The Mortified Podcast is a storytelling series where adults share the embarrassing things they created as kids—diaries, letters, lyrics & beyond—in front of total strangers. PS: It totally likes you. Mortified (http://getmortified.com) is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. Learn more at radiotopia.fm (http://radiotopia.fm/).
266: The Fascinating Girl
Stories include: At the height of the Carter-Reagan election, a 10-year-old girl, Alex, imagines experiencing a future with a female President. A broken hearted teen, Erica, unleashes her romantic fury by writing her ex a 24-page letter. A girl in the 1970s, Rhonda, wrestles with who she ought to be in pages of her journals after reading a book about being a proper young woman, The Fascinating Girl.This episode is made with the support of Squarespace. Use this special link to receive a discount just for Mortified fans.
10/20/2024 • 29 minutes, 52 seconds
265: Most Mortified Semifinals - Chicago vs Portland
The Most Mortified tournament has reached the semifinals! In this head to head clash of titans, the Mortified Chicago chapter battles the Mortified Portland chapter. Stories include: Inspired by the diary of Anne Frank, a girl sets out to keep an adolescent diary that will be remembered for the ages.The epic tale of a shy kid who works up the gumption to talk to girls.This episode is made with the support of Squarespace. Use this special link to receive a discount just for Mortified fans.
10/6/2024 • 40 minutes, 15 seconds
264: Why My Name is Robert
The rebellious, fury-filled journals of a Korean-American boy who was caught in the midst of a culture clash at school and at home.Watch Robert's performance in the The Mortified Guide to Family in The Mortified Guide TV mini-series on Tubi and Freevee(Amazon Prime). The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. This episode is made with the support of Squarespace. Use this special link to receive a discount just for Mortified fans.
9/22/2024 • 32 minutes, 45 seconds
263: Most Mortified Semifinals: Denver vs DC/Baltimore
The Most Mortified tournament has reached the semifinals! In this head to head clash of titans, the Mortified Denver chapter battles the Mortified DC/Baltimore chapter. Stories include: A grade school boy goes to great lengths to win a classroom election. A catholic school girl ventures into dating with very limited sex education knowledge.A boy determined to land a coveted cabbage patch doll transforms himself into a budding entrepreneur. A liberated teenager moves to a small religious town where her hormones clash with her desire to fit in with her conservative surroundings.This episode is made with the support of Squarespace. Use this special link to receive a discount just for Mortified fans.
9/8/2024 • 48 minutes, 3 seconds
262: Crossover episode: Rock That Doesn't Roll
If you were a devout christian kid in the 1980's, there's a good chance mainstream music was off-limits. Especially debaucherous hair metal bands like Motley Crue and Poison. That one christian glam band, complete with big hair, makeup and tight spandex, changed all that... In this special crossover episode with our friends at Rock That Doesn't Roll, hear the unlikely tale of 1980's hair metal band, Stryper. Featuring appearances by Stryper's own Michael Sweet and Mike Tramp of White Lion fame.Find more episodes of Rock That Doesn't Roll.
8/25/2024 • 45 minutes, 48 seconds
261: Most Mortified: NY vs BOS vs CHI
Mortified celebrates 20 years with a friendly beer-league-level competition that pits city vs city. This week, Mortified's Chicago chapter faces off against Mortified NY as well as Mortified Boston in an epic three-way battle for the coveted last spot in the tournament's semifinals. Stories include: A 2nd grader's misguided essay aimed at making retirees go back to work and pay taxes. The diaries of a middle schooler crushing on the receptionist from The Office. Oddly religious fan letters to Katherine Hepburn. This episode is supported by Squarespace. For a special discount, check out: https://www.squarespace.com/mortified.
8/10/2024 • 44 minutes, 55 seconds
260: My Eminem Dreams
Two tales of midwestern kids with BIG dreams. Featuring the rap lyrics of a Detroit girl growing up in the 90s; and the journals of a Fargo teenager with dreams of working for Disney World. You can find Justin Jorgensen's Dapper Day at DapperDay.com or @dapperday on insta/tiktock.Get a 14 day free trial and save 10% off your first purchase of a website or a domain at squarespace.com/mortifiedCREDITS: Podcast produced and hosted by Neil Katcher and David Nadelberg. Stage show created by David Nadelberg. OTHER PROJECTS FROM MORTIFIED MEDIA:// STAGE: We currently have local chapters in 9 US locations. See upcoming events at getmortified.com/live. // TV: Watch our concert film, Mortified Nation, and our 6-part mini series, The Mortified Guide, now on Tubi and other platforms. // KIDS PODCAST: We also made an awesome podcast for kids 9-13 called Ooh You're in Trouble. It's kind of like we made Mortified Jr. Each episode features a true story about a moment when someone broke a rule growing up, and what happened when they did. It's an educational and comedic series that delivers exciting stories while helping kid's define their sense of ethics. // BOOKS: We've also got a guided journal, My Mortified Life, that prompts you to compare your life to your childhood self. We've also got 2 Mortified anthologies. // GAME: Check out our confessional card game, I Can't Believe I Did That.
7/21/2024 • 29 minutes, 36 seconds
259: Most Mortified: Los Angeles vs. DC/Baltimore
Mortified celebrates 20 years with a friendly beer-league-level competition that pits city vs city. This week, Mortified's LA chapter faces off against Mortified's DC/Baltimore chapter. Stories include: The high school diary of Cynthia, a girl who wrote poems about things like pap smears and fell for guys who weren't exactly into girls. Also, hear the story of Sascha, a girl who uses lists as a way to make sense of a scandalous phase. (May not be appropriate for younger audiences).This episode is supported by Squarespace. For a special discount, check out: https://www.squarespace.com/mortified.
7/7/2024 • 15 minutes, 19 seconds
258: Jodie Sweetin's Teenage Diary
Full House star Jodie Sweetin shares the poetry she wrote as a teenager for the first time ever.CREDITS: Podcast produced and hosted by Neil Katcher and David Nadelberg. Stage show created by David Nadelberg. OTHER PROJECTS FROM MORTIFIED MEDIA:// STAGE: We currently have local chapters in 9 US locations. See upcoming events at getmortified.com/live. // TV: Watch our concert film, Mortified Nation, and our 6-part mini series, The Mortified Guide, now on Tubi and other platforms. // KIDS PODCAST: We also made an awesome podcast for kids 9-13 called Ooh You're in Trouble. It's kind of like we made Mortified Jr. Each episode features a true story about a moment when someone broke a rule growing up, and what happened when they did. It's an educational and comedic series that delivers exciting stories while helping kid's define their sense of ethics. // BOOKS: We've also got a guided journal, My Mortified Life, that prompts you to compare your life to your childhood self. We've also got 2 Mortified anthologies. // GAME: Check out our confessional card game, I Can't Believe I Did That.
6/23/2024 • 46 minutes, 33 seconds
257: The Doogie or The Vinnie
Segments include: A boy, Mat, fears he might become a sidekick. A girl, Keri, struggles with feelings of being overshadowed by a classmate. Finally, a teenager named Cassandra pines to be seen as anything more than a friend.
6/9/2024 • 35 minutes, 16 seconds
256: Most Mortified - Denver vs. SF/Oakland
Mortified celebrates 20 years with a friendly beer-league-level competition that pits city vs city. This week, Mortified's Denver chapter faces off against Mortified's SF/Oakland chapter. Stories include: The diary of Lori, a rebellious high schooler who joins the cotton judging team. Also, the story of a girl, Katie, who uses a big lie to land her first girlfriend.
5/26/2024 • 33 minutes, 8 seconds
255: "We Made Out, etc."
To celebrate twenty years of Mortified, hear two performances -- one from this past year and the other, originally performed at the first ever Mortified performance. This episode features performances by Kate Keleher and Kerri Pomarolli. Find Kerri's standup comedy at http://www.kerripom.com
5/12/2024 • 32 minutes, 45 seconds
254: Most Mortified - ATX vs. PDX
Mortified celebrates 20 years with a friendly beer-league-level competition that pits city vs city. This week, Mortified's Portland chapter faces off against Mortified's Austin chapter. Stories include: A middle schooler turns detective in her pursuit of her crush. And, a boy who turns into Medieval royalty to feel better about his social status.
4/28/2024 • 42 minutes, 52 seconds
253: The Origin Story
Ever wonder how Mortified began? To celebrate the project's 20th anniversary, Mortified founder David Nadelberg shares the show's origin story including: never-before-heard recordings from the debut stage show, behind the scenes trivia and the unsent love letter that started it all.
4/14/2024 • 31 minutes, 55 seconds
252 Plenty of Fish
Surprise episode! Hear the journal of Brett Freedman, a closeted middle schooler in the 1980s who tries to keep 2 things alive— his fish and his hopes for romance. Recorded in Los Angeles. Featured in our encore segment: Jimmy Radosta’s Grinch-y Christmas journal, recorded in Portland, OR. And stay tuned, a batch of new episodes are coming in the first half of 2024.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Produced by Neil Katcher and David Nadelberg.
11/21/2023 • 34 minutes, 10 seconds
Robot Diaries + Announcement
We share an update about the future of the podcast. Plus, Robots diaries!
1/23/2023 • 12 minutes, 14 seconds
251: Secret Lives of the Well Behaved
No one is just a teacher’s pet or a goody two shoes...
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We are taking a hiatus from new episodes and working on some exciting new projects we hope to share very soon. In the meantime, binge the entire series, re-listen to your favorites.
12/19/2022 • 28 minutes, 36 seconds
250: For Bonnie, Carolyn and Rachel
This week, we honor the lives of Mortified participants who are no longer with us by hearing their stories. A special episode featuring the hilarious performances of Carolyn Martone, Bonnie Schupp and Rachel Sieradzki.
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12/4/2022 • 48 minutes, 37 seconds
249: This Isn't Going to Last
Tales of teenagers hellbent on making their first shot at love a lasting one.
