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Adult ISHContent Creators and LGBTQIA+ JoyIn this episode of Adult ISH, we’ve teamed up with Hopelab, a social innovation lab working to remove systemic barriers to youth mental health.HopeLab just published a study that highlights how LGBTQIA+ Gen Z youth form deep emotional bonds with social media creators, impacting their mental health and sense of identity. Hopelab’s survey of 1,715 young people ages 13 to 22, reveals how these parasocial relationships provide validation and community, offering much-needed support that many lack in their offline lives. For many, TikTok and Instagram aren’t just for fun — they’re lifelines for self-expression and community. Co-hos...2024-10-2432 min
Adult ISHStanding Up For DragSeason 11 of Adult ISH is coming to a close, and we wanted to observe Pride Month by revisiting an all-time favorite episode that centers around the LGBTQ+ community and how you choose to express yourself. When we produced our “Drag Me” episode last June, there were more than 270 anti-LGBTQ+ bills being considered by state legislatures. 2023 ended with state lawmakers considering a total of 510 anti-LGBTQ+ bills. While more than 200 were defeated, 84 laws passed. And so far this year, 500-plus anti-LGBTQ+ bills have already been put forward. Adult ISH hosts Nyge Turner and Dominique “Dom” French are joined by...2024-06-1329 min
Adult ISHLife Transitions Through Young AdulthoodWhat kind of adult do you want to be? How do you evolve into that version of yourself?Adult ISH host Nyge Turner is joined by YR Media contributor Christian Romo, as he connects with Elise Hu, author, journalist, and host of TED Talks Daily – about the challenging steps she took after high school to become an adult. Elise shares why it’s important to ask for help, the power in finding mentors, and gently reminds us that you always have a chance to evolveAdult ISH is produced by YR Media and distributed by Radi...2024-05-2326 min
Adult ISHPowering Platonic Love: Keeping Someone to Count OnWe are living in a loneliness epidemic, according to the U.S. Surgeon General. And, it’s a global problem. A recent international Gallup survey showed nearly one in four people report feeling lonely - with young adults reporting the highest percentage of loneliness. So, we wanted to help by focusing on important relationships in your life, like platonic love. Host Nyge Turner brings his best friend, Josiah Percia, to Adult ISH to talk about the work they put into maintaining a long-lasting friendship. We also feature YR Stars Nubia, Jalen, and Ny’annah, who share how they...2024-05-1622 min
MindShift PodcastWhat's Lost When Books Are Banned?We're sharing an episode from our friends at the Adult ISH podcast. In light of the latest number of attempted book bans as tracked by the American Library Association (ALA), Adult ISH hosts Nyge Turner and Dominique “Dom” French speak to Traci Thomas, host of “The Stacks” podcast, and Scott Stuart, author of “My Shadow is Purple,” about how removing access to books can cause harm.Want more great ideas about teaching and learning? Subscribe to the MindShift newsletter https://www.kqed.org/newsletters/mindshift2024-05-1438 min
Adult ISHBIPOC Efforts To Fill In Food Deserts17 million households were facing food insecurity at some point in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That’s more than 12 percent of people having trouble getting a proper diet, including young folks.Adult ISH host Nyge Turner leads YR Media youth presenter Christian Romo and co-host Dominique French through some ways Black and brown people are filling a need for quality food. Bing Turner of Heritage Farmers Market breaks down how food deserts reflect systemic classism. Laura Navarro and Luis Jacobo of Urban Tilth share how their neighborhood farm is cultivating a community. And, pop-up re...2024-05-0935 min
Adult ISHMusic Moving CultureSongs like “Imagine” by John Lennon, “Fight The Power” by Public Enemy, and “Alright” by Kendrick Lamar have all become anthems that inspired people to stay in the fight for what they believed in. They were also a direct reflection of the cultures of their eras. Music continues to impact the world, and those behind the music are driving that change. Adult ISH host Nyge Turner connects with two music festival founders. Modi O, who started Trillectro. And, Carmena Woodward, also known as DJ Red Corvette, an entrepreneur who co-founded Women Sound Off. We also catch up with YR Media...2024-05-0237 min
