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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.

Aaron & Leyla


    • May 19, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 55m AVG DURATION
    • 189 EPISODES


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    Mortified! Episode 185: Multiple Dude Kebabs (Bahubali 2: The Conclusion)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 57:16


    This week, Aaron and Leyla return to Mahishmati with Bahubali 2: The Conclusion! Join us for mother-son conflict, a king's bad priorities, and a downright Clinton-esque flute solo. --- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com

    Mortified! Episode 184: Post Yolk Clarity (Murder on the Orient Express)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 51:06


    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 --- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com

    Mortified! Episode 183: Smart and Sexy and The Guy (Bahubali Pt. 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 54:03


    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. -- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com

    Mortified! Episode 182: Exploding the Universe for a Dame (Genesis Noir)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 38:46


    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 -- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com  

    Mortified! The Throwback Quest: Valentine's Day (2010)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 54:10


    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! -- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com

    Mortified! Episode 181: Celebrating Womens' Wrongs (Ocean's 8)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 68:17


    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/ -- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com

    Mortified! Episode 180: No Respect For DJs (Love for 1000 More)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 58:48


    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. -- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com

    Mortified! Episode 179: Transatlantic Mind Virus (His Girl Friday)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 51:54


    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! -- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com

    Mortified! Episode 178: Paint the Town Blue (Arcane Season 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 48:08


    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! -- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com

    Mortified! Episode 177: You're a Sick Bird, Mamedova (Chicken Police: Into the Hive)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 56:29


    This week, Aaron and Leyla are so clucking back with Chicken Police: Into the Hive. Join us for yet another hour of being critical of something we ostensibly liked, noir pastiche, and MICK!!!  Jazz theme is Podcast Jazz Music by Denis Pavlov Music on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/traditional-jazz-podcast-jazz-music-168726/  -- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com

    Mortified! Episode 176: Born Sexy Yesterday For Men (Hot Frosty/End of Year 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 44:40


    To round out our year, Leyla and Aaron spend the holidays in Hope Springs with the 2024 Netflix Christmas Rom Com, "Hot Frosty!" We teach a snowman about cancer, pitch a Jennifer's Body Holiday Spinoff, and try to get Hugh Jackman on the show. We also talk about how we feel about this 5th season of Mortified, and our hopes for next year!  Links:  Iron Lung Episode Has Anyone Ever Told You You're Beautiful --- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs- https://aaronsxl.itch.io/ Aaron's TTRPG Reviews- https://www.youtube.com/@aavoigt https://aavoigt.com/

    Mortified! Episode 175: Piss Lord, Aaron Voigt (Wicked 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 85:57


    This week, Aaron and Leyla and nine million tulips talk about Wicked! Join us for discussions of stop-and-go musical numbers, the way our bladders impacted our enjoyment of this film, and our favorite thing in the whole wide world: puppets. Everyone is Beautiful and No One is Horny: https://bloodknife.com/everyone-beautiful-no-one-horny/  Cynthia Erivo: Flying, Stunts, and Singing: https://youtu.be/2iM5xpnbN3s?si=zifket80yysFSXGb How ‘Wicked' Built Immersive Real-Life Sets, From Shiz To Emerald City: https://youtu.be/4Qp4tLTrX6A?si=AJIExHGpGUyt4ta6   -- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com

    Mortified! Episode 174: The Importance of Leashing Your Dog (The Wizard of Oz)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 49:35


    This week, Aaron and Leyla visit an American classic with the 1939 film, "The Wizard of Oz!" We discuss mystics from Montana, the unconquerable power of practicals, and the fucked-upedness of dyeing horses with jello powder.   Links: The Snow Queen (1957) Madewell X Alpha Industries Jacket Go Back to the Club --- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com

    Mortified! Episode 173: Scorpio Season, Hot Wings Audio Poison Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 59:31


    This week, join Aaron and Leyla in celebrating their birthdays with another Scorpio Season special. Join us for increasingly hot wings, a healthy dose of hubris, and some insight into our own creative projects. --- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com

