Tuesday People

Episoade

• Episode 258 - Dear Grad Part 3: Different is Good 07.07.2026 29min

  On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, as we conclude our three-part "Dear Grad" series, host Mitch Albom shares one final piece of commencement advice: take chances. Growth rarely happens inside your comfort zone. By embracing what's unfamiliar, meeting people who are different from you, and experiencing the world beyond what you already know, you begin to better understand both yourself and others. Mitch reflects on the important difference between simply seeing life and truly feeling it, and why choosing the unfamiliar can lead to a richer, more meaningful life. Different isn't something to fear. Different is good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Episode 257 - Dear Grad Part 2: Live Life, Don't Scroll It 16.06.2026 31min

  On last week's Tuesday People podcast, Mitch Albom shared the first piece of advice from his commencement message to new graduates. This week, he continues that conversation with a simple but powerful challenge: disconnect. In a world where so much of life is lived through screens, Mitch explores what happens when we put down our phones and reconnect with the people, places, and moments right in front of us. An online life is not a real life. Join us as we discuss the value of being present, witnessing the world with your own eyes, and discovering how much brighter life can be when you unplug. Plus, read Mitch's full commencement article here in the Detroit Free Press.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Episode 256 - Dear Grad 02.06.2026 28min

  What advice would you give a high school graduate standing at the doorstep of adulthood? In this week's Tuesday People podcast, Mitch Albom shares the first lesson he believes every young person should hear: be careful, be wise, and keep your eyes open. As newfound freedom arrives, so do advertisers, marketers, and others eager to target and take advantage of youth and inexperience. Mitch reflects on the importance of awareness, good judgment, and learning to navigate the world thoughtfully as you begin the journey into adult life.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Episode 255 - The Motherless Mother's Day Club 12.05.2026 23min

  On this week’s episode of the Tuesday People podcast with host Mitch Albom, we ask a difficult question for so many: How do people who are motherless celebrate Mother’s Day? Mitch reflects on the idea that even when our mothers are no longer physically with us, they remain woven into who we are. The way we love our children, show kindness to friends, face challenges, or view the world often carries their fingerprints. Listeners are encouraged to make a list of the qualities, traditions, lessons, and pieces of themselves that came from their mothers, and to use that list every year, not only to remember their mothers who have passed, but to celebrate the women who still live on within us every single day.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Episode 254 - When God Says No 28.04.2026 24min

  On this week’s episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom returns with part two of last week’s conversation, gently exploring one of life’s most difficult questions: how do you keep going in your grief when your prayers feel unanswered, and the answer from God seems to be...no? With shared words of wisdom from Morrie, Mitch reflects on faith in the face of loss, the quiet strength it takes to move forward, and the possibility that even in silence, there may still be meaning. When the path ahead feels uncertain, what carries you through—and what does it mean to keep believing anyway?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Episode 253 - Life is a Marathon 21.04.2026 25min

  In this week’s episode of the Tuesday People podcast, in honor of this week's Boston Marathon, host Mitch Albom laces up for a heartfelt reflection on his personal experience covering and running the race as a journalist. Mitch brings listeners into the spirit of Boston during one of its most iconic moments, reminding us that endurance, perspective, and heart carry us further than speed ever could. And as the conversation turns toward next week, he leaves us with a deeper question to sit with: in moments of grief, when belief is tested and prayers seem unanswered, what do we choose, and how do we keep going when the answer isn’t what we hoped for? Tune in for this inspirational episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Episode 252 - In Celebration of the Local 07.04.2026 24min

  On this week’s episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom invites us to slow down and celebrate the heart of where we live—the local traditions, foods, and gatherings that give our towns their soul. From neighborhood rituals to the flavors and faces we grow up with, Mitch reflects on what makes each place feel like home, and questions why, in a world of growing convenience, so much is being smoothed into sameness. It’s a warm, thoughtful reminder to hold on to the character, quirks, and community that make our hometowns truly special. And to ask ourselves, what do we lose when everything starts to look the same? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Episode 251 - Have Faith Haiti: A 60 Minutes Report on Love, Life & Lessons With Anderson Cooper 17.03.2026 27min

