Faking It with Ariel and Morgan
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.
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Faking It with Ariel and Morgan
For the Love of Muscle | Celebrating Athletic Bodies (and Intimacy) in "Love Lies Bleeding"
This one’s flexing in all the right ways.
Ariel and Morgan break down the sweaty, gritty, gloriously unhinged intimacy of Love Lies Bleeding, a film where bodies don’t just collide, they transform. From gym-floor lust to desert-heat devotion, they explore how the movie uses athleticism, desire, and danger to tell a love story that’s as physical as it is emotional.
They get into it all:
- Why Love Lies Bleeding treats strength as a love language
- How the film choreographs intimacy that’s sexy, sweaty, and deeply character-driven
- The power (and vulnerability) of hyper-built bodies in erotic storytelling
- What makes Kristen Stewart and Katy O’Brian’s chemistry feel so raw, charged, and grounded
- How muscle, menace, and mythology collide in this neon-soaked queer thriller
- And yes… what it means to stage a scene where love might actually burst a vein
This episode is equal parts admiration, analysis, and gym-class nostalgia, celebrating the beauty, intensity, and feral tenderness of one of the most unforgettable romances in recent memory.
(A big thank you to our listener Brielle for suggesting this one!)
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Director: Rose Glass
Writers: Rose Glass; Weronika Tofilska
Producers: Andrea Cornwell; Oliver Kassman
Actors (selected): Kristen Stewart; Katy O’Brian
© 2024 A24 / Film4 / Lobo Films / Escape Plan
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