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Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids

Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids

Dan Misener

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

  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    "I don't feel like celebrating" (Anniversary Special)

    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.

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    • Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone
    • Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan
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    30 December 2019, 10:15 am
  • 33 minutes 56 seconds
    "Hugs and kisses aren't enough" (Toronto)

    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.

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    16 December 2019, 10:15 am
  • 30 minutes 32 seconds
    "I'm writing this stark naked" (Montréal)

    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.

    • Photos from our Montréal event

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    2 December 2019, 10:15 am
  • 30 minutes 58 seconds
    "Mr. Sexy wears a thong" (Moncton)

    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.

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    18 November 2019, 10:15 am
  • 30 minutes 40 seconds
    "I need adventure" (Kitchener)

    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.

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    • Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone
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    4 November 2019, 10:15 am
  • 26 minutes 3 seconds
    "Kissed by a wet donkey" (Saskatoon)

    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.

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    21 October 2019, 9:15 am
  • 30 minutes 25 seconds
    "We only want each other for the kissing" (Toronto)

    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.

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    7 October 2019, 9:15 am
  • 33 minutes 59 seconds
    "Atomic fart blasts" (Halifax)

    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 notes

    Support 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

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    23 September 2019, 9:15 am
  • 27 minutes 19 seconds
    "Hottie Hunter" (Victoria)

    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 notes

    Support 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

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    • Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone
    • Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan
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    9 September 2019, 9:15 am
  • 33 minutes 21 seconds
    "Mr. Sexy Legs" (Vancouver)

    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 notes

    Support 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

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    • Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone
    • Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan
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    26 August 2019, 9:15 am
  • 27 minutes 59 seconds
    "A burning furnace of hatred" (Victoria)

    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 notes

    Support 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

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    • Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes
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    • Upcoming live events
    • Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone
    • Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan
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    12 August 2019, 9:15 am
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