In the summer of 1993, the movie “Free Willy” — about a captive killer whale that’s heroically set free — was an unexpected hit. But when word got out that the real whale who played Willy, an orca named Keiko, was dangerously sick and stuck in a tiny pool at an amusement park in Mexico City, fans pleaded for his release.

Our newest podcast, “The Good Whale,” hosted by Daniel Alarcón, tells the true story of what happened to Keiko once the cameras stopped rolling, and the wildly ambitious experiment to return him to the ocean. Keiko was transported from country to country, each time landing in the hands of well-intentioned people who believed they knew what was best for him — people who still disagree, decades later, about whether they did the right thing.

So now, we want to hear from you: What do you remember about Keiko? Did you have a personal memory, experience or connection with him? Maybe you were moved to write letters after watching “Free Willy,” or perhaps you saw him perform live at Reino Aventura in Mexico City. Maybe Keiko made you feel a certain way when you visited his tank in Oregon. We’d love to hear your story.

Please record your response as a voice memo and email it to serialshows@nytimes.com with the subject line: “My Keiko Story.” Start by telling us your full name and what city you live in. We’ll be listening to all the voice memos, and we may use excerpts from your submission on the podcast or in a future newsletter. We will accept submissions until Dec. 10, 2024.

Please read the terms below carefully before you submit your story. We look forward to hearing from you.