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Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids show

Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids

Summary: 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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 "My mom is nice. My dad is OK." (Windsor) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:30:38

Nellie crushes on fictional characters, Dan plays spin the bottle, Rachel learns a history lesson, and much more. Recorded live at The Rondo in Windsor, ON. This episode is brought to you by the CAMH One Brave Night for Mental Health challenge. Register to step up and stay up at: http://onebravenight.ca/grownups

 "I will now talk about my sorrows" (Montréal) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:28:56

Talia overcomes her shyness, Josh reads Indiana Jones fan fiction, Madeline crushes on her bandstand partner, and much more. Recorded live at La Sala Rossa in Montréal.

 "Space yogurt" (Hamilton) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:29:03

Breanne loses her temper, Jody writes a revenge poem, Ryan recaps game shows, and much more. Recorded live at The Spice Factory in Hamilton.

 "Smiling is an infectious disease" (Toronto) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:32:22

Bhoomika gets infected, Benj has a love affair with an inanimate object, Chelsea invents a menstruation detective, and much more. Recorded live in Toronto at the Tranzac club.

 "Homemade birth movies" (Ottawa) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:25:29

Cassandra explores Wicca, Adam avoids birth movies, Derek writes a food-based love poem, and much more. Recorded live at Yuk Yuk's in Ottawa.

 "God bless Green Day and Danny Williams" (Halifax) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:30:05

Emilie gets a visit from the cow inseminator, Toni gets caught drinking, Jennifer writes fan fiction about public transit, and much more. Recorded live at The Company House in Halifax.

 "Hello there, big boy" (Toronto) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:31:35

John feels funny about Christmas carols, Roger moves to Canada, Esther writes mandatory letters from camp, and much more. Recorded live in Toronto at the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema as part of the inaugural Hot Docs Podcast Festival.

 "Search my remains for more answers" (Montréal) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:31:36

Jon runs away from home, Simon runs away from a drug rehab program, Kristen critiques Shakespeare, and much more. Recorded live at La Sala Rossa in Montréal.

 "I love you more than chicken hearts" (Calgary) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:27:51

Song pulls a telemarketing prank, Rebecca obsesses over Justin Timberlake, Melanie makes a "special friend" at camp, and much more. Recorded live in Calgary, AB.

 "Looks old in a hot way" (Ottawa) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:29:29

Susan steals vegetables, Glenn goes bumper-hitching, Claire reads an angry letter addressed to math, and much more. Recorded live in Ottawa, ON.

 "We're not dating. We're just in love with each other." (Vancouver) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:26:03

Tara writes a letter to her future self, Ron loves and lusts in vain, Felicia and Skylar discuss hookups, and much more. Recorded live in Vancouver, BC.

 "My yearly love attack" (Whitehorse) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:28:00

George might be a bowling addict, Laurel suggests ways to improve Whitehorse, Andrew takes care of his baby brother, and much more. Recorded live at the Old Fire Hall in Whitehorse, Yukon. Co-presented by BYTE Empowering Youth.

 "Stages of horniness" (Toronto) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:25:58

Rachel plans a skinny-dipping prank, Josh writes a very formal love note, Dianne mashes up fairy tales, and much more. Recorded live at the Tranzac Club in Toronto.

 "The first time I'd seen a real one" (Yellowknife) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:25:37

Maureen contemplates losing her virginity, Rajiv writes a lullabye about the Iran-Contra affair, Kimberley shares a steamy shower scene, and much more. Recorded live at the Black Knight Pub in Yellowknife, NWT.

 "Who needs boobs? I don't." (Edmonton) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:29:19

Jamie lists things (and people) she hates, Nora and Stanley find love in the feminine hygiene aisle, Carlito writes a song about girl repellent, and much more. Recorded live at the Mercury Room in Edmonton, AB.

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