The Mortified Podcast
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 story about a moment when someone broke a rule growing up, and what happened when they did. It's an educational and comedic series that delivers exciting stories while helping kid's define their sense of ethics.
Latest episodes
May 20, 2018 • 34min
134: I Was a Total Prankster
“Hi, is there a Hugh Jass there?” From making prank calls to freezing underwear and TP’ing houses, relive your biggest juvenile pranks and why kids are so compelled to tick their fellow human.
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May 13, 2018 • 32min
133: What Not to Admit in Your Class Journal
What were you willing to share in your class-assigned journal? What’s too much to share with your authority figures? Hear tales of teenagers who had no idea where to draw the line.
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May 6, 2018 • 27min
132: I’m Totally Obsessed With You
When is it true love or unhinged obsession? Find out in this tongue in cheek guide to adolescent love that lets you know when you’ve become way too obsessed with your crush. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
Made with the support of our friends at Live Nation and Simplisafe.
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Apr 15, 2018 • 30min
131: Please Read My Livejournal!
Current Mood: Desperate. Mortified pays tribute to the kids who grew up in an era right before Myspace and Facebook and pioneered the idea of going public with your private life. But was anyone actually paying attention? The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all episodes.
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Apr 8, 2018 • 26min
130: Girl Power
Teenagers explore body image, gender stereotypes, rebellion, and identity through personal stories and poetry. A rapper discusses the empowerment of writing rap lyrics and announces the debut single of feminist rapper King's The Lioness. Terry, a young MC, shares her journey to confidence through her fascination with street hookers. Speakers reflect on navigating feminist identities and promote embracing missteps and constant learning.
Mar 18, 2018 • 24min
128: Kid Perfectionists
A tribute to kids everywhere who have no desire to live an A-Minus Life. Tales of teenage perfectionists. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all episodes @ getmortified.com
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Mar 11, 2018 • 22min
127 Cynthia: I Need a (Straight) Man
The story of a shy teenager who wanted to meet the man of her dreams. Or at the very least, a straight guy. But some things are easier dreamed than done. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com.
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Mar 4, 2018 • 28min
126: I Would Die to Meet JTT
James Van Der Beek? Nick Carter? Devon Sawa? Puh-lease! According to pre-teen girls of the 90s, none of the above held a candle to the boy who played the middle child on Home Improvement — Jonathan Taylor Thomas. This week, the frenzied journals of tweens who would have died to meet JTT.
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Feb 18, 2018 • 23min
125 Noam: The Unorthodox Jew
The tale of Noam Osband, a rebellious boy raised in an Orthodox Jewish community who questions everything through poetry and song lyrics. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen and binge @ getmortified.com
Watch us too! The Mortified Guide tv series is now available on Netflix and Amazon.
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Feb 11, 2018 • 23min
124: Saved by the Bo
Just like a real-life Zach Morris, a teenager in the 90’s writes his own episode of Saved By The Bell and tries to get it on the air. Listen to this episode and then binge Mortified’s brand new TV series The Mortified Guide coming to Netlflix Feb 14 and on Amazon Feb 1. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all episodes @ getmortified.com
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