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The Mortified Podcast

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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. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. Learn more at radiotopia.fm. Podca… read more

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252 Plenty of Fish

November 21st, 2023

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 …

Robot Diaries + Announcement

January 23rd, 2023

12:14

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

251: Secret Lives of the Well Behaved

December 19th, 2022

28:36

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

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250: For Bonnie, Carolyn and Rachel

December 4th, 2022

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 …

249: This Isn't Going to Last

November 21st, 2022

24:31

Tales of teenagers hellbent on making their first shot at love a lasting one.

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248: Colin Quinn + Tyra Banks

November 6th, 2022

28:54

From smart ass comedians to supermodels, kids find inspiration from unlikely sources.

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247: Tale of Two Hippies

October 16th, 2022

31:37

Power to the Flower Child! Tales of teenage hippies that came of age in the 70s.

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246: I Was An Artsy Kid (w/ Gillian Jacobs & Rider Strong)

October 2nd, 2022

24:55

Ever think you were the deep artist type? Tales of shy kids who get creative as a way to fit in.

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245: Truth, Dare and Cher

September 18th, 2022

23:15

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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244: Jessica's Diary

September 4th, 2022

30:21

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.

243: I Want You Back

August 21st, 2022

35:20

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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242: I Had A Mean Streak

August 7th, 2022

26:58

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.

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241: Homesick in India

July 18th, 2022

29:06

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 …

240: I Want Some Action

July 4th, 2022

27:40

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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239: I Love Musicals

June 19th, 2022

29:21

From Kelly to Justin, to Moulin Rouge... tales of kids who go on epic adventures, all because of their love of a musical.

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238: My Inner Wednesday Addams

June 5th, 2022

18:17

Kids born with a gift for gloom. Tales for the Wednesday Addams lurking in all of us.

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237: Brownies & Ben Affleck

May 15th, 2022

27:13

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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236: Harvard Material

May 1st, 2022

31:43

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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235: Sweet Valley High + Animorphs

April 17th, 2022

33:21

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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234: Model UN + Czech Mates

April 3rd, 2022

30:51

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 …

233: Mom Gets It On

March 20th, 2022

25:23

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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232: Writing to God

March 7th, 2022

28:29

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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Bonus Episode: Making Trouble

February 25th, 2022

12:11

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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231: Songs in the Key of Tom

February 20th, 2022

19:19

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 …

230: Jonas Brothers, Hanson & Dream Street

February 6th, 2022

35:01

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 …

229: A Message to My Future Self

January 23rd, 2022

21:23

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. …

228: Friends or Rivals?

December 19th, 2021

30:54

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 …

227: My Sexually Frustrated Fiction (w/ Martin Starr & more)

December 5th, 2021

30:04

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 …

226: I'm In Love With My Straight Friend

November 22nd, 2021

32:46

What happens when you feel too close to your best friend? Tales of torturous unrequited love.

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225: Why Am I So Pissed Off?

November 8th, 2021

22:23

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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224: Hadley's Playground

October 17th, 2021

22:59

A closeted teenager pens an epic novel trying to convince himself he's not gay.

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223: The Science Of Love

October 3rd, 2021

25:08

Tales of teenagers who try to apply their scientific minds to matters of the heart.

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222: My Pop Culture Obsession (Jenna Fischer, Katie Holmes, Zach De La Rocha)

September 19th, 2021

26:46

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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221: Two Mighty Misfits

September 5th, 2021

25:44

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.

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220: It Happened in Hebrew School

August 15th, 2021

32:18

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.

219: I Want To Be More Than Friends

August 1st, 2021

27:08

Ever fallen for a friend? What happens when teenagers attempt to transform their friendships into relationships?

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218: Foodies

July 18th, 2021

23:24

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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217: Totally Out of My League

July 4th, 2021

39:29

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 …

216: Joyride

June 20th, 2021

27:38

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 …

215: You Need to Convert

June 6th, 2021

31:57

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 …

214: Wrong Distance Relationships

May 16th, 2021

31:51

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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213: I Need a Vacation

May 2nd, 2021

24:31

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 …

212: If You Love Me, Prove It

April 18th, 2021

30:19

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 …

211: I'm Deeper Than You

April 4th, 2021

27:44

"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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210: I Wanted to be a Hip Hop Legend

March 21st, 2021

32:52

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.

