Podcasts · Arts

Grown, a podcast from The Moth

Grown

34 episodes · in order

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.

More about the show

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.

Episodes

  1. Trailer

    · 2:29 · Trailer

    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…

  2. Crushed: Heartbreaks, first kisses, and catching feelings

    · 30 min · S1 E1

    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,…

  3. Search and Rescue: Feeling lost and getting found

    · 28 min · S1 E2

    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…

  4. Young Punks: Concerts, musical memories, and moving to NYC

    · 25 min · S1 E3

    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…

  5. Storytelling: Truth, transformation, and a haircut

    · 24 min · S1 E4

    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,…

  6. Family and Food: Dinner, drama, and deliciousness

    · 23 min · S1 E5

    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…

  7. At Home In Your Body: Puberty, body image, and swimsuits

    · 23 min · S1 E6

    Bodies, bodies, bodies. This episode is all about feeling comfortable in your own skin. Annie Beyer-Chafets undergoes an important surgery, and Adia Heyliger talks about body positivity. After that, we get real about…

  8. Culture and Identity: Periods, religion, and personal boundaries

    · 28 min · S1 E7

    Natural hair. A culture festival. Middle school jerks. In this episode, we hear stories of culture, identity, and how the two intertwine. Oleeta Fogden gets her first period, and Katiana Ciceron talks about the time…

  9. Secrets: Diaries, Twilight, and prom

    · 28 min · S1 E8

    Shhhhh. In this episode, we spill the tea. Shania tells us about getting her sibling ready for a dance, and Tim Manley’s love takes on a physical form. Plus, we step out into NYC to hear some secrets, and Aleeza reads…

  10. Growth-Spurt: Aleeza and Fonzo talk Anime and Fleetwood Mac

    · 16 min · S1 E9

    We’re hard at work on Season 2, but we wanted to give you some bonus content to tide you over until then. This summer, we’ll be releasing “growth spurts,” fun episodes that feature interesting conversations and cool…

  11. Growth-Spurt: Aleeza and Fonzo Host a Moth Radio Hour Episode

    · 52 min · S1 E10

    In our second “growth-spurt” (fun bonus content we’re releasing to tide you over to Season 2), we’re featuring an episode of The Moth Radio Hour that Aleeza and Fonzo hosted a while back. If you’re a fan of Grown,…

  12. Growth-Spurt: Getting Educated

    · 17 min · S1 E11

    On this Growth-Spurt, we play an episode of the main Moth podcast, filled with stories that deal with growing up. If you’re a student and want to bring Moth programming to your school, visit our website…

  13. Growth-Spurt: Fonzo and Aleeza talk Ladybug and tattoos

    · 14 min · S1 E12

    We’re still working on Season 2, but here’s another fun “Growth Spurt” to tide you over until then. This episode, we’re featuring two of our Apple Podcast bonus episodes - if you’d like to listen to all seven bonus…

  14. Growth-Spurt: Checking out Borrowed

    · 15 min · S1 E13

    We’re still hard at work on Season 2, but we wanted to share an episode from one of our favorite podcasts, “Borrowed.” If you like Grown, we think you’ll really resonate with Borrowed, especially this episode, all…

  15. Grown S2: Trailer

    · 2:26 · Trailer

    We’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!

  16. Siblings: Bonds, Rivalries, and Drama

    · 31 min · S2 E1

    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…

  17. Outside Looking In: FOMO, Friends, and Falling Outs

    · 31 min · S2 E2

    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…

  18. Nerding Out: Passions, Obsessions, and Media

    · 32 min · S2 E3

    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.…

  19. Moral Compass: Mishaps, Mistakes, and Youthful Indiscretions

    · 31 min · S2 E4

    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…

  20. Making Friends: BFFs, and Frenemies, and Cliques.

    · 34 min · S2 E5

    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…

  21. Great Expectations: Pressure, Hopes, and a Live Show

    · 35 min · S2 E6

    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…

  22. Comfort Zone: Safety, Independence, and Spreading Your Wings

    · 37 min · S2 E7

    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…

  23. Parents: Moms, Dads, and What They Don’t Understand

    · 36 min · S2 E8

    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…

  24. Introducing: Everyone's Business (But Mine) with Kara Berry

    · 1:02

    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…

  25. Growth-Spurt: Scotland and Anime

    · 18 min

    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…

  26. Introducing Couples Therapy with Naomi and Andy

    · 1:45

    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…

  27. Growth-Spurt: This Teenage Life

    · 20 min

    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…

  28. Growth-Spurt: Club Penguin 2.0 and Will Smith

    · 17 min

    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…

  29. Growth-Spurt: Aleeza's Time Machine

    · 11 min

    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…

  30. Growth-Spurt: Fonzo's Time Machine

    · 9:10

    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…

  31. Growth-Spurt: Looking Back at Secrets

    · 8:35

    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…

  32. Growth-Spurt: Looking Back at Rhythm

    · 8:04

    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…

  33. Growth-Spurt: Favorite Ep and Feeling Old

    · 16 min

    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…

  34. Growth-Spurt: Fashion and Telling Stories

    · 12 min

    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…

Shows are listed from Apple Podcasts' charts and directory, and Podcast Index where it is used. Every show and episode belongs to its publisher and plays from the publisher's own feed; this site hosts none of them. Explicit shows are for adult profiles only, and children’s profiles hear only children’s shows. More about this list.