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11/21/2022 • 24 minutes, 31 seconds
248: Colin Quinn + Tyra Banks
From smart ass comedians to supermodels, kids find inspiration from unlikely sources.
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This episode is made possible with support from Betterhelp.
11/6/2022 • 28 minutes, 54 seconds
247: Tale of Two Hippies
Power to the Flower Child! Tales of teenage hippies that came of age in the 70s.
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10/16/2022 • 31 minutes, 37 seconds
246: I Was An Artsy Kid (w/ Gillian Jacobs & Rider Strong)
Ever think you were the deep artist type? Tales of shy kids who get creative as a way to fit in.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge [the entire series](http:// http://www.getmortified.com/podcast).
10/2/2022 • 24 minutes, 55 seconds
245: Truth, Dare and Cher
The tale of one kid who’s convinced quickest way to a kiss is Truth or Dare. Also, a girl who becomes convinced only superstar Cher can save her.
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9/18/2022 • 23 minutes, 15 seconds
244: Jessica's Diary
What do you get when you combine Luke Perry, bowel movements and vacuuming strange people's homes? The diaries of a adolescent girl named Jessica.
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9/4/2022 • 30 minutes, 21 seconds
243: I Want You Back
From obsessing over a vacation fling to pining for an old flame, tales of teenagers who worry they're going to miss out on their one true love.
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8/21/2022 • 35 minutes, 20 seconds
242: I Had A Mean Streak
Tales of teens who went through a super crabby phase and captured it all in their journals. An episode that proves diaries are definitely the best place to vent your most frustrations and judgments.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Bing the series. Check out upcoming Mortified live events in your area.
8/7/2022 • 26 minutes, 58 seconds
241: Homesick in India
A first generation American comes face to face with her Indian roots. Plus, a favorite from the podcast vault, a religious Jew goes on vacation and tries being non-kosher for a day.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge the entire series.
7/18/2022 • 29 minutes, 6 seconds
240: I Want Some Action
Ever feel like Tina from Bob's Burgers? Tales of hormonally frustrated teens on the lookout for the slightest bit of romance.
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7/4/2022 • 27 minutes, 40 seconds
239: I Love Musicals
From Kelly to Justin, to Moulin Rouge... tales of kids who go on epic adventures, all because of their love of a musical.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge the series.
6/19/2022 • 29 minutes, 21 seconds
238: My Inner Wednesday Addams
Kids born with a gift for gloom. Tales for the Wednesday Addams lurking in all of us.
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6/5/2022 • 18 minutes, 17 seconds
237: Brownies & Ben Affleck
A college student experiences emotional Armageddon and a middle schooler falls for the star of Armageddon, years before he was famous.
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5/15/2022 • 27 minutes, 13 seconds
236: Harvard Material
If only Good Will Hunting kept a diary. Hear the inner-most thoughts of two teenagers that set out to break the Ivy league mold.
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5/1/2022 • 31 minutes, 43 seconds
235: Sweet Valley High + Animorphs
What was your very favorite book series growing up? From Sweet Valley to Animorphs, meet the kids who created thinly veiled versions of their own.
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4/17/2022 • 33 minutes, 21 seconds
234: Model UN + Czech Mates
This week, teenagers try their hand at foreign diplomacy. First, a story about a teenager who crushes it at the mock UN. Then, another teenager engages in foreign affairs while spending the semester in the Czech Republic.
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4/3/2022 • 30 minutes, 51 seconds
233: Mom Gets It On
What's it like when your parent re-enters the dating world? Tales of teenagers coming face to face with their single mothers’ love life.
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3/20/2022 • 25 minutes, 23 seconds
232: Writing to God
Is anyone up there listening? Religious kids take the power of prayer to the next level, by using their journal directly to communicate directly with their almighty.
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3/7/2022 • 28 minutes, 29 seconds
Bonus Episode: Making Trouble
The story of a high school student who goes too far in an attempt to teach his arch enemy teacher a lesson in fairness.
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Parent of a 9-13 year old? Check out the version of this story first aired on Ooh You’re In Trouble here.
2/25/2022 • 12 minutes, 11 seconds
231: Songs in the Key of Tom
A teenage misfit sets out to win over his classmates by writing songs in the style of his pop heroes: Cher, Bette Midler and The B-52’s. Featuring Tom Lenk (Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV series & co-host of the podcast, Undressing Bridgerton.)
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2/20/2022 • 19 minutes, 19 seconds
230: Jonas Brothers, Hanson & Dream Street
Who's your favorite Jonas Brother? Remember Dream Street? This week, we celebrate 7 years of The Mortified Podcast by revisiting one of our most popular topics. Boy band fandom.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge the entire series. Were you a big boy band fan? Check out episode 50, our tribute to boyband fandom produced in 2016.
2/6/2022 • 35 minutes, 1 second
229: A Message to My Future Self
Wonder what the new year will bring? How ‘bout the rest of your life? Mortified ushers in 2022 with kids' bold predictions for their future selves. Featuring a middle schooler’s fictional autobiography, planning out the rest of their life. And the tale of a first generation American determined to blaze her own path.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge the entire series.
1/23/2022 • 21 minutes, 23 seconds
228: Friends or Rivals?
Ever felt competitive with your BFF? Tales of fiercely competitive kids who can’t help but see their closest friends as bitter rivals.
Featuring: the tale of a girl who was convinced her BFF had it all and the story of a kid who felt competitive with just about all of her closest friends.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge the series.
12/19/2021 • 30 minutes, 54 seconds
227: My Sexually Frustrated Fiction (w/ Martin Starr & more)
Teens who cope with mounting sexual frustration by penning their greatest fantasies. SEGMENT 1: Philip Dawkins shares a play he wrote as a closeted teen. SEGMENT 2: Megan Nevels brings to life her Law Order fan fic with the help of actors Martin Starr, Alessandra Torresani, Avital Ash.
Binge the entire series! The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
12/5/2021 • 30 minutes, 4 seconds
226: I'm In Love With My Straight Friend
What happens when you feel too close to your best friend? Tales of torturous unrequited love.
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11/22/2021 • 32 minutes, 46 seconds
225: Why Am I So Pissed Off?
Did being a teenager constantly get under your skin too? This week, teen diaries that dwell in outrage, frustration and total annoyance.
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11/8/2021 • 22 minutes, 23 seconds
224: Hadley's Playground
A closeted teenager pens an epic novel trying to convince himself he's not gay.
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10/17/2021 • 22 minutes, 59 seconds
223: The Science Of Love
Tales of teenagers who try to apply their scientific minds to matters of the heart.
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10/3/2021 • 25 minutes, 8 seconds
222: My Pop Culture Obsession (Jenna Fischer, Katie Holmes, Zach De La Rocha)
Can a pop culture crush help us understand who we are? This week, the celebrity infatuations that define us in unexpected ways.
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This week, we’re supported by Dipsea Stories and Sakara.
9/19/2021 • 26 minutes, 46 seconds
221: Two Mighty Misfits
A tribute to the outcast in all of us. Trials and tribulations of growing up when you’re convinced you just don't fit in.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Want more episodes like this? Binge the series or check out ep 131:Please Read my Live Journal and ep 108: The New Kid.
9/5/2021 • 25 minutes, 44 seconds
220: It Happened in Hebrew School
Apparently, you can a lot more than just religion at Hebrew School. Tales of kids whose search for love and acceptance took on biblical proportions.
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8/15/2021 • 32 minutes, 18 seconds
219: I Want To Be More Than Friends
Ever fallen for a friend? What happens when teenagers attempt to transform their friendships into relationships?
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8/1/2021 • 27 minutes, 8 seconds
218: Foodies
From a fried food lover to a high school vegan to the childhood writings of TV chef. Tales of kids and cuisine.
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Check out the Come On Over podcast featuring today’s guests, Jeff and Emily Mauro.
7/18/2021 • 23 minutes, 24 seconds
217: Totally Out of My League
Is it possible to find love with someone you're convinced is way cooler than you? Tales of teenagers who find themselves falling for someone they're sure is totally out of their league.
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Looking more Mortification? Check out episodes… 172: When Jocks Were My Jam and 132: I’m Totally Obsessed With You.
7/4/2021 • 39 minutes, 29 seconds
216: Joyride
What happens when a middle schooler borrows mom’s car? A special summer vacation episode featuring a story from our other series, Ooh You’re in Trouble.
6/20/2021 • 27 minutes, 38 seconds
215: You Need to Convert
Tales of teenagers that prove saving souls is hard work. Especially when it's your own soul. This week’s episode includes the diary of a girl who keeps a checklist of kids to convert and the lyrics of a closeted teen forced into conversion therapy.
Want more mortification? Binge the series.
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6/6/2021 • 31 minutes, 57 seconds
214: Wrong Distance Relationships
Does absence make the teenage heart grow fonder? Or does it make it wander? Hear the tales of teenagers in love who refuse to let being apart tear them apart.
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Need some family friendly listening? Check out our podcast for tweens: Ooh You’re in Trouble.
5/16/2021 • 31 minutes, 51 seconds
213: I Need a Vacation
Remember the excitement of your first big trip? From a school trip to the capitol to backpacking through Southeast Asia, tales of teens hit by the travel bug only to discover what bugs them about traveling.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to the entire series.
5/2/2021 • 24 minutes, 31 seconds
212: If You Love Me, Prove It
How do you know if the person you're dating is as into the relationship as you are? This week, the adolescent schemes we cook up to quantify our sweetheart’s devotion.
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Listen and binge the series.
4/18/2021 • 30 minutes, 19 seconds
211: I'm Deeper Than You
"Am I wearing a mask or is this my face?" The epically philosophical diaries of teenagers who are convinced they're deeper than most of their peers.
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4/4/2021 • 27 minutes, 44 seconds
210: I Wanted to be a Hip Hop Legend
What if all you needed to discover your true self were two turntables, a microphone and some sick rhymes? Tales of kids who find themselves through hip hop.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge the series.
