
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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 132 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureDocumentaryPersonal Journals | |||

I've been pretty obsessed with the idea of forgiveness the last few years, trying to tease apart when it empowers and when it becomes something that appeases the worst kind of behavior. So when my friend Katy told me about Wilma Derksen, a woman who ... more
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I wanted to share something from a journalistic standpoint: I was taught that the interview should be about the subject, not the interviewer. That principle applies to audio too. Right now the effect on your voice is so distinct that it actually becomes a distraction and pulls focus away from the people sharing their important stories. I think the show would be more professional and impactful if your audio matched the beautiful clarity of your guests. It'll make you sound like an equal part of t... more
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When that little purple podcast notification popped up on my screen and I saw Love + Radio written on it I thought it was wishful seeing but you’re back, it’s true, I checked. So happy to have you back with us, you’re the best by a country mile.
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It’s been a while since I’ve listened but I’ve had a sudden nostalgia for it. I’m glad to be back. Each episode is precious, so raw.
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