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
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
It's a loose one! Join Aaron and Leyla for their annual birthday episode, in which we explore Tumblr sexymen and unofficial hotboys alike! Learn some essential cringe lore about your cohosts, listen to some spirited arguments about sexy twinks and triangles, and I don't know, have a laugh at our expense.
Izzzyzzz: The Phenomenon of Tumblr Sexymen - https://youtu.be/q9i9KDtZtv8 Izzzyzzz: The Rise and Fall of Slenderman - https://youtu.be/Sx3S0ErEKvE Sarah Z: Tumblr's Strangest Obsession: A History of the Onceler Fandom - https://youtu.be/us5Y_Kba7To Sexypedia Wiki: https://sexypedia.fandom.com/wiki/Sexypedia_Wiki Sans from Undertale won the Tumblr Sexyman poll, and I haven’t known peace since https://www.polygon.com/23344824/reigen-arataka-toby-fox-fan-fic-undertale-sans-tumblr-sexyman?utm_campaign=polygon&utm_content=chorus&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitterThe Pope listens to Undertale's Megalovania In 2022 https://youtu.be/scaG05xsN_YCanon Human Bill Cipher: https://www.reddit.com/r/gravityfalls/comments/5ccxh1/here_he_is_folks_the_canon_human_bill_cipher_from/ Animal Crossing fans keep joking about ‘Raymond in boxes’ https://www.polygon.com/2020/5/12/21256054/animal-crossing-raymond-villager-new-horizons-black-market-in-boxes-meme-fan-art-nintendo-switchRise Of The Guardians Soundtrack | 44 | Jamie Believes - https://youtu.be/YnQT12UwKXcNaruto Reviewto - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/naruto-reviewto/id1500509266Lazy Town-Cooking by the book remix ft. Lil Jon - https://youtu.be/G5KxZ5Lc_YA
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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 ReviewsThe Bible BoysAstral Heart
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Monday Nov 07, 2022
This week, we get fast and a little more furious with the F&F spinoff, Hobbs & Shaw! Join Aaron and Leyla as we talk about the Hattie Shaw-Uchiha standalone spy flick that could have been, Idris Elba being a little sexy and evil (like we all should be), and the unhinged sexual tension between two large and strong men.
Omegaverse: What is A/B/O? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLoDTQ6B7ccAvatar: The Way of Water | Official Trailer - https://youtu.be/d9MyW72ELq0You Wrote it Gay: Why Gendered Conflict is Queering Up Your Narrative - https://ko-fi.com/post/You-Wrote-it-Gay-Why-Gendered-Conflict-is-Queerin-I3I06O1RL
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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 ReviewsThe Bible BoysAstral Heart
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Mortified! Episode 121: Bestie, Explode Your Dad! (Babel by R.F. Kuang)
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
As promised, here is your second, bonus-esque episode. This week, Aaron and Leyla dive into R.F. Kuang's dark academia bludgeon, Babel! We talk about how no one comes out of this book unscathed (both in fiction and real life), devastating footnotes, and our usual bout of disaporic grievances.
The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-once-and-future-witches-alix-e-harrow/1136530996R.F. Kuang's Fantasy Mag Interview: https://www.fantasy-magazine.com/fm/non-fiction/interview-rf-kuang/
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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 ReviewsThe Bible BoysAstral Heart
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Mortified! Episode 120: Call of Duty: Rattern Warfare (The Secret of NIMH)
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
SOME HOUSEKEEPING IN THE SHOW NOTES: Sorry about the unannounced mini-hiatus! There will be TWO episodes this week, so keep an eye out for our show on RF Kuang's 'Babel' on Wednesday. We'll be back to our regular cadence next week.
This week, Aaron and Leyla indulge in a Don Bluth classic, The Secret of NIMH! Join us for discussion of little guy things, direct-action shrews, and rats that were drawn sexy.
Thumbelina | "Follow Your Heart" Clip | Fox Family Entertainment - https://youtu.be/tNY53T7RlDQ (A minor correction from the show: Jaquimo DOES say he'll go find the prince, but he sucks at it, so he might as well not have. Don Bluth hates birds.)(CW FOR A VERY DETAILED SPIDER ~1:30 in) THE SECRET OF NIMH Clip - "The Great Owl" (1982) https://youtu.be/SqYo8130hhA Mausritter - https://mausritter.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 ReviewsThe Bible BoysAstral Heart
Monday Oct 10, 2022
Monday Oct 10, 2022
This week, join Aaron and Leyla in some undead regency-era shenanigans in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies! We celebrate Matt Smith knowing exactly what movie he's in, pitch yet another series of billion-dollar ideas, and ponder the concept of homages that don't understand their source material.
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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 ReviewsThe Bible BoysAstral Heart
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Monday Oct 03, 2022
DALE! Just like Michelle Rodriguez, we've returned from the grave to talk about The Fate of the Furious. Join us in our neon orange Lambo for the dadifcation of the Fast franchise, the Michelle Rodriguez fan experience, and some good Christian fun.
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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 ReviewsThe Bible BoysAstral Heart
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Hello everyone! While your intrepid hosts deal with illness and life, respectively, please enjoy a rerun of one of our favorite episodes. Rest assured that we will be reviewing the upcoming live-action Death Note series by the Duffer Brothers, even after whatever the hell happened to us here.
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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 TTRPGsThe Bible BoysAaron's TTRPG ReviewsAstral Heart
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Mortified! Episode 117: Valhallarama (How to Train Your Dragon)
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Join Aaron and Leyla back in linear time for a wild discussion that predates the concept of tumblr sexymen, finds a way to mention our good crouton anime boy, and touches upon some deadly breasts.
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Twitter: @MortifiedPodHosts' Twitters: @aaronsxl / @leylsesHotline: (775) 573-8882
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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 TTRPGsThe Bible BoysAaron's TTRPG ReviewsAstral Heart