The Mortified Podcast is a storytelling series where adults share the embarrassing things they created as kids—diaries, letters, lyrics &amp; beyond—in front of total strangers. PS: It totally likes you. <a href="http://getmortified.com">Mortified</a> is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. Learn more at <a href="http://radiotopia.fm/">radiotopia.fm</a>.

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

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

105: How to Become a Catfish

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

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

255: "We Made Out, etc."

Mortified celebrates 20 years with a friendly beer-league-level competition that pits city vs city.  This week, Mortified's Portland chapter faces off against Mortified's Austin chapter.  Stories include: A middle schooler turns detective in her pursuit of her crush. And, a boy who turns into Medieval royalty to feel better about his social status.

Mortified celebrates 20 years with a friendly beer-league-level competition that pits city vs city.  This week, Mortified's Portland chapter faces off against Mortified's Austin chapter.  Stories include: A middle schooler turns detective in her pursuit of her crush. And, a boy who turns into Medieval royalty to feel better about his social status.

Tournament of Teen Angst Round 1! 

254: Most Mortified - ATX vs. PDX

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.

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.

A Letter that Took Decades to Deliver 

253: The Origin Story

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.

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.

A closeted 7th grader in the 1980s tries to keep 2 things alive-- his fish and his hopes for romance. 

252 Plenty of Fish

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

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

Robot Diaries + Announcement

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.

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.

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

251: Secret Lives of the Well Behaved

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 <a href="http://www.radiotopia.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a> from PRX.

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.

This week, we honor the lives of Mortified participants who are no longer with us by hearing their stories. 

250: For Bonnie, Carolyn and Rachel

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 <a href="https://give.prx.org/campaign/radiotopia/c435498" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser</a>.

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.

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

249: This Isn't Going to Last

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

The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of <a href="http://www.radiotopia.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia </a>from PRX. Binge the <a href="http://www.getmortified.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">series</a>! See Mortified <a href="http://www.getmortified.com/live" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Live</a>!

This episode is made possible with support from <a href="http://www.betterhelp.com/mortified" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Betterhelp</a>.

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.

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

248: Colin Quinn + Tyra Banks

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

The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of <a href="http://www.radiotopia.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a> from PRX. Binge <a href="http://www.getmortified.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the series</a>!

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!

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

247: Tale of Two Hippies

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 <a href="http://www.radiotopia.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a> from PRX. Binge [the entire series](http:// <a href="http://www.getmortified.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.getmortified.com/podcast</a>).

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).

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

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

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 <a href="http://www.radiotopia.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a> from PRX. Binge <a href="http://www.getmortified.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the entire series</a>!

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!

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.

245: Truth, Dare and Cher

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 <a href="http://www.radiotopia.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a> from PRX. Binge <a href="http://www.getmortified.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the entire series</a>.

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.

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.

244: Jessica's Diary

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 <a href="http://www.radiotopia.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a> from PRX. Binge<a href="http://www.getmortified.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> the entire series</a>.

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.

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. 

243: I Want You Back

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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Tales of teens who went through a super crabby phase and captured it all in their journals. An episode that proves diaries are definitely the best place to vent your most frustrations and judgments. 
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.  Bing the series. Check out upcoming Mortified live events in your area.

Tales of teens who went through a super crabby phase and captured it all in their journals.

242: I Had A Mean Streak

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 <a href="http://www.radiotopia.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a> from PRX. Binge t<a href="http://www.getmortified.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">he entire series</a>.

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.

A first generation American comes face to face with her Indian roots. 

241: Homesick in India

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 <a href="http://www.radiotopia.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a> from PRX. Binge <a href="http://www.getmortified.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the entire series</a>!

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!

Ever feel like Tina from Bob's Burgers? Tales of hormonally frustrated teens on the lookout for the slightest bit of romance.

240: I Want Some Action

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 <a href="http://www.radiotopia.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a> from PRX. <a href="http://www.getmortified.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Binge the series.</a>

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.

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

239: I Love Musicals

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 <a href="http://www.radiotopia.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a> from PRX. Binge <a href="http://www.getmortified.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the entire series</a>.

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.

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

238: My Inner Wednesday Addams

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 <a href="http://www.radiotopia.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a> from PRX. <a href="http://www.getmortified.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Binge the series</a>!

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!

A college student experiences emotional Armageddon and a middle schooler falls for the star of Armageddon, years before he was famous. 

237: Brownies & Ben Affleck

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 <a href="http://radiotopia.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a> from PRX. Binge the <a href="http://www.getmortified.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">entire series</a>.

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.

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.

236: Harvard Material

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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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.

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. 

235: Sweet Valley High + Animorphs

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

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

This week, teenagers try their hand at foreign diplomacy. 

