Adult ISH

Muslim American Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad yacks evil smoked salmon and wins an Olympic medal. Young actress Sydney Sweeney (Eden from The Handmaid’s Tale) gives sound advice to her deceased TV character. Originally published on 11/8/18.

Rick and Morty composer Ryan Elder spills the backstories behind fan favorites like “Get Schwifty” and “African Dream Pop.” DIY-obsessed YouTuber Lauren Riihimaki (LaurDIY) did not make her mason jar chandelier (gasp!). Bumblebee Actor Jorge Lendeborg Jr. is Mr. Miyagi and a DC fan (#sorrynotsorry, Marvel). Originally published on 12/6/18.

Nyge and Merk explore their pelvic regions in ways your sex ed teachers probably didn't cover in health class. Yes Queen founder Daysha Veronica chats with Nyge and his friends about male birth control and her viral BuzzFeed experiment. Then Merk brings on teen correspondent Charlie Stuip to chat about vajayjays and pap smears!

Nyge shares THE most intimate story he has ever told…about becoming the caretaker of his mom who is dealing with severe memory loss. Merk dives deep into the cultural reasons behind why her mom shows lovin' to her and her big sister in totally different ways.

Nyge and Merk roast their senior producer’s spending habits. Then My Fab Finance's millennial money expert Tonya Rapley answers your money questions. And in a bonus segment, the co-hosts debate on whether or not you should help your friends when they ask, "Ayy, can I borrow some moolah?"

It's almost cuffing season! So, Nyge and Merk hook up with intimacy expert Shan Boody who puts listeners in the driver’s seat of their dating lives. Then the co-hosts bring on their past lovers!

Nyge and Merk take a deep breath for once and focus on mental health with Demetrius Harmon (fka MeechOnMars on Vine), who opens up about depression and how his mom saved his life. Also, therapist Adriana Alejandre (of LatinX Therapy) talks about why it's important for people of color to find therapists who get them.

Nyge goes on a spooky slave plantation tour with his dad and gets revenge for Nat Turner. Then Merk gets a "communist" buzzcut and uncovers her parents' past with the Vietnam War. This episode is dedicated to exploring the dark side of our family roots.

From "hot-potato racism" to the KKK with comedian W. Kamau Bell, co-host Nyge leads an episode all about Black ISH! Then Merk and guest co-host Clay Xavier join Nyge to talk about why the inability to code switch can mean life and death.

Merk asks other Asian Americans about their traumatic (yet delicious) smelly school lunches. Then she chats with her friends, co-workers and actress Asia Jackson about their experiences with colorism. Then Disney Star Peyton Elizabeth Lee (“Andi Mack”) gets into representation in Hollywood.

“Black Panther" actor Bambadjan Bamba talks about coming out as a DREAMer. Folk singer-songwriter J.S. Ondara illustrates his journey from Kenya through his "American Dream" album. Then co-host Merk Nguyen asks her immigrant parents about their nail salon and auto body shop dreams.

In this #squadgoals S2 finale of Adult ISH, co-host Nyge chops it up with hip-hop artists from HBK Gang about strip clubs scuffles and chicken strips. Then, he joins co-host Merk to play a game called “Still my Bro OR Let it Go” with Liza Koshy, Kikimo Glenn, and Travis Coles from "Liza On Demand".

There are only two types of people in this world — people who watch movies with subtitles and those who don't. So instead of bickering with your family over the holidays on who is right, let Merk and Nyge do it for you in this extra segment, “Agree to Disagree.”

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In this episode of Adult ISH, Merk leads a discussion on menstruation myths and period stigma (ft. Vicious Cycle co-host and comedian Kate Elston). Then Nyge experiences what it’s like to have his first (sort of) period! Will he struggle with his cycle or be able to show Mother Nature that it's no big deal? Be sure to check out adultishpodcast.com and follow all our socials at @yrAdultISH.

Merk and Nyge are saying "I do" to marriage, but their guests (ft. Fran from “The Friend Zone”) are more leaning toward "ditch getting hitched." The co-hosts also bring on their shy significant others to compete in the "Not So Newlywed Game" that includes nose picking and jambalaya farts!? Be sure to check out adultishpodcast.com and follow all our socials at @yrAdultISH.