Solitaire Miles' Story

During her freshman year of college, Jennifer felt like the world was collapsing around her. One particularly bad day, a stranger stepped in and gave her hope for the future. Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love to hear it! Record a voice memo and email it to u ... Show More

During a family trip to New York City, Lia's father lost his balance on a crowded subway. The stranger who caught him became a role model for how she hopes to respond when others need help. Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love to hear it! Record a voice memo an ... Show More

In high school, Stephen had a romantic relationship with another boy. He didn't consider himself to be gay, but when he moved away to college, the loss of the relationship devastated him. One particularly difficult night, he sought out the company of a roommate who, instead of pr ... Show More

<p>Sanaa is on her train ride home when an angry man begins threatening her. Before he gets too close, a stranger intervenes. </p><p><i>Please share the story of your unsung hero with us! To do so, record a voice memo on your phone and email us at myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org.</i ... 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

<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

<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

One of the world’s unsung heroes – at least outside of Italy – is a brave woman who stood up to an insidious and longstanding custom and made her country a better place for it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Leticia recounts a story from a haunting past, along with her experiences with a family member who takes care of her family long after she passed away.<br /><br />Have a story? Go to TrueScaryStory.com and fill out the form!<br /><br />Join our community:<br /><a href="http://you ... 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

People who have faced extreme hardships share their story and life learnings with Wendy Searle. Wendy speaks to people who have been bent by adversity, have faced it head-on and have come out the other side stronger. These people share how they overcame the dark times and what it ... Show More

For our "Shop Talk" series, Coach Bill Courtney shares the story of an unlikely hero who inspired the largest collegiate philanthropy event in the country.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

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