    Mortified! Episode 172: Thank You Wiccan Tumblr (Renfield)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 49:50


    This episode, we continue our Halloween coverage with the 2023 Nic Cage action comedy horror film, "Renfield!" We snort centipedes, contemplate what "good" means for media critics, and Leyla reveals a part of their tragic backstory that could not have been waterboarded out of me. Links- Aaron Lim on "Bittergourding" --- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com

    Mortified! Episode 171: A SUCKS-YES! (Beetlejuice / Beetlejuice the Musical)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 67:11


    This week, Aaron and Leyla say each others' names three times in a Beetlejuice double feature! Learn us for discussions of the Tim Burton Effect™, bisexual demons, and a lot of praise for the young actresses playing Lydia. --- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com

    Mortified! Episode 170: Favorite Famous Hero (Puss in Boots/The Last Wish)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 93:52


    On this episode of Mortified, Leyla and Aaron finish off the Shrek franchise with the swashbuckling spinoffs "Puss in Boots" and "The Last Wish!" We discuss effective exposition dumps, make a definitive ranking of major Shrek franchise entries, and interrupt the podcast for a very special piss break.  --- Aaron's novel/RPG combo "Detente for the Ravenous" will be out on September 24! Find more information at aaronsxl.itch.io/dftrrpg.   Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs- https://aaronsxl.itch.io/ Aaron's TTRPG Reviews- https://www.youtube.com/@aavoigt https://aavoigt.com/

    Mortified! Episode 169: You Are Here (Come From Away)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 77:34


    On this very special episode of Mortified, Aaron and Leyla discuss the 9/11 musical, "Come From Away!" We chat about the "SJW reflex," the weaponizing of beloved careers, and being a 31 year old BI-sexual.   Links: Company marks 9/11 with kindness Crips for eSims for Gaza --- Aaron's novel/RPG combo "Detente for the Ravenous" will be out on September 24! Find more information at aaronsxl.itch.io/dftrrpg.   Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs- https://aaronsxl.itch.io/ Aaron's TTRPG Reviews- https://www.youtube.com/@aavoigt https://aavoigt.com/

    Mortified! Episode 168: Donkey Miku Binder (Shrek the Musical)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 60:03


    This week, Aaron and Leyla tap dance into the spotlight with Shrek the Musical! Join us for discussions of donkey miku binder, banger ballads, and some over-tired references to the deep lore of this podcast.   --- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs- https://aaronsxl.itch.io/ Aaron's TTRPG Reviews- https://www.youtube.com/@aavoigt https://aavoigt.com/

    Mortified! Episode 167: The Most Toxic Yaoi Couple in New Jersey (House MD)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 69:48


    This episode, Aaron and Leyla get their licenses suspended with the TV medical drama, "House MD!" We discuss bad 2000s pop science, sincerity at the heart of a silly conceit, and special guest star Lin Manuel Miranda. Lin Manuel Miranda x House MD Rap --- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs- https://aaronsxl.itch.io/ Aaron's TTRPG Reviews- https://www.youtube.com/@aavoigt https://aavoigt.com/

    Mortified! Episode 166: Not The Only Thing That's Joever (Shrek Forever After)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 45:45


    This week, Aaron and Leyla record through history with "Shrek Forever After!" Join us for one of our loosest episodes yet, in which we live through history while discussing a movie distinctly stuck in the past.  This episode being late is extremely funny because while editing it, Leyla had to sink her head in her hands and say aloud, "Jesus Christ, that was only last week." --- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs- https://aaronsxl.itch.io/ Aaron's TTRPG Reviews- https://www.youtube.com/@aavoigt https://aavoigt.com/

    Mortified! Episode 165- It Can't All Be Frogs Kissing Horse Butts (How We Know We're Alive)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 49:36


