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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

Real Talk-Steven Pappas

August 06, 2018 15:36 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

CW: Suicide/self-harm, blood, death of a loved one On this month's Real Talk, Steven shares his story with the listeners. This is only the 4th time he has ever talked about it, so many details are spared, but he wanted to share this piece of himself with the listeners. He also makes jokes when he is nervous... For the follow-up discussion, head over to patreon.com/isthisadulting!

70: Samers (ft. Amanda Jacobson)

August 02, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MB

Amanda Jacobson (@amander007) of Wine & Crime (@wineandcrimepod) joins Steven this week for a different type of episode. There are still laughs, but the two have a lot of genuine discussion, tattoo 101 is in session, and they chat about being "Too Much" Music by The Collection and purple-planet.com

70: Amanda Jacobson Returns!

August 02, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MB

Amanda Jacobson (@amander007) of Wine & Crime (@wineandcrimepod) joins Steven this week for a different type of episode. There are still laughs, but the two have a lot of genuine discussion, tattoo 101 is in session, and they chat about being "Too Much" Music by The Collection and purple-planet.com

69: Woke Daddy (ft. Julia Morizawa)

July 26, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 97.2 MB

Julia Morizawa (@juliamorizawa) joins the guys this week! The gang talks about board games, a brave challenger emerges from nowhere, we look at fake news, and Julia discusses addiction and recovery.  Musics by The Collection and purple-planet.com Visit Patreon.com/isthisadulting to join the support family Check out Songfinch.com and use the promo code "ADULTING" at checkout for $20 off your song from scratch

69: Julia Morizawa

July 26, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 97.2 MB

Julia Morizawa (@juliamorizawa) joins the guys this week! The gang talks about board games, a brave challenger emerges from nowhere, we look at fake news, and Julia discusses addiction and recovery.  Musics by The Collection and purple-planet.com Visit Patreon.com/isthisadulting to join the support family Check out Songfinch.com and use the promo code "ADULTING" at checkout for $20 off your song from scratch

68: Travis McElroy

July 19, 2018 04:00 - 2 hours - 129 MB

Travis McElroy (@travismcelroy) stops by this week to conquer the record for longest episode ever! A beloved segment returns, the boys pen a new song, and Travis chats about what self-care really means!  Check out The Adventure Zone Graphic Novel OUT NOW!  Music by: The Collection & purple-planet.com

68: On The Bidet (ft. Travis McElroy)

July 19, 2018 04:00 - 2 hours - 129 MB

Travis McElroy (@travismcelroy) stops by this week to conquer the record for longest episode ever! A beloved segment returns, the boys pen a new song, and Travis chats about what self-care really means!  Check out The Adventure Zone Graphic Novel OUT NOW!  Music by: The Collection & purple-planet.com

67: Tooba-stank (ft. Rabia Chaudry)

July 12, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 90.4 MB

Rabia Chaudry (@rabiasquared) of Undisclosed (@undisclosedpod) and The 45th (@45thpod) stops by to chat with the guys this week! The gang talks about cleaning habits, Steven recounts the greatest test of his life, Rabia tests her strange book knowledge, Chris pens a bestseller, and they discuss mental health in religious communities.  Music by The Collection & purple-planet.com Show Notes: https://isthisadultingpod.com/shownotes/

67: Rabia Chaudry

July 12, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 90.4 MB

Rabia Chaudry (@rabiasquared) of Undisclosed (@undisclosedpod) and The 45th (@45thpod) stops by to chat with the guys this week! The gang talks about cleaning habits, Steven recounts the greatest test of his life, Rabia tests her strange book knowledge, Chris pens a bestseller, and they discuss mental health in religious communities.  Music by The Collection & purple-planet.com Show Notes: https://isthisadultingpod.com/shownotes/

66: Clifford v. Godzilla (ft. Allegra Ringo)

July 05, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MB

Allegra Ringo (@allegraringo) stops by the show this week! Steven makes his return from the beach, the gang discusses some difficult choices, a fan-favorite game makes it's triumphant return, Chris creates a new Lion King villain, and Allegra has opinions about snacks.  Music by The Collection and purple-planet.com Go to Songfinch.com and enter code "ADULTING" to get $20 off your song from scratch! Visit us at patreon.com/isthisadulting

66: Allegra Ringo

July 05, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MB

Allegra Ringo (@allegraringo) stops by the show this week! Steven makes his return from the beach, the gang discusses some difficult choices, a fan-favorite game makes it's triumphant return, Chris creates a new Lion King villain, and Allegra has opinions about snacks.  Music by The Collection and purple-planet.com Go to Songfinch.com and enter code "ADULTING" to get $20 off your song from scratch! Visit us at patreon.com/isthisadulting

Real Talk-Lucy of Wine & Crime

July 02, 2018 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

On this month's Real Talk, Steven is on vacation. Chris is joined by Lucy from Wine & Crime to chat about social anxiety and introversion.  Hear the rest of the conversation at patreon.com/isthisadulting

65: The Lola Bunny Incident (ft. Victoria Rogers)

June 28, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MB

Victoria Rogers (@mimimerlot), the awesome DM from The Broadswords (@thebroadswords), stops by to chat about which cartoon characters are the most attractive. Chris wants your pictures, Steven reveals his one true love, the game gets out of hand, and Victoria talks D&D while the gang waxes poetic about The Adventure Zone.  Podcast Recommendation: Sawbones Music By The Collection Check out patreon.com/isthisadulting

65: Victoria Rogers

June 28, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MB

Victoria Rogers (@mimimerlot), the awesome DM from The Broadswords (@thebroadswords), stops by to chat about which cartoon characters are the most attractive. Chris wants your pictures, Steven reveals his one true love, the game gets out of hand, and Victoria talks D&D while the gang waxes poetic about The Adventure Zone.  Podcast Recommendation: Sawbones Music By The Collection Check out patreon.com/isthisadulting

64: Em Schulz

June 21, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 91.9 MB

Em (@TheEmSchulz) from And That's Why We Drink (ATWWDpodcast) drops by to chat about the lists we all make. Em is pretty bummed by a toy jingle, Chris debuts a new game, the gang discusses the intricacies of webbed hands, and Steven makes a public statement. Check out the wish items HERE Podcast Recommendation: Bubble Music by The Collection

64: Bag of Cats (ft. Em Schulz)

June 21, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 91.9 MB

Em (@TheEmSchulz) from And That's Why We Drink (ATWWDpodcast) drops by to chat about the lists we all make. Em is pretty bummed by a toy jingle, Chris debuts a new game, the gang discusses the intricacies of webbed hands, and Steven makes a public statement. Check out the wish items HERE Podcast Recommendation: Bubble Music by The Collection

63: Yummy Buns (ft. Christine Schiefer)

June 14, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 94.2 MB

Christine Schiefer (@xtineschiefer) from And That's Why We Drink (@ATWWDpodcast) stops by the show this week to go on trial in the courtroom of hilarity. She and Steven debate the merits of elephants, Guy Fieri saves the day, and the gang discusses new age spirituality.  Podcast Recommendation: The Bright Sessions (@brightpodcast) Music by The Collection

63: Christine Schiefer

June 14, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 94.2 MB

Christine Schiefer (@xtineschiefer) from And That's Why We Drink (@ATWWDpodcast) stops by the show this week to go on trial in the courtroom of hilarity. She and Steven debate the merits of elephants, Guy Fieri saves the day, and the gang discusses new age spirituality.  Podcast Recommendation: The Bright Sessions (@brightpodcast) Music by The Collection

62: Seasons of Hugs (ft. Gillian Pensavalle)

June 07, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 84.7 MB

Gillian Pensavalle (@gillianwithag) from the amazing The Hamilcast (@thehamilcast) joins the guys this week to talk about, what else, Hamilton! Swiper returns, Steven and Chris have an on-air battle about freezer pops, a new take on an old classic premieres, and the gang discusses the power of Lin Manuel-Miranda. Recommendation this week: The Brain Candy Podcast Music By The Collection

62: Gillian Pensavalle

June 07, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 84.7 MB

Gillian Pensavalle (@gillianwithag) from the amazing The Hamilcast (@thehamilcast) joins the guys this week to talk about, what else, Hamilton! Swiper returns, Steven and Chris have an on-air battle about freezer pops, a new take on an old classic premieres, and the gang discusses the power of Lin Manuel-Miranda. Recommendation this week: The Brain Candy Podcast Music By The Collection

Real Talk- Josh Hallmark

June 04, 2018 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

Content Warnings: Sexual abuse, alcohol abuse, physical and sexual assault, & self-harm.   This month on Real Talk, Steven is joined by Josh Hallmark as he shares his story of trauma, and how he processed it.  For the rest of the conversation go to patreon.com/isthisadulting

61: Olivia James

May 31, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 78.3 MB

Chris sounds a little different this week as Olivia James of the Super Serious Social Justice Podcast (@sssjcast) joins the show. Steven chats about Solo, while the gang discusses their idea of what a cat is, play a returning favorite game, and chat about autism.  Podcast Recommendation: Hannahlyze This (@hannahlyzepod) Music By The Collection

61: Brain'll Do That (ft. Olivia James)

May 31, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 78.3 MB

Chris sounds a little different this week as Olivia James of the Super Serious Social Justice Podcast (@sssjcast) joins the show. Steven chats about Solo, while the gang discusses their idea of what a cat is, play a returning favorite game, and chat about autism.  Podcast Recommendation: Hannahlyze This (@hannahlyzepod) Music By The Collection

60: Whisker's Night Out (ft. Briggon Snow)

May 24, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 85.5 MB

Briggon Snow (@briggonsnow) of the hit podcast The Bright Sessions joins Chris and Steven this week to chat about the best and worst movie sequels, stripper names, discover where celebs got their starts and to discuss what meaning we ascribe to the possessions in our lives.  Podcast Recommendation: The Hamilcast Music By The Collection

60: Briggon Snow

May 24, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 85.5 MB

Briggon Snow (@briggonsnow) of the hit podcast The Bright Sessions joins Chris and Steven this week to chat about the best and worst movie sequels, stripper names, discover where celebs got their starts and to discuss what meaning we ascribe to the possessions in our lives.  Podcast Recommendation: The Hamilcast Music By The Collection

59: Geek History Lesson

May 17, 2018 04:30 - 1 hour - 76.2 MB

Ashley and Jason of Geek History Lesson stop by to chat about their comic Jupiter Jet, play a favorite game, talk childhood cartoons, and discuss Jared's Discount Steak Warehouse! Podcast Recommendation: And That's Why We Drink Music By The Collection

59: Discount Steak Warehouse (ft. Geek History Lesson)

May 17, 2018 04:30 - 1 hour - 76.2 MB

Ashley and Jason of Geek History Lesson stop by to chat about their comic Jupiter Jet, play a favorite game, talk childhood cartoons, and discuss Jared's Discount Steak Warehouse! Podcast Recommendation: And That's Why We Drink Music By The Collection

58: Megan Hesse

May 10, 2018 04:30 - 1 hour - 80.6 MB

Megan Hesse of Oh No! Lit Class! joins the show to seek sage advice, the gang wonders about Beth, Steven introduces a new wedding tradition, and Chris talks about anxiety related habits. Podcast Recommendation: Wine & Crime Music By The Collection

58: The Shepsi Zone (ft. Megan Hesse)

May 10, 2018 04:30 - 1 hour - 80.6 MB

Megan Hesse of Oh No! Lit Class! joins the show to seek sage advice, the gang wonders about Beth, Steven introduces a new wedding tradition, and Chris talks about anxiety related habits. Podcast Recommendation: Wine & Crime Music By The Collection

Real Talk – Chris Grimmett

May 07, 2018 04:30 - 51 minutes - 94 MB

On this month's episode of real talk, Chris is going to get into the details of what led him to co-create the podcast. Hear the rest of the conversation at Patreon.com/isthisadulting

57: Ross Blocher

May 03, 2018 04:35 - 1 hour - 79.3 MB

Ross Blocher joins the guys to chat about, among other things, Urine Therapy! They all bond over a classic sitcom, Chris asks about a perfect weekend, Steven's nightmare RETURNS, and Ross talks about information overload! Podcast Recommendation: Sleep With Me Music By The Collection

57: The Golden Boys (ft. Ross Blocher)

May 03, 2018 04:35 - 1 hour - 79.3 MB

Ross Blocher joins the guys to chat about, among other things, Urine Therapy! They all bond over a classic sitcom, Chris asks about a perfect weekend, Steven's nightmare RETURNS, and Ross talks about information overload! Podcast Recommendation: Sleep With Me Music By The Collection

56: Biscuit Sandwiches (ft. Hannah Gelb)

April 26, 2018 05:49 - 1 hour - 85.5 MB

This week: Hannah Gelb (@hizzlegizzle) of Hannahlyze This (@hannahlyzepod) joins the guys. A conversation about breakfast goes off the rails, Hannah remembers a fast food joint of days gone by, Chris tries his best to answer trivia, and Steven is quite the people pleaser. Podcast Recommendation: Within the Wires Music By The Collection

56: Hannah Gelb

April 26, 2018 05:49 - 1 hour - 85.5 MB

This week: Hannah Gelb (@hizzlegizzle) of Hannahlyze This (@hannahlyzepod) joins the guys. A conversation about breakfast goes off the rails, Hannah remembers a fast food joint of days gone by, Chris tries his best to answer trivia, and Steven is quite the people pleaser. Podcast Recommendation: Within the Wires Music By The Collection

55: Jeffrey Cranor

April 19, 2018 04:30 - 1 hour - 103 MB

This week the guys are joined by Jeffrey Cranor (@happierman) from Welcome to Night Vale (@nightvaleradio). Jeffrey enters the courtroom, The gang becomes SHELF aware, Steven finds some truly horrifying book reviews, and Chris tries out his best Zumbo impression. Recommendation this week: Wonderful! Music by: The Collection

55: Khan’s Dental School (ft. Jeffrey Cranor)

April 19, 2018 04:30 - 1 hour - 103 MB

This week the guys are joined by Jeffrey Cranor (@happierman) from Welcome to Night Vale (@nightvaleradio). Jeffrey enters the courtroom, The gang becomes SHELF aware, Steven finds some truly horrifying book reviews, and Chris tries out his best Zumbo impression. Recommendation this week: Wonderful! Music by: The Collection

54: Renee Colvert

April 12, 2018 04:30 - 1 hour - 97.8 MB

This Week: The guys are joined by Renee Colvert from MaxFun’s Can I pet Your Dog?. They have some major power issues, discuss the fate of a childhood icon, Chris reveals truly haunting tattoos, Steven’s pledge approaches reality, and Renee talks about how dogs can affect mental health. Podcast Recommendation: We Got This! With Mark & Hal Music by: The Collection

54: Angry Pika-Gods (ft. Renee Colvert)

April 12, 2018 04:30 - 1 hour - 97.8 MB

This Week: The guys are joined by Renee Colvert from MaxFun’s Can I pet Your Dog?. They have some major power issues, discuss the fate of a childhood icon, Chris reveals truly haunting tattoos, Steven’s pledge approaches reality, and Renee talks about how dogs can affect mental health. Podcast Recommendation: We Got This! With Mark & Hal Music by: The Collection

53.5: The ITA Anniversary Extravaganza

April 06, 2018 04:30 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB

Chris and Steven are here for a bonus episode celebrating one year of podcasting. Steven makes a pledge he can’t take back, Chris discusses the grits bowl, The guys answer some listener questions, hear from some friends, and spill the beans on some NEWS. Music by The Collection

53: Tracy Gibbons

April 05, 2018 04:30 - 1 hour - 133 MB

This Week the guys are joined by Tracy Gibbons (@Carouselambra1) of The Broadswords podcast (@TheBroadswords). Hilarity ensues as Chris reflects on his bodybuidling career, Tracy brings up fitness and it’s relationship to mental health, Steven reveals an Easter secret, and the gang channels their inner pokemon… Podcast Recommendation: Still Buffering Music by The Collection

53: Rowdy Pokemon (ft. Tracy Gibbons)

April 05, 2018 04:30 - 1 hour - 133 MB

This Week the guys are joined by Tracy Gibbons (@Carouselambra1) of The Broadswords podcast (@TheBroadswords). Hilarity ensues as Chris reflects on his bodybuidling career, Tracy brings up fitness and it’s relationship to mental health, Steven reveals an Easter secret, and the gang channels their inner pokemon… Podcast Recommendation: Still Buffering Music by The Collection

