Being an eighth grader is hard. But it's even more so for Nikki Maxwell, the artsy new kid at school with uncool clothes. Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So Fabulous Life follows Nikki's journey through eighth grade across 15 episodes.

Based on the book series by Rachel Renée Russell, this fictional podcast is fit for fans and new listeners alike. Middle schoolers may love the show's confessional style. The 10-20 minute episodes keep things engaging while including all the drama. Nikki knows the woes of being an adolescent girl, from boy crushes to nasty pranks.

Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So Fabulous Life podcast listeners will also meet other characters. That includes Mackenzie and the rest of the CCPs (the Cool, Cute, and Popular) group. Nikki has a lot on her plate, between them and a budding crush on Brandon. But she manages it all with the help of her eccentric grandmother. When she starts school, Nikki is dying to live in New York City, where her grandma and the real artists reside.

Before long, Nikki meets her best friends, Chloe and Zoey. In "Stay-Home-From-School Phony Vomit Recipe," Nikki has an embarrassing incident with Brandon. Luckily, Chloe and Zoey are there to help her through it. The trio has a humiliating dance class experience in "Ballet of the Zombies."

Nikki's NYC dreams are alive in "Girlfriends, Take a Chill Pill." With her new best friends, she comes up with a plan to get to New York with the help of the school librarian. The school announces a schoolwide art competition. Nikki has grand plans to show her work, but will mean girl Mackenzie try to steal the show? Find out what happens in "The Worst Day of My Entire Life."

Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So Fabulous Life may delight both young and old listeners. From episode one, listeners will love the story of Nikki and her friends (and foes).