    This week, we played Motvind Studios' 2021 point-and-click narrative mystery, "How We Know We're Alive!" We discuss making use of limited mechanics, the trope of sad indie games, and doing our level best to see others as three-dimensional people. Links: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2216040/HOW_WE_KNOW_WERE_ALIVE/ https://www.tumblr.com/heart-forge https://un-navigatable-game.neocities.org/Intro --- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs- https://aaronsxl.itch.io/ Aaron's TTRPG Reviews- https://www.youtube.com/@aavoigt https://aavoigt.com/

    Mortified! Episode 164: Some Guy Named Merlin (Shrek the Third)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 71:04


    This week, Aaron and Leyla confront father hood fears of yesteryear in Shrek the Third! Join us for a weirdly timely Justin Timberlake mention, the pre-dadification, and the hosts lamenting the hot dragon going unsatisfied. --- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs- https://aaronsxl.itch.io/ Aaron's TTRPG Reviews- https://www.youtube.com/@aavoigt https://aavoigt.com/

    Mortified! Episode 163: An Update from Inside Leyla's Mouth (Summer Game Fest 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 54:53


    In this impromptu, ill-advised episode, we suffer for gamers everywhere by drinking a MTN Dew flight and talking about the Summer Game Fest! Aaron sweats like Jesus in Gethsemane, Leyla brews up a brie Dew-duction, and we chat about the exciting possibilities teased in some upcoming games. Links: SW Outlaws Gameplay Assassin's Creed Shadows Outersloth Initiative Building Relationships Avowed Larian Cinematics: A Top-Down Look at Our Bottom-Up Approach in 'Baldur's Gate 3' Flock Age of Mythology Retold Astrobot South of Midnight Cairn- Enotria: The Last Song --- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs- https://aaronsxl.itch.io/ Aaron's TTRPG Reviews- https://www.youtube.com/@aavoigt https://aavoigt.com/

    Mortified! Episode 162: An Episode in C Minor (Shrek 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 62:15


    This week, Aaron and Leyla continue their traversal through the Shrek-iverse in Shrek 2! Join us for a discussion of deadbeat donkeys, needing more Fiona, and Fairy Godmother being one of the villains of all time. --- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs- https://aaronsxl.itch.io/ Aaron's TTRPG Reviews- https://www.youtube.com/@aavoigt https://aavoigt.com/

    Mortified! Episode 161: Sex Pestz (Antz / A Bug's Life)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 63:35


    This week, Aaron and Leyla crawl through a buggy double-feature of Antz and a Bug's Life! Join us for an unexpectedly good villain monologue, an offensively bad main character, and a reaffirming of this podcast's core ethos.  --- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs- https://aaronsxl.itch.io/ Aaron's TTRPG Reviews- https://www.youtube.com/@aavoigt https://aavoigt.com/

    Mortified! Episode 160: Duloc All-Stars (Shrek)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 52:53


    This episode, Leyla and Aaron discuss the class 2001 animated comedy, Shrek! We trace the lineage of 2010's meta-humor, find out what conservatives think indoctrination is, and Leyla finally gets to call out Aaron's "preferences." --- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs- https://aaronsxl.itch.io/ Aaron's TTRPG Reviews- https://www.youtube.com/@aavoigt https://aavoigt.com/

    Mortified! Episode 159: Efficient Blood Ocean Cruising (Iron Lung)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 56:06


    This episode, Aaron and Leyla check out the indie horror game "Iron Lung!" We discuss how playing together revealed our "proclivities," ways to incentivize exploration, and the benefits of limited scope. The Atlantic article on the OceanGate sub- https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2023/06/missing-titanic-submarine-safety-catastrophe/674491/ IGN Article- https://www.ign.com/articles/dev-of-submarine-horror-game-iron-lung-says-sales-spike-feels-so-wrong Following the creature in Iron Lung- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGJCczo8zQQ Iron Lung Official Trailer- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8E8Ryx49so Jay Dragon's- "A Dozen Fragments on Playground Theory" (I got the framing of the rules as a skeleton for play from this piece)- https://medium.com/@possumcreek/a-dozen-fragments-on-playground-theory-684104bcb4ab Guardian article about cognitive test- https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jul/21/donald-trump-cognitive-test-closer-look --- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs- https://aaronsxl.itch.io/ Aaron's TTRPG Reviews- https://www.youtube.com/@aavoigt https://aavoigt.com/

