Best Nosrat Podcasts (2024)

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Myha’la’s Relationship Advice? Get in a Fight. 30:23

3h ago30:23

30:23

On the HBO high finance drama “Industry,” basically everyone serves cruel insults. It’s part of the culture at their bank, Pierpoint. But Myha’la’s character, Harper Stern, goes after friends and enemies with deep, cutting verbal attacks. Myha’la reads a Modern Love essay by a woman with the opposite problem: Laura Pritchett and her husband have av…

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Gillian Anderson Wants to Hear Your Sexiest Fantasies 33:06

7d ago33:06

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The actor Gillian Anderson (“The X-Files,” “The Fall,” “Sex Education”) has become an advocate for sexual openness, whether through her on-screen personas, launching a libido-boosting soda brand, attending the Golden Globes in a vulva-embroidered dress or through her new book, “Want: Sexual Fantasies by Anonymous,” which showcases the secret fantas…

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Peter Gallagher’s Marriage Advice? Don’t Get Divorced. 30:11

4M ago30:11

30:11

Actor Peter Gallagher (Sex, Lies, & Videotape and The O.C.) met his wife, Paula Harwood, over forty years ago in college in a stairwell meet-cute. Since then, they’ve maintained a loving marriage and managed to raise a family while navigating the world of show business. We talked to Peter on his 41st wedding anniversary, and he read us the Modern L…

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23. Confessions of a Black Conservative 56:40

4M ago56:40

56:40

The economist and social critic Glenn Loury has led a remarkably turbulent life, both professionally and personally. In a new memoir, he has chosen to reveal just about everything. Why? SOURCE: Glenn Loury, professor of economics at Brown University and host of The Glenn Show. RESOURCES: Late Admissions: Confessions of a Black Conservative, by Glen…

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Liza Colón-Zayas, of ‘The Bear,’ on Loving Someone Who’s in the Fight of Their Life 31:00

4M ago31:00

31:00

On the Emmy- and Peabody-winning series “The Bear,” Liza Colón-Zayas plays Tina Marrero, a cook at the Chicago restaurant at the center of the story. Tina and her fellow workers are in a constant struggle for the survival of their restaurant, and they fight just as fiercely with one another. Only at rare moments do we see them drop the tough exteri…

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¡Hola Papi!, Does My Grandmother Need to Know I’m Gay? 25:56

5M ago25:56

25:56

John Paul Brammer writes the “¡Hola Papi!” advice column for The Cut at New York magazine, answering questions like, “Why am I dreaming about sex with a man when I’m a lesbian?” Or, “What if my partner judges me for writing smut?” This candor has given John Paul an intimate connection with his readers. However, as today’s episode reveals, he doesn’…

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22. How Does the Lost World of Vienna Still Shape Our Lives? 57:19

5M ago57:19

57:19

From politics and economics to psychology and the arts, many of the modern ideas we take for granted emerged a century ago from a single European capital. In this episode of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, the historian Richard Cockett explores all those ideas — and how the arrival of fascism can ruin in a few years what took generations to build…

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Emily Ratajkowski Can Take Care of Herself, but a Little Help Would Be Nice 30:18

5M ago30:18

30:18

Emily Ratajkowski is doing a balancing act many famously beautiful women have to perform. In her 2021 book “My Body,” she reflects on what it’s been like to build a career based on her public image, and her struggle to control that image in an industry largely run by men. Since getting divorced a few years ago, she’s been thinking a lot about gende…

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Laufey, Gen Z’s Pop Jazz Icon, Sings for the Anxious Generation 27:04

5M ago27:04

27:04

Laufey, the 25-year-old singer-songwriter, has risen to prominence by taking the trials of today’s dating world — casual relationships, no labels and seemingly endless swiping on apps — and turning them into timeless love songs. Today, Laufey reads Coco Mellors’s essay, “An Anxious Person Tries to Be Chill,” which is about a woman trying to work th…

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Why John Magaro of ‘Past Lives’ Could Never Love a Picky Eater 34:52

5M ago34:52

34:52

The actor John Magaro is picky about whom he goes to dinner with. Magaro is an adventurous eater. So whether he’s buying offal from the butcher, making stews from the 1800s or falling in love over a plate of rabbit, he says it’s important to him that the people he shares a meal with are willing to be curious. For Magaro, it’s about more than person…

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Esther Perel on What the Other Woman Knows 28:16

