INTERVIEW: Maury Povich On TV Segments He Could Never Do Today, Bringing The Show Back, And The Justin Bieber ‘Are You The Father’ Drama. Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 | Sarah Fraser

In this episode, I had the incredible honor of sitting down with the legendary Maury Povich, who shared fascinating stories from his remarkable career spanning over 40 years in television. Maury opened up about the intense competition among talk show hosts in the '90s, his friendship with Jerry Springer, and why certain segments from his show couldn't air today. He also gave me a glimpse into his 41-year marriage to Connie Chung, revealing their secret to staying together (separate careers that they both understand, never going to bed angry, and a great sense of humor). We discussed his new podcast "On Par," his thoughts on today's political climate, and his upcoming project "Murder DNA" that's bringing him out of retirement. From paternity test stories to celebrity encounters with 50 Cent and Jay-Z, Maury proved why he's not just a TV legend but a cultural icon who helped pave the way for all of today's reality television. Timestamps: 00:26:40 - The Paternity Test Secret - Maury talks his famous ‘Are you the father’ TV Segment. 00:36:10 - The Craziest DNA Story Ever - The wild story of fraternal twins with TWO different fathers 00:24:20 - Talk Show Hosts' Massive Egos - Maury describes the legendary Phil Donahue reunion where ALL the talk show hosts (Oprah, Geraldo, Sally, Ricki, Montel) sat in complete SILENCE. 00:48:50 - Stories and Celebrities Maury would come out of retirement for ⁠MY Go Big Podcasting⁠ Courses Are ON SALE! Learn to start, monetize, and grow your own podcast. Use code NY20 for 20% OFF all courses **SHOP my Amazon Marketplace - especially if you're looking to get geared-up to start your own Podcast!!!** ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/thesarahfrasershow⁠ Show is sponsored by: Forhers.com/tsfs to get a personalized, affordable weight loss plan that gets you Weight Loss by Hers is not available everywhere. Compounded drug products are not approved or evaluated for safety, effectiveness, or quality by the FDA. Prescription required. See website for full details, important safety information, and restrictions. Actual price depends on product and plan purchased ⁠Nutrafol.com⁠ use code TSFS for FREE shipping and $10 off your subscription ⁠Quince.com/tsfs⁠ go to Quince dot com slash tsfs for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! WelleCo.com Right now get 15% off The Super Elixir and use code TSFS15 at checkout. Try it for yourself and feel a difference within weeks. First time orders only. Follow me on Instagram/Tiktok: @thesarahfrasershow ***Visit our Sub-Reddit: ⁠reddit.com/r/thesarahfrasershow⁠ for ALL things The Sarah Fraser Show!!!*** Advertise on The Sarah Fraser Show: thesarahfrasershow@gmail.com Got a juicy gossip TIP from your favorite TLC or Bravo show? Email: thesarahfrasershow@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices