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Faking Adulthood

Rita B

Faking Adulthood is a fun, lighthearted podcast where we dive into adulting chaos, admitting we're clueless whilst having a laugh about it. Join me your host Rita Balogun for relatable stories, questionable advice, and an all-around good time. Let's fake this adulthood thing together- because who needs a manual anyway? Ready for some laughs? Join us every Monday for a new episodes & co-hosts.

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  • S1 · E122
    Sunday · 57 min

    I believe Stevie Wonder can see… especially on weekends! Ft Uncle Eli

    Faking Adulthood podcast, the comedy podcast for fake adults. Welcome to another episode of Faking Adulthood, home of the fake adults! I'm your host Rita Balogun, and my co-host today is Uncle Eli. This week we talk lateness, why driving is so expensive, gang affiliated dogs? A lot of boots on the ground journalism with great banter from beginning to end. We hope you enjoy! 🎟️ GET TICKETS TO THE LIVE SHOW: https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/faking-adulthood-tickets/artist/5770582 📩 JOIN THE MAILING LIST: https://mailchi.mp/7664d8bd63c4/subscribe-to-mailing-list BUY TOTES https://www.somethingcosy.com If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share and subscribe so you never miss an episode of Faking Adulthood! #FakingAdulthood #ComedyPodcast #RitaBalogun #UncleEli Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E121
    November 1 · 1 hr 7 min

    Even if the world is ending, my world could never be ending ft Terrene

    Hey guys, welcome to another episode of Faking Adulthood, home of the fake adults!! SORRY I’VE BEEN MISSING, BUT WE ARE SOOO BACK! 🥹 I’ve missed y’all! Today, my co-host is Terrene (@terrene4k), and tensions are RISING! Join us as we discuss all the hard-hitting topics that really matter, including the world ending, drug dogs and, of course, absolutely nothing. Expect hilarious conversations, unfiltered opinions, chaotic tangents and plenty of nonsense. It’s another fun episode of Faking Adulthood, and I hope you love it!! 🎟️ BE FIRST TO GET TICKETS TO OUR LIVE SHOW! Sign up to our mailing list to get early access to tickets: https://mailchi.mp/7664d8bd63c4/subscribe-to-mailing-list 💬 JOIN THE FAKE ADULTS ON WHATSAPP Follow our WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6Y55N1NCrWBoFWUK16 👜 SHOP OUR TOTE BAGS Get your life together (or at least pretend to) with Something Cosy: www.somethingcosy.com FOLLOW US Faking Adulthood: @fakingadulthoodpod Terrene: https://www.instagram.com/terrene4k/ If you enjoyed this episode, please LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE! It genuinely helps us grow, and we appreciate every single one of you. 🥹 Welcome back to the home of the fake adults. ❤️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E119
    September 7 · 58 min

    I did my research on you, you lie SO much! Ft Korty

    Hey guys! Welcome to another episode of Faking Adulthood, home of the fake adults! 😂 I’m your host Rita Balogun, and today my co-host is Korty!! Today we talk journalist to… journalist? 😂 Okay, I’m not a journalist, but Korty is! We get into her “research” the desire to be sisters and everything in between. A very fun episode! As always, expect random conversations, questionable opinions and two people trying their best to figure out this whole adulthood thing. We hope you enjoy it! ❤️ FOLLOW US 📸 Rita Balogun — @msritab 🎙️ Faking Adulthood — @fakingadulthoodpod 📸 Korty — @korty_eo 👜 Buy the Something Cosy tote bag: www.somethingcosy.com 🎧 Oyinbo Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3LzDwNx1PB188WSgb7MkPl?si=YdTINA96TN-WEgV0ConfIw&utm_source=copy-link&pi=qnwP7UM_RYuQN #FakingAdulthood #RitaBalogun #Korty #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #Journalism #UKPodcast #ContentCreator #FakeAdults Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E116
    July 28 · 1 hr 12 min

    I absolutely plan on faking my own funeral ft Madame Joyce

    Hey guys! Welcome back to Faking Adulthood – the home of the fake adults! 💛 I’m your host Rita Balogun, and this week’s co-host is the one and only Madame Joyce! 🎉 In this episode, we dive into: * ⚽ Football conversations you weren’t expecting * 🤯 Things you probably never knew about Madame Joyce * 😂 Random stories, hilarious tangents and complete chaos * 💬 Honest girl chat about absolutely everything… and nothing! If you love funny podcasts, relatable conversations, British humour, girl talk and unfiltered banter, this episode is for you. 👇 Let us know in the comments: What surprised you most about Madame Joyce? Don’t forget to LIKE 👍, COMMENT 💬, SHARE 📲 and SUBSCRIBE 🔔 so you never miss a new episode of Faking Adulthood! 🎧 Listen to the Oyinbo Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3LzDwNx1PB188WSgb7MkPl?si=rXn1zsGnS3KcC9mlrp7gMw&utm_source=copy-link&pi=thy8KLZsSGy0n 👜 Shop the Something Cosy Tote Bags: www.somethingcosy.com 📲 Follow us: ✨ Faking Adulthood www.instagram.com/fakingadulthoodpod ✨ Rita Balogun www.instagram.com/msritab ✨ Madame Joyce www.instagram.com/madamejoyce1 www.madamejoyce.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E115
    July 20 · 1 hr 7 min

