For more than 20 years, the Modern Love column has given New York Times readers a glimpse into the complicated love lives of real people. Since its start, the column has evolved into a TV show, three books and a podcast. Each week, host Anna Martin brings you stories and conversations about love in all its glorious permutations, dumb pitfalls and life-changing moments. New episodes every Wednesday. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.
This Modern Love podcast episode features an interview with indie rock musician Lucy Dacus, who discusses her new album exploring queer love and commitment. The interview centers around her open casting call for her music video, her songwriting process, and her thoughts on a Modern Love essay about communication chal...
This Modern Love podcast episode features an interview with Samaiya Mushtaq, discussing her journey through divorce and remarriage. The interview begins with Samaiya describing her first marriage's lack of emotional connection, leading to her divorce despite her husband being a "good person." She then details her exp...
This Modern Love podcast episode features an interview with actress Carrie Coon about her role in the film His Three Daughters, focusing on complex family relationships and the impact of ingrained family narratives. The conversation explores how family stories shape self-perception and relationships, using Coon's pers...
This Modern Love podcast episode features an interview with Kelsey McKinney, author of "You Didn't Hear This From Me," discussing her perspective on gossip. The conversation begins with a definition of gossip, moving into a discussion of its role in relationships and McKinney's personal experiences with gossip, shaped...
This Modern Love podcast episode explores the moments when people realize they're falling in love, using listener-submitted voicemails as a starting point. The episode features an interview with Modern Love editor Daniel Jones, who discusses the famous "36 questions" essay and its impact on relationships. Mandy Len C...
This Modern Love podcast episode features an interview with Jacob Hoff and Samantha Greenstone, a married couple where Jacob identifies as gay and Samantha identifies as straight. The interview explores their unique relationship, which they describe as a "soul tie," tracing their journey from initial meeting at a thea...
This Modern Love podcast episode features an interview with Robin Aileen Bernstein, discussing her experience with her husband Mark's death and the unusual circumstances surrounding their divorce and his subsequent relationship. The interview begins with Robin describing their tumultuous marriage, marked by constant b...
This Modern Love interview podcast features singer-songwriter Neko Case discussing her new memoir, "The Harder I Fight, The More I Love You," which details her experiences with neglectful parents. The conversation explores Case's childhood experiences of poverty and parental absence, her feelings of being unwanted, an...
This interview podcast features actor Hank Azaria discussing his essay, "In Defense of My Emu Tattoo," which explores the author's journey of self-discovery and authenticity. The conversation begins with a lighthearted segment about Azaria's voice acting before delving into the essay's themes of self-acceptance and th...
In this episode of the Modern Love podcast, Clare Cory shares her unique journey through love and life. It begins with her childhood dreams of romance and follows her through two broken engagements, ultimately leading her to focus on her career instead of relationships. Everything changes when Clare receives a stage fo...
In this episode of the Daily podcast, Lisa Miller explores the growing trend of breast reduction surgeries among women, especially those under 30. She delves into the reasons for this rise, revealing that many women seek relief from physical discomfort, prefer more suitable clothing options, and aim to break free from ...
In this episode of the Modern Love podcast, listeners share their unfortunate dating stories, while Joel Kim Booster, host of "Bad Dates," provides his insights. The conversation dives into the vulnerability of dating, the pressure to impress, and the difficulty of being one’s true self. Key points emphasized include t...
In this episode of the Modern Love podcast, New York Times reporter Eli shares his journey experimenting with AI in dating. He used AI cloning apps to create virtual versions of himself, sending them on hundreds of dates while analyzing the transcripts to find potential matches. Additionally, he sought advice from AI d...
In this episode of the Modern Love podcast, host Daniel Jones marks the 20th anniversary of the beloved column. He reflects on three essays that have significantly shaped his views on love and relationships. Jones explores themes like the fleeting nature of love, how conflict can deepen connections, and the unexpected ...
In this episode of Modern Love, Townsend Davis shares his journey as he navigates his wife Brigid's early-onset Alzheimer's diagnosis and his evolving relationship with Deb. As Brigid's condition worsened to the point where she no longer recognized him, Townsend found an unexpected connection with Deb. Although he was ...
In this episode of the Modern Love podcast, Laura Cathcart Robbins shares her journey through a challenging divorce and her battle with Ambien addiction. While in rehab, she forms an unexpected connection with a fellow patient named Scott. His steadfast support helps her navigate the emotional pain of being separated f...
In this episode of the Modern Love podcast, Bridget Everett, the star of HBO's Somebody Somewhere, shares her insights on the deep nature of platonic friendships. The discussion focuses on the strong bond between her character, Sam, and her best friend, Joel. Everett reflects on how this relationship resonates with her...
In this podcast episode, we explore the complex dynamics of family relationships through Mayan's story. She reflects on her seemingly perfect childhood filled with love and sacrifice, which is upended by her father's infidelity and subsequent divorce. Through poignant anecdotes, Mayan shares the emotional struggles her...
In this podcast episode, Madeline shares her heartfelt journey through love, loss, and the deep longing for connection with her late husband, Eli. As she reflects on cherished memories and confronts her grief, she wrestles with the limitations of technology in replicating true human presence. Her choice to use AI to re...
In this podcast episode, comedian Amelia Dimoldenberg joins for a lively discussion about her YouTube series, Chicken Shop Date. This series cleverly mixes humor with the nuances of dating, touching on themes like confidence, emotional resilience, and the intricacies of modern relationships. Amelia shares personal stor...
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