Episode

What’s a Voicemail You’ll Never Delete?

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KQED's Forum
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Jul 6, 2026
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Summary

Have you ever received a voicemail — not intended for you — that made you curious about the life of the stranger who sent it? That curiosity propels the new hit Netflix rom-com “Voicemails for Isabelle,” a sort-of remake of “You’ve Got Mail,” set in San Francisco. We’ll speak with the director, Leah McKendrick, about setting the film in her hometown. And we’ll hear from you: What’s a voicemail you’ll never delete? Guests: Leah McKendrick, actor and director, "Voicemails for Isabelle" Rainesford Stauffer, freelance writer and reporter, wrote the TIME Magazine piece, “Why Voice Notes Are a Small Act of Love” Amit Kumar, assistant professor of marketing and psychological and brain sciences, University of Delaware Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices