No Lube, No Warning | Spilling the Beans on the Intimacy of “Brokeback Mountain”

The Incest Factor | A Deep Exploration of “Dicks: the Musical”

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 [https://www.patreon.com/fakingitthepod] Connect & Support the Show Watch the Video Version on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2pacQuQYIX8Zk35PojvdFy?si=4010eaafe8bd401d] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFak0FO-13L0CDNeuxORA3exZ6C_zDB6W]. Suggest a Scene & Get Bonus Content: Join our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/cw/fakingitthepod] to request scenes for us to break down and access exclusive bonus episodes. Follow Us: Get behind-the-scenes content and updates on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fakingitthepod/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@fakingitthepod]@FakingItThePod Visit Our Website: FakingItThePod.com [https://www.fakingitthepod.com/] Theme Song: "Faking It" by Mike Goetz [https://www.instagram.com/thefuzzthatwuzz/] Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Love the show? Leave a 5-star rating. It helps other listeners find us. Stay real, Fakers. Credits Episode credits listed above. All rights reserved. Legal Disclaimer 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.

A Sub is Born! | What "Secretary" Get's Right About BDSM

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 Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/fakingitthepod] Connect & Support the Show Watch the Video Version on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2pacQuQYIX8Zk35PojvdFy?si=4010eaafe8bd401d] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFak0FO-13L0CDNeuxORA3exZ6C_zDB6W]. Suggest a Scene & Get Bonus Content: Join our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/cw/fakingitthepod] to request scenes for us to break down and access exclusive bonus episodes. Follow Us: Get behind-the-scenes content and updates on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fakingitthepod/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@fakingitthepod]@FakingItThePod Visit Our Website: FakingItThePod.com [https://www.fakingitthepod.com/] Theme Song: "Faking It" by Mike Goetz [https://www.instagram.com/thefuzzthatwuzz/] Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Love the show? Leave a 5-star rating. It helps other listeners find us. Stay real, Fakers. Credits Episode credits listed above. All rights reserved. Legal Disclaimer 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.

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 missing here)  * How tension overtakes intimacy and why that leaves the scenes feeling incomplete  * The difference between awkwardness that serves the story vs. awkwardness that comes from unclear choreography * How the intimacy goes from zero to 100… and tends to stay there forever 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 Director: Ang Lee Writers: Larry McMurtry; Diana Ossana Source Material: Based on the short story by Annie Proulx Producers: Diana Ossana; James Schamus Actors (featured in discussed scenes): Heath Ledger; Jake Gyllenhaal; Michelle Williams; Randy Quaid © 2005 Focus Features / River Road Entertainment / Good Machine. All rights reserved. ----------------------------------------- Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/fakingitthepod] Connect & Support the Show Watch the Video Version on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2pacQuQYIX8Zk35PojvdFy?si=4010eaafe8bd401d] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFak0FO-13L0CDNeuxORA3exZ6C_zDB6W]. Suggest a Scene & Get Bonus Content: Join our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/cw/fakingitthepod] to request scenes for us to break down and access exclusive bonus episodes. Follow Us: Get behind-the-scenes content and updates on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fakingitthepod/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@fakingitthepod]@FakingItThePod Visit Our Website: FakingItThePod.com [https://www.fakingitthepod.com/] Theme Song: "Faking It" by Mike Goetz [https://www.instagram.com/thefuzzthatwuzz/] Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Love the show? Leave a 5-star rating. It helps other listeners find us. Stay real, Fakers. Credits Episode credits listed above. All rights reserved. Legal Disclaimer 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.

Her Throbbing Labia | Hormones Gone Rogue in "PEN15"

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: *  The painfully accurate portrayal of first arousal: awkward, obsessive, and completely all-consuming  *  Why casting adult actors as teens might allow the show to explore this safely without crossing ethical lines *  The way PEN15 captures the feeling of “I must be the only one experiencing this”  *  How shame, secrecy, and silence around sex education shape those early experiences  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”) Creators: Maya Erskine; Anna Konkle; Sam Zvibleman Director: Daniel Gray Longino Writers: Maya Erskine; Anna Konkle; Sam Zvibleman Producers: Maya Erskine; Anna Konkle; Sam Zvibleman Actors (featured in discussed scenes): Maya Erskine; Anna Konkle © 2019 Hulu / Lonely Island Classics, Odenkirk Provissiero Entertainment, AwesomenessTV. All rights reserved. ----------------------------------------- Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/fakingitthepod] Connect & Support the Show Watch the Video Version on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2pacQuQYIX8Zk35PojvdFy?si=4010eaafe8bd401d] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFak0FO-13L0CDNeuxORA3exZ6C_zDB6W]. Suggest a Scene & Get Bonus Content: Join our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/cw/fakingitthepod] to request scenes for us to break down and access exclusive bonus episodes. Follow Us: Get behind-the-scenes content and updates on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fakingitthepod/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@fakingitthepod]@FakingItThePod Visit Our Website: FakingItThePod.com [https://www.fakingitthepod.com/] Theme Song: "Faking It" by Mike Goetz [https://www.instagram.com/thefuzzthatwuzz/] Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Love the show? Leave a 5-star rating. It helps other listeners find us. Stay real, Fakers. Credits Episode credits listed above. All rights reserved. Legal Disclaimer 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.

Hardcore Vanilla | The Unhinged Sex Scenes of "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" Explained

👉 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: *  The iconic Buffy/Spike “Smashed” scene: why it’s so hot and makes zero logistical sense  *  How the show tries to portray Buffy’s rock bottom through sex (and where it succeeds vs. fails)  *  The invisibility scene as a surprisingly perfect example of how simulated sex actually works on set *  Why the show keeps saying Buffy and Spike are kinky… while showing the most vanilla execution imaginable  *  The difference between toxic intimacy vs. BDSM, and why those are not the same thing  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 Creators: Joss Whedon “Smashed” (Season 6, Episode 9) Director: Turi Meyer Writers: Drew Z. Greenberg; Rebecca Rand Kirshner; Steven S. DeKnight “Gone” (Season 6, Episode 11) Director: David Fury Writers: David Fury; Rebecca Rand Kirshner; Steven S. DeKnight “Dead Things” (Season 6, Episode 13) Director: James A. Contner Writers: Steven S. DeKnight; Rebecca Rand Kirshner; Drew Z. Greenberg Actors (featured in discussed scenes): Sarah Michelle Gellar; James Marsters; Nicholas Brendon; Emma Caulfield; Alyson Hannigan © 1997–2003 Mutant Enemy, Inc. / 20th Century Fox Television. All rights reserved. ----------------------------------------- Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/fakingitthepod] Connect & Support the Show Watch the Video Version on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2pacQuQYIX8Zk35PojvdFy?si=4010eaafe8bd401d] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFak0FO-13L0CDNeuxORA3exZ6C_zDB6W]. Suggest a Scene & Get Bonus Content: Join our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/cw/fakingitthepod] to request scenes for us to break down and access exclusive bonus episodes. Follow Us: Get behind-the-scenes content and updates on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fakingitthepod/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@fakingitthepod]@FakingItThePod Visit Our Website: FakingItThePod.com [https://www.fakingitthepod.com/] Theme Song: "Faking It" by Mike Goetz [https://www.instagram.com/thefuzzthatwuzz/] Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Love the show? Leave a 5-star rating. It helps other listeners find us. Stay real, Fakers. Credits Episode credits listed above. All rights reserved. Legal Disclaimer 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.