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Is This Adulting?

340 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 292 ratings

Is This Adulting? is the mental health comedy podcast you never knew you needed! Each week join Chris and Steven, as they welcome guests you love, play games, chat about mental health and discuss topics ranging from addiction to fast food mascots. Stop by each Thursday for a new episode; And remember kids: Be Happy, Stay Healthy, and Go Hug Someone!

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Episodes

131: Butthole Emergency (ft. Grace Helbig)

December 12, 2019 05:30 - 1 hour - 66 MB

Grace Helbig (@gracehelbig) of Not Too Deep and This Might Get Weird joined Steven in LA this week to talk about the crucial stuff. We chat mental health, terrible bodily betrayals and the best emo bands we knew too well... Recommendation was Not Too Deep Music by The Collection

130.5: An Interlude

December 05, 2019 09:49 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

The boys are on vacation this week, but that didn't stop Steven from hitting you with some updates from the road!  Music by The Collection

130: Turkey Daddy, Bumper Mommy (ft. Adal Rifai)

November 28, 2019 15:45 - 1 hour - 66.5 MB

Adal Rifai (@adalrifai) from Hello From the Magic Tavern and Hey Riddle Riddle stops by the show this week to chat with Steven. It's a mini-topic episode as they discuss books, improv, and Turkey day!  Recommendation: Hey Riddle Riddle Music by The Collection

130: Adal Rifai Returns!

November 28, 2019 15:45 - 1 hour - 66.5 MB

Adal Rifai (@adalrifai) from Hello From the Magic Tavern and Hey Riddle Riddle stops by the show this week to chat with Steven. It's a mini-topic episode as they discuss books, improv, and Turkey day!  Recommendation: Hey Riddle Riddle Music by The Collection

129: What a Gift! (ft. Lucy Fitzgerald)

November 21, 2019 05:06 - 1 hour - 89.1 MB

Lucy Fitzgerald (@LucyFitz46) from Wine and Crime (@WineandCrimePod) joins Steven this week. They discuss the effects of travel on anxiety, how many teeth Lucy has collected, and tell their spookiest stories.  Recommendation: You Must Remember This... Music by The Collection

129: Lucy Fitzgerald is Back!

November 21, 2019 05:06 - 1 hour - 89.1 MB

Lucy Fitzgerald (@LucyFitz46) from Wine and Crime (@WineandCrimePod) joins Steven this week. They discuss the effects of travel on anxiety, how many teeth Lucy has collected, and tell their spookiest stories.  Recommendation: You Must Remember This... Music by The Collection

128: The Emo Resurgence (ft. Preeti Chhibber)

November 14, 2019 15:41 - 1 hour - 78.7 MB

Preeti Chhibber (@runwithskizzers) joins Steven this week. The format is reversed, the emo kids reign supreme as they have a conversation in their own language, and Preeti shares her experiences. Recommendation: High School and Hey, I'm Just Like You from Tegan and Sara Music by The Collection

128: Preeti Chhibber

November 14, 2019 15:41 - 1 hour - 78.7 MB

Preeti Chhibber (@runwithskizzers) joins Steven this week. The format is reversed, the emo kids reign supreme as they have a conversation in their own language, and Preeti shares her experiences. Recommendation: High School and Hey, I'm Just Like You from Tegan and Sara Music by The Collection

127: Day Bidet (ft. Barbara Dunkelman)

November 07, 2019 06:03 - 1 hour - 71.8 MB

Barbara Dunkelman (@Bdunkelman) joins Steven and guest Co-host Amanda Jacobson (@Amander007) to chat about how things have been over the last few months. The gang learns a lot about celebrities and the enneagram comes up AGAIN!  Recommendation: Good Morning From Hell Music by The Collection

127: Barbara Dunkelman Returns!

