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Nick van der Kolk's Love and Radio features in-depth, otherworldly-produced interviews with an eclectic range of subjects, from the seedy to the sublime. Get inside the mind of a rogue taxidermist. Find out what it's like to experience a stroke firsthand. Or spend time with an artist who gives away her life savings every night. You've never heard anything like it before.

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Latest Episodes

The Truth--the intimate, clever, and pioneering fiction podcast from Jonathan Mitchell--made a recent return to the podwaves. Enjoy this recent episode: The Completetist, written by Hunter Nelson.

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From our friends at Dead Signals (Archive 81, The Deep Vault, Generation Crossing):

Conversations with Ghosts follows mausoleum attendant Mal Fleming as he tries to convince the spirits of Grey Briar Cemetery to pass on. In each episode, Mal sits d... more

“Evil is so understandable, but goodness is such a mystery.”

Michael faces a conviction that could put him in prison for the rest of his life.

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“If you marry a prisoner, you only know this person when they’re sitting next to you on a chair in the prison visiting room.“

After 45 years behind bars, Michael adjusts to life on the outside, makes new friends, and starts a business. But things qu... more

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Recent Guests

Jonathan Mitchell
Director, sound designer of The Truth; host of The Truth segment referenced in episode
The Truth
Episode: L+R Presents: The Truth
Mal Fleming
Maastricht mausoleum attendant in Conversations with Ghosts
Grey Briar Cemetery
Episode: L+R Presents: Conversations with Ghosts
Eric Abner-Hutchins
Person described as involved in the fraud scheme and complex scheme-building
Unclear, linked to fraud investigation
Episode: Blood Memory #09: The Outside World
Allison Herrera
Indigenous affairs journalist
Indigenous Journalist Association (IJA) / Stanford fellowship
Episode: Blood Memory #08: Habeas Corpus
Heather Brown
Deputy District Attorney involved in parole hearings and investigations
Orange County District Attorney's Office (as depicted in the episode)
Episode: Blood Memory #07: 19 Times
Clint McCall
DA investigator who helped uncover inconsistencies in the subject's background
District Attorney's Office
Episode: Blood Memory #07: 19 Times
Gary Joe Luttrell
Former AB member, provided insight in Chapter Four
Aryan Brotherhood
Episode: Blood Memory #06: Blood In, Blood Out
TD. Bingham
Former Aryan Brotherhood member and leader, inmate
Aryan Brotherhood (AB)
Episode: Blood Memory #05: The Brand
Michael Thompson
Former gang leader turned author and public speaker
Episode: Blood Memory #01: Calipatria

Host

Nick van der Kolk
Host and central narrator, known for in-depth, boundary-pushing storytelling and investigative journalism.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 3.5k ratings
  • Best of the best.

    Yes, really.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A Man Named Jed
    United States3 months ago
  • Incredible

    L+R is the reason I went into the career I did. This latest offering is sensational. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Wee Lad
    Ireland4 months ago
  • Mixed Feelings

    My mixed feelings are with Michael. I think he would be an interesting person to know and talk to. Not sure if I believe everything he presents. However he sells it well. The podcast itself was hard to follow. I think this is a podcast you need to binge listen to. When I got to episode 9, I had to go back and listen from Episode 1 again. Eric I thought..yes a con. I will say I took issue with one thing. Heather. Heather, I think Michael had a hard time “sheltering in place” in the outs... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    GranGaw
    United States5 months ago
  • Fantastic!

    Blood Memory is fantastic-Errol Morris level great!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @kyracarouse
    United States5 months ago
  • Episode 8?

    I'm really into this podcast and was excited to see episode 9 in my Library but I never received episode 8. And I'm a paid subscriber. Help!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Annabiotix
    United States5 months ago

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Thoughtful, imaginative... original!! One of the best podcasts out here on the internet!!!
Audience praises the show's ability to blend real reporting with artful storytelling and narrative risk.
The audio quality is unique but some listeners feel the interview pacing could be tightened.
Many listeners describe it as transformative and emotionally impactful, though a few call out concerns about episode accessibility or pacing.

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L+R Presents: Conversations with Ghosts
Q: What is the central message about listening that the episode conveys?
Listening is not passive; it is a meaningful act that validates people's stories and allows memories to endure beyond life, offering a sense of belonging for both the living and the dead.
L+R Presents: Conversations with Ghosts
Q: What does the cab represent in these conversations?
The cab serves as a secular confessional and a space where both the driver and riders reveal intimate truths about themselves, making the vehicle a bridge between life and memory.
L+R Presents: Conversations with Ghosts
Q: Who is Mal Fleming, and what is his relationship to the living driver?
Mal is a spectral figure who appears to interview and guide the living, acting as a conduit to preserve and relay the stories he gathered while alive as a cab driver.
Blood Memory #05: The Brand
Q: Tell me about the decision to retaliate. Was that ever a question?
No, retaliation seemed almost inevitable given the setup; I viewed the act as a deterrent and demonstrated how to respond when provoked, which was a lesson in leverage within the harsh prison ecosystem.
Blood Memory #06: Blood In, Blood Out
Q: Do you think Mike Thompson is an honest person?
Gary Joe Luttrell says no, not in any way, and warns that trusting his word would be a mistake because Thompson would manipulate others.

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A thoughtfully produced, narrative-forward program that blends in-depth conversations with audacious storytelling. Episodes often mix investigative reporting, first-person testimony, and fictional or semi-fictional pieces to explore crime, justice, memory, and cultural identity. Noteworthy are the show's willingness to push boundaries—tying together archival research, intimate interviews, and ethically complex topics—creating a distinctive, immersive listening experience that attracts curious, media-savvy audiences. Potential listeners might appreciate the craft, the blend of nonfiction and narrative experimentation, and the way uncomfortable truths are revealed through personal voices and careful reporting.

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Love and Radio launched 21 years ago and published 141 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Love and Radio include:

1. Jonathan Mitchell
2. Mal Fleming
3. Eric Abner-Hutchins
4. Allison Herrera
5. Heather Brown
6. Clint McCall
7. Gary Joe Luttrell
8. TD. Bingham

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