If there’s one podcast that has the rare ability to make you pull over your car just so you can sit in a parking lot and fully absorb what you just heard, it’s Oprah’s Super Soul. Equal parts intimate conversation and spiritual awakening, the show is Oprah at her most purposeful, sitting down with the world’s leading thinkers, authors, spiritual teachers, and visionaries to explore the kinds of questions most of us are too busy to ask ourselves on a Tuesday morning.
Since its launch, the podcast has become something of a sanctuary for anyone searching for meaning, clarity, or simply a reminder that there’s more depth to this human experience than our daily to-do lists suggest. With a guest list that reads like a who’s who of conscious living, from Brené Brown and Eckhart Tolle to Maya Angelou and Thich Nhat Hanh, the hardest part isn’t finding a good episode; it’s deciding which profound, perspective-shifting conversation to start with. Consider this your guide.
Super Soul Special: Anthony Ray Hinton, Part 1: Freedom After 30 Years on Death Row
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Oprah sits down with Anthony Ray Hinton to discuss his memoir The Sun Does Shine, the remarkable story of a man who spent 30 years on death row for crimes he didn’t commit, convicted in 1985 despite no evidence, no eyewitnesses, and a solid alibi. Against all odds, Anthony held onto hope, inspired fellow inmates, and ultimately survived to tell a story Oprah calls one of the most incredible she’s ever heard.
Super Soul Special: Jimmy Kimmel: What Do You Stand For?
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Oprah sits down with Jimmy Kimmel to reflect on a watershed year that reshaped both his personal life and public voice, from hosting the Oscars and losing mentor Don Rickles to speaking out on gun control and delivering his emotional monologue about son Billy’s heart defect. Jimmy also shares how the past year, including the Las Vegas shooting, has deepened his spirituality and offers an update on Billy.
Dr. Maya Angelou, Part 1: 9 Words That Changed Her Life
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In the first of two special episodes, Oprah sits down with her beloved mentor, the late Dr. Maya Angelou, poet, author, activist, and the woman Oprah called her mother, sister, and friend for over 30 years. Dr. Angelou reflects on her final book Mom & Me & Mom, sharing intimate memories of her relationship with her mother and the nine words that changed her life forever.
Brian Grazer: The Secret to a Bigger Life
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Brian Grazer, the legendary producer behind films like A Beautiful Mind and the TV series Empire, sits down with Oprah to discuss his book A Curious Mind: The Secret to a Bigger Life. He makes the case that curiosity isn’t just the key to his success, it’s his daily spiritual practice and the deepest form of human connection.
Brené Brown: Atlas of the Heart – Part 1
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In part one of this conversation, New York Times bestselling author, professor, and social scientist Brené Brown shares the inspiration behind her latest book Atlas of the Heart, making the case that expanding our emotional vocabulary can lead to deeper and more meaningful human connection.
Super Soul Special: Trevor Noah: Born a Crime
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Recorded at New York City’s Apollo Theater, Oprah’s conversation with Trevor Noah, late-night host and bestselling author of Born a Crime, covers his South African childhood, his mother’s sacrifices, his rise to host The Daily Show, and the “black tax” he writes about in his book. This special edition includes over 15 minutes of bonus content not featured in the original OWN broadcast.
Jack Kornfield: Buddhism 101
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Jack Kornfield, one of America’s foremost Buddhist teachers, breaks down the core principles of Buddhism and offers practical guidance for mindful living and personal spiritual practice. Trained as a monk in Thailand, India, and Burma, he has spent decades introducing Buddhist mindfulness to the West, and his bestselling books, including The Wise Heart and No Time Like the Present, have been translated into 20 languages.
Super Soul Special: Eckhart Tolle: Free Yourself From Anxiety, Stress and Unhappiness
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Visionary author of A New Earth, Eckhart Tolle shares his perspective on where humanity stands today, offering guidance on how to rise above the pain and division that affects so many. Oprah has described Eckhart Tolle as one of the greatest spiritual teachers and inspirations on the planet.
Oprah and Tina Fey: Your Life in Focus
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As part of Oprah’s 2020 Vision Tour, Tina Fey joins Oprah in front of a live audience in St. Paul, Minnesota to discuss her WW membership, playing Sarah Palin on SNL, hosting the Golden Globes, and the Mean Girls franchise. She also opens up about raising her two daughters in the age of social media.
Oprah and Alicia Keys: The Interview
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Alicia Keys joins Oprah via Facebook during the coronavirus lockdown to discuss her new book More Myself: A Journey, her tribute to Kobe Bryant at the Grammys, and how her family is coping. Her husband Swizz Beatz also stops by, and Alicia performs three songs including new single “Underdog” from her upcoming album.
Molly Shannon
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Oprah sits down with actress Molly Shannon to discuss her bestselling memoir Hello, Molly! Shannon opens up about the tragic loss of her mother and sister at just four years old, her big break on Saturday Night Live, and the liberating realization that she didn’t have to be the best, and how facing her fears made writing the book possible.