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 | 12 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationSelf-Improvement | |||
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Breaking this brief winter freeze with a bonus episode featuring a conversation with Madeline Porsella and Mabel Capability Taylor, the creators of Mandylion Press, which "unearths lost literary gems written by women and weirdos in the (very) long ni... more
We've talked a lot about trying this season, but not enough about failing. In the season one finale, Ronald Young Jr. comes clean about failing his Try Hard project.
Episode transcript here: docs.google.com/document/d/15ysREUJm3-I9T8K6xCGT4... more
Zakiya Gibbons is rusty with dating women, so she goes to a queer speed dating event to shake the cobwebs off.
Episode transcript here: docs.google.com/document/d/1THYaMJZoV3e_45wsLsScbYxphcywyMIhltrJN0b4Ygc/edit?usp=sharing
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Josh Gondelman used to love playing basketball, but he can't seem to bring himself to play in his friend's long-running pickup game.
Check out Josh's standup special, Positive Reinforcement: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAvNlgpdKKo
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- 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
Canada2 months ago - Mind-blowing
So profoundly bad
Apple Podcasts1crunch-19
United States4 months 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 States4 months ago - 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 Podcasts5fallingsakura9United States6 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 States6 months ago
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What is Try Hard about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show focuses on the journey of individuals stepping out of their comfort zones to attempt activities they have long desired to try but never dared to pursue. Each episode features a conversation with a guest, exploring personal growth through shared experiences of vulnerability, humor, and the challenges faced in learning or achieving new skills. Topics typically include self-discovery, the emotional labor tied to these endeavors, and insights from various walks of life, making it relatable for audiences seeking encouragement in their own attempts at personal improvement. The format combines storytelling, reflection, and often light-hearted banter, creating an environment that is both uplifting and informative for listeners who relate ... more
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Recent guests on Try Hard include:
1. Zakiya Gibbons
2. Josh Gondelman
3. Rax King
4. Sabrina Imbler
5. Ceara Jane O'Sullivan
6. Diana Moskowitz
7. Yowei Shaw
8. Erika Casupanan
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