High school love is awkward, nervous -- and often unforgettable. It doesn't usually last. But in this week's essay, Mariclare Lawson writes about a high school love that broke all the rules.
It's read by Amanda Seyfried ("The Art of Racing in the Rain.")
Sep 16
I Was That Cliché Divorced Guy, and I Knew It
Joe Swanberg married the first person he ever seriously dated. When that marriage ended, his romantic life got complicated. Messy, even. He started dating younger women, ended up in an elaborate love triangle, and completely changed his mind about whether he wanted to marry and h ... Show More
51m 19s
Sep 2
In 24 Hours, My Whole Life Changed
Blake Martin was in his car waiting to pick up pizza when a notification from his doctor hit his phone. As he read it, his stomach dropped and his mind started racing. It was the second life-changing piece of news he’d received within 24 hours, and it threw his entire idea of the ... Show More
37m 57s
May 2017
First Kiss
<p>One hour ago, in the rain, this week's caller experienced her first kiss. She tells Gethard about the high school experience in 2017 covering the new (Snapchat, group texting, nerd culture being cool) and the established (SATs, teen pregnancy, crushes). She also explains how w ... Show More
1h 24m
<p><strong>podmothers sephy & wing enter the chat:</strong> spiralling on friendship failures, the 'cool girl' myth, hookup culture, long distance relationships, communication, and breakups. ✷</p><br><p>shop ✷ <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/61b9f3e533f31d0014e4335e/ ... Show More
