Adult ISH is an award-winning advice, storytelling, and culture podcast, hosted by Oakland-based Nyge Turner and Atlanta-based Dominique “Dom” French. BIPOC creators in their 20s, French and Turner don’t sugarcoat anything. Dive into a weekly mix of thoughtful conversations, immersive personal stories, and practical tips from charismatic special guests and beloved friends. With humor and heart, Nyge and Dom tackle each and every “adult” subject they can get their hands on. Destination: growth!Adult ISH is a production of YR Media and is distributed by Radiotopia from PRX.

While you wait for more Adult ISH, we’re gifting you a special treat – an episode of the podcast Snooze, from our friends at LAist Studios.

When her father has a medical emergency, host Megan Tan takes a last minute trip to Ohio. This leads her on a journey of self-discovery to learn what she's been snoozing on herself.

Support for Snooze is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

Tune in Thursday, Nov. 10th for the next episode of Adult ISH, from YR Media and Radiotopia.

While you wait for more Adult ISH, we’re gifting you a special treat – an episode of the podcast Snooze, from our friends at LAist Studios.
When her father has a medical emergency, host Megan Tan takes a last minute trip to Ohio. This leads her on a journey of self-discovery to learn what she's been snoozing on herself.
Support for Snooze is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
Tune in Thursday, Nov. 10th for the next episode of Adult ISH, from YR Media and Radiotopia.

While you wait for more Adult ISH, we’re gifting you a special treat – an episode of the podcast Snooze, from our friends at LAist Studios.

Snooze: Help Me Care For My Father

Muslim American Olympian <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ibtihajmuhammad/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ibtihaj Muhammad</a> yacks evil smoked salmon and wins an Olympic medal. Young actress <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sydney_sweeney/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sydney Sweeney</a> (Eden from The Handmaid’s Tale) gives sound advice to her deceased TV character. Originally published on 11/8/18.

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.

Her ISH ft. Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad and Actress Sydney Sweeney (Cassie from Euphoria)

Best of Season 1: Her ISH

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.

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.

Nerd ISH ft. Rick and Morty composer Ryan Elder, YouTuber Lauren Riihimaki (LaurDIY), and Bumblebee Actor Jorge Lendeborg Jr.

Best of Season 1: Nerd ISH

Actor <a href="https://twitter.com/marcusscribner?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marcus Scribner</a>, aka Junior from <a href="https://abc.go.com/shows/blackish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black-ish</a>, dances with questions about interracial dating and HBCUs. <a href="https://www.ronnychieng.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comedian Ronny Chieng</a>, aka the senior correspondent on <a href="http://www.cc.com/shows/the-daily-show-with-trevor-noah" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Daily Show</a> and fly a-hole cousin in <a href="http://www.crazyrichasiansmovie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crazy Rich Asians</a>, lovingly talks sh*t about sh*t talking Asians. <a href="http://www.ashleehaze.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ashlee Haze</a>, a two-time finalist for the Women of the World Poetry Slam, shares an exclusive piece and dives into the inspiration behind her work. Let’s just say it includes valuing self-worth and a combo of doing body rolls in a corset. Yow! Originally published on 8/19/18.

Actor Marcus Scribner, aka Junior from Black-ish, dances with questions about interracial dating and HBCUs. Comedian Ronny Chieng, aka the senior correspondent on The Daily Show and fly a-hole cousin in Crazy Rich Asians, lovingly talks sh*t about sh*t talking Asians. Ashlee Haze, a two-time finalist for the Women of the World Poetry Slam, shares an exclusive piece and dives into the inspiration behind her work. Let’s just say it includes valuing self-worth and a combo of doing body rolls in a corset. Yow! Originally published on 8/19/18.

Race ISH ft. Actor Marcus Scribner (Junior form Black-ish), and Poet Ashlee Haze, and Comedian Ronny Chieng (The Daily Show)

Best of Season 1: Race ISH

Adulting “experts” Nyge Turner and Merk Nguyen, both in their early 20s, need advice figuring out their adult ish (‘cuz let’s be real… who doesn’t?). With celebrity “experts” and listeners who are also “almost adults”, Adult ISH explores mental health, finance, and love, featuring storytelling and music from all across the country. Season 2 drops on August 22nd and is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. To find out more, go to <a href="http://yradultish.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">yradultish.com</a>

Adulting “experts” Nyge Turner and Merk Nguyen, both in their early 20s, need advice figuring out their adult ish (‘cuz let’s be real… who doesn’t?). With celebrity “experts” and listeners who are also “almost adults”, Adult ISH explores mental health, finance, and love, featuring storytelling and music from all across the country. Season 2 drops on August 22nd and is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. To find out more, go to yradultish.com

Tryna get thru your adult ish? So are adulting "experts" Nyge & Merk, both in their early 20s, who talk #nofilter with your fave celebs and listeners who are also “almost adults.” Season 2 drops on August 22nd.

Adult ISH S2 Trailer ft. Shan Boody & Male Birth Control!?

Nyge and Merk explore their pelvic regions in ways your sex ed teachers probably didn't cover in health class. Yes Queen founder <a href="https://www.yesqueenlife.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Daysha Veronica</a> 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 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!

Below the Belt ISH explores male birth control, pap smears and IUD disasters with Yes Queen's Daysha Veronica.

Below the Belt ISH (ft. Male Birth Control & Pap Smears)

<a href="http://twitter.com/nygelt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nyge</a> shares THE most intimate story he has ever told…about becoming the caretaker of his mom who is dealing with severe memory loss. <a href="http://twitter.com/ultraraduberfad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merk</a> dives deep into the cultural reasons behind why her mom shows lovin' to her and her big sister in totally different ways.

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 share heartbreaking stories in a tribute to the most important women in their lives: their mamas. 

Mom ISH (ft. Our Moms)

<a href="http://twitter.com/nygelt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nyge </a>and <a href="http://twitter.com/ultraraduberfad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merk </a>roast their senior producer’s spending habits. Then My Fab Finance's millennial money expert <a href="https://myfabfinance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tonya Rapley</a> 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?"

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?"

The guide to flossing for broke people, ft. My Fab Finance’s Tonya Rapley and bottomless mimosas

Broke ISH (ft. My Fab Finance's Tonya Rapley & our empty wallets)

It's almost cuffing season! So, <a href="https://twitter.com/nygelt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nyge</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ultraraduberfad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merk</a> hook up with intimacy expert <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/shannontboodram" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shan Boody</a> who puts listeners in the driver’s seat of their dating lives. Then the co-hosts bring on their past lovers!

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!

In Cuffed ISH, we hook up with Sexologist Shan Boody and our exes...

Cuffed ISH (ft. Sexologist Shan Boody & our exes...)

<a href="http://twitter.com/nygelt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nyge</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/ultraraduberfad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merk</a> take a deep breath for once and focus on mental health with <a href="https://www.demetriusharmon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Demetrius Harmon</a> (fka MeechOnMars on Vine), who opens up about depression and how his mom saved his life. Also, therapist <a href="https://www.counselingandtraumatherapy.com/meet-adriana" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adriana Alejandre</a> (of <a href="https://latinxtherapy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LatinX Therapy</a>) talks about why it's important for people of color to find therapists who get them.

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 and Merk take a deep breath for once and talk mental health with Demetrius Harmon (fka MeechOnMars on Vine) and therapist Adriana Alejandre!