    Mortified! Episode 158: Rise of the Brave Flat-Ass Onceler (RotG/The Lorax)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 67:54


    This week, Aaron and Leyla celebrate Easter and a bit of Tumblr history with a double feature of The Lorax and Rise of the Guardians. Join us for a movie in which very little happens, some mythological semantics, and Aaron shaming Leyla for their taste in men (again). --- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs- https://aaronsxl.itch.io/ Aaron's TTRPG Reviews- https://www.youtube.com/@aavoigt https://aavoigt.com/

    Mortified! Episode 157: Blowjob for Revenge (He Who Drowned the World)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 66:10


    CW for self harm This episode, we finish off the Radiant Emperor duology with Shelly Parker Chan's "He Who Drowned the World!" We talked about Normal Bro Stuff, a bunch of complicated gender feelings, and what an evil shonen protagonist looks like.  Interview with Shelly Parker Chan --- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs- https://aaronsxl.itch.io/ Aaron's TTRPG Reviews- https://www.youtube.com/@aavoigt https://aavoigt.com/

    Mortified! Episode 156: The Phantom of The Basketball Is Here (Kuroko's Basketball)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 50:50


    This week, Aaron and Leyla celebrate March Madness by revisiting an anime that's been haunting them since the sports sampler episode, Kuroko no Basket. Join us for discussions of phantom boys, horoscopes, and endless comparisons to Haikyu. --- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com

    Mortified! Episode 155: Turtleneck in the Streets, Scissors in the Sheets (Pretty Woman, Something's Gotta Give)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 73:53


    This week, we round out our month of romance with 1990's "Pretty Woman" and 2003's "Something's Gotta Give!" We discuss our undying love for Julia Roberts, the differences between love scenes and character arcs, and the wildest reason you could have a pair of scissors in your nightstand.  also if you listen through the whole episode you do get to hear the funniest joke Aaron's ever made that will only land if you use tumblr  --- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com

    Mortified! Episode 154: The Rom-Tonally-Non-Com-mittal (Phillauri)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 44:56


    This week, Aaron and Leyla knock themselves out with the supernatural Bollywood romcom, Phillauri (2017)! Join us for a quintessential Mortified jaunt through a movie we objectively liked but wanted to be better, and know that we definitely forgot to mention a possible ghost pregnancy. --- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com

    Mortified! Episode 153: The Big Cheep (Chicken Run 2, Chicken Police)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 64:05


    Mortified is back for its 5th season! Aaron and Leyla cluck around with Chicken Run 2 and Chicken Police, as we discuss poultry justice, using mental health as a narrative device, and the horniest minigame in the medium.  "Fallen Petals" by David Renda is used in this podcast. You can find it and other royalty free music at fesliyanstudios.com.  --- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com

    Mortified! Episode 152: Team Sirafi's Blasting Off Again! (Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 49:43


    HELLO! Mortified! the Friendship Quest is BACK in 2024 on a biweekly schedule. Please enjoy this conversation we recorded a couple of months ago, just before our hiatus, and please look forward to hearing us again two weeks from now when we talk about some cluckin' escapades ... (that's it that's your hint) --- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com The Bible Boys

