Ariel Leigh Cohen & Morgan Smith

Faking It with Ariel and Morgan

No. of episodes

27

Latest episode

2026-07-15

Where can you listen?

Two intimacy coordinators reveal what actually happens behind the scenes of film and TV's most iconic intimate moments.

Full description:

We're Ariel and Morgan, two professional intimacy coordinators who choreograph sex scenes for film and TV. We pull back the curtain on how intimacy is really made—from the awkward logistics to the craft that makes it look effortless.

On Faking It, we break down:

Heated Rivalry: the back arch, the bed share, and why good gay sex wins over hockeyThe hottest no-contact scene in cinema history (Secretary)Why Brokeback Mountain's tent scene needed more lubeThe invisible Buffy sex scene that required flawless pantomimeBarbarella's orgasm machinePEN15's honest depiction of teenage arousal

What you'll get:
Behind-the-scenes secrets, absurd Hollywood stories, real talk about love and sex, and a front-row seat to the art of pretending.

New episodes every week. Subscribe now so you don't miss the next breakdown.

Where to listen
Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | All podcast platforms

Follow us
Instagram & TikTok: @FakingItThePod
Patreon: bonus episodes and scene requests
Website: FakingItThePod.com

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