Modern Love
Explore the joys and tribulations of love in these deeply personal essays. A collaboration of The New York Times and WBUR in Boston, Modern Love: The Podcast features the popular New York Times column, with readings by notable personalities and updates from the essayists themselves. Join host Meghna Chakrabarti (WBUR) and Modern Love editor Daniel Jones (NYT) and fall in love at first listen.
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The Doorman | With Cecily Strong
Saturday Night Live's Cecily Strong reads a story about a woman's friendship with her doorman.
The Wait | Modern Love Bonus Episode
We asked you to tell us about a time when you "waited for love," and you answered from all over the world. This bonus episode of Modern Love features some...
Coming Out As A Modern Family | With Maria Bello
Actress Maria Bello reads her own essay about opening up to her son and the public about her love life.
How I Got To Here | With Katie Couric
Katie Couric reads Leslie Lehr's Modern Love essay about learning the true depth of her relationship with her husband.
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Friends Without Benefits | With Taissa Farmiga
Taissa Farmiga reads a story about "friends without benefits" who spend years circling each other without defining their drawn-out, nebulous relationship.
A Heart Outrun | With Colin Farrell
Colin Farrell reads the story of man who had given up on love -- until it showed up at his door.
A Second Embrace | With Cheryl Strayed
Cheryl Strayed -- co-host of WBUR's "Dear Sugar" podcast and author of the best-selling memoir "Wild" -- reads a story about taking a second chance on love.
I See My Superhero | With Sarah Silverman
Sarah Silverman brings us a story of unconditional love ... with a few conditions.
Between The Bars | With Joshua Jackson
Joshua Jackson reads a story about life and love after 26 months in Iran's Evin Prison.
My First Lesson In Motherhood | With Connie Britton
Connie Britton narrates a story about a new mom and a tiny infant whose young life is checkered with mysteries both big and small.
Maddy Just Might Work | With Jennifer Finney Boylan
Jennifer Finney Boylan -- an accomplished writer, academic and activist -- reads her own essay about coming out as transgender to her two young sons.
Broken, Not Bound | With America Ferrera
America Ferrera reads the story of an African aid worker, and an event that drastically shifted her perspective.
Mom/Not Mom/Aunt | With Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Jesse Tyler Ferguson reads a story about a brother's unique need and sister's selfless gift.
Where It All Started | Modern Love Bonus Episode
Modern Love listeners share true stories of meeting their significant other.
A Millennial's Guide To Kissing | With Emmy Rossum
Emmy Rossum reads a story about a 12-hour relationship. On an airplane.
Seesawing Libidos | With Stephen Bogardus
Tony-nominated actor Stephen Bogardus brings us a tale of two sex drives.
Leaps of Faith | Modern Love Bonus Episode
We love hearing your stories of love, loss and redemption. This bonus episode features listener-submitted stories involving "leaps of faith."
A Faithful Leap | With Amber Tamblyn
Amber Tamblyn brings us the story of a leap of faith so dramatic, it's straight out of a movie.
In Darkness And In Light | With Patina Miller
Patina Miller narrates a story about one woman who has a seemingly average life and marriage -- except for the fact that she's slowly going blind.