6M ago28:16

28:16

Over the last two decades, Esther Perel has become a world-famous couples therapist by persistently advocating frank conversations about infidelity, sex and intimacy. Today, Perel reads one of the most provocative Modern Love essays ever published: “What Sleeping With Married Men Taught Me About Infidelity,” by Karin Jones. In her 2018 essay, Jones…

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EXTRA: Remembering Daniel Kahneman 41:48

5M ago41:48

41:48

Nobel laureate, bestselling author, and groundbreaking psychologist Daniel Kahneman died in March. In 2021 he talked with Steve Levitt — his friend and former business partner — about his book Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment (cowritten with Olivier Sibony and Cass Sunstein) and much more. SOURCES: Daniel Kahneman, professor emeritus of psychology a…

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21. Are We Living Through the Most Revolutionary Period in History? 1:02:43

6M ago1:02:43

1:02:43

Fareed Zakaria says yes. But it’s not just political revolution — it’s economic, technological, even emotional. He doesn’t offer easy solutions but he does offer some hope. SOURCES: Fareed Zakaria, journalist and author. RESOURCES: Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present, by Fareed Zakaria (2024). "The Ultimate Election Y…

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The Second Best Way to Get Divorced, According to Maya Hawke 25:40

6M ago25:40

25:40

When Maya Hawke’s famous parents got divorced, she was just a little kid trying to navigate their newly separate worlds. Paparazzi aside, Maya’s experience of shuttling between two homes was still more common than the arrangement described in the essay Maya reads: “Our Kinder, Gentler, Nobody-Moves-Out Divorce,” by Jordana Jacobs. By staying under …

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How to Be Real With Your Kids 30:51

6M ago30:51

30:51

Penn Badgley has made a career out of playing deeply troubled characters. From his role as Joe Goldberg on the Netflix series “You” to Dan Humphrey on “Gossip Girl,” Badgley has shown many times over how obsession and delusion can destroy love. In his personal life, though, Badgley says he’s not doing too much brooding. He’s a father and a stepfath…

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Why Samin Nosrat Is Now ‘Fully YOLO’ 30:15

6M ago30:15

30:15

The chef Samin Nosrat lives by the idea that food is love. Her Netflix series, “Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat,” and the James Beard Award-winning cookbook that inspired it, were about using food to build community and forge connections. Since then, all of her creative projects and collaborations have focused on inspiring people to cook, and eat, with their…

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Brittany Howard Sings Through the Pangs of New Love 30:36

7M ago30:36

30:36

Brittany Howard, the five-time Grammy Award-winning singer, makes vibrant, dynamic music about love. As the frontwoman of the band Alabama Shakes, she was celebrated for the power and emotionality of her voice. When she began her solo career in 2019 with “Jaime,” an album named after and dedicated to her older sister, who died at 13, Howard reveale…

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Novelist Celeste Ng on the Big Power of Little Things 31:59

7M ago31:59

31:59

Before Celeste Ng became a best-selling author, she had a side hustle selling miniatures on eBay — dollhouse-size recreations of food were her specialty. Even after the publication of “Little Fires Everywhere,” “Everything I Never Told You,” and, most recently, “Our Missing Hearts,” Celeste still makes tiny things — now, as a hobby. She’s come to r…

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Three Powerful Lessons About Love 35:50

7M ago35:50

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When Daniel Jones started the Modern Love column in 2004, he opened the call for submissions and hoped the idea would catch on. Twenty years later, over a thousand Modern Love essays have been published in The New York Times, and the column is a trove of real-life love stories. Dan has put so much of himself into editing the column over the years, …

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Modern Love at the Movies: Our Favorite Oscar-Worthy Love Stories 31:35

7M ago31:35

31:35

The New York Times’s film critic Alissa Wilkinson has a theory about movies: They’re all about relationships. No matter how big the action, the suspense and tension we experience when watching a film is often really about the feelings between the characters. But romantic relationships often fall back on old tropes, like the long-suffering wife of a…

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A Politics Reporter Walks Into a Singles Mixer 23:07

7M ago23:07

23:07

The New York Times political reporter Astead Herndon went speed dating in a swing state to ask daters fun questions like: How early do you tell a prospective date whether you lean red or blue? When do you talk about your stances on issues like abortion or gender equality? It’s hard enough to find someone you click with. Then add election-year tensi…

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Author Read: Un-Marry Me! 8:55

7M ago8:55

8:55

Dave Finch reads his Modern Love essay, “On the Path to Empathy, Some Forks in the Road." To hear our conversation with Dave, listen to the episode: “Un-Marry Me!”By The New York Times

