Show overview
Grown, a podcast from The Moth launched in 2023 and has put out 34 episodes, alongside 2 trailers or bonus episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 10 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence, with the show now in its 2nd season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 13 min and 31 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Arts show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 1.6 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. Published by Grown.
From the publisher
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.Start by listening to Episode 1, Crushed: Heartbreaks, first kisses, and catching feelings.
Latest Episodes
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Growth-Spurt: Fashion and Telling Stories
Once again, here’s some great bonus content to tide you over until Season 3.On this growth-spurt, Fonzo and Aleeza be answering some questions and talking about youth fashion.For more information on the people who make grown, visit grownpod.com
Growth-Spurt: Favorite Ep and Feeling Old
Once again, here’s some great bonus content to tide you over until Season 3.On this growth-spurt, Fonzo and Aleeza be answering some questions and talking about social media.For more information on the people who make grown, visit grownpod.com
Growth-Spurt: Looking Back at Rhythm
Once again, here’s some great bonus content to tide you over until Season 3.On this growth-spurt, we'll be taking a look at a story from Season 1 that really connected with Fonzo.For more information on the people who make grown, visit grownpod.com
Growth-Spurt: Looking Back at Secrets
Once again, here’s some great bonus content to tide you over until Season 3.On this growth-spurt, we'll be taking a look at a story from Season 1 that really connected with Aleeza.For more information on the people who make grown, visit grownpod.com
Growth-Spurt: Fonzo's Time Machine
Once again, here’s some great bonus content to tide you over until Season 3.On this growth-spurt, we'll be taking a look at the person Fonzo was at 16, turns out he had a fade!For more information on the people who make grown, visit grownpod.com
Growth-Spurt: Aleeza's Time Machine
Once again, here’s some great bonus content to tide you over until Season 3.On this growth-spurt, we'll be taking a look at the person Aleeza was at 16 - and her misadventures dying her hair.For more information on the people who make grown, visit grownpod.com
Growth-Spurt: Club Penguin 2.0 and Will Smith
Once again, here’s some great bonus content to tide you over until Season 3. And we’ll be featuring two of our Apple Podcast bonus episodes - if you’d like to listen to all of the bonus episodes right now, subscribe to Moth Uninterrupted on Apple Podcasts. Enjoy! For more information on the people who make grown, visit grownpod.com
Growth-Spurt: This Teenage Life
Aleeza and Fonzo talk to teens about what it really means to grow up, and the moments they realized they were actually adults. This episode is a collaboration with the incredible podcast, This Teenage Life. You can find This Teenage Life wherever you get your podcasts, or visit their website: https://thisteenagelife.org/ For more information on the people who make grown, visit grownpod.com
Introducing Couples Therapy with Naomi and Andy
Open your hearts and loosen your butts! On Couples Therapy, real life couple and real life comedians Naomi Ekperigin (Netflix's The Standups, Mythic Quest) and Andy Beckerman (Beginnings Podcast) gab with their favorite actors and comics about their romantic pasts, presents and futures and answer YOUR relaysh Qs with all the wisdom two unlicensed entertainers can possibly contain! Mental health, romance and jokes from folks like Nia DaCosta, Bowen Yang, Bob the Drag Queen, Aidy Bryant, Kumail Nanjiani, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Tig Notaro, Danielle Brooks, Michelle Buteau and more! Click here or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts from!
Growth-Spurt: Scotland and Anime
We wanted to give you some great bonus content to tide you over until Season 3. For this growth-spurt we’re featuring two of our Apple Podcast bonus episodes - if you’d like to listen to all of the bonus episodes right now, subscribe to Moth Uninterrupted on Apple Podcasts. Enjoy! For more information on the people who make grown, visit grownpod.com
Introducing: Everyone's Business (But Mine) with Kara Berry
Everyone's Business (But Mine) is a deep dive into the shallow end of society - pop culture and reality culture alike, and host Kara Berry is your lifeguard! Everyone's Business (But Mine) features recaps of your favorite reality shows, round ups of what's new in the world of celebrity and deep dives on the most niche corners of the internet, so jump on in - the water is fine.
