Episodes

  • "I don't feel like celebrating" (Anniversary Special)

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

    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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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • "Hugs and kisses aren't enough" (Toronto)

    "Hugs and kisses aren't enough" (Toronto)
    Dec 16 2019

    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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    34 mins
  • "I'm writing this stark naked" (Montréal)

    "I'm writing this stark naked" (Montréal)
    Dec 2 2019

    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.

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    31 mins
  • "Mr. Sexy wears a thong" (Moncton)

    "Mr. Sexy wears a thong" (Moncton)
    Nov 18 2019

    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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    31 mins
  • "I need adventure" (Kitchener)

    "I need adventure" (Kitchener)
    Nov 4 2019

    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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    31 mins
  • "Kissed by a wet donkey" (Saskatoon)

    "Kissed by a wet donkey" (Saskatoon)
    Oct 21 2019

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

    "We only want each other for the kissing" (Toronto)
    Oct 7 2019

    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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    30 mins
  • "Atomic fart blasts" (Halifax)

    "Atomic fart blasts" (Halifax)
    Sep 23 2019

    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.

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    34 mins