Explore every episode of the podcast Faking It with Ariel and Morgan
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| Hacks: Hot Showers, Stage Fright, & Fake Gay Panic | 23 sept. 2026 | 00:35:36 | |
Hacks gave us nudity, nightmares, and a fake lesbian relationship, so we're breaking down three intimacy scenes and the intimacy coordinators behind them. A filmmaker's lens on intimacy in Hacks This week we cover Ava and Ruby's shower scene, Deborah's bizarre no-clothes nightmare, and that kiss between Ava and Deborah. We get into staging, body doubles, actor boundaries, power dynamics, chemistry, and why sometimes an intimacy scene just doesn't quite... sync up. Plus: we put all three scenes through the Spice Scale, and one of them somehow got a D. Hacks: Season 3, Episode 2 & Season 5, Episode 7 Watch along timestamps:
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| The Invite: Consent, Chemistry & Couple Swapping | 09 sept. 2026 | 00:38:01 | |
The Invite (2026) intimacy scene breakdown: intimacy coordinators react to Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton's sexy, cringe swinging comedy. This week on Faking It, intimacy coordinators Morgan Smith and Ariel break down The Invite (2026), Olivia Wilde's A24 comedy about a married couple, Joe (Seth Rogen) and Angela (Olivia Wilde), whose upstairs neighbors Piña (Penélope Cruz) and Hawk (Edward Norton) invite them into something far outside their comfort zone. It's one of the most deliciously awkward sex scenes we've covered, and we're here for all of it. We're talking:
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About the film The Invite (2026) is directed by Olivia Wilde, written by Will McCormack and Rashida Jones, and distributed by A24. It's an English-language remake of Cesc Gay's 2020 Spanish film The People Upstairs (Sentimental). It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2026, opened wide July 10, 2026, and is streaming on digital platforms now, with HBO Max to follow. Subscribe to Faking It the Pod for behind the scenes breakdowns of the most iconic sex scenes in film and TV from two working intimacy coordinators. New episodes every other week wherever you get your podcasts. Comment below with the movie or TV intimacy scene we should analyze next! Stay real, fakers. #TheInvite #OliviaWilde #SethRogen #IntimacyCoordinator Research sources:
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| Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1 [PLAYBACK] | 26 août 2026 | 00:37:38 | |
We're on vacation, but this episode was too good to stay in the vault. We're revisiting our breakdown of Edward and Bella's unforgettable Twilight scenes, from that infamous meadow moment to the wedding night, the honeymoon, and all the continuity questions that still keep us up at night. Two intimacy coordinators unpack why these scenes work so well emotionally, where the choreography gets… questionable, and why Twilight manages to make everything feel simultaneously incredibly romantic and deeply complicated. Watch along timestamps:
Did Twilight redefine the teen romance genre, or are we all just overlooking some truly wild vampire-human logistics? Subscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes. #Playback #Twilight #EdwardAndBella #IntimacyCoordinator #FilmBreakdown Connect & Support the Show Subscribe & Review Stay real, Fakers. For entertainment and educational purposes only. All trademarks and copyrights remain with their respective owners. | |||
| Fifty Shades of Grey [PLAYBACK] | 12 août 2026 | 00:38:39 | |
Two intimacy coordinators break down the sex scenes in Fifty Shades of Grey and explain what the film gets wrong about BDSM. In their PLAYBACK series, the cohosts revisit two fan-favorite episodes from The Hoa Hoa Universe while Ariel and Morgan take their summer break. They’ll be back in September with new episodes of Faking It. Ariel and Morgan break down the infamous first Red Room scene. What was supposed to be mainstream BDSM became basically vanilla, questionable choreography, and music doing the heavy lifting. In this episode:
A filmmaker's lens on consent and power dynamics This episode isn't about kink-shaming. It's about unpacking why a movie that centered BDSM failed to show how consent, agency, and erotic tension actually function in practice. It's part critique, part craft analysis, and part public service announcement for anyone who thinks vibes count as communication. Watch along timestamps:
Subscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes. Credits Fifty Shades of Grey (2015) | Director: Sam Taylor-Johnson | Focus Features Hashtags #FiftyShadesOfGrey #BDSM #RedRoom #IntimacyCoordinator #FilmBreakdown Research sources:
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| Off Campus: The Greenest Green Flag in TV? | 29 juil. 2026 | 00:40:56 | |