S2 Ep 8Parents: Moms, Dads, and What They Don’t Understand
So... do they just not understand? In this mommy AND daddy issue episode, we take a look at how much our parents shape who we are. Alyssa Ladd finds comfort in her dad, and Daniela Llerena tries to get her parents to understand anime. Plus, we get to meet Aleeza and Fonzo's moms! Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo Storytellers: Alyssa Ladd and Daniela Llerena Follow Grown on TikTok or Instagram @GrownPod For more information on the people who make Grown, along with original illustrations by Sarah DiMichele, visit our website: grownpod.com
S2 Ep 7Comfort Zone: Safety, Independence, and Spreading Your Wings
We explore the balance between being safe and spreading your wings. Diavian Walters shares a harrowing experience on the train and Ianna Banfield becomes a little more independent. Content warning: a story in this episode deals with sexual harassment. Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo Storytellers: Diavian Walters and Ianna Banfield Follow Grown on TikTok or Instagram @GrownPod For more information on the people who make Grown, along with original illustrations by Sarah DiMichele, visit our website: grownpod.com
S2 Ep 6Great Expectations: Pressure, Hopes, and a Live Show
Pressure. Hopes. What the heck do you do after high school?!?! In this episode, recorded in front of a live audience, we look at how we live up to, or ignore, the expectations people set on us. Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo Storytellers: Aleeza Kazmi and David Lepelstat Follow Grown on TikTok or Instagram @GrownPod For more information on the people who make Grown, along with original illustrations by Sarah DiMichele, visit our website: grownpod.com
S2 Ep 5Making Friends: BFFs, and Frenemies, and Cliques.
BFFs. Frenemies. Finding your clique. We'll explore how we actually make friends. Eric Carrera goes on a pizza run and Jenna Ulizio finds her people at camp. After that, we talk to high school students about the dos and don'ts of modern friendship. Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo Storytellers: Eric Carrera and Jenna Ulizio Follow Grown on TikTok or Instagram @GrownPod For more information on the people who make Grown, along with original illustrations by Sarah DiMichele, visit our website: grownpod.com
S2 Ep 4Moral Compass: Mishaps, Mistakes, and Youthful Indiscretions
Mishaps. Mistakes. Youthful indiscretions. In this episode, we'll explore how to create your own sense of ethics. Christian Garland learns a lesson from his grandpa and Stacey Bader Curry plans a heist. Then, Moth EDU students tell us about a time they had to choose between right and wrong. Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo Storytellers: Christian Garland and Stacey Bader Curry Follow Grown on TikTok or Instagram @GrownPod For more information on the people who make Grown, along with original illustrations by Sarah DiMichele, visit our website: grownpod.com
S2 Ep 3Nerding Out: Passions, Obsessions, and Media
Anime. The Jonas Brothers. Twilight. We'll figure out how your passions shape who you are. Abigail Loor shares a story about finding a space in an anime convention and Roger Lam wears his superhero t-shirts with pride. Plus, Fonzo talks One Piece and David Lepelstat goes to the Brooklyn Comic Con. Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo Storytellers: Abigail Loor and Roger Lam Follow Grown on TikTok or Instagram @GrownPod For more information on the people who make Grown, along with original illustrations by Sarah DiMichele, visit our website: grownpod.com
S2 Ep 2Outside Looking In: FOMO, Friends, and Falling Outs
FOMO. Friend fallouts. Feeling like you don't belong. We'll find out what happens when you're on the outside looking in. Moth EDU Storyteller Anaïs Cerina Irizarry Austin listens to some cool music and Hannah Citron understands a squid. Plus, Aleeza and Fonzo talk about the times when they tried to fit in. Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo Storytellers: Anaïs Cerina Irizarry Austin and Hannah Citron Follow Grown on TikTok or Instagram @GrownPod For more information on the people who make Grown, along with original illustrations by Sarah DiMichele, visit our website: grownpod.com
S2 Ep 1Siblings: Bonds, Rivalries, and Drama
Bonds. Rivalries. Drama. In this episode, we explore how much our siblings shape who we are. Saad Najam finds peace with his brother and Meredith Morrison takes center stage. Then, we talk to Moth EDU students about the best and worst parts of being a sibling. Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo Storytellers: Saad Najam and Meredith Morrison Follow Grown on TikTok or Instagram @GrownPod For more information on the people who make Grown, along with original illustrations by Sarah DiMichele, visit our website: grownpod.com
Grown S2: Trailer
trailerWe’re so excited for Grown Season 2!!! The first episode will launch on Wednesday, October 25th, and if you haven’t yet, you can binge the first season of Grown wherever you get your podcasts!