November 07, 2019 06:03 - 1 hour - 71.8 MB

Barbara Dunkelman (@Bdunkelman) joins Steven and guest Co-host Amanda Jacobson (@Amander007) to chat about how things have been over the last few months. The gang learns a lot about celebrities and the enneagram comes up AGAIN!  Recommendation: Good Morning From Hell Music by The Collection

126: Dumpster Brain (ft. Courtney Enlow)

October 31, 2019 04:30 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

Courtney Enlow (@courtenlow) of SYFY WIRE FANGRRLS, Strong Female Characters and Trends Like These joins Steven this week. Both of their brains are massive garbage fires. Watch as they talk about baby beverages, Courtney's mental health journey, and things they missed. No one missed Star Wars though... Don't worry.  Recommendation: Office Ladies Music by The Collection

126: Courtney Enlow is Back!

October 31, 2019 04:30 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

Courtney Enlow (@courtenlow) of SYFY WIRE FANGRRLS, Strong Female Characters and Trends Like These joins Steven this week. Both of their brains are massive garbage fires. Watch as they talk about baby beverages, Courtney's mental health journey, and things they missed. No one missed Star Wars though... Don't worry.  Recommendation: Office Ladies Music by The Collection

125: Steven Pacheco

October 24, 2019 04:30 - 1 hour - 87 MB

TW: Self-Harm and Suicide Discussion (during the main topic) Steven Pacheco (@TraceEvPod) joins Steven this week to chat about the severity that depression can often reach. A new superhero is born, feelings are felt, and a hellish cereal drink comes on the scene. Music By The Collection

125: Antboy is Coming! (ft. Steven Pacheco)

October 24, 2019 04:30 - 1 hour - 87 MB

TW: Self-Harm and Suicide Discussion (during the main topic) Steven Pacheco (@TraceEvPod) joins Steven this week to chat about the severity that depression can often reach. A new superhero is born, feelings are felt, and a hellish cereal drink comes on the scene. Music By The Collection

124: Sarah Werner is Back!

October 10, 2019 04:52 - 1 hour - 97 MB

Sarah Werner joins the boys this week. The trio of "-andy"s is born, we have an extended mental health check in, and Sarah introduces us to her terrifying fiction in a new game!  Music By The Collection Recommendation:Creepy: A Horror Podcast

124: ITA Goes CTU (ft. Sarah Werner)

October 10, 2019 04:52 - 1 hour - 97 MB

Sarah Werner joins the boys this week. The trio of "-andy"s is born, we have an extended mental health check in, and Sarah introduces us to her terrifying fiction in a new game!  Music By The Collection Recommendation:Creepy: A Horror Podcast

123: Meat Carpet (ft. Steve Berg)

October 03, 2019 04:30 - 1 hour - 74.7 MB

Steve Berg (@Bergmaster5000) from Voyage to the Stars and other things you love like The Good Place joins the boys this week. They chat imposter syndrome, water butlers, and electric sisters... Music by The Collection Recommendation: The Clearing

123: Steve Berg

October 03, 2019 04:30 - 1 hour - 74.7 MB

Steve Berg (@Bergmaster5000) from Voyage to the Stars and other things you love like The Good Place joins the boys this week. They chat imposter syndrome, water butlers, and electric sisters... Music by The Collection Recommendation: The Clearing

122: You Had A Bad Day (ft. Barbara Dunkelman)

September 26, 2019 04:15 - 1 hour - 82.6 MB

Barbara Dunkelman (@bdunkelman) joins the guys again to chat about everything under the sun. The gang gets real about imposter syndrome, Daniel Powter sees a resurgence, and they become human thesauruses.  Recommendation: The Dollop UK & Black Sox Music by The Collection

122: Barbara Dunkelman

September 26, 2019 04:15 - 1 hour - 82.6 MB

Barbara Dunkelman (@bdunkelman) joins the guys again to chat about everything under the sun. The gang gets real about imposter syndrome, Daniel Powter sees a resurgence, and they become human thesauruses.  Recommendation: The Dollop UK & Black Sox Music by The Collection

121: Cheese Bag (ft. Brooke Breit)

