Explore every episode of the podcast Faking It with Ariel and Morgan
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| Back Arches & Check-Ins | Why “Heated Rivalry” Gets Queer Sex Right | 19 Dec 2025 | 00:31:38 | |
We heard you. LOUDLY. In this very special holiday 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. They get into it all:
This episode celebrates queer sex that’s messy, hot, funny, imperfect, and deeply human, and why representation like this actually matters. It’s all the spice, none of the filler, and a perfect way to close out the year before we return January 7th. Give a Little Queer Holiday Love Please consider supporting organizations that protect and uplift LGBTQ youth. A few of our favorites: ----------------------------------------- Credits — Heated Rivalry Creator / Director / Writer: Jacob Tierney © 2024 Bell Media / Crave. All rights reserved. Based on the novels: Rachel Reid (Heated Rivalry (2009), 🔗 Connect & Support the Show 👀 Watch the Video Version: See our reactions! The video podcast is available on Spotify and YouTube. 🎧 Subscribe for Free: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. 💬 Review Us: Love the show? Give us 5 stars! It helps other listeners find us. Stay real, Fakers! Legal Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own. This episode is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Nothing here is intended to defame, slander, or infringe upon any individual or entity. All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners. | |||
| A Christmas Orgy | Voyeurism and Choreography in “Eyes Wide Shut” | 17 Dec 2025 | 00:38:29 | |
It’s our second holiday episode, which means it’s time for a true Christmas classic: Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut (1999), a film that somehow contains one of the most infamous orgy scenes in cinema history. In this episode, Ariel and Morgan unpack the cultural mythology surrounding the masked ritual scene and explain what the film is really doing beneath the cloaks, candles, and choreography. Spoiler: it’s not about pleasure, it’s about power, performance, and male insecurity. They break down:
This episode reframes the orgy not as transgression, but as a deeply controlled performance: one that exposes how sex, status, and masculinity are staged, surveilled, and policed. Equal parts film history, intimacy analysis, and holiday chaos, this one pairs best with a glass of wine, a Venetian mask, and a healthy distrust of men in cloaks. Give a Little Queer Holiday Love If you’re feeling the spirit, consider supporting organizations that protect and uplift trans and LGBTQ youth. A few of our favorites: Even a small donation helps keep queer kids safe, supported, and celebrated, and that’s the kind of holiday magic we believe in. ----------------------------------------- Credits — Eyes Wide Shut (1999) Director: Stanley Kubrick ----------------------------------------- 🔗 Connect & Support the Show 👀 Watch the Video Version: See our reactions! The video podcast is available on Spotify and YouTube. 🎧 Subscribe for Free: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. 💬 Review Us: Love the show? Give us 5 stars! It helps other listeners find us. Stay real, Fakers! Legal Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own. This episode is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Nothing here is intended to defame, slander, or infringe upon any individual or entity. All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners. | |||
| Trailer | Faking It with Ariel and Morgan | 16 Sep 2025 | 00:01:45 | |
Welcome to Faking It, the podcast where two professional intimacy coordinators pull back the curtain on how intimacy is really made for film and TV. This show blends behind-the-scenes secrets with laugh-out-loud commentary. Think: spicy movie moments, absurd Hollywood stories, and real talk about love, sex, and the art of pretending. If you’ve ever wondered how actors “make it look real” (without actually doing it), or just want to cackle through tales of fake sweat, fake kisses, and fake bedsheets, you’re in the right place. Expect humor, hot takes, and the perfect mix of NSFW and LOL. 🔗 Connect & Support the Show 👀 Watch the Video Version: See our reactions! The video podcast is available on Spotify and YouTube. 🎧 Subscribe for Free: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. 💬 Review Us: Love the show? Give us 5 stars! It helps other listeners find us. Stay real, Fakers! Legal Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own. This episode is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Nothing here is intended to defame, slander, or infringe upon any individual or entity. All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners. | |||
| The Sapphic Starter Pack | Amanda Holland Unpacks the "Carol" Motel Scene | 03 Dec 2025 | 00:38:37 | |
