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The Hardest Word

Brett De Hoedtthehardestwordpodcast.com
Real apologies from real people around the globe. Each short episode showcases an apology ranging from hilarious to heartbreaking. Hosted by the show's creator Brett de Hoedt. The show is intimate - total strangers reveal themselves - and genuinely most diverse. Apologies come from China, Palestine, Australia, Bangladesh, Macedonia, New Zealand, Kenya, the Philippines, India and more. Original score by Brian Wallace.
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Episodes

Ukraine Apology #13: The Complete Compilation

We've collected our complete Ukraine series in the one place. Enjoy. Visit our website for the videos. Audio Director: Brian Wallace, USA . Video Director: Svitlana Selivanova, Ukraine. Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt, Australia. This 100% independent and advertising free podcast needs your support. Subscribe, review and recommend. https://www.thehardestwordpodcast.com/...

Jul 23, 20221 hr 39 minSeason 6Ep. 19

Ukraine Apology #12: The World Apologizes

Our final Ukraine series features new apologies from a range places and perspectives. Visit our website for the videos. Audio Director: Brian Wallace, USA . Video Director: Svitlana Selivanova, Ukraine. Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt, Australia. This 100% independent and advertising free podcast needs your support. Subscribe, review and recommend. https://www.thehardestwordpodcast.com/...

Jul 12, 202233 minSeason 6Ep. 18

Ukraine Apology #11: Soldier and the Soldier's Wife

Some fight, some stay behind, both apologize. Note: the soldier and wife in this episode are not married to each other. They do however represent what millions of Ukrainians are currently going through. Visit our website for the videos. Audio Director: Brian Wallace, USA . Video Director: Svitlana Selivanova, Ukraine. Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt, Australia. This 100% independent and advertising free podcast needs your support. Subscribe, review and recommend. https://www.thehardestwordpod...

May 22, 202216 minSeason 6Ep. 15

Mother's Day 2022 Special: Mom's Favorite

For other's Day 2022 we're re-releasing this (somewhat controversial) apology. More importantly: happy Mother's Day to all the Moms and Mums out there.

May 08, 20224 minSeason 6Ep. 101

Ukraine Apology #10: From Russia With...Love?

Not every Russian is pro-Putin. Some think for themselves and have a soul. Visit our website for the video. Audio Director: Brian Wallace, USA . Video Director: Svitlana Selivanova, Ukraine. Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt, Australia. This 100% independent and advertising free podcast needs your support. Subscribe, review and recommend. https://www.thehardestwordpodcast.com/...

May 02, 20227 minSeason 6Ep. 14

Ukraine Apology #9: To My Cat + Bonus Apology

Animals are suffering along with their Ukrainian owners. NOTE: the video for this story is updated with a HAPPY ENDING. This episode features a BONUS apology from the archives: Gaza Kitty. Audio Director: Brian Wallace, USA . Video Director: Svitlana Selivanova, Ukraine. Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt, Australia. This 100% independent and advertising free podcast needs your help. Subscribe, review and recommend. https://www.thehardestwordpodcast.com/...

Apr 28, 202210 minSeason 6Ep. 13

Ukraine Apology #8: Guilt In A Safe Haven

Even safety feels bad in a war. Watch the videos our Ukraine-based Video Director Svitlana Selivanova is making for this series. Audio Director: Brian Wallace . Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt Now please - tell someone about this 100% independent and advertising free podcast immediately!...

Apr 24, 20229 minSeason 6Ep. 12

Ukraine Apology #7: Sorry Baba

A brat makes an apology. (Note - some swearing involved.) Audio Director: Brian Wallace . Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt Now please - tell someone about this podcast! Slava Ukraini!

Apr 20, 20229 minSeason 6Ep. 11

Ukraine Apology #6: Non-Combatant Male With Regrets

Not everybody wants to fight. Watch the video our Ukraine-based Video Director Svitlana Selivanova made for this episode. Audio Director: Brian Wallace . Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt Now please - tell someone about this podcast!

