This is Love
Vox Media Podcast NetworkLove is more than you think. From the creators of Criminal. New episodes twice a month. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 147 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Personal JournalsSociety & Culture | |||
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Brandon and Gina hadn’t known each other long when they found themselves lost 8,500 feet high on a mountain. “We started yelling and nobody yelled back.”
Bill Donahue’s article is Lost & Found in Backpacker Magazine.
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One morning, Cathy found a takeout bag on her porch. It had the name “Rodolphe” on it, and contained one half-eaten order of french fries. The next morning, she found another bag. And then another. That’s when her neighbor Harley got involved: “We ne... more
One night, a stranger came up to comedian Dan Perlman and told him he looked just like the singer Michael Bublé. She asked Dan if he would impersonate him for one night. He had six days to get ready.
Dan Perlman's short film is called Being Bublé.
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A dog went missing in a park in Brooklyn. A local Facebook group decided to help.
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- This program makes me feel human like no other podcast does.
I have only discovered this podcast today (it was advertised in another Vox Media Podcast I listen to).
So far, I have listened to three episodes (SOS, A needle in a haystack, and the espouse about the treasure chest). I have laughed, cried, and felt my heart swell with joy and love while listening to all three episodes.
The storytelling and the raw emotion shared in each episode deeply moves me.
At times I had to stop listening to them for a brief moment to think about the people, their ex... more
Apple Podcasts5TransatlanticChallenge
Germany14 days ago - long time listener, first time reviewer
i’ve always loved this show, but the latest episode SOS was so incredible — i thought it was about damn time i wrote a review! phoebe is such a singular host… this might just be one of the most important podcasts of our time
Apple Podcasts5jonkarl!
United States17 days ago - Delightful
Phoebe makes these episodes so enjoyable! I look forward to new ones. Thanks for the joy!
Apple Podcasts5RunninglikemadUnited States23 days ago - The Best of Podcasting
This Is Love is some of the most ingenious story-telling ever produced. Positive, hopeful, poignant. It is a must-listen and a tutorial on how to research, interview, and produce an amazing creation week after week. Huge kudos. We are all better for its existence!
Apple Podcasts5ashuck33United States23 days ago - SOS
I love this podcast so much. I am left deep in thought every time. The SOS story was so moving. It’s going to stay with me for a long time.
Apple Podcasts5Planet WUnited States25 days ago
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Apple Podcasts | #3 | United States/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #73 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #4 |  Canada/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #31 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #70 | Canada/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #222 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
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What is This is Love about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show centers on intimate, human-focused storytelling that blends personal memoir with investigative reporting. Episodes frequently follow extraordinary real-life situations—survival ordeals, community-driven mysteries, and candid profiles—told with warmth, nuance, and careful research. Listeners can expect a mix of emotional resonance, surprising twists, and thoughtful reflection on love, belonging, and resilience, often featuring everyday people alongside professionals who investigate or chronicle unusual phenomena. A standout aspect is the show's ability to balance suspense with tenderness, creating uplifting, humane narratives that linger long after listening.
Noteworthy are the wide-ranging topics that range from wilderness surviv... more
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1. Criminal
2. Heavyweight
3. This American Life
4. Ear Hustle
5. The Moth
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This is Love launched 8 years ago and published 147 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 This is Love include:
1. Gina Giddings
2. Brandon Day
3. Harley Rustad
4. Dan Pearlman
5. Olivia Gossett Cooper
6. Ben Montgomery
7. Catherine Seeds Nash
8. Min Nguyen
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