My Unsung Hero

Caroline was about to make a mistake that could have severely damaged her car. Then her unsung hero stepped in and went above and beyond to help her.

In the years since we first launched this podcast, we’ve long wanted to reunite an interviewee with their unsung hero. This week, we’re thrilled to share one such reunion, between former guest Megan Atherton and her hero, Toni Cranston. Megan and Toni remember the day they first met 15 years ago, and discuss how Megan’s life has changed in the years since then. 

Emma was at a restaurant, feeling overwhelmed with her three young children. Then a stranger came over to tell her just what she needed to hear.

After her car key broke, Betsy was stranded and all alone. Then, the unlikeliest of heroes came to her aid.

After Brian refused to accepted a stranger’s help, her actions changed his life forever.

A stranger noticed Jackie at a conference, and realized something was wrong. A favorite episode from our archives.

‘A light went off in my head’: Malcolm Campbell honors his high school civics teacher, who inspired him to become a teacher himself.

Samantha was terrified waiting for surgery. Then her anesthesiologist began to sing.