In last week’s episode, the Modern Love team shared the songs that taught us about love when we were young. But in this week’s episode, we hear from you, our listeners, about the songs that helped shape your ideas about love.
We heard from present-day teens streaming their anthems on repeat, and we heard from listeners who have been with their partners for ... Show More
Nov 19
There's a Better Way for Couples to Talk About Money
<p>According to Ramit Sethi, a personal finance author and coach, a lot of couples get stuck bickering about everyday purchases. If you’re hung up on what’s in the cart at Target, or who’s buying too many iced teas on the way to work, Sethi says you’re missing the bigger picture, ... Show More
42m 47s
Nov 12
On Our Third Date, I Asked for a Joint Bank Account
<p>Janene Lin loathed the moment when the dinner bill would hit the table. When her date would pay, she felt like her love was for sale. Splitting the bill felt like no one had anything at stake. Most of the time, she would pay the bill herself, but that left her feeling uncared- ... Show More
45m 54s
Nov 5
The Love Poem Andrea Gibson Wrote for Their Widow...and for You
<p>Andrea Gibson was the poet laureate of Colorado and a giant of the spoken word poetry scene. This past July, Gibson died of ovarian cancer, leaving behind their devoted fans, friends, family and longtime partner, the poet Megan Falley.</p><p>For the last year of Gibson’s life, ... Show More
55m 32s
May 2025
‘Modern Love’: How to Fall (and Stay) in Love
<p>When did you realize you were falling in love? The Modern Love podcast asked listeners this question, and the voice messages came pouring in. Listeners sent in stories that happened over dinner dates, on subway rides, while watching sunsets or at concerts. They described love ... Show More
51m 43s
Feb 2025
What's Love Got to Do with It: “Couples’ Therapy,” Narcissism, and Open Relationships with Dr. Orna Guralnik
<p>Is there anything more captivating than watching couples work through their deepest, messiest relationship drama on screen? Honestly, probably not, y’all. So today, we’re talking to the brilliant Dr. Orna Guralnik, the psychoanalyst behind the award-winning docuseries “Couples ... Show More
45m 3s
Aug 29
Taylor Swift Is Engaged, ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty,’ and ‘With Love, Meghan’ | We’re Obsessed
It’s a girl week MEGA-EPISODE!!! Nora is back with Jodi, where she belongs. First, they talk about some Instagram topic suggestions from listeners that are on the niche side (7:18) and a few delusional women whom we nonetheless love and support, such as Lana Del Rey, Club Chalame ... Show More
1h 51m
Aug 19
Relationship Reveals & Reunion Predictions with Love Island’s Nic & Taylor
<p>Need your Love Island fix before the reunion? We’ve got fresh tea, and baby, it’s PIPING. Nic and Taylor from Love Island USA join Keke for an unfiltered post-villa tell-all where nothing’s off limits. They dish on Cierra’s social media shade, the Huda tensions (and unfollows) ... Show More
1h 8m
Aug 24
‘Modern Love’: Bridget Everett Says A Best Friend Can Be Your Greatest Love
<p>Stories of romantic love are everywhere, but the actor, singer and comedian Bridget Everett says that friendships deserve our attention, too. Onscreen and in everyday life.</p><p>Last Fall, Everett appeared on Modern Love to talk about her HBO Original series “Somebody Somewhe ... Show More
38m 49s
Nov 11
Throwback: The Love Potion
Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. The Love Potion! In this story, based on a traditional Ethiopian fable, a very nervous young man named Abel seeks a magical solution to his struggles, but he needs to retrieve a ... Show More
21m 43s