Best Mortified Media Podcasts (2024)

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267: Most Mortified Finale pt 1 35:03

6h ago35:03

35:03

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…

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An exclusive interview with Daryl Braithwaite...'s son, Oscar. 1:06:29

15d ago1:06:29

1:06:29

This week we're joined by Oscar Braithwaite, offspring of legendary Australian musician, Daryl Braithwaite, in a series Alex has dubbed: "That's Showbiz, BABIES!" (patent pending). Oscar shares his unique experience of growing up with a famous father, as well as the impact fame has on family dynamics & childhood experiences. We also cover: Oscar & …

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266: The Fascinating Girl 29:52

25d ago29:52

29:52

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 abo…

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Rove McManus brings iconic showbiz nostalgia...we bring the chaos 1:10:33

30d ago1:10:33

1:10:33

Rove McManus is a true icon of Australian television. From 1999-2009, he was part millions of living rooms around the country. We'd all we all tune in to Rove Live to laugh, watch the biggest celebrity interviews & of course, get our weekly dose of "WHAT THE?!". Years later, Rove is still the much loved Aussie icon he always has been, and in a stun…

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265: Most Mortified Semifinals - Chicago vs Portland 40:15

1M ago40:15

40:15

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 gump…

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264: Why My Name is Robert 32:45

2M ago32:45

32:45

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 proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. This episode is m…

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Reality TV contestants are signing their rights away...& then complaining about having no rights 55:01

2M ago55:01

55:01

This week on TSB we hit the ground running with "The Block" drama, where former contestant Paige has made allegations about manipulative production practices. Because, you know, reality TV is always 100% real and unmanipulated, right? Alex gives her 2 cents as a former post-production producer & vows to get some inside goss from her mates at Channe…

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"I won't be treated like a second class citizen!" 37:59

2M ago37:59

37:59

We recount our oh-so-glamorous experience at the Chemist Warehouse brand showcase, where we were treated like second class citezens in favour of influencers and reality TV contestants. Because who doesn't love feeling like a nobody next to someone who gets paid to post selfies? Alex was irate but Jordy resigned herself to this reality of showbiz lo…

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263: Most Mortified Semifinals: Denver vs DC/Baltimore 48:03

2M ago48:03

48:03

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 d…

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Bonnie Lythgoe SPILLS: Ariana Grande's on-set habits, the truth behind American Idol & Kyle Sandilands' bizarre snack requests 39:03

2M ago39:03

39:03

Bonnie Lythgoe is showbiz personified, and best believe, when we asked for juice in this ep, SHE OVERDELIVERED. Strap yourself in for 39 minutes of showbiz tea including: An embarrassing encounter to Sean Connery Ariana Grande's quirky on set habits The truth about Popstars, American Idol & her chaotic marriage to the creator, Nigel Lythgoe How she…

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262: Crossover episode: Rock That Doesn't Roll 45:48

3M ago45:48

45:48

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 Rol…

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Can we hit pause on expecting celebrities to save the world? 31:12

3M ago31:12

31:12

Larry Emdur won the Gold Logie and we don't mean to brag, but we called it. From Rebecca Gibney's son to Raygun's cameo appearance, we recap Australian television's night of nights and Alex reminds us again that she's worked with most of the Gold nominees. We also expose Tom Gleeson for lies he spun to Alex' Dad...yes, you read that right, listen f…

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Forget glitz & glamour, we're exposing The Logies dirt the networks want buried 45:22

3M ago45:22

45:22

Strap yourselves in for 45 minutes of a mix of old & new Logies stories from Australian Televisions night of nights! In this special Logies bumper episode we cover: - The soap opera rivalry between "Home & Away" & "Neighbours", because nothing says high stakes like fictional beach towns and suburban drama. - Alex's awkward red carpet interview with…

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TV's cultural reckoning is here & it's a good time to be alive (& have a microphone) 50:35

3M ago50:35

50:35

In our biggest (literally, our longest) episode yet, we dive headfirst into the Breaker that stole the Olympics, Raygun. From the murky qualification process to the absurd dance moves, it all just feels a little off for us. But somehow the Australian Olympic Committee is trying to convince us that WE are the arseholes. Speaking of arseholes, Alex h…

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261: Most Mortified: NY vs BOS vs CHI 44:55

3M ago44:55

44:55

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 re…

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A mortifying email from Sam Armytage & the legalities of the Cash Cow: Alex spills about her time on Sunrise 34:08

3M ago34:08

34:08

LI We're BACK BABY! After a short production break, we're out of Jordy's study & IN STUDIO! Alex gives us the rundown from her first audition, which of course Jordy insisted on chaperoning her to/from & documenting for content. Will Alex become the face of a national brand? Will she create a Starnow profile? Only time will tell... In Aussie media n…

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260: My Eminem Dreams 29:36

4M ago29:36

29:36

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/tiktock. Get a 14 day free trial and save 10% off your first purchase of a we…

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The phallic fan gift that left Phil Burton speechless & inside the group chat of Human Nature 43:28

4M ago43:28

43:28

Jordy lost 1 hour & 54 minutes of her life watching "A Family Affair," and is spoiling the entire plot in an unhinged rage so you don't have to. Alex also recommends a brilliant Aussie 'dramady' that's second season is near perfect, much like the first. Phil Burton (1/4 of iconic boyband Human Nature) is our FIRST EVER GUEST and is it obvious that …