Me Myself and ISH (ft. Demetrius Harmon & LatinX Therapy)

From "hot-potato racism" to the KKK with comedian <a href="http://www.wkamaubell.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">W. Kamau Bell</a>, co-host <a href="http://twitter.com/nygelt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nyge </a>leads an episode all about Black ISH! Then <a href="http://instagram.com/ultraraduberfad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merk</a> and guest co-host <a href="https://clayxavier.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clay Xavier</a> join Nyge to talk about why the inability to code switch can mean life and death.

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.

Black ISH (ft. Comedian W. Kamau Bell & Code-switching)

“Black Panther" actor <a href="https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-bambadjan-bamba-undocumented-20171128-htmlstory.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bambadjan Bamba</a> talks about coming out as a DREAMer. Folk singer-songwriter <a href="https://www.jsondara.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">J.S. Ondara</a> illustrates his journey from Kenya through his "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXeQgxPE2xc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Dream</a>" album. Then co-host <a href="http://instagram.com/ultraraduberfad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merk</a> Nguyen asks her immigrant parents about their nail salon and auto body shop dreams.

“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.

From Wakanda to pedicures to Bob Dylan...this episode explores the American Dream in the Trump era

American Dream ISH (ft. Wakanda, Pedicures, and Musician J.S. Ondara)

In this #squadgoals S2 finale of Adult ISH, co-host <a href="http://twitter.com/nygelt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nyge</a> chops it up with hip-hop artists from <a href="http://www.hbkgang.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HBK Gang </a>about strip clubs scuffles and chicken strips. Then, he joins co-host <a href="http://instagram.com/ultraraduberfad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merk</a> to play a game called “Still my Bro OR Let it Go” with Liza Koshy, Kikimo Glenn, and Travis Coles from "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5MGfQbdoiHOrAA11GmjKw0bllPlzMZDq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Liza On Demand</a>".

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".

Squad ISH, ft. #SquadGoals with "Liza on Demand" + HBK Gang 

Squad ISH (ft. Liza on Demand & HBK Gang)

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.”

Make your mark. Go to <a href="http://Radiotopia.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">radiotopia.fm</a> to donate today.

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.”
Make your mark. Go to radiotopia.fm to donate today.

Extra: Netflix Subtitles or Nah!?

Hosted by 20-somethings Nyge Turner and Merk Nguyen, Adult ISH is a jungle juice cocktail of storytelling and hilarious #nofilter advice from BFFs and celebrity “experts” that hits home. Season 3 drops on April 16th and will touch on topics from breakups, to our struggles with masculinity, to low-key falling in love with robots. New episodes every Thursday! Adult ISH is produced by Peabody Award-winning YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Find out more at <a href="http://adultishpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AdultISHpodcast.com</a>

Hosted by 20-somethings Nyge Turner and Merk Nguyen, Adult ISH is a jungle juice cocktail of storytelling and hilarious #nofilter advice from BFFs and celebrity “experts” that hits home. Season 3 drops on April 16th and will touch on topics from breakups, to our struggles with masculinity, to low-key falling in love with robots. New episodes every Thursday! Adult ISH is produced by Peabody Award-winning YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Find out more at AdultISHpodcast.com

Hosted by 20-somethings Nyge Turner and Merk Nguyen, Adult ISH is a jungle juice cocktail of storytelling and hilarious #nofilter advice from BFFs and celebrity “experts” that hits home. Season 3 drops on April 16th!

S3 Trailer ft. Jason Genao (aka Ruby from On My Block) & Jambalaya Farts!?

In this Season 3 opener of Adult ISH, Nyge Turner and Merk Nguyen get the party started with... breakups?!  The co-hosts call up friendship fallout expert (a.k.a. <a href="http://abentpieceofwire.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Justina Sharp</a>) on what to do when you lose a BFF. Nyge and his friend say goodbye to their longtime firefighting dreams. Merk reads a breakup letter to her boyfriend that would make Lin-Manuel Miranda proud. Be sure to check out <a href="http://adultishpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">adultishpodcast.com</a> and follow all our socials at <a href="http://instagram.com/yradultish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@yrAdultISH</a>

In this Season 3 opener of Adult ISH, Nyge Turner and Merk Nguyen get the party started with... breakups?!  The co-hosts call up friendship fallout expert (a.k.a. Justina Sharp) on what to do when you lose a BFF. Nyge and his friend say goodbye to their longtime firefighting dreams. Merk reads a breakup letter to her boyfriend that would make Lin-Manuel Miranda proud. Be sure to check out adultishpodcast.com and follow all our socials at @yrAdultISH

Nyge breaks up with firefighting and Merk reads a breakup letter to her boyfriend that would make Lin-Manuel Miranda proud...

It’s Not You, It’s My ISH (ft. Dream Job and BFF Breakups)

In this episode of Adult ISH, <a href="http://instagram.com/ultraraduberfad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merk </a>leads a discussion on menstruation myths and period stigma (ft. <a href="https://www.viciouscyclepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vicious Cycle</a> co-host and comedian <a href="http://www.kateelston.com/locations" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kate Elston</a>). Then <a href="http://twitter.com/nygelt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nyge </a>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 <a href="http://adultishpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">adultishpodcast.com</a> and follow all our socials at <a href="http://instagram.com/yradultish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@yrAdultISH</a>.

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 tackles menstruation myths while Nyge has his first MANstruation!?

Period ISH (ft. Menstruation Myths & Nyge’s first MANstruation!?)

Artificial intelligence (A.I.) reigns supreme over co-hosts <a href="http://twitter.com/nygelt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nyge Turner</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/ultraraduberfad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merk Nguyen</a> in this episode of Adult ISH. Two high school seniors and The Atlantic's <a href="https://twitter.com/alexismadrigal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alexis Madrigal</a> get into how having your location tracked by your parents or significant other (S.O.) results in Drake-approved "trust issues." Then the co-hosts become lab rats in an experiment involving sexy robots! Be sure to check out <a href="http://adultishpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">adultishpodcast.com</a> and follow all our socials at <a href="http://instagram.com/yradultish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@yrAdultISH</a>.

Artificial intelligence (A.I.) reigns supreme over co-hosts Nyge Turner and Merk Nguyen in this episode of Adult ISH. Two high school seniors and The Atlantic's Alexis Madrigal get into how having your location tracked by your parents or significant other (S.O.) results in Drake-approved "trust issues." Then the co-hosts become lab rats in an experiment involving sexy robots! Be sure to check out adultishpodcast.com and follow all our socials at @yrAdultISH.

Drake-approved "trust issues" due to cellphone location tracking + Merk falls in love with a robot!

Robots Taking Over This ISH (ft. The Atlantic's Alexis Madrigal & Sexy Robots)

<a href="http://instagram.com/ultraraduberfad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merk </a>and <a href="http://twitter.com/nygelt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nyge </a>are saying "I do" to marriage, but their guests (ft. Fran from “<a href="https://soundcloud.com/TheFriendZonePodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Friend Zone”</a>) 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 <a href="http://adultishpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">adultishpodcast.com </a>and follow all our socials at <a href="http://instagram.com/yradultish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@yrAdultISH.</a>

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.