For our holiday special, we’re entering The Sapphic Canon. From tension you could pour over pancakes to the robe pull that changed lesbian 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. ----------------------------------------- Director: Todd Haynes ----------------------------------------- 🔗 Connect & Support the Show 👀 Watch the Video Version: See our reactions! The video podcast is available on Spotify and YouTube. 🎧 Subscribe for Free: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. 💬 Review Us: Love the show? Give us 5 stars! It helps other listeners find us. Stay real, Fakers! Legal Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own. This episode is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Nothing here is intended to defame, slander, or infringe upon any individual or entity. All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners. | |||
| Rough Romance | Breaking Down All the Breaking in “Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1” | 26 Nov 2025 | 00:37:59 | |
Marking the end of hoa hoa hoa season, we finally did it. We tackled the honeymoon scene: the headboard-shattering, pillow-exploding, furniture-destroying moment that launched a thousand fanfics and exactly zero realistic intimacy expectations. In this episode, Ariel and Morgan break down why Edward and Bella’s “rough sex” isn’t rough… or even sex-adjacent. From supernatural metaphors to YA-safe choreography, they unpack how a scene expected to portray feral passion somehow ends up looking like a vampire doing light construction work. We get into it all:
It’s part genre analysis, part supernatural thirst discourse, and part home-renovation commentary, a true Faking It classic. ----------------------------------------- Director: Bill Condon ----------------------------------------- 🔗 Connect & Support the Show 👀 Watch the Video Version: See our reactions! The video podcast is available on Spotify and YouTube. 🎧 Subscribe for Free: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. 💬 Review Us: Love the show? Give us 5 stars! It helps other listeners find us. Stay real, Fakers! Legal Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own. This episode is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Nothing here is intended to defame, slander, or infringe upon any individual or entity. All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners. | |||
| For the Love of Muscle | Celebrating Athletic Bodies (and Intimacy) in "Love Lies Bleeding" | 19 Nov 2025 | 00:32:53 | |
This one’s flexing in all the right ways. Ariel and Morgan break down the sweaty, gritty, gloriously unhinged intimacy of Love Lies Bleeding, a film where 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. They get into it all:
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 our listener Brielle for suggesting this one!) ----------------------------------------- Director: Rose Glass ----------------------------------------- 🔗 Connect & Support the Show 👀 Watch the Video Version: See our reactions! The video podcast is available on Spotify and YouTube. 🎧 Subscribe for Free: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. 💬 Review Us: Love the show? Give us 5 stars! It helps other listeners find us. Stay real, Fakers! Legal Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own. This episode is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Nothing here is intended to defame, slander, or infringe upon any individual or entity. All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners. | |||
| Greased Lightning | Breaking Down Danny DeVito’s Couch Scene from "It’s Always Sunny” | 05 Nov 2025 | 00:35:21 | |
This one’s… slippery. Ariel and Morgan break down one of the most chaotic “intimacy” scenes in sitcom history: the moment Danny DeVito crawls out of 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. They unpack it all:
It’s part anatomy of comedy, part anatomy of modesty garments, and somehow… still one of the most body-positive episodes yet. New episodes drop every other Wednesday! ----------------------------------------- 🔗 Connect & Support the Show 👀 Watch the Video Version: See our reactions! The video podcast is available on Spotify and YouTube. 🎧 Subscribe for Free: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. 💬 Review Us: Love the show? Give us 5 stars! It helps other listeners find us. Stay real, Fakers! Legal Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own. This episode is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Nothing here is intended to defame, slander, or infringe upon any individual or entity. All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners. | |||
| Hot Blooded | Why "Sinners" Proves You Don’t Need Nudity to Turn Up the Heat | 31 Oct 2025 | 00:37:50 | |
For our first-ever BONUS EPISODE, we’re sinking our teeth into something perfectly suited for spooky season: Ryan Coogler’s 2025 gothic horror hit, Sinners. This one has it all: vampires, sensuality, Southern heat, and Michael B. Jordan at his steamiest. Ariel and Morgan break down two pivotal intimacy scenes, one tender, one terrifying, and unpack how Sinners turns eroticism into a matter of survival. We get into it all:
