Try Hard
Alex Sujong LaughlinAlex Sujong Laughlin has conversations with people about the ways they're redefining themselves, from major life changes to picking up new hobbies.
Be a try hard. We double dog dare you.
Created by Alex Sujong Laughlin and Defector Media.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 20 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Self-ImprovementEducation | |||
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Alex Sujong Laughlin interviews Hrishikesh Hirway of the podcasts Song Exploder, West Wing Weekly, and Home Cooking, about his music career right after the release of his new album, In The Last Hour of Light.
Episode transcript here: docs.go... more
Alex Sujong Laughlin talks to LEGEND Alexander Chee about the process of writing, delivering, and taking back his novel, "The Queen of the Night." They talk about how he maintained confidence in his creative vision over the 11 years it took to finish... more
Alex Sujong Laughlin talks to writer Morgan Jerkins about how she made the move to New York for her writing career, and how she's managed to protect her softness in the process.
Episode transcript here: docs.google.com/document/d/1gwFJDScys5... more
Alex Sujong Laughlin talks to Jazmine Green, aka CMD+Jazmine about how queer raves were the site of both her gender transition and her evolution into a musician and DJ.
Episode transcript here: docs.google.com/document/d/1mRub5-XnAfjSye31rxa... more
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- So glad
So glad to find try hard as I’m going through some tough transitions and trying to find new balance as a recovering perfectionist ;). It’s honest, vulnerable, and human.
Apple Podcasts5Lancinglugnut
United Statesa month ago - 2nd season is so far from the show I fell in love with 💔
The first season was something special and unique, now this just feels like every other interview podcast. Season 1 felt like something from the golden days of podcasting, like Mystery Show. It felt local, personal, relatable, original.
I care much more about the experiences of everyday try hards, than why an already very successful person chose a different career path. Don’t we have enough of those shows already?
I understand the creator had to make some changes to make the show sustainable,... more
Apple Podcasts1Carmen SanfranciscoUnited States3 months ago - Uplifting and Relatable
I really enjoy listening to this podcast and I’m looking forward to future episodes. As someone who’s been recovering from an injury for over a year, Try Hard is a great reminder that it’s still possible to get back out there and just do my best no matter the outcome. Alex, you have no idea how much of a positive impact your podcast is having on my spirit and my recovery. Thank you!!
Apple Podcasts5Amanda Sabourin
Canada8 months ago - Mind-blowing
So profoundly bad
Apple Podcasts1crunch-19United Statesa year ago - Thought-provoking and human
This one’s a slow burn for me. I was sucked in immediately by the honesty and relatability of the first episode, and while
I haven’t felt as deeply struck by the others as I was that first one, I find that I am really appreciating the subtle thematic narrative unfolding across the first season. The episodes really stick with me and have provoked a lot of self-reflection and reminiscing about my own experiences trying scary new things.
Apple Podcasts4Shortstak111United Statesa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #210 | United States/Education/Self-Improvement |
Apple Podcasts | #77 | Canada/Education/Self-Improvement |
Apple Podcasts | #164 | Canada/Education |
Apple Podcasts | #196 |  Australia/Education/Self-Improvement |
Apple Podcasts | #201 |  South Korea/Education/Self-Improvement |
Apple Podcasts | #208 |  Poland/Education/Self-Improvement |
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What is Try Hard about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Listeners are drawn to candid, human conversations about personal growth, career pivots, and creative reinvention. Episodes frequently center on navigating big life changes (parenthood, moving cities, shifting careers), exploring artistic or entrepreneurial projects, and building a sense of home or community in challenging environments. The show often features guests who are writers, musicians, journalists, or media creators sharing practical stories of trying something new, balancing ambition with well-being, and staying humane under pressure. A standout element is the host's intimate, coach-like approach that blends vulnerability with actionable takeaways, making it helpful for anyone curious about self-improvement, resilience, and pursui... more
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Recent guests on Try Hard include:
1. Hrishikesh Hirway
2. Alexander Chee
3. Morgan Jerkins
4. Jasmine Green
5. Anna Sale
6. Aaron Edwards
7. Ingrid Nilsen
8. Madeline Porsella
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