Merk & Nyge say "I do" to marriage but HeyFranHey (from The Friend Zone) isn't so sure + cohosts bring on their partners for the "Not So Newlywed Game."

Hitched ISH (ft. HeyFranHey & Not So Newlywed Game)

Nyge shares the story of his months of unexplained symptoms and how he finally got help from a psych department. Then he channels his inner Steve Harvey and shows Merk and their senior producer Davey that the journey to finding a therapist is surprisingly a lot like dating apps. Be sure to check out <a href="http://adultishpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">adultishpodcast.com </a>and follow all our socials at <a href="http://instagram.com/yradultish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@yrAdultISH.</a>

Nyge shares the story of his months of unexplained symptoms and how he finally got help from a psych department. Then he channels his inner Steve Harvey and shows Merk and their senior producer Davey that the journey to finding a therapist is surprisingly a lot like dating apps. Be sure to check out adultishpodcast.com and follow all our socials at @yrAdultISH.

Nyge seeks help in a psych department and Merk swipes right on “Therapy Tinder”!

Working Through My ISH (ft. Therapy Tinder & Anxiety Attacks)

Going stir-crazy during quarantine? Then laugh it out with Merk, Nyge and our featured guests, comedians Taylor Tomlinson &amp; Joel Kim Booster! Learn how to get revenge on your nosy grandma + perfect your 17 dating app traps. Be sure to check out <a href="http://adultishpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">adultishpodcast.com </a>and follow all our socials at <a href="http://instagram.com/yradultish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@yrAdultISH.</a>

Going stir-crazy during quarantine? Then laugh it out with Merk, Nyge and our featured guests, comedians Taylor Tomlinson & Joel Kim Booster! Learn how to get revenge on your nosy grandma + perfect your 17 dating app traps. Be sure to check out adultishpodcast.com and follow all our socials at @yrAdultISH.

Going stir-crazy during quarantine? Then laugh it out with us and comedians Taylor Tomlinson + Joel Kim Booster!

Special EdISHon: Comedians in Quarantine (ft. Taylor Tomlinson & Joel Kim Booster)

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.

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.

Spooky slave plantation tour and "communist" buzzcuts!? Nyge & Merk explore their dark family roots...

Roots ISH (ft. Slave Plantation Tours & "Communist" Buzzcuts) 

How do you define "masculinity?" Adult ISH co-hosts <a href="http://twitter.com/nygelt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nyge</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/ultraraduberfad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merk </a>try to define it with their friends and actor Jason Genao aka Ruby from Netflix's “<a href="https://www.instagram.com/onmyblock/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On My Block”</a>. Their answers lie somewhere between selflessness, chocolate milk and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Be sure to check out <a href="http://adultishpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">adultishpodcast.com </a>and follow all our socials at <a href="http://instagram.com/yradultish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@yrAdultISH.</a>

How do you define "masculinity?" Adult ISH co-hosts Nyge and Merk try to define it with their friends and actor Jason Genao aka Ruby from Netflix's “On My Block”. Their answers lie somewhere between selflessness, chocolate milk and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Be sure to check out adultishpodcast.com and follow all our socials at @yrAdultISH.

How does "masculinity" involve Julia Child's beef bourguignon + actor Jason Genao (Ruby from "On My Block")? Find out on our ToxISH Masculinity episode!

ToxISH Masculinity (ft. Jason Genao/Ruby from On My Block) 

In a time when we are witnessing the painful legacy of racism and inequality in America, Adult ISH co-hosts <a href="http://instagram.com/ultraraduberfad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merk Nguyen</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/nygelt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nyge Turner</a> take a moment to highlight forward-thinking women who are working to create equal access in their respective spaces. Disability rights lawyer Haben Girma is making digital realms accessible for people with disabilities. Actresses and IRL skaters from HBO's “Betty” are creating space in skate parks for girls to be themselves. Be sure to check out <a href="http://adultishpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">adultishpodcast.com </a>and follow all our socials at <a href="http://instagram.com/yradultish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@yrAdultISH.</a>

In a time when we are witnessing the painful legacy of racism and inequality in America, Adult ISH co-hosts Merk Nguyen and Nyge Turner take a moment to highlight forward-thinking women who are working to create equal access in their respective spaces. Disability rights lawyer Haben Girma is making digital realms accessible for people with disabilities. Actresses and IRL skaters from HBO's “Betty” are creating space in skate parks for girls to be themselves. Be sure to check out adultishpodcast.com and follow all our socials at @yrAdultISH.

Future ISH Female features forward-thinking women who are fighting for equal access, including disability rights lawyer Haben Girma + actresses and IRL skaters from HBO’s "Betty".

Future ISH Female (ft. Activist Haben Girma + HBO's "Betty")

<a href="http://twitter.com/ultraraduberfad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merk </a>asks other Asian Americans about their traumatic (yet delicious) smelly school lunches. Then she chats with her friends, co-workers and actress <a href="https://www.asiajackson.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Asia Jackson</a> about their experiences with colorism. Then Disney Star <a href="https://www.instagram.com/peytonelizabethlee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peyton Elizabeth Lee</a> (“Andi Mack”) gets into representation in Hollywood.

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.

Glutathione Injections, Disney's Andi Mack, and "Turd" lunches...in our dubiously titled "Asian ISH" episode!

Asian ISH (ft. Disney's Peyton Elizabeth Lee & Asia Jackson)

In this "Ridin' Solo" episode (that does NOT feature Jason Derulo), co-hosts <a href="http://instagram.com/ultraraduberfad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merk</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/nygelt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nyge </a>explore bumps that come up on the road to independence. Writer and musician <a href="https://twitter.com/hellolanemoore?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lane Moore</a> lifts up people who are all by their lone selves by pushing aside broad advice. <a href="https://twitter.com/illegalqueer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Juan Mireles-Palomar</a>, a young DACA recipient, gets into conflicting feelings he has about finally living on his own and how his legal status plays a role in his future — and his sister's. Be sure to check out <a href="http://adultishpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">adultishpodcast.com </a>and follow all our socials at <a href="http://instagram.com/yradultish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@yrAdultISH.</a>

In this "Ridin' Solo" episode (that does NOT feature Jason Derulo), co-hosts Merk and Nyge explore bumps that come up on the road to independence. Writer and musician Lane Moore lifts up people who are all by their lone selves by pushing aside broad advice. Juan Mireles-Palomar, a young DACA recipient, gets into conflicting feelings he has about finally living on his own and how his legal status plays a role in his future — and his sister's. Be sure to check out adultishpodcast.com and follow all our socials at @yrAdultISH.

In this "Ridin' Solo" episode (that does NOT feature Jason Derulo), co-hosts Merk and Nyge explore the bumps that come up on the road to independence with Comedian Lane Moore.