From vampire lore to S-curves to consent through the lens of bloodlust, this is an episode that’s 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 and Team Jacob. And Team Spike. Like Ariel is. New episodes drop every other Wednesday! ----------------------------------------- Director: Ryan Coogler ----------------------------------------- 🔗 Connect & Support the Show 👀 Watch the Video Version: See our reactions! The video podcast is available on Spotify and YouTube. 🎧 Subscribe for Free: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. 💬 Review Us: Love the show? Give us 5 stars! It helps other listeners find us. Stay real, Fakers! Legal Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own. This episode is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Nothing here is intended to defame, slander, or infringe upon any individual or entity. All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners. | |||
| She Bites Back | Why "Teeth" Is Horror’s Wildest Sex Movie | 22 Oct 2025 | 00:31:22 | |
The bite heard ’round the world. In this episode, Ariel and Morgan take on one of the most infamous (and crazily campy) scenes in horror-comedy history: the gynecologist sequence from Teeth (2007). From questionable medical protocol to perfect camp choreography, they break down what works, what really doesn’t, and why this movie about vagina dentata still manages to make audiences clench 17 years later. They tackle it all:
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! New episodes drop every other Wednesday! ----------------------------------------- "TEETH" ----------------------------------------- 🔗 Connect & Support the Show 👀 Watch the Video Version: See our reactions! The video podcast is available on Spotify and YouTube. 🎧 Subscribe for Free: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. 💬 Review Us: Love the show? Give us 5 stars! It helps other listeners find us. Stay real, Fakers! Legal Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own. This episode is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Nothing here is intended to defame, slander, or infringe upon any individual or entity. All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners. | |||
| No Lies, Just Bodies | Is This "Lie with Me" Sex Scene Too Real To Be Fake? | 08 Oct 2025 | 00:39:43 | |
Get ready for one of our most asked—and most controversial—questions: Do actors ever actually have sex on camera? In this episode, we're 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, a movie that famously plays with this very question. We break down the difference between softcore, hardcore, and simulated sex scenes, and ask: does it have to be real to feel real? Can simulated sex be more artistic—or even more erotic—than the real thing? We tackle the big questions:
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. New episodes drop every other Wednesday! 🔗 Connect & Support the Show 👀 Watch the Video Version: See our reactions! The video podcast is available on Spotify and YouTube. 🎧 Subscribe for Free: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. 💬 Review Us: Love the show? Give us 5 stars! It helps other listeners find us. Stay real, Fakers! Legal Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own. This episode is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Nothing here is intended to defame, slander, or infringe upon any individual or entity. All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners. | |||
| Room for Error | Breaking Down The Infamous Sex Scene from "The Room" | 24 Sep 2025 | 00:35:48 | |
Ariel & Morgan, two professional intimacy coordinators, pull back the curtain on how intimacy is really made for film and TV. In our very first episode, we 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. We give Tommy Wiseau's awkward sequence a beat-by-beat analysis, rate it on our "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. You’ll hear:
Love cult films, bad movies, or a hilarious insider's look at Hollywood? You’re in the right place. 🔗 Links & More New episodes drop every other Wednesday! Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode. ----------------------------------------- 🔗 Connect & Support the Show 👀 Watch the Video Version: See our reactions! The video podcast is available on Spotify and YouTube. 🎧 Subscribe for Free: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. 💬 Review Us: Love the show? Give us 5 stars! It helps other listeners find us. Stay real, Fakers! Legal Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own. This episode is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Nothing here is intended to defame, slander, or infringe upon any individual or entity. All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners. | |||
| All Props, No Process | Why “Fifty Shades of Grey” Gets BDSM Wrong | 07 Jan 2026 | 00:38:39 | |
We’re kicking off the new year by finally stepping into the Red Room and immediately asking some hard questions. In this episode, Ariel and Morgan break down the infamous first Red Room scene from Fifty Shades of Grey, a film that promised mainstream BDSM and delivered… confusion, questionable choreography, and music doing most of the emotional heavy lifting. New year, new structure. For 2026, they cut straight to the craft: power dynamics, consent, and why the scene ultimately falls flat. They get into it all:
