Pierce Forde's Story

When Rika was seven, she crashed her bicycle at a park. A stranger stopped to help and made her an origami crane while they waited for her grandfather. Years later, she discovered a message hidden inside. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informati ... Show More

At 16, Reed Norwood was trapped in a burning truck after a crash. A passing trucker stopped and saved his life. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. 

When Teyu immigrated to the U.S. at 11, he spoke no English and felt isolated at school. A fellow student patiently helped him learn the language — and feel less alone. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of p ... Show More

<p>Could you use a little extra comfort and love from afar right now? We thought so. We're sharing an episode of another WBUR podcast, &quot;Endless Thread.&quot; This is a story about processing grief, and where we turn when the people closest to us don't seem to know what to do ... Show More

<p>Justin is  sitting on the side of the freeway, hoping someone will help him fix his busted wheel. Right around the time he’s about to give up, a van pulls over.</p><p><i>Would you like to share the story of an unsung hero who helped you in a moment of need? If so, please recor ... Show More

<p>In every episode of <em>Hidden Brain</em>, we thank an Unsung Hero. Many listeners have written to say they love this segment, even sharing their own Unsung Heroes. Today, we're sharing one of those stories with you. </p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See < ... Show More

<p>Longtime Hidden Brain listeners know that for years, we've thanked an unsung hero at the end of every episode. Now, we're launching a new show inspired by that tradition. Each week, we'll share a short story about a moment when one person helped another in a time of need. And ... Show More

On the podcast this week: Stories about Black love, staying true to yourself, and remembering the loved ones who made us.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privac ... Show More

In this episode, stories from people who refused to give up on someone – even when the odds were long, or when it seemed like the person might be lost forever. Leave us a voicemail at 702-706-TALK, or email us at podcast@storycorps.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou ... Show More

Family names bind one generation to the next. But what if that name is lost? In this episode, a grieving family learns their legacy is being kept alive by a stranger from far away.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship an ... Show More

On this episode of Our American Stories, aHayden Perkins shares the story of his accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down—and how he chose to live his life. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.co ... Show More

On this episode of Our American Stories, even though the working-class African-American community around Eric often couldn’t read or write, they could tell a story. To Eric, there was no honor higher than having the stories he would learn retold by the men around him. Support the ... Show More

Stories about mothers, the difficult choices they face, and the moments they had no control over.Leave us a voicemail at 702-706-TALK, or email us at podcast@storycorps.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to ma ... Show More