    Mortified! Episode 151: Best of 100-150

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2023 62:13


    It's clip show time! Please enjoy the best of Mortified over the last 50 episodes! I think it's a great smorgasbord of silly bits, personal anecdotes, and genuinely good media criticism. Can't wait for the next 50! Notably I did not include the Way of Water episode because that cannot be removed from its original context, if you want to see how the Avatar watch saga concludes, just listen to Ep 127.   Episodes Included: Episode 105: Can Someone Tell Us if Kuroko is Dead? (Sports Anime Sampler) Episode 116: Chekhov's Harpoon and Acceptably Bangable Misogyny (Fast 6) Episode 122: 238 Works in Luke Hobbs/Deckard Shaw, M/M (Hobbs & Shaw) SCORP SEASON! Episode 123: The Era of Wet and Pathetic (Internet Hotboy Retrospective) Episode 126: Alejandra Buys a Freakum Dress (Falling for Christmas) Episode 132: Neoliberal Chaos Fluff (Valentine's Day [2010]) Episode 133: The Breakings Dawn (Twilight Finale) Episode 136: The Only Watchable Mel Gibson Movie (Chicken Run) Episode 138: Evolutionarily Inevitable Brooklyn (Super Mario Bros [1993]) Episode 139: Underneath the Christmas Duck (Gone Home) Episode 141: An Earnest Love Letter to Final Fantasy X (FFX/X-2) Episode 145: TheJason, the Orb, and the Vatican (Fast X) --- Show Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/mortifiedpod/ Hosts' Blueskies: https://bsky.app/profile/aavoigt.bsky.social / https://bsky.app/profile/leylses.bsky.social Hosts' Tumblrs: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/monsterfactoryfanfic / https://www.tumblr.com/leylses Hotline: ‪(775) 573-8882 Sign up for our monthly newsletter, which has additional takes and our personal recs. Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com The Bible Boys Astral Heart

    Mortified! Episode 150: Get Your Prostate Unicorned (Barbie Bonanza)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 82:02


    We hit 150 episodes! In this extra-long, extra-unhinged episode, Aaron and Leyla discuss the divine right of princesses, the thematic core of the Barbie franchise, and colonoscopy via unicorn.  --- Twitter: @MortifiedPod Hosts' Blueskies: https://bsky.app/profile/aavoigt.bsky.social / https://bsky.app/profile/leylses.bsky.social Hosts' Tumblrs: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/monsterfactoryfanfic / https://www.tumblr.com/leylses Hotline: ‪(775) 573-8882 Sign up for our monthly newsletter, which has additional takes and our personal recs. Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com The Bible Boys Astral Heart

    Mortified! Episode 149: The Slimiest Grey Warden (Dragon Age: Origins)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2023 50:04


    This week, Aaron and Leyla investigate the origins of Ferelden in "Dragon Age: Origins!" We chat about mage tower tax burdens, Duncan the Slimeball, and King Cailan's study abroad. --- Twitter: @MortifiedPod Hosts' Blueskies: https://bsky.app/profile/aavoigt.bsky.social / https://bsky.app/profile/leylses.bsky.social Hosts' Tumblrs: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/monsterfactoryfanfic / https://www.tumblr.com/leylses Hotline: ‪(775) 573-8882 Sign up for our monthly newsletter, which has additional takes and our personal recs. Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com The Bible Boys Astral Heart

    Mortified! Episode 148: Creating a Monoculture (Trigun Stampede)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 59:31


    This week, we venture into Noman's Land with "Trigun Stampede!" We discuss how Vash is babygirl, struggle with dropped payoffs, and make our definitive creator statements on brother mpreg. --- Twitter: @MortifiedPod Hosts' Twitters: @aaronsxl / @leylses Hotline: ‪(775) 573-8882 Sign up for our monthly newsletter, which has additional takes and our personal recs. Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com The Bible Boys Astral Heart

    Mortified! Episode 147: It's Not NOT A Christmas Movie (Die Hard)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 53:42


    This week, Aaron and Leyla fake their best American accents for Die Hard! Join us as we talk about Alan Rickman's accent work, surprising emotional maturity in our leading man, and somehow find a way to blame Reagan and Newt Gingrich again. --- Twitter: @MortifiedPod Hosts' Twitters: @aaronsxl / @leylses Hotline: ‪(775) 573-8882 Sign up for our monthly newsletter, which has additional takes and our personal recs. Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com The Bible Boys Astral Heart

    Mortified! Episode 146: Breasting Boobily Into the Courtroom (Ace Attorney)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 49:27