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209: Un-True Crime feat. Danny Pudi

March 7th, 2021

31:44

Teenagers who set up out to become mystery writers only to discover the hardest problem to solve is…writing. Featuring a special performance from …

208: Let's Party! feat. Ophira Eisenberg

February 21st, 2021

24:12

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.

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207: I Can't Resist Bad Boys

February 7th, 2021

29:27

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.

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206: Hometown Heroes

January 24th, 2021

29:56

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 …

205: Mortified Meditation

January 10th, 2021

18:22

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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204: I'm So Over You

December 20th, 2020

30:41

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 …

203: Screw Your Traditions

December 6th, 2020

40:33

Celebrating this year without some of your favorite holiday traditions? Commiserate with these kids who attempt to start new traditions and uphold …

202: Troublemakers

November 15th, 2020

36:49

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 …

201: Rachel's Diary

November 1st, 2020

31:24

Dear Diary, Who Am I? A 4th grader tries to solve a mystery about why she feels different.

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200: What Have We Learned from 200 Episodes?

October 18th, 2020

33:49

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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199: I Can't Believe I Did That

October 4th, 2020

40:43

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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198: I'm Obsessed w My BFF (w PEN15's Anna Konkle and Maya Erskine)

September 20th, 2020

32:06

The magic and intensity of middle school BFFs. Featuring Pen15’s Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle.

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197: Adventures in Homeschooling

September 6th, 2020

35:40

What's it like to be a homeschooled teenager? And what happens when you get out? Featuring Rain Phoenix.

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196: How TV Saved My Life

August 22nd, 2020

47:07

The epic tale of an imaginary TV Network that helped one teenager overcome isolation.

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195: I Need a Pen Pal

August 2nd, 2020

31:31

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.

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194: Totally Clueless Makeovers

July 19th, 2020

32:29

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 …

193: Dude Poets Society

July 5th, 2020

25:26

Can a poem win over a total stranger's heart? Find out what happens when desperate teenage boys pour their hearts out through poetry.

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192: What I Learned From My Parents

June 20th, 2020

34:15

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 …

191: Most Likely to Save Us from a Global Crisis

May 24th, 2020

29:15

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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190: I Need A Pep Talk

May 10th, 2020

35:16

Beat back the doldrums with tales of kids who provide a much needed pep talk.

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189: Get Me Outta Here!

April 25th, 2020

26:40

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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188: Kid Reporters

April 12th, 2020

33:29

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.

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187 Surprise Episode: Live in Oakland

April 5th, 2020

1:14:42

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 …

186: Smells Like Team Spirit

March 29th, 2020

32:29

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 …

185: Horse Girls

March 14th, 2020

33:59

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.

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184 Long Haul: The Moment My Life Changed Forever

March 1st, 2020

32:38

Epic teenage tales where a moment changes your life forever.

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183: Teen Angst in a Trailer Park

February 16th, 2020

31:46

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 …

182: I Grew Up Persian American

February 2nd, 2020

30:20

The awkward writings of first generation Persian-American teenagers.

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181: Cats, Star Wars and other things that ruined your holiday

January 19th, 2020

25:01

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 …

180: Kiss Me, Dammit

January 5th, 2020

28:01

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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A Holiday Gift from Team Mortified (Feat. Helen Zaltzman)

December 19th, 2019

19:48

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 …

179: Dungeons, Dragons and Totally Awkward Diaries

December 15th, 2019

27:15

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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178: I'm an Old Soul Trapped Inside a Kid's Body

December 1st, 2019

25:43

Kids who sound like they've miraculously skipped puberty and went straight to menopause. What happens when your childhood diary sounds less like a …

177: My Family Drives Me Nuts

November 17th, 2019

25:44

Celebrate the holidays with some quality family time. It’s tales of teenagers who have zero patience for their family.