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Un-Marry Me! 27:05

7M ago27:05

27:05

We’re kicking off our new season this Valentine’s Day with a story from a Modern Love veteran. David Finch has written three Modern Love essays about how hard he has worked to be a good husband to his beloved wife, Kristen. As a man with autism who married a neurotypical woman, he found it especially challenging to navigate being a partner and fath…

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20. Why Are People So Mad at Michael Lewis? 1:00:36

10M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

Lewis got incredible access to Sam Bankman-Fried, the billionaire behind the spectacular FTX fraud. His book is a bestseller, but some critics say he went too easy on S.B.F. Lewis tells us why the critics are wrong — and what it’s like to watch your book get turned into a courtroom drama. SOURCES: Michael Lewis, author. RESOURCES: Going Infinite: T…

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I Married My Subway Crush 28:12

10M ago28:12

28:12

Zoe Fishman couldn’t stop thinking about the man she called her “subway crush.” For years, she saw Ronen on the train and admired him from afar. When they finally connected, it turned out Ronen felt the same, and they began a blissful life together. But when their story took a devastating turn, Zoe had to grapple with longing for Ronen at a distanc…

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Author Read: I Married My Subway Crush 12:39

10M ago12:39

12:39

Zoe Fishman reads her Modern Love essay, “The Subway Crush Who Crushed Me." To hear our conversation with Zoe, listen to the episode: “I Married My Subway Crush.” Zoe Fishman is the author of several novels, most recently “The Fun Widow’s Book Tour.”By The New York Times

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Author Read: Our 34-Year Age Gap Didn’t Matter, Until It Did 13:13

10M ago13:13

13:13

Sonja Falck reads her Modern Love essay, “Our 34-Year Age Gap Was Showing." To hear our conversation with Sonja, listen to the episode: “Our 34-Year Age Gap Didn’t Matter, Until It Did.”By The New York Times

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Courtney Martin and Golda Arthur wrap the series 45:32

10M ago45:32

45:32

Courtney and Golda talk about how the series was created, look back at some memorable moments from our guests, and hear from listeners. Plus, stay tuned for how you can get your hands on the Wise Unknown poster.By The Wise Unknown

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Our 34-Year Age Gap Didn’t Matter, Until It Did 32:50

10M ago32:50

32:50

Sonja Falck was immediately attracted to Colin, the professor who was renting her a room. He was intellectual and lively, with bright eyes that drew her in. It was only after they were already dating that Sonja found out Colin’s age: He was 34 years older than her. Their age gap didn’t give them pause. Sonja and Colin got married, had kids and buil…

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Author Read: Two Boys on Bikes, Falling in Love 10:58

10M ago10:58

10:58

Eric Darnell Pritchard reads their Modern Love essay, “Two Boys on Bicycles, Falling in Love." To hear our conversation with Eric, listen to the episode: “Two Boys on Bicycles, Falling in Love.”By The New York Times

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Isabel Allende & Lori Barra 37:46

10M ago37:46

37:46

Larger-than-life bestselling novelist Isabel introduces Courtney to a remarkably understated photographer and very patient daughter-in-law, Lori.By The Wise Unknown

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Two Boys on Bikes, Falling in Love 23:31

10M ago23:31

23:31

Eleven-year-old Eric Darnell Pritchard was a solitary kid. They preferred reading romance novels to playing sports, and watching soap operas to hanging out with the neighborhood kids. Although they were obsessed with love, they felt too different to find a romantic connection of their own. Then, a cute boy moved in across the street. To Eric’s surp…

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Author Read: He Cared About Me, So I Broke Up With Him 12:03

10M ago12:03

12:03

Jessica Slice reads her Modern Love essay, “He Cared About Me, So I Broke Up With Him." To hear our conversation with Jessica, listen to the episode: “He Cared About Me, So I Broke Up With Him.”By The New York Times

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Rosario Dawson & Idalia Rodriguez 34:08

10M ago34:08

34:08

Renaissance woman Rosario introduces Courtney to her multi-hyphenate, straight-talkin’ bestie.By The Wise Unknown

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He Cared About Me, So I Broke Up With Him 29:51

11M ago29:51

29:51

When Jessica Slice started dating a man named David, there was a lot to like about him. They could nerd out about books and board games, he was thoughtful and kind. But Jessica had a problem. The more caring David was, the more she recoiled. "He’s the greatest!" She texted her sister. "But I doubt I’ll go out with him again." This wasn’t the first …

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Ashley Judd and Ted Klontz 39:02

11M ago39:02

39:02

Ashley introduces Courtney to the man who helped her find her courage as she blew open the Harvey Weinstein case.By The Wise Unknown

