25 episodios
Hot Taking It: A Faking It Rewatch Podcast Hot Taking It
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On Hot Taking It, hosts Alix and Laney rewatch our favorite TV show (and the world's best), Faking It (2014-2016). Faking It is the story of two teens, Karma and Amy, who fake a gay relationship for attention but soon catch feelings FOR REAL. MTV didn't promote it enough so now we have to. Let us be your guides into the magical world of Hester High, full of machinations, political protests, evil corporations, gays, kale juice, and great hair.
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S1E1: "Pilot"
Welcome to Hot Taking It, where Alix and Laney relive the greatest slow burn fake dating teen lesbian sitcom that was ever canceled too early after three seasons. On this episode, we discuss the Faking It pilot, including one of the most iconic television kisses ever aired.
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S1E2: "Homecoming Out"
In episode 2 of Hot Taking It, Alix and Laney take on "Homecoming Out." Amy and Karma deal with the social implications of their fake relationship. Alix and Laney approve of almost everyone's life choices. Liam sucks.
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S1E3: "We Shall Overcompensate"
We dive deeper into the delicious world of Hester High: sexy protests, hunger strikes, and the evil Skwerkle corporation. Karma takes a risk, Amy makes some important discoveries about herself, and Alix and Laney find someone they hate more than Liam.
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S1E4: "Know Thy Selfie"
Karma and Amy don't talk for an entire episode, which is ten thousand years in lesbian time. Laney and Alix consider getting adopted by Karma's parents. Something with a selfie happens at some point, or something. And Liam, a high school sophomore, may or may not be sleeping with a high-powered Google executive. (He is not.)
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S1E5: "Remember the Croquembouche"
This episode has it all: Amy's complex relationship to femininity, Karma showing genuine emotional intelligence, and multiple scenes with people screaming the word "croquembouche." Also, Karma and Amy confess their love for each other. Okay, they don't, but it felt like it. We got pretty emotional.
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S1E6: "Three to Tango"
HELL YEAH, IT'S THIS ONE. For this trio-themed ep, our duo of hosts are joined by a third party... Amy and Karma's tender love. Let Alix and Laney take your hand and lead you through this madcap romp of fanfiction tropes, dance competitions, and threesome choreography. Plus multiple gay kisses. We know: whoa.