Adult ISHHearing the Unhoused: How to Really Help Homeless YouthAbout 4.2 million people between the ages of 12 and 24 experience some form of homelessness each year in the United States, according to the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty. Adult ISH host Nyge Turner connects with Emi Nietfeld, who wrote “Acceptance,” about her experience navigating being unhoused while studying at Harvard University. Emi shares resources that can help young people manage housing insecurity and explains why youth homelessness is less about personal responsibility and more about a preventable systemic problem. Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to follow...2024-04-2524 min
Adult ISHYoung People’s Mental and Emotional HealthHow do your thoughts and emotions change going into adulthood? We know growing up is hard, but what about it is so challenging? Host Nyge Turner explores the emotional tax of growing older and shares tips on transitioning from “young” to “young adult.” Joining us in this conversation is Stephanie Santos LCSW, who specializes in providing individual therapy to teenagers and young adults who struggle with anxiety and depression. Nyge also brings in Adult ISH production assistant Jalen Black to ask some personal questions about trying to adjust to college life with AJ Deloney LCSW, a staff therapist at UChicago...2024-04-1836 min
Adult ISHStanding up for Banned BooksIn March, the American Library Association (ALA) announced 4,240 unique book titles were requested to be banned from schools and libraries last year. The latest number of attempted book bans sets a new record, by a 65-percent increase over 2022’s previous highpoint (since the ALA has been tracking book censorship statistics). Nearly half of the books targeted are written by or about people of color and/or on the LGBTQ+ spectrum. Adult ISH hosts Nyge Turner and Dominique “Dom” French kick off season 11 by speaking to Traci Thomas, host of “The Stacks” podcast, and Scott Stuart, author of “My Shadow is Purple,”...2024-04-1134 min
Adult ISHSeason 11 TrailerSeason 11 of Adult ISH delves into the complexities and nuances of young people “Standing Up.” Standing up for their rights as budding adults, their futures, the world they are inheriting, and even their innocence.Signal Award-winning co-hosts Oakland-based Nyge Turner and Atlanta-based Dominique “Dom” French return this season. Both BIPOC creators in their 20s, French and Turner, don’t sugarcoat hard truths because growing up ain’t always sweet. If you’re looking to get your sh** together as a young adult, Adult ISH was made with you in mind.Adult ISH is a production of YR Media an...2024-04-0402 min
Adult ISHBest of Adult ISHAdult ISH co-hosts Dominique “Dom” French and Nyge Turner reveal untold BTS stories, while highlighting some of the podcast’s best moments with Aubrey Gordon, Dom’s mom, and former co-host Merk Nguyen.
Adult ISH is produced by YR Media. Be sure to follow all our socials @YRAdultISH!
Our podcast is distributed by Radiotopia from PRX. Please show your support for Adult ISH during our fall fundraiser by making a donation at: https://on.prx.org/Adultish. THANK YOU!2023-12-1441 min
Adult ISHDon't Make a SceneAdult ISH co-hosts Nyge Turner and Dominique “Dom” French have a heart-to-heart with “Inherited” host shaylyn martos about losing your cool in public. Plus, they answer questions from young listeners about handling embarrassing moments.
Adult ISH is produced by YR Media. Be sure to follow all our socials @YRAdultISH!
Our podcast is distributed by Radiotopia from PRX. Please show your support for Adult ISH during our fall fundraiser by making a donation at: https://on.prx.org/Adultish. THANK YOU!2023-12-0731 min
Adult ISHArt of ConversationOn this episode of Adult ISH co-hosts Nyge Turner and Dominique “Dom” French sit down with “Hang Up” podcast host Zakiya Gibbons to figure out ways to create conversations that have that spark!
Adult ISH is produced by YR Media. Be sure to follow all our socials @YRAdultISH!
Our podcast is distributed by Radiotopia from PRX. Please show your support for Adult ISH during our fall fundraiser by making a donation at: https://on.prx.org/Adultish. THANK YOU!2023-11-3028 min
Adult ISHWhat’s a Reunion Without Food?Adult ISH co-hosts Nyge Turner and Dominique “Dom” French are joined by creating Sr. Producer Davey Kim and original co-host Merk Nguyen to reminisce on how far the show has come, what they’re up to now and an epic cooking show down from seasons past.
Adult ISH is produced by YR Media. Be sure to follow all our socials @YRAdultISH!
Our podcast is distributed by Radiotopia from PRX. Please show your support for Adult ISH during our fall fundraiser by making a donation at: https://on.prx.org/Adultish. THANK YOU!2023-11-2324 min
Adult ISHPleasure: The Queer and NowAdult ISH hosts Nyge Turner and Dominique French ask queer & trans certified sex therapist Dr. Damon Constantinides what we can all learn from queer identity and sexuality. Together they explore how queer pleasure suffers from sex-phobia and what it means to queer your own sex life.
Adult ISH is produced by YR Media. Be sure to follow all our socials @YRAdultISH!
Our podcast is distributed by Radiotopia from PRX. Please show your support for Adult ISH during our fall fundraiser by making a donation at: https://on.prx.org/Adultish. THANK YOU!2023-11-1622 min
Adult ISHPreventing More Missing and Murdered Indigenous PeopleAdult ISH hosts Dominique “Dom” French and Nyge Turner connect with Lacee Mouser of the Native Alliance Against Violence to discuss programs and resources aimed to prevent more Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit and Trans people (MMIWG2ST).
Adult ISH is produced by YR Media. Be sure to follow all our socials @YRAdultISH!
Our podcast is distributed by Radiotopia from PRX. Please show your support for Adult ISH during our fall fundraiser by making a donation at: https://on.prx.org/Adultish. THANK YOU!2023-11-0917 min
Adult ISHMyth of Black AthleticismAdult ISH co-hosts Nyge Turner and Dominique “Dom” French sit down with former NCAA athlete Sharon Darlene Washington Barnes to talk about how she and other Black athletes are being dehumanized by the objectification of their bodies and having their abilities dismissed as traits of race.
Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!2023-11-0226 min
Adult ISHSpooky OokeyIf you were being chased by a summer camp ghoul, would you run, hide, or fight? Youth putting the “Y” in YR Media, Nyge Turner and former senior producer Georgia Wright choose their own adventure as Dominique “Dom” French leads them through a spooky ookey tale.2023-10-2633 min
Adult ISHInherited Climate SpecialAdult ISH hosts Nyge Turner and Dominique “Dom” French host the podcast’s first event, with KQED Live. Among the highlights. they explore opening lines of communication and creative solutions with young people for the climate crisis with Lil Milagro Henriquez of Mycelium Youth Network and musician Bryan C. Simmons talks about the inspiration behind his new post-pandemic album “Nature's Harmony Vol. 1.” The episode also features storytellers from our sibling podcast, “Inherited.” Jasmine Hardy and shaylyn martos reveal the environmental impacts their communities endure.
Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be s...2023-10-1947 min
Adult ISHDreams DeferredPlan your work, work your plan, and keep your options, mind, and heart open. Nyge Turner and Dominique "Dom" French talk about lessons learned from journalist L’Oreal Thompson Payton and her book “Stop Waiting for Perfect.”
As BIPOC creators in their 20s, Turner and French aim to create space to be curious in a world where we’re supposed to have everything figured out.
Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!2023-10-1230 min
Snap JudgmentHead Games - Snap ClassicThis week on Snap, two stories about the human mind and how it can play tricks on you. A young man comes to terms with his mother’s profound mental illness. And a father of five and devout Mormon is dragged into a world that upends everything he knows to be true.
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“Tracy: My Ride-or-Die“
When Adult ISH host Nyge Turner turned 17, he became the caretaker for his ride-or-die: Tracy. His mom.
This story was produced by YR Media‘s Adult ISH podcast (Mom ISH episode). Adult ISH is a culture, advi...2023-10-0549 min
Adult ISHAdult ISH Season 10 TrailerAdult ISH is back for an all-new season! For Season 10, co-hosts Nyge Turner and Dominique “Dom” French will take listeners back to the beginning, while exploring sensitive subjects and demystifying taboo topics with genuine curiosity and hope. They delve into the racist myth of Black athletic superiority; Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit (MMIWG2S) people; and how to handle every conversation from chit-chat to #RealTalk; and more.As BIPOC creators in their 20s, Turner and French aim to create space to be curious in a world where we’re supposed to have everything figured out.2023-10-0501 min
Bias AsideWe LOVE Trae YoungSend us a textThis week was our first episode in person! Nyge came down to record with us and we had a blast! We talked about Jaylen Brown and Anthony Davis's huge contracts. Then we got in to Team USA Basketball in the FIBA World Cup. Then discussed if Trae Young was snubbed off the team. We also talked about Klay Thompson taking back his rings flex on Devin Booker. All that and much more!2023-08-111h 05
Snap JudgmentBuds - Snap ClassicWeed brownies, firefighting, and friendship. Amazing stories by friends, about the friend you did not expect.