Apr 13, 20229 minSeason 6Ep. 10

Ukraine Apology #5: Olexandra Who Left

Unlike our first Ukraine apology from Maryana, Olexandra decided to leave the war behind. Here, she apologizes. Listen to them both. Audio Director: Brian Wallace Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt Check out our new, improved videos by Ukraine-based Video Director: Svitlana Selivanova.

Apr 06, 202210 minSeason 6Ep. 9

Ukraine Apology #4: Mother to Son

There is a haunting video to accompany this episode made by Ukrainian editor & cinematographer Svitlana Selivanova . Watch it - she made it in a war zone. This episode is audio directed by Brian Wallace of California. Host and creator Brett de Hoedt lives in Melbourne.

Apr 01, 202210 minSeason 6Ep. 8

Ukraine Apology #3: Fraternal Nations Myth Busted

The third in our series of apologies inspired by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This comes from a young man in Ukraine who once felt the pull of Russian "fraternal nations" propaganda. Brett also ventures into Reddit to ask Russians if they feel if they owe anybody an apology for the war. There are more Ukraine Apologies to come and they will break your heart. The Hardest Word showcases real apologies from real people. This 100% ad-free and independent podcast is brought to you by: Creator &am...

Mar 28, 202213 minSeason 6Ep. 7

Ukraine Apology #2: Belarusian Who Failed To Protest

This is the second in our series of apologies inspired by and in response to the criminal Russian invasion of Ukraine. It comes from a young man in Belarus. There are more to come. The Hardest Word showcases real apologies from real people. This 100% ad-free and independent podcast is brought to you by: Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt Audio Director: Brian Wallace . More at our website....

Mar 18, 202210 minSeason 6Ep. 7

Ukraine Apology #1 Maryana Who Stayed

This is the first in a series inspired by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Watch the moving video we have created for this episode . Maryana talks to us from Kharkiv - now a war zone. Her life has changed forever. We have apologies from Ukraine, Poland, Belarus and yes, Russia. They reveal personal and thepolitical aspects of this atrocity. The Hardest Word always airs real people making real apologies. Creator and host: Brett de Hoedt Audio director: Brian Wallace Website ....

Mar 14, 202212 minSeason 6Ep. 5

International Women's Day Re-Release

BONUS EPISODE: To mark IWD 2022 we have rereleased this collection of female apologies. They come from the types of people and places we rarely hear from - even within the feminist / woke / pro-diversity world. Not only that - they are uninterrupted and entirely free of corporate, celebrity or government pinkwashing. If you can't tell, we're pretty proud of them.

Mar 07, 202237 min

Abandoned! Arts Suppies & Good Intentions + Bonus Apology

Have you ever taken up a hobby, enjoyed it, then abandoned it? We travel to Atlanta, Georgia to listen to new Mum Shaniqua's apology to a collection of inanimate objects. Objects that seem to hold a strange amount of power over her. Plus a bonus apology on a similar theme from India. Creator and host: Brett de Hoedt Audio director: Brian Wallace Intern: Natalie Haddad www.thehardestwordpodcast.com...

Mar 05, 202211 minSeason 6Ep. 4

Professor of Bullying Apologizes

A university lecturer in Ireland has seen the error of his ways. Note: We are now twice as sorry. This episode has a bonus apology from the archives - another bully apologizes. We'll be doing this more often than not as a way to explore a theme and bring old apologies to new listeners. We are 100% independent and ad-free. Visit our website. Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt Audio Director: Brian Wallace Intern: Natalie Haddad...

Feb 26, 202212 minSeason 6Ep. 3

NEW: Prison Apology #2: He Ain't Joe King Anymore

He was once a comedian and radio host by the name of Joe King. Today he is prisoner 18362021 at US Penitentiary, Thomson in Illinois. Release date 2039. Note: the apology maker references suicide. The Hardest Word is an award-winning podcast created and hosted by Brett de Hoedt with Audio Director Brian Wallace and intern Natalie Haddad. The Justice Arts Coalition connected us to Joe and other prisoner withon the US prison system.Thankyou Wendy James....

