A preview of Modern Love’s intimate essays, notable readers, and real-life updates
Based on the show notes, this introductory episode presents what Modern Love: The Podcast is all about: personal essays on love, read by notable personalities and paired with updates from the original writers. It’s a quick way to gauge whether this New York Times and WBUR collaboration fits your listening taste.
## What this preview suggests This episode appears to be an introduction to **Modern Love: The Podcast**, rather than a single standalone love story. Based on the published notes, the show centers on the well-known **New York Times Modern Love column**, bringing those essays to audio with readings by **notable personalities**. The format may appeal to listeners who like emotionally driven, first-person storytelling. The notes emphasize the **"trials and tribulations of love,"** which suggests a mix of romance, vulnerability, and lived experience rather than advice or debate. A notable draw is that the podcast also includes **updates from the essayists themselves**, hinting that stories may extend beyond the original written pieces. The collaboration between **The New York Times** and **WBUR in Boston** also gives a sense of the show’s editorial style: polished, literary, and story-focused. The hosts named in the notes are **Meghna Chakrabarti** of WBUR and **Daniel Jones**, the Modern Love editor at The New York Times. ## Who might want to listen You may want to try this if you enjoy: - personal essays and narrated storytelling - relationship-focused themes - literary adaptations in podcast form - hearing recognizable voices interpret written work If you’re deciding whether to start here, this looks like a useful entry point because it outlines the show’s concept and tone. Just keep in mind: this is a **preview based only on the show notes**, not a recap of the audio itself.
About this episode
<p>Explore the trials and tribulations of love in these deeply personal essays. A collaboration of The New York Times and WBUR in Boston, Modern Love: The Podcast features the popular New York Times column, with readings by notable personalities and updates from the essayists themselves. Join host Meghna Chakrabarti (WBUR) and Modern Love editor Daniel Jones (NYT) -- and fall in love at first listen.</p> <p><p>Subscribe today at <a href="http://nytimes.com/podcasts">nytimes.com/podcasts</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher">https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher</a>. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>