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Grown, a podcast from The Moth

Grown
Growing Up
Friendship
The Moth
Adulthood
Parental Relationships
Anime
Siblings
Couples Therapy
Will Smith
Mental Health
New York City
Rejection
One Piece
High School
Teenage Years
Kardashians
Reality TV
Celebrity Culture
Social Media
Quarter Life Crisis

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 ... more

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Latest Episodes

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.c... more

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.... more

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Recent Guests

Alyssa Ladd
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Daniela Llerena
Storyteller from The Moth
Episode: Parents: Moms, Dads, and What They Don’t Understand
Diavian Walters
A storyteller sharing her experience of overcoming harassment
Episode: Comfort Zone: Safety, Independence, and Spreading Your Wings
Ianna Banfield
A storyteller sharing her journey toward independence after a scary experience
Episode: Comfort Zone: Safety, Independence, and Spreading Your Wings
Christian Garland
Storyteller and former student
The Moth
Episode: Moral Compass: Mishaps, Mistakes, and Youthful Indiscretions
Stacey Bader Curry
Former CVS employee and movie theater staff
Episode: Moral Compass: Mishaps, Mistakes, and Youthful Indiscretions
Abigail Loor
An introvert who ventured to her first anime convention.
Episode: Nerding Out: Passions, Obsessions, and Media
Roger Lam
A passionate storyteller reflecting on his childhood obsessions with superheroes.
Episode: Nerding Out: Passions, Obsessions, and Media
Anaïs Cerina Irizarry Austin
Storyteller who shared her experience with music and belonging.
Episode: Outside Looking In: FOMO, Friends, and Falling Outs

Hosts

Aleeza Kazmi
Co-host, storyteller, and graduate of The Moth’s Education program, bringing a youthful perspective to the podcast through personal narratives and reflections on growing up.
Alfonso "Fonzo" Lacayo
Co-host and storyteller, also a graduate of The Moth’s Education program, contributing insightful and humorous commentary on the challenges of adolescence and early adulthood.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 274 ratings
  • Amazing!

    This podcast is incredible! It talks about everything that I have questions about. But…. I wish there were more episodes. Because this one of my favorite podcasts ever!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fun7863
    United States5 months ago
  • Where’d u go?

    You guys haven’t posted a new episode in months!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    gkdgvdbfj
    Canada8 months ago
  • Ready or not

    Bruh I love this song. I listened to it all the time.

    This podcast is so funnn

    Love to be grown

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    #yourbiggestfan😊
    United Statesa year ago
  • Loving it!!

    I love this podcast. It’s different than the other podcasts that I listen to and I love it. So…great work! Please keep it going.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hootyhoooooo
    United Statesa year ago
  • ❤️❤️❤️

    I love this show, I can connect to it so much. I am a twelve year old girl and just got my period. Keep posting!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    smokywolf3000
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the relatable content and personal storytelling that resonates with their own experiences of growing up.
Overall, the podcast is seen as a valuable space for discussing the complexities of adolescence and young adulthood.
The hosts exhibit strong chemistry, fostering a welcoming and engaging atmosphere that listeners enjoy.
Some feedback indicates distractions due to the hosts’ use of filler language, suggesting room for improvement in delivery.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#70
Indonesia/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#172
South Africa/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#205
Saudi Arabia/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#235
South Korea/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#246
Philippines/Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Growth-Spurt: Fashion and Telling Stories
Q: What would you tell young people who are thinking about telling their own story and about getting on stage?
You can do it. There is something special about getting up in front of people and telling a story from your life for five minutes. You deserve to be listened to.
Outside Looking In: FOMO, Friends, and Falling Outs
Q: What does it feel like now when you don't belong versus what it felt like when you were 16?
Fonzo reflects that being rejected feels less intense now and emphasizes how much he values the friendships he has discovered.
Outside Looking In: FOMO, Friends, and Falling Outs
Q: Aleeza, is there a time you felt like you didn't belong?
Aleeza shares that she struggles with the feeling of not belonging and often feels that voice in her head telling her she needs to change.
Outside Looking In: FOMO, Friends, and Falling Outs
Q: What did you mean by that?
Fonzo explains that the things you are around influence you and that wanting to be part of the community was a strong motivator.
Nerding Out: Passions, Obsessions, and Media
Q: How do you think that the things that you loved when you were a teenager shaped the person you are today?
I feel like the things that I loved back then, I still hold care for, but it's not like as intense as before.

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Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

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Content revolves around the nuanced phase of transition from adolescence to adulthood, focusing on the complexities and bittersweet experiences that arise during this time. Episodes feature heartfelt stories from co-hosts and guests, exploring themes such as first crushes, the struggle for self-identity, and familial relationships. The blend of storytelling and personal reflections, coupled with interviews and audio diaries, adds richness and variety, making it a relatable platform for listeners navigating their own journeys of growing up. The podcast is distinctively tailored for a younger audience, especially those in their late teens or early twenties, who are in the midst of introspection about their formative years and future aspiratio... more

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