10 pods that say, 'be mine'

"I'm big on rituals for every holiday, and Valentine's Day is no exception. Every year in my mid-twenties, I watched Casablanca in the theaters with my sister. After turning thirty, I read bell hook's All About Love, and have committed every February to a similarly-themed read. My latest tradition: sharing a playlist of lovey-dovey podcasts. I feel like I'm back in middle school, only now I'm passing out pods instead of candy and cards. Whatever you're looking for this V-Day, I hope you find a pod that warms your heart. And if you like what you hear, subscribe to NPR's Pod Club newsletter!"

"If you're looking for a Hallmark-worthy romance Tune into Wild Card for your pick of meet-cutes and grand gestures. Highlights include actor Nick Offerman gushing about his wife Megan Mullally and actor Jamie Lee Curtis reflecting on what age has taught her about love. Also cue up: Code Switch's episode on dating while Black in the 1930s. And on Talk of Iowa, residents from a local senior community share the memories behind their favorite love songs."

"Or if you need a break from sappy love stories Broken-hearted? Then you may be entitled to compensation. Tune into Planet Money's explainer on the heart-balm tort, a type of lawsuit reserved for economic entanglements of the heart. Revenge is a dish best served in court. Also cue up: this spicy episode from It's Been a Minute, which explores why more single women are giving up on dating and saying 'NO' to the dress."

Annual Valentine's rituals include watching Casablanca in theaters and reading bell hooks' All About Love, evolving into a yearly playlist of romantic podcasts. Recommendations cover Hallmark-style romance with Wild Card, featuring actors Nick Offerman and Jamie Lee Curtis, and historical perspectives like Code Switch's episode on dating while Black in the 1930s. Local stories appear on Talk of Iowa, where seniors share memories behind favorite love songs. For a counterpoint, Planet Money explains the heart-balm tort and It's Been a Minute examines why some single women opt out of dating. Life Kit offers practical tips on asking out a crush and All Songs Considered curates empowering tracks.

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