September 19, 2019 04:30 - 1 hour - 79.7 MB

Brooke Breit (@brookebreit) from Jackbox games and Hello From the Magic Tavern joins the boys this week. Steven and Brooke talk about Black Mirror, lament the loss of Broad city, and Chris tries his best to cope with his cohost's lust for power in the game. Recommendation: Voyage to the Stars, Season 2 Music by The Collection 

121: Brooke Breit

September 19, 2019 04:30 - 1 hour - 79.7 MB

Brooke Breit (@brookebreit) from Jackbox games and Hello From the Magic Tavern joins the boys this week. Steven and Brooke talk about Black Mirror, lament the loss of Broad city, and Chris tries his best to cope with his cohost's lust for power in the game. Recommendation: Voyage to the Stars, Season 2 Music by The Collection 

120: Windy Blaster (ft. Ian Chillag)

September 12, 2019 04:30 - 1 hour - 83.2 MB

Ian Chillag (@IanChillag) of Everything is Alive joins the guys this week to chat about anxiety, childhood pranks, and to find out how truthful the pics are! Recommendation: Schitt's Creek Music by The Collection

120: Ian Chillag

September 12, 2019 04:30 - 1 hour - 83.2 MB

Ian Chillag (@IanChillag) of Everything is Alive joins the guys this week to chat about anxiety, childhood pranks, and to find out how truthful the pics are! Recommendation: Schitt's Creek Music by The Collection

119: The Baby Episode (ft. Kenyon Laing)

September 05, 2019 04:30 - 1 hour - 88.5 MB

Kenyon Laing (@KenyonLaing) of Wine and Crime joins the boys this week. They definitely play a game and they definitely talk about mental health. That is all I can recall because I am uploading this from the delivery room. Please to enjoy... Music By The Collection Recommendation: Babies

119: Kenyon Laing Returns!

September 05, 2019 04:30 - 1 hour - 88.5 MB

Kenyon Laing (@KenyonLaing) of Wine and Crime joins the boys this week. They definitely play a game and they definitely talk about mental health. That is all I can recall because I am uploading this from the delivery room. Please to enjoy... Music By The Collection Recommendation: Babies

Anxiety Road Trip: Lindsey Kelk

August 29, 2019 04:30 - 1 hour - 75.2 MB

The Anxiety Road trip comes to an end this week with one of the most wonderful humans we have had the pleasure to know. Do you like wrestling? Do you like bad country songs? How about cats? WE'VE GOT A SHOW FOR YOU! Music by The Collection Recommendation: Mindhunter

Anxiety Road Trip: Riley Silverman

August 22, 2019 04:30 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

Riley Silverman (@RileyJSilverman) sits down with the boys to talk about her D&D adventures and all of the 90s sitcoms you forgot that you loved!  Music By The Collection Recommendation: 22 Hours-An American Nightmare

Anxiety Road Trip: Ryan Copple

August 15, 2019 04:30 - 1 hour - 76.5 MB

Ryan Copple (rwcopple) joins the boys to chat about video games and the affect they can have on mental health. We pet dogs and chat about Voyage to the Stars.  Music By The Collection Recommendation was The Dollop

Anxiety Road Trip: Tybee Diskin

August 08, 2019 04:25 - 1 hour - 69.2 MB

Tybee Diskin (@hellotybeeren) joined the boys on their road trip to chat about inner children, motorcycle rides, and pointless bean stories... Music by The Collection

118: Simone de Rochefort

August 01, 2019 04:30 - 1 hour - 69.3 MB

Simone de Rochefort (@doomquasar) joins the boys this week as they return to form. Songs are sung, Chris delivers a harrowing Disney tale, and the gang discusses the translations of a removed Lion King song... Music By The Collection and purple-planet.com Recommendation was Ephemeral.

118: Be Prepared! (ft. Simone de Rochefort)

August 01, 2019 04:30 - 1 hour - 69.3 MB

Simone de Rochefort (@doomquasar) joins the boys this week as they return to form. Songs are sung, Chris delivers a harrowing Disney tale, and the gang discusses the translations of a removed Lion King song... Music By The Collection and purple-planet.com Recommendation was Ephemeral.

