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Faking It with Ariel and Morgan

Faking It with Ariel and Morgan

Von: Ariel Leigh Cohen & Morgan Smith
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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 hockey
  • The hottest no-contact scene in cinema history (Secretary)
  • Why Brokeback Mountain's tent scene needed more lube
  • The invisible Buffy sex scene that required flawless pantomime
  • Barbarella's orgasm machine
  • PEN15'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


Hashtags
#IntimacyCoordinator #FilmBreakdown #SexScenesInFilm #Podcast #FakingItPodcast

© 2026 Faking It with Ariel and Morgan
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  • BONUS EPISODE: How "Sens8" Stuck the Landing | Giving the Fans What They Want
    Jun 24 2026

    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 also discuss:
    • Why foreplay matters for the audience, not just the characters
    • The logistics of coordinating large-scale intimacy scenes
    • Boundary-setting techniques, including touch mapping and traffic-light systems
    • Why productions of this scale require multiple intimacy coordinators
    • The importance of diversity, representation, and body variety in intimate storytelling

    Then, as always, we hand out our Spice Scale scores before completely ruining the scene with some truly terrible creative notes.

    Credits for SENS8:
    Created by Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski, and J. Michael Straczynski.

    The scene itself starts at approximately 2:21:00 and runs until about 2:26:00 in the Sense8 finale special.

    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

    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.

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    25 Min.
  • 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 sex scenes ever put on television. We're 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 behind the scenes and how an intimacy coordinator could have helped

    Plus: German bathhouses, intimacy coordinator wedding hacks, Britney Spears throwbacks, 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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    Subscribe for weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes.

    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

    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.

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    39 Min.
  • 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. Two intimacy coordinators break down the unhinged A24 musical.

    Full description:

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

    Dicks: The Musical is absurd, offensive, and genuinely hilarious. We go behind the scenes that are not safe for work, unless your work is really cool.

    In this episode:

    • Why unrealistic sex can be funnier than realistic sex
    • Walking 69s and spit takes
    • LGBTQ+ representation 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

    Hashtags

    #DicksTheMusical #A24 #IntimacyCoordinator #QueerComedy #FilmBreakdown

    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

    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.

    Mehr anzeigen Weniger anzeigen
    34 Min.
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