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176: Mortified’s Battle of the Teenage Rock Gods

November 1st, 2019

31:00

Can the strange songs we wrote as kids be transformed into pop gold? Mortified presents a music competition unlike any other that pits awkward …

175: I Don't Get How Sex Works

October 20th, 2019

26:32

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 …

174: Teen Angst in the Twin Cities

October 6th, 2019

32:13

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 …

173: I Still Have An Imaginary Friend

September 15th, 2019

30:29

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. Segment 1: a girl named Sue receives letters from an …

172: When Jocks Were My Jam

September 1st, 2019

32:46

How hard is it to date someone known for playing games? The twists and turns of falling for high school athletes.

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171: Band Geeks Rule!

August 18th, 2019

24:32

Celebrate the majesty and musicality of self-proclaimed band geeks.

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170: My Mom Wants My Teacher!?

August 5th, 2019

23:41

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.

169: 1960's Sweethearts

July 21st, 2019

27:15

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 …

168: Roughing It

July 6th, 2019

26:28

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 …

167: Stoners

June 16th, 2019

30:10

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 …

166: My Diary is a Jane Austen Novel

June 2nd, 2019

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.

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165: The Deathisode pt2: I'm Not Going to Die a Virgin!

May 21st, 2019

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 …

164: Moms Never Win

May 5th, 2019

21:16

Kids who think it's totally cool give their moms performance reviews.

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163: The Deathisode pt1: Interrupting Cow

April 14th, 2019

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.

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162: Love Hurts: Grade School Edition

March 31st, 2019

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 …

161: 22 Ways My Diary Reads Like a Cosmo

March 17th, 2019

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 …

160: Age/Sex/Location pt 2

March 3rd, 2019

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 …

159: Age/Sex/Location pt 1

February 15th, 2019

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 …

158: My Mormon Valentine

February 3rd, 2019

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…

157: Brotherly Love

January 20th, 2019

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 …

156: Magical Thinking

January 6th, 2019

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.

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155: The Naughty List

December 16th, 2018

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 …

154: Soap Operas Are My Life pt2

December 9th, 2018

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

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December 6th, 2018

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

153: Soap Operas Are My Life pt1

December 2nd, 2018

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

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152: Friends For Life (feat. Ezra Miller)

November 19th, 2018

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 …

151: Confessions of a Catholic School Girl

November 11th, 2018

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. …

150: Stick it to the Man

November 4th, 2018

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 …

149: Puberty Transformed Me Into A Monster (feat. Big Mouth's Andrew Goldberg)

October 14th, 2018

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 …

148: I Love Lord of the Rings

October 7th, 2018

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 …

147: Does Dating Karma Exist?

September 30th, 2018

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 Pigs

September 16th, 2018

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 …

145: My Journal Was My Coach

September 9th, 2018

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 …

144: My First Job

August 31st, 2018

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 …

143: International Affairs

August 19th, 2018

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.

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142: I’m No Princess

August 12th, 2018

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

141: Camp Buy Me Love

August 5th, 2018

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 …

140: How I Survived Eighth Grade (w/ Bo Burnham & Elsie Fisher)

July 15th, 2018

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 …

139: Iron Maidens

July 8th, 2018

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 …

138: Romance Rocks! (w/ special guest Johnny Marr)

July 1st, 2018

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 …

137: Daaaaaaad!!

June 17th, 2018

28:07

Celebrate Father’s Day 2018 with tales that prove no matter what Dad does he is doomed to embarrass his kids.

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136: Chicano PRIDE

June 10th, 2018

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.   

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135: College PRIDE

June 3rd, 2018

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 …

134: I Was a Total Prankster

May 20th, 2018

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 …

133: What Not to Admit in Your Class Journal

May 13th, 2018

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 …

132: I’m Totally Obsessed With You

May 6th, 2018

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 …

131: Please Read My Livejournal!

April 15th, 2018

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 …

130: Girl Power

April 8th, 2018

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 …

128: Kid Perfectionists

March 18th, 2018

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) Man

March 11th, 2018

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. …

126: I Would Die to Meet JTT

March 4th, 2018

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 …

125 Noam: The Unorthodox Jew

February 18th, 2018

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 …

124: Saved by the Bo

February 11th, 2018

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 …

123: My Gothic Valentine

February 4th, 2018

18:45

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 …

122: Indie Kids (w/ Franz Ferdinand)

January 14th, 2018

29:57

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 …

121: My Dad Also Wrote a Porno

January 7th, 2018

24:29

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.

