This is a show about life and how money messes with it. Each week, Marketplace’s Reema Khrais digs in with stories about... more
Doris Tyler has energy well beyond her 80 years. Even after retiring from her career as a music teacher, she... more
Lorena has been a garment worker in Los Angeles for over twenty years, going to work each day in a... more
What’s behind our desire to reinvent ourselves through fashion? Is it even possible to shop sustainably? This week on the... more
Lindsey Niehay dreamed of being a doctor since she was a teenager. But when she graduated from medical school and... more
A while back, we asked you to share your money struggles, and we heard from many of you! In today’s... more
Nicole and Rachel were deeply in love when they had their first serious fight about money. It seemed easily resolvable,... more
Growing up, Haein Shim was taught that if she wanted to succeed, she needed to change her appearance. Shim was... more
This week, we’re sharing an episode from another podcast we think you’ll love. “Classy” is a new show from Pineapple... more
Four years later, host Reema Khrais checks in with one of our favorite couples, Mandy and Zach. In our first... more
At what point do you walk away from your dreams? Kashy gave himself a deadline: if he didn’t become a... more
We wanted to share a particularly uncomfy episode from Marketplace’s “Financially Inclined,” a financial literacy podcast for teens. Being a first-generation... more
Overnight, Hana’s life became unrecognizable. She used to enjoy quiet mornings in her lovingly decorated apartment in Gaza, but since... more
In our new season premiere, Reema sits down with her father to reflect on how recent global headlines have been... more
“This Is Uncomfortable” returns for its ninth season Feb. 1, with brand-new episodes about life and how money messes with... more
Hey, Reema here. I just wanted to thank you all for listening to “This Is Uncomfortable” this year. We shared... more
What would you be willing to live with for free rent? No heat, mice in the walls, a toilet in... more
In the cutthroat world of professional classical music, Eric Abramovitz was headed toward a shining career. Until something — or... more
We have a special treat for you today! We’re sharing an episode of the new podcast from APM Studios and... more
You’re heartbroken. You just got out of a relationship, and now you have to figure out who you are and... more
This is Uncomfortable wants your help: What question would you ask a financial therapist? How can I stop feeling guilty about... more
When Susan was a teenager, she set out to find answers about her birth parents. As an adoptee, she longed... more
Who can you trust with your money? Your parents? Your spouse? Or do you really need to keep control every... more
When reality dating fans tune into their favorite shows like “The Bachelor,” they expect to see dramatic rejections, hateable villains—all... more
What do you do when you find money? What if we’re talking about a lot of money? “This Is Uncomfortable”... more
When Kate Beaton graduated college, she had exactly one goal: get rid of her student debt as fast as possible.... more
We follow up with a listener and former guest who wrote to us about her struggle with class anxiety during... more
Matt knew from a young age that he was kinky and submissive, but he never understood the appeal of financial... more
For years, Quinn held onto a terrible secret. It took a huge toll not just on their mental health, but... more
When Ashleigh was a freshman in college, she saw a flier: earn up to $10,000 by selling your eggs. She... more
“This Is Uncomfortable” is back for its eighth season on May 18. This season, we’re exploring how secrets shape our... more
Fed up with her husband not doing his part around the house, Jalie Gil decided to go on strike and... more
Marriage is all about beginnings, but staying married can often depend on how well two people adapt to change. The... more
How far would you go to right a wrong? When Kari meets a nice man on a dating site, it... more
How much generosity is too much? Would you pay for your friend’s lunch every week? Or risk falling behind on... more
When Joe Hanson got the call to start a varsity esports team at the local community college, he didn’t know... more
Halloween is almost here, which means it’s time for some Money Horror stories! When Abigail Keel got a call saying she... more
What do dried apple slices, bear spray and divorce debt have to do with the Jan. 6 insurrection? You’ll find... more
Tasha met Stewart soon after she finished high school and was working as a dance instructor in Las Vegas. He... more
“This Is Uncomfortable,” our podcast all about life and how money messes with it, returns for our seventh season on... more
Carrie Mansmith and her wife, Natalia, both know they want to be moms. They fantasize about raising a baby together,... more
This episode originally aired in May 2021. When Lindsey Galbraith’s marriage ended over financial infidelity, she swore she would never... more
Six years in, Sana and Adnan Akhand loved being married to each other. But sharing everything — their apartment in... more
Adam had worked his way up to manager at a branch of a global bank, only to see his responsibilities... more
This episode originally aired May 2021. Mira Celper had always wanted to be best friends with her mom, but their... more
Growing up, Chris was bullied. He was always the heaviest kid in the class, and his peers relentlessly made fun... more
Rebecca Danigelis never planned to stop working. She was an executive housekeeper in Boston raising two kids as a single... more
Last week, we followed Stephanie Stone’s years long journey to find her late brother Michael’s gravesite. This week, our team... more
When Stephanie Stone’s older brother Michael died, their family didn’t have the money to pay for his burial. His body... more
Nicole and Rachel were deeply, happily in love when they had their first serious fight about money. Nicole’s two-year old... more
“This is Uncomfortable,” our show about life and how money messes with it, is back for a new season starting... more
When Stephanie Stone’s older brother Michael died, their family didn’t have the money to pay for his burial. His body went unclaimed,... more