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Written Off

Lemonada Media
Mental Health
Parenting
Grief
Death
Reproductive Justice
Midlife
Aging
Parent-Child Relationship
Gun Violence
Trauma
Emotional Safety
Palliative Care
Hospice
Caregiving
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Boulder, Colorado
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Tisha Campbell

Walter Thompson-Hernández speaks with formerly incarcerated young writers whose work will be read over the course of the season by creatives like John Legend, Issa Rae, Yvonne Orji, Karamo Brown, Jay Ellis, Keke Palmer, Julio Torres, and Jesse Williams. Vulnerable poems and honest stories play out against a tailored soundtrack with original music. From Lemonada Media and Black Bar Mitzvah. The voi... more

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Recent Guests

Nadia Bowers
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Nikki Deloach
Actress, producer, and advocate, known for her role in the Mickey Mouse Club and various Hallmark movies.
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Roz Chast
Renowned cartoonist known for her work in The New Yorker and her insightful, humorous takes on daily life and aging.
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Julie McFadden
Hospice and palliative care nurse with a focus on demystifying death
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Doug Mass
Retired Clark County Sheriff's Office Detective
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Jamie Grissom
Sister of Jamie Grissom, a victim who disappeared.
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Fumiko Chino
A woman whose husband faced severe medical debt due to cancer treatment.
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Noam Levy
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Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 469 ratings
  • Moving, Poigiant

    It is really amazing how much healing and solace these kids get from writing. Kudos to the actors who read their work for them. It takes so little to give so much to people who needed support and affirmation. The podcast could have better production values, but that doesn’t really detract from the worth of the content.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    LBS301
    United States3 years ago
  • A Work of Art

    An incredible podcast that helps us listen to unheard voices in a very poetic manner. I am constantly amazed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Victor Mpore
    United States4 years ago
  • One of the best imho

    There’s just something about this show…oh, I know what it is! It’s real. Like real real, not “reality show” real. It covers a wide range of the real deal. Face on. Creatively. I am very fond of real people and this show covers that, which the world needs more of. Topics that matter. People who are changing the world. Love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Theme of the Day
    United States4 years ago
  • Beautiful

    Inspiring, beautiful…

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    5
    Karina's laptop
    United States5 years ago
  • Giving voice

    Those who have been cast off, thrown under the rug or generally lost in the broken social safety net are given a chance to heal and be heard. Love to all those who’ve had to and are walking such a path.

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    Tiny taint dancer
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The production quality is noted as good, with production values sometimes mentioned as improvable but not at the expense of the content.
Overall, the show is deeply moving and voices the unheard with honesty and care.
Listeners value the authentic storytelling and the emotional depth of conversations with creators and caregivers.

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Q: How have you managed that childhood anxiety as you've gotten older?
In some ways, I ignore it; I cope with it not well and still have a lot of health paranoia.
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Q: What do you think is the best part about being your age right now?
Every moment that I'm not in pain or that somebody I love is not in pain just feels fantastic and makes you more aware as you get older.
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Q: Was it a challenge to balance work and motherhood? How was straddling both universes for you?
I had a wonderful husband who was a great father, and we approached our adventure together with an open mindset.
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Q: What's the best part about being your age?
You just don't give a shit. You just don't care about trivial things anymore.
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Q: What is hospice, and what is palliative care?
Hospice is a service that allows people to live the rest of their lives in comfort, usually at home, putting emphasis on life rather than dying. Palliative care manages symptoms of chronic illnesses and should be available to everyone diagnosed with life-limiting conditions.

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What is Written Off about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show spotlights formerly incarcerated young writers and their work read by notable creatives, pairing intimate spoken-word pieces with thoughtful conversation and a tailored musical backdrop. Across episodes, themes of storytelling as validation, resilience, and reinsertion into society recur, along with explorations of trauma, caregiving, aging, and personal transformation. While anchored in personal testimony, guests' voices are amplified by a curated creative ecosystem, making the format both intimate and scalable for broader social impact. The series stands out for refusing to let marginalized voices stay unheard, pairing vulnerability with high-profile literary and acting collaborations that broaden reach and relevance for listene... more

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2. Nikki Deloach
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4. Julie McFadden
5. Doug Mass
6. Jamie Grissom
7. Fumiko Chino
8. Noam Levy

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