Brett de Hoedt hosts The Hardest Word. The unique podcast airs and dissects real apologies from real people from across the globe. Funny, serious, heartbreaking, befuddling - but always sincere - apologies make for great listening. Launches March 2019.
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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.
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Ukraine Apology #13: The Complete Compilation
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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.thehar…
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Ukraine Apology #12: The World Apologizes
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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. h…
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Ukraine Apology #11: Soldier and the Soldier's Wife
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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,…
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Another episode from our archives in honour of Mother's DayBrett tarafından oluşturuldu
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The third in our MD special.Brett de Hoedt tarafından oluşturuldu
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Part two comes from the Phillipines.Brett de Hoedt tarafından oluşturuldu
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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.Brett de Hoedt tarafından oluşturuldu
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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.t…
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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 advertisin…
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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!Brett de Hoedt tarafından oluşturuldu
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A brat makes an apology. (Note - some swearing involved.) Audio Director: Brian Wallace. Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt Now please - tell someone about this podcast! Slava Ukraini!Brett de Hoedt tarafından oluşturuldu
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Not everybody wants to fight. Watch the video our Ukraine-based Video Director Svitlana Selivanova made for this episode. Audio Director: Brian Wallace. Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt Now please - tell someone about this podcast!Brett de Hoedt tarafından oluşturuldu
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Unlike our first Ukraine apology from Maryana, Olexandra decided to leave the war behind. Here, she apologizes. Listen to them both. Audio Director: Brian Wallace Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt Check out our new, improved videos by Ukraine-based Video Director: Svitlana Selivanova.Brett de Hoedt tarafından oluşturuldu
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There is a haunting video to accompany this episode made by Ukrainian editor & cinematographer Svitlana Selivanova. Watch it - she made it in a war zone. This episode is audio directed by Brian Wallace of California. Host and creator Brett de Hoedt lives in Melbourne.Brett de Hoedt, Podcasts of Justice tarafından oluşturuldu
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Ukraine Apology #3: Fraternal Nations Myth Busted
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The third in our series of apologies inspired by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This comes from a young man in Ukraine who once felt the pull of Russian "fraternal nations" propaganda. Brett also ventures into Reddit to ask Russians if they feel if they owe anybody an apology for the war. There are more Ukraine Apologies to come and they will bre…
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Ukraine Apology #2: Belarusian Who Failed To Protest
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This is the second in our series of apologies inspired by and in response to the criminal Russian invasion of Ukraine. It comes from a young man in Belarus. There are more to come. The Hardest Word showcases real apologies from real people. This 100% ad-free and independent podcast is brought to you by: Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt Audio Director…
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Ukraine Apology #1 Maryana Who Stayed
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This is the first in a series inspired by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Watch the moving video we have created for this episode. Maryana talks to us from Kharkiv - now a war zone. Her life has changed forever. We have apologies from Ukraine, Poland, Belarus and yes, Russia. They reveal personal and thepolitical aspects of this atrocity. The Hardest…
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International Women's Day Re-Release
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BONUS EPISODE: To mark IWD 2022 we have rereleased this collection of female apologies. They come from the types of people and places we rarely hear from - even within the feminist / woke / pro-diversity world. Not only that - they are uninterrupted and entirely free of corporate, celebrity or government pinkwashing. If you can't tell, we're pretty…
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Abandoned! Arts Suppies & Good Intentions + Bonus Apology
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Have you ever taken up a hobby, enjoyed it, then abandoned it? We travel to Atlanta, Georgia to listen to new Mum Shaniqua's apology to a collection of inanimate objects. Objects that seem to hold a strange amount of power over her. Plus a bonus apology on a similar theme from India. Creator and host: Brett de Hoedt Audio director: Brian Wallace In…
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Professor of Bullying Apologizes
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A university lecturer in Ireland has seen the error of his ways. Note: We are now twice as sorry. This episode has a bonus apology from the archives - another bully apologizes. We'll be doing this more often than not as a way to explore a theme and bring old apologies to new listeners. We are 100% independent and ad-free. Visit our website. Creator…
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NEW: Prison Apology #2: He Ain't Joe King Anymore
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He was once a comedian and radio host by the name of Joe King. Today he is prisoner 18362021 at US Penitentiary, Thomson in Illinois. Release date 2039. Note: the apology maker references suicide. The Hardest Word is an award-winning podcast created and hosted by Brett de Hoedt with Audio Director Brian Wallace and intern Natalie Haddad. The Justic…
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Welcome to series six of our unique, award-winning independent podcast. We open with a sweet, somewhat unnecessary apology from the Philippines but wait for it - there could be many more to come from this individual. Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt Audio director: Brian Wallace Intern: Natalie Haddad. We are all over the internet: Website Facebook T…
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NEW: Christmas Apology Collection 2021
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Once again we have collected Christmas apologies. New apologies come from the UK, USA and appropriately enough - Turkey. Some are cute, others sad but all are inspired by Christmas. We've also thrown in a bitchy New Year's Eve apology for good measure. We wish you a merry Christmas however you mark it. God knows we deserve it. See you in January fo…
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Decades after the event that inspires it, comes this anonymous apology from Melbourne Australia. It raises the question: does your behaviour from the past meet with your standards of today? Note: it deals with sexual assault. Audio director: Brian Wallace Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt We are all over the internet: Website Facebook Twitter We love …
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From South Africa comes this hot take from a former employee to her one-time boss. We hereby extend the boss the right of reply. Audio director: Brian Wallace Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt We are all over the internet: Website Facebook Twitter We love reviews, subscriptions and apologies. Submit your via our website. Thanks for listening to our 10…
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NEW: Brotherly Love in the Philippines
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Relationships are complicated enough without falling for your girlfriend's sibling. From the Philippines comes this heartfelt apology. #LGBTIQ Audio director: Brian Wallace Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt We are all over the internet: Website Facebook Twitter We love reviews, subscriptions and apologies. Submit your via our website. Thanks for liste…
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From Nigeria comes this apology from a nephew who is NOT mourning his Uncle's passing. Audio director: Brian Wallace Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt We are all over the internet: Website Facebook Twitter We love reviews, subscriptions and apologies. Submit your via our website. Thanks for listening to our 100% independent production.…
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Hidden Gems: Workplace bullies, missing yoghurt & more.
