This American Life and Others is a term used to describe a variety of podcasts. This American Life is a weekly radio show and podcast hosted by Ira Glass that features stories about everyday life. It has been running since 1995 and is one of the most popular podcasts in the world. Other podcasts that fall under this term include Serial, Radiolab, and Planet Money. These podcasts are all produced by the same team and feature stories about science, culture, and history.