234: Model UN + Czech Mates

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<a href="http://www.radiotopia.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Radiotopia</a> from PRX. Listen to the <a href="http://www.getmortified.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">entire series.</a>

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.

What's it like when your single mom re-enters the dating world?  

233: Mom Gets It On

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 <a href="http://www.radiotopia.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a> from PRX. Binge <a href="http://www.getmortified.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the entire series</a>!

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!

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.

232: Writing to God

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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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 today. Thank you!
Parent of a 9-13 year old? Check out the version of this story first aired on Ooh You’re In Trouble here.

The story of a high school student who goes too far in an attempt to teach his arch enemy teacher a lesson in fairness.

Bonus Episode: Making Trouble

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 &amp; co-host of the podcast, Undressing Bridgerton.)

The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Foster independent, artist-owned podcasting and award-winning storytelling by donating to <a href="https://on.prx.org/3BcVe9L" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia’s Winter Fundraiser</a>.

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 from PRX. Foster independent, artist-owned podcasting and award-winning storytelling by donating to Radiotopia’s Winter Fundraiser.

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.)

 231: Songs in the Key of Tom

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 <a href="http://www.radiotopia.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a> from PRX. Binge the entire <a href="http://www.getmortified.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">series</a>. Were you a big boy band fan? Check out <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mortified-podcast/id964902342?i=1000519262290" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">episode 50,</a> our tribute to boyband fandom produced in 2016.

Who's your favorite Jonas Brother?  Remember Dream Street?  This week, we celebrate 7 years of The Mortified Podcast by revisiting one of our most popular topics.  Boy band fandom.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.  Binge the entire series.  Were you a big boy band fan? Check out episode 50, our tribute to boyband fandom produced in 2016.

Who's your favorite Jonas Brother?  Remember Dream Street?  This week, boy band fans come face to face with your favorite teen idols.

230: Jonas Brothers, Hanson & Dream Street

Wonder what the new year will bring? How ‘bout the rest of your life? Mortified ushers in 2022 with kids' bold predictions for their future selves. Featuring a middle schooler’s fictional autobiography, planning out the rest of their life. And the tale of a first generation American determined to blaze her own path.

The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of <a href="http://www.radiotopia.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a> from PRX. <a href="http://www.getmortified.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Binge the entire series.</a>

Wonder what the new year will bring?  How ‘bout the rest of your life?  Mortified ushers in 2022 with kids' bold predictions for their future selves. Featuring a middle schooler’s fictional autobiography, planning out the rest of their life. And the tale of a first generation American determined to blaze her own path.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge the entire series.

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. 

229: A Message to My Future Self

Ever felt competitive with your BFF? Tales of fiercely competitive kids who can’t help but see their closest friends as bitter rivals. 

Featuring: the tale of a girl who was convinced her BFF had it all and the story of a kid who felt competitive with just about all of her closest friends.

The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of <a href="http://www.radiotopia.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a> from PRX. Binge <a href="http://www.getmortified.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the series</a>.

Ever felt competitive with your BFF? Tales of fiercely competitive kids who can’t help but see their closest friends as bitter rivals.  
Featuring: the tale of a girl who was convinced her BFF had it all and the story of a kid who felt competitive with just about all of her closest friends.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.  Binge the series.

Ever felt competitive with your BFF? Tales of fiercely competitive kids who can’t help but see their closest friends as bitter rivals. 

228: Friends or Rivals?

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 <a href="http://www.getmortified.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">entire series</a>! The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of <a href="http://www.radiotopia.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a> from PRX.

Teens who cope with mounting sexual frustration by penning their greatest fantasies. SEGMENT 1: Philip Dawkins shares a play he wrote as a closeted teen. SEGMENT 2: Megan Nevels brings to life her Law Order fan fic with the help of actors Martin Starr, Alessandra Torresani, Avital Ash.
Binge the entire series! The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.

Teens who cope with mounting sexual frustration by penning their greatest fantasies.

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

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

The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of <a href="http://www.radiotopia.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a> from PRX. Binge <a href="http://www.getmortified.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the entire series</a>.

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.

What happens when you feel too close to your best friend?

226: I'm In Love With My Straight Friend

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 <a href="http://www.radiotopia.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a> from PRX. Binge the <a href="http://www.getmortified.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">entire series</a>!

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!

Did being a teenager constantly get under your skin too? This week, teen diaries that dwell in outrage, frustration and total annoyance.

225: Why Am I So Pissed Off?

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

The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of <a href="http://www.radiotopia.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a> from PRX.

Binge <a href="http://www.getmortified.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">all episodes</a>!

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!

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

224: Hadley's Playground

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

The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of <a href="http://www.radiotopia.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a> from PRX. Binge the<a href="http://www.getmortified.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> series</a>!

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!

