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Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids

Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids

Author: Dan Misener

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Travel back in time to remember the good, bad, and awkward parts of growing up. Recorded live on stage, adults share the weird and wonderful things they wrote as children and teens. Embarrassing, moving, and hilarious, these readings are powerful reminders of who we used to be. The Guardian says "it has much charm," while Splitsider describes GRTTWaK as "equal parts cringe-worthy and cathartic."

RIYL: RISK!, The Moth, Mortified, My Teenage Diary, True Story
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It’s our final episode of season 6, and the 13th anniversary of Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids. To celebrate, we revisit some of our all-time favourite readings from the archives.Show notes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook
Holly gets her friends out of jail, Vince lists his favourite things, Peggy crushes on Matthew Perry, and much more. Recorded live at The Royal Cinema in Toronto.Show notes Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron. Photos from our Toronto event Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook
Dan hates camp, Amanda gets naked in the rain, Ash has a crush on a barista, and much more. Recorded live at La Sala Rossa in Montréal.Show notes Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron. Photos from our Montréal event Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook
Amanda stinks up her school, Kate imagines a US-Canada war, Kayla describes Mr. Sexy, and much more. Recorded live at The Caveau in Moncton.Show notes Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron. Photos from our Moncton event Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook
Rachel predicts the future, Tim carries a knife, Sara compares Lucy Maud Montgomery to Stephen King, and much more. Recorded live at TWH Social in Kitchener.Show notes Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron. Photos from our Kitchener event Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook
Corrinne wants a pet gerbil, Heather wants to see balls, Lauryn wants to run away from home, and much more. Recorded live at The Broadway Theatre in Saskatoon.Show notes Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron. Photos from our Saskatoon event Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook
Emilia recounts her first kiss, Michelle tries to guilt her parents, Natalie recognizes the importance of eye health, and much more. Recorded live at the Royal Cinema in Toronto.Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Toronto eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook
Amy laments being a pre-teen, Krista writes a letter to her future self, Carolyn’s rabbit dies, and much more. Recorded live at The Carleton in Halifax.Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Halifax eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook
Marissa goes hottie hunting, Anna dislikes piano lessons, Jeni writes an unauthorized sequel to a 1964 young adult novel, and much more. Recorded live at the Victoria Event Centre in Victoria.Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Victoria eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook
Carol watches Titanic, Alan shares a pun-filled geography lesson, Ev contemplates success and failure, and much more. Recorded live at The York Theatre in Vancouver.Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Vancouver eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook
Zebariah hates Bill Gates, Haidee hates two of her friends, Loreen gives her sister a very unusual birthday card, and much more. Recorded live at the Victoria Event Centre in Victoria.Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Victoria eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook
Luke wants a pet, Holly goes to a teen dance, Suzan grieves for a llama, and much more. Recorded live at The Royal Cinema in Toronto.Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Toronto eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook
Brittany investigates a bank robbery, Mike can’t do yo-yo tricks, Ashley wants to pierce her tongue, and much more. Recorded live at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre in Fredericton.Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Fredericton eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook
To celebrate Canada Day this July 1, it’s a very special episode full of childhood and teenage writing about our home and native land. Letters to Canadian prime ministers, encounters with Canadian wildlife, a harsh introduction to Canadian weather, and much more.Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook
Cora stalks a boy, Jeff puts an unusual spin on a classic children’s story, Eliza learns about personification, and much more. Recorded live at La Sala Rossa in Montréal.Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Montréal eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook
Anna documents her first kiss, Laura regrets shoplifting, Eloise wants to rid the world of communism, and much more. Recorded live at The Rec Room in Edmonton.Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Edmonton eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook
Kate writes poems about Prince William, Lynette describes her first kiss, Hannah’s brothers fart in her room, and much more. Recorded live at The Artesian in Regina.Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Regina eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook
Hannah asks God an important question, Chris’s brother comes home, Marta loses her virginity, and much more. Recorded live at the Leacock Theatre at Mount Royal University in Calgary.Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Calgary eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook
Nisha gets drunk, Danielle falls in love on the bus, nobody eats the fish Jonah caught, and much more. Recorded live at La Sala Rossa in Montréal.Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Montréal eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook
Carley writes a postcard to a famous musician, Rheannon gets her heart broken, Sara shares a moral tale about wishes, and much more. Recorded live at the Park Theatre in Winnipeg.Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Winnipeg eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook
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Sandra Y-K

Cc.

Jun 15th
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Michelle Leonard

when do we get a new episode. I love this podcast!

Feb 26th
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Aly Shrestha

It's the best pod cast in and out! This is always the first pod cast I recommend when people ask what I am listening to.

Feb 14th
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Shaaheen Shahi

This is one of the best podcasts ever. It’s so unique that the first moments of each episode you’ll get involved with it. A listener from the prison of the world “Iran”

Dec 1st
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gimmeafreeknusername

omg CHRIS!!!! who is telling this story about his bro Collin.....I seriously hung on every word and was wiping back tears. Best story I've heard in a very very very very very very very very very very long time

May 12th
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Brad Camroux

A play about grammar. Fantastic!

Oct 12th
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Rebecca Mursuli

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Oct 8th
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