  On this week’s episode of Tuesday People, host Mitch Albom discusses Anderson Cooper’s powerful 60 Minutes segment, exploring what it means to hold on to faith in the face of unimaginable hardship and how love, resilience, and human connection continue to rise even in the most fragile places. Through the lens of Haiti’s ongoing struggles and strength, Mitch reminds us that faith isn’t just something we say—it’s something we live, especially when life asks the most of us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Episode 250 - Eric Dane: The Gift of Final Words 24.02.2026 41min

  On this week’s Tuesday People, host Mitch Albom and producer Lisa Goich reflect on the final words of actor Eric Dane, who recently passed away following a brief illness with ALS. During a confidential taping of Famous Last Words in November 2025 with host Brad Falchuk—an interview he understood would be released only after his death—Dane left behind a message for those he loved. Inspired by his farewell, and echoing the wisdom Morrie has shared on this podcast, Mitch reminds us that when planning your estate, don’t forget to leave behind your words for those you love. The full conversation is now streaming on Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Episode 249 - "I'd Like to Thank God..." 03.02.2026 25min

  This week on the Tuesday People podcast, a familiar awards-season phrase sparks a deeper conversation. After attending the GRAMMYs®, Producer Lisa noticed how often winners stepped to the mic and began their speeches by thanking God—and it made her think, God is really busy tonight. Host Mitch Albom connects the moment to the Super Bowl and sports culture, where victory is so often framed as divine favor. But that raises a bigger question: what about the other team? In this thoughtful, gently provocative episode, Mitch and Lisa explore gratitude, faith, humility, and intention. Is it right to thank God when we win? Or is it more meaningful to give thanks for the opportunity, the effort, and to pray for the best outcome for everyone involved? It’s a conversation about belief, balance, and what gratitude really looks like—win or lose.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Episode 248 - Class Is in Session: Who Was Your Favorite Teacher? 20.01.2026 25min

  On this week's Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom invites us to reflect on the teachers who changed our lives. Who was your favorite teacher, and what did they give you that still shapes who you are today? Mitch shares stories about the educators who inspired him before—and including—Morrie, and we hear a moving clip from Morrie himself about what led him to become a professor. It’s a heartfelt conversation about encouragement, curiosity, and the lifelong impact of having someone who truly believes in you. We’d love to hear about your favorite teacher and how they supported and inspired you—your story might even be featured on a future episode.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Episode 247 - Live Every Day As If It's Your First 13.01.2026 30min

  As we begin a new year, the Tuesday People podcast opens with a gentle but powerful reframe: what if, instead of living each day as if it were our last, we lived it as if it were our first? Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s reminder that change in the world begins with change in ourselves, host Mitch Albom invites listeners to step back into a sense of wonder—to notice, to appreciate, and to engage with life without the weight of fear or finality. Rather than focusing on what we might lose, this episode encourages us to rediscover what it means to arrive each day with curiosity, openness, and gratitude. It’s a hopeful, grounding conversation about beginnings, perspective, and the quiet power of choosing how we show up—one ordinary, extraordinary day at a time.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Episode 246 - From Presents to Presence: Making Peace With the Quiet Week After Christmas 30.12.2025 33min

  On this week’s Tuesday People podcast, Mitch Albom reflects on the quiet, often overlooked stretch of time between Christmas and New Year’s — that in-between week when routines pause and the world seems to exhale. While many of us don’t quite know what to do with the stillness, Mitch shares why this “forced vacation” can be one of the most meaningful moments of the year. It’s a chance to rest, read, reflect, and reconnect with ourselves without the usual distractions. Instead of rushing past it, Mitch encourages us to plan ahead next year and treat this week as a gift — a rare moment to slow down, take stock, and appreciate the space before life speeds up again.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Episode 245 - Holiday Cheer: Beating the Blah-Humbugs 17.12.2025 31min

