River Adams' Story

In high school, Stephen had a romantic relationship with another boy. He didn't consider himself to be gay, but when he moved away to college, the loss of the relationship devastated him. One particularly difficult night, he sought out the company of a roommate who, instead of pr ...  Show more

After learning she was a candidate for brain surgery, Rebecca boarded a flight home overwhelmed. The stranger beside her turned out to be exactly the person she needed. Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love to hear it! Record a voice memo and email it to us at m ...  Show more

Work as we knew it is undergoing seismic shifts as the pandemic in the U.S. wanes. As some businesses reopen, even people lucky enough to work from home face big questions. What lessons do we take from this past year? How should we lead? How should we talk to each other? How shou ...  Show more

A few weeks ago, our staff here at Atlas Obscura put out an episode about our traveling expectations – places that either blew us away… or were a major letdown.  And today - we are hearing YOUR stories.

WE WANT YOUR STORIES: We’re working on a new slate ...

Over a tiny table in a crowded bar … on a bike crossing at the Mexican border … standing at the edge of a windswept cliff: There are places and moments where life comes into crystal-clear focus, and you realize something (or maybe everything) needs to change. In this episode, we' ...  Show more

Gandhi's friend quit her job, broke off her relationship, and is starting a new life! Are you stuck in a rut? What do you do to get out of it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.