The Mortified Podcast podcast

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. 

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. 

 

#271

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 who fear they'll go to hell for watching an Al Pacino movie, and finding out your great grandma has a smutty side. This episode is made with the support of Squarespace. Use this special link to receive a discount just for [Mortified fans] (https://www.squarespace.com/?channel=podcast&subchannel=soundrise&source=mortified) . ... Read more

17 Nov 2024

35 MINS

35:03

17 Nov 2024


#270

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 be in pages of her journals after reading a book about being a proper young woman, The Fascinating Girl. This episode is made with the support of Squarespace. Use this special link to receive a discount just for [Mortified fans] (https://www.squarespace.com/?channel=podcast&subchannel=soundrise&source=mortified) . ... Read more

20 Oct 2024

29 MINS

29:52

20 Oct 2024


#269

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 ages. The epic tale of a shy kid who works up the gumption to talk to girls. This episode is made with the support of Squarespace. Use this special link to receive a discount just for [Mortified fans] (https://www.squarespace.com/?channel=podcast&subchannel=soundrise&source=mortified) . ... Read more

06 Oct 2024

40 MINS

40:15

06 Oct 2024


#268

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] (https://tubitv.com/tv-shows/723477/s01-e02-the-mortified-guide-to-family) and [Freevee(Amazon Prime)] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.6eb05cd2-cb80-99c7-3da1-d6821d54859c?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb) .  The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of [Radiotopia] (http://www.radiotopia.fm) from PRX.   This episode is made with the support of Squarespace. Use this special link to receive a discount just for [Mortified fans] (https://www.squarespace.com/?channel=podcast&subchannel=soundrise&source=mortified) . ... Read more

22 Sep 2024

32 MINS

32:45

22 Sep 2024


#267

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 dating with very limited sex education knowledge. A boy determined to land a coveted cabbage patch doll transforms himself into a budding entrepreneur.  A liberated teenager moves to a small religious town where her hormones clash with her desire to fit in with her conservative surroundings. This episode is made with the support of Squarespace. Use this special link to receive a discount just for [Mortified fans] (https://www.squarespace.com/?channel=podcast&subchannel=soundrise&source=mortified) . ... Read more

08 Sep 2024

48 MINS

48:03

08 Sep 2024


#266

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 crossover episode with our friends at Rock That Doesn't Roll, hear the unlikely tale of 1980's hair metal band, Stryper. Featuring appearances by Stryper's own Michael Sweet and Mike Tramp of White Lion fame. Find more episodes of [Rock That Doesn't Roll] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-that-doesnt-roll-the-story-of-christian-music/id1703257857) . ... Read more

25 Aug 2024

45 MINS

45:48

25 Aug 2024


#265

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 include: A 2nd grader's misguided essay aimed at making retirees go back to work and pay taxes.  The diaries of a middle schooler crushing on the receptionist from The Office. Oddly religious fan letters to Katherine Hepburn.  This episode is supported by Squarespace. For a special discount, check out:  [https://www.squarespace.com/mortified] (https://www.squarespace.com/mortified) . ... Read more

10 Aug 2024

44 MINS

44:55

10 Aug 2024


#264

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] (http://dapperday.com/) or @dapperday on insta/tiktock. Get a 14 day free trial and save 10% off your first purchase of a website or a domain at [squarespace.com/mortified] (http://www.squarespace.com/mortified) 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 locations. See upcoming events at getmortified.com/live.  // TV: Watch our concert film, Mortified Nation, and our 6-part mini series, The Mortified Guide, now on Tubi and other platforms.  // KIDS PODCAST: 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.  // 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.   ... Read more

21 Jul 2024

29 MINS

29:36

21 Jul 2024


#263

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 for guys who weren't exactly into girls. Also, hear the story of Sascha, a girl who uses lists as a way to make sense of a scandalous phase. (May not be appropriate for younger audiences). Love Cynthia Dorsey's story?  You can find her @soulactorcyn This episode is supported by Squarespace. For a special discount, check out:  [https://www.squarespace.com/mortified] (https://www.squarespace.com/mortified) . ... Read more

07 Jul 2024

15 MINS

15:19

07 Jul 2024


#262

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 locations. See upcoming events at getmortified.com/live.  // TV: Watch our concert film, Mortified Nation, and our 6-part mini series, The Mortified Guide, now on Tubi and other platforms.  // KIDS PODCAST: 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.  // 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.   ... Read more

23 Jun 2024

46 MINS

46:33

23 Jun 2024


#261

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 Nadelberg. Stage show created by David Nadelberg.  OTHER PROJECTS FROM MORTIFIED MEDIA: // STAGE: We currently have local chapters in 9 US locations. See upcoming events at getmortified.com/live.  // TV: Watch our concert film, Mortified Nation, and our 6-part mini series, The Mortified Guide, now on Tubi and other platforms.  // KIDS PODCAST: 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.  // 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.   ... Read more

09 Jun 2024

35 MINS

35:16

09 Jun 2024