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MetaThe Hardest Word - A Pod about apologiesThe host of The Hardest Word was an early adopter of the podcast medium, creating podcasts Hootville and The Anglican and the Atheist in 2004. He was a young kid with a pocket full of pod-dreams.Alas the dawn of podcasting's golden age was a decade away and the podcasts withered along with his ego. Since then Brett has strutted stages as a speaker and emcee. When not basking in the limelight he consults on marketing and communications via his agency Hootville Communications. ...2021-01-2934 min
HootvilleThe Hardest Word Episode 10: GenocideA very special episode with a single apology that will stay with you for a long time. The 1994 Rwandan genocide saw the death of 800,000 people in 100 days. Today's apology is from a man who had a chance to save his neighbour's life from the slaughter - but didn't. Listen and ask yourself - would you have acted differently? This is the final episode of series one. There are more to come. Subscribe and stay in touch via social media. Audio direction and original score Brian Wallace, creator and host Brett de Hoedt. A Radio Hootville / Podcasts of Justice production.2019-06-1207 min
HootvilleThe Hardest Word Episode 9: PlacesApologies of all sorts from Colombia, Palestine, Bangladesh and Nigeria. These apologies are all reluctant. The contributors want to stay and help their homelands but feel that the best days are long gone. This intimate podcast might be the medium's most diverse show. It's certainly touching and often gobsmacking. Audio direction and original score Brian Wallace, creator and host Brett de Hoedt. A Radio Hootville / Podcasts of Justice production. certainly touching and often gobsmacking.2019-06-1210 min
HootvilleThe Hardest Word Episode 8: Miscellaneous Pt 2Apologies of all sorts from Macedonia, Gaza, USA and India. The owner of john@yahoo.com gets an apology as do sexist bastards everywhere and the almighty. Just another miscellaneous mixed bag of apologies. This intimate podcast might be the medium's most diverse show. It's certainly touching and often gobsmacking. Audio direction and original score Brian Wallace, creator and host Brett de Hoedt. A Radio Hootville / Podcasts of Justice production. certainly touching and often gobsmacking. Audio direction and original score Brian Wallace, creator and host Brett de Hoedt. A Radio Hootville / Podcasts of Justice production.2019-06-1210 min
HootvilleThe Hardest Word Episode 7: Miscellaneous Pt 1Apologies of all sorts from Poland, England, Malaysia and beyond. Is your sexuality something to apologize for? What about stealing the "best yoghurt in the city"? You decide. This intimate podcast might be the medium's most diverse show. It's certainly touching and often gobsmacking. Audio direction and original score Brian Wallace, creator and host Brett de Hoedt. A Radio Hootville / Podcasts of Justice production.2019-06-1216 min
HootvilleThe Hardest Word Episode 2: KidsReal apologies from real people, all across the globe. This episode's theme - kids. Apologies come from England, Australia, Pakistan, China, USA, Philippines. This intimate podcast might be the medium's most diverse show. It's certainly touching and often gobsmacking. Audio direction and original score Brian Wallace, creator and host Brett de Hoedt. A Radio Hootville / Podcasts of Justice production.2019-06-1219 min
HootvilleThe Hardest Word Episode 6: ThyselfThis episode's theme - thyself. Apologies from Egypt, Pakistan, Kenya and the Philippines. The final apology from a young Kenyan woman to her own body is uplifting. This intimate podcast might be the medium's most diverse show. It's certainly touching and often gobsmacking. Audio direction and original score Brian Wallace, creator and host Brett de Hoedt. A Radio Hootville / Podcasts of Justice production.2019-06-1216 min
HootvilleThe Hardest Word Episode 5: AnimalsThis episode's theme - animals. Apologies from India, the Philippines, Malaysia and England. Includes a heart stopping apology to a very forgiving support dog who fared poorly during its owner's first epileptic seizure. This intimate podcast might be the medium's most diverse show. It's certainly touching and often gobsmacking. Audio direction and original score Brian Wallace, creator and host Brett de Hoedt. A Radio Hootville / Podcasts of Justice production.2019-06-1211 min
HootvilleThe Hardest Word. Episode 1: ThingsReal apologies from real people, all across the globe. This episode's theme - things. Apologies from Hong Kong, India, Palestine and Bangladesh. This intimate podcast might be the medium's most diverse show. It's certainly touching and often gobsmacking. Audio direction and original score Brian Wallace, creator and host Brett de Hoedt. A Radio Hootville / Podcasts of Justice production.2019-06-1211 min
HootvilleThe Hardest Word Episode 4: AmoreReal apologies from real people around the globe. An Indian woman apologizes for an attraction that is purely physical, a South African man apologizes to his crush and more.2019-06-1211 min
HootvilleThe Hardest Word Episode 3: ParentsReal apologies from real people, all across the globe. This episode's theme - parents. Apologies come from USA, Rwanda, England, Pakistan, the Philippines. Includes our first apology by a Wiccan. This intimate podcast might be the medium's most diverse show. It's certainly touching and often gobsmacking. Audio direction and original score Brian Wallace, creator and host Brett de Hoedt. A Radio Hootville / Podcasts of Justice production.2019-06-1219 min