Mortified! The Friendship Quest

Every Monday, hosts Aaron and Leyla bounce a media recommendation to one another in order to bolster - or in some cases, really, really test - their long-distance friendship. Join us for a discussion on anything from our favorite Terrible Boys to the profitability of grown men dressing up as Bulbasaur and loudly shouting their own names.
Episodes
Episodes



Monday May 05, 2025
Mortified! Episode 184: Post Yolk Clarity (Murder on the Orient Express)
Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
This episode, Aaron and Leyla hop aboard Agatha Christie's novel and Kenneth Branagh's film, "Murder on the Orient Express!" We discuss a broken contract with the audience, pitch Poirot as Doctor Who, and long for the days when they still put woke in movies.
Omni Viewer's analysis
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Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2."
Our other projects:Aaron's TTRPGsAaron's TTRPG Reviewsaavoigt.com



Monday Apr 21, 2025
Mortified! Episode 183: Smart and Sexy and The Guy (Bahubali Pt. 1)
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Monday Apr 21, 2025
This week, Aaron and Leyla gather 'round for an epic poem with Bahubali: The Beginning. Join us for Aaron's musical improv, a discussion of men's accessories, and yet another step toward our inevitable right-wing pivot.
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Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2."
Our other projects:Aaron's TTRPGsAaron's TTRPG Reviewsaavoigt.com



Monday Apr 07, 2025
Mortified! Episode 182: Exploding the Universe for a Dame (Genesis Noir)
Monday Apr 07, 2025
Monday Apr 07, 2025
This episode, Aaron and Leyla cover the 2021 intergalactic, interdimensional point and click game, "Genesis Noir!" We power through our respective illnesses to discuss the difficulty of preserving an ending's momentum, as well as how much we liked the kamehameha gun.
Links:
Waypoint Radio Genesis Noir Conversation
Nirvana Noir
Leyla's Essay on Robert Jackson Bennett's "The Tainted Cup"
Gorogoa
Monument Valley
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Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2."
Our other projects:Aaron's TTRPGsAaron's TTRPG Reviewsaavoigt.com



Monday Mar 24, 2025
Mortified! The Throwback Quest: Valentine's Day (2010)
Monday Mar 24, 2025
Monday Mar 24, 2025
We're dropping in a old episode to keep you sated during our brief hiatus. Enjoy our 2 year old thoughts on a 15 year old Rom Com!
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Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2."
Our other projects:Aaron's TTRPGsAaron's TTRPG Reviewsaavoigt.com



Monday Mar 10, 2025
Mortified! Episode 181: Celebrating Womens' Wrongs (Ocean's 8)
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
We celebrate International Women's Day with the 2018 heist film, Ocean's 8! We talk about being gay for Cate Blanchett, the gender politics of all-women remakes, and put Nancy Pelosi on a team with Brennan Lee Mulligan and Crimew.
Links:
Anne Hathaway and Rihanna
BTS where everyone is horny for Cate Blanchett in the comments
P!nk high wire performance
https://maia.crimew.gay/
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Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2."
Our other projects:Aaron's TTRPGsAaron's TTRPG Reviewsaavoigt.com



Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Mortified! Episode 180: No Respect For DJs (Love for 1000 More)
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
This week, Aaron and Leyla continue their journey outside their 2010s comfort zone with Love For 1000 More! Join us for Aaron's first (and last?) foray in to K-Dramas, unlikeable romantic leads, and as always, everything coming back to Naruto.
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Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2."
Our other projects:Aaron's TTRPGsAaron's TTRPG Reviewsaavoigt.com



Monday Feb 10, 2025
Mortified! Episode 179: Transatlantic Mind Virus (His Girl Friday)
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
On this episode of Mortified, Aaron and Leyla kick off our month of romance with the 1940 romcom, "His Girl Friday!" We talk about the importance of tension in comedy, the contradictions of 40s gender expression, and try to pull our mental states out of their steady nosedives.
Watch His Girl Friday on Wikipedia!
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Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2."
Our other projects:Aaron's TTRPGsAaron's TTRPG Reviewsaavoigt.com



Monday Jan 27, 2025
Mortified! Episode 178: Paint the Town Blue (Arcane Season 2)
Monday Jan 27, 2025
Monday Jan 27, 2025
This week, Aaron and Leyla return to Piltover with Arcane Season 2! We struggle through the plots of 17 load bearing characters, praise the power of vibes, and enjoy a cameo from special guest, Toulouse!
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Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2."
Our other projects:Aaron's TTRPGsAaron's TTRPG Reviewsaavoigt.com