This episode is made with the support of our friends at: Catan (code: mortified) [Better Help](http:// betterhelp.com/mortified) and Everdell (code: 10mortified).
3/21/2021 • 32 minutes, 52 seconds
209: Un-True Crime feat. Danny Pudi
Teenagers who set up out to become mystery writers only to discover the hardest problem to solve is…writing. Featuring a special performance from Danny Pudi (Community, Duck Tales).
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Binge the entire series.
3/7/2021 • 31 minutes, 44 seconds
208: Let's Party! feat. Ophira Eisenberg
Ever go through a partying phase? This week, 2 tales of teenagers exploring their wild side. Featuring Ophira Eisenberg (NPR’s Ask Me Another, Moth) and Denzer DeMatteo.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
Binge the series. Play the home game.
2/21/2021 • 24 minutes, 12 seconds
207: I Can't Resist Bad Boys
He’s edgy, rebellious and your parents don’t like him and that’s just what makes him so irresistible. Tales of teenage girls who are drawn to the bad boy.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge the series.
2/7/2021 • 29 minutes, 27 seconds
206: Hometown Heroes
Were you afraid no one in your high school would remember you? This week, we present tales of teenagers who, for better or worse, make an indelible mark on the places where they grew up.
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1/24/2021 • 29 minutes, 56 seconds
205: Mortified Meditation
Feeling as anxious as we are? This week, in effort to help calm our nerves, we offer a silly Mortified meditation.
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1/10/2021 • 18 minutes, 22 seconds
204: I'm So Over You
How do you break up with a calendar year? Start by listening to tales of teenagers that do their damndest to move on from heartbreak. One, a story of a teenager during the Vietnam War era who tries to get over her ex before he comes back from being stationed overseas. And the other, a story of an exchange student who makes a long, awkward goodbye to her first boyfriend.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Want more mortifying break up tales?
12/20/2020 • 30 minutes, 41 seconds
203: Screw Your Traditions
Celebrating this year without some of your favorite holiday traditions? Commiserate with these kids who attempt to start new traditions and uphold old ones.
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Binge the series.
12/6/2020 • 40 minutes, 33 seconds
202: Troublemakers
What happens when kids do the opposite of what they're told? Celebrate the launch of our new podcast, Ooh You’re In Trouble with 2 stories of kids breaking the rules. Featuring the diary of a girl determined to stay on the right side of the law. Plus, a sneak peek of our new podcast with a story of a kid who commits a delicious crime.
Learn more about Ooh You’re In Trouble.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
11/15/2020 • 36 minutes, 49 seconds
201: Rachel's Diary
Dear Diary, Who Am I? A 4th grader tries to solve a mystery about why she feels different.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia. Listen to the whole series.
Autism Resources: Autism Self-Advocacy Group, [Autistic Women and Non-Binary Network](http:// https://awnnetwork.org/), Wrong Planet Forums, The Guide to Good Mental Health on the Autism Spectrum, The Real Experts: Readings for Parents of Autistic Children
11/1/2020 • 31 minutes, 24 seconds
200: What Have We Learned from 200 Episodes?
The Mortified crew looks back at lessons we’ve learned about growing up and keeping a diary from over 5 years and 200 episodes of making the podcast.
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10/18/2020 • 33 minutes, 49 seconds
199: I Can't Believe I Did That
Mortified staff invites listeners to play along in this sneak peak of our awesome new party game -- I Can't Believe I Did That.
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Play along with us!
10/4/2020 • 40 minutes, 43 seconds
198: I'm Obsessed w My BFF (w PEN15's Anna Konkle and Maya Erskine)
The magic and intensity of middle school BFFs. Featuring Pen15’s Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle.
For more episodes adolescent friendship, check out 172 about imaginary friends and 101, where a girl’s best friend is a TV movie.
Need something that’s fun and bonding to do with your BFF’s? Order our new party game, “I Can’t Believe I Did That!” Then play it over zoom!
For more Maya and Anna, check out Season 2 of Pen15 now streaming on Hulu.
9/20/2020 • 32 minutes, 6 seconds
197: Adventures in Homeschooling
What's it like to be a homeschooled teenager? And what happens when you get out? Featuring Rain Phoenix.
Binge the series. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Find Aleka’s Attic’s music and the LaunchLeft Podcast.
9/6/2020 • 35 minutes, 40 seconds
196: How TV Saved My Life
The epic tale of an imaginary TV Network that helped one teenager overcome isolation.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia. Binge the series.
This episode was made with the support of our friends at Better Help, Super Lucky and Meez Meals.
8/22/2020 • 47 minutes, 7 seconds
195: I Need a Pen Pal
Feeling socially distant from your BFFs? Feel comforted by retro tales of teenagers who discovered the power of pen pals to get through their awkward years.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge the rest of the series. Hear other episodes featuring Mortified participant, Will Seymour, I Was a Teenage Media Mogul and Everyone’s A Critic.
This week, Mortified is made with support from Article and Caviar (Download the app from Apple Store or Google Play store.)
8/2/2020 • 31 minutes, 31 seconds
194: Totally Clueless Makeovers
Clueless is 25 years old? Whatever! From geek to chic and prep to punk, tales of teenage makeovers inspired by the coming of age classic. Featuring the real high school diaries of Elisa (“Amber”) Donovan and more!
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge the series!
7/19/2020 • 32 minutes, 29 seconds
193: Dude Poets Society
Can a poem win over a total stranger's heart? Find out what happens when desperate teenage boys pour their hearts out through poetry.
Want more romance? Check out Boys DO Cry and Don’t Tell Anyone I Like You. Or just binge.
Mortified is a very proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
7/5/2020 • 25 minutes, 26 seconds
192: What I Learned From My Parents
Teenagers confront the notion of living out their parents’ wishes. A teenage girl feels confined by her parents’ narrow expectations. And when a teenage boy decides to go along with his dad’s expectations, he learns a lesson in how to rewrite his family history.
Featuring Nygel Turner, co-host of Adult-ISH from YR Media and Radiotopia.
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6/20/2020 • 34 minutes, 15 seconds
191: Most Likely to Save Us from a Global Crisis
To honor of 2020’s graduating class, we present the precocious kids that are Most Likely to Save Us from a Global Crisis.
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Mortified is a very proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Looking for other shows to binge, check out the great podcasts from Radiotopia.
5/24/2020 • 29 minutes, 15 seconds
190: I Need A Pep Talk
Beat back the doldrums with tales of kids who provide a much needed pep talk.
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5/10/2020 • 35 minutes, 16 seconds
189: Get Me Outta Here!
For most of us, quarantine is a cake walk compared to being a teenager. Tales of kids who feel, like, totally trapped.
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This episode is supported by the online therapists at Better Help. In need of a therapist while stuck at home? Use code “Mortified” for a discount.
4/25/2020 • 26 minutes, 40 seconds
188: Kid Reporters
This just in! An episode about kids who report the news. The tale of a DC girl who grew up obsessed with Katie Couric; and a boy who thinks he’s Cleveland’s next great Anchorman.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
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4/12/2020 • 33 minutes, 29 seconds
187 Surprise Episode: Live in Oakland
Need a break from Quarantine? Bummed you can’t go out to live shows right now? We’ve got you covered! With this special surprise episode, immerse yourself in a recent Mortified Live event from Oakland, CA. The recording is only minimally edited to maximize the feeling of being at a live show inside your headphones. So sit back and imagine your spending the next hour+ surrounded by your friends in the Mortified community.
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Also, join us on Zoom this Saturday, April 11th at 10pm EST (7pm PST) for Mortified’s QuaranTeen Angst — a totally free online event featuring live readings from some of our favorite Mortified alum. Plus some unexpected surprises. Registration is requested so that we can anticipate what head count to expect..
4/5/2020 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 42 seconds
186: Smells Like Team Spirit
As we work together to overcome a global pandemic listen to teenage tales that demonstrate the power of the pack. A girl who finds inspiration from Los Angeles Lakers and the new kid in school tries to join any and every club. (And stay safe!)
Stuck at home? Too many dishes to wash? Binge Mortified.
Mortified is a very proud team member fo Radiotopia from PRX.
3/29/2020 • 32 minutes, 29 seconds
185: Horse Girls
What goes on inside the diary of a horse girl? Mortified celebrates the girls who’s affinity for horses knows no bounds. Mortified is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
Stuck inside?
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3/14/2020 • 33 minutes, 59 seconds
184 Long Haul: The Moment My Life Changed Forever
Epic teenage tales where a moment changes your life forever.
This episode is part of a network-wide project to welcome the Over the Road podcast to Radiotopia family.
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This episode is made with support from Upstate Elevator. Use code “Mortified” to redeem a special offer.
3/1/2020 • 32 minutes, 38 seconds
183: Teen Angst in a Trailer Park
What's it like to come of age in a trailer park? Hear the journals of a tough girl who wanted to be popular. Plus a girl who dreamt of her first kiss at the trailer park.
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This episode is supported by our friends at Upstate Elevator Supply Co. Use code “Mortified” to receive exclusive discount.
2/16/2020 • 31 minutes, 46 seconds
182: I Grew Up Persian American
The awkward writings of first generation Persian-American teenagers.
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2/2/2020 • 30 minutes, 20 seconds
181: Cats, Star Wars and other things that ruined your holiday
If Cats or Rise of Skywalker ruined your holiday season, help is on the way. A boy writes a passionate defense of his favorite Star Wars film after critics trash it. The teenage journals of a “Cats” fanatic.
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Mortified is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
1/19/2020 • 25 minutes, 1 second
180: Kiss Me, Dammit
All those make out sessions with your pillow and practicing in the mirror are about to payoff. This week, the anticipation, hysteria and fall out of kissing for the very first time.
