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.
Start by listening to Episode 1, Crushed: Heartbreaks, first kisses, and catching feelings.
Once again, here’s some great bonus content to tide you over until Season 3. On this growth-spurt, Fonzo and Aleeza be answering some questions and talking about youth fashion. For more information on the people who make grown, visit grownpod.com
Once again, here’s some great bonus content to tide you over until Season 3. On this growth-spurt, Fonzo and Aleeza be answering some questions and talking about social media. For more information on the people who make grown, visit grownpod.com
Once again, here’s some great bonus content to tide you over until Season 3. On this growth-spurt, we'll be taking a look at a story from Season 1 that really connected with Fonzo. For more information on the people who make grown, visit grownpod.com
Once again, here’s some great bonus content to tide you over until Season 3. On this growth-spurt, we'll be taking a look at a story from Season 1 that really connected with Aleeza. For more information on the people who make grown, visit grownpod.com
Once again, here’s some great bonus content to tide you over until Season 3. On this growth-spurt, we'll be taking a look at the person Fonzo was at 16, turns out he had a fade! For more information on the people who make grown, visit grownpod.com
Once again, here’s some great bonus content to tide you over until Season 3. On this growth-spurt, we'll be taking a look at the person Aleeza was at 16 - and her misadventures dying her hair. For more information on the people who make grown, visit grownpod.com
Once again, here’s some great bonus content to tide you over until Season 3. And we’ll be featuring two of our Apple Podcast bonus episodes - if you’d like to listen to all of the bonus episodes right now, subscribe to Moth Uninterrupted on Apple Podcasts. Enjoy! For more information on the people who make grown, visit grownpod.com
Aleeza and Fonzo talk to teens about what it really means to grow up, and the moments they realized they were actually adults. This episode is a collaboration with the incredible podcast, This Teenage Life. You can find This Teenage Life wherever you get your podcasts, or visit their website: https://thisteenagelife.org/ For more information on the people who make grown, visit grownpod.com
Open your hearts and loosen your butts! On Couples Therapy, real life couple and real life comedians Naomi Ekperigin (Netflix's The Standups, Mythic Quest) and Andy Beckerman (Beginnings Podcast) gab with their favorite actors and comics about their romantic pasts, presents and futures and answer YOUR relaysh Qs with all the wisdom two unlicensed entertainers can possibly contain! Mental health, romance and jokes from folks like Nia DaCosta, Bowen Yang, Bob the Drag Queen, Aidy Bryant, Kumail Na...
We wanted to give you some great bonus content to tide you over until Season 3. For this growth-spurt we’re featuring two of our Apple Podcast bonus episodes - if you’d like to listen to all of the bonus episodes right now, subscribe to Moth Uninterrupted on Apple Podcasts. Enjoy! For more information on the people who make grown, visit grownpod.com
Everyone's Business (But Mine) is a deep dive into the shallow end of society - pop culture and reality culture alike, and host Kara Berry is your lifeguard! Everyone's Business (But Mine) features recaps of your favorite reality shows, round ups of what's new in the world of celebrity and deep dives on the most niche corners of the internet, so jump on in - the water is fine.
So... do they just not understand? In this mommy AND daddy issue episode, we take a look at how much our parents shape who we are. Alyssa Ladd finds comfort in her dad, and Daniela Llerena tries to get her parents to understand anime. Plus, we get to meet Aleeza and Fonzo's moms! Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo Storytellers: Alyssa Ladd and Daniela Llerena Follow Grown on TikTok or Instagram @GrownPod For more information on the people who make Grown, along with original illustrations b...
We explore the balance between being safe and spreading your wings. Diavian Walters shares a harrowing experience on the train and Ianna Banfield becomes a little more independent. Content warning: a story in this episode deals with sexual harassment. Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo Storytellers: Diavian Walters and Ianna Banfield Follow Grown on TikTok or Instagram @GrownPod For more information on the people who make Grown, along with original illustrations by Sarah DiMichele, visit o...
Pressure. Hopes. What the heck do you do after high school?!?! In this episode, recorded in front of a live audience, we look at how we live up to, or ignore, the expectations people set on us. Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo Storytellers: Aleeza Kazmi and David Lepelstat Follow Grown on TikTok or Instagram @GrownPod For more information on the people who make Grown, along with original illustrations by Sarah DiMichele, visit our website: grownpod.com...
BFFs. Frenemies. Finding your clique. We'll explore how we actually make friends. Eric Carrera goes on a pizza run and Jenna Ulizio finds her people at camp. After that, we talk to high school students about the dos and don'ts of modern friendship. Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo Storytellers: Eric Carrera and Jenna Ulizio Follow Grown on TikTok or Instagram @GrownPod For more information on the people who make Grown, along with original illustrations by Sarah DiMichele, visit our websi...