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 mood lighting counts as communication. Want to watch along? Our reaction covers 1:22:10–1:29:34. We cut around the clip, so it won’t sync perfectly, but you’ll absolutely get the point. ----------------------------------------- Credits — Fifty Shades of Grey Director: Sam Taylor-Johnson ----------------------------------------- 🔗 Connect & Support the Show 👀 Watch the Video Version: See our reactions! The video podcast is available on Spotify and YouTube. 🎧 Subscribe for Free: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. 💬 Review Us: Love the show? Give us 5 stars! It helps other listeners find us. Stay real, Fakers! Legal Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own. This episode is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Nothing here is intended to defame, slander, or infringe upon any individual or entity. All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners. | |||
| Church, But Make It Gay | Why "She’s Gotta Have It" Feels Like a Religious Experience | 04 Feb 2026 | 00:32:32 | |
Some shows open quietly. Season 2 of "She’s Gotta Have It" opens with a bang — literally. In this episode, Ariel and Morgan break down the iconic simulated sex montage from Season 2, Episode 1 of She’s Gotta Have It, focusing on how lighting, space, and who’s in control radically reshape how intimacy is experienced and understood onscreen. They get into it all:
They 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. Want to watch along? Our reaction covers 1:22:10–1:29:34 of the TV show episode and 39:27-40:27 of the movie. We cut around the clip, so it won’t sync perfectly, but you’ll absolutely get the point. ----------------------------------------- Credits — She’s Gotta Have It (Season 2, Episode 1: “#IMFEELINGMYFEELINGS”) Credits — She’s Gotta Have It (1986) ----------------------------------------- 🔗 Connect & Support the Show 👀 Watch the Video Version: See our reactions! The video podcast is available on Spotify and YouTube. 🎧 Subscribe for Free: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. 💬 Review Us: Love the show? Give us 5 stars! It helps other listeners find us. Stay real, Fakers! Legal Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own. This episode is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Nothing here is intended to defame, slander, or infringe upon any individual or entity. All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners. | |||
| Is This Allowed? | Why “The Handmaiden” Rewrites Sapphic Sex on Screen | 21 Jan 2026 | 00:33:56 | |
This episode is a love letter to immaculate choreography, devastating eye contact, and sapphic tension that could power a small city. They break down why these scenes work on every level:
They 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. Want to watch along? Our reaction covers 41:47 to 46:56 and 1:39:53 to 1:44:00. We cut around the clip, so it won’t sync perfectly, but you’ll absolutely get the point. ----------------------------------------- Credits — The Handmaiden (2016) ----------------------------------------- 🔗 Connect & Support the Show 👀 Watch the Video Version: See our reactions! The video podcast is available on Spotify and YouTube. 🎧 Subscribe for Free: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. 💬 Review Us: Love the show? Give us 5 stars! It helps other listeners find us. Stay real, Fakers! Legal Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own. This episode is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Nothing here is intended to defame, slander, or infringe upon any individual or entity. All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners. | |||
| Three ICs Walk Into a Podcast | Chala Hunter Talks "Heated Rivalry", Queer Joy & The Craft of Intimacy | 11 Feb 2026 | 00:40:42 | |
This one’s a BIG ONE. Ariel and Morgan sit down with intimacy coordinator Chala Hunter, the creative force behind the intimacy work in Heated Rivalry, for a deep dive into how some of the most talked-about scenes on TV actually get made. From the early days of learning the job during the #MeToo shift to stepping onto a set packed with hockey vibes, choreography, and high emotional stakes, Chala pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to build intimacy that feels grounded, safe, and electric. They get into it all:
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. Want to watch along? Our reaction covers Episode 4: Rose (Time Code: 21:07 - 24:29), Episode 6: The Cottage (Time Codes: 20:15 - 22:37 & 32:34-33:27). We cut around the clips, so it won’t sync perfectly, but you’ll absolutely get the point. ----------------------------------------- CREDITS — Heated Rivalry ----------------------------------------- 🔗 Connect & Support the Show 👀 Watch the Video Version: See our reactions! The video podcast is available on Spotify and YouTube. 🎧 Subscribe for Free: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. 💬 Review Us: Love the show? Give us 5 stars! It helps other listeners find us. Stay real, Fakers! Legal Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own. This episode is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Nothing here is intended to defame, slander, or infringe upon any individual or entity. All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners. | |||