Consent can be hot. Who knew? (Us. We knew.) In this episode, two intimacy coordinators break down the sex and relationship scenes in Off Campus — and ask whether it's really the greenest green flag on TV. What starts as a classic hockey romance somehow turns into one of the healthiest, hottest conversations about intimacy we've seen on screen. Together, they discuss why this scene works so well, how consent builds chemistry instead of killing it, and why emotional safety might actually be the sexiest thing a character can bring to the bedroom. In this episode:
When foreplay becomes... fiveplay? Sixplay? Plus, they kick things off with a spicy industry rant about fake intimacy coordinators, why proper training matters, and why "straight to penetraysh" is almost always the wrong answer. Watch along timestamps:
Subscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes. Credits Off Campus (Season 1, Episode 4: "The Breakup") | Based on the novels by Elle Kennedy | Created by Louisa Levy | Showrunners: Gina Fattore & Louisa Levy | Directed by Samantha Bailey | Intimacy Coordinator: Katherine Kadler | Starring Ella Bright and Belmont Cameli Hashtags #OffCampus #RomanceTV #IntimacyCoordinator #BehindTheScenes #TVBreakdown Connect & Support the Show Subscribe & Review Stay real, Fakers. For entertainment and educational purposes only. All trademarks and copyrights remain with their respective owners. | |||
| Obsession (2025): The Horror of Non-Consent | Intimacy & Stunt Coordinator Jen Albert | 15 juil. 2026 | 00:41:44 | |
Intimacy coordinators Ariel and Morgan are joined by Obsession's own intimacy and stunt coordinator Jen Albert to break down the 2025 horror film's most disturbing intimacy, violence, and non-consent scenes. Together, they explore how Obsession evolved from script to screen, where the line between stunt coordination and intimacy coordination begins and ends, and why one of the film's most unsettling moments is terrifying without relying on gore. In this episode:
When horror and intimacy collide Plus, Jen shares what changed from the original script, how the cast approached portraying non-consent, and what really went into filming the movie's iconic brick scene. Watch along timestamps:
Subscribe for behind-the-scenes breakdowns of film and television's most iconic intimacy scenes. Credits Obsession (2025) | Written & Directed by Curry Barker | Starring Inde Navarrette, Michael Johnston, Megan Lawless | Intimacy Coordinated and Stunt Coordinated by Jen Albert Hashtags #Obsession #HorrorMovies #IntimacyCoordinator #StuntCoordinator #FilmPodcast Research sources: Connect & Support the Show Subscribe & Review Stay real, Fakers. For entertainment and educational purposes only. All trademarks and copyrights remain with their respective owners. | |||
| Pose: Directing Intimacy & Queer Love | Co-Creator Steven Canals | 01 juil. 2026 | 00:52:43 | |
Two intimacy coordinators sit down with Pose co-creator Steven Canals to break down how the FX series directed intimacy, queer love, and its groundbreaking sex scenes. They discuss how the scene evolved from script to screen, the challenges of directing intimacy before the role of intimacy coordinator was fully established, and why portraying queer love with tenderness, not spectacle, mattered so deeply. In this episode:
A filmmaker's lens on queer intimacy Plus, Steven shares behind-the-scenes stories from making POSE, reflects on the show's lasting cultural impact, and tells us exactly how he'd ruin his own scene if he had to. Watch along timestamps:
Subscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes. Credits POSE (Season 2, Episode 8: "Revelations") | Creators: Steven Canals, Brad Falchuk, Ryan Murphy | FX (2019) Hashtags #PoseFX #QueerTV #QueerIntimacy #IntimacyCoordinator #TVBreakdown Research sources: Connect & Support the Show Subscribe & Review Stay real, Fakers. For entertainment and educational purposes only. All trademarks and copyrights remain with their respective owners. | |||
| Sense8 Finale: Going Out with a (Cluster) Bang [Bonus] | 24 juin 2026 | 00:24:54 | |
In this bonus episode, two intimacy coordinators break down the orgy scene from the Sense8 series finale — how it was choreographed and why it remains one of the most ambitious intimacy sequences ever filmed. From choreography and consent practices to lighting, camera movement, and the challenge of coordinating a massive ensemble scene, they break down how the Wachowskis and J. Michael Straczynski created a sequence that feels emotional, sensual, and deeply connected rather than purely explicit. In this episode:
A filmmaker's lens on ensemble intimacy Then, as always, they hand out their Spice Scale scores before completely ruining the scene with some truly terrible creative notes. Watch along timestamps:
Subscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes. Credits Sense8 (Season 2, Episode 12: "Amor Vincit Omnia") | Creators: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski, J. Michael Straczynski | Netflix (2018) Hashtags #Sense8 #Wachowski #BehindTheScenes #IntimacyCoordinator #TVBreakdown Research sources:
