STORIES by Lea Thau
Lea ThauStorytelling for the 21st century from Peabody Award-winning producer Lea Thau (former head of The Moth and Strangers). The entire back catalogue of Strangers can be found at STORIES by Lea Thau on Patreon and Substack, where you can also find the new work in its entirety, and where everything is ad-free. You can join as a free or paid member on both platforms, so come be a part of the community, ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 92 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Personal JournalsSociety & Culture | |||
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Franky Carrillo was 16 when he received a double life sentence for a crime he had nothing to do with. This is his story. It's one of the most beloved Strangers stories of all time, and it will be the first of three episodes about Franky Carrillo's li... more
Last week we posted Sharon Houston's hilarious and beloved old Strangers story And Justice for All? and this week we're following up with Sharon to see what she's up to now....which turned out to be a lot of different things.
If you’d like to see ph... more
Welcome back to our Summer of Strangers. Today's story is an old Strangers episode with Sharon Houston, and next week we'll do a follow-up with her.
If you want to see photos that go with today’s episode, you can find them in these posts on Patreon... more
Thank you for all the love we’ve received about Joshua Safran’s story from last week. This episode is a follow-up with Joshua about his life now.
It's quite different from the original episode, because it's more of a conversation and less of a story... more
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- Original listener!
So I started listening to your podcasts about 14 years ago when you were recording STRANGERS. You were my original experience to podcast listening. Back then I enjoyed your raw honesty and stories about your life. Ya, you and Paul…etc
Since then I have enjoyed listening to many different podcasts from reality, true crime and stories to help me sleep.
I lost touch with you until one day I happen to find you again and thought I’d give you another try since I enjoyed listening to you so much in the... more
Apple Podcasts1Original Listner
United States2 months ago - Lea is a gifted storyteller
I’m so happy she is back to podcasting after a long hiatus. My husband and I used to LOVE strangers and this series seems it will be similar.
Apple Podcasts5saral22United States3 months ago - Always a great listen!
Whatever story Lea wants to tell I want to listen! I deeply appreciate her perspective vulnerability and her curiosity. It's always genuine and human centered. Her stories make me feel less alone in this big wide world.
Apple Podcasts5jcalevizosUnited States4 months ago - Great great great !!!
Thank you for coming back! I’d forgotten just how much I LOVED your stories & commentary about the stories. Thank you again!
Apple Podcasts5Steph008-United States4 months ago - Love Strangers / Lea
Lea got me through a lot of hard times with her touching podcast Strangers. When it finished, I wondered from time to time where she had gone. So happy you are back, Lea ❤️
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Apple Podcasts | #44 | United States/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #59 |  Canada/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #156 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #63 |  Australia/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #131 |  Italy/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #249 |  Germany/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
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The show centers on intimate storytelling that blends memoir, social issues, and personal resilience. Across recent episodes the conversations span immigration, the justice system, intergenerational trauma, and the enduring impact of community-led advocacy. Notable threads include how personal histories intersect with broader systemic challenges, the healing power of sharing difficult experiences, and a commitment to social justice, indigenous rights, and humane reform. It's likely to appeal to listeners who value character-driven narratives that illuminate real-world implications and invite meaningful perspectives from guests with lived expertise and activist work.
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STORIES by Lea Thau launched 15 years ago and published 92 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 STORIES by Lea Thau include:
1. Sharon Houston
2. Joshua Safran
3. Deborah Jiang-Stein
4. Holly Rothschild
5. John Doyle
6. Jackie White
7. Kelly Pingree
8. Jason Baldes
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