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
THW: Dumpling Uncle
There are two million podcasts but none like this.
This 100% independent and advertising-free podcast is created by host Brett de Hoedt with audio director Brian Wallace.
It’s one of the most global …
THW PSA October 2020
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THW - The Trailer
Is The Hardest Word for you? Find out with this selection of five apologies from across the globe. Some are whole, others abbreviated. They show how powerful an apology can be. One condition: if you …
Deep Cuts - A Musical Apology
CORRECTION: Host Brett de Hoedt REPEATEDLY uses the phrase "deep cuts" in his intro onstead of "DEEP TRACKS". He has been fined for this error.
A lightweight apology. Enjoy.
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Rabbi Yonason Goldson on Apologies & Apologizing
Rabbi Yonason Goldson is a TED talker, ethicist and consultant. He's also a great conversationalist. Rabbi Goldson understands the role of apologies in the Jewish faith which is interesting whether y…
THW: New Interview - Rwandan Genocide
A new interview inspired by our most powerful apology. Patrick from Rwanda apologized for not saving his neighbour's life during the 1994 genocide. Listen to his apology - and a new interview with Pa…
THW: Absence Makes The Heart Grow
Season 4 of The Hardest Word features a temporary change in format. Host and creator Brett de Hoedt has a series of conversations about apologies. You'll meet apologizers, fantasists, criminals, Rabb…
The Hardest Word: Undemocracy
Democracy is a fine idea but in practice it can lead to death and destruction. Now, years later, one voter apologizes.
There are one million podcasts but none like this.
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Father Forgive My Sweet Tooth
There are one million podcasts but none like this.
This 100% independent and advertising-free podcast is created by host Brett de Hoedt with audio director Brian Wallace.
It’s one of the most global …
The Hardest Word: Love. Fantasy. Reality.
Note: This episode contains a detailed account of domestic violence.
There are one million podcasts but none like this. Real people making real apologies. It’s one of the most global and intimate pod…
The Hardest Word: I'm COVID-Positive
A COVID-positive man records his apology.
There are one million podcasts but none like this.
This 100% independent and advertising-free podcast is created by host Brett de Hoedt with audio director …
The Hardest Word: Return to Ghana
There are one million podcasts but none like this.
This 100% independent and advertising-free podcast is created by host Brett de Hoedt with audio director Brian Wallace.
It’s one of the most global …
The Hardest Word: A Woman Reflects
There are one million podcasts but none like this.
This 100% independent and advertising-free podcast is created by host Brett de Hoedt with audio director Brian Wallace.
It’s one of the most global …
The Hardest Word: Gem of a Mayor
There are one million podcasts but none like this.
This 100% independent and advertising-free podcast is created by host Brett de Hoedt with audio director Brian Wallace.
It’s one of the most global …
The Hardest Word: A Chinese Apology to Italy
There are one million podcasts but none like this.
This 100% independent and advertising-free podcast is created by host Brett de Hoedt with audio director Brian Wallace.
It’s one of the most global …
The Hardest Word Series 3
This 100% independent podcast is created by host Brett de Hoedt with audio director Brian Wallace. It’s one of the most global and intimate podcasts produced and is heard on Podcast Radio London and …
THW: No Feelings For Filipino Fred
Poor Fred's feelings are not reciprocated. An apology from the Philippines.
This 100% independent and advertising-free podcast is created by host Brett de Hoedt with audio director Brian Wallace. It…
The Hardest Word: Come back cat
A cat in Palestine is missing.
This 100% independent and advertising-free podcast is created by host Brett de Hoedt with audio director Brian Wallace. It’s one of the most global and intimate podcast…
The Hardest Word: Bad Dog? Good Dog!
Did Maisie really bury the phone? Of course not!
This 100% independent and advertising-free podcast is created by host Brett de Hoedt with audio director Brian Wallace. It’s one of the most global an…
The Hardest Word: Workplace Bully
What do you do when your work emails create an office uproar? You apologize.
This 100% independent and advertising-free podcast is created by host Brett de Hoedt with audio director Brian Wallace. It…