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| Sense8: The Psychic Orgy | How the Cluster Sex Scenes Got Made | 17 juin 2026 | 00:38:52 | |
Two intimacy coordinators break down the famous psychic orgy from Sense8 and explain how the cluster sex scene was actually made. From gym workouts and hot tubs to morning cuddles and group intimacy across continents, they're unpacking what makes this sequence so memorable and why it still feels unlike anything else on TV. They get into it all:
Plus: German bathhouses, intimacy coordinator wedding hacks, Britney Spears throwbacks, and an extended discussion about what happens if someone in your cluster decides to have sex during your grandmother's funeral. Watch along timestamps:
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| Dicks: The Musical | The Incest Factor Explained | 03 juin 2026 | 00:34:24 | |
Two intimacy coordinators break down the sex and "incest factor" scenes in Dicks: The Musical and what the film is really doing with them. Megan Thee Stallion. Nathan Lane. Puppet penises. A gay sex scene between twins that somehow becomes a camp masterpiece. The A24 musical is absurd, offensive, and genuinely hilarious. They go behind the scenes that are not safe for work, unless your work is really cool. In this episode:
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Subscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes. Credits Dicks: The Musical (2023) | Director: Larry Charles | A24 Hashtags #DicksTheMusical #A24 #IntimacyCoordinator #QueerComedy #FilmBreakdown Connect & Support the Show Subscribe & Review Stay real, Fakers. For entertainment and educational purposes only. All trademarks and copyrights remain with their respective owners. | |||
| Secretary: What It Gets Right About BDSM | A Sub Is Born | 20 mai 2026 | 00:43:11 | |
Two intimacy coordinators break down the sex scenes in Secretary and explain what the film gets right — and wrong — about BDSM. Plus, the sexiest no-contact intimate scene in film history. Maggie Gyllenhaal. James Spader. A desk. And a worm that somehow becomes the hottest moment in the movie. Secretary changed how Hollywood talked about kink on screen. But does it hold up? Ariel and Morgan break down the iconic, controversial, and deeply weird BDSM film that people are still arguing about 20 years later. In this episode: • The worm scene — why anticipation and eye contact are sexier than touch The verdict: No notes. (Okay... some notes.) Watch along timestamps:
This episode is for you if: Subscribe for bi-weekly breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic intimate scenes. Credits Secretary (2002) | Director: Steven Shainberg | Starring: Maggie Gyllenhaal, James Spader | Lionsgate Hashtags #SecretaryMovie #BDSMfilm #IntimacyCoordinator #CultClassic #FilmBreakdown Research sources:
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| Brokeback Mountain: No Lube, No Warning | 06 mai 2026 | 00:39:52 | |
Two intimacy coordinators break down the intimacy scenes in Brokeback Mountain, from the tent scene to what the choreography leaves unsaid. Brokeback Mountain changed queer representation forever. It also left audiences with a lot of questions about how these scenes actually function. From the infamous first tent scene to the long-awaited reunion, Ariel and Morgan break down what's working, what's not, and why these moments feel so tense without ever fully landing. In this episode:
Plus: beans, spit logistics, near broken noses, and a very real conversation about how an intimacy coordinator would approach these scenes today. A storyteller's lens on queer cinema Ariel and Morgan zoom out to talk about Brokeback Mountain's massive cultural impact, the historical context it exists in, and why representation matters, even when the intimacy itself has room for growth. Justice for lube. That's all they're saying. Watch along timestamps:
Subscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes. Credits Brokeback Mountain (2005) | Director: Ang Lee | Focus Features Hashtags #BrokebackMountain #AngLee #IntimacyCoordinator #QueerCinema #FilmBreakdown Research sources:
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| PEN15: Hormones Gone Rogue | 22 avr. 2026 | 00:39:51 | |
Two intimacy coordinators break down the painfully awkward sex and puberty scenes in PEN15 and how the show films intimacy with adult actors playing kids. PEN15 (Season 1, Episode 3: "Ojichan") is one of the most honest depictions of first arousal ever put on screen. From the very first moment of "wait... what is happening to my body?" to the full spiral of can't-stop-won't-stop self-discovery, this episode captures the chaos, confusion, and intensity of discovering desire with absolutely no roadmap. In this episode:
A masterclass in storytelling through cringe It's cringey. It's deeply familiar. And it turns one of the most private human experiences into comedy gold. We break down why this episode works and how it handles adolescent sexuality with both honesty and humor. Watch along timestamps:
