The Mortified Podcast
by Mortified Media and Radiotopia
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. -------------------// CREDITS: Podcast produced and hosted by Neil Katcher and David Nadelberg. Stage show created by David Nadelberg. Learn more: GetMortified.com. // TV: Watch our concert film, Mortified Nation, and our 6-part mini series, The Mortified Guide, now on Tubi and other platforms. // 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. // KIDS SHOWS: 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
Episodes
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Encore: Boy Bands (feat. Joey McIntyre of NKOTB)
We revisit one of our favorite episodes, the boy band episode (originally published in ep 50), where we explore all things boy band-- New Kids on the Block, N*Sync, Backstreet Boys, Hanson, One Direction and more. Plus an interview with our special guest, NKOTB star Joey McIntyre. Learn about…
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269: Most Mortified Champions!
The Most Mortified Tournament of Teen Angst reaches its climax, as the winning Mortified chapter is officially crowned. Tyrel Hartman shares journals about first kisses and video games, as well poems about a pet hamster. Andrew Willis shares journals about the search for romance in high school.…
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268: Most Mortified Finale pt 2
Hear part 2 of our Most Mortified Tournament of Teen Angst finale. Segment 1: the erotic fiction of Keith Garcia. Segment 2: A conversation with 3 members of the Mortified Denver community that covers such topics as: an epic coming-out tale, a major tampon mishap, sneaking explicit music past...
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267: Most Mortified Finale pt 1
Hear part 1 of our Most Mortified Tournament of Teen Angst finale. Segment 1: the diary of Chanel Ruth. Segment 2: A conversation with 3 members of the Mortified Chicago team that covers such topics as: creative ways for closeted young lesbians to use the Josie and the Pussycats soundtrack, kids...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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/tiktok. Get a 14 day…
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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...
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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...
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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. CREDITS: Podcast produced and hosted by Neil Katcher and David…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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. Learn about...
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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…
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Robot Diaries + Announcement
We share an update about the future of the podcast. Plus, Robots diaries! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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251: Secret Lives of the Well Behaved
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...
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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. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Learn about…
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249: This Isn't Going to Last
Tales of teenagers hellbent on making their first shot at love a lasting one. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Please support independent podcasting and all of our creative colleagues at Radiotopia by giving to Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser. Learn about your ad...
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248: Colin Quinn + Tyra Banks
From smart ass comedians to supermodels, kids find inspiration from unlikely sources. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge the series! See Mortified Live! This episode is made possible with support from Betterhelp. Learn about your ad choices:...
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247: Tale of Two Hippies
Power to the Flower Child! Tales of teenage hippies that came of age in the 70s. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge the series! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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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). Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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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. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge the entire series! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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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. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge the entire series. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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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. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge the entire series. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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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…
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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. Learn about your ad…
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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. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge the entire series! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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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. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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238: My Inner Wednesday Addams
Kids born with a gift for gloom. Tales for the Wednesday Addams lurking in all of us. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge the entire series. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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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. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge the series! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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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. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge the entire series. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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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. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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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. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen…
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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. Mortified is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to the entire series. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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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. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge the entire series! Learn about your ad choices:...
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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. This special episode of Mortified is a part of Radiotopia’s winter fundraiser. Your support helps foster independent, artist-owned podcasts and award-winning stories. Donate...
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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.) The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia...
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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?...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge the entire series. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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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. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge the entire series! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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224: Hadley's Playground
A closeted teenager pens an epic novel trying to convince himself he's not gay. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge all episodes! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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223: The Science Of Love
Tales of teenagers who try to apply their scientific minds to matters of the heart. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge the series! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
About this show
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. -------------------// CREDITS: Podcast produced and hosted by Neil Katcher and David Nadelberg. Stage show created by David Nadelberg. Learn more: GetMortified.com. // TV: Watch our concert film, Mortified Nation, and our 6-part mini series, The Mortified Guide, now on Tubi and other platforms. // 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. // KIDS SHOWS: 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
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