Rita B

Faking Adulthood

Comedy EN ↓ 114 episodes

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. Follow us on IG: Fakingadulthoodpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rita B

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Comedy

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Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

If you are always working, when do you laugh? 05.07.2026

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...

Stop calling me your ex. I have no exes. Ft Kimberley Cumberbatch 22.06.2026

🎙️ 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 platfor...

I nearly applied to be a pastor on indeed.com ft Sammy & Sev 15.06.2026

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Kissing at 1pm during the week in the is outrageous & jobless! Ft Seyi Classic 07.06.2026

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 th...

You're Not a Villain, You're Just Low on Fibre ft Axel Blake 01.06.2026

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...

Deliveroo never delivering my food first feels like a spiritual attack! 25.05.2026

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You may not marry your best eater and that’s okay! ft Wendy 17.05.2026

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I will never be a grandparent to a plant ft My Mother 04.05.2026

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In my spare time I “work” as a lollipop lady Ft Audrey 26.04.2026

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It’s not a crime to be addicted to balls! Ft Pinkolate 19.04.2026

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Under my rulership I will be a ticket inspector assigned to my enemy ft Jameela Joie 13.04.2026

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If men are at the gym at 10am, who is at the office!? Ft Charlie Mase 06.04.2026

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 wan...

My cat died during my favourite artist’s set! Ft Snoochie Shy 16.03.2026

This week on  Faking Adulthood , Rita Balogun is joined by co-host Snoochie Shy for a chaotic conversation about… absolutely everything and nothing. The two dive into the reality of dating rappers, the tragic story of Snoochie’s beloved cat, and attempt to answer one of life’s most important questions: how are long heads actually created? Expect unfiltered opinions, random thoughts, and the k...

How Come Nobody Loves You!? ft. Julie Adenuga | Black British Anthems, Valentine’s Day Weddings & Friendship Chaos 09.03.2026

Welcome back to Faking Adulthood, the podcast where we try (and often fail) to be proper adults. 🎙️ This week Rita Balogun is joined by broadcaster and cultural tastemaker Julie Adenuga for one of the funniest and most chaotic episodes yet. From debating Valentine’s Day weddings to ranking our favourite Black British music anthems, this episode is basically two best friends chatting nonsense, argu...

You will be celibate in heaven btw ft Uche Natori & Kandie Jo 02.03.2026

Welcome back to Faking Adulthood! Rita B is joined by Uche Natori and Kandie Jo as we celebrate 100 episodes of the podcast. What started as faking adulthood has somehow turned into triple digits — and we are still very much unqualified. This episode has absolutely no structure. We cover everything from whether we’ll be celibate in heaven (??), twins being childish, random adulting struggles, and...

Whenever I think I’m bad, I remember you’re worse! Ft Dénola Grey 16.02.2026

Welcome to another episode of Faking Adulthood, home of the fake adults! I’m your host Rita Balogun & today my co-host is Dénola Grey! We have chaotic conversation about therapy, adulting, sleeper agent theories and the random thoughts that distract us from being productive adults. It’s honest. It’s unserious. It’s self-aware. If you’ve ever thought, “Am I actually an adult or just pretending?...

I Can’t Celebrate Valentine’s Day Because My Lover Is Too Wealthy ft Gold Alex 09.02.2026

Hey guys, welcome to another episode of Faking Adulthood, home of the fake adults! Today my co-host is Gold Alex. In this episode, we talk about everything and nothing — from Black men’s mental health, to why new drivers shouldn’t be allowed on the same roads as real drivers, and the chaos of Valentine’s Day. We had a great time yapping and hope you enjoy it too. Heads up: we had some audio issues...

I don’t talk to animals, they talk to me ft Malachi Kirby 02.02.2026

Hey guys, welcome back to Faking Adulthood — home of the fake adults 🎧 This week I’m joined by actor Malachi Kirby — an old friend and all-round legend. You might know him as Hezekiah in A Thousand Blows, now streaming on Disney+, but with me he’s my friend Malachi. We talk birthdays, friendship, talking to animals (don’t ask, just listen), and what it was really like working on A Thousand Blows....

Seeing my crush once a week is ruining my life ft Kandie Jo 26.01.2026

Welcome back to Faking Adulthood, home of the fake adults 🤍 I’m your host Rita B, joined by recurring co-host Kandie Jo, and this week we’re chatting dating, animals, debriefing SA, and spiralling through a whole lot of nonsense — as usual. It’s honest, funny, and a little chaotic, perfect if you’re navigating adulthood without a manual. New episodes of Faking Adulthood out regularly — follow the...

How can I drive when I don’t have the genetics? Ft Chantè Joseph 19.01.2026

Hey guysss! Welcome back to another episode of Faking Adulthood — the home of the fake adults. I’m backkkk!! Did you miss me?? 👀 This week I’m joined by the incredible Chanté Joseph, and trust me… this episode is dynamic. We talk all things ADHD, embracing love being random AF and a bunch of other things I genuinely cannot remember (very on theme). If you’ve ever felt like you’re winging adulthoo...

STOP TELLING ME MONEY ISN’T EVERYTHING & GIVE ME YOURS Ft Naomi 29.12.2025

Hey guys, welcome back to Faking Adulthood, the podcast for fake adults trying to figure life out one questionable decision at a time. I’m your host Rita Balogun, and in this episode I’m joined by a very special co-host — Naomi, who is both a listener and my manager (because adulthood is wild like that). We honestly can’t even remember everything we talked about, but trust us — it was chaotic, fun...

Just Use Your Free Will and Change the Date of Your Birthday Ft Deji Vu 22.12.2025

Welcome to another episode of Faking Adulthood, home of the fake adults. I’m your host Rita Balogun, and this week I’m joined by returning co-host Deji Vu.. yes, he’s back… and no, he won’t be back again. In this episode, we get into dating, unpack our so-called “traumas”, and Deji attempts to play therapist while we overshare like true adults who definitely have it all together. The conversation...

And Then I Discovered Running Was Making Me Shorter?? Ft Yemi Ogunmefun 15.12.2025

Welcome to Faking Adulthood — home of the fake adults. In this episode, Rita B is joined by Yemi Ogunmefun for what is basically a full-on girl chat. We talk adulting, lovers, running (and its very suspicious side effects), life updates, and absolutely nothing — in the best way possible. Expect laughs, relatable chaos, and honest conversations about figuring life out while pretending to be grown....

I manifest love by eating meals for two ft Rhea Ellen 08.12.2025

Hey guys! Welcome back to another episode of Faking Adulthood — home of the fake adults! I’m your host Rita Balogun, joined today by my co-host Rhea Ellen. In this episode, we dive into DVLA chaos, dating and lovers, adulting fails, and the accidental creation of a brand-new friendship. It’s a super fun, unhinged, very Faking Adulthood-coded episode — hope you enjoy it! ✨ If you love the pod, don...

Chat GPT lied to me… again! Ft Yasmina aka Chowmina 01.12.2025

Hey guys! Welcome back to Faking Adulthood, the home of the fake adults doing their best. Today’s co-host is the iconic Yasmina (aka Chowmina) — certified foodie, nearly qualified Tax advisor, and chaos enthusiast. In this episode, we dive into: ChatGPT lying to us (again) Adulting struggles nobody prepared us for Random nonsense that means absolutely nothing… but feels essential If you love funny...

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