Yes, Ariel mispronounced Maya Erskine's last name. We know. We're sorry. We love her. Subscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most honest intimacy. Credits PEN15 (Season 1, Episode 3: "Ojichan") | Creators: Maya Erskine, Anna Konkle, Sam Zvibleman | Hulu (2019) Hashtags #PEN15 #MayaErskine #AnnaKonkle #IntimacyCoordinator #TVBreakdown Research sources:
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| Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Hardcore Vanilla Sex Scenes | 08 avr. 2026 | 00:44:11 | |
Two intimacy coordinators break down the unhinged sex scenes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and what makes them work (or not). The Buffy reboot isn't happening. It's devastating. To soothe their wounds, Ariel and Morgan talk about Buffy and Spike in season 6 — where things are darker, messier, and include a whole lot more property damage. From literally breaking a house down during sex to invisible hookups to whatever is happening on that balcony at The Bronze, they have notes. In this episode:
Plus: pants continuity crimes, mystery penetration logistics, and a full breakdown of Ariel and Morgan's personal histories with Spuffy. A masterclass in storytelling through chaos Ariel and Morgan break down why these scenes still resonate, where they fall short, and what they reveal about Buffy's emotional state. It's a behind the scenes look at one of TV's most iconic toxic relationships. Watch along timestamps:
Subscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes. Credits Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Season 6) | Created by Joss Whedon | 20th Century Fox Television Hashtags #BuffyTheVampireSlayer #SpikeAndBuffy #IntimacyCoordinator #TVBreakdown #BuffyAnalysis Research sources:
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| Barbarella: Sci-Fi, Striptease & Orgasms Against the Machine | 25 mars 2026 | 00:37:58 | |
Two intimacy coordinators break down the sci-fi striptease and sex scenes in Barbarella and how 1968's most famous erotic sci-fi film staged them. Jane Fonda strips out of a spacesuit in zero gravity. Later, she defeats a villain using an orgasm machine. Yes. Really. Barbarella (1968) is one of the most bizarre and brazen films of a generation. Ariel and Morgan break down how the cult classic uses erotic spectacle, camp, and absurdity to create scenes that are wildly objectifying and oddly revolutionary for their time. In this episode:
A filmmaker's lens on 1960s sci-fi spectacle Ariel and Morgan break down what Barbarella got right, what it got wrong, and why it's still iconic. It's campy. It's chaotic. And it's worth studying through an intimacy coordinator's lens. Watch along timestamps:
Subscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes. Credits Barbarella (1968) | Director: Roger Vadim | Paramount Pictures Hashtags #Barbarella #JaneFonda #IntimacyCoordinator #CultClassic #SciFiMovies Research sources:
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| Booksmart: Diving Into Intimacy with Brooke M. Haney | 11 mars 2026 | 00:41:03 | |
Two intimacy coordinators are joined by Brooke M. Haney to break down the intimacy and sex scenes in Booksmart. Olivia Wilde's directorial debut proves awkward queer intimacy doesn't need to be polished to be powerful. This one's about awkward first times. Skinny jeans. Bad geometry. Zero game. In this episode:
A storyteller's lens on queer intimacy Ariel and Morgan get into shop talk: kit items, choreography language, and what it actually takes to make awkward intimacy read as tender rather than cringe. Guest: Brooke M. Haney
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Subscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes. Credits Booksmart (2019) | Director: Olivia Wilde | Annapurna Pictures / Gloria Sanchez Productions Hashtags #Booksmart #IntimacyCoordinator #queerrepresentation #queerintimacy #FilmBreakdown Research sources:
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| Insecure: The Sex Scenes Have Range | From Nightmare to Nirvana | 25 févr. 2026 | 00:36:28 | |
Two intimacy coordinators break down the sex scenes in Insecure and why the show's intimacy has real range. Morgan introduces Ariel (who has never seen the show) to two wildly different intimacy moments from Season 4: one jealousy-fueled nightmare fantasy and one slow-burn reunion that might be one of the most emotionally satisfying TV hookups ever. In this episode:
A masterclass in storytelling through intimacy This episode is funny, nerdy, and unexpectedly emotional. It's a perfect example of how a show can pull off slapstick fantasy and deeply romantic intimacy in the same breath. We also discuss the role of the intimacy coordinator on set and how they may have approached the show's intimate moments. Watch along timestamps:
Subscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes. Credits Insecure (Season 4) | Creators: Issa Rae, Larry Wilmore | HBO Hashtags #InsecureHBO #IssaRae #IntimacyCoordinator #TVBreakdown #BlackLove Connect & Support the Show Subscribe & Review Stay real, Fakers. For entertainment and educational purposes only. All trademarks and copyrights remain with their respective owners. | |||
| Heated Rivalry: Queer Joy & The Craft of Intimacy with Chala Hunter | 11 févr. 2026 | 00:40:42 | |
Two intimacy coordinators are joined by Heated Rivalry's intimacy coordinator Chala Hunter to break down the show's queer sex scenes, the craft behind them, and finding joy in the work. From her early days of learning the job during #MeToo to stepping onto a set packed with choreography and high emotional stakes, Chala pulls back the curtain on what it takes to build intimacy that feels grounded, safe, and electric. In this episode:
A behind the scenes look at the craft It's insightful, funny, incredibly revealing, and a rare behind the scenes look at the craft from someone doing the work at the highest level. This one feels like a milestone episode. Watch along timestamps:
Subscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes. Credits Heated Rivalry | Director: Jacob Tierney | Crave Hashtags #HeatedRivalry #IlyaRozanov #IntimacyCoordinator #TVBreakdown #Hollanov Research sources:
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| She's Gotta Have It: Church, But Make It Gay | 04 févr. 2026 | 00:32:32 | |
Two intimacy coordinators break down the sex scenes in She's Gotta Have It and why the show feels like a religious experience. Some shows open quietly. Season 2 of She's Gotta Have It opens with a bang — literally. Ariel and Morgan break down the iconic simulated sex montage from Season 2, Episode 1, focusing on how lighting, space, and who's in control radically reshape how intimacy is experienced and understood onscreen. In this episode:
A filmmaker's lens on queer intimacy Ariel and Morgan also discuss the evolution from the 1986 film to the Netflix series, what it means to reclaim Nola Darling's story through a more expansive lens, and why sexually liberated queer Black women are still so rarely given this level of care onscreen. It's reverent, gorgeous, deeply nerdy, and a reminder that intimacy doesn't have to escalate to be electric. Watch along timestamps:
Subscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes. Credits She's Gotta Have It (Season 2, Episode 1: "#I'mFeelingMyFeelings") | Creator & Director: Spike Lee | Netflix (2019) She's Gotta Have It (1986) | Writer & Director: Spike Lee | 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks | Distributed by Island Pictures Hashtags #ShesGottaHaveIt #SpikeLee #QueerIntimacy #IntimacyCoordinator #Netflix Research sources:
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| The Handmaiden: Rewriting Sapphic Sex on Screen | 21 janv. 2026 | 00:33:56 | |
Two intimacy coordinators break down the sapphic sex scenes in The Handmaiden and how the film rewrites queer intimacy on screen. This episode is a love letter to immaculate choreography, devastating eye contact, and enough sapphic tension to power a small city. Ariel and Morgan dive into the two iconic intimacy scenes from Park Chan-wook's The Handmaiden — scenes so explicit, so intentional, and so beautifully constructed that they still feel radical nearly a decade later. In this episode:
A masterclass in storytelling through intimacy Ariel and Morgan also unpack the behind-the-scenes approach to filming the intimacy, the deliberate removal of the male gaze, and why The Handmaiden remains a gold standard for what intimate storytelling can look like when trust and intention lead the way. It's sexy, funny, deeply thoughtful, and a reminder that sometimes the most radical thing a movie can do is let women actually enjoy each other. Watch along timestamps:
Subscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes. Credits The Handmaiden (2016) | Director: Park Chan-wook | Moho Film / Yong Film Hashtags #TheHandmaiden #ParkChanwook #SapphicCinema #FemaleGaze #IntimacyCoordinator Research sources:
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| Fifty Shades of Grey: What It Gets Wrong About BDSM | 07 janv. 2026 | 00:38:39 | |
Two intimacy coordinators break down the sex scenes in Fifty Shades of Grey and explain what the film gets wrong about BDSM. Ariel and Morgan are kicking off the new year by breaking down the infamous first Red Room scene. What was supposed to be mainstream BDSM became basically vanilla, questionable choreography, and music doing the heavy lifting. In this episode:
A filmmaker's lens on consent and power dynamics This episode isn't about kink-shaming. It's about unpacking why a movie that centered BDSM failed to show how consent, agency, and erotic tension actually function in practice. It's part critique, part craft analysis, and part public service announcement for anyone who thinks vibes count as communication. Watch along timestamps:
Subscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes. Credits Fifty Shades of Grey (2015) | Director: Sam Taylor-Johnson | Focus Features Hashtags #FiftyShadesOfGrey #BDSM #RedRoom #IntimacyCoordinator #FilmBreakdown Research sources:
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| Heated Rivalry: Why It Gets Queer Sex Right [BONUS] | 19 déc. 2025 | 00:31:38 | |
Two intimacy coordinators break down the sex scenes in Heated Rivalry and why the show gets queer intimacy right. In this very special Bonus Episode, Ariel and Morgan dive headfirst into Heated Rivalry, the wildly requested gay hockey romance that dropped on November 28 and immediately set the internet on fire. Based on Rachel Reid's beloved romance novels, the series follows Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, two elite professional hockey players whose rivalry turns into a secret, years-long love affair. What starts as a teenage hookup evolves into a deeply emotional, highly physical relationship that unfolds over nearly a decade, on and off the ice. Ariel and Morgan break down multiple intimacy scenes from the first two episodes and unpack why Heated Rivalry feels so different from most male-male sex scenes on TV. In this episode:
A behind the scenes look at queer intimacy on screen This episode celebrates queer sex that's messy, hot, funny, imperfect, and deeply human. It's all the spice, none of the filler, and a perfect way to close out the year. Watch along timestamps:
Subscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes. Support LGBTQ Youth Consider supporting organizations that protect and uplift LGBTQ youth: Trans Lifeline, GLAAD, and Transanta. Even a small donation helps keep queer kids safe, supported, and celebrated. Credits Heated Rivalry | Creator: Jacob Tierney | Crave (2025) | Based on the novels by Rachel Reid Hashtags #HeatedRivalry #Hollanov #IlyaRozanov #IntimacyCoordinator #TVBreakdown Research sources: Connect & Support the Show Subscribe & Review Stay real, Fakers. For entertainment and educational purposes only. All trademarks and copyrights remain with their respective owners. | |||
| Eyes Wide Shut: A Christmas Orgy | 17 déc. 2025 | 00:38:29 | |
Two intimacy coordinators break down the famous orgy scene in Eyes Wide Shut and the voyeurism and choreography behind it. The masked orgy scene is one of the most infamous in cinema history. But it's not about pleasure. It's about power, performance, and male insecurity. Ariel and Morgan unpack the ritual, the choreography, and what Kubrick was really doing beneath the cloaks and candles. In this episode:
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Subscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes. Credits Eyes Wide Shut (1999) | Director: Stanley Kubrick | Warner Bros. #EyesWideShut #StanleyKubrick #OrgyScene #IntimacyCoordinator #FilmBreakdown Research sources: Connect & Support the Show Subscribe & Review Stay real, Fakers. For entertainment and educational purposes only. All trademarks and copyrights remain with their respective owners. | |||
| Carol: The Motel Scene with Amanda Holland | 03 déc. 2025 | 00:38:37 | |
Two intimacy coordinators are joined by director Amanda Holland to break down the sapphic motel scene in Carol. From tension you could pour over pancakes to the robe pull that changed lesbian cinematic history, the trio breaks down why this scene still feels like a masterclass in sensual restraint, visual storytelling, and character vulnerability. They unpack it all:
This episode is equal parts craft, chaos, holiday cheer, and deep queer yearning: the perfect festive treat. Give a Little Queer Holiday Love If you’re feeling the spirit, consider supporting organizations that protect and uplift trans and LGBTQ youth year-round. A few of our favorites: Buy Fruity TV Gear (Like a Christmas Carol or Happy HoliGays) here! The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Even a small donation helps keep queer kids safe, supported, and celebrated, and that’s the kind of holiday magic we believe in. Watch along timestamps:
Subscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes. ----------------------------------------- Director: Todd Haynes ----------------------------------------- #Carol #IntimacyCoordinator #queercinema #behindthescenes Connect & Support the Show Subscribe & Review Stay real, Fakers. For entertainment and educational purposes only. All trademarks and copyrights remain with their respective owners. | |||
| Twilight Breaking Dawn: Rough Romance | 26 nov. 2025 | 00:37:59 | |
Two intimacy coordinators break down the wedding-night sex scene in Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1 and all the, well, breaking. Marking the end of hoa hoa hoa season, Ariel and Morgan finally tackled the honeymoon scene: the headboard-shattering, pillow-exploding, furniture-destroying moment that launched a thousand fanfics and exactly zero realistic intimacy expectations. They break down why Edward and Bella's "rough sex" falls flat. From supernatural metaphors to YA-safe choreography, they unpack how a scene expected to portray feral passion somehow ends up looking like a vampire renovation. In this episode:
