Modern Love

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Does My Son Like His Stepmother More Than Me?

October 14, 2026

One thing that comforted Denise Ryan after her divorce was that she and her ex-husband still talked every day. Even though they lived apart, they were still co-parenting their son, Alexander, and they were constantly jumping on the phone to tell each other what he was up to at their respective homes.The daily calls stopped, though, when Denise’s ex fell in love and started building a new family. Now Alexander had a second mother figure in his life, and he was adjusting remarkably well. Alexan...

How Alan Cumming Escaped His Father and Became Himself

October 07, 2026

The actor Alan Cumming is not the man his father wanted him to be. Growing up, Cumming says, his father had specific ideas about how he should look and what he should do with his life, ideas he enforced with abusive violence. However, Cumming tried to stay true to himself: As a teenager, he hid clothes to change into after leaving the house, and he found joy in playing the piano and later at drama school.As an adult, Cumming tried to forget the past. But after getting married, settling into a...

I’m Black, Even if You Don’t See it

September 30, 2026

For most of her life, Kelly McWilliams has felt as though people aren’t seeing her clearly. Kelly is biracial, and she was raised to be proud of her identity: she grew up surrounded by African American culture and literature. But when she walks into a room, a lot of people perceive her as a white woman. And when she does tell people she’s Black, the situation can get uncomfortable, even scary, very fast. On this episode of “Modern Love,” McWilliams tells the host, Anna Martin, about the ...

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How do I get in touch with Modern Love?

Modern Love is hosted by Anna Martin. Its publicly listed email is modernlovepodcast@nytimes.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Modern Love?

The publicly listed email for Modern Love: modernlovepodcast@nytimes.com.

How many listeners does Modern Love have?

Podseeker estimates Modern Love reaches 100,000 to 1 million listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Modern Love?

Modern Love typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Compelling firsthand experience with love, relationships, intimacy, family, or major personal change, combined with the ability to discuss that experience thoughtfully and vividly. Guests often also have a relevant book, film, essay, journalism project, or other current work. Common among recent guests: Published books or memoirs; Films or television projects; Published essays or journalism. Recent guests include Joe Swanberg, Carla Lalli Music, and Blake Martin.

How hard is it to get booked on Modern Love?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Modern Love cover?

Recent episodes cover Relationships, Love, Dating, Marriage, and Intimacy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.