Grown, a podcast from The Moth
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Grown is a podcast about the in-between: the nebulous, the liminal, the just plain weird time between those awkward teenage years and full-on adulthood. Grown is co-hosted by Aleeza Kazmi and Alfonso “Fonzo” Lacayo, two Moth storytellers and graduates of The Moth’s Education program who are on the cusp of adulthood themselves. Together, they guide listeners through true stories that deal with the challenges and joys of growing up. Using their unique points of view, Aleeza and Fonzo will discuss first crushes, culture, identity, secrets, and more.
Like The Moth Podcast, Grown centers these fresh, personal stories told at Moth events worldwide—but Grown also features conversations with the storytellers themselves, on the street interviews, audio diaries from young voices, and more. Grown is a podcast that reminds us that no matter how old we are, we’re never fully grown.
New episodes drop bi-weekly on Wednesdays beginning on February 8, 2023. Start by listening to Episode 1, Crushed: Heartbreaks, first kisses, and catching feelings.
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Family and Food: Dinner, drama, and deliciousness
23:14
Apple cake. Pizza. Dinner parties. In this mouthwatering (sorry) episode, food connects everyone. Luna Azcurrain creates a Thanksgiving tradition with her grandfather, and Lu Levin desperately tries to grow up. We visit a food festival, and Aleeza and Fonzo talk about their families. Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo Storytellers: Luna Azcurrain and Lu Levin Follow Grown on TikTok or Instagram @GrownPod For more information on the people who make Grown, visit our website: grownpod.com |
Mar 22, 2023 |
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Storytelling: Truth, transformation, and a haircut
24:05
In this episode, Aleeza and Fonzo discuss how storytelling changed their lives and share how they first met. Fonzo recounts a particularly memorable haircut, and Aleeza tells us about being crush-crazy. Plus, conversations about expressing who you really are. Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo Storytellers: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo Follow Grown on TikTok or Instagram @GrownPod For more information on the people who make Grown, visit our website: grownpod.com |
Mar 08, 2023 |
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Young Punks: Concerts, musical memories, and moving to NYC
25:28
Sketchy concerts. LGBTQIA+ spaces. Baby Keem. In this episode, we examine how music shapes our identity. Eddy Laughter takes us to her first punk show, and Alistair Bane explores moving to New York as a young man in the 80s. After that, Eddy and Alistair talk to each other about queerness, live music, and memory. Fonzo and Aleeza discuss the pitfalls of judging others based on their music taste and pre-pandemic concerts. Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo Storytellers: Eddy Laughter and Alistair Bane Follow Grown on TikTok or Instagram @GrownPod For more information on the people who make Grown, visit our website: grownpod.com |
Feb 22, 2023 |
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Search and Rescue: Feeling lost and getting found
27:54
Mental health. City adventures. Rescue dogs. In this episode, we set out to find ourselves. Esther Messe comes to understand her intrusive thoughts and Wilson Portorreal welcomes a new family member. Then, we go out to a flea market to talk about loss, and Aleeza and Fonzo get real about mental health. Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo Storytellers: Esther Messe and Wilson Portorreal |
Feb 08, 2023 |
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Crushed: Heartbreaks, first kisses, and catching feelings
29:39
Young love. Erotic fan fiction. Secrets spilled or slipped. In this episode, Fonzo and Aleeza get crushed by crushes. David Lepelstat tells us about his first kiss, and Sasha Im’s mom reads her diary. Plus, relationship talk -- including an awkward reveal from our co-hosts. Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo Storytellers: David Lepelstat and Sasha Im Follow Grown on TikTok or Instagram @GrownPod For more information on the people who make Grown, visit our website: grownpod.com |
Feb 08, 2023 |
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Season 1 Trailer
02:29
Grown is a podcast about the in-between: the nebulous, the liminal, the just plain weird time between those awkward teenage years and full-on adulthood. Join co-hosts Aleeza Kazmi and Alfonso “Fonzo” Lacayo as they present true stories that deal with the challenges and joys of growing up. Our first two episodes drop Wednesday, February 8th, 2023, and then we’ll have a new episode every two weeks. Join us! |
Jan 24, 2023 |