
State of the Human, a podcast of the Stanford Storytelling Project, shares stories that deepen our understanding of single, common human experiences—belonging, giving, lying, forgiveness—all drawn from the experiences and research of the Stanford community.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Category | Society & Culture | ||||

In today’s episode, Sarah Lewis reads “Willies on West 79th,” a strangely moving tale about love, body dysmorphia, and why a rat ballet company might be the most honest place in New York.
Producers
Arun Chhetri
Sarah Lewis
Alex Strong
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In today’s episode, Wallace Stegner Fellow Zach Williams reads his surreal story “Mousetraps,” where a simple errand spirals into a disorienting interrogation of masculinity, guilt, and moral performance.
Producers
Arun Chhetri
Zach Williams
Isab... more
As an added bonus to our Invisibility series, we’re including conversations with the creators who made them to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the craft of audio storytelling. In this episode, Alex Strong talks with Langston Buddenhagen, the cre... more
Langston Buddenhagen takes us to Ethiopia's capital city of Addis Ababa in order to explore how neighborhoods change and what that change means. In the process, Langston explores how his mixed racial identity dovetails into these same issues, and how... more
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First Episode and I am unsubscribing.
So this person right here is telling me that the concept that in heaven you can be reunited with both your parents and your spouse isn’t possible and it’s irrational and illogical but then on earth you can totally be closed to your parents and have your own family? What on earth are you talking about? Lol
I’m unsubscribing
The music does not really match the narratives. 😒
To when they upload some more. I’ve really enjoyed this podcast and hope they continue to put it out.
Love listening to the stories. Impossible to not feel connected. The background music and effects makes this feel like a 3D radio experience, If there is such a thing. I appreciate all the research you all do as well as the multiple views you give on every subject.
Thank you!
Bring it back, please?! If not I'm 100% fine with listening to the episodes on repeat.
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This podcast explores a variety of poignant human experiences such as belonging, forgiveness, and identity through compelling narratives drawn mainly from the Stanford community. The storytelling approach combines personal anecdotes, societal reflections, and research insights, creating a rich tapestry that resonates with listeners on multiple levels. Each episode typically revolves around a central theme, allowing different voices and perspectives to shine while addressing broader societal questions.
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State of the Human launched 14 years ago and published 100 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 State of the Human include:
1. Langston Buddenhagen
2. Paul Stefanos Buddenhagen
3. Paul Calvo
4. Lyndsey Shem
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