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  • 99. Whenever I think I’m bad, I remember you’re worse! Ft Dénola Grey

    01:13:01||Season 1, Ep. 99
    Welcome to another episode of Faking Adulthood, home of the fake adults! I’m your host Rita Balogun & today my co-host is Dénola Grey!We have chaotic conversation about therapy, adulting, sleeper agent theories and the random thoughts that distract us from being productive adults.It’s honest. It’s unserious. It’s self-aware.If you’ve ever thought, “Am I actually an adult or just pretending?” — you’re home.Follow Faking Adulthood on Spotify and share with your favourite fake adult.

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  • 98. I Can’t Celebrate Valentine’s Day Because My Lover Is Too Wealthy ft Gold Alex

    59:43||Season 1, Ep. 98
    Hey guys, welcome to another episode of Faking Adulthood, home of the fake adults! Today my co-host is Gold Alex.In this episode, we talk about everything and nothing — from Black men’s mental health, to why new drivers shouldn’t be allowed on the same roads as real drivers, and the chaos of Valentine’s Day. We had a great time yapping and hope you enjoy it too.Heads up: we had some audio issues and Gold’s mic was low. If you hear a hissing sound, it’s because we increased the volume. Thank you for your patience ❤️Follow us on Instagram: @fakingadulthoodpod_
  • 97. I don’t talk to animals, they talk to me ft Malachi Kirby

    49:42||Season 1, Ep. 97
    Hey guys, welcome back to Faking Adulthood — home of the fake adults 🎧This week I’m joined by actor Malachi Kirby — an old friend and all-round legend. You might know him as Hezekiah in A Thousand Blows, now streaming on Disney+, but with me he’s my friend Malachi.We talk birthdays, friendship, talking to animals (don’t ask, just listen), and what it was really like working on A Thousand Blows. Malachi shares insight into the role, the series, and why it’s one you should absolutely have on your watch list.It’s funny, honest, and very fake-adult energy. Hope you enjoy!Please don’t forget to rate, share and comment!! ❤️
  • 96. Seeing my crush once a week is ruining my life ft Kandie Jo

    01:03:05||Season 1, Ep. 96
    Welcome back to Faking Adulthood, home of the fake adults 🤍I’m your host Rita B, joined by recurring co-host Kandie Jo, and this week we’re chatting dating, animals, debriefing SA, and spiralling through a whole lot of nonsense — as usual.It’s honest, funny, and a little chaotic, perfect if you’re navigating adulthood without a manual.New episodes of Faking Adulthood out regularly — follow the pod so you never miss! Follow us: @fakingadulthoodpod_
  • 95. How can I drive when I don’t have the genetics? Ft Chantè Joseph

    01:08:06||Season 1, Ep. 95
    Hey guysss! Welcome back to another episode of Faking Adulthood — the home of the fake adults.I’m backkkk!! Did you miss me?? 👀This week I’m joined by the incredible Chanté Joseph, and trust me… this episode is dynamic. We talk all things ADHD, embracing love being random AF and a bunch of other things I genuinely cannot remember (very on theme).If you’ve ever felt like you’re winging adulthood, thriving in chaos, or laughing your way through life pretending to have it together — this episode is for you.🎧 Listen now and join the fake adult community.Thank you soo much for locking in ❤️Follow us:📲 @fakingadulthoodpod
  • 94. STOP TELLING ME MONEY ISN’T EVERYTHING & GIVE ME YOURS Ft Naomi

    01:02:42||Season 1, Ep. 94
    Hey guys, welcome back to Faking Adulthood, the podcast for fake adults trying to figure life out one questionable decision at a time. I’m your host Rita Balogun, and in this episode I’m joined by a very special co-host — Naomi, who is both a listener and my manager (because adulthood is wild like that).We honestly can’t even remember everything we talked about, but trust us — it was chaotic, funny, and a very good time. Expect real conversations, random thoughts, laughs, and peak faking adulthood energy as we kick off the new year the only way we know how.If you love relatable podcasts about adulthood, friendships, work, and figuring life out as a 20-something (or 30-something 👀), this episode is for you.✨ Don’t forget to share, like, and subscribe✨ New episodes of Faking Adulthood every week✨ Thank you for all the love and supportHappy New Year, fake adults — we appreciate you all 🎉
  • 93. Just Use Your Free Will and Change the Date of Your Birthday Ft Deji Vu

    01:29:28||Season 1, Ep. 93
    Welcome to another episode of Faking Adulthood, home of the fake adults. I’m your host Rita Balogun, and this week I’m joined by returning co-host Deji Vu.. yes, he’s back… and no, he won’t be back again.In this episode, we get into dating, unpack our so-called “traumas”, and Deji attempts to play therapist while we overshare like true adults who definitely have it all together. The conversation is honest, chaotic, and occasionally unhinged but that’s adulthood, right?If you enjoy funny dating conversations, relatable adulting struggles, and unfiltered podcast chats, this episode of Faking Adulthood is for you.🎄 Merry Christmasssss! 🎄Join the conversation and don’t forget to share, follow, and subscribe to Faking Adulthood for more comedy, chaos, and real-life talk.You can Follow Us on IG @msritab@fakingadulthoodpod @deji_vu