Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids

It’s our final episode of season 6, and the 13th anniversary of Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids . To celebrate, we revisit some of our all-time favourite readings from the archives. Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron . Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook

Holly gets her friends out of jail, Vince lists his favourite things, Peggy crushes on Matthew Perry, and much more. Recorded live at The Royal Cinema in Toronto. Photos from our Toronto event Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron . Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook

Dan hates camp, Amanda gets naked in the rain, Ash has a crush on a barista, and much more. Recorded live at La Sala Rossa in Montréal. Photos from our Montréal event Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron . Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook

Amanda stinks up her school, Kate imagines a US-Canada war, Kayla describes Mr. Sexy, and much more. Recorded live at The Caveau in Moncton. Photos from our Moncton event Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron . Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook

Rachel predicts the future, Tim carries a knife, Sara compares Lucy Maud Montgomery to Stephen King, and much more. Recorded live at TWH Social in Kitchener. Show notes Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron . Photos from our Kitchener event Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron . Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook

Corrinne wants a pet gerbil, Heather wants to see balls, Lauryn wants to run away from home, and much more. Recorded live at The Broadway Theatre in Saskatoon. Show notes Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron . Photos from our Saskatoon event Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron . Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook

Emilia recounts her first kiss, Michelle tries to guilt her parents, Natalie recognizes the importance of eye health, and much more. Recorded live at the Royal Cinema in Toronto. Show notes Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron . Photos from our Toronto event Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron . Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook

Amy laments being a pre-teen, Krista writes a letter to her future self, Carolyn’s rabbit dies, and much more. Recorded live at The Carleton in Halifax. Show notes Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron . Photos from our Halifax event Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron . Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook

Marissa goes hottie hunting, Anna dislikes piano lessons, Jeni writes an unauthorized sequel to a 1964 young adult novel, and much more. Recorded live at the Victoria Event Centre in Victoria. Show notes Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron . Photos from our Victoria event Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron . Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook

Carol watches Titanic, Alan shares a pun-filled geography lesson, Ev contemplates success and failure, and much more. Recorded live at The York Theatre in Vancouver. Show notes Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron . Photos from our Vancouver event Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron . Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook

Zebariah hates Bill Gates, Haidee hates two of her friends, Loreen gives her sister a very unusual birthday card, and much more. Recorded live at the Victoria Event Centre in Victoria. Show notes Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron . Photos from our Victoria event Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron . Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook

Luke wants a pet, Holly goes to a teen dance, Suzan grieves for a llama, and much more. Recorded live at The Royal Cinema in Toronto. Show notes Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron . Photos from our Toronto event Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron . Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook

Brittany investigates a bank robbery, Mike can’t do yo-yo tricks, Ashley wants to pierce her tongue, and much more. Recorded live at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre in Fredericton. Show notes Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron . Photos from our Fredericton event Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron . Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook

To celebrate Canada Day this July 1, it’s a very special episode full of childhood and teenage writing about our home and native land. Letters to Canadian prime ministers, encounters with Canadian wildlife, a harsh introduction to Canadian weather, and much more. Show notes Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron . Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron . Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook

Cora stalks a boy, Jeff puts an unusual spin on a classic children’s story, Eliza learns about personification, and much more. Recorded live at La Sala Rossa in Montréal. Show notes Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron . Photos from our Montréal event Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron . Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook

Anna documents her first kiss, Laura regrets shoplifting, Eloise wants to rid the world of communism, and much more. Recorded live at The Rec Room in Edmonton. Show notes Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron . Photos from our Edmonton event Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron . Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook

Kate writes poems about Prince William, Lynette describes her first kiss, Hannah’s brothers fart in her room, and much more. Recorded live at The Artesian in Regina. Show notes Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron . Photos from our Regina event Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron . Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook

Hannah asks God an important question, Chris’s brother comes home, Marta loses her virginity, and much more. Recorded live at the Leacock Theatre at Mount Royal University in Calgary. Show notes Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron . Photos from our Calgary event Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron . Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook

Nisha gets drunk, Danielle falls in love on the bus, nobody eats the fish Jonah caught, and much more. Recorded live at La Sala Rossa in Montréal. Show notes Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron . Photos from our Montréal event Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron . Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook

Carley writes a postcard to a famous musician, Rheannon gets her heart broken, Sara shares a moral tale about wishes, and much more. Recorded live at the Park Theatre in Winnipeg. Show notes Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron . Photos from our Winnipeg event Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron . Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunes Join the email newsletter Upcoming live events Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan Twitter Instagram Facebook