A very special episode full of spooky, scary, spine-tingling childhood and teenage writing, recorded live across Canada.

Halloween Spooktacular

Remembering the good, the bad, and the awkward parts of growing up

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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.

"I don't feel like celebrating" (Anniversary Special)

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.

"Hugs and kisses aren't enough" (Toronto)

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.

"I'm writing this stark naked" (Montréal)

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.

"Mr. Sexy wears a thong" (Moncton)

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.
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Music by Podington Bear and Lullatone


Closing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by Sloan


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