Ridin' Solo ISH (ft. Comedian Lane Moore)

In this season 3 finale episode, <a href="http://twitter.com/nygelt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nyge </a>and <a href="http://instagram.com/ultraraduberfad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merk </a>take a blast to the past with “Nostalg ISH.” R&amp;B artist JoJo aka the sultry “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ptc4wBo1uY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comeback</a>” queen shares backstories behind her new music and why 12-year-old stardom low-key sucks. Then, the co-hosts play a humiliating storytelling game with <a href="https://twitter.com/davenadelberg?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Nadelberg</a>, creator of <a href="https://getmortified.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Mortified Podcast</a>, to see how they can best one-up each other in true playground fashion. Be sure to check out <a href="http://adultishpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">adultishpodcast.com </a>and follow all our socials at <a href="http://instagram.com/yradultish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@yrAdultISH.</a>

In this season 3 finale episode, Nyge and Merk take a blast to the past with “Nostalg ISH.” R&B artist JoJo aka the sultry “Comeback” queen shares backstories behind her new music and why 12-year-old stardom low-key sucks. Then, the co-hosts play a humiliating storytelling game with Dave Nadelberg, creator of The Mortified Podcast, to see how they can best one-up each other in true playground fashion. Be sure to check out adultishpodcast.com and follow all our socials at @yrAdultISH.

In our season finale, we talk dirty with R&B Queen JoJo + play “I Can’t Believe I Did That” with the Mortified Podcast.

Nostalg ISH (ft. R&B Queen JoJo + "Mortified Podcast") 

20-somethings Nyge Turner and Merk Nguyen are back with another szn of Adult ISH — a culture, advice, and storytelling show produced by and for almost-adults. Season 4 drops on October 8th and will feature celebrity “experts” &amp; other self-deprecating segments that touch on #adulting topics like imposter syndrome, the election, and whether you should #2 with the door open! New episodes every Thursday. Adult ISH is produced by Peabody Award-winning YR Media and bought to you by PRX’s <a href="http://radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a>. Find out more at <a href="http://adultishpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AdultISHpodcast.com</a>. Trailer music was provided by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/rahmanultra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rahman Ultra</a>.

20-somethings Nyge Turner and Merk Nguyen are back with another szn of Adult ISH — a culture, advice, and storytelling show produced by and for almost-adults. Season 4 drops on October 8th and will feature celebrity “experts” & other self-deprecating segments that touch on #adulting topics like imposter syndrome, the election, and whether you should #2 with the door open! New episodes every Thursday. Adult ISH is produced by Peabody Award-winning YR Media and bought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Find out more at AdultISHpodcast.com. Trailer music was provided by Rahman Ultra.

Hosted by 20-somethings Nyge Turner and Merk Nguyen, Adult ISH is a culture, advice, and storytelling show produced by and for almost-adults. Season 4 drops on October 8th!

S4 Trailer ft. Tim Chantarangsu & Gynecomastia

<a href="http://adultishpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adult ISH</a> co-hosts <a href="http://instagram.com/ultraraduberfad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merk Nguyen</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/unsp.gully" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nyge Turner</a> eat cucumber sandwiches and get meta over prosecco! Featuring Aminatou Sow &amp; Ann Friedman of the “<a href="https://www.callyourgirlfriend.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Call Your Girlfriend</a>” podcast + vintage Adult ISH deep cuts, in this episode the hosts take a step outside themselves to help them acknowledge the under-appreciated moments in their #adulting journey. Especially if it involves a freestyle rap from Merk (aka Smirky Merky). Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by <a href="http://radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PRX’s Radiotopia</a>.

Adult ISH co-hosts Merk Nguyen and Nyge Turner eat cucumber sandwiches and get meta over prosecco! Featuring Aminatou Sow & Ann Friedman of the “Call Your Girlfriend” podcast + vintage Adult ISH deep cuts, in this episode the hosts take a step outside themselves to help them acknowledge the under-appreciated moments in their #adulting journey. Especially if it involves a freestyle rap from Merk (aka Smirky Merky). Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia.

Meta ISH brings on Aminatou Sow & Ann Friedman of “Call Your Girlfriend” podcast to help acknowledge the under-appreciated moments in our #adulting journey.

Meta ISH (ft. Call Your Girlfriend + Adult ISH Deep Cuts)

What’s your biggest insecurity? For Nyge, it’s living with gynecomastia (aka man boobs). For Merk, it’s feeling too “Merky” for some people in her life. This “Insecure ISH” episode explores all that + brings on YR Media’s Noel Anaya to talk about getting access to his foster care files and confronting his painful past. Be sure to also check out Noel’s new short documentary “Unadopted” <a href="https://unadoptedfilm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Follow all our socials <a href="http://instagram.com/yradultish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@yrAdultISH</a>.

What’s your biggest insecurity? For Nyge, it’s living with gynecomastia (aka man boobs). For Merk, it’s feeling too “Merky” for some people in her life. This “Insecure ISH” episode explores all that + brings on YR Media’s Noel Anaya to talk about getting access to his foster care files and confronting his painful past. Be sure to also check out Noel’s new short documentary “Unadopted” here. Follow all our socials @yrAdultISH.

On Insecure ISH, Nyge shares an intimate story about living with gynecomastia + YR Media’s Noel Anaya talks about getting access to his foster care files and confronting his painful past.

Insecure ISH (ft. Nyge’s Gynecomastia + “Unadopted” Documentary)

What's your silver lining in 2020? <a href="http://adultishpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adult ISH</a> podcast co-hosts <a href="http://twitter.com/nygelt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nyge Turner</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/ultraraduberfad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merk Nguyen</a> ask themselves and their guests that very question in this episode that focuses on joy. "Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good" author adrienne maree brown reads a poem and teaches us how to appreciate the small radical changes that allow us to feel happy. NPR's <a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/allsongs/2017/02/28/517574935/introducing-the-winner-of-the-2017-tiny-desk-contest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tiny Desk Contest winner</a> + frontwoman Tarriona "Tank" Ball from Tank and the Bangas shares exclusive select tracks from the group's new album, "Friend Goals." Be sure to follow all our socials at <a href="http://instagram.com/yradultish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@yrAdultISH</a>!

What's your silver lining in 2020? Adult ISH podcast co-hosts Nyge Turner and Merk Nguyen ask themselves and their guests that very question in this episode that focuses on joy. "Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good" author adrienne maree brown reads a poem and teaches us how to appreciate the small radical changes that allow us to feel happy. NPR's Tiny Desk Contest winner + frontwoman Tarriona "Tank" Ball from Tank and the Bangas shares exclusive select tracks from the group's new album, "Friend Goals." Be sure to follow all our socials at @yrAdultISH!

You tryna find joy this year? So are Nyge on Merk who focus on silver linings with their guests: "Pleasure Activism" author adrienne maree brown who reads a poem and teaches us how to appreciate small radical changes that allow us to feel happy. Plus, Tarriona "Tank" Ball shares an exclusive sneak peek of Tank and the Bangas upcoming EP, "Friend Goals." Be sure to follow all our socials at @yrAdultISH!

Silver Linings ISH (ft. Tank and The Bangas + Pleasure Activist Adrienne Maree Brown)

<a href="http://adultishpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adult ISH</a> co-hosts <a href="http://instagram.com/ultraraduberfad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merk Nguyen</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/unsp.gully" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nyge Turner</a> give the mic to their guests who highlight important social justice issues of 2020. MTV News’ <a href="http://twitter.com/dometi_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dometi Pongo</a> speaks to the End SARS movement, shares the best ways to stay media literate and gushes with Nyge on their latest hip-hop earworms. Merk leads a roundtable with <a href="https://bit.ly/psxyrmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">POPSUGAR’s</a> Kelsey Garcia that features reporters on YR Media &amp; WNYC’s Radio Rookies election project, <a href="http://youngamericanspeaksup.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">18-to-29 Now: Young America Speaks Up</a>, where young adults bring focus to issues they care about, rather than the candidates. Adult ISH is produced by <a href="https://yr.media/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YR Media</a> and brought to you by <a href="http://radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PRX’s Radiotopia</a>. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!

