Ajai Vindication

Modern Love

Society EN ↓ 461 episodes

For 18 years, the Modern Love column has given New York Times readers a glimpse into the complicated love lives of real people. Since its start, the column has evolved into a TV show, three books and a podcast. Each week, host Anna Martin brings you stories and conversations about love in all its glorious permutations, dumb pitfalls and life-changing moments. New episodes every Wednesday. Listen to this podcast in New York Times Audio, our new iOS app for news subscribers. Download now at nytimes.com/audioapp

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Author

Ajai Vindication

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Oct 7, 2026

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Episodes

An Empty Heart | With Zoe Lister-Jones 12.07.2017

Zoe Lister-Jones ("Band Aid," "Life in Pieces") reads renowned novelist Lily King's story about the silver lining of heartbreak.

Take My Son To Jail | With Jayne Atkinson 05.07.2017

Jayne Atkinson ("House of Cards") tells the story of a mother who reluctantly uses tough love when her son refuses to follow the law.

Modern Love Encore: Wedding Season 27.06.2017

It's wedding season! Kathryn Hahn ("I Love Dick") and John Cho ("Star Trek") read some of our favorite nuptial-themed essays.

About That Rustle In The Bushes | With Danielle Brooks 21.06.2017

Danielle Brooks of "Orange Is The New Black" on a daughter's discovery of her father's secret investigative skills. The target? Her boyfriends.

Before The Web | With Griffin Dunne 14.06.2017

Griffin Dunne of the Amazon series "I Love Dick" reads a story about how distance can make the heart grow discouragingly fonder.

Finding Marriage, Losing Self | With Taylor Schilling 07.06.2017

Taylor Schilling of "Orange is the New Black" reads a story about unpacking the baggage of your past in a new relationship.

Standing By Your Man | With Chris Messina 31.05.2017

Chris Messina of "The Mindy Project" and "The Sweet Life" reads a story that explores what it really means to stand by your partner "in sickness and in health."

Marry My Husband | With Debra Winger 29.05.2017

Debra Winger reads the late Amy Krouse Rosenthal's essay about her fairytale love story, which was cut short by cancer.

A Slow Fade To Black | With Minnie Driver 24.05.2017

Minnie Driver of ABC's "Speechless" tells the story of a woman whose dream life was almost complete -- until reality got in the way.

Just Don't Call Me Mom | With Gideon Glick 17.05.2017

Mother's Day is over -- for this year. Some people really look forward to those chocolates and flowers and others write a Modern Love essay bemoaning the day's existence. Broadway actor Gideon Glick ("Spring Awakening," "Significant Other") reads.

Sharing The Shame | With Anna Chlumsky 10.05.2017

Anna Chlumsky ("Veep") tells the story of the 90 days that changed the entire course of one family's life.

A Prince Charming For The Prom | With Tituss Burgess 03.05.2017

Tituss Burgess, the Emmy-nominated star of the Netflix series "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," reads us a story about teenage dreams -- the good, the bad, and the prom.

It Took A Villain | With Melanie Lynskey 26.04.2017

Melanie Lynskey of "Togetherness" and the new film "Little Boxes" tells the story of a neighborhood bully and the faltering marriage he inadvertently strengthened.

In A Small Bag | With Harry Lennix 19.04.2017

Harry Lennix of NBC's "The Blacklist" reads the story of a couple who never saw their 22-year age difference as an issue. That is, until one of them had a heart attack.

A Child Of Two Worlds | With Mireille Enos 12.04.2017

Mireille Enos of ABC's "The Catch" on one expat's decision to embrace risk, get pregnant, and according to the Somali proverb, open "the mouth to her grave."

I Will Be Your Mother Figure | With Laura Dern 05.04.2017

Laura Dern of HBO's "Big Little Lies" on one priest's commitment to a parishioner in limbo.

Death Bear Will See You Now | With Ry Russo-Young 29.03.2017

Ry Russo-Young, director of the new feature film "Before I Fall," tells the story of a break-up, a best friend, and a performance artist.

The End Of Small Talk | With Paul Rust 22.03.2017

Paul Rust, star of the Netflix comedy hit "Love," tells the story of a man who says 'no' to conversations about traffic and weather. Even on a first date.

Elvis And My Husband Have Left The Building | With Malin Akerman 15.03.2017

Malin Akerman of Showtime's "Billions" tells the story of a pair of best friends who vow to stay together forever--at least until the green card arrives.

Single, Female, Mormon, Alone | With Justina Machado 08.03.2017

Justina Machado, star of the Netflix reboot "One Day At A Time," shares the story of one woman's quest to lose her virginity while at the same time finding herself.

Live From The Wilbur Theater (Part Two) | With Emmy Rossum 01.03.2017

Emmy Rossum, star of the Showtime series "Shameless," performs in front of a live audience.

Live From The Wilbur Theater (Part One) | With Brian Tyree Henry and Alysia Reiner 21.02.2017

Brian Tyree Henry, star of the hit FX show "Atlanta," and Alysia Reiner of "Orange is the New Black" kick off Part I of our live episode recorded live at the Wilbur Theater in Boston.

Modern Love: The Podcast Valentine's Special 13.02.2017

Forget Netflix and chill. Settle in for a binge episode of Modern Love: The Podcast featuring Tony Hale ("Veep"), Gillian Jacobs ("Love"), and Colin Farrell ("The Lobster")

Seeing The World Through My Wife's Eyes | With David Oyelowo 08.02.2017

"Selma" star David Oyelowo reads an essay about a blind man navigating his marriage.

On The Precipice, Wings Spread | With Megan Hilty 01.02.2017

Tony-nominee Megan Hilty of "Smash" and "Noises Off" reads an essay about a couple with a seemingly perfect relationship--until the other shoe drops.

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