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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…

Dan Misener

Dec 30, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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"I don't feel like celebrating" (Anniversary Special)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 66:23

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"Hugs and kisses aren't enough" (Toronto)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 36:41

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"I'm writing this stark naked" (Montréal)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 33:17

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"Mr. Sexy wears a thong" (Moncton)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 33:43

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"I need adventure" (Kitchener)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 33:25

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"Kissed by a wet donkey" (Saskatoon)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 28:48

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"We only want each other for the kissing" (Toronto)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 33:10

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 notes Support 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"Atomic fart blasts" (Halifax)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 36:44

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"Hottie Hunter" (Victoria)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 30:04

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"Mr. Sexy Legs" (Vancouver)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 36:06

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"A burning furnace of hatred" (Victoria)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 30:44

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"I thought my mom was an alien" (Toronto)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 33:13

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 notes Support 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"I love oral hygiene" (Fredericton)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 35:07

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 notes Support 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2019 47:03

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 notes Support 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"How dirty are you?" (Montréal)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 31:43

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 notes Support 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"The worst mistake of my whole entire life" (Edmonton)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 30:08

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 notes Support 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"My hormones were flying" (Regina)

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 38:48

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 notes Support 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"Mom, put on some clothes!" (Calgary)

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2019 38:53

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 notes Support 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"Puberty has taken her" (Montréal)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 31:46

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 notes Support 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"Let the devil take my soul" (Winnipeg)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2019 30:00

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 notes Support 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"We all smelled like poo" (Saskatoon)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2019 30:01

Kim writes a ransom note, Kurt tells the story of a magic jungle mouse, Julianna falls off a tractor, and much more. Recorded live at The Broadway Theatre in Saskatoon. Show notes Kim’s ransom noteSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Saskatoon eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"Get down and party" (Woodford)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2019 29:30

Jemma tricks her grandma, Mark writes a rap song, Glen fights a skeleton, and much more. Recorded live at the Woodford Folk Festival. Show notes Support 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"Hunting for Yowies" (Woodford)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2019 30:39

Kate tries to drop her boyfriend, Sax hunts Yowies, Oliver debunks the concept of true love, and much more. Recorded live at the Woodford Folk Festival. Show notes Support 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"Passion at its finest" (Valentine's Day special)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2019 52:20

From secret crushes to breakup poems, raging hormones to long distance love letters... it's a very special episode of Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids dedicated to love, romance, and the awkward, awesome things things that can happen when kids fall in, and out of love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"No better than a rag" (Yellowknife)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2019 29:16

Jane explains the miracle of sponges, Chris tells the tale of a mischievous elf, Emily has an incident on the monkey bars, and much more. Recorded live at the Black Knight in Yellowknife. Show notes Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Yellowknife eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"Punk rock is today’s revolution" (Victoria)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2019 32:48

Julia picks up a hitchhiker, Mitra goes to a dance, Doug gets scientific, and much more. Recorded live at the Victoria Event Centre in Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"The Republic of Dad" (Montréal)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 28:58

Paul critiques Pop Art, Nisha recounts a feline miracle, Serenay drafts a UN resolution, and much more. Recorded live at La Sala Rossa in Montréal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"I wrecked his little heart" (Montréal)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2018 29:19

Kim is mad at Britney Spears, Daniel raps a love song, Myra wonders if she’s fake, and much more. Recorded live at La Sala Rossa in Montréal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"Make the bed creak" (Toronto)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2018 29:56

Vicky writes a letter to all the boys in the world, Erica reviews a Weird Al Yankovic concert, Jane wonders about the future, and much more. Recorded live at the Royal Cinema in Toronto in partnership with The Word on the Street Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"Farting in the bath" (Vancouver)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2018 30:09

Annelies farts in the bathtub, Emilie overhears her parents having sex, Ryan shares a Star Trek Christmas story, and much more. Recorded live at The York Theatre in Vancouver, in partnership with ONE TO ONE, a children’s literacy program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"Once upon a time in Barfland" (Kitchener)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2018 35:55

Stephanie shops for underwear, Sean re-writes “The Three Little Pigs,” Tanis dreams of Jonathan Brandis, and much more. Recorded live at The Walper Hotel in Kitchener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Halloween Spooktacular

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2018 49:11

A very special episode full of spooky, scary, spine-tingling childhood and teenage writing, recorded live across Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"Mouth-to-mouth contact" (Toronto)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2018 32:29

