
Kathy Tu
05/10/21 • 39 min
This week, we welcome Kathy Tu to the show.
Kathy is a beloved podcaster (Nancy, New York Times Opinion) who Tyler knows from his time working in public radio in Chicago.
In this conversation, Kathy opens up about growing up somewhat distant from her parents which in turn caused her to become closer to her friends. She tells us how she came out to her mother and how it wasn’t received well. She also goes on to reflect on her relationship with her father and how he isn't the best at expressing his feelings. Kathy also tells us about the relationships in her life now, including the one with her wife Britteny.
About the Guest
Kathy Tu is a producer, podcast host and has studied law. She currently supervises production at New York Times Opinion Audio. Previously she has co-hosted and produced Nancy, a podcast from WNYC Studios about the queer experience and also worked on a few other shows. She has been working in audio since 2013, after attending the Transom Story Workshop. Before that she graduated from law school at Northeastern University and before that she was an EMT.
You can follow her dog, Bowie, here!
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The Team
This podcast is a production of The Story Producer.
Executive Producer & Host: Tyler Greene
Senior Producer: Tricia Bobeda
Producer: Bea Bosco
Story Editor: Katie Klocksin
Editor & Engineer: Adam Yoffe
Associate Producer: Jackie Ball
Art Director: Ziwu Zhou
Composer: Andrew Edwards
Show Admin: Social Currant
About Us
This Is My Family is an unapologetically full-hearted interview show about building a life with the people we love.
As a gay dad in an interracial marriage, host Tyler Greene’s life is a testament to the fact that there are many ways to define family today. Each week, his conversations with guests reveal funny and heartfelt stories about how you can make a family, and how your family makes you.
Join us for a celebration of the beautifully messy connections that shape our lives.
This week, we welcome Kathy Tu to the show.
Kathy is a beloved podcaster (Nancy, New York Times Opinion) who Tyler knows from his time working in public radio in Chicago.
In this conversation, Kathy opens up about growing up somewhat distant from her parents which in turn caused her to become closer to her friends. She tells us how she came out to her mother and how it wasn’t received well. She also goes on to reflect on her relationship with her father and how he isn't the best at expressing his feelings. Kathy also tells us about the relationships in her life now, including the one with her wife Britteny.
About the Guest
Kathy Tu is a producer, podcast host and has studied law. She currently supervises production at New York Times Opinion Audio. Previously she has co-hosted and produced Nancy, a podcast from WNYC Studios about the queer experience and also worked on a few other shows. She has been working in audio since 2013, after attending the Transom Story Workshop. Before that she graduated from law school at Northeastern University and before that she was an EMT.
You can follow her dog, Bowie, here!
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/TIMFshow
Find Us Online
Website: TIMFshow.com
Twitter: twitter.com/TIMFshow
Facebook: facebook.com/TIMFshow
Instagram: instagram.com/TIMFshow
The Team
This podcast is a production of The Story Producer.
Executive Producer & Host: Tyler Greene
Senior Producer: Tricia Bobeda
Producer: Bea Bosco
Story Editor: Katie Klocksin
Editor & Engineer: Adam Yoffe
Associate Producer: Jackie Ball
Art Director: Ziwu Zhou
Composer: Andrew Edwards
Show Admin: Social Currant
About Us
This Is My Family is an unapologetically full-hearted interview show about building a life with the people we love.
As a gay dad in an interracial marriage, host Tyler Greene’s life is a testament to the fact that there are many ways to define family today. Each week, his conversations with guests reveal funny and heartfelt stories about how you can make a family, and how your family makes you.
Join us for a celebration of the beautifully messy connections that shape our lives.
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Sam Walker
TW: Miscarriages and cancer
This week, we welcome Sam Walker to the show.
Sam is a broadcaster, podcaster, and presenter who worked for the BBC for 15+ years and now runs her own audio business.
In our conversation, she talks about growing up with her parents and how they did everything they could to support her education even though they had little means.
She also reflects on her experience of going through multiple miscarriages and eventually giving birth to her lovely daughters, Lyla and Britta. Sam talks about the pain she felt and how she completely shut off the world after her third miscarriage. She also brings up the turning point in her life that completely changed her outlook on life, leading up to the birth of her second daughter.
Sam leaves us with the moving story of the road trip she took with her mother after she was diagnosed with lung cancer, bringing them even closer.
About the Guest
Sam Walker is an award-winning broadcaster, presenter, and podcaster. Having presented on a number of commercial networks like BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Manchester, BBC Radio London, Key 103, Xfm among others, she carries a ton of experience.
She is also the Managing Director at What Goes On Media where they create and produce podcasts for individuals, organizations, and brands and also act as consultants for any podcast or audio projects. Their clients include Audible, Women in the Law UK, Canadian High Commission, and Northern Power Women.
You can find Sam’s Desert Dairies here.
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/TIMFshow
Find Us Online
Website: TIMFshow.com
Twitter: twitter.com/TIMFshow
Facebook: facebook.com/TIMFshow
Instagram: instagram.com/TIMFshow
The Team
This podcast is a production of The Story Producer.
Executive Producer & Host: Tyler Greene
Senior Producer: Tricia Bobeda
Producer: Bea Bosco
Story Editor: Katie Klocksin
Editor & Engineer: Adam Yoffe
Associate Producer: Jackie Ball
Art Director: Ziwu Zhou
Composer: Andrew Edwards
Show Admin: Social Currant
About Us
This Is My Family is an unapologetically full-hearted interview show about building a life with the people we love.
As a gay dad in an interracial marriage, host Tyler Greene’s life is a testament to the fact that there are many ways to define family today. Each week, his conversations with guests reveal funny and heartfelt stories about how you can make a family, and how your family makes you.
Join us for a celebration of the beautifully messy connections that shape our lives.
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Sam Walker's Desert Dairies
NOTE: This is a bonus episode of This Is My Family. We return for your regularly scheduled programming on Wednesday with the FINAL episode of the season!
Today, we’re proud to share a podcast recommendation with you from a former guest of This Is My Family! Sam Walker was a guest this season and we’re excited to share her podcast, Sam Walker’s Desert Diaries!
Sam Walker’s Desert Dairies is a narrative podcast that follows her family’s move from Manchester, England to Arizona, United States. In this episode, she documents and reflects on the road trip she took with her mum throughout Australia, which she also talks about on her Season 2 episode of This Is My Family
Explore all of Sam’s socials:
Twitter:@walkersam
Insta:@samwalkerradio
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert/
More info: https://whatgoesonmedia.com/portfolio-item/sam-walkers-desert-diaries/
You can read more about the road trip she took with her mum here!
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/TIMFshow
Find Us Online
Website: TIMFshow.com
Twitter: twitter.com/TIMFshow
Facebook: facebook.com/TIMFshow
Instagram: instagram.com/TIMFshow
The Team
This podcast is a production of The Story Producer.
Executive Producer & Host: Tyler Greene
Senior Producer: Tricia Bobeda
Producer: Bea Bosco
Story Editor: Katie Klocksin
Editor & Engineer: Adam Yoffe
Associate Producer: Jackie Ball
Art Director: Ziwu Zhou
Composer: Andrew Edwards
Show Admin: Social Currant
About Us
This Is My Family is an unapologetically full-hearted interview show about building a life with the people we love.
As a gay dad in an interracial marriage, host Tyler Greene’s life is a testament to the fact that there are many ways to define family today. Each week, his conversations with guests reveal funny and heartfelt stories about how you can make a family, and how your family makes you.
Join us for a celebration of the beautifully messy connections that shape our lives.
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