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Adulting Did you ever think being an adult would be this hard? Neither did our hosts Michelle Buteau and Jordan Carlos. That's why they're talking it out with some of the funniest, most creative adults around. Plus, they answer the questions that haunt us all, like "What is an acceptable amount of money to spend on pillows?"Adulting is produced by WNYC Studios.
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Did you ever think being an adult would be this hard? Neither did our hosts Michelle Buteau and Jordan Carlos. That's why they're talking it out with some of the funniest, most creative adults around. Plus, they answer the questions that haunt us all, like "What is an acceptable amount of money to spend on pillows?"Adulting is produced by WNYC Studios.

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WTF Do We Do with AI Bots on the Dating Apps? feat. Liza Treyger

FINE AF from the Bell House stage, Michelle and Jordan sound the air horn for the triumphant return of comedian, actor, and friend of ze pod, Liza Treyger! Jordan sheds light on Texan parlance and reclaims the origin of the cowboy with FACTS (welcome to his Tex Talk), Michelle serves a hilarious BTS moment from "Survival of the Thickest," proving tea is best spilt on a hot mic, and Liza opens up about letting go of old habits and relationships that don't serve her while entering her 'Thrive Era.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is It Weird To Send A Holiday Card As a Single Person? feat. Qween Jean

This week Michelle and Jordan are honored to be in conversation with costume designer, co-founder / co-conspirator of Black Trans Liberation, and Adulting kindred spirit, Qween Jean. Jordan "No Regrets Carlos" tells the tale of younger Jordan capturing the attention of a Hollywood bombshell, beyond college parties and her first taste of Alize, Michelle shares why Miami will always be in her heart, and through memories of childhood and the writings of James Baldwin, Qween Jean discusses the journey to living her truth—so you can live yours! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What Do You Do with Jealousy? feat. Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter

It's an Adulting Homecoming at the Bell House when Jordan and Michelle bring it in with four-time Grammy-winning rapper / NYT best-selling author / co-founder of The Roots (THAT PART!), Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter. Jordan walks back in time to the fateful night he met his man crush in a bar (DENZEL!!!), in the midst of mistaken identity Michelle exemplifies going high with humor and class while seated in economy, and Tariq arrives, "Irk List" in hand, 1.) to hilariously go off on the surprising things that yuk his yum (shoelaces???), and 2.) to sound off on any and all things adulting including navigating jealousy in oneself and others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I Don't Like My BFF's Bae, Is It Possible to Get Along? feat. Dylan Marron

Live from Brooklyn's Bell House, Michelle and Jordan welcome Ted Lasso writer, actor, and podcast host of Conversations with People Who Hate Me, Dylan Marron. Jordan reflects on his adulting journey from BC (before Costco) to his present 40s form (doomsday pantry as the new stunting and flossing), Michelle shows her earliest receipts for preparedness when she details her intense, age 5 morning routine, and Dylan, married for 8 years now(!!!), explains why productive fights are essential to maintaining a healthy relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I Don't Like My BFF's Bae, Is It Possible to Get Along? feat. Dylan Marron

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Is It Too Soon to Meet Them in Paris after Two Months of Dating? (Relatable!!!) feat. Norah Jones

This week, Michelle and Jordan welcome a bucket list guest to the Bell House stage—the icon, the symbol, the legend, Grammy-awarded singer-songwriter, Norah Jones [AIRHORN!!!]. Jordan shares a harrowing story that sparks a family debate over the diff between a pet and a pest, Michelle recounts the dramatic transformation of her eccentric roommates cat from white to pink fur—an NYC tale (or is it tail?) as old as time, and Norah speaks candidly about developing intuition as an artist, powering through stage mishaps, and one hilarious meet-cute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is It Too Soon to Meet Them in Paris after Two Months of Dating? (Relatable!!!) feat. Norah Jones

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How Do I Get Over Imposter Syndrome? feat. Julian Shapiro-Barnum

Live at the Bell House BK, Jordan and Michelle welcome internet sensation and host of the super viral "Recess Therapy," Julian Shapiro-Barnum (hold for applause!). Michelle's toddler turns the tables when he R-E-A-D-S her during bedtime stories, Jordan perfectly times his edible kicking in to deliver his thesis on country music's BLACK origins (FACTS Y'ALL - BIG FACTS!), and fresh from a break up with serial monogamy itself, Julian opens the floor for questions--he's an open kids book, y'all!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Do I Tell My Parents I Want to Spend the Holidays Alone? feat. Sydnee Washington

Sound ALL the air horns!!! Jordan + Michelle are back and LIVE AF at Brooklyn's Bell House, and this week they welcome to the stage actor / comedian / friend of the pod, Sydnee Washington. Michelle receives a full-on flower shower when she arrives fresh with not one but SEVEN NAACP nominations, Jordan shares hilarious / unsettling moments from a recent trip to Charleston (it was giving "Get Out," but those shrimp and grits tho!), and Sydnee revisits her twenties (literally last week!) to pluck a few gems of wisdom and realness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Do I Tell My Parents I Want to Spend the Holidays Alone? feat. Sydnee Washington

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To Hang Or Not To Hang My Partner's Trash Art? feat. Raquel Willis

Michelle and Jordan hit ALL the corners this week with author, activist, journalist, and media strategist, Raquel Willis. All is illuminated when Jordan (literal adult) reveals an early childhood hero, Michelle discusses the nuances of making requests of the service industry (it hits a little different at home!), and Raquel shares what it's like to date as a visible and accomplished Black transgender woman (so many sweaty stans and chasers!!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My New Boyfriend's Dog is Truly the WORST—Do I Breakup!? feat. Tasha Smith

This week, Jordan and Michelle bring out their bedazzled tambourines for triple threat (actor, director, producer!!!), Tasha Smith! Michelle arrives fresh from the billing panic room after waking up to no internet (autopay has entered the chat), Jordan comforts Michelle by singing his sonorous house cleaning spiritual, and Tasha shares why acknowledging all she's overcome motivates her to create JOY and LOVE—watch your step, she's dropping bars! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You Can Talk About My Personal Life But Not My Private Life! feat. Nicole Bus

Michelle and Jordan head to Holland to get personal and just a little "private" when they are joined by Dutch singer / songwriter / artist without borders / baker of exquisite breads / friend, Nicole Bus! Jordan is inadvertently unmasked as a Karaoke King while giving Michelle her flowers for hosting yet another epic house party, Michelle advises a listener to check their wants and needs before honoring unfamiliar requests in the bedroom (read: butt stuff), and in sharing her inspired writing process, Nicole walks us through her life as an artist in Amsterdam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You Can Talk About My Personal Life But Not My Private Life! feat. Nicole Bus

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