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Mortified is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
1/5/2020 • 28 minutes, 1 second
A Holiday Gift from Team Mortified (Feat. Helen Zaltzman)
What's it like to hang out with the Radiotopia family? Helen and Martin from The Allusionist join the Mortified gang to play a super fun party game in honor of Radiotopia and the holiday season.
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12/19/2019 • 19 minutes, 48 seconds
179: Dungeons, Dragons and Totally Awkward Diaries
Some teenagers play football but others are slaying dragons. This week we pay tribute to the kids who spent their childhoods immersed in Dungeons and Dragons.
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12/15/2019 • 27 minutes, 15 seconds
178: I'm an Old Soul Trapped Inside a Kid's Body
Kids who sound like they've miraculously skipped puberty and went straight to menopause. What happens when your childhood diary sounds less like a kid and more like something your Aunt Sheila would say.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge all eps at getmortified.com.
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12/1/2019 • 25 minutes, 43 seconds
177: My Family Drives Me Nuts
Celebrate the holidays with some quality family time. It’s tales of teenagers who have zero patience for their family.
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11/17/2019 • 25 minutes, 44 seconds
176: Mortified’s Battle of the Teenage Rock Gods
Can the strange songs we wrote as kids be transformed into pop gold? Mortified presents a music competition unlike any other that pits awkward teenage lyrics in a battle for musical supremacy. Featuring Jackie Tohn, Blake Lewis and Elliott Yamin of American Idol fame.
Listen to all eps @ getmortified.com
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
11/1/2019 • 31 minutes
175: I Don't Get How Sex Works
Tales of hormone-fueled teenagers who are so busy sweating the details of getting busy.
Featuring: Erotic fiction written by a horny virgin. The Tale of a girl whose trying to figure out the mechanics of her first physical relationship.
Listen to all eps at getmortified.com Find other Mortified episodes about teen sexual confusion.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
10/20/2019 • 26 minutes, 32 seconds
174: Teen Angst in the Twin Cities
This week, Mortified travels north for two tales of Teen Angst in Twin Cities. The story of a girl who can’t seem to admit her feelings for a boy in her class. And another tale where a girl can’t admit her feelings about boys (or girls).
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The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
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10/6/2019 • 32 minutes, 13 seconds
173: I Still Have An Imaginary Friend
Can you still have an imaginary friend even if you're not a little kid anymore? This week, we pay tribute to the make-believe friends that got us through childhood.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Bonus content and all eps @ getmortified.com!
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9/15/2019 • 30 minutes, 29 seconds
172: When Jocks Were My Jam
How hard is it to date someone known for playing games? The twists and turns of falling for high school athletes.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Bonus content and all eps at getmortified.com.
9/1/2019 • 32 minutes, 46 seconds
171: Band Geeks Rule!
Celebrate the majesty and musicality of self-proclaimed band geeks.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all eps @ getmortified.com.
8/18/2019 • 24 minutes, 32 seconds
170: My Mom Wants My Teacher!?
What happens when a boy fears his mom may have the hots for his teacher? The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Hear all eps @ getmortified.com.
8/5/2019 • 23 minutes, 41 seconds
169: 1960's Sweethearts
Romance gets a history lesson as Mortified dives into the teenage love lives of Baby Boomers. What was really going on inside the journals of adolescents in the days when Andy Griffiths ruled the airwaves and parents were losing their teenagers to Beatlemania?
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge the series at @ getmortified.com
7/21/2019 • 27 minutes, 15 seconds
168: Roughing It
Celebrate summertime with tales of teenagers who are roughing it in the great outdoors. Experience the glory that is mother nature with the kids who would much rather be inside, eating Doritos and watching Degrassi reruns.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all eps and find out how to see us live at getmortified.com.
7/6/2019 • 26 minutes, 28 seconds
167: Stoners
In high school, smoking weed isn't just a thing you do, it's an identity. Tales of teenagers that ask the age old question — should I become a stoner? Listen to all eps at getmortified.com. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
6/16/2019 • 30 minutes, 10 seconds
166: My Diary is a Jane Austen Novel
What happens when teenagers try to make their lives feel as romantic as Pride and Prejudice? This week, modern day teen diaries that sound like they’re straight out of the 19th century.
The Mortified Podcast is a member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all eps at getmortified.com
This episode is made with the support by our friends at Article.
6/2/2019 • 27 minutes, 47 seconds
165: The Deathisode pt2: I'm Not Going to Die a Virgin!
Remember the first time you learned about death? Or when you realized YOU could go next? Find out what happens when teenagers face the possibility they might die young.
Listen to all other eps and the first episode of this series (163: The Deathisode pt1: Interrupting Cow) @ getmortified.com
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5/21/2019 • 38 minutes, 49 seconds
164: Moms Never Win
Kids who think it's totally cool give their moms performance reviews.
PROGRAMMING NOTE: We are still hard at work on our series about kids facing mortality. Part 2 coming soon! In the meantime, enjoy this Mother’s Day inspired episode.
Listen to all eps @ getmortified.com. Mortified is a proud member of PRX from Radiotopia.
5/5/2019 • 21 minutes, 16 seconds
163: The Deathisode pt1: Interrupting Cow
What happens when kids come to face to face with mortality for the first time? In this 2-part series Mortified tackles the one conversation that’s harder for families to talk about than the birds and the bees.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all eps @ getmortified.com
4/14/2019 • 45 minutes, 32 seconds
162: Love Hurts: Grade School Edition
The strange, brutal and barbaric things grade school kids do when struck by Cupid’s arrow. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all eps at getmortified.com.
3/31/2019 • 28 minutes, 48 seconds
161: 22 Ways My Diary Reads Like a Cosmo
Who hasn’t peaked inside a Woman’s magazine to see if they really do know the secrets to being a great lover. This week, teenagers who, just like Cosmo, came up with their own sex tips and rules to navigate relationships.
Listen to all eps at getmortified.com.
A proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Made thanks to the support of Article.
3/17/2019 • 36 minutes, 32 seconds
160: Age/Sex/Location pt 2
Part 2 of our look at kids of the chatroom generation. This week, what happens when kids, unsupervised, find themselves in real relationships and totally ignore all the red flags. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all eps at getmortified.com.
3/3/2019 • 32 minutes, 23 seconds
159: Age/Sex/Location pt 1
What happens when no one at school like-likes you? The kids of the internet generation didn't despair. They logged on and scoured the internet for love. Find out what they discovered in this special multi-episode series.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all eps at getmortified.com.
2/15/2019 • 27 minutes, 32 seconds
158: My Mormon Valentine
Celebrate Valentines Mormon-style. It’s hard enough to find love as a teen but what if your fate for all eternity is on the line? And everyone is watching your every move…
Mortified is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all eps @ getmortified.com.
2/3/2019 • 31 minutes, 20 seconds
157: Brotherly Love
Mortified Live is coming to Philadelphia this spring! Celebrate with an episode devoted to brotherly love and the unusual ways kids show it. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen at all eps getmortified.com
Support for this episode comes from our friends at Shine and Audible.
1/20/2019 • 29 minutes, 11 seconds
156: Magical Thinking
The new year brings new possibilities. This week, tales of kids who put their faith in the universe to help make their most elusive dreams come true.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all eps at getmortified.com.
1/6/2019 • 29 minutes, 52 seconds
155: The Naughty List
You better watch out. You better not cry. Because this week we celebrate the holidays with tales of teenagers who would definitely end up on Santa's Naughty List. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all eps at getmortified.com.
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12/16/2018 • 31 minutes, 47 seconds
154: Soap Operas Are My Life pt2
A soap opera helps a girl come out to her mom. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Support independent artists by donating to Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser. Lots of great rewards at radiotopia.fm. Listen to all eps at getmortified.com.
12/9/2018 • 20 minutes, 9 seconds
Bonus Episode featuring The Radiotopia Family
In honor of Radiotopia's 2018 fundraiser, we present a super fun bonus episode featuring some of your favorite personalities from the network. Show your support for independent artists by making a donation at radiotopia.fm.
12/6/2018 • 15 minutes, 58 seconds
153: Soap Operas Are My Life pt1
A small town boy becomes consumed with The Guiding Light. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all eps at getmortified.com
This episode is supported by Bombas, OMGYes & Nectar.
12/2/2018 • 26 minutes, 1 second
152: Friends For Life (feat. Ezra Miller)
Featured: A girl creates an elaborate quiz to see how well her BFF knows her. Friends set out to become the next Destiny’s Child. And Ezra Miller and Lilah Larson of the band Sons of an Illustrious Father share the operatic beginnings of their lifelong friendship.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all episodes at getmortified.com.
This episode is supported by Simple Contacts, Quip, Nectar and Bombas.
11/19/2018 • 32 minutes, 47 seconds
151: Confessions of a Catholic School Girl
This week, the unholy and very awkward truth about being a Catholic School Girl. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all episodes at getmortified.com.
This episode is made possible with the support of Greats, Simple Contacts & Nectar.
11/11/2018 • 38 minutes, 51 seconds
150: Stick it to the Man
Ever feel like the adults in the room aren’t acting like grownups? This week, the ridiculous ways teenagers decide to stick it to the man. Mortified is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all eps at getmortified.com.
This week, Mortified is supported by our Everlane and Bombas.
11/4/2018 • 30 minutes, 33 seconds
149: Puberty Transformed Me Into A Monster (feat. Big Mouth's Andrew Goldberg)
A menacing force is ravaging middle school and… You. Are. Next. Celebrate Halloween with terrifying tales of puberty and how it transforms innocent kids into heinous monstrosities. With special guest Andrew Goldberg, co-creator of Big Mouth on Netflix. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all episodes at getmortified.
10/14/2018 • 29 minutes, 54 seconds
148: I Love Lord of the Rings
Is Orlando bloom a good kisser? Is speaking in Elvish really that nerdy? Meet the teenagers who wished they could replace middle school with middle earth and how J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic impacted their lives in unexpected ways.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all eps at getmortified.com. This episode was made with the support of Nectar and Bombas.
