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Faking It with Ariel and Morgan

Faking It with Ariel and Morgan

By: Ariel Leigh Cohen & Morgan Smith
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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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  • The "Sens8" Psychic Orgy | How The Cluster Sex Scenes Got Made
    Jun 17 2026

    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 surprisingly complicated consent questions that come with sharing other people's experiences
    • The challenge of choreographing a massive multi-location orgy without rehearsal
    • The actor's experiences during the filming process
    • The editing and cinematography choices that make all of it feel seamless and stunning

    Plus: German bathhouses, terrible bench press form, psychic horny emergencies, Britney Spears music video comparisons, and an extended discussion about what happens if someone in your cluster decides to have sex during your grandmother's funeral.

    Want to watch along?

    Our reaction covers the Orgy Scene in Season 1 Episode 6 (Demons): 32:08-39:32.
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    CREDITS — SENS8 (S1E6 "Demons")
    Creators: Lana Wachowski; Lilly Wachowski; J. Michael StraczynskiDirectors: Lana Wachowski; Lilly WachowskiWriters: Lana Wachowski; Lilly Wachowski; J. Michael StraczynskiProducers: Grant Hill; J. Michael Straczynski; Lana Wachowski; Lilly Wachowski
    Actors (featured in discussed scenes): Jamie Clayton; Freema Agyeman; Miguel Ángel Silvestre; Alfonso Herrera; Brian J. Smith; Max Riemelt; Tina Desai; Doona Bae; Tuppence Middleton
    © 2015 Netflix / Studio JMS / Anarchos Productions / Georgeville Television. All rights reserved.

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    Theme Song: "Faking It" by Mike Goetz

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    39 mins
  • The Incest Factor | A Deep Exploration of “Dicks: the Musical”
    Jun 3 2026

    Dicks: The Musical has a twin incest sex scene scored like an opera. Yes, really. Two intimacy coordinators break down the most unhinged A24 movie you haven't seen.

    Full description:

    Megan Thee Stallion. Nathan Lane. Puppet penises. And a sex scene between twins that somehow becomes a camp masterpiece.

    Dicks: The Musical is absurd, offensive, and genuinely hilarious. Ariel and Morgan react to the scenes everyone is too afraid to describe.

    In this episode:

    • The twin hookup scene (yes, it's opera-scored)
    • Why unrealistic sex can be funnier than realistic sex
    • Walking 69s and spit takes
    • How men fake it on screen
    • Puppet intimacy in theater

    This episode is for you if:
    • You love A24's weirdest movies
    • You want to hear intimacy coordinators lose their minds
    • You need queer comedy that isn't serious for once

    Watch along timestamps:
    • Opening scene: 0:50
    • Sleepover scene: 1:10:00

    Subscribe for weekly breakdowns of film and TV's wildest intimate scenes.

    Credits

    Dicks: The Musical (2023) | Director: Larry Charles | A24

    Support the show

    Connect & Support the Show

    Watch the Video Version on Spotify and YouTube.
    Suggest a Scene & Get Bonus Content: Join our Patreon to request scenes for us to break down and access exclusive bonus episodes.
    Follow Us: Get behind-the-scenes content and updates on Instagram and TikTok @FakingItThePod
    Visit Our Website: FakingItThePod.com
    Theme Song: "Faking It" by Mike Goetz

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    Love the show? Leave a 5-star rating. It helps other listeners find us.

    Stay real, Fakers.

    Credits

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    The views expressed are our own. For entertainment and educational purposes only. Not intended to defame or infringe. All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners.

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    34 mins
  • A Sub is Born! | What "Secretary" Get's Right About BDSM
    May 20 2026

    Secretary (2002) has the sexiest no-contact scene in film history. Two intimacy coordinators break down the BDSM cult classic that still sparks debate.

    Full description:

    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 Peter problem: she's asking for domination. He's giving nothing.
    • Why "no safeword, no conversation" is doing a LOT of heavy lifting
    • Kink as emotional connection vs. kink as self-harm replacement
    • Breath work that deserves awards and hand spasms that steal the show

    The verdict: No notes. (Okay... some notes.)

    Watch along timestamps:
    • Peter scene: 1:08:00
    • Worm scene: 1:10:00
    • Aftercare/gardening scene: 1:41:00

    This video is for you if:
    • You love cult classics from the early 2000s
    • You want to understand why Secretary is still discussed
    • You're curious about BDSM representation on film
    • You're a fan of Maggie Gyllenhaal or James Spader

    Subscribe for 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

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    👀 Watch the Video Version: See our reactions! The video podcast is available on Spotify and YouTube.
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    🌐 Visit Our Website: Find all our links and more at FakingItThePod.com
    🎶Theme Song is Faking It by Mike Goetz

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    43 mins
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