Episode 25: City Birds

Meet a woman who decided to devote her life to the wild birds of New York City, and a Los Angeles man who formed a once-in-a-lifetime friendship. This Is Love is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. If you haven't already, please subscribe to the show and review us on Apple Podcasts! https://apple.co/2BmMZr5 Say hello on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Sponsors: MancratesGo to mancrates.com/THISISLOVE and get 20% when you spend $149 or more MejuriHead to mejuri.com/THISISLOVE and use code THISISLOVE at checkout for 10% off your first order ProgressiveGet your quote online at Progressive.com and see how much you could be saving ToyotaVisit BuyAToyota.com to locate a dealer, search our inventory, and find all our current offers!

Episode 24: Gobi

In June of 2016, Dion Leonard attempted one of the toughest races in the world—155 miles through the Gobi Desert. At the start of day two, he looked down and saw a little brown dog chewing on his shoes. Dion and the little dog were about to embark on an adventure that would change both of their lives. This Is Love is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. If you haven't already, please subscribe to the show and review us on Apple Podcasts! https://apple.co/2BmMZr5 Say hello on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Sponsors: MejuriHead to mejuri.com/THISISLOVE and use code THISISLOVE at checkout for 10% off your first order ProgressiveGet your quote online at Progressive.com and see how much you could be saving ToyotaVisit BuyAToyota.com to locate a dealer, search our inventory, and find all our current offers!

Episode 23: Into the Ice

The B-15 iceberg in Antarctica was the largest iceberg in recorded history. Explorer Jill Heinerth wanted to see what it looked like from the inside. She assembled a team of the most accomplished divers in the world, and they traveled for 12 days through the rough waters of the Southern Ocean. Attempting to dive into cracks in the iceberg, her life was in very real danger three times. And the third time, she would be saved by an animal so small, so transparent, that you can see its heart beating right through its skin. Jill Heinerth’s book is Into the Planet. This Is Love is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. If you haven't already, please subscribe to the show and review us on Apple Podcasts! https://apple.co/2BmMZr5 Say hello on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Sponsors: MejuriHead to mejuri.com/THISISLOVE and use code THISISLOVE at checkout for 10% off your first order Quip Go to getquip.com/THISISLOVE for your first refill free ProgressiveGet ...

Episode 22: Prairie Warbler

When Drew Lanham was a child, he used to lie down in a field and playdead, just so he could get a glimpse of vultures flying over him. He made binoculars out of toilet paper rolls, and wings out of cardboard. He loved birds. But when he went to college, he says "I was trying to live up to the expectations of others who said, ‘you're a black kid who's good at math and science.’” So he studied engineering, and was miserable. And then, one day he heard the call of a Prairie Warbler. Drew Lanham’s book is The Home Place: Memoirs of a Colored Man’s Love Affair with Nature This Is Love is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. If you haven't already, please subscribe to the show and review us on Apple Podcasts! https://apple.co/2BmMZr5 Say hello on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Sponsors: MejuriHead to mejuri.com/THISISLOVE and use code THISISLOVE at checkout for 10% off your first order QuipGo to getquip.com/THISISLOVE for your first refill free ProgressiveGet your quote online at Progressive.com and see how much you could be saving Ten Percent HappierThis is Love listeners can get 40% off the Ten Percent Happier app. Go to tenpercent.com/thisislove StoryWorthGo to StoryWorth.com/THISISLOVE for $10 off your first purchase! ToyotaVisit BuyAToyota.com to locate a dealer, search our inventory, and find all our current offers!

Episode 21: Antelope Island

When Kayleigh Davis saw Kyler Bourgeous'profile on a dating app, she liked that he loved the outdoors as much as she did. But what really stood out is that he said he'd survived a bison attack. So, Kayleigh messaged him, and asked to hear the story.And then, something impossible happened. This Is Love is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. If you haven't already, please subscribe to the show and review us on Apple Podcasts! https://apple.co/2BmMZr5 Say hello on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Sponsors: MejuriHead to mejuri.com/THISISLOVE and use code THISISLOVE at checkout for 10% off your first order QuipGo to getquip.com/THISISLOVE for your first refill free ProgressiveGet your quote online at Progressive.com and see how much you could be saving Ten Percent HappierThis is Love listeners can get 40% off the Ten Percent Happier app. Go to tenpercent.com/thisislove StoryWorthGo to StoryWorth.com/THISISLOVE for $10 off your first purchase! Virtue LabsVisit VirtueLabs.com and use the code LOVE to receive 20% off plus free shipping on your Virtue order

