Modern Love

The Race Grows Sweeter | With Mary-Chapin Carpenter 10.08.2016 25:17 ↓

Singer Mary-Chapin Carpenter reads a story about new love (much) later in life.

To Fall In Love With Anyone, Do This | With Gillian Jacobs 03.08.2016 23:20 ↓

Gillian Jacobs -- known for the Netflix series "Love" and NBC's "Community" -- reads a story about falling in love with the help of a psychological experiment.

Three Mothers, One Bond | With Gaby Hoffmann 27.07.2016 22:29 ↓

Gaby Hoffmann, known for her Emmy-nominated role in the Amazon series "Transparent," as well as her work in HBO's "Girls," reads an essay about a couple navigating the complex waters of adoption.

Just Friends? | With Tony Hale 20.07.2016 27:36 ↓

Emmy Award-winning actor Tony Hale of HBO's "Veep" reads an essay about breaking up, moving on (or not), and reading between the lines.

Live Without Me | With Catherine Keener 13.07.2016 22:27 ↓

Two-time Oscar nominee Catherine Keener reads Katherine Friedman Holland's essay about a near-death experience on an airplane.

One Last Swirl | With Jason Alexander 06.07.2016 23:53 ↓

Jason Alexander -- best known as George Costanza from the iconic 90's sit-com "Seinfeld" -- reads a story that explores mortality with the help of a resilient pet fish.

Estranged Spouses | With Lance Reddick 29.06.2016 20:15 ↓

Lance Reddick, best known as Lt. Cedric Daniels on HBO's "The Wire," reads a story about infidelity and healing.

Live From New York | With Michaela Watkins, Amirah Vann and Lauren Molina 22.06.2016 57:24 ↓

Michaela Watkins, Amirah Vann and Lauren Molina read Modern Love essays live in front of a studio audience.

Fighting Words | With Alysia Reiner 15.06.2016 24:20 ↓

Alysia Reiner of Orange is the New Black delivers a story about what happens when a stable relationship suddenly takes a hard left turn.

The Doorman | With Cecily Strong 08.06.2016 21:34 ↓

Saturday Night Live's Cecily Strong reads a story about a woman's friendship with her doorman.

The Wait | Modern Love Bonus Episode 06.06.2016 14:59 ↓

We asked you to tell us about a time when you "waited for love," and you answered from all over the world. This bonus episode of Modern Love features some of those stories.

Coming Out As A Modern Family | With Maria Bello 01.06.2016 16:43 ↓

Actress Maria Bello reads her own essay about opening up to her son and the public about her love life.

How I Got To Here | With Katie Couric 25.05.2016 20:01 ↓

Katie Couric reads Leslie Lehr's Modern Love essay about learning the true depth of her relationship with her husband.

Friends Without Benefits | With Taissa Farmiga 18.05.2016 18:01 ↓

Taissa Farmiga reads a story about "friends without benefits" who spend years circling each other without defining their drawn-out, nebulous relationship.

A Heart Outrun | With Colin Farrell 12.05.2016 23:32 ↓

Colin Farrell reads the story of man who had given up on love -- until it showed up at his door.

A Second Embrace | With Cheryl Strayed 05.05.2016 18:23 ↓

Cheryl Strayed -- co-host of WBUR's "Dear Sugar" podcast and author of the best-selling memoir "Wild" -- reads a story about taking a second chance on love.

I See My Superhero | With Sarah Silverman 27.04.2016 19:52 ↓

Sarah Silverman brings us a story of unconditional love ... with a few conditions.

Between The Bars | With Joshua Jackson 21.04.2016 21:27 ↓

Joshua Jackson reads a story about life and love after 26 months in Iran's Evin Prison.

My First Lesson In Motherhood | With Connie Britton 14.04.2016 24:12 ↓

Connie Britton narrates a story about a new mom and a tiny infant whose young life is checkered with mysteries both big and small.

Maddy Just Might Work | With Jennifer Finney Boylan 07.04.2016 22:07 ↓

Jennifer Finney Boylan -- an accomplished writer, academic and activist -- reads her own essay about coming out as transgender to her two young sons.

Broken, Not Bound | With America Ferrera 31.03.2016 20:01 ↓

America Ferrera reads the story of an African aid worker, and an event that drastically shifted her perspective.

Mom/Not Mom/Aunt | With Jesse Tyler Ferguson 23.03.2016 20:17 ↓

Jesse Tyler Ferguson reads a story about a brother's unique need and sister's selfless gift.

Where It All Started | Modern Love Bonus Episode 21.03.2016 9:10 ↓

Modern Love listeners share true stories of meeting their significant other.

A Millennial's Guide To Kissing | With Emmy Rossum 16.03.2016 17:43 ↓

Emmy Rossum reads a story about a 12-hour relationship. On an airplane.

Seesawing Libidos | With Stephen Bogardus 10.03.2016 16:36 ↓

Tony-nominated actor Stephen Bogardus brings us a tale of two sex drives.