10 episodes
Grown, a podcast from The Moth The Moth
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4.8 • 71 Ratings
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Grown is a podcast about the in-between: the nebulous, the liminal, the just plain weird time between those awkward teenage years and full-on adulthood. Grown is co-hosted by Aleeza Kazmi and Alfonso “Fonzo” Lacayo, two Moth storytellers and graduates of The Moth’s Education program who are on the cusp of adulthood themselves. Together, they guide listeners through true stories that deal with the challenges and joys of growing up. Using their unique points of view, Aleeza and Fonzo will discuss first crushes, culture, identity, secrets, and more.
Like The Moth Podcast, Grown centers these fresh, personal stories told at Moth events worldwide—but Grown also features conversations with the storytellers themselves, on the street interviews, audio diaries from young voices, and more. Grown is a podcast that reminds us that no matter how old we are, we’re never fully grown.
New episodes drop bi-weekly on Wednesdays beginning on February 8, 2023. Start by listening to Episode 1, Crushed: Heartbreaks, first kisses, and catching feelings.
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Bonus: Chicken and Burgers
On Grown's fourth bonus episode, Aleeza and Fonzo talk about their favorite fast food chains.
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Family and Food: Dinner, drama, and deliciousness
Apple cake. Pizza. Dinner parties. In this mouthwatering (sorry) episode, food connects everyone. Luna Azcurrain creates a Thanksgiving tradition with her grandfather, and Lu Levin desperately tries to grow up. We visit a food festival, and Aleeza and Fonzo talk about their families.
Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo
Storytellers: Luna Azcurrain and Lu Levin
Follow Grown on TikTok or Instagram @GrownPod
For more information on the people who make Grown, visit our website: grownpod.com -
Bonus: First Date Stories and Moth Shows
On Grown's third bonus episode, Aleeza and Fonzo answer EVEN MORE questions from listeners. What stories do they tell on first dates? Listen to find out.
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Storytelling: Truth, transformation, and a haircut
In this episode, Aleeza and Fonzo discuss how storytelling changed their lives and share how they first met. Fonzo recounts a particularly memorable haircut, and Aleeza tells us about being crush-crazy. Plus, conversations about expressing who you really are.
Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo
Storytellers: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo
Follow Grown on TikTok or Instagram @GrownPod
For more information on the people who make Grown, visit our website: grownpod.com -
Bonus: Stevie Nicks and Twilight
On Grown's second bonus episode, Aleeza and Fonzo answer some more questions from listeners. If you wanted to hear Aleeza sing a snippet of an Iron and Wine song, well, this is the bonus ep for you!
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Young Punks: Concerts, musical memories, and moving to NYC
Sketchy concerts. LGBTQIA+ spaces. Baby Keem. In this episode, we examine how music shapes our identity. Eddy Laughter takes us to her first punk show, and Alistair Bane explores moving to New York as a young man in the 80s. After that, Eddy and Alistair talk to each other about queerness, live music, and memory. Fonzo and Aleeza discuss the pitfalls of judging others based on their music taste and pre-pandemic concerts.
Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo
Storytellers: Eddy Laughter and Alistair Bane
Follow Grown on TikTok or Instagram @GrownPod
For more information on the people who make Grown, visit our website: grownpod.com
Customer Reviews
Amazing!! So relatable and great hosts!
I absolutely love each episode so far, the hosts voices are so cathartic and the stories are super relatable. So excited to continue listening and hope there’s more to come!!!
Amazing Podcast!
I’ve been a fan of The Moth for a long time, and I can’t get enough! The hosts have incredible chemistry that make me feel like I’ve known them personally. I’m really excited to see the next themes for Grown, it’s extremely relatable and made me smile throughout listening.
Love this!
Such a great addition to The Moth podcasts!