| Thrown in the Deep End | Brooke M. Haney Dives Into "Booksmart" | 11 Mar 2026 | 00:41:03 | |
This one’s about awkward first times — featuring skinny jeans, bad geometry, and absolutely zero game. Ariel and Morgan sit down with intimacy coordinator and author Brooke M. Haney to break down the chaotic, vulnerable, and surprisingly tender hookup scenes from Booksmart: a film that proves intimacy on screen doesn’t have to be polished to be powerful. They get into it all: • Why awkward intimacy can still be choreographed and is not an excuse to skip process It’s thoughtful, nerdy, hilarious, including shop talk from kit items and choreography language to the very real production challenges of filming intimacy on beaches, in pools, and under rapidly disappearing sunlight. Buy Brooke's book "A History of Intimacy Professionals in Entertainment" Here! Buy Brooke's book "The Intimacy Coordinator's Guidebook" Here! Want to watch along? Our reaction covers the pool sequence (~1:04:00) and the bathroom hookup scene (Time Code: 1:14:42–1:18:00). We cut around the clips, so it won’t sync perfectly, but you’ll absolutely get the point. ----------------------------------------- CREDITS — Booksmart (2019) Director: Olivia Wilde ------------------------------ 🔗 Connect & Support the Show 👀 Watch the Video Version: See our reactions! The video podcast is available on Spotify and YouTube. 🎧 Subscribe for Free: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. 💬 Review Us: Love the show? Give us 5 stars! It helps other listeners find us. Stay real, Fakers! Legal Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own. This episode is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Nothing here is intended to defame, slander, or infringe upon any individual or entity. All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners. | |||
| From Nightmare to Nirvana | "Insecure" Sex Scenes Have The Range | 25 Feb 2026 | 00:36:28 | |
This week we’re diving into Insecure — and honestly? The range. Morgan introduces Ariel (who has never seen the show 👀) to two wildly different intimacy moments from Season 4: one chaotic, jealousy-fueled nightmare fantasy and one slow-burn reunion that might be one of the most emotionally satisfying TV hookups ever. We break down:
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. Listen to the episode of the Indie Film Podcast where we were interviewed behind the scenes HERE. Want to watch along? Our reaction covers Episode 4: Lowkey Feelin' Myself (Time Code: 11:53), Episode 8: Lowkey Happy (Time Code: 25:17). We cut around the clips, so it won’t sync perfectly, but you’ll absolutely get the point. ----------------------------------------- CREDITS — Insecure (Season 4) Creators: Issa Rae; Larry Wilmore/ Showrunner: Prentice Penny ----------------------------------------- 🔗 Connect & Support the Show 👀 Watch the Video Version: See our reactions! The video podcast is available on Spotify and YouTube. 🎧 Subscribe for Free: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. 💬 Review Us: Love the show? Give us 5 stars! It helps other listeners find us. Stay real, Fakers! Legal Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own. This episode is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Nothing here is intended to defame, slander, or infringe upon any individual or entity. All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners. | |||
| Orgasm Against The Machine | Sci-Fi, Stripteases, and Sex in “Barbarella” | 25 Mar 2026 | 00:37:58 | |
Get ready for one of the most bizarre and brazen films of a generation. In this episode, Ariel and Morgan travel back to 1968’s sci-fi cult classic Barbarella — a movie where Jane Fonda strips out of a spacesuit in zero gravity and later defeats a villain using… an orgasm machine. Yes. Really. The hosts break down how the film uses erotic spectacle, camp, and absurdity to create scenes that are both wildly objectifying and oddly revolutionary for their time. They get into it all:
It’s campy. It’s chaotic. And somehow still iconic. Want to watch along? Our reaction covers the opening striptease (0:00:00) and the excessive machine scene (Time Code: ~1:15:00). We cut around the clips, so it won’t sync perfectly, but you’ll absolutely get the point. ----------------------------------------- CREDITS — Barbarella ----------------------------------------- 🔗 Connect & Support the Show 👀 Watch the Video Version: See our reactions! The video podcast is available on Spotify and YouTube. 🎧 Subscribe for Free: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. 💬 Review Us: Love the show? Give us 5 stars! It helps other listeners find us. Stay real, Fakers! Legal Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own. This episode is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Nothing here is intended to defame, slander, or infringe upon any individual or entity. All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners. | |||