10/7/2018 • 38 minutes, 40 seconds
147: Does Dating Karma Exist?
Ever break someone’s heart and have it come back to haunt you? Tales of teens who discover if dating karma exists.
9/30/2018 • 27 minutes, 52 seconds
146: Three Little Pigs
From Babe to Piglet to Wilbur, stories of adorable pigs shaped our childhoods. This week, stories of teenagers, from very different worlds, whose lives were forever changed by… of all things… pigs. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all episodes @ getmortified.com.
This week’s episode is supported by Bombas.
9/16/2018 • 31 minutes, 7 seconds
145: My Journal Was My Coach
Does your life ever feel like a training montage? This week, high school athletes who are so driven to the best their diaries sound like a never-ending pep rally. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all episodes here.
This week, Mortified is supported by Nectar and RX Bar.
9/9/2018 • 31 minutes, 3 seconds
144: My First Job
Mortified celebrates Labor Day Weekend with a tribute to teenagers who bravely enter the labor force… regardless of how totally unqualified they are. Hosted by interns Kylie and Joey who are themselves working at their very first office job. And featuring a special appearance by Ronnie Vannucci of The Killers. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member ofRadiotopia from PRX. Listen to all eps getmortified.com.
This episode is made possible in part with the support of Quip.
8/31/2018 • 28 minutes, 35 seconds
143: International Affairs
Think international summits can end up embarrassing entire nations? Try the travel journals of horny teenagers. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all episodes here.
This episode is made possible with the support of Care/Of and Talkspace.
8/19/2018 • 29 minutes, 13 seconds
142: I’m No Princess
The pitfalls of teenagers and tiaras. This week, Mortified explores the obsession kids have with becoming a princess. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all eps at getmortified.com/podcast.
8/12/2018 • 30 minutes, 14 seconds
141: Camp Buy Me Love
Holding hands around the campfire. Making out behind the bunks. Tales of teens who think they’ve finally found love only to discover what happens at sleepaway usually stays at sleepaway. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all eps here!
8/5/2018 • 31 minutes, 39 seconds
140: How I Survived Eighth Grade (w/ Bo Burnham & Elsie Fisher)
So long, Barbie. Hello spin the bottle. Inspired by Bo Burnham’s film, Eighth Grade, Mortified goes back to middle and re-lives that painfully awkward transition from childhood to full-blown teenager. Featuring Eighth Grade’s writer/director, Bo Burnham and it’s star, Elsie Fisher. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all eps here.
7/15/2018 • 32 minutes, 30 seconds
139: Iron Maidens
Metallica or Madonna? For teenage headbangers everywhere it’s simply no contest. Mortified turns it up to 11 as we pay tribute to girls who grew up Metalhead. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all episodeshere. Support for this episode comes from Quip and Nutrafol.
7/8/2018 • 30 minutes, 36 seconds
138: Romance Rocks! (w/ special guest Johnny Marr)
From The Beach Boys to The Smiths to White Lion — tales of teenagers who were inspired by rock to make their greatest romantic fantasies a reality. Featuring a very special appearance by Johnny Marr (The Smiths, Modest Mouse).
Support for Mortified come from the mattress gurus at Nectar.
7/1/2018 • 37 minutes, 31 seconds
137: Daaaaaaad!!
Celebrate Father’s Day 2018 with tales that prove no matter what Dad does he is doomed to embarrass his kids.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member ofRadiotopia from PRX. Listen to all episodes.
This episode is supported by the Tesla of toothbrushes. Get Quip!
6/17/2018 • 28 minutes, 7 seconds
136: Chicano PRIDE
Mortified’s celebration of LGBTQ Pride month continues with stories of first generation kids whose search for happiness takes them in unexpected directions.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX and this week is supported by Talkspace and Simplisafe. Listen to all episodes here.
6/10/2018 • 32 minutes, 32 seconds
135: College PRIDE
This week, Mortified Celebrates PRIDE with an episode devoted to teenagers who come out of the closet after high school and set out to find love for the very first time.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all episodeshere.
6/3/2018 • 41 minutes, 13 seconds
134: I Was a Total Prankster
“Hi, is there a Hugh Jass there?” From making prank calls to freezing underwear and TP’ing houses, relive your biggest juvenile pranks and why kids are so compelled to tick their fellow human.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia. Listen to all episodes!
Made with the support of our friends at Simplisafe and Away.
5/20/2018 • 34 minutes, 17 seconds
133: What Not to Admit in Your Class Journal
What were you willing to share in your class-assigned journal? What’s too much to share with your authority figures? Hear tales of teenagers who had no idea where to draw the line.
Listen to allepisodes! The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. This episode was made with the support of our friends at Simplisafe.
5/13/2018 • 32 minutes, 2 seconds
132: I’m Totally Obsessed With You
When is it true love or unhinged obsession? Find out in this tongue in cheek guide to adolescent love that lets you know when you’ve become way too obsessed with your crush. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
Made with the support of our friends at Live Nation and Simplisafe.
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5/6/2018 • 26 minutes, 40 seconds
131: Please Read My Livejournal!
Current Mood: Desperate. Mortified pays tribute to the kids who grew up in an era right before Myspace and Facebook and pioneered the idea of going public with your private life. But was anyone actually paying attention? The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all episodes.
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4/15/2018 • 29 minutes, 33 seconds
130: Girl Power
How do you do become an empowered woman when you’re not yet a woman? A tribute to teenage Betty Friedans and Gloria Steinams everywhere. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen and binge @ getmortified.com
4/8/2018 • 25 minutes, 54 seconds
129: A Montana Love Triangle
The story of a small town girl who found herself in the center of a cinematic love triangle. Whoever she chooses could change the direction of her entire life.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge all episodes at getmortified.com
This episode is supported in part by the kind people that make truly comfortable beds at Nectar.
4/1/2018 • 22 minutes, 37 seconds
128: Kid Perfectionists
A tribute to kids everywhere who have no desire to live an A-Minus Life. Tales of teenage perfectionists. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all episodes @ getmortified.com
3/18/2018 • 24 minutes, 16 seconds
127 Cynthia: I Need a (Straight) Man
The story of a shy teenager who wanted to meet the man of her dreams. Or at the very least, a straight guy. But some things are easier dreamed than done. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com.
This episode is made possible in part with the support of Nectar. Special Offer for Mortified Listeners at nectarsleep.com/mortified.
3/11/2018 • 22 minutes, 19 seconds
126: I Would Die to Meet JTT
James Van Der Beek? Nick Carter? Devon Sawa? Puh-lease! According to pre-teen girls of the 90s, none of the above held a candle to the boy who played the middle child on Home Improvement — Jonathan Taylor Thomas. This week, the frenzied journals of tweens who would have died to meet JTT.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com
3/4/2018 • 27 minutes, 55 seconds
125 Noam: The Unorthodox Jew
The tale of Noam Osband, a rebellious boy raised in an Orthodox Jewish community who questions everything through poetry and song lyrics. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen and binge @ getmortified.com
Watch us too! The Mortified Guide tv series is now available on Netflix and Amazon.
2/18/2018 • 23 minutes, 25 seconds
124: Saved by the Bo
Just like a real-life Zach Morris, a teenager in the 90’s writes his own episode of Saved By The Bell and tries to get it on the air. Listen to this episode and then binge Mortified’s brand new TV series The Mortified Guide coming to Netlflix Feb 14 and on Amazon Feb 1. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all episodes @ getmortified.com
2/11/2018 • 22 minutes, 34 seconds
123: My Gothic Valentine
Celebrate Valentines season with the tale of a teen who searches for eternal love in the goth scene and discovers Vampires and Elves along the way. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen and binge @ getmortified.com.
2/4/2018 • 18 minutes, 45 seconds
122: Indie Kids (w/ Franz Ferdinand)
Don’t tell me what to do!! Tales of strong-willed kids whose need for independence was unstoppable. With special guests Alex Kapranos and Paul Thomson of Franz Ferdinand. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all @ getmortified.com
1/14/2018 • 29 minutes, 57 seconds
121: My Dad Also Wrote a Porno
What’s the very worst way to learn about the birds and the bees from your parents? The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all episodes @ getmortified.com.
1/7/2018 • 24 minutes, 29 seconds
120: The Virgin Episode
Happy New Year! Ring in ’18 with tales of teenagers who make a resolution to lose their virginity. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all eps @ getmortified.com
12/31/2017 • 21 minutes, 7 seconds
119: Everyone’s a Critic
Who was your harshest critic as a kid? Hear tales of how other kids dealt with criticism or become critical themselves. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all episodes @ getmortified.com
12/17/2017 • 28 minutes, 52 seconds
118: I Was A Teenage Grinch (& other tales of holiday cheer)
Were you a Christmas Grinch or a hopeful Who? Two of kids at Christmas (and Chanukah). Featuring a special appearance by Mara Wilson (Miracle on 34th Street, Matilda). Check out her new book “Where Am I Now? True stories of Girlhood and Accidental Fame.”
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all @ getmortified.com.
12/10/2017 • 25 minutes, 22 seconds
117: Let’s Get Married!
Tales of kids with an unbridled passion to hear wedding bells. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all episodes @ getmortified.com
12/3/2017 • 26 minutes, 27 seconds
116: I Found My Sister’s Diary!
