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by Ariel Leigh Cohen & Morgan Smith
Faking It with Ariel and Morgan is the podcast that strips down the mystery of Hollywood’s most private moments, and makes you laugh while doing it. Hosted by Intimacy Coordinators Ariel Leigh Cohen and Morgan Smith, each episode dives into the world of film sets, sex scenes, and all the awkward, hilarious, and surprisingly tender stories that come with them.From behind-the-scenes Hollywood secrets to spicy movie moments, we’re here to answer the questions you didn’t even know you had: How do actors fake it? What really happens under the covers on set? And what the actors are really wearing?Expect a mix of comedy, storytelling, and real talk about intimacy, relationships, filmmaking, and the art of pretending. If you’re into funny film podcasts, behind-the-scenes stories, acting tips, NSFW comedy, and Hollywood chaos, you’ve just found your new obsession.Subscribe now and stay real, Fakers.
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- Today40 min
Off Campus: The Greenest Green Flag in TV?
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 th...
- 2 weeks ago41 min
Inside "Obsession" with the Intimacy & Stunt Coordinator Jen Albert | The Horror of Non-Consent
Jen Albert, the intimacy coordinator and stunt coordinator behind Obsession, joins us to break down one of the year's most disturbing horror films. Two intimacy coordinators discuss. This week, we're joined by SAG-AFTRA Certified Intimacy Coordinator and award-winning fight choreographer Jen Albert to discuss the film's unforgettable scenes of intimacy, violence, and non-consent. Together, we explore how Obsession evolved from script to screen, where the line between stunt coordination and in...
- 4 weeks ago52 min
“Pose” Co-Creator Steven Canals | Directing Intimacy and Queer Love
Steven Canals, co-creator of Pose, breaks down the historic Pray Tell and Ricky love scene from Season 2, Episode 8, "Revelations." Two intimacy coordinators discuss. This Pride Month, we're joined by Emmy-nominated and Peabody Award-winning creator and showrunner Steven Canals to break down one of the most intimate scenes from POSE. Together, we discuss how the scene evolved from script to screen, the challenges of directing intimacy before the role of intimacy coordinator was fully establis...
- Jun 24, 202624 min
BONUS EPISODE: How "Sens8" Stuck the Landing | Giving the Fans What They Want
This week, we have a BONUS EPISODE! Ariel and Morgan dive into the legendary cluster orgy from the Sens8 finale special and unpack 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, we break down how the Wachowskis and J. Michael Straczynski created a sequence that feels emotional, sensual, and deeply connected rather than purely explicit. We ...
- Jun 17, 202638 min
The "Sens8" Psychic Orgy | How The Cluster Sex Scenes Got Made
This episode we're breaking down one of the most ambitious intimacy scenes ever put on television. Ariel and Morgan are diving into Sens8, the Wachowskis' globe-spanning Sci-Fi drama that somehow turns a psychic orgy into one of the most sensual scenes we've ever covered. From gym workouts and hot tubs to morning cuddles and group intimacy across continents, we're unpacking what makes this sequence so memorable and why it still feels unlike anything else on TV. We get into it all: The surpris...
- Jun 3, 202634 min
The Incest Factor | A Deep Exploration of “Dicks: the Musical”
It's time to get campy at this sleepover… Let’s talk about Dicks: The Musical! This episode is camp, this episode is queer, this episode is everything. Ariel and Morgan dive into one of the most unhinged, over the top queer sex scenes they’ve ever covered. From aggressively awkward “straight” sex to a full-blown, opera-scored, wall-breaking twin hookup, this film commits to the bit and never lets go. They get into it all: Why making the sex look less realistic, in the right context, can...
- May 20, 202643 min
A Sub is Born! | What "Secretary" Get's Right About BDSM
It all begins with a worm... stay with us. Ariel and Morgan dive into one of the most iconic, campy, and controversial BDSM films of the early 2000s. From awkward, deeply unsexy vanilla sex to one of the most unexpectedly erotic “no contact” scenes we’ve ever seen, this episode breaks down why Secretary works, where it doesn’t, and why people are still arguing about it. They get into it all: The Peter problem: when she’s asking for domination and he’s giving… absolutely nothing&nb...
- May 6, 202639 min
No Lube, No Warning | Spilling the Beans on the Intimacy of “Brokeback Mountain”
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: The reality of prep, lubrication, and pacing (and what’s ...
About Faking It with Ariel and Morgan
Faking It with Ariel and Morgan is the podcast that strips down the mystery of Hollywood’s most private moments, and makes you laugh while doing it. Hosted by Intimacy Coordinators Ariel Leigh Cohen and Morgan Smith, each episode dives into the world of film sets, sex scenes, and all the awkward, hilarious, and surprisingly tender stories that come with them.From behind-the-scenes Hollywood secrets to spicy movie moments, we’re here to answer the questions you didn’t even know you had: How do actors fake it? What really happens under the covers on set? And what the actors are really wearing?Expect a mix of comedy, storytelling, and real talk about intimacy, relationships, filmmaking, and the art of pretending. If you’re into funny film podcasts, behind-the-scenes stories, acting tips, NSFW comedy, and Hollywood chaos, you’ve just found your new obsession.Subscribe now and stay real, Fakers.
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