| Hardcore Vanilla | The Unhinged Sex Scenes of "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" Explained | 08 Apr 2026 | 00:44:11 | |
👉 BIG OLD SPOILERS AHEAD! YOU'VE BEEN WARNED! The Buffy reboot/reimagining isn't happening for now. We are devastated. So naturally, we need to talk about Buffy and Spike in season 6. Ariel and Morgan are finally diving into Buffy the Vampire Slayer 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 the hell is happening on that balcony… they have thoughts. They get into it all:
Plus: pants continuity crimes, mystery penetration logistics, and a full breakdown of our personal histories with Spuffy. Want to watch along? Our reaction covers "Smashed” (House scene): ~00:39:39, “Gone” (Invisibility scene): ~00:28:08, and “Dead Things” (Balcony scene): ~00:20:25 We cut around the clips, so it won’t sync perfectly, but you’ll absolutely get the point. ----------------------------------------- CREDITS — BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER “Smashed” (Season 6, Episode 9) “Gone” (Season 6, Episode 11) “Dead Things” (Season 6, Episode 13) Actors (featured in discussed scenes): Sarah Michelle Gellar; James Marsters; Nicholas Brendon; Emma Caulfield; Alyson Hannigan ----------------------------------------- 🔗 Connect & Support the Show 👀 Watch the Video Version: See our reactions! The video podcast is available on Spotify and YouTube. 🎧 Subscribe for Free: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. 💬 Review Us: Love the show? Give us 5 stars! It helps other listeners find us. Stay real, Fakers! Legal Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own. This episode is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Nothing here is intended to defame, slander, or infringe upon any individual or entity. All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners. | |||
| Her Throbbing Labia | Hormones Gone Rogue in "PEN15" | 22 Apr 2026 | 00:39:51 | |
This one is so real it hurts. Ariel and Morgan dive into PEN15 (Season 1, Episode 3: “Ojichan”). 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. They get into it all:
It’s cringey. It’s deeply familiar. And it turns one of the most private human experiences into comedy gold. Want to watch along? Our reaction covers Maya's first discovery (00:00:41), the Closet/Walkman scene (00:09:22), and the Classroom montage (00:04:14) We cut around the clips, so it won’t sync perfectly, but you’ll absolutely get the point. 👉 Before you say anything - yes, Ariel mispronounced Maya Erskine’s last name. We know. We’re sorry. We love her. ----------------------------------------- CREDITS — PEN15 (S1E3 “Ojichan”) ----------------------------------------- 🔗 Connect & Support the Show 👀 Watch the Video Version: See our reactions! The video podcast is available on Spotify and YouTube. 🎧 Subscribe for Free: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. 💬 Review Us: Love the show? Give us 5 stars! It helps other listeners find us. Stay real, Fakers! Legal Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own. This episode is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Nothing here is intended to defame, slander, or infringe upon any individual or entity. All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners. | |||
| No Lube, No Warning | Spilling the Beans on the Intimacy of “Brokeback Mountain” | 06 May 2026 | 00:39:52 | |
This episode is sponsored by: taking your time. Ariel and Morgan are diving into Brokeback Mountain: the film that changed queer representation forever… and also left us with a lot of questions about how these scenes actually function. From the infamous first tent scene to the long-awaited reunion, we’re breaking down what’s working, what’s not, and why these moments feel so tense without ever fully landing. They get into it all:
Plus: beans, spit logistics, near broken noses, and a very real conversation about how these scenes would be approached differently today with an intimacy coordinator. We also zoom out to talk about the film’s massive cultural impact, the historical context it exists in, and why representation matters, even when the intimacy itself needs room for growth. Justice for lube. That’s all we’re saying. Want to watch along? Our reaction covers the Tent scene: 00:27:30, the Rasslin' scene: 00:32:51, and the Reunion scene: 01:03:07. We cut around the clips, so it won’t sync perfectly, but you’ll absolutely get the point. ----------------------------------------- CREDITS — BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN ----------------------------------------- 🔗 Connect & Support the Show 👀 Watch the Video Version: See our reactions! The video podcast is available on Spotify and YouTube. 🎧 Subscribe for Free: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. 💬 Review Us: Love the show? Give us 5 stars! It helps other listeners find us. Stay real, Fakers! Legal Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own. This episode is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Nothing here is intended to defame, slander, or infringe upon any individual or entity. All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners. | |||