Leidy Klotz's Story

After a few weeks of studying abroad in France, Holly felt overwhelmed and homesick. But an encounter with a stranger at the post office changed everything, and led to a decades-long friendship. Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love to hear it! Record a voice me ... Show More

Dan was born with a cataract that left him mostly blind in one eye. As a kid, he was painfully self-conscious about it. At baseball practice one day, his coach noticed he was losing sight of the ball and helped him adjust. Fifty years later, it’s still a small act of kindness Dan ... Show More

In the 1990s, Ana Maria's father drove a taxi in Miami. One repeat passenger had a ritual: at the end of every ride, he’d give her father $20 for Ana Maria to “buy something nice.” One day, the man pulled out a $50 bill — the exact amount she needed to apply to her dream school. ... Show More

<p>Our team has shared memorable encounters they’ve had with animals, and some were very unexpected. So this time we asked YOU about those experiences – and some of them are wild! </p><p><strong>TELL US YOUR STORY</strong> We want to hear your stories too! Give us a call at (315) ... Show More

<p>Our show often focuses on interesting people and places. But in this episode, the team shares memorable encounters they’ve had with animals – everything from parakeets to a very special opossum. </p><p><strong>TELL US YOUR STORY:</strong> We want to hear your stories too! Give ... Show More

Storytelling is an important part of being human. Stories connect us to each other; they create a bond. We all love to hear stories, but can we tell them? Whether you’re a business professional giving a presentation, or a story-lover who wants to share stories with others, Lisa B ... Show More

You sent in your weird work stories and we reacted to them! From sperm, to shampoo bottles, to punches- you shared the bizarre and memorable moments you have experienced on the job. We want to thank everyone for submitting your stories for this episode. We love these opportunitie ... Show More

<p>A few weeks ago, our staff here at Atlas Obscura put out an episode about our traveling expectations – places that either blew us away… or were a major letdown.  And today - we are hearing YOUR stories.</p><p><strong>WE WANT YOUR STORIES:</strong> We’re working on a new slate ... Show More

En ce moment chez Louie Media, on recherche des histoires d’amour, et on serait ravies d’entendre les vôtres. Ça peut être des histoires surprenantes ou très quotidiennes… des amours naïves, intenses, virtuelles…des amours saines ou des amours toxiques…des amours à tous les âges ... Show More

<p>Today’s podcast is a very special episode in honor of Veterans Day. It features 2 stories about war time legends. The audio for both of these stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel and has been remastered for today's episode.</p><p>Story names, previews & links ... Show More

How do you learn new words whilst having a 9-5 (Or perhaps 9-8), family, hobbies and all the other things going on? This is a big point for you. Bree from AC English has joined me today to share 3 easy memory techniques that can help you learn more effectively without a huge time ... Show More

In part two of our series on friendship, we're looking at how to revitalize a relationship that began in a previous phase of life. Michelle and Blair became fast friends in grad school. That bond survived graduation, marriages, and even a cross-country move. They now live just a ... Show More