Mishaps. Mistakes. Youthful indiscretions. In this episode, we'll explore how to create your own sense of ethics. Christian Garland learns a lesson from his grandpa and Stacey Bader Curry plans a heist. Then, Moth EDU students tell us about a time they had to choose between right and wrong. Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo Storytellers: Christian Garland and Stacey Bader Curry Follow Grown on TikTok or Instagram @GrownPod For more information on the people who make Grown, along with orig...
Anime. The Jonas Brothers. Twilight. We'll figure out how your passions shape who you are. Abigail Loor shares a story about finding a space in an anime convention and Roger Lam wears his superhero t-shirts with pride. Plus, Fonzo talks One Piece and David Lepelstat goes to the Brooklyn Comic Con. Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo Storytellers: Abigail Loor and Roger Lam Follow Grown on TikTok or Instagram @GrownPod For more information on the people who make Grown, along with original il...
FOMO. Friend fallouts. Feeling like you don't belong. We'll find out what happens when you're on the outside looking in. Moth EDU Storyteller Anaïs Cerina Irizarry Austin listens to some cool music and Hannah Citron understands a squid. Plus, Aleeza and Fonzo talk about the times when they tried to fit in. Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo Storytellers: Anaïs Cerina Irizarry Austin and Hannah Citron Follow Grown on TikTok or Instagram @GrownPod For more information on the people who make ...
Bonds. Rivalries. Drama. In this episode, we explore how much our siblings shape who we are. Saad Najam finds peace with his brother and Meredith Morrison takes center stage. Then, we talk to Moth EDU students about the best and worst parts of being a sibling. Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo Storytellers: Saad Najam and Meredith Morrison Follow Grown on TikTok or Instagram @GrownPod For more information on the people who make Grown, along with original illustrations by Sarah DiMichele, ...
We’re so excited for Grown Season 2!!! The first episode will launch on Wednesday, October 25th, and if you haven’t yet, you can binge the first season of Grown wherever you get your podcasts!
We’re still hard at work on Season 2, but we wanted to share an episode from one of our favorite podcasts, “Borrowed.” If you like Grown, we think you’ll really resonate with Borrowed, especially this episode, all about a teen luddite club. Borrowed is a podcast from the Brooklyn Public Library, and it’s about libraries, but it’s about so much more - social justice, education, history. And this October, Borrowed will be launching a series about book bans across the country. In seven episodes, th...
We’re still working on Season 2, but here’s another fun “Growth Spurt” to tide you over until then. This episode, we’re featuring two of our Apple Podcast bonus episodes - if you’d like to listen to all seven bonus episodes right now, become a Moth Uninterrupted on Apple Podcasts. Enjoy!
On this Growth-Spurt, we play an episode of the main Moth podcast, filled with stories that deal with growing up. If you’re a student and want to bring Moth programming to your school, visit our website themoth.org/students. If you’re a teacher, visit themoth.org/education/teachers
In our second “growth-spurt” (fun bonus content we’re releasing to tide you over to Season 2), we’re featuring an episode of The Moth Radio Hour that Aleeza and Fonzo hosted a while back. If you’re a fan of Grown, you’ll LOVE The Moth Radio Hour, listen and subscribe to it wherever you’re listening to this podcast now. Enjoy!
We’re hard at work on Season 2, but we wanted to give you some bonus content to tide you over until then. This summer, we’ll be releasing “growth spurts,” fun episodes that feature interesting conversations and cool stories. For our first “growth spurt” we’re featuring two of our Apple Podcast bonus episodes - if you’d like to listen to all seven bonus episodes right now, become a Moth Uninterrupted on Apple Podcasts. Hope you enjoy!
Shhhhh. In this episode, we spill the tea. Shania tells us about getting her sibling ready for a dance, and Tim Manley’s love takes on a physical form. Plus, we step out into NYC to hear some secrets, and Aleeza reads excerpts from her diary. (Yes, there’s Twilight involved.) Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo Storytellers: Shania and Tim Manley Follow Grown on TikTok or Instagram @GrownPod For more information on the people who make Grown, visit our website: grownpod.com...
Natural hair. A culture festival. Middle school jerks. In this episode, we hear stories of culture, identity, and how the two intertwine. Oleeta Fogden gets her first period, and Katiana Ciceron talks about the time her pastor touched her hair. Then, Aleeza and Fonzo get an update from Katiana on how she feels about her story now. Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo Storytellers: Oleeta Fogden and Katiana Ciceron Follow Grown on TikTok or Instagram @GrownPod For more information on the peop...
Bodies, bodies, bodies. This episode is all about feeling comfortable in your own skin. Annie Beyer-Chafets undergoes an important surgery, and Adia Heyliger talks about body positivity. After that, we get real about body changes, and Fonzo and Aleeza discuss puberty. Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo Storytellers: Annie Beyer-Chafets and Adia Heyliger Follow Grown on TikTok or Instagram @GrownPod For more information on the people who make Grown, visit our website: grownpod.com...
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...
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...
