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263: Most Mortified Semifinals: Denver vs DC/Baltimore08 Sep 202400:48:03

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.

262: Crossover episode: Rock That Doesn't Roll25 Aug 202400:45:48

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.

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253: The Origin Story14 Apr 202400:31:55

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. 

166: My Diary is a Jane Austen Novel02 Jun 201900:27:47

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.

165: The Deathisode pt2: I'm Not Going to Die a Virgin!21 May 201900:38:49

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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164: Moms Never Win05 May 201900:21:16

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.

163: The Deathisode pt1: Interrupting Cow14 Apr 201900:45:32

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

162: Love Hurts: Grade School Edition31 Mar 201900:28:48

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.

161: 22 Ways My Diary Reads Like a Cosmo17 Mar 201900:36:32

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.

160: Age/Sex/Location pt 203 Mar 201900:32:23

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.

159: Age/Sex/Location pt 115 Feb 201900:27:32

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.

158: My Mormon Valentine03 Feb 201900:31:20

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.

157: Brotherly Love20 Jan 201900:29:11

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.

252 Plenty of Fish21 Nov 202300:34:10

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.

156: Magical Thinking06 Jan 201900:29:52

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.

155: The Naughty List16 Dec 201800:31:47

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.

Support independent artists by donating to Radiotopia. Donate by December 21st and you’ll be eligible to receive lots of great benefits — including a retro arcade night with the Mortified crew!

154: Soap Operas Are My Life pt2 09 Dec 201800:20:09

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.

Bonus Episode featuring The Radiotopia Family06 Dec 201800:15:58

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.

153: Soap Operas Are My Life pt102 Dec 201800:26:01

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.

152: Friends For Life (feat. Ezra Miller)19 Nov 201800:32:47

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.

151: Confessions of a Catholic School Girl11 Nov 201800:38:51

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.

150: Stick it to the Man04 Nov 201800:30:33

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.

149: Puberty Transformed Me Into A Monster (feat. Big Mouth's Andrew Goldberg)14 Oct 201800:29:54

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.

148: I Love Lord of the Rings07 Oct 201800:38:40

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.

Robot Diaries + Announcement23 Jan 202300:12:14

We share an update about the future of the podcast. Plus, Robots diaries!

147: Does Dating Karma Exist?30 Sep 201800:27:52

Ever break someone’s heart and have it come back to haunt you? Tales of teens who discover if dating karma exists.

146: Three Little Pigs16 Sep 201800:31:07

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.

145: My Journal Was My Coach09 Sep 201800:31:03

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.

144: My First Job31 Aug 201800:28:35

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.

143: International Affairs19 Aug 201800:29:13

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.

142: I’m No Princess12 Aug 201800:30:14

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.

141: Camp Buy Me Love05 Aug 201800:31:39

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!

 

140: How I Survived Eighth Grade (w/ Bo Burnham & Elsie Fisher)15 Jul 201800:32:30

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.

139: Iron Maidens08 Jul 201800:30:36

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.

 

138: Romance Rocks! (w/ special guest Johnny Marr)01 Jul 201800:37:31

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.

 

251: Secret Lives of the Well Behaved19 Dec 202200:28:36

No one is just a teacher’s pet or a goody two shoes...

The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.

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.

137: Daaaaaaad!!17 Jun 201800:28:07

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!

136: Chicano PRIDE10 Jun 201800:32:32

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.

135: College PRIDE03 Jun 201800:41:13

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.

134: I Was a Total Prankster20 May 201800:34:17

“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.

133: What Not to Admit in Your Class Journal13 May 201800:32:02

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.

132: I’m Totally Obsessed With You06 May 201800:26:40

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.

Listen to all episodes.

131: Please Read My Livejournal!15 Apr 201800:29:33

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.

Thanks to our newest supporter, Meez Meals. Offer code Mortified for 50% first order.

130: Girl Power08 Apr 201800:25:54

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

 

128: Kid Perfectionists18 Mar 201800:24:16

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

 

 

127 Cynthia: I Need a (Straight) Man11 Mar 201800:22:19

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.

250: For Bonnie, Carolyn and Rachel04 Dec 202200:48:37

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.

The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.

126: I Would Die to Meet JTT04 Mar 201800:27:55

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

125 Noam: The Unorthodox Jew18 Feb 201800:23:25

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.

 

 

124: Saved by the Bo11 Feb 201800:22:34

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

 

 

 

 

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