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Weed Brownies
At school, Alia Volz was a weird kid without a lot of friends. She had a secret... after school, she’d go home and help her mom make and sell weed brownies all over San Francisco. But one day, Alia discovered something about her mom’s business that turned her secret into a burden that was far more painful than she could have imagined.
Thank you, Alia, for sharing your story with Snap...2023-07-1349 minBias AsideNo Bag BronSend us a textOn this week's episode, Nyge takes time to celebrate LeBron and the Lakers getting swept. We also make sure to show Jokic and the Nuggets some love. Then we discuss whether the Celtics can pull off the comeback against the Heat. All that and much more!2023-05-251h 06Bias AsideWelcome to the CLURBSend us a textOn this week's episode JD had a lot to say about the Warriors and Nyge had the equal amount to share about Lakers fans and LeBron. Jeff said farewell to the Sixers and of course we HAD to talk about Ja Morant. All that and much more!2023-05-181h 20
Adult ISHInternet SinkholeThe internet can be such a negative place. Nyge Turner and special intern guest host Quinn Castro ask: Why exactly does being online make us so unhappy, fatigued, and burnt out? YR Media’s Marjerrie Masicat weighs in to unpack our culture of digital depression and social media spiraling. And, journalist Anna Oakes of the Radiotopia podcast Bot Love joins to chat about the surprising ways Artificial Intelligence can intersect with human emotions.
Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!2023-05-1126 minBias AsideSacramento Area!Send us a textThis week, Nyge celebrates the Warrior's win over the Kings. JD complains about where people put Steph on the all time greats list. OBVIOUSLY we talked about Dillon Brooks. We also discuss whether Suns will be able to win game against the Nuggets, and Jeff asks for everyone to put some respect on Jokic's name.2023-05-051h 38
YR Media PodcastCollege Admissions: This Time, It’s PersonalEpisodesSubscribeHoller/Follow It’s that time of year again: college decisions. Every spring, young academics choose which college or university will be the one — if they’ve been accepted by the admissions powers that be… On this week’s episode of Adult ISH, Dom French and Nyge Turner sit down with Emi Nietfeld, author of “Acceptance,” to discuss...2023-05-0400 minAdult ISHCollege Admissions: This Time, It’s PersonalEpisodes
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It's that time of year again: college decisions. Every spring, young academics choose which college or university will be the one — if they’ve been accepted by the admissions powers that be... On this week’s episode of Adult ISH, Dom French and Nyge Turner sit down with Emi Nietfeld, author of "Acceptance," to discuss the tumultuous process of mining personal trauma for college application essays, and navigating hope for acceptance. Together, they ask: where should young folks draw the line to protect their wellbeing, future and academic prospects?
Adult ISH is prod...2023-05-0400 min
Adult ISHAcceptanceIt's that time of year again: college decisions. Every spring, young academics choose which college or university will be the one — if they’ve been accepted by the admissions powers that be… On this week’s episode of Adult ISH, hosts Dom French and Nyge Turner sit down with Emi Nietfeld, author of “Acceptance,” to discuss the tumultuous process of mining personal trauma for college application essays, and navigating hope for acceptance. Together, they ask: where should young folks draw the line to protect their wellbeing, future, and academic prospects?
Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought...2023-05-0426 min
Adult ISHWeed Just Like to TalkCo-hosts Nyge Turner and Dominique “Dom” French are finally talking weed! Racist drug arrests, weed’s effects on the growing brain, and the budding cannabusiness industry are all on the table in the Adult ISH Season 9 premiere! Guests include Mikelina Belaineh of the Last Prisoner Project, scientist Tyler Lesh, and entrepreneur-activist Amber Senter of Supernova Women.
Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!2023-04-2734 min
Adult ISHSeason 9 TrailerAdult ISH is back for an all-new season. Co-hosts Nyge Turner and Dominique “Dom” French explore taboo subjects in an effort to lift stigmas and process the hard stuff together. As BIPOC creators in their 20s, Turner and French aim to create space to be curious in a world where we’re supposed to have everything figured out.This season, the dynamic duo dives into stories of pot, self-love, drag, and grudges. Turner and French bring on youth co-hosts, authors, and up-and-coming stars in Adult ISH’s most boundary-pushing season yet.Adult ISH is produced by YR Me...2023-04-2001 min
Adult ISHAbortion: An Everyday StoryAdult ISH hosts Nyge Turner and Dominique French take us on a journey through various abortion experiences, via submissions from listeners, in their own words. You’ll hear some stories read by people themselves, and others read by fellow YR Media colleagues volunteering their time and voices. Join us as we bring these stories of an incredibly common medical procedure to light.
