Adult ISH

Latest Episodes:

Weed Just Like to Talk Apr 27, 2023

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Co-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!

Season 9 Trailer Apr 20, 2023

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Adult 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 Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to follow all our socials @YRAdultISH!

Abortion: An Everyday Story Dec 15, 2022

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Adult 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 reproductive health resources. If you are having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

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/3tdzEi1

The Great Unknown Dec 08, 2022

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Adult 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! https://on.prx.org/3tdzEi1

Black Enough, Part II Dec 01, 2022

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This is the second installment of the conversation with Leila Day and Hana Baba, hosts of the podcast “The Stoop” that explores Blackness, race, and identity in America. Together with Dom and Nyge, they continue to dig into the question: Does any Black person ever feel like they are “Black enough” at any point in time?
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/3tdzEi1

Black Enough, Part I Nov 24, 2022

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Adult 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/3tdzEi1

Diet Delusion Nov 17, 2022

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Adult ISH host Dominique French sits down with Aubrey Gordon, author of “What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Fat” and host of the “Maintenance Phase” podcast. Together they bust myths and get real about fatness in advance of Aubrey’s upcoming book, “You Just Need to Lose Weight.”
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/3tdzEi1

Interracial Relationships Nov 10, 2022

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Adult 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!

Snooze: Help Me Care For My Father Nov 07, 2022

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While you wait for more Adult ISH, we’re gifting you a special treat – an episode of the podcast Snooze, from our friends at LAist Studios.

When her father has a medical emergency, host Megan Tan takes a last minute trip to Ohio. This leads her on a journey of self-discovery to learn what she's been snoozing on herself.

Support for Snooze is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

Tune in Thursday, Nov. 10th for the next episode of Adult ISH, from YR Media and Radiotopia.

Behind The ‘Fits Nov 03, 2022

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Adult 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!