S6 Ep1: "Punk rock is today’s revolution" (Victoria)
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.
30m Jan 14, 2019
30m
S5 Ep27: "The Republic of Dad" (Montréal)
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. Show notes Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron (https://grownupsreadthingstheywroteaskids.com/support/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=527) . Photos from our Montréal event (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1015603193930860...
28m Dec 31, 2018
28m
S5 Ep26: "I wrecked his little heart" (Montréal)
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.
27m Dec 17, 2018
27m
S5 Ep25: "Make the bed creak" (Toronto)
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.Show notesFeatured authors from The Word on the Street 2018: Anne T. Donahue, Vicky Mochama, Rabindranath MaharajaSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from ...
27m Dec 03, 2018
27m
S5 Ep24: "Farting in the bath" (Vancouver)
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.Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Vancouver eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by...
27m Nov 19, 2018
27m
S5 Ep23: "Once upon a time in Barfland" (Kitchener)
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.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 SloanT...
33m Nov 05, 2018
33m
S5 Ep22: Halloween Spooktacular
A very special episode full of spooky, scary, spine-tingling childhood and teenage writing, recorded live across Canada.Show notesCody’s story: Haunted HouseSupport 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
46m Oct 22, 2018
46m
S5 Ep21: "Mouth-to-mouth contact" (Toronto)
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 em...
30m Oct 08, 2018
30m
S5 Ep20: "A virginal sex goddess" (St. Albert)
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” b...
28m Sep 24, 2018
28m
S5 Ep19: "P.S. I only love you for your money" (St. Albert)
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 SloanTwitterInstagramFace...
27m Sep 10, 2018
27m
S5 Ep18: "Grandma slept in her bed naked" (Toronto)
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 SloanTw...
31m Aug 27, 2018
31m
S5 Ep17: "Dear Michael Jackson" (Calgary)
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 LullatoneClosi...
27m Aug 13, 2018
27m
S5 Ep16: "I’m worried about dry humping" (Vancouver)
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 SloanTwitterInstagramFac...
34m Jul 30, 2018
34m
S5 Ep15: "Big pimpin' life goals" (Ottawa)
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
29m Jul 16, 2018
29m
S5 Ep14: "A handy turn of events" (Calgary)
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 eventsMu...
28m Jul 02, 2018
28m
S5 Ep13: "My purity ring" (Vancouver)
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...
31m Jun 18, 2018
31m
S5 Ep12: "I will burn you with my flaming positivity" (Kingston)
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 Lullato...
29m Jun 04, 2018
29m
S5 Ep11: "Arousal ≠ chastity" (Saskatoon)
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
25m May 21, 2018
25m
S5 Ep10: "People are becoming fanatical about computers" (Saskatoon)
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...
29m May 07, 2018
29m
S5 Ep9: "Technically, I'm a witch" (Chicago)
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
31m Apr 23, 2018
31m
S5 Ep8: "Your bum, my pillow" (Winnipeg)
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 SloanTwitterInstagramFace...
34m Apr 09, 2018
34m
S5 Ep7: "I wore my hot pants" (Thunder Bay)
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...
29m Mar 26, 2018
29m
S5 Ep6: "We played strip poker and held a private séance" (Fredericton)
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 SloanT...
29m Mar 12, 2018
29m
S5 Ep5: "Orange juice douche" (Toronto)
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
27m Feb 26, 2018
27m
S5 Ep4: "My mom's heart" (Kitchener)
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 Sloa...
31m Feb 12, 2018
31m
S5 Ep3: "One big, long, painful, adolescent experiment" (Ottawa)
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 Sl...
33m Jan 29, 2018
33m
S5 Ep2: "I wish I could French kiss" (Fredericton)
Ryan lives the “rock star” life, Julie documents a secret crush, Pat wants a bike, and much more. Recorded live at Charlotte Street Arts Centre in Fredericton.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 SloanTwitterInstagramF...
29m Jan 15, 2018
29m
S5 Ep1: "Indolent people with tacky ideas" (Charlottetown)
Em explains the perils of pornography, Wendy writes long-distance love letters, Chet imagines villainous owls, and much more. Recorded live at the Florence Simmons Performance Hall in Charlottetown.Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Charlottetown eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing...
30m Jan 01, 2018
30m
S4 Ep26: "It touched my feelings like a sledgehammer" (Peterborough)
James writes a letter to Prime Minister Joe Clark, Mélanie crushes over MSN, Lisa predicts the future, and much more. Recorded live at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in Peterborough.Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Peterborough eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh...
34m Dec 18, 2017
34m
S4 Ep25: "Beating the bush" (Toronto)
Chris discovers he’s gay, Tegan writes poems about Ebola, Ariana falls in love with an older man, and much more. Recorded live at the Tranzac in Toronto.Ariana's poem in this episode was written at a point in her life when she was "really into slam poetry." Her poem's format was inspired by Kevin Kantor's "Honest Confessions on Letting Go."Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from ...
33m Dec 04, 2017
33m
S4 Ep24: "You can't moose hunt for a living" (Toronto)
Trevor fights Dracula, Peggy writes for her friend's zine, Ryan is valedictorian for the class of '96, and much more. Recorded live at the Hot Docs Podcast Festival in Toronto.Red Man LaughingNow or Never - CBC RadioThe Nod - Gimlet MediaSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Toronto eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington B...