Adult ISH co-hosts Merk Nguyen and Nyge Turner give the mic to their guests who highlight important social justice issues of 2020. MTV News’ Dometi Pongo speaks to the End SARS movement, shares the best ways to stay media literate and gushes with Nyge on their latest hip-hop earworms. Merk leads a roundtable with POPSUGAR’s Kelsey Garcia that features reporters on YR Media & WNYC’s Radio Rookies election project, 18-to-29 Now: Young America Speaks Up, where young adults bring focus to issues they care about, rather than the candidates. Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!

Young Americans speak to Adult ISH & POPSUGAR on issues they care about. MTV News’ Dometi Pongo speaks on the #EndSARS movement + how to stay media literate.

Woke ISH (ft. MTV News’ Dometi Pongo + Young Americans)

After an election night with no final results + everything else that has happened in 2020, <a href="http://adultishpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adult ISH</a> co-hosts <a href="http://instagram.com/ultraraduberfad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merk Nguyen</a> &amp; <a href="http://twitter.com/nygelt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nyge Turner</a> ask each other, “How are you doing?” This vibe check includes loving calls from family members and kindergarten PeaceBuilding jams. Plus, a throwback interview with “Black-ish” actor <a href="http://instagram.com/marcusscribner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marcus Scribner</a> on HBCUs and interracial dating. The Adult ISH fam really hopes you’re all doing alright out there. Be sure to follow our socials <a href="http://instagram.com/yradultish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@yrAdultISH</a> to stay connected!

After an election night with no final results + everything else that has happened in 2020, Adult ISH co-hosts Merk Nguyen & Nyge Turner ask each other, “How are you doing?” This vibe check includes loving calls from family members and kindergarten PeaceBuilding jams. Plus, a throwback interview with “Black-ish” actor Marcus Scribner on HBCUs and interracial dating. The Adult ISH fam really hopes you’re all doing alright out there. Be sure to follow our socials @yrAdultISH to stay connected!

Merk & Nyge check in about the uncertainty of the 2020 Election, how they’re getting through it & resurface an interview with “Black-ish” actor Marcus Scribner on HBCUs and interracial dating.

Adult ISH Vibe Check: Post 2020 Election Day (ft. Marcus Scribner)

<a href="http://instagram.com/ultraraduberfad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merk Nguyen</a> &amp; <a href="http://twitter.com/nygelt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nyge Turner</a> get real about being fake, particularly when it comes to imposter syndrome + ways the digital world can amplify feelings of fakeness. Writer <a href="http://ltinthecity.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">L’Oreal Thompson Payton</a> and YR Media CEO <a href="https://www.kyrakyles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kyra Kyles</a> bring their bad mamajama advice to remind us all we’re deserving of our successes. Then YR Media’s Interactive Team walks the co-hosts through the pros and cons of <a href="https://yr.media/tech/on-to-the-next-one-jay-z-beefs-with-a-i-are-other-artists-next/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">deepfakes</a>. And Nyge agrees to sell his voice for $150! Be sure to follow our socials <a href="http://instagram.com/yradultish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@yrAdultISH</a> to stay connected.

Merk Nguyen & Nyge Turner get real about being fake, particularly when it comes to imposter syndrome + ways the digital world can amplify feelings of fakeness. Writer L’Oreal Thompson Payton and YR Media CEO Kyra Kyles bring their bad mamajama advice to remind us all we’re deserving of our successes. Then YR Media’s Interactive Team walks the co-hosts through the pros and cons of deepfakes. And Nyge agrees to sell his voice for $150! Be sure to follow our socials @yrAdultISH to stay connected.

Merk & Nyge get real about fakeness. YR Media CEO Kyra Kyles and writer L’Oreal Thompson Payton help them overcome imposter syndrome. Then, the co-hosts are guided through the pros and cons of deepfakes.

Fake ISH (ft. Imposter Syndrome and Jay-Z Deepfakes)

In this episode of <a href="http://adultishpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adult ISH</a>, co-hosts <a href="http://instagram.com/ultraraduberfad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merk Nguyen</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/nygelt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nyge Turner</a> tackle the real #adulting challenge of drawing boundaries. First, YouTube star <a href="https://www.instagram.com/timchantarangsu/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tim Chantarangsu (fka Timothy DeLaGhetto) </a>speaks to the hosts about letting the public in on private matters, the roles he won’t take, and pooping with the door open! Later, Merk tells a story that explores the unique challenges that come with being the baby sib of the family, especially when you have an older bro &amp; don’t totally vibe with the way he shows his care for you. Adult ISH is produced by <a href="https://yr.media/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YR Media</a> and brought to you by <a href="http://radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PRX’s Radiotopia</a>. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!

In this episode of Adult ISH, co-hosts Merk Nguyen and Nyge Turner tackle the real #adulting challenge of drawing boundaries. First, YouTube star Tim Chantarangsu (fka Timothy DeLaGhetto) speaks to the hosts about letting the public in on private matters, the roles he won’t take, and pooping with the door open! Later, Merk tells a story that explores the unique challenges that come with being the baby sib of the family, especially when you have an older bro & don’t totally vibe with the way he shows his care for you. Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!

Rapper, comedian and YouTuber Tim Chantarangsu (fka Timothy DeLaGhetto) talks about fame, marriage and learning when to say no. Plus, Merk navigates an overbearing adult sibling relationship. 

Boundaries ISH (ft. Tim Chantarangsu fka Timothy DeLaGhetto & Adult Sibling Relationships) 

<a href="http://adultishpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adult ISH</a> co-hosts <a href="http://instagram.com/ultraraduberfad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merk Nguyen</a> &amp; <a href="http://twitter.com/nygelt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nyge Turner</a> have some very special interviewees this week: their own coworkers, podcast producer <a href="https://twitter.com/georgiafrets" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Georgia Wright</a> and senior producer <a href="https://twitter.com/davey_kim?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Davey Kim</a>. In this behind-the-scenes edition of the Adult ISH you know and love, Merk and Nyge turn the mic on their usually-hidden colleagues, putting them in the hot seat to share first impressions, tell silly stories, and reveal some juicy secrets about how the show gets made. Be sure to follow our socials <a href="http://instagram.com/yradultish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@yrAdultISH</a> to stay connected!

Adult ISH co-hosts Merk Nguyen & Nyge Turner have some very special interviewees this week: their own coworkers, podcast producer Georgia Wright and senior producer Davey Kim. In this behind-the-scenes edition of the Adult ISH you know and love, Merk and Nyge turn the mic on their usually-hidden colleagues, putting them in the hot seat to share first impressions, tell silly stories, and reveal some juicy secrets about how the show gets made. Be sure to follow our socials @yrAdultISH to stay connected!

In this very special episode of Adult ISH, hosts Merk & Nyge pull back the curtain to chat with two other members of their podcast fam, producer Georgia Wright and senior producer Davey Kim. 