117: Heart to Heart

July 25, 2019 11:50 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MB

This week the guys are flying solo. They just wanted to fill you in on the state of their mental health, why the schedule has been weird, and when you can expect a return to your regularly scheduled programming. Music by The Collection

Anxiety Road Trip: Theresa Thorn

July 18, 2019 04:30 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

The boys are taking some time off this week, but never fear! There is still this wonderful interview with Theresa Thorn! We sat down at Maximum Fun HQ to chat about growing up, mental health, and her new book "It Feels Good To Be Yourself".  Check it out HERE Music by The Collection

116: Kelsey Darragh and Jared Lucas

July 11, 2019 04:30 - 1 hour - 68.2 MB

Kelsey Darragh (@kelseydarragh) and Jared Lucas (@KapSlap) join the boys this week to chat about anxiety within relationships. A new game gets tried out, Steven gets power hungry, and Jared creates a lovable old man... Recommendation: JV Club with Janet Varney Music by: The Collection and purple-planet.com

116: Dear Old Gentle Boy (ft. Kelsey Darragh and Jared Lucas)

July 11, 2019 04:30 - 1 hour - 68.2 MB

Kelsey Darragh (@kelseydarragh) and Jared Lucas (@KapSlap) join the boys this week to chat about anxiety within relationships. A new game gets tried out, Steven gets power hungry, and Jared creates a lovable old man... Recommendation: JV Club with Janet Varney Music by: The Collection and purple-planet.com

Anxiety Road Trip: Kinda Funny

July 10, 2019 00:30 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

Greg Miller (@gameovergreggy) and Nick Scarpino (@Nick_Scarpino) of Kinda Funny (@KindaFunnyVids) join the guys for an interview as they continue on their Anxiety Road Trip! They chat about imposter syndrome, fan interaction, and airport terminals!  Music by The Collection

115: Steven's Tough Day (ft. Janet Varney and Hal Lublin)

July 04, 2019 08:33 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

Recorded live from PodX 2019 in Nashville, TN.  Past guests Janet Varney (@janetvarney) and Hal Lublin (@hallublin) join the boys LIVE to discuss hitting people in the face with doors, how their cons went, and to try on fun costumes!  Recommendation: Confidently Insecure Music By The Collection and Purple-planet.com

115: LIVE from PodX 2019

July 04, 2019 08:33 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

Recorded live from PodX 2019 in Nashville, TN.  Past guests Janet Varney (@janetvarney) and Hal Lublin (@hallublin) join the boys LIVE to discuss hitting people in the face with doors, how their cons went, and to try on fun costumes!  Recommendation: Confidently Insecure Music By The Collection and Purple-planet.com

Anxiety Road Trip: Hannah Gelb

July 03, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains brief mention of sexual assault. We continue on our road trip as we stop through San Diego, CA to chat with friend of the show Hannah Gelb (@hizzlegizzle) from Hannalyze This (@hannahlyzepod)! This one went off the rails at the very beginning and never got back on IN THE BEST WAY.  Music by The Collection

Anxiety Road Trip: Ella Mielniczenko

July 01, 2019 05:29 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

The boys continue on their journey, this time in LA. They dropped by the Buzzfeed HQ to chat with editor Ella Mielniczenko (@heyyyella). They talk about revisiting childhood homes, relationships between creators and what drives them to do the work they each do. All while sipping on delicious seltzers that were thrust upon them through kindness and intimidation... Music By The Collection

114: True Dogtective (ft. Ashley Flowers)

June 27, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 66.8 MB

Ashley Flowers (@Ash_Flowers) of Crime Junkie (@crimejunkiepod) joins the guys this week to chat about unplugging from work. They launch a new canine podcast, speak on the stresses of overworking, and Steven battles Ashley in an intense game. Recommendation: The Dollop Music by The Collection and purple-planet.com  

