Try Hard
Alex Sujong LaughlinIt’s so hard to try something new. Maybe you dream of playing guitar, or speaking fluent Spanish. Maybe you want to learn to tap dance or do magic tricks or yodel.
But what if you had a little help?
On Try Hard, Alex Sujong Laughlin helps one ordinary person do the thing they never thought they could do. The process is embarrassing and uncomfortable, but hopefully always worth it.
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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 7 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationSelf-Improvement | |||
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Sabrina Imbler is afraid of bugs, but they are working on a book about bugs. What to do?! In this episode, they attempt to catch and pin dragonflies.
Episode transcript here: docs.google.com/document/d/1Zyi-6wY81SosLtcs1y0vZXufOcFwobddFQMCe... more
Ceara Jane O'Sullivan takes a gymnastics class in an attempt to finally master the ultimate cool girl trick: the cartwheel.
Check out Ceara's podcast, Petty Crimes, here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/petty-crimes/id1612693094
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Diana Moskovitz never learned to ride a bike when she was a child. Can she make her K-drama Han River bike riding dream come true?
Episode transcript here: docs.google.com/document/d/1CR1x7BM2vyw_t44kvnvXehKfZLjkTLbYgwQCid3vgEQ/edit?usp=sha... more
What happens when a wallflower tries to stand in the spotlight?
Check out Yowei's podcast, Proxy.
Episode transcript here: docs.google.com/document/d/1q866ZRKA_MsysRPo1QQlBBESRfIksmQeZNFmbS_DUOg/edit?usp=sharing
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- Aren’t we all try hard?
I loved Alex on Normal gossip and love her new venture. Life is filled with moments where you don’t quite know what you’re doing and hope no one notices. So hearing people describe how they’re trying a new thing is cathartic and entertaining.
Apple Podcasts5fallingsakura9
United States2 months ago - Unordinary People
I’m really enjoying this podcast so far! But I do think it’s strange to say that ordinary people are conquering the things they are afraid to do, but they aren’t actually ordinary people. The winner of Survivor worried about being recognized at Karaoke isn’t ordinary to me. I would much rather hear this from the POV of your local bodega owner or grocery bagger, bus driver, barista etc. As if Studs Terkel said, “Hey, let me talk to the general American populous about what they are afraid to do an... more
Apple Podcasts4BabsOmalUnited States2 months ago - Wholesome
Great to listen to while doing something difficult!
Apple Podcasts5Adunks11United States2 months ago - This is great
I really enjoyed this. A great blend of humor, empathy, help and wholesomeness.
Apple Podcasts5FlyingraisinUnited States2 months ago - Great podcast!
Great pod! Extremely relatable, lots of honesty, but also well-edited and a really manageable length. Plus Alex has a great delivery and a lot of insight. Cant wait for the next episode!
Apple Podcasts5Kent scrambleUnited States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #204 | United States/Education/Self-Improvement |
Apple Podcasts | #90 |  Canada/Education/Self-Improvement |
Apple Podcasts | #202 | Canada/Education |
Apple Podcasts | #53 |  New Zealand/Education/Self-Improvement |
Apple Podcasts | #108 | New Zealand/Education |
Apple Podcasts | #110 |  Finland/Education/Self-Improvement |
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What is Try Hard about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A unique exploration of personal growth, this series focuses on the challenges faced by individuals trying to undertake new experiences that push them outside their comfort zones. Each episode features engaging conversations with guests who share their stories about overcoming fears and pursuing long-desired endeavors, whether it's public speaking, singing, or yoga. The host, Alex Sujong Laughlin, combines humor with empathy to create an atmosphere that encourages vulnerability and authenticity, inviting listeners to reflect on their own life goals and self-improvement journeys. This show distinguishes itself with its relatable content featuring real-life people achieving personal milestones, often with comic relief to diffuse the inherent ... more
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1. Normal Gossip
2. Maintenance Phase
3. Proxy with Yowei Shaw
4. Petty Crimes
5. Culture Study Podcast
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1. Sabrina Imbler
2. Ceara Jane O'Sullivan
3. Diana Moskowitz
4. Yowei Shaw
5. Erika Casupanan
6. Mattie Lubchansky
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