34m Nov 20, 2017
34m
S4 Ep23: "Naked hugs are the best" (Calgary)
Anastassia gives naked hugs, Khulud hunts for boys, Helen laments her evil step-grandmother, and much more. Recorded live at Yuk Yuk's 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
32m Nov 06, 2017
32m
S4 Ep22: "Witch with a capital B" (Victoria)
Sheila shares a wartime record, Gregory moves to a new city, Elyse compares humans to dinosaurs, and much more. Recorded live at the Victoria Event Centre in Victoria, BC.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 Slo...
31m Oct 23, 2017
31m
S4 Ep21: "To bathe or not to bathe?" (St. Albert)
Jordan is outraged by citrus fruit, Millie explains how to live with a kangaroo, Jeannine writes a poem about hygiene, 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...
27m Oct 09, 2017
27m
S4 Ep20: "Thinking about getting stoned" (Ottawa)
Todd worries that he’s sitting next to a corpse, Rose reads poems about unrequited love, Diane wishes upon a star, and much more. Recorded live at Yuk Yuk’s 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 SloanTwit...
33m Sep 25, 2017
33m
S4 Ep19: "Ten things I love about Matt" (Vancouver)
Zahida passes out during sex ed, Geoff writes a very Canadian spy story, Mandy gets a crush on the class president, and much more. Recorded live at the Rio 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”...
31m Sep 11, 2017
31m
S4 Ep18: "Brains are better than boobs" (St. Albert)
Maura contemplates puberty, Matt poops his pants, Michelle imagines a family of horses, 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 SloanTwitterInstagra...
28m Aug 28, 2017
28m
S4 Ep17: “Kiss virgin" (Vancouver)
Ivy puts a flashlight in her mouth, Alex shares a jealous teen love letter, Jasmin kisses a boy in Stanley Park, and much more. Recorded live at the Rio 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...
28m Aug 14, 2017
28m
S4 Ep16: "He was puberized" (Ottawa)
Michelle meets her cute penpal, Fadhili obsesses over Transformers, Marty shares a whale of a tale, and much more. Recorded live at Yuk Yuk's in Ottawa.
29m Jul 31, 2017
29m
S4 Ep15: "Single and ready to mingle" (Kitchener)
Elizabeth faces a betrayal, Nitica disagrees with the President of India, Nathan searches for loopholes, and much more. Recorded live at the Registry Theatre in Kitchener, ON.
29m Jul 17, 2017
29m
S4 Ep14: "I practically broke my butt" (Sudbury)
Kayla mourns the passing of Napster, Matthew visits Death Cliff, Jessica writes love letters set in the future, and much more. Recorded live at Fromagerie Elgin in Sudbury.
29m Jul 03, 2017
29m
S4 Ep13: "You are not a beefcake" (Toronto)
Sarah writes a fan letter to Dean Cain, Chandra has a steamy make-out session, Anuj shares a story about the human reproductive system, and much more. Recorded live at the Tranzac in Toronto.
30m Jun 19, 2017
30m
S4 Ep12: "He went to Uranus" (Winnipeg)
Suzie explains why it's good to lie (sometimes), Kameron wishes for a job with good pay, Carly and Lauren visit Planet Oreo, and much more. Recorded live at The Park Theatre in Winnipeg.
25m Jun 05, 2017
25m
S4 Ep11: "Joey the Hormone" (Montréal)
Kate shaves her armpits, Jeffrey meets a religious blood cell, Mary publicly shames her father, and much more. Recorded live at La Sala Rossa in Montréal.
30m May 22, 2017
30m
S4 Ep10: "Peanut butter is my universe" (Saskatoon)
Dylan fights giant tarantulas, Camille shares a message from the Pope about drugs, Luke tells an amazing story of survival in southern Montana, and much more. Recorded live at the Cosmo Seniors Center as part of Winterruption 2017.
29m May 08, 2017
29m
S4 Ep9: "I'm pretty sure I missed his lips" (Regina)
Robyn meets a flying whale, Todd tells a cautionary tale about drugs and alcohol, Ashley gets a hug from Rob Thomas of Matchbox 20, and much more. Recorded live at The Artesian in Regina as part of Winterruption 2017.
32m Apr 24, 2017
32m
S4 Ep8: "If you are lucky, you will die" (Kingston)
Wendy reflects on the Apollo 11 space mission, Chris writes horoscopes for his elementary school newsletter, Kristy dresses up as a prostitute for Halloween, and much more. Recorded live at The Mansion in Kingston.
29m Apr 10, 2017
29m
S4 Ep7: "Love is like a terrifying blanket" (Toronto)
Frances writes love letters to a stranger, Tish vists planet Grammar, Matthew buys a discount turkey burger, and much more. Recorded live at the Tranzac in Toronto.
29m Mar 27, 2017
29m
S4 Ep6: "My mom is nice. My dad is OK." (Windsor)
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
31m Mar 13, 2017
31m
S4 Ep5: "I will now talk about my sorrows" (Montréal)
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.
29m Feb 27, 2017
29m