    This week, Aaron and Leyla object to their own prosecution with the first three cases in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney! Join us for transforming 17-year-olds, Mafia-backed steak lunches, and the Elle Woods-ification of Phoenix Wright. AA Case 2 Illustration: https://aceattorney.fandom.com/wiki/Turnabout_Sisters?file=Maya_and_Phoenix.png --- Twitter: @MortifiedPod Hosts' Twitters: @aaronsxl / @leylses Hotline: ‪(775) 573-8882 Sign up for our monthly newsletter, which has additional takes and our personal recs. Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com The Bible Boys Astral Heart

    Mortified! Episode 145: TheJason, the Orb, and the Vatican (Fast X)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 64:59


    This week, Aaron and Leyla find the line and fly in Fast X! Join us as we discuss Michelle Rodriguez getting hotter by the year, Jason Momoa's gender stealing the show, and the orbification of the Fast franchise. --- Twitter: @MortifiedPod Hosts' Twitters: @aaronsxl / @leylses Hotline: ‪(775) 573-8882 Sign up for our monthly newsletter, which has additional takes and our personal recs. Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com The Bible Boys Astral Heart

    Mortified! Episode 144: The Little Guy Was Evil After All (Return of the King)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 43:57


    This week, Aaron and Leyla finish up their LOTR trilogy run with Return of the King! Join us as we discuss little guys good and bad, resist comparing bad bitches, and forget what a garter is called. If you have suggestions for our next Series Series, shoot an e-mail to mortifiedpod@gmail.com! --- Twitter: @MortifiedPod Hosts' Twitters: @aaronsxl / @leylses Hotline: ‪(775) 573-8882 Sign up for our monthly newsletter, which has additional takes and our personal recs. Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com The Bible Boys Astral Heart

    Mortified! Episode 143: Balam Pichkari On Repeat (Yeh Jawaani Hai Dewaani)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 60:26


    This week, Aaron and Leyla reflect on wild youth with Yeh Jawaani Hai Dewaani! Join us as we learn about what a blowout is, establish a lapdog wife guy support group, and remind ourselves that taking off your glasses really is the key to being sexy. Balam Pichkari Full Song Video Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | PRITAM | Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone - https://youtu.be/0WtRNGubWGA Badtameez Dil Full Song HD Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | PRITAM | Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone - https://youtu.be/II2EO3Nw4m0 --- Twitter: @MortifiedPod Hosts' Twitters: @aaronsxl / @leylses Hotline: ‪(775) 573-8882 Sign up for our monthly newsletter, which has additional takes and our personal recs. Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com The Bible Boys Astral Heart

    Mortified! Episode 142: Friendship — From Legend to Mythrealm (Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 53:09


    This week, Aaron and Leyla take a day-long immortality pill to talk about Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor! Join us for the normalization of anime merch, some pretty direct Yu-Gi-Oh comparisons (including this episode title, if ya nasty), and a sidebar about William Henry Harrison. --- Twitter: @MortifiedPod Hosts' Twitters: @aaronsxl / @leylses Hotline: ‪(775) 573-8882 Sign up for our monthly newsletter, which has additional takes and our personal recs. Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com The Bible Boys Astral Heart

    Mortified! Episode 141: An Earnest Love Letter to Final Fantasy X (FFX/X-2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 95:50


    This week, join Aaron and Leyla as they get blasted one thousand years into the future and then about 20 into the past again with Final Fantasy X and X-2! I don't have anything quippy to say here. We just really love this game and it changed us fundamentally as people and creatives.  Final Fantasy X | HD - Yuna sending Souls HD Scene - https://youtu.be/WgVnds4gW3s Final Fantasy X HD Remaster - Seymour Summons Anima in Luca [1080p HD] - https://youtu.be/tYCGwGFJMOY Final Fantasy X - Laughing Scene - https://youtu.be/WJotVinhXJ4 Final Fantasy X-2 HD Remaster - 1000 Words [1080p HD] - https://youtu.be/QuqMbCCUclQ Final Fantasy X-2 Opening / Real Emotion HD - https://youtu.be/DBqjdQJlIE8 --- Twitter: @MortifiedPod Hosts' Twitters: @aaronsxl / @leylses Hotline: ‪(775) 573-8882 Sign up for our monthly newsletter, which has additional takes and our personal recs. Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com The Bible Boys Astral Heart