If you or someone you know needs support, there are resources available. You can call the National Abortion Hotline for information, referrals and more at 1-800-772-9100. Also, check out our website for more re...2022-12-1530 min
Adult ISHThe Great UnknownAdult ISH hosts Nyge Turner and Dominique French explore the pros and cons of traveling for adventure, swap memorable travel stories, and address the elephant in the room: is it ethical to travel with Covid still around? For help, they turn to travel agent (and Nyge’s pal) Ahnesti Robinson, and senior producer (and former world traveler) Georgia Wright.
Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia.
Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is here! Donate today to support Adult ISH and help us reach our goal of 1,000 supporters. Thank you! ht...2022-12-0838 min
Adult ISHBlack Enough, Part IAdult ISH co-hosts Nyge Turner and Dominique French sit down with Leila Day and Hana Baba, hosts of the podcast “The Stoop” to unpack the question: Does any Black person ever feel like they are “Black enough?”
Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia.
Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is here! Donate today to support Adult ISH and help us reach our goal of 1,000 supporters. Thank you! https://on.prx.org/3tdzEi12022-11-2429 min
Adult ISHInterracial RelationshipsAdult ISH co-hosts Nyge Turner and Dominique French sit down to discuss the often avoided topic of interracial relationships. With the help of fellow YR Media producer Shaylyn Martos, they delve into partnerships past and present to uncover hard truths and unlikely experiences.
Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!2022-11-1031 min
Adult ISHBehind The ‘FitsAdult ISH co-hosts Nyge Turner and Dominique French discover why fashion draws some in and pushes others out. Featuring conversations with podcaster Avery Trufelman, host of “Articles of Interest”, and fashion blogger Justina Sharp.
Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!2022-11-0337 min
Adult ISHSpooktacularThis Halloween, Adult ISH host Dominique French celebrates her favorite way. By giving her friends a little fright! Follow along as Dom leads co-host Nyge Turner and producer Georgia Wright through a spooky Choose Your Own Adventure. Will they make it out in one piece or become their very own ghost story? Tune in to find out!
Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!2022-10-2729 min
Adult ISHThe Pursuit of PassionsAdult ISH Hosts Dominique French and Nyge Turner dive into their feelings about following dreams and pursuing passions. They sit down with musician Bryan C. Simmons, who plays keys for Grammy Award-winning artist Fantastic Negrito, to talk about how he got into music and made his dreams a reality.
Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!2022-10-2022 min
Adult ISHCheater CheaterSeason 8 of Adult ISH kicks off with hosts Nyge Turner and Dominique French exploring the scandalous world of cheating. From tests to romance, the pair dig into what it means to skirt the rules, break hearts, and carry guilt for years.
Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!2022-10-1324 min
Adult ISHSeason 8 TrailerA new season of Adult ISH is out soon with a new hosting line-up! Dominique “Dom” French joins Nyge Turner as co-host. New episodes start on October 13, 2022. This season will feature stories of cheating, love, reproductive rights, and new experiences. Turner and French tackle the ups and downs of their own lives while roping in their peers and notable guests for candid conversations on taboo subjects, lively storytelling, and unfiltered advice. Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!2022-10-0602 min
Adult ISHJuneteenthIt’s summer, and the Juneteenth federal holiday is right around the corner. In this episode, Adult ISH host Nyge Turner is in conversation with “Grief Is Love” author Marisa Renee Lee and “The Stacks” podcast host Traci Thomas about how far we’ve come and how far we have to go as the country celebrates Juneteenth.
Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!2022-06-1634 min
RightnowishOn Friendships and Basketball Shorts: Adult ISH x RightnowishFriendships can be hard for anyone.As an adult you need to navigate staying in contact with old friends, getting past the awkward early stage of new friends, and deciding if certain friendships are healthy or unhealthy. This doesn't even touch on time constraints, and the difficulty of hangs since the beginning of the pandemic.But maybe we make friendships harder than they have to be?This week on Rightnowish, we're making new friends! This is a special crossover episode with YR Media's Adult ISH podcast.After spending a day riding...2022-06-0325 min
Adult ISHThe ISH of Life: Adult ISH x RightnowishIn this special crossover episode of Adult ISH, the team is joining forces with KQED’s “Rightnowish” podcast. Together, we’re figuring out our collective ISH.