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We're taking a quick break this week. (We'd love to claim that we're at Centre Court Wimbledon soaking up the Pimms and strawberries but in truth we're just...taking a break.) Anyhow, enjoy this mixed bag of apologies from series one. Back with our regular scheduled programming next week. Audio director: Brian Wallace Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt…
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From San Francisco comes this CCTV-inspired apology. The recipients - generously - accepted the apology and turned the crime into inspiration for generosity. Kudos to K-Elements BBQ. Watch the CCTV footage and local TV coverage of the crime. See the apology note. Audio director: Brian Wallace Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt We are all over the inter…
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Racism lives everywhere. Just ask Precious from Nigeria who is trying to make her way in this world. Audio director: Brian Wallace Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt We are all over the internet: Website Facebook Twitter We love reviews, subscriptions and apologies. Submit your via our website. Thanks for listening to our 100% independent production.…
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Our US Father's Day series concludes with this apology from Pakistan. Audio director: Brian Wallace Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt We are all over the internet: Website Facebook Twitter We love reviews, subscriptions and apologies. Submit your via our website. Thanks for listening to our 100% independent production.…
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Our US Father's Day series continues with this heartbreaker from New York. It is a beautiful display of compassion and forgiveness. Audio director: Brian Wallace Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt We are all over the internet: Website Facebook Twitter We love reviews, subscriptions and apologies. Submit your via our website. Thanks for listening to our…
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Our Father's Day series #3 From the US. Saying goodbye to his girlfriend cost him more than one relationship. Audio director: Brian Wallace Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt We are all over the internet: Website Facebook Twitter We love reviews, subscriptions and apologies. Submit your via our website. Thanks for listening to our 100% independent prod…
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No introduction from Brett on this one. From Gerard Gumm in the USA comes this apology to his Dad with whom he has too little in common and too many misunderstandings. Audio director: Brian Wallace Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt We are all over the internet: Website Facebook Twitter We love reviews, subscriptions and apologies. Submit your via our …
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From Mexico comes a daughter's lament. This is the first in a series of apologies - new and old - devoted to Father's to mark US Father's Day 2021. Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there. Audio director: Brian Wallace Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt We are all over the internet: Website Facebook Twitter We love reviews, subscriptions and apolo…
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NEW: Chrissy Teigen Apology Reviewed
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A celebrity apologizes for past social media sins. But how genuine and effective was Chrissy's apology? Spoiler alert: not much. For the uninitiated here are some of the super celeb's offensive tweets. Audio director: Brian Wallace Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt We are all over the internet: Website Facebook Twitter We love reviews, subscriptions a…
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From the Philippines comes this anonymous nurse's apology. Share it with every nurse and doctor you know. Audio director: Brian Wallace Creator & Host: Brett de Hoedt This episode's voice supplied by Nadine Sagun who hosts Fabulously Fat Filipina. Thanks Nadine. We are all over the internet: Website Facebook Twitter We love reviews, subscriptions a…
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Our first apology in poem form comes from rural India where one retired teacher's love of animals has become a way of life. Audio director: Brian Wallace Host: Brett de Hoedt This is a 100% independent, commercial-free, global podcast battling for finite ears against infinite competition. Please support us by subscribing, reviewing and recommending…
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NEW: Meeting Nelly Yoa interview
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NOVEMBER 2021: NOMINATED FOR BEST INTERVIEW IN THE 2021 AUSTRALIAN PODCAST AWARDS. CEREMONY DECEMBER 2. Nelly Yoa is a complex character. Described by media as a serial prankster, pest and perjuror, the self-proclaimed athlete, actor and influencer has chutzpah and charm in abundance but is he ready to apologize? Well...yes and no.…
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NEW: A Murderer Apologizes
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Season 5 premieres! Joseph Scheinuck is serving 25 years-to-life in a Californian prison for the 1993 murder of Rafael Verdejo. His apology shows remorse, takes full responsibility and expresses a desire to make amends but could it ever be enough? Find out more about the Justice Arts Coalition. Season 5 will be our best yet. Created and hosted by B…
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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 Correctional Facility in California. More than 12 all-new episodes to come.Brett de Hoedt tarafından oluşturuldu
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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 this week. Stay tuned. Audio Director: Brian WallaceBrett de Hoedt tarafından oluşturuldu
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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 this week. Stay tuned. Audio Director: Brian WallaceBrett de Hoedt tarafından oluşturuldu
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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 this week. Stay tuned. Audio Director: Brian Wallace.Brett de Hoedt tarafından oluşturuldu
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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 this week. Stay tuned. Audio Director: Brian WallaceBrett de Hoedt tarafından oluşturuldu
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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 this week. Stay tuned. Audio Director: Brian WallaceBrett de Hoedt tarafından oluşturuldu
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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 this week. Stay tuned.Brett de Hoedt tarafından oluşturuldu
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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.Brett de Hoedt tarafından oluşturuldu
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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/s/meta/ BTW - season five will absolutely be our best yet.Brett de Hoedt tarafından oluşturuldu
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THW: International Women's Day Collection
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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% independent and advertising-free podcast is created by host Brett de Hoedt with audio director Brian Wallace. THW one of the most global and intimate pod…
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