    Mortified! Episode 140: JRR Tolkien, Horse Girl (LOTR2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2023 44:01


    This week, join Aaron and Leyla as they ride the father of all horses towards The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. Join us as we talk about Sir Ian McKellen's moisturized shoulders, the many beautiful comedic beats of Gimli, son of Gloin, and the increased gay energy between these hobbitses.  --- Twitter: @MortifiedPod Hosts' Twitters: @aaronsxl / @leylses Hotline: ‪(775) 573-8882 Sign up for our monthly newsletter, which has additional takes and our personal recs. Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com The Bible Boys Astral Heart

    Mortified! Episode 139: Underneath the Christmas Duck (Gone Home)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 52:54


    This week, Aaron and Leyla go home again in Gone Home! Join us for a farewell to Waypoint, a look back at the origin of walking simulators, and yet another brilliant pitch for a product no one will pick up because of cowardice. --- Twitter: @MortifiedPod Hosts' Twitters: @aaronsxl / @leylses Hotline: ‪(775) 573-8882 Sign up for our monthly newsletter, which has additional takes and our personal recs. Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com The Bible Boys Astral Heart

    Mortified! Episode 138: Evolutionarily Inevitable Brooklyn (Super Mario Bros [1993])

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 46:38


    This week, Aaron and Leyla optimize their SEO with the 1993 Super Mario Brothers movie! Join us for a discussion of the cutthroat NYC plumbing industry, the value of consistent (if batshit!) internal logic, and a lukewarm defense of John Leguizamo's weird take on the new Super Mario Bros movie. Pokemon Apokelypse: Live Action Trailer HD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDX1m0Y2Vkg Palworld | Gameplay Moments Trailer 2022.5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EJckERWcO0 The Messy True Story Behind 1993's 'Super Mario Bros.' Movie https://collider.com/super-mario-bros-movie-1993-history-explained/ --- Twitter: @MortifiedPod Hosts' Twitters: @aaronsxl / @leylses Hotline: ‪(775) 573-8882 Sign up for our monthly newsletter, which has additional takes and our personal recs. Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com The Bible Boys Astral Heart

    Mortified! Episode 137: Sorry Aaron, I Definitely Called It The Shower (LOTR1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 48:14


    This week, Aaron and Leyla kick off another installment of their series series with Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Join us for the puncturing of Elijah Wood, Tolkien's naming conventions, and off-the-dome references to early 2000s internet classics. I cannot believe I'm putting a link to this in the show notes, but here is the Ultimate Showdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrzKT-dFUjE  Lord of the Rings - Behind the scenes #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI8IES1BltE  --- Twitter: @MortifiedPod Hosts' Twitters: @aaronsxl / @leylses Hotline: ‪(775) 573-8882 Sign up for our monthly newsletter, which has additional takes and our personal recs. Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com The Bible Boys Astral Heart

    Mortified! Episode 136: The Only Watchable Mel Gibson Movie (Chicken Run)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 39:34


    We're back! This week we gaslight ourselves out of a chicken union in Chicken Run! Join Aaron and Leyla as they try something experimental in the audio format, discuss the romantic tension between an RAF veteran rooster and a butch hen, and begin the hunt for a gravy pressure gauge.  Clips used:  "Rocky, A Fake All Along" by John Powell and Harry Gregson-Williams  "Flip, Flop, and Fly" by Ellis Hall --- Twitter: @MortifiedPod Hosts' Twitters: @aaronsxl / @leylses Hotline: ‪(775) 573-8882 Sign up for our monthly newsletter, which has additional takes and our personal recs. Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com The Bible Boys Astral Heart

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