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Modern Love

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For 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. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Listen to this podcast in New York Times Audio, our new iOS app for news subscribers. Download now at nytimes.com/audioapp

Episodes

Two Decembers | With Haydn Gwynne

Tony-nominated actor Haydn Gwynne reads about one woman's quest to reclaim one of the hardest days of her life--her birthday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Dec 14, 201622 minEp. 54

Modern Love Encore: 'Friends Without Benefits'

Taissa Farmiga shares a story of friendship and a love never reciprocated. This is an encore presentation. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Dec 07, 201619 minEp. 53

DJ's Homeless Mommy | With Dan Savage

Dan Savage reads his own Modern Love essay about his son's birth mother--and her troubling path. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Nov 30, 201621 minEp. 52

Fractured Beauty | With Molly Ringwald

Molly Ringwald reads an essay about a family vacation -- after divorce. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Nov 23, 201624 minEp. 51

Out Of The Darkness | With Mark Duplass

Filmmaker Mark Duplass reads an essay about a husband who never thought "for worse" could get so bad. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Nov 16, 201624 minEp. 50

A Heart Of Gold | With Ruth Negga

Ruth Negga, star of new drama "Loving," shares a story about the intimate connection between a woman and her unlikely pet. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Nov 09, 201621 minEp. 49

Screens Between Us | With Issa Rae

Issa Rae, star of the new HBO comedy "Insecure," reads an essay about the intimacy and distance synonymous with online dating. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Nov 02, 201623 minEp. 48

Modern Love Live at Town Hall

David Harbour of Netflix's "Stranger Things" is featured in this week's excerpt from the New York City production Modern Love Live. He reads the essay, "Out From Under the Influence." Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Oct 26, 201636 minEp. 47

Take Me As I Am, Whoever I Am | With Rebecca Hall

Rebecca Hall who stars in the new drama "Christine," reads a story about dating -- while manic. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Oct 18, 201625 minEp. 46

Marry A Man Who Loves His Mother | With Constance Wu

Constance Wu of the ABC comedy "Fresh Off The Boat" reads a story about a wife, a mother-in-law and the unlikely story that brought them together. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Oct 12, 201630 minEp. 45

A Path To Fatherhood | With Dash Mihok

Actor Dash Mihok of Showtime's "Ray Donovan," shares a story about a man, his diagnosis, and his unborn baby. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Oct 05, 201624 minEp. 44

The Wedding Toast | With Kathryn Hahn

Kathryn Hahn reads a story about a fantasy wedding toast -- and why it will never be delivered. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sep 28, 201620 minEp. 43

Modern Love Bonus Episode: Emmy Edition

It's Emmy Edition at Modern Love! This week, we hear from three Emmy-award winning readers: Sarah Paulson, Sterling K. Brown, and Tony Hale. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sep 21, 201641 minEp. 42

Revenge of the Friend | With Kristin Chenoweth

Kristin Chenoweth, the Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor and singer, reads a story about a revenge fantasy coming true. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sep 14, 201625 minEp. 41

Kept Together By The Bars Between Us | With Cherry Jones

Cherry Jones, the Tony, Emmy, and Obie-Award winning actor, reads a story about a woman who falls in love with a convicted murderer. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sep 07, 201628 minEp. 40

Modern Love Bonus Episode: Near-Death Experiences

Modern Love listeners share their stories of near-death experiences and how they altered the course of their lives. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Aug 28, 201613 minEp. 39

What The Psychic Knew | With Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett, the Oscar and Emmy Award-nominated actor, reads a story about a psychic and a sickness. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Aug 26, 201621 minEp. 38

My First Son, A Pure Memory | With Sterling K. Brown

Emmy-nominated actor Sterling K. Brown reads an essay about a new dad and his emotional journey toward fatherhood. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Aug 24, 201624 minEp. 37

A Prince Charming For The Prom | With Tituss Burgess

Tituss Burgess, the Emmy-nominated star of the Netflix series "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," reads us a story about teenage dreams -- the good, the bad, and the prom. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Aug 17, 201622 minEp. 36

The Race Grows Sweeter | With Mary-Chapin Carpenter

Singer Mary-Chapin Carpenter reads a story about new love (much) later in life. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Aug 10, 201625 minEp. 35

To Fall In Love With Anyone, Do This | With Gillian Jacobs

Gillian Jacobs -- known for the Netflix series "Love" and NBC's "Community" -- reads a story about falling in love with the help of a psychological experiment. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Aug 03, 201623 minEp. 34

Three Mothers, One Bond | With Gaby Hoffmann

Gaby Hoffmann, known for her Emmy-nominated role in the Amazon series "Transparent," as well as her work in HBO's "Girls," reads an essay about a couple navigating the complex waters of adoption. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Jul 27, 201622 minEp. 33

Just Friends? | With Tony Hale

Emmy Award-winning actor Tony Hale of HBO's "Veep" reads an essay about breaking up, moving on (or not), and reading between the lines. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Jul 20, 201627 minEp. 32

Live Without Me | With Catherine Keener

Two-time Oscar nominee Catherine Keener reads Katherine Friedman Holland's essay about a near-death experience on an airplane. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Jul 13, 201622 minEp. 31

One Last Swirl | With Jason Alexander

Jason Alexander -- best known as George Costanza from the iconic 90's sit-com "Seinfeld" -- reads a story that explores mortality with the help of a resilient pet fish. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Jul 06, 201624 minEp. 30

Estranged Spouses | With Lance Reddick

Lance Reddick, best known as Lt. Cedric Daniels on HBO's "The Wire," reads a story about infidelity and healing. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Jun 29, 201620 minEp. 29

Live From New York | With Michaela Watkins, Amirah Vann and Lauren Molina

Michaela Watkins, Amirah Vann and Lauren Molina read Modern Love essays live in front of a studio audience. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Jun 22, 201657 minEp. 28

Fighting Words | With Alysia Reiner

Alysia Reiner of Orange is the New Black delivers a story about what happens when a stable relationship suddenly takes a hard left turn. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Jun 15, 201624 minEp. 27

The Doorman | With Cecily Strong

Saturday Night Live's Cecily Strong reads a story about a woman's friendship with her doorman. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Jun 08, 201622 minEp. 26

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 of those stories. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Jun 06, 201614 minEp. 25