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Not willing to sacrifice your soul for minimum wage? There's plenty of people waiting to take your place 27:32

4M ago27:32

27:32

Trust these uncultured milennials to attend the opening night of a critically aclaimed theatre production, only to focus on the celeb spotting and an egg sandwich. Shifting gears, we dive into the gritty realities of unpaid work in the entertainment world, focusing on the physical and emotional hardships faced by the women in the new Netflix docu-s…

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259: Most Mortified: Los Angeles vs. DC/Baltimore 15:19

4M ago15:19

15:19

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 …

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Exposing holy cheaters & the psychology of dating your co-star(s) 29:28

5M ago29:28

29:28

We kick off this episode by dissecting the absurdity and moral complexities of the Ashley Madison documentary on Netflix. From the outrageous hypocrisy of born-again preachers to the uncomfortable ethical questions about the hackers who turned lives upside down. Alex has been listening to "The Vial Files". A podcast hosted by former Bachelor star N…

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258: Jodie Sweetin's Teenage Diary 46:33

5M ago46:33

46:33

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/l…

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Check me before you misrepresent me: setting the record straight 25:27

5M ago25:27

25:27

After being hilariously misrepresented by a certain media outlet & labelled a "disgruntled former Neighbours star", Jordy sets the record straight. Alex reads out comments from Jordy's trolls, which leads us to the weird nature of parasocial relationships. Jordy thinks we're all on the same page until Alex reveals herself as a superfan that has no …

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257: The Doogie or The Vinnie 35:16

5M ago35:16

35:16

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 PROJEC…

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Our hot tips for Chrishell Stause as she heads to Ramsay St 37:10

5M ago37:10

37:10

Jordy has stumbled across WikiFeet, where she found a feed dedicated to her very own hoofs. Meanwhile, Alex is already monetising hers, which leads us to the brilliant idea of starting a fan-funded Patreon for all our beauty treatments. (Not sure if we're joking or serious on this one, stay tuned) We also received some victim impact statements rega…

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Kissing older co-stars, crying in airports & the brutal reality of trying to make it in Hollywood 33:02

6M ago33:02

33:02

Buckle up for an unfiltered chat with Jordy as we dive into her life on and after Neighbours. Hear about the moment from Neighbours that put her feet front and center, leading to some unforgettable fan reactions and how her Mum booked a TV gig before her, WITHOUT EVEN TRYING. We take a look at the emotional rollercoaster that comes with a career in…

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256: Most Mortified - Denver vs. SF/Oakland 33:08

6M ago33:08

33:08

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 story of a girl, Katie, who uses a big lie to land her…

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This isn't the feminism Olympics! How the media is distracting us from the bigger issue at play... 28:29

6M ago28:29

28:29

Alex got all fancy for her birthday, heading to GOLD CLASS to watch Zendaya's flick, "Challengers", only to find it missing that secret spice. Jordy watched Fiona Harvey (aka 'Martha' from "Baby Reindeer") on Piers Morgan and was left questioning whether interviewing a clearly unwell woman was ethical. This then leads us to exploring exactly WHO de…

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255: "We Made Out, etc." 32:45

6M ago32:45

32:45

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.comBy Mortified Media and Radiotopia

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Fans behaving badly: stalkers, crazed manifestos & a pair of tight leather pants. 28:55

6M ago28:55

28:55

Diva tantrums & on set meltdowns are nothing new in the world of showbiz. It's an industry fraught with scandal, secrets & bad behaviour. However some of the most outrageous antics come from not the celebrities or studio bigwigs, but the fans... From cyberstalking to fan wars, a love of entertainment can bring out the worst in a person. And just li…

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The show must go on...TW: death & mental health 21:16

7M ago21:16

21:16

The bright lights of showbiz might blind you to the real-life drama that unfolds behind them. But no matter what happens, the show must go on... No really, it doesn't matter what happens, the show WILL go on. Alex reflects on Jock Zonfrillo's passing & why working at MasterChef at the time of his death ultimately lead her to step away from the indu…

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254: Most Mortified - ATX vs. PDX 42:52

7M ago42:52

42:52

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.…

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Alex recalls the Lehrmann aftermath at The Project & her experience with the REAL Lisa Wilkinson 26:59

7M ago26:59

26:59

Did you know our very own Alexandria Funnell was the social media producer at The Project when Lisa Wilkinson broke the Bruce Lehrmann story? We've been DYING to discuss this, but kind of wanted to avoid a defamation case 1 week into our podcast, ya know? Well, last week the gavel came down on Bruce Lehrmann, and the floodgates opened for us to spe…

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253: The Origin Story 31:55

7M ago31:55

31:55

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.By Mortified Media

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The awkward encounter with Lizzo that left producer Alex feeling...sweaty 26:34

7M ago26:34

26:34

When has technology failed you at work? Because we think Alex's story of a finicky camera & a disgruntled Lizzo takes the cake. We then talk about why cancel culture is so 2017 & how easily celebrities can lose their humility. But it's not all dramatic divas in the world of showbiz, we've met some gems too. You'll have to listen to find out which A…

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