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Did I Fail as a Parent? 29:12

11M ago29:12

29:12

Rick Reiss was scared for his teenage son, Gabriel. Gabe was struggling with depression and mood swings, and no amount of therapy or medication seemed to work. But when Gabe became violent, Rick wasn’t just scared for his son; he was scared of his son. Rick and his wife felt as if they had to do something drastic. So they made the decision to send …

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Author Read: My Sweaty Revenge 11:30

11M ago11:30

11:30

Christi Clancy reads her Modern Love essay, “Revenge of the Friend." To hear our conversation with Christi, listen to the episode: “My Sweaty Revenge.”By The New York Times

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Ai-jen Poo & Joyce Johnson 43:07

11M ago43:07

43:07

MacArthur genius and labor organizer Ai-jen introduces Courtney to under-the-radar Civil Rights hero, Joyce Johnson.By The Wise Unknown

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My Sweaty Revenge 18:47

11M ago18:47

18:47

Christi Clancy had been avoiding her best friend’s ex-husband. He’d unexpectedly left her friend for another woman. After supporting her friend through the pain and heartbreak, Christi couldn’t help but resent the ex-husband for all the damage he’d done. So when the man walked into Christi’s spin class, she saw an opportunity to exact revenge in th…

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Adam Grant and Bernard Chang 40:02

11M ago40:02

40:02

Beloved work guru Adam Grant introduces Courtney to the graduate instructor that changed everything for him.By The Wise Unknown

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I Wrote This Essay, but Then Changed My Mind 26:06

11M ago26:06

26:06

Heather Sellers wrote her Modern Love essay in 2013, about reconnecting with her elderly, estranged father. Although their relationship was painful, Heather made sure that her last words to her father were “I love you.” And at the time, that felt like closure. Now, 10 years later, Heather tells our host, Anna Martin, that she would write a complete…

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Author Read: What Does It Mean to Be a Kept Woman? 13:09

11M ago13:09

13:09

Deanna Fei reads her Modern Love essay, “To Keep but Not Be Kept." To hear our conversation with Deanna, listen to the episode: “What Does It Mean to Be a Kept Woman?”By The New York Times

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Samin Nosrat and Twilight Greenaway 37:34

11M ago37:34

37:34

Courtney talks to chef Samin Nosrat, who unabashedly pursued the limelight, and her often prophetic bestie, journalist Twilight Greenaway, who has consistently shied away from it.By The Wise Unknown

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What Does It Mean to Be a Kept Woman? 27:04

11M ago27:04

27:04

Deanna Fei did not need a man. She was in her 20s, living in Shanghai on a Fulbright scholarship, writing her first novel: a book about fiercely independent Chinese women, very much like Deanna herself. Growing up as a first-generation Chinese American, Deanna resented the way some men, specifically white men, looked down on her. She refused to be …

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Author Read: Don’t Hide in the Bathroom Stall 13:55

12M ago13:55

13:55

Susan Gelles reads her Modern Love essay, “Single, and Surrounded by a Wall of Men." To hear our conversation with Susan, listen to the episode: “Don't Hide in the Bathroom Stall.”By The New York Times

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W.Kamau Bell and Dwayne Kennedy 38:40

12M ago38:40

38:40

W. Kamau Bell introduces Courtney to Dwayne Kennedy, a favorite comedian of people like Marc Maron and Chris Rock - so why hasn’t Dwayne ever “made it big?”By The Wise Unknown

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Don’t Hide in the Bathroom Stall 26:56

12M ago26:56

26:56

Susan Gelles was a lawyer in her 30s who was too busy to find love. But after finally admitting that she was lonely, Susan did something that went against all her best instincts. She started attending singles mixers. On this episode, Susan shares her disastrous mismatches, awkward flirtations and the story of how she almost missed her chance to mee…

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Author Read: Have You Ever Kept a Secret From Your Wife? 12:19

12M ago12:19

12:19

Khalid Abdulqaadir reads his Modern Love essay, “The Polygraph Test That Saved My Marriage." To hear our conversation with Khalid, listen to the episode: “Have You Ever Kept a Secret From Your Wife?”By The New York Times

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Introducing 'The Wise Unknown' 2:18

12M ago2:18

2:18

Some of the country’s favorite actors, activists, and authors introduce listeners to the “wisest person no one has ever heard of” who they credit with being critical to their success in life. Host Courtney E. Martin–think Krista Tippett meets Studs Terkel–then elicits the life lessons, palpable delights, and funny stories of these refreshingly unre…

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