Episode 20: Roselle and Michael

Michael Hingson was on the 78th floor of the North Tower of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. He says the first indication that something was wrong was the sound of a muffled explosion. Then the building began to tilt, and he felt the floor drop like an elevator. But Michael Hingson didn’t panic because his guide dog, Roselle, was calm. Michael Hingson'sbook is Thunder Dog. This Is Love is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. If you haven't already, please subscribe to the show and review us on Apple Podcasts! https://apple.co/2BmMZr5 Say hello on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Sponsors: MejuriHead to mejuri.com/THISISLOVE and use code THISISLOVE at checkout for 10% off your first order Quip Go to getquip.com/THISISLOVE for your first refill free ProgressiveGet your quote online at Progressive.com and see how much you could be saving Ten Percent HappierThis is Love listeners can get 40% off the Ten Percent Happier app. Go to tenpercent.com/thisislove Virtue Labs Visit VirtueLabs.com and use the code LOVE to receive 20% off plus free shipping on your Virtue order

Episode 19: The Wolves

We go searching for wolves in Yellowstone, and learn about the dramatic and surprisingly relatable relationship between a powerful young wolf and the small, elderly wolf who had raised him. We’re trying something new. Two stories about the same family of wolves in Yellowstone. One is a love story, and one is a crime story. For the crime story, check out Episode 137 of Criminal. It’s called Wolf 10. apple.co/2JBu7uR Rick McIntyre's book is The Rise of Wolf 8: Witnessing the Triumph of Yellowstone's Underdog This Is Love is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. If you haven't already, please subscribe to the show and review us on Apple Podcasts! https://apple.co/2BmMZr5 Say hello on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Sponsors: Mejuri Head to mejuri.com/THISISLOVE and use code THISISLOVE at checkout for 10% off your first order. Quip Go to getquip.com/THISISLOVE for your first refill free ProgressiveGet your quote online at Progressive.com and see how mu...

Looking for Wolves

All new stories, starting April 1. Stories about animals and the wild, and what happens when we take time to look around us. This Is Love is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. If you haven't already, please subscribe to the show and review us on Apple Podcasts! https://apple.co/2BmMZr5 Say hello on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Artwork by Julienne Alexander.

Episode 18: The Memory Artist

One day Franco Magnani picked up a paintbrush. You can see some of Franco’s paintings on his website. This Is Love is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. If you haven't already, please subscribe to the show and review us on iTunes! https://apple.co/2BmMZr5 Say hello on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Sponsors: BetterHelpGet 10% off your first month of online counseling at betterhelp.com/thisislove Boll and BranchGet $50 off your first set of sheets at BollandBranch.com by using promo code THISISLOVE EverlaneGet free shipping on your first order at everlane.com/thisislove Native For 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com and use promo code THISISLOVE during checkout! QuipGo to getquip.com/thisislove right now and get your first refill pack for FREE with a quip electric toothbrush. ZolaTo start your free wedding website and also get $50 off your registry on Zola, go to ZOLA.com/THISISLOVE

Episode 17: Anna and Massimo

At 43, Anna Bonavita had given up on finding love. But sometimes it’s worth the wait. This Is Love is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. If you haven't already, please subscribe to the show and review us on iTunes! https://apple.co/2BmMZr5 Say hello on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Sponsors: BetterHelp Get 10% off your first month of online counseling at betterhelp.com/thisislove Boll and Branch Get $50 off your first set of sheets at BollandBranch.com by using promo code THISISLOVE Everlane Get free shipping on your first order at everlane.com/thisislove Progressive Get an online quote today at progressive.com. Sun Basket Go to sunbasket.com/thisislove to get up to $80 off. Zola To start your free wedding website and also get $50 off your registry on Zola, go to zola.com/thisislove.