Rephonic
Artwork for This is Love

This is Love

qer
Iceberg Diving
Appalachian Trail
Minh Nguyen
Cry (ballet)
Kite Flying In India
The Throne (james Hampton)
Hot Dogs
Terra Nova Expedition
Alan Abel
Obituaries
Emma Gatewood
Totem Poles
Bird Rescue
Society For Indecency To Naked Animals
Jeff Ingram
Penny Hanson
Michael Bublé
Hare
Forrest Fenn
Cave Diving

Love is more than you think. From the creators of Criminal. New episodes twice a month. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes147Founded2 months ago
Number of ListenersCategories
Personal JournalsSociety & Culture

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for This is Love

Latest Episodes

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. Say hello on Facebook and Instagr... more

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. Sa... more

A dog went missing in a park in Brooklyn. A local Facebook group decided to help. Say hello on Facebook and Instagram. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts. Want to listen to This is Love ad-free? Sign up for Criminal Plus – you’ll get to ... more

Key Facts

Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

This is Love
This is LoveVox Media Podcast Network
Criminal
CriminalVox Media Podcast Network
This American Life
This American LifeThis American Life
Dateline NBC
Dateline NBCNBC News
The Moth
The MothThe Moth

Recent Guests

Harley Rustad
Neighbor in Toronto who investigated the deliveries with Cathy; journalist by profession
Journalist
Episode: The French Fries
Dan Perlman
Comedian who performed as Michael Bublé
Episode: Feeling Good
Craig Skelton
Owner of Buddy (lost dog) and dog owner featured in the story
Brooklyn resident
Episode: A Needle in a Haystack
Chloe Dalton
Author of Raising Hare, A Memoir
Self
Episode: Chloe and the Hare
Justin Posey
Treasure hunter and subject of the interview, documented in the episode
Independent researcher/treasure hunter
Episode: The Treasure Hunt
Jill Heinerth
Underwater explorer; worked with National Geographic; explorer in residence for the Royal Canadian Geographical Society
National Geographic; Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Episode: Into the Ice
Heather Lende
Author and obituary writer, Alaska-based journalist
Author; obituary writer in Alaska
Episode: The Obituary Section
Ben Montgomery
Author of Grandma Gatewood's Walk
author
Episode: The Long Walk
Catherine Seeds Nash
Emma Gatewood's granddaughter
Family member
Episode: The Long Walk

Host

Phoebe Judge
Host of the show known for intimate, narrative storytelling and in-depth conversations with guests across culture, science, and personal history.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Hot Dog!
Q: What draws people to hot dogs beyond simply eating them?
Hot dogs act as a social ritual—memories with family and friends, local identity, and regional traditions that turn meals into lasting stories.
Hot Dog!
Q: How did MLK's visit and the Civil Rights Movement shape the Chili Bowl's story?
King's presence and the movement's momentum helped solidify the Chili Bowl as a beacon of community resilience and integration during a turbulent period in Washington, D.C.
Hot Dog!
Q: What was the idea behind Ben's Chili Bowl originally?
It started as a place focused on chili dogs, growing into a cultural gathering spot with a broad menu and deep ties to the community, especially around the Civil Rights era.
The Treasure Hunt
Q: What did a typical day of searching look like for you?
A typical day involved arriving at a potential location, doing a deep dive to assess whether it felt like Forrest Fenn's vibe, logging where I was and returning for more intense grid work if it seemed promising.
The Long Walk
Q: Were you born on a farm?
Yes, the interviewer asks about farming background, and Emma describes what they raised on the farm, highlighting a life of hard work and self-sufficiency that fueled her adventures.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About This is Love

What is This is Love about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program blends intimate, narrative-driven storytelling with immersive reporting to explore human experiences in all their complexity. Episodes frequently center on personal journeys, memory, performance, culture, and community, weaving first-person perspectives with historical or contextual framing. The show often pairs reflective, character-driven storytelling with evocative sound design, producing moments of vulnerability, wonder, and insight into what guides people through unusual or meaningful chapters of their lives. A few standout threads include ensemble stories of resilience in art and dance, deep dives into local or historical mysteries, and explorations of identity, memory, and connection across diverse communities. The appro... more

Where can I find podcast stats for This is Love?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for This is Love. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to This is Love and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does This is Love get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for This is Love, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for This is Love?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for This is Love, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does This is Love have?

To see how many followers or subscribers This is Love has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to This is Love?

These podcasts share a similar audience with This is Love:

1. This is Love
2. Criminal
3. This American Life
4. Dateline NBC
5. The Moth

How many episodes of This is Love are there?

This is Love launched 2 months 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.

How do I contact This is Love?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for This is Love?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for This is Love from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for This is Love?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of This is Love. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on This is Love?

Recent guests on This is Love include:

1. Harley Rustad
2. Dan Perlman
3. Craig Skelton
4. Chloe Dalton
5. Justin Posey
6. Jill Heinerth
7. Heather Lende
8. Ben Montgomery

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days