Oprah
Oprah Winfrey hosts intimate, long-form interviews with authors, experts, and survivors to explore personal growth and pressing social issues.
This podcast is the spiritual successor to 'The Oprah Winfrey Show,' adapted for the modern audio/video format. It trades a live studio audience for focused, one-on-one interviews that dissect a guest's work or life story, often with a therapeutic and educational aim. Recent episodes demonstrate a shift toward in-depth, multi-part series on a single critical topic, such as domestic violence, treating it with the gravity of a journalistic investigation.
“The podcast's primary distinction is Oprah herself; her unparalleled skill at creating an atmosphere of trust and intimacy allows for remarkably candid conversations. It also uniquely leverages her decades-long catalog, allowing her to revisit guests from her past show to create powerful 'then and now' narratives.”
Who hosts this show
Oprah Winfrey, the celebrated media proprietor and philanthropist, continues her legacy in the audio space with The Oprah Podcast. Building on 25 years of her iconic talk show, she now hosts weekly conversations with authors, thought leaders, and newsmakers to explore themes of resilience, connection, and consciousness. The podcast serves as a platform for deep dives into topics like domestic violence and features authors from her renowned book club, aiming to help listeners lead their best lives.
Credentials & credits
- Host of 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' (1986-2011)
- Chairwoman and CEO of Harpo Productions
- Chairwoman and CEO of the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN)
- Academy Award-nominated actress
- Recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom
- BA in Communication from Tennessee State University
Other ventures
- Oprah's Book Club
- Harpo Productions
- Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN)
- O, The Oprah Magazine
- The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls
- Investor in companies like Weight Watchers and Oatly
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01
- 02The One Story That Still Haunts Oprah: The Reunion Almost 20 Years LaterJun 26, 2026 · 11 min
- 03We Should Not Be Asking Abused Women, ‘Why Do You Stay’?Jun 25, 2026 · 8 min
- 04Debunking Some of the Domestic Violence MythsJun 24, 2026 · 9 min
- 05
- 06Writer Sophie Chen Keller tells Oprah She Rewrote the Book 4 TimesJun 19, 2026 · 9 min
Notable episodes
- 01Domestic Violence Crisis Now Impacts 1 in 2 Women, with Oprah and author Rachel Louise Snyder
A comprehensive, feature-length discussion that reframes domestic violence, introduces the concept of 'intimate terrorism,' and provides critical warning signs.
- 02The One Story That Still Haunts Oprah: The Reunion Almost 20 Years Later
Exemplifies the podcast's unique ability to leverage Oprah's history by following up with a domestic violence survivor and her son nearly two decades after their first appearance.
- 03We Should Not Be Asking Abused Women, ‘Why Do You Stay’?
A focused, impactful segment that challenges common victim-blaming narratives and provides a more empowering framework for understanding domestic abuse situations.
What you'll be asked on this show
The format consists of one-on-one interviews, often with authors, where Oprah reads passages from their books to frame the discussion. [5KWB3lTuc90] The style is empathetic and deeply personal, with Oprah frequently sharing her own reactions and insights. The video versions often use on-screen text to highlight key statistics and concepts, and sometimes feature archival footage from her previous show. [OlvB6EKAvQI, _PAUcmz8_u4]
Questions the host keeps coming back to
- “How are you doing and how are your children doing?”
- “What surprised you about the men you encountered, the men who were the abusers?”
- “What do you think of yourself and what do you want to say to that woman in that tape?”
- “Are you surprised that we've gone backwards [on a specific issue]?”
- “Why is [a specific behavior] often the last step before a tragic outcome?”
- “How do we change the narrative that women are raised to think a certain way?”
- “Can you share with us how it starts?”
- “Do you remember the first time?”
- “Did you reach a point where you realized it's always going to happen again?”
Signature segments
- · Reuniting with guests from 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' years later. [_PAUcmz8_u4]
- · Reading passages directly from a guest author's book. [5KWB3lTuc90]
- · Featuring authors from Oprah's Book Club.
- · Displaying key statistics as on-screen text during video episodes. [OlvB6EKAvQI]
- · Sharing her personal motto, 'Love doesn't hurt.' [5KWB3lTuc90]
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically authors of new or influential books (especially Oprah's Book Club picks), journalists and academic experts on social issues, or individuals with profound personal stories, including survivors she has previously featured.
- Susanon The One Story That Still Haunts Oprah: The Reunion Almost 20 Years Later
- Dazmannon The One Story That Still Haunts Oprah: The Reunion Almost 20 Years Later
- Rachel Louise Snyderon Domestic Violence Crisis Now Impacts 1 in 2 Women, with Oprah and author Rachel Louise Snyder
- Sophie Chen Kelleron Writer Sophie Chen Keller tells Oprah She Rewrote the Book 4 Times
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast appears to be self-produced through Harpo Productions and does not feature third-party sponsor reads in the episodes provided. It is part of her broader media ecosystem, which includes partnerships with Apple TV+ and her own network.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- What is Oprah's full name?
- Her full name is Oprah Gail Winfrey.
- What is the podcast's format?
- It primarily features one-on-one interviews with authors, experts, and newsmakers, often focusing on a specific book or social issue.
- Is this podcast still active?
- Yes, new episodes are released weekly on Tuesdays.
- Where can I listen to The Oprah Podcast?
- The podcast is available on major streaming services like Apple Podcasts and Spotify, with video versions on her YouTube channel.
- Does the podcast feature guests from her old TV show?
- Yes, a distinctive feature of the podcast is revisiting guests from 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' to follow up on their stories years later.
- Is this different from Oprah's Book Club?
- The podcast is a separate entity but frequently features conversations with authors chosen for Oprah's Book Club.
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- [02]The Oprah Podcast - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [03]Oprah's Book Cluboprahdaily.com
- [04]Harpo Productions - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [05]Oprah Winfrey - National Women's Hall of Famewomenofthehall.org
- [06]The Oprah Podcast - Official Descriptionpodnews.net
- [07]Oprah Winfrey Biography - Britannicabritannica.com
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