100 episodes

Real apologies from real people around the globe. Each short episode showcases an apology ranging from hilarious to heartbreaking. Hosted by the show's creator Brett de Hoedt. The show is intimate - total strangers reveal themselves - and genuinely most diverse. Apologies come from China, Palestine, Australia, Bangladesh, Macedonia, New Zealand, Kenya, the Philippines, India and more. Original score by Brian Wallace.

The Hardest Word Brett De Hoedt

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.4 • 16 Ratings

Real apologies from real people around the globe. Each short episode showcases an apology ranging from hilarious to heartbreaking. Hosted by the show's creator Brett de Hoedt. The show is intimate - total strangers reveal themselves - and genuinely most diverse. Apologies come from China, Palestine, Australia, Bangladesh, Macedonia, New Zealand, Kenya, the Philippines, India and more. Original score by Brian Wallace.

    Ukraine Apology: The Complete Compilation

    Ukraine Apology: The Complete Compilation

    We've collected our complete Ukraine series in the one place. Enjoy.
    Visit our website for the videos.
    Audio Director: Brian Wallace, USA.
    Video Director: Svitlana Selivanova, Ukraine.
    Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt, Australia.
    This 100% independent and advertising free podcast needs your support. Subscribe, review and recommend.
    https://www.thehardestwordpodcast.com/

    • 1 hr 38 min
    Ukraine Apology: The World Apologizes

    Ukraine Apology: The World Apologizes

    Our final Ukraine series features new apologies from a range places and perspectives.
    Visit our website for the videos.
    Audio Director: Brian Wallace, USA.
    Video Director: Svitlana Selivanova, Ukraine.
    Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt, Australia.
    This 100% independent and advertising free podcast needs your support. Subscribe, review and recommend.
    https://www.thehardestwordpodcast.com/

    • 32 min
    Ukraine Apologies: Soldier and the Soldier's Wife

    Ukraine Apologies: Soldier and the Soldier's Wife

    Some fight, some stay behind, both apologize. Note: the soldier and wife in this episode are not married to each other. They do however represent what millions of Ukrainians are currently going through. 
    Visit our website for the videos.
    Audio Director: Brian Wallace, USA.
    Video Director: Svitlana Selivanova, Ukraine.
    Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt, Australia.
    This 100% independent and advertising free podcast needs your support. Subscribe, review and recommend.
    https://www.thehardestwordpodcast.com/

    • 16 min
    Mothers Day 2022 Special #3: Mom to Daughter

    Mothers Day 2022 Special #3: Mom to Daughter

    Another episode from our archives in honour of Mother's Day

    • 3 min
    Mothers' Day 2022 Special #3: Step Mom to Her Step Child

    Mothers' Day 2022 Special #3: Step Mom to Her Step Child

    The third in our MD special.

    • 4 min
    Mothers' Day2022 Special #2

    Mothers' Day2022 Special #2

    Part two comes from the Phillipines. 

    • 3 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
16 Ratings

16 Ratings

RuthfromRochester ,

Really enjoying this!

Listening to my first episode of this podcast right now, and had to leave a review because it's so enjoyable so far. The production of the interviews is great, and I love the concept of the show. Great work, Brett.

The Blind Blogger ,

It’s about acceptance

The title doesn’t say it, but when you listen to the show; you realize that a big part of apology is acceptance. And he does a great job of bringing this out or letting his participants share this. Many talk about wishing they could do more, had done more, had behaved better, etc. But by apologizing they are also letting some of this go. In addition the host has a great radio voice. I could easily believe that he works for or had worked for NPR And the production values are incredible. The music, sounds, and transitions are always spot on. And his commentary before and after each apology lends just the right touch to each story. Hope you decide to give it a listen. The Blind Blogger Maxwell Ivey

My Stuttering Life ,

The Hardest Word To Say !

It's one of the most powerful words in the human language and I finally said to myself at the age of 40. It was very freeing and it allowed me to grow in ways that I never knew I could. What an AMAZING podcast showcasing apologies from around the world that run the gamut of life experiences. You've inspired me to create my own "Apology" episode for my podcast. Thank you for this podcast!

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