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.

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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.  

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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.  

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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. 

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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.  

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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.  

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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