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

Most Recent Episodes

How Do You Tell a Bad Employee / Friend You Won't Be a Reference for Them? (*Butt puckers)...

Black with more Bell House BK love, Jordan and Michelle are joined by comedian / writer / actor / Texan / certified Aquarius, Devon Walker. Hold your merit badges as Jordan shares a wonder years moment from his days as a Boy Scout, Michelle highlights advantages of growing out of the nightlife (da club) and into refined adult socializing (day drinking), and as a recent New York transplant, Devon shares his take on The Big Apple and why NYC cops are different. This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike #Noscabbing! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How Do You Tell a Bad Employee / Friend You Won't Be a Reference for Them? (*Butt puckers)...

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How Many Pairs of Shoes Should One Own? (All of Them!!!) feat. Hari Kondabolu

Michelle + Jordan parlay with comedian, writer, friend, and the unofficial Burrow President of Queens, Hari Kondabolu. Jordan reveals the agony of a "Jordan's Choice" moment while on vacation, Michelle emphasizes the importance of having your partner's back while both home and abroad, and Hari shares recent revelations of being a new parent—"cool dad" is a supporting role. This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike. #Noscabbing! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How Many Pairs of Shoes Should One Own? (All of Them!!!) feat. Hari Kondabolu

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I Have Feelings For My Friend, Should I Stop Casually Seeing Them? feat. Scott Aukerman

Podcast royalty, aka Comedy! Bang! Bang!'s Scott Aukerman, joins Jordan and Michelle in front of the Bell House crowd. Michelle recounts a thoughtful birthday gift that backfired, Jordan itemizes the damage to his home (and ego!) after a playdate, and Scott reenacts his audition for a job at 1980's Disneyland. This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike. #Noscabbing! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I Have Feelings For My Friend, Should I Stop Casually Seeing Them? feat. Scott Aukerman

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How Do I Tell My Mother-In-Law Roommate She's Too Messy? feat. Sam Jay

Live at the Bell House BK (Where else?!), Michelle + Jordan catch all the way up with Emmy-nominated writer, comedian, producer, dear friend, and neighbor to somebody, Sam Jay. Jordan establishes the protocol for handling his kid's bath-time emergency (number one), Sam schools Michelle and Jordan with her masterful costume party skills, and Michelle sends an impromptu love note to NYC. This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike. #Noscabbing! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wondery Presents: The Big Flop

Every big moment starts with a big dream. But what happens when that big dream turns out to be an even bigger failure? Each week on Wondery's new podcast The Big Flop, host Misha Brown is joined by different comedians to chronicle some of the biggest failures and blunders in pop culture history. Each episode will have you thinking to yourself, why in the world did this get made?! This is just a preview of The Big Flop. You can listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts, or at: See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do I Have to Reveal I Have a Kid on a First Date? (N'Yes!!) feat. Chloé Hilliard

This time around Jordan and Michelle welcome comedian / Black Lady Sketch Show producer / author / friend / emergency contact, Chloé Hilliard to the pod. Jordan stokes controversy for being able to pick a favorite Prince song (gasp!), Michelle shares her beginner's guide to furniture as an investment (You betta get in on that futon flip!), and Chloé shares BTS moments from her lengthy, inspiring career. This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike. #Noscabbing! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do I Have to Reveal I Have a Kid on a First Date? (N'Yes!!) feat. Chloé Hilliard

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How Do I Keep Up With the Constant Texting!? (Hint: Don't!) feat. Mike Yard

Michelle and Jordan catch up at the Bell House stage with comedian / writer / friend Mike Yard. Jordan flawlessly impersonates his therapist while also sharing helpful tips, Mike transports the audience from St. Croix to East NY, and Michelle takes a minute when an audience question nearly breaks her. This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike. #Noscabbing! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How Do I Keep Up With the Constant Texting!? (Hint: Don't!) feat. Mike Yard

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How Do We Get It In...with No Babysitter??? feat. Sunita Mani

Back at the Bell House, Jordan and Michelle welcome actor / dancer / comedian, Sunita Mani! Jordan shares the one thought that saved him during a wild flight, Michelle details the finest moments of a well-earned baecation with husband, and Sunita relives the time she came out to her husband as a viral rap video dancer. #LoveWins This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike. #Noscabbing! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Did You Miss Us?? feat. Donwill

Adulting is all the way black from summer vacay, now with new episodes dropping Every. Single. Week!!! [AIRHORN!] On today's episode, Michelle and Jordan welcome one of their own: Adulting theme song composer, live show DJ, friend, emergency contact and brother, Donwill! Michelle recounts a day in the life as an NYC minivan driver, Donwill recalls a hilarious story from his former life as a substitute teacher, and Jordan gives up his secret for how he manages bedtime stories with his kids (edibles)—everyone wins! This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike. #Noscabbing! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do I Have To Pretend To Care About My Friends' Kids? feat. Peppermint

LIVE and THRIVING at the Bell House, Jordan and Michelle welcome activist / Broadway star / Drag Race alum, PEPPERMINT!!! Michelle gives a lesson on air travel etiquette (rule #1: leave your sad pillow at home), Peppermint draws the line between dating and BS, aka the Brandy vs. Monica of it all, and Jordan gets inspired to celebrate his own body, for once, earning air horns in return. All these things and more, y'all! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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