Pendarvis Harshaw is the host of “Rightnowish,” an arts and culture columnist at KQED in Northern California, and a YR alum. He’s also the author of “OG Told Me,” a memoir about his experiences growing up in Oakland and learning from community elders.
Before this episode, host Nyge Turner and Pendarvis had only met once. They never got a chance to truly connect. But it turns out the two have a lot in co...2022-06-0221 min
Adult ISHThe Very First TimeLife is full of firsts! Your first love, first kiss, first job, first apartment. These are things people love to talk to you about when you are young. Though first times are easy to romanticize in hindsight, living them can feel pretty scary. In this episode, host Nyge Turner talks to YR columnist Erianna Jiles about real-time lessons she’s learned starting a career. Plus, the Adult ISH team shares some of their own firsts with you.
Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to follow all our...2022-05-1933 min
Adult ISHStarting OverSometimes, starting over isn’t as easy as it sounds. In this episode of Adult ISH, we’re hearing stories from people impacted by mass incarceration who speak to the process of beginning anew. First, host Nyge Turner interviews Earlonne Woods, host of the podcast “Ear Hustle.” They dissect Woods’ experience building a new life after years in San Quentin State Prison. Then, producer Dominique French talks a student from the Underground Scholars initiative at UC Berkeley, a program creating a prison-to-school pipeline.
Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia...2022-05-1230 min
Adult ISHDJ, Play It BackIt’s no secret that Adult ISH host Nyge Turner is way into music. In this episode, we explore the songs and artists that shifted his worldview – what he used to jam to, what he listens to now.
Plus, a conversation with music producer Oliver Rodriguez, aka Kuya Beats, whose work as a member of the nationally-known Bay Area hip-hop group the HBK Gang was part of Nyge’s soundtrack growing up.
Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!2022-05-0524 min
Adult ISHHigh School HierarchyAdult ISH Season 7 kicks off with host Nyge Turner and the pod squad revisiting cringeworthy high school stereotypes, including their own former roles in the social pecking order.
Plus, Nyge talks to Monica Clark, Ph.D. (of YR Media!) who taught a college class on youth subcultures at Temple University. Together, Nyge and Monica ask: are cliques good, evil, or somewhere in between?
Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!2022-04-1429 min
Adult ISHDear Adult ISH: The Love ProblemIn this episode, host Nyge Turner finds common ground with a listener lamenting the confusion of romance, and gets into the question of where good chemistry comes from. First, Nyge turns to author and YR Media alum Rachel Krantz to expand our definition of what love can look like. Krantz’ upcoming memoir is called “Open.” Then, Nyge taps some friends for a peer storytelling roundtable, where we learn from others’ dating mistakes.
Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!2021-12-0931 min
Adult ISHDear Adult ISH: Seeking Boozeless BestiesWhat would YOUR social life be like without alcohol? This week’s letter writer grapples with the reality of that question. Adult ISH host Nyge Turner is joined by alcohol-free bar owner Chris Marshall and sober podcaster Cynthia Wright, with bonus insight from YA author Mary H.K. Choi. All in an effort to better understand what it’s like to be young, sober and struggling.
Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!2021-11-1827 min
Adult ISHDear Adult ISH: My City’s Held HostageHost Nyge Turner kicks off Season 6 by taking a stand against Big Oil – and ISH gets real personal.
Nyge investigates the massive oil refinery in his backyard, uncovering the problems that it’s caused. Through conversations with his dad, YR’s in-house climate reporter, and a fired-up environmental activist, Nyge seeks the answer to one big question – How do we fight back?
Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!2021-11-0429 min
Adult ISHSeason 6 TrailerGrowing up ain’t gettin’ any easier. The good news? On Nov. 4th, Adult ISH is back in business – and we’ve gotcha covered with advice from the dopest pros, personalities and peers. Plus, we’ve adopted a brand spankin’ new listener-centric advice format to help young folks (like host Nyge Turner and the squad) navigate life with a little more humor, thought, and grace. Tune in!Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!2021-10-2802 min
Bite Your Tongue: The PodcastSeason I: Episode 12 ADULT-ISH: What it Means to Be a Young AdultSend us a textEPISODE NOTESJoining us today are Nyge Turner and Merk Nguyen, the hosts of the wildly popular podcast - Adult ISH. Produced by YR Media and Radiotopia from PRX, these two young adults have become prominent voices of their generation. This episode they discuss everything from mental health and work ethic to social media and their relationships with their parents. They also bring a bit of diversity to BITE YOUR TONGUE. Nyge is an African American and I found through some research that...2021-09-1255 min
Adult ISHChanging Up Our ISH (ft. Breaking News from Our Team)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 ret...2021-08-1221 min
Adult ISHHiding ISH In Plain Sight (ft. Writer Ashley C. Ford)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-win...2021-06-0334 min
Adult ISHMental Meds & ISH (ft. Actress Mara Wilson)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 @yrAd2021-05-1340 min
Adult ISHOwning Up To ISH (ft. Alpha Mentality + Accountability)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!2021-04-0834 min
Adult ISHAdult ISH S5 Trailer (ft. Mistakes + Mental Health)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.2021-04-0103 min
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Adult ISHWhat ISH My Name? (ft. Maiden Names + Dyslexia)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 connected2020-12-1736 min
Adult ISHOld ISH (ft. Ageism, Actress Ana Golja + CBC’s Tai Asks Why)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 fram...2020-12-1043 min
Adult ISHMeet Team Adult ISH! (ft. Shrek and First Impressions)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!2020-12-0339 min
Adult ISHBoundaries ISH (ft. Tim Chnatarangsu fka Timothy DeLaGhetto & Adult Sibling Relationships)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...2020-11-1939 min
Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and familyAvengers vs. Star WarsThis week, two of the biggest movie franchises EVER go head-to-head in a blockbuster-worthy battle. It’s Avengers vs. Star Wars! Which team will win? The Marvel-ously superhuman Avengers saga? Or the space story from long ago, in a galaxy far, far away… Star Wars? Merk Nguyen and Nyge Turner, co-hosts of the podcast “Adult ISH” from Radiotopia and YR Media, take sides in this intense debate battle. Who do you think won? Cast your vote at smashboom.org!Today’s episode is sponsored by Bamboo Learning and Purple, makers of the Purple pillow and...2020-11-1241 min
Adult ISHFake ISH (ft. Imposter Syndrome and Jay-Z Deepfakes)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.2020-11-1245 min
Adult ISHAdult ISH Vibe Check: Post 2020 Election Day (ft. Marcus Scribner)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!2020-11-0525 min
Adult ISHWoke ISH (ft. MTV News’ Dometi Pongo + Young Americans)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 Radio...2020-10-2943 min
Adult ISHSilver Linings ISH (ft. Tank and The Bangas + Pleasure Activist Adrienne Maree Brown)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!2020-10-2243 min
Adult ISHMeta ISH (ft. Call Your Girlfriend + Adult ISH Deep Cuts)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. 2020-10-0846 min
Adult ISHS4 Trailer ft. Tim Chantarangsu & Gynecomastia20-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.2020-10-0103 min
Adult ISHFuture ISH Female (ft. Activist Haben Girma + HBO's "Betty")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.2020-06-0431 min
Adult ISHRobots Taking Over This ISH (ft. The Atlantic's Alexis Madrigal & Sexy Robots)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.2020-04-3040 min
Snap JudgmentUp in SmokeFirefighting runs through Nyge’s bloodline. But he had no idea what it would cost to pursue this family dream.
This story was produced by YR Media's Adult ISH podcast. Adult ISH is a culture, advice, and storytelling show about #adulting, that is produced entirely by folks who are "almost adults". It’s distributed by PRX’s Radiotopia. Listen to more episodes of Adult ISH and subscribe!
Produced by Nyge Turner and Davey Kim, sound design by Clay Xavier, Marcel Angelo, and Davey Kim2020-04-2117 min
Snap JudgmentBuds - full episodeWeed brownies, firefighting, and friendship. It’s a 4/20 Snap Special! Amazing stories by friends, about the friend you did not expect.
STORIES
Weed Brownies
At school, Alia Volz was a weird kid without a lot of friends. She had a secret... after school, she’d go home and help her mom make and sell weed brownies all over San Francisco. But one day, Alia discovered something about her mom’s business that turned her secret into a burden that was far more painful than she could have imagined.
Thank you, Alia, for sharing your story with Snap!
Produced by Shaina Shealy...2020-04-2137 min
Adult ISHIt’s Not You, It’s My ISH (ft. Dream Job and BFF Breakups)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 @yrAdultISH2020-04-1647 min
Adult ISHS3 Trailer ft. Jason Genao (On My Block) & Jambalaya Farts!?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.com2020-04-0904 min
Radiotopia PlusFirst MemoriesThis month, we’re leaning into the reflective nature of the fall, and we’ve asked the Radiotopia producers to tell us about their very first memories.
