State of the Human
Stanford Storytelling ProjectState 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 | Twice monthly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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| Category | Society & Culture | ||||
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In this episode, Emerson explores why people put themselves through the physically demanding experience of a run. Is it the flow state in running, the desire to feel untethered, or is it something else entirely?
Produced by Emerson Prentice
Matthew Mettias reads his piece “When the Light Turns Green”, about finding new people to call home. Following his reading, is an interview about how the piece came to be, and a near death experience.
Producers: Alex Strong
Music by Blue Dot Session... more
On a school trip re-enacting the past, Coco tries to find themselves in the magic beyond who they are supposed to be.
In this episode, Author Lydia Conklin reads "Pioneer" a short story from Rainbow Rainbow, their collection of stories about queer, ... more
After an accident left Becca with a skull fracture and concussion, she turned to an unlikely form of play to pick up the pieces.
Interview with: Becca Taylor
Producers: Arun Chhetri, Nardos Demilew, Gracielly Abreu, and Carolyn Stein
Narration: Na... more
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- Error and Trial
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
Apple Podcasts1NoosesAreSwings
United States7 years ago - The soundtracks
The music does not really match the narratives. 😒
Apple Podcasts2Niloofarbr
United Kingdom7 years ago - Looking forward
To when they upload some more. I’ve really enjoyed this podcast and hope they continue to put it out.
Apple Podcasts5depthjunkie76United States8 years ago - What an experience!
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!
Apple Podcasts5VaniuUnited States8 years ago - FAVORITE PODCAST
Bring it back, please?! If not I'm 100% fine with listening to the episodes on repeat.
Apple Podcasts5WhereswaldmanUnited States11 years ago
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State of the Human curates intimate, human-centered storytelling around everyday experiences—belonging, forgiveness, resilience, and personal transformation—grounded in lived experiences from the Stanford community and beyond. Episodes mix personal narratives with expert context from researchers and practitioners, yielding pieces that feel both deeply human and broadly relevant to careers in education, media, health, and social impact. Notable strengths include a cohesive multi-voice format, high production quality, and a strong emphasis on empathy, ethics, and societal change, which can make it appealing to listeners who enjoy character-driven stories anchored in research and real-world implications.
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State of the Human launched 15 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. Sean Magorty
2. Matt Mattias
3. Lydia Conklin
4. Becca Taylor
5. Langston Buddenhagen
6. Paul Stefanos Buddenhagen
7. Paul Calvo
8. Lyndsey Shem
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