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

223: The Science Of Love

Can a pop culture crush help us understand who we are? This week, the celebrity infatuations that define us in unexpected ways. 

The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of <a href="http://www.radiotopia.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a> from PRX. Listen to the <a href="http://www.getmortified.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">entire series</a>.

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Can a pop culture crush help us understand who we are?  This week, the celebrity infatuations that define us in unexpected ways. 
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to the entire series.
This week, we’re supported by Dipsea Stories and Sakara.

Can a pop culture crush help us understand who we are?  This week, the celebrity infatuations that define us in unexpected ways..

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

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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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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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.

221: Two Mighty Misfits

Apparently, you can a lot more than just religion at Hebrew School. Tales of kids whose search for love and acceptance took on biblical proportions.

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Apparently, you can a lot more than just religion at Hebrew School. Tales of kids whose search for love and acceptance took on biblical proportions.
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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.  

220: It Happened in Hebrew School

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

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

219: I Want To Be More Than Friends

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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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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From a fried food lover to a high school vegan to the childhood writings of TV chef. Tales of kids and cuisine..

218: Foodies

Is it possible to find love with someone you're convinced is way cooler than you? Tales of teenagers who find themselves falling for someone they're sure is totally out of their league.

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Is it possible to find love with someone you're convinced is way cooler than you?  Tales of teenagers who find themselves falling for someone they're sure is totally out of their league.
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Is it possible to find love with someone you're convinced is way cooler than you?  Tales of teenagers who find themselves falling for someone they're sure is totally out of their league.

217: Totally Out of My League

What happens when a middle schooler borrows mom’s car? A special summer vacation episode featuring a story from our other series, Ooh You’re in Trouble.

What happens when a middle schooler borrows mom’s car? A special summer vacation episode featuring a story from our other series, Ooh You’re in Trouble.

216: Joyride

Tales of teenagers that prove saving souls is hard work. Especially when it's your own soul. This week’s episode includes the diary of a girl who keeps a checklist of kids to convert and the lyrics of a closeted teen forced into conversion therapy. 

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Tales of teenagers that prove saving souls is hard work.  Especially when it's your own soul.  This week’s episode includes the diary of a girl who keeps a checklist of kids to convert and the lyrics of a closeted teen forced into conversion therapy. 
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Tales of teenagers that prove saving souls is hard work.  Especially when it's your own soul. 

215: You Need to Convert

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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Does absence make the teenage heart grow fonder? Or does it make it wander?  Hear the tales of teenagers in love who refuse to let being apart tear them apart.
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Need some family friendly listening? Check out our podcast for tweens: Ooh You’re in Trouble.

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.

214: Wrong Distance Relationships

Remember the excitement of your first big trip? From a school trip to the capitol to backpacking through Southeast Asia, tales of teens hit by the travel bug only to discover what bugs them about traveling.

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Remember the excitement of your first big trip?  From a school trip to the capitol to backpacking through Southeast Asia, tales of teens hit by the travel bug only to discover what bugs them about traveling.
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Remember the excitement of your first big trip?  From a school trip to the capitol to backpacking through Southeast Asia, tales of teens hit by the travel bug only to discover what bugs them about traveling.

213: I Need a Vacation

How do you know if the person you're dating is as into the relationship as you are? This week, the adolescent schemes we cook up to quantify our sweetheart’s devotion. 

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How do you know if the person you're dating is as into the relationship as you are? This week, the adolescent schemes we cook up to quantify our sweetheart’s devotion.  
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How do you know if the person you're dating is as into the relationship as you are? This week, the adolescent schemes we cook up to quantify our sweetheart’s devotion.  

212: If You Love Me, Prove It

"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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"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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"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.

211: I'm Deeper Than You

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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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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This episode is made with the support of our friends at:  Catan (code: mortified) [Better Help](http:// betterhelp.com/mortified) and Everdell (code: 10mortified).

What if all you needed to discover your true self were two turntables, a microphone and some sick rhymes?

210: I Wanted to be a Hip Hop Legend

Teenagers who set up out to become mystery writers only to discover the hardest problem to solve is…writing. Featuring a special performance from Danny Pudi (Community, Duck Tales).

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Teenagers who set up out to become mystery writers only to discover the hardest problem to solve is…writing.  Featuring a special performance from Danny Pudi (Community, Duck Tales).
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Teenagers who set up out to become mystery writers only to discover the hardest problem to solve is…writing.  Featuring a special performance from Danny Pudi (Community, Duck Tales).

209: Un-True Crime feat. Danny Pudi

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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Ever go through a partying phase? This week, 2 tales of teenagers exploring their wild side. Featuring  Ophira Eisenberg (NPR’s Ask Me Another, Moth) and Denzer DeMatteo.
The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. 
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