114: Ashley Flowers

June 27, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 66.8 MB

Ashley Flowers (@Ash_Flowers) of Crime Junkie (@crimejunkiepod) joins the guys this week to chat about unplugging from work. They launch a new canine podcast, speak on the stresses of overworking, and Steven battles Ashley in an intense game. Recommendation: The Dollop Music by The Collection and purple-planet.com  

Anxiety Road Trip: Barbara Dunkelman

June 26, 2019 03:13 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

It's the first stop of the boys' first annual Anxiety Road Trip. Today they stopped through Austin, TX to tour Rooster Teeth HQ, eat lunch at "meat disneyland", and sit down with the always wonderful Barbara Dunkelman (@bdunkelman) to chat about mental health, very private caves, and the falsity of the Jonas Brothers... Music by The Collection

113: Vanessa Zoltan

June 20, 2019 04:27 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Vanessa Zoltan (@vanessamzoltan) of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text (@hpsacredtext) joins the guys this week to chat about spirituality. Chris fights for a game victory, Vanessa fawns over British baking shows, and Steven probably does something funny... right? Recommendation: Getting Curious w/Jonathan Van Ness Music by The Collection and purple-planet.com

113: Serious Sponge (ft. Vanessa Zoltan)

June 20, 2019 04:27 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Vanessa Zoltan (@vanessamzoltan) of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text (@hpsacredtext) joins the guys this week to chat about spirituality. Chris fights for a game victory, Vanessa fawns over British baking shows, and Steven probably does something funny... right? Recommendation: Getting Curious w/Jonathan Van Ness Music by The Collection and purple-planet.com

112: Master of Death (ft. Heather Antos)

June 13, 2019 04:32 - 1 hour - 85.1 MB

Heather Antos (@HeatherAntos) stops by the show this week to chat about living with High Functioning PTSD. Heather and Steven bond over Joe "The Box King" and Chris fights to the death with Heather in the game... Recommendation: Factually w/Adam Conover Music by The Collection and purple-planet.com

112: Heather Antos

June 13, 2019 04:32 - 1 hour - 85.1 MB

Heather Antos (@HeatherAntos) stops by the show this week to chat about living with High Functioning PTSD. Heather and Steven bond over Joe "The Box King" and Chris fights to the death with Heather in the game... Recommendation: Factually w/Adam Conover Music by The Collection and purple-planet.com

111: Pizza Valleys (ft. Kelsey Impicciche)

June 06, 2019 07:30 - 1 hour - 68.7 MB

Kelsey Impicciche (@kelseydangerous) joins the boys this week to chat about motivation and how to hold onto it. Pizzas are discussed, Steven finds another trade paperback fan, and a fan favorite game returns to regain it's dominance... Recommendation: It Feels Good to Be Yourself by Theresa Thorne Music by The Collection and purple-planet.com Check out the Rad Lib in the show notes at isthisadultingpod.com

111: Kelsey Impicciche

June 06, 2019 07:30 - 1 hour - 68.7 MB

Kelsey Impicciche (@kelseydangerous) joins the boys this week to chat about motivation and how to hold onto it. Pizzas are discussed, Steven finds another trade paperback fan, and a fan favorite game returns to regain it's dominance... Recommendation: It Feels Good to Be Yourself by Theresa Thorne Music by The Collection and purple-planet.com Check out the Rad Lib in the show notes at isthisadultingpod.com

Guests

Adal Rifai
5 Episodes
Hal Lublin
5 Episodes
Travis McElroy
4 Episodes
Janet Varney
3 Episodes
Riley Silverman
3 Episodes
allegra frank
2 Episodes
Ashley Flowers
2 Episodes
Brooke Gittings
2 Episodes
Helen Zaltzman
2 Episodes
Jordan Morris
2 Episodes
Lauren Shippen
2 Episodes
Paul Gilmartin
2 Episodes
Ross Blocher
2 Episodes
Steven Ray Morris
2 Episodes
Symphony Sanders
2 Episodes
Matt Apodaca
1 Episode
Theresa Thorn
1 Episode

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