Chris has a Star Trek sex dream, Luke gets a haircut, Lauren swears (a lot), and much more. Recorded live at the Royal Cinema in Toronto in partnership with The Word on the Street Festival. Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Toronto eventFeatured authors from The Word on the Street 2018: Uzma Jalaluddin, Hana Shafi, Lauren ToyotaRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"A virginal sex goddess" (St. Albert)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2018 31:03

Taylor lights a canoe on fire, Maura experiences an embarassing gas leak, Vanessa sees Daniel Radcliffe nude, and much more. Recorded live at the Arden Theatre in St. Albert. Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our St. Albert eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"P.S. I only love you for your money" (St. Albert)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2018 30:08

Trisha writes an “ode to Steve,” Kate compares sex to pizza, Jennifer argues about her phone curfew, and much more. Recorded live at in St. Albert. Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our St. Albert eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"Grandma slept in her bed naked" (Toronto)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2018 33:38

Leah accepts an Oscar, Dylan starts a horse club, Brian gets a blood test at camp, and much more. Recorded live at the Royal Cinema in Toronto. Show notesThe Secret Life of CanadaSupport 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"Dear Michael Jackson" (Calgary)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2018 29:32

Inez gets her first boyfriend, Wade writes California Raisins fan fiction, Jessica shares passive aggressive poetry, 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"I’m worried about dry humping" (Vancouver)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2018 36:37

Debra gets her period, Chris writes a crime novel, Jayda falls in love at first sight, 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"Big pimpin' life goals" (Ottawa)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2018 31:47

Matt pulls pranks, Yasmina visits Rome, Janna reads her personal mission statement, and much more. Recorded live at The Gladstone Theatre in Ottawa. Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Ottawa eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"A handy turn of events" (Calgary)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2018 30:41

Luke writes a breakup letter, Jason curses his romantic rival, Kristina shares a poem about a scab, and much more. Recorded live at the Leacock Theatre at Mount Royal University in Calgary. Show notesThis episode features a special guest appearance by TariqSupport 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"My purity ring" (Vancouver)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2018 33:36

Brittany writes to her future husband, Marlene contemplates going all the way, Luke imagines life as a tugboat, 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"I will burn you with my flaming positivity" (Kingston)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2018 31:26

Lori writes a fan letter to New Kids on the Block, Simone runs for student government, Aerlie and Jolene share a forbidden friendship, and much more. Recorded live at the Kingston Canadian Film Festival. Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Kingston, Ontario eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"Arousal ≠ chastity" (Saskatoon)

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2018 28:07

Carmody lusts after Gary Oldman, Hank gets hit in the face, Mackenzie has a wart removed, and much more. Recorded live at The Broadway Theatre in Saskatoon.Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Saskatoon eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"People are becoming fanatical about computers" (Saskatoon)

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2018 31:57

Sarah makes rules for her future children, Val recaps the early 1980s, Cody reads a spooky Choose Your Own Adventure-style story, and much more. Recorded live at The Broadway Theatre in Saskatoon. Show notesCody's story: Haunted HouseSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Saskatoon eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"Technically, I'm a witch" (Chicago)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2018 34:02

Danielle sings about arithmetic, Lydia remembers her grandfather, Robbie writes a letter to the universe, and much more. Recorded live in Chicago. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"Your bum, my pillow" (Winnipeg)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2018 36:32

Brigette puts her heart on eBay, Kyra warns snoopers, Radean obsesses about bubble gum, 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"I wore my hot pants" (Thunder Bay)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2018 31:30

Jessica obsesses over Paula Abdul, Emma imagines being Prime Minister, Will shares a sci-fi horror story, and much more. Recorded live at The Finlandia Club in Thunder Bay. Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Thunder Bay eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"We played strip poker and held a private séance" (Fredericton)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2018 32:03

Marsha plays strip poker, Genevieve solves a mystery, Julia hates her entire family, 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"Orange juice douche" (Toronto)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2018 30:13

Ryan gets in a fight, Adelade describes a very special dog, Fredde reads from his DeadJournal, and much more. Recorded live at the Tranzac Club in Toronto. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"My mom's heart" (Kitchener)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2018 34:00

Jessica describes the perfect guy, Moody reads a love poem, Meredith explains important rules for witches, and much more. Recorded live at The Walper Hotel in Kitchener. Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Kitchener eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"One big, long, painful, adolescent experiment" (Ottawa)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2018 35:51

Caitlin contemplates her first kiss, Todd writes a poem about picking your nose, Melanie reviews The X-Files, and much more. Recorded live at The Gladstone Theatre in Ottawa. Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Ottawa eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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