Dying to know what your sister really thinks of you? Who they’re fighting with? Crushing on? Discover the consequences for kids who break into their sister’s private diary. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all episodes @ getmortified.com
11/19/2017 • 27 minutes, 24 seconds
115: The Only Living Lesbian on Long Island
A teenage metal head gets desperate when she can’t find any other lesbians in her school. Because, the 80s. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX! Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast
11/12/2017 • 27 minutes, 36 seconds
114: Kids Who Teach
There comes a moment in every school kid’s life where it’s time where the student becomes the teacher. The Mortified Podcast celebrates kids who attempt to school their peers by dropping some knowledge about life’s biggest issues. Mortified is a proud member of PRX from Radiotopia. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast
11/5/2017 • 32 minutes, 24 seconds
113: I Was A Teenage Horror Writer
Celebrate Halloween with not-so-scary stories written by kids who thought they were the next RL Stine or Stephen King. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com
10/15/2017 • 32 minutes, 50 seconds
112: Breaking Up is Hard To Do (w/ Rider Strong)
Getting dumped totally sucks. Especially when it’s the first time. This week, teenagers find creative ways to cope with getting kicked to the curb. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all @ getmortified.com
10/8/2017 • 23 minutes, 38 seconds
111: Drama Club Kids
Re-live all the show tunes, melodrama and backstage gossip that is the school theater as Mortified pays tribute to the Drama Nerd. Featuring Amy Dietz & Kevin James Doyle, etc. Binge all episodes @ getmortified.com. Mortified is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
10/1/2017 • 30 minutes, 54 seconds
110: The Student and The Teacher
What happens when an innocent crush on a teacher becomes not-so-innocent. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all episodes @ getmortified.com
9/17/2017 • 22 minutes, 34 seconds
109: The September Issue
Leg Warmers! Big Bangs! Z Cavariccis! Tales of kids whose childhoods, for better or worse, revolved around fashion. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com.
9/10/2017 • 26 minutes, 44 seconds
108: The New Kid
Grab your bag, cover your textbooks and decorate your new locker! Celebrate the joys and pains of back to school season with tales of being the new kid in school. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all episodes @ getmortified.com
9/3/2017 • 24 minutes, 56 seconds
107: One Hundred Percent Jersey Girl
Find out why you should never mess with Maria. The diaries of a rebellious Jersey Girl growing up in the 80s. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all episodes @ getmortified.com
8/20/2017 • 27 minutes, 34 seconds
106: Let’s Start a Band! (w/ Sylvan Esso)
From Punk to Metal to Debbie Gibson… an ode to teens who scribbled lyrics in notebooks, learned the guitar and asked their friends to join their band. All because they were “destined” to become rockstars. Featuring a special interview with Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn of Sylvan Esso. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com
8/13/2017 • 28 minutes, 58 seconds
105: How to Become a Catfish
A teenager tries to find love on AOL without revealing her true identity. The Mortified Podcast is part of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com
8/6/2017 • 20 minutes, 35 seconds
104: An Affair to Forget
Tales of teenagers who try to shed their awkwardness while on vacation — thinking it would lead to the fling of a lifetime. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com
7/16/2017 • 30 minutes, 31 seconds
103: The Boy Next Door
What happens teenagers have the hots for their next door neighbor. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com
7/9/2017 • 23 minutes, 56 seconds
102: I Wanna Be A GLOW Girl (w/ Kate Nash and Kia Stevens)
Inspired by the new Netflix series, GLOW, Mortified features girls who prove wrestling isn’t just for dudes. With very special guests Kate Nash and Kia Stevens aka Awesome Kong. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com.
7/2/2017 • 32 minutes, 3 seconds
101 Bren: My Best Friends are Movies of the Week
The story of girl who copes with feeling like a misfit by inventing imaginary pen pal relationships with Movie of the Week characters. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com
6/18/2017 • 26 minutes, 30 seconds
100: OMG, We Hit 100! (The Milestones Episode)
In honor of reaching our 100th episode the team behind the Mortified Podcast are turning the table on ourselves and revealing our embarrassing childhood milestones. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com.
Also, check out the Nancy Podcast with Kathy and Tobin!
6/11/2017 • 36 minutes, 42 seconds
99: Mortified, Interrupted
A complex and touching episode featuring two stories about teenagers who kept diaries while inside a mental health hospital — with entries ranging from heartbreaking to hilarious. Part of Radiotopia’s network-wide project celebrating the debut of Ear Hustle. Listen to other Radiotopia podcasts give their take on “Doing Time” at radiotopia.fm.
6/2/2017 • 34 minutes, 40 seconds
98: Mean Girls (w/ Daniel Franzese)
Gossip! Backstabbing! Burn Books! Mortified celebrates the 13th anniversary of Mean Girls with stories of tyrannical kids. Featuring an interview Daniel Franzese Aka Damien from Mean Girls. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com
5/21/2017 • 27 minutes, 53 seconds
97: 20th Century Moms (w/ Mike Mills)
Did Mom rule the roost? Mortified celebrates strong Moms with second installment of our 2-part Mother’s Day series. Featuring a special interview with Director, Mike Mills (20th Century Women, Beginners). The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com.
5/14/2017 • 27 minutes, 54 seconds
96 Jesse: My Two Moms
What happens when you live in fear of everyone in school finding out your moms are gay? The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com
5/7/2017 • 22 minutes, 32 seconds
95: Not THAT 70’s Show
Wedges! Doobies! And Shaggin’ Wagons! Tales of teens looking for love during the height of the sexual revolution. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of the Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast
Music from: Mud Dogs. “Dog with No Bone Blues.”
4/16/2017 • 29 minutes, 30 seconds
94: Hunger Games
Remember when puberty struck and it seemed like everyone was suddenly fixated on appearance? Hear tales about the lengths teens go to, to overcome their own awkward bodies. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of PRX and Radiotopia. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast.
4/9/2017 • 31 minutes, 27 seconds
93: My Starter Romance
Remember when you thought you’d stay together forever? This week, tales of teenagers who embark on their first awkward relationships. The Mortified Podcast is part of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast
4/2/2017 • 30 minutes, 34 seconds
92 Ashley: Where The Wild Teens Are
What happens when a teenager moves to the other side of the tracks and ends up with all the freedom she could ask for? The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast
3/19/2017 • 25 minutes, 30 seconds
91: Kid Detectives
The case of the half-eaten peach? The case of the orphan tube sock?Tales of inquisitive kids who become detectives and crack the case in the hopes of solving life’s smallest mysteries. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast.
3/12/2017 • 26 minutes, 32 seconds
90: Kid Criminals (feat. Phoebe Judge)
Host of Criminal, Phoebe Judge takes us on a tour of kids who break rules — including tales of her own childhood offenses. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast.
And listen to Criminal @ thisiscriminal.com
Special thanks to Phoebe Judge & Lauren Spohrer.
3/5/2017 • 26 minutes, 49 seconds
89: An Ode to Childhood Pets
Tales of kids whose pets weren’t just their best friend, they were EVERYTHING. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast
2/19/2017 • 31 minutes, 3 seconds
88: Titanic Ruined My Love Life
Waste your adolescence waiting to hear someone say, “You Jump, I Jump”? In honor of Valentines Day, tales of kids whose romantic notions were totally “Jacked” by Titanic. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast
2/12/2017 • 33 minutes, 50 seconds
87: Kids That Protest
Tales of precocious kids who fight for causes they haven’t completely thought out. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmoritfied.com/podcast.
2/5/2017 • 26 minutes, 5 seconds
86 Celebrity Obsession pt3: Royalty (feat. Scott Hutchison of Frightened Rabbit)
Ever fantasize about meeting your prince? In part 3 of our Celebrity Obsessions series, we present tales of girls with fairy tale fantasies of being with real-life British Royalty. Featuring music by Scott Hutchison of Frightened Rabbit. With special appearances by Helen Zaltzman of The Allusionist and Answer Me This and Dr. Martin Zaltz Austwick from Answer Me This and Song by Song. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast
1/22/2017 • 36 minutes, 29 seconds
85 Celebrity Obsession Pt2: Dear Mr. Belvedere
Was your best friend is a fictional person? Our Unlikely Celebrity Obsession series continues with the story of a boy who wrote letters to an 80’s sitcom character. Featuring a special appearance from Brice Beckham. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast
1/15/2017 • 22 minutes, 11 seconds
84 Celebrity Obsession Pt1: Fan Letters
Ever write a fan letter you regret? Part 1 of Unlikely Celebrity Obsessions features some truly misguided fan mail and a special appearance by Garfunkel and Oates’ Kate Micucci. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast.
1/8/2017 • 31 minutes, 35 seconds
83: My New Year’s Resolution is…You
You’re never too young to turn the page… and make totally a unrealistic New Year’s resolution. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast
12/18/2016 • 21 minutes, 58 seconds
82: Merry Gift-Mas
Celebrate the holiday season with misadventures of adolescent gift giving. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast.
Featuring Holiday Kingdom composed by Brandon Fiechter, dbfiechter.bandcamp.com/
12/11/2016 • 24 minutes, 28 seconds
81 Diary of a Trans Man: Confessions of Kelly Shortandqueer
A man shares the diaries he kept as an awkward adolescent girl. Support the Trans community at transequality.org and thetrevorproject.org. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast.
Big congrats to our friends at The Heart podcast for winning Best Documentary at Third Coast International Festival for their episode, “Miraya.”
12/4/2016 • 25 minutes, 3 seconds
80: It’s A Family Affair
In honor of the discord that shows up around the Thanksgiving table, we present tales of kids who don’t quite the concept of family togetherness. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast
11/20/2016 • 24 minutes, 18 seconds
79 Amy: Diaries of a First Generation Kid
The tale of a first generation girl stuck between parents who think she’s getting out of control and schoolmates who assume she’s just a quiet bookish type. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast
11/13/2016 • 22 minutes, 10 seconds
78: Revenge of the Redheaded Nerds
Sticks and Stones may break our bones but names will never harm us. At least that’s what we sincerely hoped. This week, redheads get back at their former bullies. With a special appearance by Zach Ward, the infamous bully from “A Christmas Story.” Hosted by Associate Producer, Pooja Bhatt. Mortified is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast
Thanks to our newest supporters, Smartypants Vitamins. Smartypantsvitamins.com
11/6/2016 • 18 minutes, 35 seconds
77: My Worst Fear
In honor of Halloween, mortifying tales about the kind of fears kids actually have. Become a supporter of The Mortified Podcast and Radiotopia and get some cool rewards too! Hear all episodes @ getmortified.com/podcast.
