Hal Hershfield's Story

After a few weeks of studying abroad in France, Holly felt overwhelmed and homesick. But an encounter with a stranger at the post office changed everything, and led to a decades-long friendship. Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love to hear it! Record a voice me ...  Show more

Dan was born with a cataract that left him mostly blind in one eye. As a kid, he was painfully self-conscious about it. At baseball practice one day, his coach noticed he was losing sight of the ball and helped him adjust. Fifty years later, it’s still a small act of kindness Dan ...  Show more

Longtime Hidden Brain listeners know that for years, we've thanked an unsung hero at the end of every episode. Now, we're launching a new show inspired by that tradition. Each week, we'll share a short story about a moment when one person helped another in a time of need. And ...

Storytelling is an important part of being human. Stories connect us to each other; they create a bond. We all love to hear stories, but can we tell them? Whether you’re a business professional giving a presentation, or a story-lover who wants to share stories with others, Lisa B ...  Show more

Hear staff stories about places in the world that made them instantly feel at home, from the Big Easy to the Magic Kingdom. 

WE WANT YOUR STORIES: We’re working on a new slate of episodes that will feature listener stories, and want to hear yours. 

Heeeello, everyone. In today's episode, I am going to explain the importance of your story. I may not know you personally, but I bet that every single person listening has a story to tell that a neighbor will benefit from listening. I will also be sharing a bit of my own story ab ...  Show more