In this episode, you’ll hear: Ian Chillag of Everything is Alive; Nikki Silva of The Kitchen Sisters Present; Joe Richman of Radio Diaries; Helen Zaltzman of The Allusionist; Benjamen Walker of Benjamen Walker’s Theory of Everything; Phoebe Judge and Lauren Spohrer of Criminal and This is Love; Roman Mars of 99% Invisible and What Trump Can Teach Us About Con Law; Davia Nelson of The Kitchen Sisters Present; Merk Nguyen a...2019-10-2307 min
Snap JudgmentMy First Slave Plantation Tour - Adult ISHBack in 2013, when Adult ISH host Nyge Turner was in his late teens, his dad surprised him by taking him on his first slave plantation tour. To make matters worse, apart from the bus driver and a single employee on the plantation, there was not a single black person in sight.
This story was produced by YR Media's Adult ISH podcast. Adult ISH is a culture, advice, and storytelling show about #adulting, that is produced entirely by folks who are "almost adults". It’s distributed by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to subscribe and listen here!
Produced by: Nyge Turner and...2019-10-0112 min
Snap JudgmentMisguided - full episodeA dad surprises his son by taking him on his first slave plantation tour. And a girl realizes the computer version of herself, acts more like her than she does.
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"My First Slave Plantation Tour"
Back in 2013, when Adult ISH host Nyge Turner was in his late teens, his dad surprised him by taking him on his first slave plantation tour. To make matters worse, apart from the bus driver and a single employee on the plantation, there was not a single black person in sight.
This story was produced by YR Media's Adult ISH podcast. Adult ISH is...2019-09-3027 minRadiotopia PlusLearn/DoIn honor of back-to-school season, we asked the Radiotopia producers: what’s one thing you’ve always wanted to learn or do, but haven’t done yet?
In this episode, you’ll hear: Davia Nelson and Nikki Silva of The Kitchen Sisters Present; Roman Mars of 99% Invisible and What Trump Can Teach Us About Con Law; Neil Katcher and Dave Nadelberg of The Mortified Podcast; Merk Nguyen and Nyge Turner of Adult ISH; Jonathan Mitchell of The Truth; Joe Richman of Radio Diaries; Helen Zaltzman of The Allusionist; Ian Chillag of Everything is Alive; Nate DiMeo of The Memo...2019-09-3005 min
Adult ISHRoots ISH (ft. Slave Plantation Tours & "Communist" Buzzcuts)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.2019-09-2629 min
Snap JudgmentTracy: My Ride-or-DieWhen Adult ISH host Nyge Turner turned 17, he became the caretaker for his ride-or-die: Tracy. His mom.
This story was produced by YR Media's Adult ISH podcast (Mom ISH episode). Adult ISH is a culture, advice, and storytelling show about #adulting, that is produced entirely by folks who are "almost adults." It’s distributed by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to subscribe and listen here!
Sound Designer: DJ Clay Xavier2019-09-0312 min
Snap JudgmentHead GamesThe human mind can play tricks on you... A father of five and devout Mormon is dragged into a world that upends everything he knows to be true. And a young man comes to terms with his mother’s profound mental illness.
STORIES
"Tracy: My Ride-or-Die"
When Adult ISH host Nyge Turner turned 17, he became the caretaker for his ride-or-die: Tracy. His mom.
This story was produced by YR Media's Adult ISH podcast (Mom ISH episode). Adult ISH is a culture, advice, and storytelling show about #adulting, that is produced entirely by folks...2019-08-2949 minRadiotopia PlusChildhood Dream JobsThis month, we’re welcoming our brand-new show Adult ISH to the network by diving into the Radiotopia producers’ childhood dream jobs — everything from a firefighter to a singer to a line cook.
In this episode, you’ll hear: Merk Nguyen, Nyge Turner, Hrishikesh Hirway, Helen Zaltzman, Benjamen Walker, Jen Poyant, Manoush Zomorodi, Ian Chillag, Jonathan Mitchell, Phoebe Judge, Nate DiMeo, Dave Nadelberg and Davia Nelson.
Go take a listen to Adult ISH, and then head over to the Radiotopia Citizens Facebook Group to tell us what you think of the show!
And finally...2019-08-2208 min
Adult ISHAdult ISH Trailer ft. Shan Boodram and...Male Birth Control!?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.com2019-07-3003 min