10/24/2016 • 25 minutes, 7 seconds
76: Totally Juvenile Election Special
Need relief from all the juvenile antics of campaign season? MORTIFIED’S TOTALLY JUVENILE ELECTION SPECIAL is your antidote to the political tantrums featuring stories of the strange campaigns we waged as kids. Featuring special guest, NPR White House correspondent TAMARA KEITH. Take a moment to support storytelling podcasts like The Mortified Podcast, The Heart, 99% Invisible and Song Exploder by contributing to the Radiotopia 2016 Fundraiser at radiotopia.fm. There are really some great rewards too! Listen to all Mortified episodes @getmortified.com/podcast
10/16/2016 • 54 minutes, 12 seconds
75: Confessions of a Duran Duran Fan
Travel back in time to the 80s to hear girls who were Hungry Like The Wolf for their favorite band. Mortified is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast
10/9/2016 • 24 minutes, 53 seconds
74: My Diary Will Go Down in History
The story of a girl who was totally convinced her teenage diary would one day be discovered… and become mandatory reading for generations to come. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast
10/2/2016 • 16 minutes, 2 seconds
73 Back to School Series: Passing Notes
Do you like me? Yes or No? Circle one. Before texting and snapchat, we passed around our most private messages on folded up looseleaf paper. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Find all episodes @ getmortified.com/podcast.
9/18/2016 • 19 minutes, 33 seconds
72 Back to School Series: Homecoming Ruined My Life
Our Back To School Series continues with the tale of a teenager who couldn’t get a date to homecoming. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast
9/11/2016 • 21 minutes, 13 seconds
71 Back to School Series: Prom-iscuous
Will you dance with me? Go Back to School with Mortified and remember the social awkwardness of school dances. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast
9/4/2016 • 17 minutes, 11 seconds
70: Jagged Little Parodies
Teens who parody Jagged Little Pill. Featuring clips from a conversation Mortified did with Alanis Morissette. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast
8/14/2016 • 19 minutes, 56 seconds
69: Sex By Numbers
How was that for you? In honor of our 69th episode, teenagers use numbers to rate, rank and relate to sex. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast
8/7/2016 • 23 minutes, 7 seconds
68 Paul: The Family Misfit
What happens when everyone in your family knows you’re the black sheep? The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of the Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast
7/31/2016 • 18 minutes, 39 seconds
67 Chandrika: From India With Love
There’s only one achievement greater than running an entire country… overcoming the awkwardness of being a teenager. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast.
7/17/2016 • 18 minutes, 59 seconds
66: I Hate Summer Vacation
Kids endure their version of a summer vacation from hell. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast
7/10/2016 • 21 minutes, 12 seconds
65: Cold War Kids
The Russians are coming! The Russians are coming! In honor of independence day, stories of kids who experienced both sides of the cold war. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast
7/3/2016 • 27 minutes, 23 seconds
64 Carolyn: Dad vs The Love Boat
A religious father refuses to let his daughter get corrupted by The Love Boat and other 80s pop culture. The Mortified is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast
6/19/2016 • 21 minutes, 11 seconds
63: Dazed and Confused
Just Say No? This is your brain on drugs? Find out the ridiculous and misguided ways teenagers actually deal with drugs. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast.
6/12/2016 • 25 minutes, 56 seconds
62 Naomi: Harry Potter Fan Fiction
A Harry Potter story unlike anything you’ve heard before — the homoerotic fan fiction of a 12 year old straight girl. Featuring Cal Grant, Chris Libby & Daniel Franzese of Mean Girls and HBO’s Looking. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com
6/5/2016 • 26 minutes, 20 seconds
61: How Not To Masturbate (and Other Hollow Victories)
Tales of teens answering the perennial question: Should I get it on… with myself? The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast.
5/22/2016 • 26 minutes, 21 seconds
60 Angela: I Have Bad Gaydar
Diaries of a teenager who always seems to fall for guys who just aren’t into women. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast
5/15/2016 • 20 minutes, 23 seconds
59 Nicole: Don’t Mess with a Texas Momma
A teenager gets judgy when mom starts dating. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast
5/8/2016 • 23 minutes, 53 seconds
58 Forbidden Crushes Part 3: My Secret Gay Crush
Part 3 of our series on Forbidden Crushes features a closeted teen who wants to pour her heart out to her crush but fears outing herself. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast
4/24/2016 • 25 minutes, 43 seconds
57 Forbidden Crushes Part 2: The Janitor
Part 2 in the Forbidden Crushes Series features a teenager’s infatuation with the school janitor. Mortified is a proud member of PRX from Radiotopia. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast
4/17/2016 • 25 minutes, 25 seconds
56 Forbidden Crushes part 1: The Vice Principal
Part 1 in our Forbidden Crush Series features a teenager that obsessed over the school’s most powerful authority figure. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast
4/10/2016 • 21 minutes, 36 seconds
55: Bases Loaded
Remember when 2nd Base was a really big deal? Just in time for opening day, Mortified journeys back to a time when the most exciting bases had absolutely nothing to do with baseball. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast
4/3/2016 • 32 minutes, 53 seconds
54: Don’t F*ck with Emiko
An outspoken goth uses the school newspaper to tell off the popular kids. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @getmortified.com/podcast.
3/20/2016 • 21 minutes, 41 seconds
53: Diary Of An Ugly American
American teenagers travel outside the US to become more worldly — and fail miserably. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast.
3/13/2016 • 21 minutes, 51 seconds
52: The Period Piece (There Will Be Blood)
Women relive the horrors of the 1st time they faced “that time of the month.” The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast
3/6/2016 • 22 minutes, 25 seconds
51: How Not To Win An Oscar (feat. Elijah Wood, Busy Phillips)
In honor of Awards Season, we present two tales of teenagers whose attempts at writing an epic screenplay fell far short of Oscar consideration. With special appearances by: Elijah Wood, Busy Philipps, Kevin McDonald, Curtis Armstrong and James Denton. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast
2/22/2016 • 33 minutes, 1 second
50: I Was A Boy Band Fangirl
From those who “Hung Tough” to those who “Wanted It That Way,” fan-girls share stories of their biggest boy band obsessions — with a very special appearance from a boy band icon. As well as cameos by Song Exploder’s Hrishikesh Hirway, Answer Me This’ Martin Austwick & The Memory Palace’s Nate Dimeo. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast
2/15/2016 • 34 minutes, 8 seconds
49: Why Do I Date A**Holes?
Celebrate the misery of Valentines with tales of teenagers who fall for heart-breakers and find themselves asking the age-old question… Why Do I Date A**Holes? The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast
2/8/2016 • 24 minutes, 32 seconds
48: City Mouse vs Country Mouse
Dueling tales of teens that grew up in vastly different worlds. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of PRX from Radiotopia. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast
1/25/2016 • 24 minutes, 34 seconds
47 Will: I Was A Teenage Media Mogul
This special episode of Mortified features the story of a closeted teenager who escapes the bullies at school and retreats into his bedroom where he creates an elaborate imaginary radio empire. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast
1/18/2016 • 35 minutes, 32 seconds
46 Jill: Dear Grandpa
A teenager writes her diary to her recently deceased grandfather — only to share with him every graphic detail about her love life. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast.
1/11/2016 • 21 minutes, 31 seconds
Bonus Episode: Mortified Meets The Allusionist
In this bonus episode, Mortified’s Dave Nadelberg and Neil Katcher visit The Allusionist and discuss the importance of keeping a diary with host Helen Zaltzman. The Mortified Podcast (and also The Allusionist) is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Visit getmortified.com/podcast to hear more.
1/4/2016 • 17 minutes, 2 seconds
45 Emma: The Girl Who Cried Y2K
In honor of the New Year, Mortified goes back in time to the turn of the new millenium when one very concerned teenager went all out to prepare her family for worldwide catastrophe. And, hear some truly terrible teen poetry when we crown the winner of Mortified’s Awkward Teen Poetry Contest! The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
12/28/2015 • 28 minutes, 6 seconds
44 Christina: Dear Santa, I Want A Headbanger
In honor of the holiday season, Mortified presents the story of a sheltered middle-schooler who writes to Santa Claus for a boyfriend. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Hear more at getmortified.com/podcast.
12/21/2015 • 20 minutes, 40 seconds
43: Boys DO Cry (w/ special guest CHVRCHES)
This special Mortified Mixtape episode is devoted to sensitive teenage guys who aren’t afraid to wear their hearts on their sleeves. With a special performance from CHVRCHES.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen at getmortified.com/podcast. Find out how to share your worst adolescent poetry in Mortified’s Tournament of Awkward Teen Poetry at getmortified.com/poetry.
12/7/2015 • 29 minutes, 40 seconds
42 Jason: King of Scotland
A teenage misfit tries to empower himself by taking on the persona of a medieval Scottish King. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Hear more episodes at getmortified.com/podcast. Enter your own bad teen poem or lyrics in Mortified’s Tournament of Awkard Teen Poetry @ getmortified.com/poetry.
11/30/2015 • 19 minutes, 21 seconds
41 Jackie Tohn & the Gratitude Journal
In honor of Thanksgiving, we present the story of an ungrateful teenager, Jackie Tohn, who starts a gratitude journal in the hope of becoming a better person and still manages to miss the point. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Hear more at getmortified.com/podcast
11/23/2015 • 18 minutes, 17 seconds
40 Sarah: Everyone Knows I Love You
A nerdy girl’s over the top obsession with the popular boy in school. The Mortified Podcast is a member of Radiotopia from PRX. Hear more @ getmortified.com/podcast
11/16/2015 • 22 minutes
39 Katie: My Stripper Play (feat. Alison Brie)
A closeted college freshman tries to come to terms with her sexuality by writing a screenplay that had more in common with the movie, Showgirls, than her actual life. Featuring special performances by Alison Brie (Community & Mad Men), Julianna Guill (Friday the 13th) and Cyrina Fiallo (My Alibi). The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Be a part of the movement at radiotopia.fm.