Feb 18, 202211 minSeason 6Ep. 2

Season Six Premiere! Pocketbook

Welcome to series six of our unique, award-winning independent podcast. We open with a sweet, somewhat unnecessary apology from the Philippines but wait for it - there could be many more to come from this individual. Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt Audio director: Brian Wallace Intern: Natalie Haddad. We are all over the internet: Website Facebook Twitter We love reviews, subscriptions and apologies. Submit your via our website. Thanks for listening to our 100% independent production....

Feb 11, 20227 minSeason 6Ep. 1

NEW: Christmas Apology Collection 2021

Once again we have collected Christmas apologies. New apologies come from the UK, USA and appropriately enough - Turkey. Some are cute, others sad but all are inspired by Christmas. We've also thrown in a bitchy New Year's Eve apology for good measure. We wish you a merry Christmas however you mark it. God knows we deserve it. See you in January for our new season. There are two million podcasts but none like this. This 100% independent and advertising-free podcast is created by host Brett de Ho...

Dec 22, 202127 minSeason 5Ep. 11

NEW: About that night...

Decades after the event that inspires it, comes this anonymous apology from Melbourne Australia. It raises the question: does your behaviour from the past meet with your standards of today? Note: it deals with sexual assault. Audio director: Brian Wallace Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt We are all over the internet: Website Facebook Twitter We love reviews, subscriptions and apologies. Submit your via our website. Thanks for listening to our 100% independent production....

Sep 04, 20217 minSeason 5Ep. 13

NEW: Exit Interview

From South Africa comes this hot take from a former employee to her one-time boss. We hereby extend the boss the right of reply. Audio director: Brian Wallace Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt We are all over the internet: Website Facebook Twitter We love reviews, subscriptions and apologies. Submit your via our website. Thanks for listening to our 100% independent production....

Aug 08, 20219 minSeason 5Ep. 12

NEW: Brotherly Love in the Philippines

Relationships are complicated enough without falling for your girlfriend's sibling. From the Philippines comes this heartfelt apology. #LGBTIQ Audio director: Brian Wallace Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt We are all over the internet: Website Facebook Twitter We love reviews, subscriptions and apologies. Submit your via our website. Thanks for listening to our 100% independent production....

Jul 28, 202110 minSeason 5Ep. 11

NEW: Dead Uncle. Sorry, not sorry.

From Nigeria comes this apology from a nephew who is NOT mourning his Uncle's passing. Audio director: Brian Wallace Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt We are all over the internet: Website Facebook Twitter We love reviews, subscriptions and apologies. Submit your via our website. Thanks for listening to our 100% independent production....

Jul 17, 20216 minSeason 5Ep. 10

Hidden Gems: Workplace bullies, missing yoghurt & more.

We're taking a quick break this week. (We'd love to claim that we're at Centre Court Wimbledon soaking up the Pimms and strawberries but in truth we're just...taking a break.) Anyhow, enjoy this mixed bag of apologies from series one. Back with our regular scheduled programming next week. Audio director: Brian Wallace Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt We are all over the internet: Website Facebook Twitter We love reviews, subscriptions and apologies. Submit your via our website. Thanks for list...

Jul 10, 202116 minSeason 5Ep. 55

NEW: Dine and Dash Apology from San Francisco

From San Francisco comes this CCTV-inspired apology. The recipients - generously - accepted the apology and turned the crime into inspiration for generosity. Kudos to K-Elements BBQ . Watch the CCTV footage and local TV coverage of the crime. See the apology note. Audio director: Brian Wallace Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt We are all over the internet: Website Facebook Twitter We love reviews, subscriptions and apologies. Submit your via our website. Thanks for listening to our 100% ad-free...

Jul 02, 20215 minSeason 5Ep. 8

NEW: Nigerian Woman Apologizes for...Being Nigerian

Racism lives everywhere. Just ask Precious from Nigeria who is trying to make her way in this world. Audio director: Brian Wallace Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt We are all over the internet: Website Facebook Twitter We love reviews, subscriptions and apologies. Submit your via our website. Thanks for listening to our 100% independent production....

Jun 25, 20217 minSeason 5Ep. 7
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