Real Talk – Listener Cheyenne

April 02, 2018 04:30 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

CW: Divorce & Suicide Discussion; Chris is off today, but Steven sat down to get real with listener Cheyenne. She discusses her history with mental illness, the ways she has coped with it, and the importance of having someone to encourage you to seek help! Listen to the rest of the conversation at patreon.com/isthisadulting

52: I Need A Baby (ft. Sarah Werner)

March 29, 2018 04:30 - 1 hour - 92.7 MB

This Week: The guys are joined by Sarah Werner of Girl in Space and The Write Now Podcast. Steven pulls his cohost aside, Chris creates his personal heaven, they all discover which musical artist needs a baby, and Sarah brings up the topic of difficult conversations. This Week’s Pod Recommendation: HANNAHLYZE THIS Music by The Collection

52: Sarah Werner

March 29, 2018 04:30 - 1 hour - 92.7 MB

This Week: The guys are joined by Sarah Werner of Girl in Space and The Write Now Podcast. Steven pulls his cohost aside, Chris creates his personal heaven, they all discover which musical artist needs a baby, and Sarah brings up the topic of difficult conversations. This Week’s Pod Recommendation: HANNAHLYZE THIS Music by The Collection

51: Motivation Boyz (ft. Drew Ackerman)

March 22, 2018 04:30 - 1 hour - 96.6 MB

This Week: The guys are joined by Drew Ackerman, creator of the Sleep With Me podcast. They have a little March Madness (ITA Style), Steven faces the hardest decision of his life, Chris researches a kidney stone, and Drew chats with us about the deep, dark night. Podcast Recommendation: Can I Pet Your Dog? Music by: The Collection

51: Drew Ackerman

March 22, 2018 04:30 - 1 hour - 96.6 MB

This Week: The guys are joined by Drew Ackerman, creator of the Sleep With Me podcast. They have a little March Madness (ITA Style), Steven faces the hardest decision of his life, Chris researches a kidney stone, and Drew chats with us about the deep, dark night. Podcast Recommendation: Can I Pet Your Dog? Music by: The Collection

50: Good Christian Fun

March 15, 2018 04:30 - 1 hour - 134 MB

This Week: The guys are joined by Kevin T Porter and Caroline Ely of Good Christian Fun. They definitely earned their explicit rating this week! The gang talks about reviving Spike TV, Kevin meets a ghost from his past, Chris writes a new song, Steven gets roasted at his own wedding, and Caroline makes clear that female/male friendships are not a bad thing. Podcast Recommendation this week: Wizard and the Bruiser Music by: The Collection

50: Butthole Connection (ft. Good Christian Fun)

March 15, 2018 04:30 - 1 hour - 134 MB

This Week: The guys are joined by Kevin T Porter and Caroline Ely of Good Christian Fun. They definitely earned their explicit rating this week! The gang talks about reviving Spike TV, Kevin meets a ghost from his past, Chris writes a new song, Steven gets roasted at his own wedding, and Caroline makes clear that female/male friendships are not a bad thing. Podcast Recommendation this week: Wizard and the Bruiser Music by: The Collection

49: Lauren Shippen

March 08, 2018 05:30 - 1 hour - 89 MB

This Week: They guys are joined by Lauren Shippen (@laurenshippen), creator of The Bright Sessions podcast (@brightpodcast). Chris introduces a new medical drama, the gang debates some decisions, Steven discovers some amazing book reviews, and Lauren chats about mental health factors in social media. Podcast Recommendation: Good Christian Fun Music by The Collection

49: Feline Gun Safety (ft. Lauren Shippen)

March 08, 2018 05:30 - 1 hour - 89 MB

This Week: They guys are joined by Lauren Shippen (@laurenshippen), creator of The Bright Sessions podcast (@brightpodcast). Chris introduces a new medical drama, the gang debates some decisions, Steven discovers some amazing book reviews, and Lauren chats about mental health factors in social media. Podcast Recommendation: Good Christian Fun Music by The Collection

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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