120: The Virgin Episode

December 31st, 2017

21:07

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 …

119: Everyone’s a Critic

December 17th, 2017

28:52

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 @ …

118: I Was A Teenage Grinch (& other tales of holiday cheer)

December 10th, 2017

25:22

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 …

117: Let’s Get Married!

December 3rd, 2017

26:27

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

116: I Found My Sister’s Diary!

November 19th, 2017

27:24

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 …

115: The Only Living Lesbian on Long Island

November 12th, 2017

27:36

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 …

114: Kids Who Teach

November 5th, 2017

32:24

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 …

113: I Was A Teenage Horror Writer

October 15th, 2017

32:50

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

112: Breaking Up is Hard To Do (w/ Rider Strong)

October 8th, 2017

23:38

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 …

111: Drama Club Kids

October 1st, 2017

30:54

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 …

110: The Student and The Teacher

September 17th, 2017

22:34

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

109: The September Issue

September 10th, 2017

26:44

Leg Warmers! Big Bangs! Z Cavariccis! Tales of kids whose childhoods, for better or worse, revolved around fashion. The Mortified Podcast is a proud …

108: The New Kid

September 3rd, 2017

24:56

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 …

107: One Hundred Percent Jersey Girl

August 20th, 2017

27:34

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 …

106: Let’s Start a Band! (w/ Sylvan Esso)

August 13th, 2017

28:58

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 …

105: How to Become a Catfish

August 6th, 2017

20:35

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

104: An Affair to Forget

July 16th, 2017

30:31

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 …

103: The Boy Next Door

July 9th, 2017

23:56

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

102: I Wanna Be A GLOW Girl (w/ Kate Nash and Kia Stevens)

July 2nd, 2017

32:03

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 …

101 Bren: My Best Friends are Movies of the Week

June 18th, 2017

26:30

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 @ …

100: OMG, We Hit 100! (The Milestones Episode)

June 11th, 2017

36:42

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 …

99: Mortified, Interrupted

June 2nd, 2017

34:40

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 …

98: Mean Girls (w/ Daniel Franzese)

May 21st, 2017

27:53

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 …

97: 20th Century Moms (w/ Mike Mills)

May 14th, 2017

27:54

Did Mom rule the roost? Mortified celebrates strong Moms with second installment of our 2-part Mother’s Day series. Featuring a special interview …

96 Jesse: My Two Moms

May 7th, 2017

22:32

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 …

95: Not THAT 70’s Show

April 16th, 2017

29:30

Wedges! Doobies! And Shaggin’ Wagons! Tales of teens looking for love during the height of the sexual revolution. The Mortified Podcast is a proud …

94: Hunger Games

April 9th, 2017

31:27

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 …

93: My Starter Romance

April 2nd, 2017

30:34

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 @

92 Ashley: Where The Wild Teens Are

March 19th, 2017

25:30

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 …

91: Kid Detectives

March 12th, 2017

26:32

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 …

90: Kid Criminals (feat. Phoebe Judge)

March 5th, 2017

26:49

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 …

89: An Ode to Childhood Pets

February 19th, 2017

31:03

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

88: Titanic Ruined My Love Life

February 12th, 2017

33:50

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 …

87: Kids That Protest

February 5th, 2017

26:05

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.

86 Celebrity Obsession pt3: Royalty (feat. Scott Hutchison of Frightened Rabbit)

January 22nd, 2017

36:29

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 …

85 Celebrity Obsession Pt2: Dear Mr. Belvedere

January 15th, 2017

22:11

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 …

84 Celebrity Obsession Pt1: Fan Letters

January 8th, 2017

31:35

Ever write a fan letter you regret? Part 1 of Unlikely Celebrity Obsessions features some truly misguided fan mail and a special appearance by …

83: My New Year’s Resolution is…You

December 18th, 2016

21:58

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 …

82: Merry Gift-Mas

December 11th, 2016

24:28

Celebrate the holiday season with misadventures of adolescent gift giving. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @

81 Diary of a Trans Man: Confessions of Kelly Shortandqueer

December 4th, 2016

25:03

A man shares the diaries he kept as an awkward adolescent girl. Support the Trans community at transequality.org and thetrevorproject.org. The …

80: It’s A Family Affair

November 20th, 2016

24:18

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 @

79 Amy: Diaries of a First Generation Kid

November 13th, 2016

22:10

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 …

78: Revenge of the Redheaded Nerds

November 6th, 2016

18:35

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 …

77: My Worst Fear

October 24th, 2016

25:07

In honor of Halloween, mortifying tales about the kind of fears kids actually have. Become a supporter of The Mortified Podcast and Radiotopia and …

76: Totally Juvenile Election Special

October 16th, 2016

54:12

Need relief from all the juvenile antics of campaign season? MORTIFIED’S TOTALLY JUVENILE ELECTION SPECIAL is your antidote to the political tantrums …

75: Confessions of a Duran Duran Fan

October 9th, 2016

24:53

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 …

74: My Diary Will Go Down in History

October 2nd, 2016

16:02

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.   …

73 Back to School Series: Passing Notes

September 18th, 2016

19:33

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 …

72 Back to School Series: Homecoming Ruined My Life

September 11th, 2016

21:13

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 …

71 Back to School Series: Prom-iscuous

September 4th, 2016

17:11

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 …

70: Jagged Little Parodies

August 14th, 2016

19:56

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

69: Sex By Numbers

August 7th, 2016

23:07

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

68 Paul: The Family Misfit

July 31st, 2016

18:39

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

67 Chandrika: From India With Love

July 17th, 2016

18:59

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.

66: I Hate Summer Vacation

July 10th, 2016

21:12

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

65: Cold War Kids

July 3rd, 2016

27:23

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 …

64 Carolyn: Dad vs The Love Boat

June 19th, 2016

21:11

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 …

63: Dazed and Confused

June 12th, 2016

25:56

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 …

62 Naomi: Harry Potter Fan Fiction

June 5th, 2016

26:20

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 …

61: How Not To Masturbate (and Other Hollow Victories)

May 22nd, 2016

26:21

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.  …

60 Angela: I Have Bad Gaydar

May 15th, 2016

20:23

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

59 Nicole: Don’t Mess with a Texas Momma

May 8th, 2016

23:53

A teenager gets judgy when mom starts dating. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast

58 Forbidden Crushes Part 3: My Secret Gay Crush

April 24th, 2016

25:43

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 @

57 Forbidden Crushes Part 2: The Janitor

April 17th, 2016

25:25

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. …

56 Forbidden Crushes part 1: The Vice Principal

April 10th, 2016

21:36

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 …

55: Bases Loaded

April 3rd, 2016

32:53

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 …

54: Don’t F*ck with Emiko

March 20th, 2016

21:41

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 @

53: Diary Of An Ugly American

March 13th, 2016

21:51

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.

52: The Period Piece (There Will Be Blood)

March 6th, 2016

22:25

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

51: How Not To Win An Oscar (feat. Elijah Wood, Busy Phillips)

February 22nd, 2016

33:01

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, …

50: I Was A Boy Band Fangirl

February 15th, 2016

34:08

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 …

49: Why Do I Date A**Holes?

February 8th, 2016

24:32

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 …

48: City Mouse vs Country Mouse

January 25th, 2016

24:34

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

47 Will: I Was A Teenage Media Mogul

January 18th, 2016

35:32

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 …

46 Jill: Dear Grandpa

January 11th, 2016

21:31

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 @

Bonus Episode: Mortified Meets The Allusionist

January 4th, 2016

17:02

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 …

45 Emma: The Girl Who Cried Y2K

December 28th, 2015

28:06

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 …

44 Christina: Dear Santa, I Want A Headbanger

December 21st, 2015

20:40

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 …

43: Boys DO Cry (w/ special guest CHVRCHES)

