The Hardest Word

By Brett De Hoedt

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 - ... more

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How many episodes does The Hardest Word have?

The podcast currently has 125 episodes available.

The Hardest Word episodes:

November 07, 2019 The Hardest Word Episode 14: Driven to Tears
This apology from Urislav in St Petersbug Russia is a hopeless romantic. And the object of his affection? His first car. It's a case of buyer's remorse in the form of an apology and a charming one to boot.

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The Hardest Word is an intimate podcast for grown-ups that might be the medium's most diverse show. It's often heartbreaking though at times its plain gobsmacking. We are an independent production. Subscribing to us means a *lot*. Rating us on your podcast app means even more. We are 100% dependent on listeners contributing their apology. Find out more: https://www.thehardestwordpodcast.com/make-your-apology Audio direction and original score Brian Wallace, creator and host Brett de Hoedt. A Radio Hootville / Podcasts of Justice production.
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November 01, 2019 The Hardest Word Episode 13: Second Best Child
This apology from Cathy in Virginia USA to her second-born child will discomfort some people but it's honest, and there's a happy ending.

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https://www.thehardestwordpodcast.com/episodes
The Hardest Word is an intimate podcast for grown-ups that might be the medium's most diverse show. It's often heartbreaking though at times its plain gobsmacking. We are an independent production. Subscribing to us means a *lot*. Rating us on your podcast app means even more. We are 100% dependent on listeners contributing their apology. Find out more: https://www.thehardestwordpodcast.com/make-your-apology Audio direction and original score Brian Wallace, creator and host Brett de Hoedt. A Radio Hootville / Podcasts of Justice production.
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October 27, 2019 The Hardest Word, Episode 12 Dear Daddy
This apology to a Father from his daughter comes from New York. It's sad but beautifully written and performed. There are lessons to be learnt from these few minutes.

Listen to all our episodes:

https://www.thehardestwordpodcast.com/episodes
The Hardest Word is an intimate podcast for grown-ups that might be the medium's most diverse show. It's often heartbreaking though at times its plain gobsmacking. We are an independent production. Subscribing to us means a *lot*. Rating us on your podcast app means even more. We are 100% dependent on listeners contributing their apology. Find out more: https://www.thehardestwordpodcast.com/make-your-apology Audio direction and original score Brian Wallace, creator and host Brett de Hoedt. A Radio Hootville / Podcasts of Justice production.
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October 21, 2019 The Hardest Word. Episode 11: Dear Monkey
The Hardest Word kicks off season 2 with a piece of audio you won't hear anywhere else - Denis from Kenya apologizes to a monkey.
Season two episodes are shorter and more convenient to listen to - usually featuring only one apology. Coming up - a man apologizes to his car, a Mother apologizes to hear less favoured child and two strangers from opposite ends of the world apologize to the very same thing. Subscribe and stay in touch via social media. Audio direction and original score Brian Wallace, creator and host Brett de Hoedt. A Radio Hootville / Podcasts of Justice production.

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October 01, 2019 Season 1's Top 5 Apologies Voted By You
The Hardest Word listeners are an opinionated bunch. These are your five favorite apologies from season one as voted by you. This is an ideal way to introduce yourself to the show. Enjoy.
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April 27, 2019 The Hardest Word Episode 10: Genocide
A very special episode with a single apology that will stay with you for a long time. The 1994 Rwandan genocide saw the death of 800,000 people in 100 days. Today's apology is from a man who had a chance to save his neighbour's life from the slaughter - but didn't. Listen and ask yourself - would you have acted differently? This is the final episode of series one. There are more to come. Subscribe and stay in touch via social media. Audio direction and original score Brian Wallace, creator and host Brett de Hoedt. A Radio Hootville / Podcasts of Justice production.

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April 27, 2019 The Hardest Word Episode 9: Places
Apologies of all sorts from Colombia, Palestine, Bangladesh and Nigeria. These apologies are all reluctant. The contributors want to stay and help their homelands but feel that the best days are long gone. This intimate podcast might be the medium's most diverse show. It's certainly touching and often gobsmacking. Audio direction and original score Brian Wallace, creator and host Brett de Hoedt. A Radio Hootville / Podcasts of Justice production. certainly touching and often gobsmacking.
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11min
April 27, 2019 The Hardest Word Episode 8: Miscellaneous Pt 2
Apologies of all sorts from Macedonia, Gaza, USA and India. The owner of [email protected] gets an apology as do sexist bastards everywhere and the almighty. Just another miscellaneous mixed bag of apologies. This intimate podcast might be the medium's most diverse show. It's certainly touching and often gobsmacking. Audio direction and original score Brian Wallace, creator and host Brett de Hoedt. A Radio Hootville / Podcasts of Justice production. certainly touching and often gobsmacking. Audio direction and original score Brian Wallace, creator and host Brett de Hoedt. A Radio Hootville / Podcasts of Justice production.
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11min
April 27, 2019 The Hardest Word Episode 7: Miscellaneous Pt 1
Apologies of all sorts from Poland, England, Malaysia and beyond. Is your sexuality something to apologize for? What about stealing the "best yoghurt in the city"? You decide. This intimate podcast might be the medium's most diverse show. It's certainly touching and often gobsmacking. Audio direction and original score Brian Wallace, creator and host Brett de Hoedt. A Radio Hootville / Podcasts of Justice production.
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17min
April 27, 2019 The Hardest Word Episode 6: Thyself
This episode's theme - thyself. Apologies from Egypt, Pakistan, Kenya and the Philippines. The final apology from a young Kenyan woman to her own body is uplifting. This intimate podcast might be the medium's most diverse show. It's certainly touching and often gobsmacking. Audio direction and original score Brian Wallace, creator and host Brett de Hoedt. A Radio Hootville / Podcasts of Justice production.
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17min

FAQs about The Hardest Word:

How many episodes does The Hardest Word have?

The podcast currently has 125 episodes available.