This American Life

Each week we choose a theme. Then anything can happen. This American Life is true stories that unfold like little movies for radio. Personal stories with funny moments, big feelings, and surprising plot twists. Newsy stories that try to capture what it’s like to be alive right now. It’s the most popular weekly podcast in the world, and winner of the first ever Pulitzer Prize for a radio show or podcast. Hosted by Ira Glass and produced in collaboration with WBEZ Chicago.

No. of episodes: 48
Latest episode: 2025-06-15
Comedy

Where can you listen?

Episodes

Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of This American Life?

There are 48 episodes avaiable of This American Life.

What is This American Life about?

We have categorized This American Life as:

Comedy

Where can you listen to This American Life?

This American Life is available, among others places, on:

Apple Podcasts
Podtail
Google Podcasts

When did This American Life start?

The first episode of This American Life that we have available was released 9 October 2022.

Who creates the podcast This American Life?

This American Life is produced and created by This American Life.