The Hardest Word podcast

The Hardest Word

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 - 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.

100 Episodes

Ukraine Apology #13: The Complete Compilation
7/23/2022
1:38:48
We've collected our complete Ukraine series in the one place. Enjoy. Visit our website for the videos. Audio Director: Brian Wallace, USA. Video Director: Svitlana Selivanova, Ukraine. Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt, Australia. This 100% independent and advertising free podcast needs your support. Subscribe, review and recommend. https://www.thehardestwordpodcast.com/
Ukraine Apology #12: The World Apologizes
7/12/2022
32:33
Our final Ukraine series features new apologies from a range places and perspectives. Visit our website for the videos. Audio Director: Brian Wallace, USA. Video Director: Svitlana Selivanova, Ukraine. Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt, Australia. This 100% independent and advertising free podcast needs your support. Subscribe, review and recommend. https://www.thehardestwordpodcast.com/
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Ukraine Apology #11: Soldier and the Soldier's Wife
5/22/2022
16:02
Some fight, some stay behind, both apologize. Note: the soldier and wife in this episode are not married to each other. They do however represent what millions of Ukrainians are currently going through. Visit our website for the videos. Audio Director: Brian Wallace, USA. Video Director: Svitlana Selivanova, Ukraine. Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt, Australia. This 100% independent and advertising free podcast needs your support. Subscribe, review and recommend. https://www.thehardestwordpodcast.com/
Mothers Day 2022 Special #4: Mom to Daughter
5/8/2022
3:18
Another episode from our archives in honour of Mother's Day
Mothers' Day 2022 Special #3: Step Mom to Her Step Child
5/8/2022
4:59
The third in our MD special.
Mothers' Day 2022 Special #2: The Filipino Son
5/8/2022
3:45
Part two comes from the Phillipines.
Mother's Day 2022 Special: Mom's Favorite
5/8/2022
3:39
For other's Day 2022 we're re-releasing this (somewhat controversial) apology. More importantly: happy Mother's Day to all the Moms and Mums out there.
Ukraine Apology #10: From Russia With...Love?
5/2/2022
7:05
Not every Russian is pro-Putin. Some think for themselves and have a soul. Visit our website for the video. Audio Director: Brian Wallace, USA. Video Director: Svitlana Selivanova, Ukraine. Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt, Australia. This 100% independent and advertising free podcast needs your support. Subscribe, review and recommend. https://www.thehardestwordpodcast.com/
Ukraine Apology #9: To My Cat + Bonus Apology
4/28/2022
9:40
Animals are suffering along with their Ukrainian owners. NOTE: the video for this story is updated with a HAPPY ENDING. This episode features a BONUS apology from the archives: Gaza Kitty. Audio Director: Brian Wallace, USA. Video Director: Svitlana Selivanova, Ukraine. Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt, Australia. This 100% independent and advertising free podcast needs your help. Subscribe, review and recommend. https://www.thehardestwordpodcast.com/
Ukraine Apology #8: Guilt In A Safe Haven
4/24/2022
9:21
Even safety feels bad in a war. Watch the videos our Ukraine-based Video Director Svitlana Selivanova is making for this series. Audio Director: Brian Wallace. Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt Now please - tell someone about this 100% independent and advertising free podcast immediately!

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