Grown, a podcast from The Moth

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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. Join co-hosts Aleeza Kazmi and Alfonso “Fonzo” Lacayo as they present true stories that deal with the challenges and joys of growing up. Our first two episodes drop Wednesday, February 8th, 2023, and then we’ll have a new episode every two weeks. Join us!

Crushed: Heartbreaks, first kisses, and catching feelings

Young love. Erotic fan fiction. Secrets spilled or slipped. In this episode, Fonzo and Aleeza get crushed by crushes. David Lepelstat tells us about his first kiss, and Sasha Im’s mom reads her diary. Plus, relationship talk -- including an awkward reveal from our co-hosts. Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo Storytellers: David Lepelstat and Sasha Im Follow Grown on TikTok or Instagram @GrownPod For more information on the people who make Grown, visit our website: grownpod.com

Search and Rescue: Feeling lost and getting found

Mental health. City adventures. Rescue dogs. In this episode, we set out to find ourselves. Esther Messe comes to understand her intrusive thoughts and Wilson Portorreal welcomes a new family member. Then, we go out to a flea market to talk about loss, and Aleeza and Fonzo get real about mental health. Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo Storytellers: Esther Messe and Wilson Portorreal Follow Grown on TikTok or Instagram @GrownPod

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

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