Meet Team Adult ISH! (ft. Shrek and First Impressions) 

<a href="http://adultishpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adult ISH</a> co-hosts <a href="http://instagram.com/ultraraduberfad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merk Nguyen</a> &amp; <a href="http://twitter.com/nygelt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nyge Turner</a> are notorious for winging it in the world of #adulting — as just-barely grownups, there’s a lot they don’t know. But there are challenges unique to every age group, not only to twentysomethings like themselves! In this episode, the hosts get real about ageism and generational divides in a chat with actress/producer <a href="https://twitter.com/theanagolja?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ana Golja </a>(The Cuban, Full Out, Degrassi: The Next Generation) and storyteller <a href="https://twitter.com/WhatsRaySaying" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ray Christian</a>. Then, they chop it up with precocious 14-year-old Tai Poole from the CBC/TRAX podcast <a href="https://www.trax.fm/tai-asks-why" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tai Asks Why</a> about high school, condescending adults, and pop culture frames of reference. Be sure to follow our socials <a href="http://instagram.com/yradultish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@yrAdultISH</a> to stay connected!

Adult ISH co-hosts Merk Nguyen & Nyge Turner are notorious for winging it in the world of #adulting — as just-barely grownups, there’s a lot they don’t know. But there are challenges unique to every age group, not only to twentysomethings like themselves! In this episode, the hosts get real about ageism and generational divides in a chat with actress/producer Ana Golja (The Cuban, Full Out, Degrassi: The Next Generation) and storyteller Ray Christian. Then, they chop it up with precocious 14-year-old Tai Poole from the CBC/TRAX podcast Tai Asks Why about high school, condescending adults, and pop culture frames of reference. Be sure to follow our socials @yrAdultISH to stay connected!

Adult ISH hosts Merk & Nyge explore relationships between people of different ages — first, through a roundtable with actress Ana Golja and storyteller Ray Christian, and then in conversation with 14-year-old podcasting whiz Tai Poole.

Old ISH (ft. Ageism, Actress Ana Golja + CBC’s Tai Asks Why) 

<a href="http://adultishpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adult ISH</a> co-hosts <a href="http://instagram.com/ultraraduberfad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merk Nguyen</a> &amp; <a href="http://twitter.com/nygelt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nyge Turner</a> wrap up Season 4 with a narrative episode that truly feels like a page out of their journals. First, Nyge travels back to his school days from kindergarten up to college, where he fights through his learning disabilities and labels put on him by teachers, family, and classmates. Then, Merk dives into the internal battle about changing her last name once she gets married. Will she keep Nguyen to represent for Vietnamese kids or make the switcheroo to her future spouse’s name? Listen, find out and follow our socials <a href="http://instagram.com/yradultish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@yrAdultISH</a> to stay connected!

Adult ISH co-hosts Merk Nguyen & Nyge Turner wrap up Season 4 with a narrative episode that truly feels like a page out of their journals. First, Nyge travels back to his school days from kindergarten up to college, where he fights through his learning disabilities and labels put on him by teachers, family, and classmates. Then, Merk dives into the internal battle about changing her last name once she gets married. Will she keep Nguyen to represent for Vietnamese kids or make the switcheroo to her future spouse’s name? Listen, find out and follow our socials @yrAdultISH to stay connected!

In the Season 4 finale of Adult ISH, hosts Nyge and Merk both wrestle with themselves over the connections between their names and their personal identities.

What ISH My Name? (ft. Maiden Names + Dyslexia)

20-something hosts Merk Nguyen and Nyge Turner are gonna be extra generous this season — by letting you, the listener, learn from their (many!) (notable!) mistakes in their continuing quest towards adulthood. Premiering April 8th, Season 5 will feature uber-personal stories of failure + growth alongside down-to-earth convos, celebrity guests, and tangible advice. Subjects range from learning to cook to mental healthcare to digital culture and more!

New episodes drop every Thursday. Adult ISH is produced by Peabody Award-winning YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Learn more at <a href="http://adultishpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AdultISHpodcast.com</a>.

20-something hosts Merk Nguyen and Nyge Turner are gonna be extra generous this season — by letting you, the listener, learn from their (many!) (notable!) mistakes in their continuing quest towards adulthood. Premiering April 8th, Season 5 will feature uber-personal stories of failure + growth alongside down-to-earth convos, celebrity guests, and tangible advice. Subjects range from learning to cook to mental healthcare to digital culture and more!
New episodes drop every Thursday. Adult ISH is produced by Peabody Award-winning YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Learn more at AdultISHpodcast.com.

Listen to the season 5 trailer of Adult ISH – a first-of-its-kind culture and advice podcast, produced by those who are almost adults.

Adult ISH S5 Trailer (ft. Mistakes + Mental Health) 

Season 5 kicks off with <a href="http://adultishpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adult ISH</a> co-hosts <a href="http://instagram.com/ultraraduberfad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merk Nguyen</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/nygelt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nyge Turner</a> reflecting on regrets!

First, Nyge tells the story of Merk's secret past as the leader of The PPC, her elite club inspired by "The Clique" series. Then, we bring on Merk's former elementary school counselor, Mrs. Mullins, to teach us how to properly apologize and take accountability for past actions.

Adult ISH is produced by <a href="https://yr.media/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YR Media</a> and brought to you by <a href="http://radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PRX’s Radiotopia</a>. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!

Season 5 kicks off with Adult ISH co-hosts Merk Nguyen and Nyge Turner reflecting on regrets!
First, Nyge tells the story of Merk's secret past as the leader of The PPC, her elite club inspired by "The Clique" series. Then, we bring on Merk's former elementary school counselor, Mrs. Mullins, to teach us how to properly apologize and take accountability for past actions.
Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!

Merk deals with the regret of being a bully, 15 years after her mean girl streak. She and Nyge talk to her elementary school counselor on how to gracefully apologize and take accountability for your actions.

Owning Up To ISH (ft. Alpha Mentality + Accountability)

Don your aprons and grab your whisks! In this episode of Adult ISH, food and cooking take center stage. First, Merk &amp; Nyge talk about fine dining and cafeteria food with Chef Dan Giusti, who left his job as head chef of Michelin-starred restaurant Noma to cook healthy school lunches for kids. Then, they put their cooking skills to the test for the first Cohost Cook-off! Spoiler alert: things get spicy ... and cabbage-y? 

Adult ISH is produced by <a href="https://yr.media/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YR Media</a> and brought to you by <a href="http://radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PRX’s Radiotopia</a>. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!

Don your aprons and grab your whisks! In this episode of Adult ISH, food and cooking take center stage. First, Merk & Nyge talk about fine dining and cafeteria food with Chef Dan Giusti, who left his job as head chef of Michelin-starred restaurant Noma to cook healthy school lunches for kids. Then, they put their cooking skills to the test for the first Cohost Cook-off! Spoiler alert: things get spicy ... and cabbage-y? 
Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!

Don your aprons and grab your whisks! In this episode of Adult ISH, Merk & Nyge talk food and cooking with Chef Dan Giusti of Noma and Brigaid, then square off in the kitchen for their inaugural Cohost Cook-off. 

Nomnom ISH (ft. Chef Dan Giusti + Cabbage Cook-Off)

It’s Earth Day, and the hosts of Adult ISH are ready to celebrate both Mother Nature and her youngest protectors! First, they’re chatting with 13-year-old clean water activist Mari Copeny, a.k.a. Little Miss Flint, who in 2016 made national waves by calling for clean water in her Michigan hometown. Then, Merk &amp; Nyge sit down for a candid convo with the co-host of "Inherited" (and Adult ISH producer!) Georgia Wright, who plays some inspirational clips of youth activists battling the climate crisis. 