11/9/2015 • 18 minutes, 25 seconds
38: Kids on The Campaign Trail
In honor of primary season, Mortified presents two tales of kids who encounter politics and campaigning for the first time. Hear more episodes at getmortified.com/podcast. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Become a supporter at radiotopia.fm.
11/2/2015 • 21 minutes, 47 seconds
37: Mortified’s Monsters of Halloween
This special Mortified Mixtape to Halloween features three tales of kids obsessed with demons, vampires and ghosts. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Become a supporter of Radiotopia shows @ radiotopia.fm.
10/26/2015 • 20 minutes, 54 seconds
36 Tyler & Janelle: Love, America Online Style
The saved AOL chats of Tyler, a self-professed nerd and Janelle, his high school crush. Together, they re-hash them, in all their comedic-tragic glory, in front of a live audience. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Hear more at getmortified.com/podcast
10/19/2015 • 21 minutes, 41 seconds
35 Colin: Don’t Tell Anyone I Like You
An incredibly shy teenager overcomes a speech impediment and works up the courage to ask out a girl. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Find all the episodes at getmortified.com/podcast
10/12/2015 • 20 minutes, 43 seconds
34 Jessica: I was a Ten Year-Old Maid
The diaries of a girl who went to work as a house maid at age 10, including cleaning the home of a popular classmate. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Visit getmortified.com/podcast.
10/5/2015 • 21 minutes, 27 seconds
33 Erin: My Dad Read My Diary!
When a rebellious teen discovers her Dad is reading her diary, she decides to give him some shocking reading material. Learn more at getmortified.com/podcast. A proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
9/21/2015 • 16 minutes, 39 seconds
32 Mike: Secret Diary of a H.S. Football Star
The journals of a secretly sensitive high school football player. Featuring a special interview with NFL Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson on the pressures of playing High School football in a Friday Night Lights small town. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen at getmortified.com/podcast.
9/14/2015 • 23 minutes, 2 seconds
31: Mortified’s Tribute To Teachers’ Pets
To prove not everyone dreaded going back to school, Mortified presents a special mixtape episode devoted to the courageous kids who risk the scorn of peers to win the approval of their teachers. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Hear more at getmortified.com/podcast.
9/7/2015 • 24 minutes, 29 seconds
30 Darryl: The Horny Romantic
The journals of a confused teenager who waffles between his romantic side and his raging hormones. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Learn more at getmortified.com/podcast
8/31/2015 • 19 minutes, 44 seconds
29: Mortified’s Tribute to Neurotic Teens
Mortified pays tribute to growing up neurotic in this special Mortified Mixtape episode featuring two stories of teen neurotics negotiating romance for the first time. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Visit getmortified.com/podcast.
8/24/2015 • 20 minutes, 15 seconds
28 Xiomara: Searching for The Cure
The diaries of a teenager from the South Bronx who feels like an outcast when she falls in love with goth music. Featuring Special Guest Host, Lol Tolhurst, founding member of The Cure. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Learn more at getmortified.com/podcast
8/17/2015 • 19 minutes, 35 seconds
27 Jessica: I Was A Teen Prison Wife
The letters of a teenager desperately trying keep her boyfriend’s spirits up while he serves time. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Learn more at getmortified.com/podcast
8/10/2015 • 21 minutes, 47 seconds
26 Robert: Holy Love Triangle
The lovesick journals of a devout teenager whose girlfriend has her heart set on another man — Jesus. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Visit getmortified.com.
8/3/2015 • 18 minutes, 38 seconds
25 Ashley: Why I Hate The SATs
The diaries of a high school misfit who in an attempt to fit in found herself in a series of epic, embarrassing moments — culminating at the SATs. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. getmortified.com/podcast
7/27/2015 • 16 minutes, 46 seconds
24 Damian: Friends with Benefits
A closeted teenager learns that sometimes friends can suck (and that’s not always a bad thing). The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. getmortified.com.
7/20/2015 • 19 minutes, 6 seconds
23 Retta: The Academic
NBC’s Parks & Recreation star, Retta, shares her geeky high school diaries on the Mortified stage. Proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Learn more at getmortified.com.
7/13/2015 • 15 minutes, 56 seconds
22 Joan: 50 Shades of Awkward
A pre-teen girl attempts to write a steamy sex scene. And gets everything wrong. Mortified Producer Anne Jensen guest hosts. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia. To learn more at getmortified.com.
7/6/2015 • 19 minutes, 47 seconds
21: Mortified’s Summer Camp Spectacular!
In honor of Independence Day, this special episode features two tales of kids getting their first taste of freedom from mom and dad at sleepaway camp. Learn more about Mortified at getmortified.com. Proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
6/29/2015 • 23 minutes, 2 seconds
20 Lizzy: My Semester in South Africa
A sheltered American teen is quickly in over her head as a foreign exchange student in post-apartheid Johannesburg. Proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Learn more about Mortified at getmortified.com.
6/22/2015 • 24 minutes, 53 seconds
19 Stacey: Life of the Party
Drugs! Booze! Boys! The diary of a teenage party girl in the 90s. Learn more about Mortified at getmortified.com. A proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
6/15/2015 • 17 minutes, 28 seconds
18 Jordan: Jurassic Park Fan Fiction
A sixth grader’s failed attempt to write an alternate version of his favorite film, Jurassic Park. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
6/8/2015 • 18 minutes, 24 seconds
17 Katie: Saving Katharine Hepburn
In the 90’s, a teenager sends fan letters to Katharine Hepburn in an attempt to save her from eternal damnation. To learn more about Mortified visit getmortified.com. A proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
6/1/2015 • 18 minutes, 8 seconds
16 Brooke: I Was A Teenage Witch
The diaries of a teenage witch. To learn more about Mortified visit getmortified.com. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
5/25/2015 • 15 minutes, 56 seconds
15 Tynan: Peace! One Luv!
The journals of a momma’s boy who, inspired by the Wu Tang Clan, wrote in his journals as if he were a hip hop star.
(For fans of the documentary Mortified Nation, you may recognize Tynan. Listen to completely different journal entries than the ones he shared in the film). To learn more about Mortified visit getmortified.com. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
5/18/2015 • 17 minutes, 29 seconds
14 Jenny: Is My Boyfriend Gay?
The diaries of a high school girl whose first boyfriend is clearly gay. To learn more about Mortified visit getmortified.com. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
5/11/2015 • 18 minutes, 32 seconds
13 David: Mile High Club
The journals of a never-been-kissed teenager who makes a desperate attempt to join the mile high club. To learn more about Mortified visit getmortified.com. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
5/4/2015 • 18 minutes, 12 seconds
12 Keri: Handies are OK
A devout Christian teen writes to God in her diary seeking his blessing as she becomes sexually active for the first time. To learn more about Mortified visit getmortified.com. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
4/27/2015 • 16 minutes, 16 seconds
11 Heath: Lesser Than Zero
A high school class clown tries to convince his crush that he’s deep and edgy by writing a one-act play in the vein of Bret Easton Ellis’ Less Than Zero. Featuring special performances by Amber Benson and Adam Busch from TV’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer. To learn more about Mortified visit getmortified.com. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
4/20/2015 • 21 minutes, 52 seconds
10 Sarah: Nerd Hunter
A precocious teenager goes on a quest to understand sex by hooking up with nerds at school – and records her findings in her diary ala The Kinsey Report. To learn more about Mortified visit getmortified.com. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
4/13/2015 • 16 minutes, 49 seconds
09 Steve: Gringo of the Year
The journals of an American teen who tries to shed his preppy background by volunteering in the remote villages of Mexico.
To learn more about Mortified visit getmortified.com. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
4/6/2015 • 20 minutes, 51 seconds
08 Shelley: Are You There God? It’s Me, Shelley.
A neurotic teenager tries to calm her nerves about a boy by talking to herself — and god — in her diary. To learn more about Mortified visit getmortified.com. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. This episode is hosted by Mortified’s Artistic Director, Neil Katcher.
3/30/2015 • 17 minutes, 12 seconds
07 Sherry: Good Cheer
The diaries of a just-graduated high school cheerleader who embarks on a relationship with a local football coach. To learn more about Mortified visit getmortified.com. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
3/23/2015 • 18 minutes, 43 seconds
06 Adam: Rhyme or Reason
The pretentious poetry of a high school know-it-all who butts heads with his English Teacher. To learn more about Mortified visit getmortified.com. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
3/16/2015 • 18 minutes, 39 seconds
05 Alessandra: Lips
The high school diaries of a late bloomer determined to land her first boyfriend. To learn more about Mortified visit getmortified.com. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
3/9/2015 • 16 minutes, 22 seconds
04 Jimmy: Throw in the Towel
The diaries of a closeted teenager who relied on pop songs and soap operas to survive high school. To learn more about Mortified visit getmortified.com. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
3/2/2015 • 18 minutes, 17 seconds
03 Kevin: Final Frontier
A teenage Trekkie boldly goes wherever there are girls.. and writes about it in his middle school journals as if he were the Captain of the Enterprise. To learn more about Mortified visit getmortified.com. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
2/23/2015 • 18 minutes, 58 seconds
02 Sakena: Mr. Telephone Man
The diary of a teenage girl in the 1980s who– forbidden to go out on dates– resorts to finding love via the phone. To learn more about Mortified visit getmortified.com. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
2/16/2015 • 13 minutes, 38 seconds
01 Tom: My Funny Valentine
The debut episode of The Mortified Podcast delivers a Valentine tribute to teen romance with a painfully earnest love letter from Feb 14, 1994. To learn more about Mortified visit getmortified.com. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.