  The holidays come with a lot of pressure to be joyful, grateful, festive, and smiling, even when your heart may not be there. In this week’s Tuesday People podcast, Mitch Albom reflects on the idea of “holiday cheer” and why it doesn’t need to be forced. Drawing from his time with Morrie Schwartz, Mitch shares how Morrie faced depression honestly in his final days, never denying it, but never letting it define him either. Depression, Morrie taught, is just one emotion among many — not a failure, not a flaw, and not something to feel ashamed of, especially during the holidays. If the blah-humbugs sneak in this season, this conversation is a gentle reminder to stop measuring your happiness, release the guilt, and let your heart lead you where it needs to go.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Episode 244 - All in the Family: A Love Letter to the Mom & Pop Bookshop 09.12.2025 26min

  This week on the Tuesday People podcast, Mitch reflects on the independent bookstores that anchor communities across the country. As he travels from town to town on his current tour, he’s reminded that every great chain once began as a single family-run shop — a dream, a risk, and a doorway opened by someone who simply loved stories. In an era where convenience often overshadows connection, we pause to honor the mom-and-pop shops and small businesses that keep the heart of our country alive—reminding us not to lose sight of the family businesses that built the world we love to browse in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Episode 243 - Pass the Potatoes, Pause the Politics 25.11.2025 24min

  On today’s Tuesday People podcast, Mitch Albom reflects on why Thanksgiving — his favorite holiday of the year — shouldn’t be a battleground for politics or a place where we decide who “gets to be at the table” based on how they voted. In a time when families are tempted to take vengeance on loved ones who chose a different direction at the polls, Mitch invites us to “think about the thanks” in Thanksgiving and put that spirit toward the people sitting right beside us. Whatever political issues you might be carrying, let them go, just for today. And return to the simple art of storytelling and story-listening that makes this holiday so meaningful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Episode 242 - The Words We Wished We'd Spoken 11.11.2025 19min

  On this week’s Tuesday People podcast, Mitch Albom explores the most common “Twice” regret: wishing for a second chance to say goodbye. From the daughter who says, “I’d go back to the day my father died,” to Alfie in Twice, whose mother dies while he’s outside playing, these moments remind us how suddenly life changes and how deeply we wish for just one more minute. Morrie Schwartz said, “If you plan on having perfect last words, you better plan on perfect timing.” The lesson? Say it while you have time. Join us for a loving reminder to speak the words that matter—today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Episode 241 - The Grass is Rarely Greener: Further Reflection on Twice 21.10.2025 32min

  This week on the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom continues his reflection on his newest book, Twice, exploring how love — the steady, familiar kind — often holds more value than the shiny distractions that try to pull us away. When faced with the lure of something new, it’s easy to believe the grass might be greener elsewhere. But sometimes, the wisest choice is to nurture what already brings comfort, connection, and truth. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about recognizing real love when you have it, and the strength it takes to stay with what’s right. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Episode 240 - Twice Shy: When Love Gets a Do-Over 30.09.2025 23min

  On this week’s Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom continues his Twice series with a focus on love, relationships, and the heartbreak of missed opportunities. What if you lost your chance at love—not once, but twice? Mitch explores the romantic side of second chances, sharing how temptation, timing, and regret can shape the people we love and the lives we lead. And as an exclusive for Tuesday People listeners, he reads more from his forthcoming book, Twice—excerpts you won’t hear anywhere else. If you could try again with a missed relationship, not once but twice, would you take that chance?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Episode 239 - Second Chances: The Conversation About Twice Continues 23.09.2025 26min

  On this week’s episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom continues the conversation from last week’s discussion of his new novel, Twice, by sharing heartfelt listener stories about their own do-overs and second chances. From regrets reshaped into lessons to moments of unexpected grace, these reflections bring the theme of the book to life in powerful, personal ways. Plus, as a special exclusive for Tuesday People listeners, Mitch reads more from Twice, offering deeper insight into Alfie Logan’s remarkable journey and the choices that define us all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices