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Faking Adulthood
I wonder how many people bring up your name in Therapy ft Kojey Radical
Season 1, Ep. 80
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Welcome back to Faking Adulthood — the home of the fake adults! 🎙️
I’m your host Rita Balogun, and today my co-host is the amazing Kojey Radical.
We get into:
💘 Dating
🚗 Parking ticket nightmares
😂 Random laughs & stories we can’t even remember
It’s all vibes, banter, and real-life “adulting” struggles — we hope you enjoy listening as much as we loved talking!
✨ Don’t forget to check out Kojey Radical’s new project “Don’t Look Down.”
👜 And grab a tote bag from my brand Something Cosy → www.somethingcosy.com
Follow, rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, and share if you’re a fellow fake adult!
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