The Hardest Word
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 - total strangers reveal themselves - and genuinely most diverse. Apologies come from China, Palestine, Australia, Bangladesh, Macedonia, New Zealand, Kenya, the Philippines, India and more. Original score by Brian Wallace.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 9 minutes
- Episodes
- 100
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2022
The Hardest Word Season 5 Trailer
Our award-winning podcast returns with apologies from across the globe. Still 100% independent, still telling stories you won't hear anywhere else. Our first apology comes from the RJ Donovan Correct…
Mother's Day 2021 #7: Mom to Daughter Apology
To honor Mother's Day we are re-releasing a series of Mom-related episodes. Real people making real apologies to Moms and from Moms.
Happy Mother's Day to all Mothers!
Note: Season 5 starts thi…
Mother's Day 2021 #6: Step Mom to Step Daughter
To honor Mother's Day we are re-releasing a series of Mom-related episodes. Real people making real apologies to Moms and from Moms.
Happy Mother's Day to all Mothers!
Note: Season 5 starts thi…
Mother's Day 2021 #5: Dear Mom - A Filipino Son Apologizes
To honor Mother's Day we are re-releasing a series of Mom-related episodes. Real people making real apologies to Moms and from Moms.
Happy Mother's Day to all Mothers!
Note: Season 5 starts thi…
Mother's Day 2021 #4: Wiccan Daughter to Her Mom
To honor Mother's Day we are re-releasing a series of Mom-related episodes. Real people making real apologies to Moms and from Moms.
Happy Mother's Day to all Mothers!
Note: Season 5 starts thi…
Mother's Day 2021 #3: Letter to Grandmother
To honor Mother's Day we are re-releasing a series of Mom-related episodes. Real people making real apologies to Moms and from Moms.
Happy Mother's Day to all Mothers!
Note: Season 5 starts thi…
Mother's Day 2021 #2: Magic Child
To honor Mother's Day we are re-releasing a series of Mom-related episodes. Real people making real apologies to Moms and from Moms.
Happy Mother's Day to all Mothers!
Note: Season 5 starts th…
Mother's Day 2021 #1: Mom's Favorite
To honor Mother's Day we are re-releasing a series of Mom-related episodes. Real people making real apologies to Moms and from Moms.
Note: Season 5 starts this week. Stay tuned.
THW PSA: we're hiring, we're in the news, challenging Apple & more.
A quick public service announcement ahead of season 5.
Here's the story Brett speaks of from the Sydney Morning Herald: https://bit.ly/3cYJOvN
Here's the Meta Podcast website: https://play.acast.com/…
THW: International Women's Day Collection
A special collection for International Women's Day. Listen to women from Macedonia, England, China, USA, Kenya, Canada, India and more.
There are two million podcasts but none like this.
This 100% in…
Valentine's Day 2021 Special: New Apologies
A compilation of apologies new and old from across the globe.
There are two million podcasts but none like this.
This 100% independent and advertising-free podcast is created by host Brett de Hoedt w…
EXCLUSIVE: President Donald Trump Apologizes
Our first ever fictional apology celebrates the end of an era.
And what better way to celebrate the end of an era than with a global exclusive? Yes - we have secured an exclusive apology from Preside…
2020 New Year's Eve Special
He once partied hard, now he drinks alone.
Creator & host: Brett de Hoedt.
Audio director: Brian Wallace;
https://dubrobot.com/
Christmas Special 2020: Two apologies + Brett's Santa Story
Merry Christmas everybody. We have two apologies for you.
Our Facebook page has some Brett-as-Santa pics.
https://www.facebook.com/thehardestwordpodcast
There are two million podcasts but none like …
Animalia Apologia
Apologies from across the globe to monkeys, mosquitos, dogs, cats and more. Audio direction: Brian Wallace (https://dubrobot.com/)
Australian Podcast Awards: we're a winner!
Thought you'd like to know how THW fared at the Australian Podcast Awards. Warning: episode contains awards ceremony speech.
Apology Lite: Lighthearted Apology Collection
Not all of our apologies are heavy.
This collection of lighthearted apologies from the UK, India, Poland, Russia, and beyond will put a smile on your dial.
From the Australian Podcast Award-nominated…
Hear Them Roar: Women Apologize
The death of Helen Reddy (of I am Woman fame) inspired this collection of apologies from women in: the USA, China, India, Bangladesh, Australia, Kenya, Afghanistan, Macedonia and beyond.
(Podcasters …
THW: An Unnatural Death
A son loses his Father unexpectedly, violently, tragically.
This episode of THW is dedicated to Joe de Hoedt, Neil Kerley, Frank Herman, Graham Ennor, Kyser's Father and lost fathers everywhere.
Th…
THW: Kids & Kolbars of Iran
Learn more about the Kolbars: https://unpo.org/article/21832
There are two million podcasts but none like this.
This 100% independent and advertising-free podcast is created by host Brett de Hoedt wi…