A filmmaker's lens on vampire romance It's part genre analysis, part supernatural thirst discourse, and part home-renovation commentary. A true Faking It classic. Watch along timestamps:
Subscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes. Credits Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (2011) | Director: Bill Condon | Summit Entertainment #Twilight #BreakingDawn #TwilightHoneymoon #IntimacyCoordinator #FilmBreakdown Connect & Support the Show Subscribe & Review Stay real, Fakers. For entertainment and educational purposes only. All trademarks and copyrights remain with their respective owners. | |||
| Love Lies Bleeding: For the Love of Muscle | 19 nov. 2025 | 00:32:53 | |
Two intimacy coordinators break down the sex and intimacy scenes in Love Lies Bleeding and its celebration of athletic queer bodies. This one's flexing in all the right ways. Ariel and Morgan break down the sweaty, gritty, gloriously unhinged intimacy of Love Lies Bleeding. In this film, bodies don't just collide—they transform. From gym-floor lust to desert-heat devotion, they explore how the movie uses athleticism, desire, and danger to tell a love story that's as physical as it is emotional. In this episode:
A filmmaker's lens on queer desire and the body This episode is equal parts admiration, analysis, and gym-class nostalgia—celebrating the beauty, intensity, and feral tenderness of one of the most unforgettable romances in recent memory. (A big thank you to listener Brielle for suggesting this one!) Watch along timestamps:
Subscribe for weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes. Credits Love Lies Bleeding (2024) | Director: Rose Glass | A24 / Film4 Hashtags #LoveLiesBleeding #KristenStewart #KatyOBrian #QueerCinema #IntimacyCoordinator Connect & Support the Show Subscribe & Review Stay real, Fakers. For entertainment and educational purposes only. All trademarks and copyrights remain with their respective owners. | |||
| It's Always Sunny: Danny DeVito's Couch Scene | 05 nov. 2025 | 00:35:21 | |
Two intimacy coordinators break down Danny DeVito's infamous couch scene in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Ariel and Morgan break down one of the most chaotic intimacy scenes in sitcom history: the moment Danny DeVito emerges from a couch, naked, sweaty, and reborn, at a Christmas party in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. From the logistics of modesty garments to the ethics of public nudity (fictional or otherwise), they dive deep into what happens when comedy, discomfort, and vulnerability collide. In this episode:
A filmmaker's lens on comedy, nudity, and vulnerability It's part anatomy of comedy, part anatomy of modesty garments, and all Danny DeVito love. Watch along timestamps:
Subscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes. Credits It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: A Very Sunny Christmas (Season 6, Episode 13) | Director: Matt Shakman | FX Hashtags #AlwaysSunny #DannyDeVito #ItsAlwaysSunny #IntimacyCoordinator #TVBreakdown Connect & Support the Show Subscribe & Review Stay real, Fakers. For entertainment and educational purposes only. All trademarks and copyrights remain with their respective owners. | |||
| Sinners: How to Turn Up the Heat Without Nudity [BONUS] | 31 oct. 2025 | 00:37:50 | |
Two intimacy coordinators break down the sex scenes in Sinners and how the film turns up the heat without any nudity. For our first-ever BONUS EPISODE, Ariel and Morgan sink their teeth into something perfectly suited for spooky season: Ryan Coogler's 2025 gothic horror hit. This one has it all: vampires, sensuality, Southern heat, and double the Michael B. Jordan heat. Ariel and Morgan break down two pivotal intimacy scenes—one tender, one terrifying—and unpack how Sinners turns eroticism into a matter of survival. In this episode:
A filmmaker's lens on vampire eroticism From vampire lore to S-curves to consent through the lens of bloodlust, this episode is equal parts academic, erotic, and absurdly fun. This one's for the horror lovers, the film nerds, and anyone who's ever been Team Edward, Team Jacob, or Team Spike (like Ariel). Watch along timestamps:
Subscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes. Credits Sinners (2025) | Director: Ryan Coogler | Warner Bros. Pictures / Proximity Media Hashtags #SinnersMovie #RyanCoogler #MichaelBJordan #VampireMovie #IntimacyCoordinator Connect & Support the Show Subscribe & Review Stay real, Fakers. For entertainment and educational purposes only. All trademarks and copyrights remain with their respective owners. | |||
| Teeth (2007): She Bites Back | 22 oct. 2025 | 00:31:22 | |