Adult ISH is produced by <a href="https://yr.media/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YR Media</a> and brought to you by <a href="http://radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PRX’s Radiotopia</a>. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!

It’s Earth Day, and the hosts of Adult ISH are ready to celebrate both Mother Nature and her youngest protectors! First, they’re chatting with 13-year-old clean water activist Mari Copeny, a.k.a. Little Miss Flint, who in 2016 made national waves by calling for clean water in her Michigan hometown. Then, Merk & Nyge sit down for a candid convo with the co-host of "Inherited" (and Adult ISH producer!) Georgia Wright, who plays some inspirational clips of youth activists battling the climate crisis. 
Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!

Merk and Nyge celebrate Earth Day, first with clean water activist Little Miss Flint, and then in climate conversation with the host of Inherited (and Adult ISH producer!) Georgia Wright.

Fighting for Our Future ISH (ft. Little Miss Flint + Earth Day Celebration) 

Merk and Nyge are getting down to business — er, businISH — in this entrepreneurial episode of Adult ISH. First, Nyge shares a narrative about his teen clothing venture, UNSPOKEN, which may or may not have crashed and burned. Then, he and Merk turn it around by surprising his old friend (and berry businesswoman) Tatyana Williams with a special guest mentor, Chef Iesha Williams (The Salty Heifer Co.), who shares her wisdom in a segment we’re calling Sister to Sister. 

Adult ISH is produced by <a href="https://yr.media/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YR Media</a> and brought to you by <a href="http://radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PRX’s Radiotopia</a>. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!

Merk and Nyge are getting down to business — er, businISH — in this entrepreneurial episode of Adult ISH. First, Nyge shares a narrative about his teen clothing venture, UNSPOKEN, which may or may not have crashed and burned. Then, he and Merk turn it around by surprising his old friend (and berry businesswoman) Tatyana Williams with a special guest mentor, Chef Iesha Williams (The Salty Heifer Co.), who shares her wisdom in a segment we’re calling Sister to Sister. 
Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!

Nyge tells a story about his first-ever business endeavor, and then he and Merk surprise his old friend (and berry businesswoman) Tatyana Williams with a special guest. 

Let’s Get Down to BusinISH (ft. Nyge’s Fashion Fail + Boss Businesswomen)

In the first of three special Mental Health Awareness Month episodes, Merk and Nyge learn practical skills for taking care of their whole selves – mind, body, and soul. First, they connect to their breath and relax their minds with yoga instructor and body positivity advocate Jessamyn Stanley, who leads them through mindful conversation and a sonic meditation. Then star songwriter Tayla Parx shares her best tips to cultivate a soul-nourishing creative practice while dodging burnout, plus some disco-influenced tracks from her latest album, “Coping Mechanisms.”

Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!

In the first of three special Mental Health Awareness Month episodes, Merk and Nyge learn practical skills for taking care of their whole selves – mind, body, and soul. First, they connect to their breath and relax their minds with yoga instructor and body positivity advocate Jessamyn Stanley, who leads them through mindful conversation and a sonic meditation. Then star songwriter Tayla Parx shares her best tips to cultivate a soul-nourishing creative practice while dodging burnout, plus some disco-influenced tracks from her latest album, “Coping Mechanisms.”
Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!

Merk and Nyge cultivate their inner well-being: first by breathing deeply with yoga and meditation instructor Jessamyn Stanley, and then in conversation with passionate (and soulful!) songwriter Tayla Parx. 

Mind, Body, & Soul ISH (ft. Jessamyn Stanley and Tayla Parx) 

Staying on theme with Mental Health Awareness Month, the Adult ISH team opens up about their journeys with medication. Producer Georgia Wright and co-host Nyge Turner share their expectations versus realities of taking meds. Merk Nguyen shares a poetic story on her recent experiences navigating through her anxiety and depression. Writer and actress Mara Wilson (yes, from “Matilda” and “Mrs. Doubtfire”!) joins to challenge misconceptions about medication, life in the public eye and her mental health.

Adult ISH is produced by <a href="https://yr.media/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YR Media</a> and brought to you by <a href="http://radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PRX’s Radiotopia</a>. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!

Staying on theme with Mental Health Awareness Month, the Adult ISH team opens up about their journeys with medication. Producer Georgia Wright and co-host Nyge Turner share their expectations versus realities of taking meds. Merk Nguyen shares a poetic story on her recent experiences navigating through her anxiety and depression. Writer and actress Mara Wilson (yes, from “Matilda” and “Mrs. Doubtfire”!) joins to challenge misconceptions about medication, life in the public eye and her mental health.
Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!

The Adult ISH team opens up about their relationships with mental health medication. They’re later joined by actress Mara Wilson from “Matilda,” who shares her journey with meds.

Mental Meds & ISH (ft. Actress Mara Wilson) 

In the last of three special Mental Health Awareness Month episodes, Merk and Nyge explore the relationships young people have with their digital devices, and how they can affect our mental health – for better or worse. First, the dynamic co-host duo unplugs from their screens in a strictly monitored social media detox, yielding surprising results. Then, YR Media’s Emerging Technology Instructor Marjerrie Masicat sits down to talk about Spotify’s latest patent on speech emotion recognition technology, which may be able to gauge its listeners moods and recommend songs accordingly. 

Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH

In the last of three special Mental Health Awareness Month episodes, Merk and Nyge explore the relationships young people have with their digital devices, and how they can affect our mental health – for better or worse. First, the dynamic co-host duo unplugs from their screens in a strictly monitored social media detox, yielding surprising results. Then, YR Media’s Emerging Technology Instructor Marjerrie Masicat sits down to talk about Spotify’s latest patent on speech emotion recognition technology, which may be able to gauge its listeners moods and recommend songs accordingly. 
Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH

Merk and Nyge attempt to unplug from their devices for a strict social media detox, then talk to YR Media’s Marjerrie Masicat about some freaky new tech Spotify might soon be using to spy on its users.  

Digital Dependency ISH (ft. Social Media Detox + Spotify Spies!)

Nyge and Merk aim to challenge misconceptions about the Black Panther Party in this episode of Adult ISH. Nyge opens up about the rich significance the party had on him and his family in Richmond, CA, both past and present. He also talks to Saturu Ned, a former member of Oakland’s original chapter of the BPP about the long-lasting legacy of the movement. Then, comedian Lil Rel Howery (“Get Out,” “Bad Trip”) gets into what inspired his role as Wayne in “Judas and the Black Messiah,” and how he speaks truth to power in his comedy and acting.

Adult ISH (@yrAdultISH) is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. It’s also the Radiotopia Spring Fundraiser — your support helps foster independent, artist-owned podcasts and award-winning stories like ours. Donate today at <a href="https://on.prx.org/3wl9pWn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://on.prx.org/3wl9pWn</a>!

