PRX - Pieces for Format: First-Person Essay

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In honor of the holiday season, Mortified presents the story of a sheltered middle-schooler who writes to Santa Claus for a boyfriend.

  • Added: Dec 20, 2015
  • Length: 21:24
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A teenage misfit tries to empower himself by taking on the persona of a medieval Scottish King.

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  • Added: Nov 30, 2015
  • Length: 21:44
  • Purchases: 1
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In honor of Thanksgiving, we present the story of an ungrateful teenager who starts a gratitude journal in the hope of becoming a better person and...

  • Added: Nov 23, 2015
  • Length: 20:02
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A nerdy girl's over the top obsession with the popular boy in school.

  • Added: Nov 16, 2015
  • Length: 24:13
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An incredibly shy teenager overcomes a speech impediment and works up the courage to ask out a girl.

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  • Added: Oct 12, 2015
  • Length: 19:53
  • Purchases: 1
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The journals of a confused teenager who waffles between his romantic side and his raging hormones.

  • Added: Aug 31, 2015
  • Length: 20:09
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The diaries of a teenager from the South Bronx whose life changes when she discovers The Cure. Featuring Special Guest Host, Lol Tolhurst, foundin...

  • Added: Aug 17, 2015
  • Length: 20:09
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The diaries of a high school misfit who in an attempt to fit in found herself in a series of epic, embarrassing moments -- culminating at the SATs.

  • Added: Jul 27, 2015
  • Length: 15:17
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A floundering freshman goes on a killing spree.

  • Added: May 11, 2015
  • Length: 09:53
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Ryan tells the story of his very first kiss and what happened after...

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  • Added: Feb 06, 2015
  • Length: 09:04
  • Purchases: 1
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Have you ever stuck with something that was difficult because you knew the reward was worth the journey? Follow Robert Franklin’s day as he prepare...

  • Added: Jan 21, 2015
  • Length: 05:21
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A selection of mother related messages from callers to the Kitchen Sisters' NPR phone-line. For Mother's Day 2011

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  • Added: Nov 25, 2014
  • Length: 04:54
  • Purchases: 1
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Memories of my childhood mornings.

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  • Added: Jun 04, 2014
  • Length: 03:08
  • Purchases: 1
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Exploring my lineage one eccentric elder at a time.

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  • Added: Jun 04, 2014
  • Length: 04:39
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Jonathan Brown
This story is about a high school teacher in New Orleans who looks back on his shenanigans as a student, and how teaching helps him grow.

  • Added: Nov 06, 2013
  • Length: 05:00
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What is it like to be homeless in the city that never sleeps? Reporter Kristie Brigandi takes us to lower Manhattan, and introduces us to some of t...

  • Added: Nov 06, 2013
  • Length: 09:17
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Melvin talks about what it's like being from New Orleans.

  • Added: Jul 12, 2013
  • Length: 01:20
Caption: Juan holds a photograph of himself from 16 years ago., Credit: David Gilkey/NPR
16 years ago, Juan reported on his life as a recent Mexican immigrant living in poverty in Texas. In his new diary, Juan takes us on a tour of the ...

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  • Added: Jul 03, 2013
  • Length: 29:09
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Detail of Portraits, Credit: Paintings by Emile B Klein
Tannah and Coley are twin Gospel musicians living in an economically depressed community. Beyond the stereotypes we discover how two high-schoolers...

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  • Added: Feb 09, 2013
  • Length: 15:02
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Free Spirit Media
Using the poem "Where I'm From" by Willie Perdomo as a creative prompt, students created poems to share and express where they come from and how th...

  • Added: Nov 12, 2012
  • Length: 01:42
Caption: Free Spirit Media
Using the poem "Where I'm From" by Willie Perdomo as a creative prompt, students created poems to share and express where they come from and how th...

  • Added: Nov 12, 2012
  • Length: 01:26
Caption: Free Spirit Media
Using the poem "Where I'm From" by Willie Perdomo as a creative prompt, students created poems to share and express where they come from and how th...

  • Added: Nov 12, 2012
  • Length: 01:47
Caption: Free Spirit Media
Using the poem "Where I'm From" by Willie Perdomo as a creative prompt, students created poems to share and express where they come from and how th...

  • Added: Nov 12, 2012
  • Length: 01:31
Caption: Free Spirit Media
Using the poem "Where I'm From" by Willie Perdomo as a creative prompt, students created poems to share and express where they come from and how th...

  • Added: Nov 12, 2012
  • Length: 02:08
Caption: Free Spirit Media
Using the poem "Where I'm From" by Willie Perdomo as a creative prompt, students created poems to share and express where they come from and how th...

  • Added: Nov 12, 2012
  • Length: 01:08