December 7th, 2015

29:40

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 …

42 Jason: King of Scotland

November 30th, 2015

19:21

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 …

41 Jackie Tohn & the Gratitude Journal

November 23rd, 2015

18:17

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 …

40 Sarah: Everyone Knows I Love You

November 16th, 2015

22:00

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 @

39 Katie: My Stripper Play (feat. Alison Brie)

November 9th, 2015

18:25

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, …

38: Kids on The Campaign Trail

November 2nd, 2015

21:47

In honor of primary season, Mortified presents two tales of kids who encounter politics and campaigning for the first time.  Hear more episodes at …

37: Mortified’s Monsters of Halloween

October 26th, 2015

20:54

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 …

36 Tyler & Janelle: Love, America Online Style

October 19th, 2015

21:41

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 …

35 Colin: Don’t Tell Anyone I Like You

October 12th, 2015

20:43

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

34 Jessica: I was a Ten Year-Old Maid

October 5th, 2015

21:27

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 …

33 Erin: My Dad Read My Diary!

September 21st, 2015

16:39

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.

32 Mike: Secret Diary of a H.S. Football Star

September 14th, 2015

23:02

The journals of a secretly sensitive high school football player.  Featuring a special interview with NFL Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson on …

31: Mortified’s Tribute To Teachers’ Pets

September 7th, 2015

24:29

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 …

30 Darryl: The Horny Romantic

August 31st, 2015

19:44

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

29: Mortified’s Tribute to Neurotic Teens

August 24th, 2015

20:15

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 …

28 Xiomara: Searching for The Cure

August 17th, 2015

19:35

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 …

27 Jessica: I Was A Teen Prison Wife

August 10th, 2015

21:47

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

26 Robert: Holy Love Triangle

August 3rd, 2015

18:38

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.

25 Ashley: Why I Hate The SATs

July 27th, 2015

16:46

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.  …

24 Damian: Friends with Benefits

July 20th, 2015

19:06

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.

23 Retta: The Academic

July 13th, 2015

15:56

NBC’s Parks & Recreation star, Retta, shares her geeky high school diaries on the Mortified stage.  Proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Learn …

22 Joan: 50 Shades of Awkward

July 6th, 2015

19:47

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.

21: Mortified’s Summer Camp Spectacular!

June 29th, 2015

23:02

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 …

20 Lizzy: My Semester in South Africa

June 22nd, 2015

24:53

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.

19 Stacey: Life of the Party

June 15th, 2015

17:28

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.

18 Jordan: Jurassic Park Fan Fiction

June 8th, 2015

18:24

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.

17 Katie: Saving Katharine Hepburn

June 1st, 2015

18:08

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.

16 Brooke: I Was A Teenage Witch

May 25th, 2015

15:56

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.

15 Tynan: Peace! One Luv!

May 18th, 2015

17:29

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 …

14 Jenny: Is My Boyfriend Gay?

May 11th, 2015

18:32

The diaries of a high school girl whose first boyfriend is clearly gay. To learn more about Mortified visit getmortified.com.  The Mortified Podcast …

13 David: Mile High Club

May 4th, 2015

18:12

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 …

12 Keri: Handies are OK

April 27th, 2015

16:16

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 …

11 Heath: Lesser Than Zero

April 20th, 2015

21:52

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 …

10 Sarah: Nerd Hunter

April 13th, 2015

16:49

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 …

09 Steve: Gringo of the Year

April 6th, 2015

20:51

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 …

08 Shelley: Are You There God? It’s Me, Shelley.

March 30th, 2015

17:12

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 …

07 Sherry: Good Cheer

March 23rd, 2015

18:43

The diaries of a just-graduated high school cheerleader who embarks on a relationship with a local football coach.  To learn more about Mortified …

06 Adam: Rhyme or Reason

March 16th, 2015

18:39

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.  …

05 Alessandra: Lips

March 9th, 2015

16:22

The high school diaries of a late bloomer determined to land her first boyfriend.  To learn more about Mortified visit getmortified.com.  The …

04 Jimmy: Throw in the Towel

March 2nd, 2015

18:17

The diaries of a closeted teenager who relied on pop songs and soap operas to survive high school.  To learn more about Mortified visit …

03 Kevin: Final Frontier

February 23rd, 2015

18:58

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 …

02 Sakena: Mr. Telephone Man

February 16th, 2015

13:38

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 …

01 Tom: My Funny Valentine

February 5th, 2015

15:48

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 …

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