    For crying out loud, I don’t want to see genitalia at 9pm please ft Chinasa

    🎙️ Welcome back to Faking Adulthood – Home of the Fake Adults! Hey guys! Welcome back to another episode of Faking Adulthood! I’m your host Rita Balogun, and this week I’m joined by my co-host Chinasa for a chaotic, hilarious girl chat. In this episode, we talk about everything from the things we have in common to stand-up comedy, life experiences, friendship, and all the random conversations that somehow make perfect sense. If you love unfiltered conversations, relatable moments, and plenty of laughs, this episode is for you. Whether you’re figuring out adulthood, pretending you’ve got it all together, or just looking for a podcast that’ll make you laugh, you’ve found your people. 💬 Join the conversation in the comments: What’s something you’ve discovered you have in common with a friend that completely surprised you? 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to: • Like • Comment • Subscribe • Share with another fake adult! 📲 Follow us: 🎙️ Faking Adulthood Podcast https://www.instagram.com/fakingadulthoodpod?igsh=MXgzNnIzejcyaHMwNA== ✨ Chinasa https://www.instagram.com/chinasa_anukam?igsh=MTNmeXAyeWJrbDZjdA== 👋 Rita Balogun https://www.instagram.com/msritab Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E114
    July 5 · 59 min

    If you are always working, when do you laugh? Ft Elijah Femi

    Welcome back to Faking Adulthood – home of the fake adults! 🎙️ In this episode, we’re joined by Elijah for a fun, honest, and completely unpredictable conversation covering adulthood, life, education, random thoughts, and plenty of laughs. A huge thank you to The Open University for sponsoring today’s episode. If you’ve ever thought about studying flexibly, changing careers, or learning alongside work and life, this episode is for you. 📚 Find out more by searching The Open University. If you’re into podcasts about adulthood, comedy, life advice, relatable conversations, and interviews, don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every week. Follow us on Instagram: 📲 @fakingadulthoodpod_ 🎧 Listen if you love: * Comedy podcasts * Relatable adulthood moments * Honest conversations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E113
    June 22 · 52 min

    Stop calling me your ex. I have no exes. Ft Kimberley Cumberbatch

    🎙️ Welcome back to Faking Adulthood – Home of the Fake Adults! I’m your host Rita Balogun, and this week my favourite co-host Kimberley Cumberbatch is BACKKKK! 🎉 In this hilarious episode, we’re talking all things “Single, Sexy, Summer” — the movement Kimberley is proudly championing. We also get into the debate around kids and social media, whether children should be banned from social platforms after 6pm, dating, adulthood, relationships, and all the random nonsense that somehow turns into great girl chat! If you’ve ever felt like you’re making adulthood up as you go along, this podcast is for you. ✨ In this episode: Single, Sexy, Summer ☀️ Dating and being single in 2025 Kids and social media restrictions Modern adulthood struggles Friendship, relationships & life chat Unfiltered girl talk Plenty of laughs and questionable opinions 💬 What’s your take on kids using social media? And are you joining the Single, Sexy, Summer movement? Let us know in the comments! 👍 Don’t forget to LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE for more weekly conversations about navigating adulthood, relationships, careers, friendships and everything in between. Follow Us 📸 Instagram: @fakingadulthoodpod @msritab @kimberleycumberbatch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E111
    June 7 · 46 min

    Kissing at 1pm during the week in the is outrageous & jobless! Ft Seyi Classic

    Hey guys, Welcome to another episode of Faking Adulthood, home of the fake adults! I'm your host Rita Balogun, and today my co-host is Seyi Classic! In this episode, we're diving into everything from deep confessions to chaotic debates. Seyi finally reveals why he's called "Classic," we vent about life's frustrations in our Complaint of the Day segment, and things get REAL when we ask: if the world was ending, what would you do? Plus, we're calling out liars, sharing the oyinbo songs that make us feel alive, and discussing whether we're actually loyal friends (the answers might surprise you). We also get into Etsy witches, villain apologies, and so much more unhinged content. 🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode! Follow Us: 📸 Instagram: @fakingadulthoodpod 🐦 Follow Your Hosts: Rita Balogun – @msritab Seyi Classic – @oluwaseyiclassic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E110
    June 1 · 54 min

    You're Not a Villain, You're Just Low on Fibre ft Axel Blake

    Faking Adulthood Podcast | Axel Blake on Arsenal's Parade, Deodorant Debates & More! | Ep 110 Join host Rita Balogun and comedian Axel Blake for a hilarious episode of Faking Adulthood! We're diving into Arsenal's epic win, settling the deodorant vs antiperspirant debate once and for all, and conversations about absolutely nothing. Whether you're a fellow fake adult figuring life out or just here for the laughs, this one's for you. 💬 Drop a comment — How adult are you feeling today?? 👍 Like if you're a fake adult too 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell for weekly episodes 📲 Share with a friend who needs this energy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E103
    April 6 · 1 hr 9 min

    If men are at the gym at 10am, who is at the office!? Ft Charlie Mase

    Welcome back to Faking Adulthood, the podcast where we figure out life as we go. In this episode, Rita Balogun is joined by Charlie Mase for a lighthearted and unfiltered conversation about everything and nothing. From relatable adulting struggles to random thoughts and funny observations, this episode is all about keeping things real and having a laugh. If you’re navigating adulthood and just want a podcast that doesn’t take life too seriously — you’re in the right place. Hope you enjoyyyy!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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