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Erick Galindo tells Megan Tan a fictional story about the wildest thing he did for love. It's inspired by his life. It all goes back to meeting Luna, a woman from Southeast Los Angeles. She could be the one.  This is part one of a nine-part serialized rom-com for your ears. Have a WILD love story of your own? Share with us at LAist.com/wildlove. You could be featured on the podcast.     Support WILD and other LAist Studios podcasts by donating now at LAist.com/join Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://www.stamps.com/WILD Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

Erick is excited about a trip to Mt. Rushmore, but he’s upset when one of Luna’s exes crashes the party.  This is part two of a nine-part serialized rom-com for your ears.  The scenes and characters in this episode are inspired by Erick Galindo's life, but it's a fictional story.  What's the wildest thing you've done for love? Share with us at LAist.com/wildlove. You could be featured on the podcast.   Support WILD and other LAist Studios podcasts by donating now at LAist.com/join. Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://www.stamps.com/WILD Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

After the biggest fight of their relationship, things get increasingly awkward between Erick and Luna. Especially when they wake up in bed together the morning after the fight. This is part three of a nine-part serialized rom-com for your ears.  The scenes and characters in this episode are inspired by Erick Galindo's life, but it's a fictional story.  What's the wildest thing you've done for love? Share with us at LAist.com/wildlove. You could be featured on the podcast.   Support WILD and other LAist Studios podcasts by donating now at LAist.com/join. Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://www.stamps.com/WILD Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

Erick and Luna each have epiphanies at Mount Rushmore ... but they aren't necessarily the good kind. This is part four of a nine-part serialized rom-com for your ears.  The scenes and characters in this episode are inspired by Erick Galindo's life, but it's a fictional story.  What's the wildest thing you've done for love? Share with us at LAist.com/wildlove. You could be featured on the podcast.   Support WILD and other LAist Studios podcasts by donating now at LAist.com/join. Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://www.stamps.com/WILD Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

Erick and Luna finally arrive in Milwaukee, but time is running out to save their relationship. This is part five of a nine-part serialized rom-com for your ears.  The scenes and characters in this episode are inspired by Erick Galindo's life, but it's a fictional story.  What's the wildest thing you've done for love? Share with us at LAist.com/wildlove. You could be featured on the podcast.   Support WILD and other LAist Studios podcasts by donating now at LAist.com/join. Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://www.stamps.com/WILD Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

Erick finally learns the shocking truth about Luna’s dad. This is part six of a nine-part serialized rom-com for your ears.  The scenes and characters in this episode are inspired by Erick Galindo's life, but it's a fictional story.  What's the wildest thing you've done for love? Share with us at LAist.com/wildlove. You could be featured on the podcast.   Support WILD and other LAist Studios podcasts by donating now at LAist.com/join. Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://www.stamps.com/WILD Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

Luna and Erick go to a party in the Hollywood Hills but you won’t believe who is throwing it. This is part seven of a nine-part serialized rom-com for your ears.  The scenes and characters in this episode are inspired by Erick Galindo's life, but it's a fictional story.  What's the wildest thing you've done for love? Share with us at LAist.com/wildlove. You could be featured on the podcast.   Support WILD and other LAist Studios podcasts by donating now at LAist.com/join. Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://www.stamps.com/WILD Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

Luna takes her shot as Erick must swallow his pride and ask his parents for something he never imagined. This is part eight of a nine-part serialized rom-com for your ears.  The scenes and characters in this episode are inspired by Erick Galindo's life, but it's a fictional story.  What's the wildest thing you've done for love? Share with us at LAist.com/wildlove. You could be featured on the podcast.   Support WILD and other LAist Studios podcasts by donating now at LAist.com/join. Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://www.stamps.com/WILD Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

Erick must decide if he’s going to take the leap back into love.  This is part nine of a nine-part serialized rom-com for your ears.  The scenes and characters in this episode are inspired by Erick Galindo's life, but it's a fictional story.    Support WILD and other LAist Studios podcasts by donating now at LAist.com/join. Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://www.stamps.com/WILD Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

In this special live episode of the show, we get real. Erick and Megan are joined on stage at the Crawford Family Forum by actress Gabrielle Ruiz and Into It host Sam Sanders. They discuss the state of the romantic comedy today, share love stories, and play some games. Listen to test your own rom-com trivia knowledge!    Support WILD and other LAist Studios podcasts by donating now at LAist.com/join. Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://www.stamps.com/WILD Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

In this special episode, Erick and Megan interview dating coach and certified love expert Damona Hoffman about how to spot the signs of a toxic relationship, like the one the fictional characters were in during our nine part audio drama. They discuss strategies for pursuing healthy relationships: like how communication and trust play a role and identifying relationship pink flags (yes, there is such a thing)! For more love tips from Damona, check out her show, The Dates & Mates Podcast.  Support WILD and other LAist Studios podcasts by donating now at LAist.com/join. Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://www.stamps.com/WILD Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

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