="https://youtube.com/@donordadpodcast?si=te0zvCEVxJHpE8lv">YouTube</a></p>

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April 16, 2026

Reckless

<p>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.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Hosts: Karamo Brown & Adam Saltzberg </p> <p class="MsoNormal">IG <a href= "https://donordadpodcast">@donordadpodcast</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">For more about the podcast and video links, go to: <a href= "https://donordadpodcast.com">Donordadpodcast.com</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">To see the video version, please go to <a href="https://youtube.com/@donordadpodcast?si=te0zvCEVxJHpE8lv">YouTube</a></p>

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What is Donor Dad?

Television 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 never imagined.

Years later, a message changed everything. A mother, after conducting a DNA test on her son through 23andMe, connected the dots and found him. That discovery opened the door to a Facebook group filled with parents raising his biological children.

Now, Adam finds himself navigating a new identity: biological father to families he's never met, building relationships in real time, and confronting questions about responsibility, connection, and what family truly means. But there's one complication: he has yet to tell his own family.

With Karamo Brown's signature empathy and insight, this series dives into modern parenthood, evolving definitions of family, and what happens when technology reshapes the past.

This is a story about DNA, destiny, and the conversations we're sometimes most afraid to have.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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