Nyge and Merk aim to challenge misconceptions about the Black Panther Party in this episode of Adult ISH. Nyge opens up about the rich significance the party had on him and his family in Richmond, CA, both past and present. He also talks to Saturu Ned, a former member of Oakland’s original chapter of the BPP about the long-lasting legacy of the movement. Then, comedian Lil Rel Howery (“Get Out,” “Bad Trip”) gets into what inspired his role as Wayne in “Judas and the Black Messiah,” and how he speaks truth to power in his comedy and acting.
Adult ISH (@yrAdultISH) is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. It’s also the Radiotopia Spring Fundraiser — your support helps foster independent, artist-owned podcasts and award-winning stories like ours. Donate today at https://on.prx.org/3wl9pWn!

Nyge and Merk aim to challenge misconceptions about the Black Panther Party and lay out some of the programs and ideas where the Panthers made their mark.

Black Panther ISH (ft. Lil Rel Howery)

Co-host Merk Nguyen comes out as queer in this revealing episode of Adult ISH that has her and Nyge Turner wondering what makes a secret “a secret” anyway? Producer Georgia Wright AKA one of Merk’s queer mentors imparts “elder” queer wisdom. Then, writer Ashley C. Ford sheds light on embracing your sexuality, the freedom that comes with telling your truth, and her new book “Somebody’s Daughter.”

Adult ISH (@yrAdultISH) is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. It’s also the Radiotopia Spring Fundraiser — your support helps foster independent, artist-owned podcasts and award-winning stories like ours. Donate today at <a href="https://on.prx.org/3wl9pWn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://on.prx.org/3wl9pWn</a>!

Co-host Merk Nguyen comes out as queer in this revealing episode of Adult ISH that has her and Nyge Turner wondering what makes a secret “a secret” anyway? Producer Georgia Wright AKA one of Merk’s queer mentors imparts “elder” queer wisdom. Then, writer Ashley C. Ford sheds light on embracing your sexuality, the freedom that comes with telling your truth, and her new book “Somebody’s Daughter.”
Adult ISH (@yrAdultISH) is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. It’s also the Radiotopia Spring Fundraiser — your support helps foster independent, artist-owned podcasts and award-winning stories like ours. Donate today at https://on.prx.org/3wl9pWn!

Merk and Nyge ponder what makes a secret “a secret” with writer Ashley C. Ford. Merk also comes out as queer!

Hiding ISH In Plain Sight (ft. Writer Ashley C. Ford)

In the Season 5 finale of Adult ISH, Nyge and Merk get into office culture and workplace dos/don’ts. Why did Nyge get fired from his old job? Who better to ask than Dorian Taylor, his ex-boss who had to let him go?! Then the co-hosts get professional advice from YR Media CEO Kyra Kyles on questions like, “Should you really tell someone hiring you that your biggest weakness is working too hard?”

Adult ISH (@yrAdultISH) is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. It’s also the Radiotopia Spring Fundraiser — your support helps foster independent, artist-owned podcasts and award-winning stories like ours. Donate today at <a href="https://on.prx.org/3wl9pWn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://on.prx.org/3wl9pWn</a>!

In the Season 5 finale of Adult ISH, Nyge and Merk get into office culture and workplace dos/don’ts. Why did Nyge get fired from his old job? Who better to ask than Dorian Taylor, his ex-boss who had to let him go?! Then the co-hosts get professional advice from YR Media CEO Kyra Kyles on questions like, “Should you really tell someone hiring you that your biggest weakness is working too hard?”
Adult ISH (@yrAdultISH) is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. It’s also the Radiotopia Spring Fundraiser — your support helps foster independent, artist-owned podcasts and award-winning stories like ours. Donate today at https://on.prx.org/3wl9pWn!

Nyge asks his old boss why he got fired. Then he and Merk ask their CEO about office culture dos and don’ts!

OffISH Etiquette (ft. YR Media CEO Kyra Kyles & Nyge’s Ex-Boss)

In this special episode, the Adult ISH team drops some big news: co-host Merk Nguyen has made the tough decision to leave the show. Merk unpacks this turning point with her longtime co-host Nyge Turner, as the two reflect on their five-season adulting journey together and the path ahead.

Speaking of change, Nyge and the team are trying something new for Season 6 – but we need YOU to make it happen! It’s time to throw your own personal adulting challenges our way, and we’ll talk to professionals, celebrities, and general smarty-pants adults to dish out advice in return. Whether you’re facing a big life transition, curious about a taboo subject, or entangled in a love triangle, we want to hear all about it! Send us a message on any of our socials (or YR’s) with your challenge, or fill out the submission form <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc09H7gosBpinTFk9udp0t5S0Z4EJsf3t4spKPuAWn9c73ckA/viewform?usp=sf_link" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Adult ISH (@yrAdultISH) is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia.

In this special episode, the Adult ISH team drops some big news: co-host Merk Nguyen has made the tough decision to leave the show. Merk unpacks this turning point with her longtime co-host Nyge Turner, as the two reflect on their five-season adulting journey together and the path ahead.
Speaking of change, Nyge and the team are trying something new for Season 6 – but we need YOU to make it happen! It’s time to throw your own personal adulting challenges our way, and we’ll talk to professionals, celebrities, and general smarty-pants adults to dish out advice in return. Whether you’re facing a big life transition, curious about a taboo subject, or entangled in a love triangle, we want to hear all about it! Send us a message on any of our socials (or YR’s) with your challenge, or fill out the submission form here.
Adult ISH (@yrAdultISH) is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia.

The show will never be the same after Merk and Nyge have their hardest conversation yet in this bonus episode of Adult ISH.

Changing Up Our ISH (ft. Breaking News from Our Team) 

In this special episode, the Adult ISH team is exploring how Black women improv actors are carving their own paths and being labeled “troublemakers” along the way as part of Radiotopia’s winter fundraiser. Adult ISH is a proud member of Radiotopia, a network of some of the best independent, artist-owned, and listener-supported podcasts out there. This week, shows across the network are releasing episodes on the theme “Making Trouble,” as part of the fundraiser.

For our take on the theme, producer Dominique French talks improv with writer, actor and long-time improviser Keisha Zollar.

You can learn more and donate to support our work at radiotopia.fm. Your support helps foster independent, artist-owned podcasts and award-winning stories. Donate today at <a href="https://on.prx.org/3rIGY5w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://on.prx.org/3rIGY5w</a>. Thank you! 
 
And please check out all the other “Making Trouble” episodes this week from our friends across the Radiotopia network. 
 
Adult ISH is produced by YR Media. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!

In this special episode, the Adult ISH team is exploring how Black women improv actors are carving their own paths and being labeled “troublemakers” along the way as part of Radiotopia’s winter fundraiser. Adult ISH is a proud member of Radiotopia, a network of some of the best independent, artist-owned, and listener-supported podcasts out there. This week, shows across the network are releasing episodes on the theme “Making Trouble,” as part of the fundraiser.
For our take on the theme, producer Dominique French talks improv with writer, actor and long-time improviser Keisha Zollar.
You can learn more and donate to support our work at radiotopia.fm. Your support helps foster independent, artist-owned podcasts and award-winning stories. Donate today at https://on.prx.org/3rIGY5w. Thank you! 

And please check out all the other “Making Trouble” episodes this week from our friends across the Radiotopia network.

Adult ISH is produced by YR Media. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!

 In this special episode, the Adult ISH team is exploring how Black women improv actors are carving their own paths and being labeled “troublemakers” along the way as part of a special Radiotopia-wide project. 

Behind The ‘Fits