Get ready for one of our most asked—and most controversial—questions: Do actors ever actually have sex on camera? In this episode, we're diving deep into the blurred lines between filmmaking and pornography.

Ariel surprises Morgan with a deep dive into the notoriously heated and hard-to-find 2005 film, Lie with Me, a movie that famously plays with this very question. We break down the difference between softcore, hardcore, and simulated sex scenes, and ask: does it have to be real to feel real? Can simulated sex be more artistic—or even more erotic—than the real thing?

We tackle the big questions:

• What's the practical difference between a simulated sex scene and a pornographic one?
• How would an intimacy coordinator even approach a scene that calls for real sex?
• What does Lie with Me achieve by pushing the boundary, and at what cost?
• Where do we, as professionals, draw the line between artistic expression and exploitation?

This is a must-listen for anyone curious about the raw, unvarnished mechanics of on-screen intimacy. Spoiler alert: the answers are far from black and white.

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Ariel & Morgan, two professional intimacy coordinators, pull back the curtain on how intimacy is really made for film and TV.

In our very first episode, we kick things off with wild on-set stories (yes, one involves a horse 🐴 - don't worry, it's fake), break down what it really means to choreograph intimacy, and tackle the infamous simulated sex scene from the cult classic, The Room.

We give Tommy Wiseau's awkward sequence a beat-by-beat analysis, rate it on our "Spice Scale," and explain what could have made it work. Get the inside scoop on why intimacy coordinators are a crucial—and often misunderstood—part of the film industry.

You’ll hear:

• Hilarious and cringe-worthy stories from our time on set.
• A professional breakdown of one of cinema’s most bizarre sex scenes.
• Why intimacy coordination matters for actors and storytelling.

Love cult films, bad movies, or a hilarious insider's look at Hollywood? You’re in the right place.

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Stay real, Fakers 🫡

Welcome to Faking It, the podcast where two professional intimacy coordinators pull back the curtain on how intimacy is really made for film and TV.

This show blends behind-the-scenes secrets with laugh-out-loud commentary. Think: spicy movie moments, absurd Hollywood stories, and real talk about love, sex, and the art of pretending.

If you’ve ever wondered how actors “make it look real” (without actually doing it), or just want to cackle through tales of fake sweat, fake kisses, and fake bedsheets, you’re in the right place.

Expect humor, hot takes, and the perfect mix of NSFW and LOL.

🔗 Connect & Support the Show

👀 Watch the Video Version: See our reactions! The video podcast is available on Spotify and YouTube.
💌 Suggest a Scene & Get Bonuses: Join our Patreon to request movies for us to break down and access exclusive bonus episodes. patreon.com/FakingItThePod
📱 Follow Us for Chaos: Get behind-the-scenes content and updates on Instagram @FakingItThePod
🌐 Visit Our Website: Find all our links and more at FakingItThePod.com

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Stay real, Fakers 🫡