Two intimacy coordinators break down the infamous gynecologist scene from Teeth (2007). The bite heard 'round the world. From questionable medical protocol to perfect camp choreography, Ariel and Morgan break down what works, what really doesn't, and why this movie about vagina dentata still manages to make audiences laugh 17 years later. In this episode:
A filmmaker's lens on horror and intimacy Somehow, amidst the severed fingers and social commentary, there's genuine insight into consent, choreography, and why horror movies might secretly "get" intimacy better than most rom-coms. Watch along timestamps: 56:00 Subscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes. Credits Teeth (2007) | Director: Mitchell Lichtenstein | Pierpoline Films / Roadside Attractions Hashtags #TeethMovie #behindthescenes #HorrorComedy #IntimacyCoordinator #FilmBreakdown Connect & Support the Show Subscribe & Review Stay real, Fakers. For entertainment and educational purposes only. All trademarks and copyrights remain with their respective owners. | |||
| Lie with Me: Is This Sex Scene Too Real to Be Fake? | 08 oct. 2025 | 00:39:43 | |
Two intimacy coordinators break down the sex scenes in Lie with Me (2005) and ask whether they're too real to be fake. Do actors ever actually have sex on camera? Ariel and Morgan tackle the blurred line between mainstream filmmaking and pornography. Get ready for one of intimacy coordinator's most asked and most controversial questions: Do actors ever actually have sex on camera? In this episode, Ariel and Morgan diving deep into the blurred lines between filmmaking and pornography. Ariel surprises Morgan with a deep dive into the notoriously heated and hard-to-find 2005 film, Lie with Me. They break down the difference between soft-core, hardcore, and simulated sex scenes. And they ask: does it have to be real to feel real? Can simulated sex be more artistic—or even more erotic—than the real thing? In this episode:
A filmmaker's lens on the blurred lines of on-screen sex This is a must-listen for anyone curious about the raw, unvarnished mechanics of on-screen intimacy. Spoiler alert: the answers are far from black and white. Subscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes. Credits Lie with Me (2005) | Director: Clement Virgo | Conquering Lion Pictures / ThinkFilm Hashtags #LieWithMe #SimulatedSex #behindthescenes #IntimacyCoordinator #FilmBreakdown Connect & Support the Show Subscribe & Review Stay real, Fakers. For entertainment and educational purposes only. All trademarks and copyrights remain with their respective owners. | |||
| The Room: Breaking Down the Infamous Sex Scene | 24 sept. 2025 | 00:35:48 | |
Two intimacy coordinators break down the infamous, unintentionally hilarious sex scene from The Room. Because sometimes a bad sex scene is the best way to understand what makes a good one work. Ariel and Morgan, two professional intimacy coordinators, pull back the curtain on how intimacy is really made for film and TV. In Faking It's first episode, they kick things off with wild on-set stories (yes, one involves a horse — don't worry, it's fake), break down what it really means to choreograph intimacy, and tackle the infamous simulated sex scene from the cult classic, The Room. Ariel and Morgan give Tommy Wiseau's awkward sequence a beat-by-beat analysis, rate it on their Spice Scale, and explain what could have made it work. Get the inside scoop on why intimacy coordinators are a crucial and often misunderstood part of the film industry. In this episode:
A film insider's lens on cult classic chaos Love cult films, bad movies, or a hilarious insider's look at Hollywood? You're in the right place. Subscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes. Credits The Room (2003) | Director: Tommy Wiseau | Wiseau Films Hashtags #TheRoom #TommyWiseau #CultClassic #IntimacyCoordinator #FilmBreakdown Connect & Support the Show Subscribe & Review Stay real, Fakers. For entertainment and educational purposes only. All trademarks and copyrights remain with their respective owners. | |||
| Faking It with Ariel and Morgan [TRAILER] | 16 sept. 2025 | 00:01:45 | |
Two intimacy coordinators reveal what actually happens during sex scenes. No Hollywood magic. Just the real (and ridiculous) behind-the-scenes truth. Full description: Maggie Gyllenhaal and a worm. Jane Fonda and a sex machine. Spike and an invisible Buffy. We're Ariel and Morgan. We choreograph intimacy for film and TV. And we're spilling everything. On Faking It, we break down: • The hottest no-contact scene in cinema history (Secretary) Plus: fake cunnilingus techniques, on-set wedgie duty, and the real reason actors wear yoga mats during spicy scenes. New episodes every week. Subscribe now so you don't miss the next breakdown. Connect & Support the Show Subscribe & Review Stay real, Fakers. For entertainment and educational purposes only. All trademarks and copyrights remain with their respective owners. | |||