Frequently Asked Questions
About the podcast
What is FAKING IT about?
FAKING IT gives the inside scoop on spicy scenes from film & TV— the good, the bad, and the cringe! Join Intimacy Coordinators, Ariel Leigh Cohen and Morgan Smith, as they break down the scenes you’ve been dying to talk about, but were too afraid to ask.
Every other week, Ariel and Morgan share stories from hot off the set - with all identifying details changed for privacy purposes. Then they react to an intimate scene live and rate it using their Spice Scale.
FAKING IT gives you the behind-the-scenes look at how spicy scenes get made. See some of your favorites in a new light, discover new ones, and get the inside scoop on some of the most notorious scenes in Hollywood’s history.
Who are the hosts of Faking It?
Ariel Leigh Cohen and Morgan Smith are working Intimacy Coordinators based in Los Angeles whose work has appeared in features, television, shorts, vertical dramas, new media, student films, and plays.
Learn more at our About Page.
Why did two intimacy coordinators make a podcast?
The hosts wanted to celebrate the storytelling aspect of our work and pull back the curtain on this emerging field.
Have you ever watched a sex scene on TV or in a movie and thought, “Why is this here?” Or seen one you loved, but had no one to nerd out with? Have you seen all of the headline about Intimacy Coordinators, but you still don’t really get what they do?
Enter: Faking It. The podcast designed to celebrate the storytelling aspect of intimacy work and pull back the curtain on this emerging field.
When do new episodes drop?
Every other Hump Day (Wednesday 😉).
Where can I listen?
You can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
How can I support the podcast?
There are three ways you can support Faking It that are totally free and take less than 30 seconds:
Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
Rate & Review us on those platforms.
About intimacy work
What is an Intimacy Coordinator?
An Intimacy Coordinator is an advocate for actors, a liaison between talent and production, and a choreographer for scenes in TV and film that include nudity, simulated sex, hyper-exposed content, or intimate physical contact.
What does an Intimacy Coordinator do?
This is an emerging field, and every Intimacy Coordinator has their own style, but here’s what you can generally expect:
During pre-production, we liase between production and actors to find a way to achieve the director’s vision while honoring the talent’s boundaries.
On set, we help achieve the director’s vision while advocating for the actor’s boundaries so they can give their best performance. We can continue this support through post-production.
Why is the role of an Intimacy Coordinator important?
Not only do Intimacy Coordinators save time (and money) by making sure shooting intimate scenes goes as smoothly as possible, but they also create a consent-based environment that allows everyone to do their best work.