A Teen Musician Is Ready For His Solo. His Mom Is Not.
Miguel Llapa's mother was told her son wouldn't live past age 2 because of a health condition. Now, he's going to college — and yearns for independence on his own terms. Support Death, Sex & Money tod...
23 Jun 202132min
"The Lying Stops Now": Your Hardest Conversations
Talking with kids about death. Telling family that you've fallen in love with a man in prison. Breaking up with a longtime friend. Today: the hardest conversations you've ever had.If you've got a hard...
16 Jun 202127min
Michelle Zauner's Joy Is Rooted In Vengeance
The Japanese Breakfast musician talks about writing her memoir, Crying in H Mart, why she's moving on from making art about grief and loss, and what's bringing her joy these days.Listen to Japanese Br...
9 Jun 202134min
Mahershala Ali and Rafael Casal: Envy Is A Hell Of A Drug
In this guest hosted episode, the Oscar-winning actor interviews the Blindspotting co-creator about growing up a "knucklehead," finding a creative partner, and avoiding jealousy.This episode was part ...
2 Jun 202133min
Alison Bechdel On Menopause, Mortality and Punching Pennies
The graphic novelist on hot flashes and self-loathing, loss and grief, and one painful punching bag. Are you new to our show? Welcome! Make sure you subscribe in your podcast player, and check out our...
26 Mai 202133min
A Former Pro Climber On Enduring Chronic Illness
Former pro rock climber Mason Earle's career ended in 2018, when he was diagnosed with the chronic illness ME/CFS. He now spends most of his time in bed, and in a series of three phone calls, he refle...
19 Mai 202152min
Strictly, Entirely On The Fence About Having A Kid
A self-described "fiery ball of ambition," Avery Trufelman of The Cut podcast wonders how she'll know whether or not she wants to have a kid.Are you new to our show? Welcome! Make sure you subscribe i...
12 Mai 202139min
Where Noel and Anna's Hot Girl Summer Went Wrong
I talk with my friend and colleague Noel King about getting comfortable with uncomfortable conversations in my personal life, and why she thinks my brain is a "little bit different."Are you new to our...
5 Mai 202157min
