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Caption:  Mason Best and Roseann Smith at their StoryCorps interview in Queens, New York on March 25, 2023, Credit:  By Julia Kirschenbaum for StoryCorps
Mason Best, age 12, came to StoryCorps with his mother Roseann Smith to reflect on their relationship and share some of his philosophies on life.

Bought by Allegheny Mountain Radio and WYAP


  • Added: May 02, 2023
  • Length: 02:36
  • Purchases: 2
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Mary Mills talks with her mother, Joyce Carter Mills, about growing up in the 1960s and why all the neighborhood kids wanted to be at their house.

Bought by WYAP


  • Added: Apr 13, 2021
  • Length: 02:55
  • Purchases: 1
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We all have done our fair share of misbehaving and acting out. Making mistakes and learning from them is how we continue to grow. Tune in today to ...

Bought by KSJE


  • Added: Jul 23, 2020
  • Length: 55:00
  • Purchases: 1
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I was asked to screen candidates for early admission to my alma mater. What they did, and didn't do, taught me a lot.

Bought by KXCR and WOUB


  • Added: Sep 26, 2019
  • Length: 03:35
  • Purchases: 2
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Two neighborhood kids came to my door Sunday afternoon and asked to wash my daughter's car.

Bought by KXCR


  • Added: Sep 24, 2019
  • Length: 03:26
  • Purchases: 1
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Remember the first time you learned about death? Or when you realized YOU could go next? Find out what happens when teenagers face the possibility ...

  • Added: May 21, 2019
  • Length: 36:19
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What happens kids come to face to face with mortality for the first time? In this 2-part series Mortified tackles the one conversation that’s harde...

  • Added: Apr 14, 2019
  • Length: 43:03
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Is Orlando bloom a good kisser? Is speaking in Elvish really that nerdy? Meet the teenagers who wished they could replace middle school with middl...

  • Added: Oct 07, 2018
  • Length: 36:13
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Celebrate Father's Day 2018 with tales that prove no matter what Dad does he is doomed to embarrass his kids. The Mortified Podcast is a proud mem...

  • Added: Jun 17, 2018
  • Length: 25:37
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What's the very worst way to learn about the birds and the bees from your parents? The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. ...

  • Added: Jan 07, 2018
  • Length: 22:02
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Tales of kids with an unbridled passion to hear wedding bells. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all episod...

  • Added: Dec 03, 2017
  • Length: 24:01
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Find out why you should never mess with Maria. The diaries of a rebellious Jersey Girl growing up in the 80s. The Mortified Podcast is a proud memb...

  • Added: Aug 20, 2017
  • Length: 25:08
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Students from Martin Middle School in Austin, Texas explore the legend of the Chupacabra. Produced by Martin students with Stories from Deep in the...

  • Added: Jun 05, 2017
  • Length: 01:01
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Did Mom rule the roost? Mortified celebrates strong Moms with second installment of our 2-part Mother's Day series. Featuring a special interview w...

  • Added: May 14, 2017
  • Length: 25:27
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Just Say No? This is your brain on drugs? Find out the ridiculous and misguided ways teenagers actually deal with drugs.

Bought by Canadian Broadcasting Corporation


  • Added: Jun 12, 2016
  • Length: 25:43
  • Purchases: 1
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A teenager gets judgy when mom starts dating. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen @ getmortified.com/podcast

  • Added: May 08, 2016
  • Length: 22:19
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Part 3 of our series on Forbidden Crushes features a closeted teen who wants to pour her heart out to her crush but fears outing herself.

  • Added: Apr 24, 2016
  • Length: 24:05
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The child of two Longhorn Band veterans digs into the unseen world of the band's strangest traditions, from "hupping" to the secret "10 til 2" saying.

  • Added: Jan 23, 2016
  • Length: 05:06
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A teenager writes her diary to her recently deceased grandfather -- only to share with him every graphic detail about her love life.

  • Added: Jan 11, 2016
  • Length: 21:46
Caption: James Kennicott (L) and Kara Masteller (R)
Recorded using the StoryCorps app, a granddaughter learns about a difficult upbringing, loved ones lost, and gets advice on growing older.

Bought by Marfa Public Radio, New Hampshire Public Radio, Blue Mountain Radio , WTJU, and WEZU


  • Added: Nov 25, 2015
  • Length: 02:52
  • Purchases: 5
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The diaries of a girl who went to work as a house maid at age 10, including cleaning the home of a popular classmate.

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Oct 05, 2015
  • Length: 20:45
  • Purchases: 1
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When a rebellious teen discovers her Dad is reading her diary, she decides to give him some shocking reading material.

  • Added: Sep 21, 2015
  • Length: 17:03
Caption: The Kids on MIW, Credit: Oddua Productions
We will chat with three young Bay Area residents, Hali, Juliana, and Ruby, about what they think Making It Work all means!

  • Added: Aug 11, 2015
  • Length: 22:12
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In honor of Independence Day, this special episode features two tales of kids getting their first taste of freedom from mom and dad at sleepaway camp.

Bought by WVTF and KVSC


  • Added: Jun 29, 2015
  • Length: 22:30
  • Purchases: 2
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Ceyela, age seventeen, struggles to understand how her mom's mental illness has affected their relationship.

  • Added: May 30, 2015
  • Length: 10:00