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

43 min · 20. maj 2026
episode A Sub is Born! | What "Secretary" Get's Right About BDSM cover

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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: See our reactions! The video podcast is available 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 Bonuses: Join our Patreon to request movies for us to break down and access exclusive bonus episodes HERE! [https://www.patreon.com/cw/fakingitthepod] 📱 Follow Us for Chaos: Get behind-the-scenes content and updates on Instagram @FakingItThePod [https://www.instagram.com/fakingitthepod/] 🌐 Visit Our Website: Find all our links and more at FakingItThePod.com [https://www.fakingitthepod.com/] 🎶Theme Song is Faking It by Mike Goetz [https://www.instagram.com/thefuzzthatwuzz/] 🎧 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.

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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: See our reactions! The video podcast is available 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 Bonuses: Join our Patreon to request movies for us to break down and access exclusive bonus episodes HERE! [https://www.patreon.com/cw/fakingitthepod] 📱 Follow Us for Chaos: Get behind-the-scenes content and updates on Instagram @FakingItThePod [https://www.instagram.com/fakingitthepod/] 🌐 Visit Our Website: Find all our links and more at FakingItThePod.com [https://www.fakingitthepod.com/] 🎶Theme Song is Faking It by Mike Goetz [https://www.instagram.com/thefuzzthatwuzz/] 🎧 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.

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

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: See our reactions! The video podcast is available 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 Bonuses: Join our Patreon to request movies for us to break down and access exclusive bonus episodes HERE! [https://www.patreon.com/cw/fakingitthepod] 📱 Follow Us for Chaos: Get behind-the-scenes content and updates on Instagram @FakingItThePod [https://www.instagram.com/fakingitthepod/] 🌐 Visit Our Website: Find all our links and more at FakingItThePod.com [https://www.fakingitthepod.com/] 🎶Theme Song is Faking It by Mike Goetz [https://www.instagram.com/thefuzzthatwuzz/] 🎧 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.

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